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As part of the Because They Dare Annual Appeal<\/a><\/em>, Curtin alumni, students, staff and other members of the Curtin community across the globe, will join forces to clean up our parks and waterways, plant trees, recycle and reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for ways to get more involved with your community, give back and meet new people, check out the different volunteer events below. We have activities in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Malaysia, Mauritius, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore. We can\u2019t wait to see our Curtin community in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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\"One<\/div>

One Curtin Sustainability Challenge: Tackling Food<\/h3><\/div>

Explore innovative solutions for tackling food waste, developing practical project ideas in a group setting.<\/p>

Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
\nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm
\nLocation: Curtin Dubai – Blocks 10 – 12 4th floor – Al Rowaiyah First – Academic City – Dubai – United Arab Emirates<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Sustainable<\/div>

Sustainable Art Workshop<\/h3><\/div>

Create artworks using recycled and upcycled materials, and learn about sustainability, waste reduction and the circular economy. <\/p>

Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
\nTime: 9:00am – 11:00am
\nLocation: Curtin Singapore, 10 Science Park Road Level 3 Unit 03-08 The Alpha Science Park II Singapore 117684
\nEnquiries: careers@curtin.edu.sg<\/p><\/div>

  • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
    \"Curtin<\/div>

    Curtin Alumni Malaysia Nature Service Day<\/h3><\/div>

    Reconnect with nature and enjoy guided forest bathing, tree planting, and a sustainability awareness session.<\/p>

    Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
    \nTime: 8:00am – 1:00pm
    \nLocation: National Botanic Gardens Shah Alam, MAIN ENTRANCE Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, Taman Botani Negara, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
    \nEnquiries: eva@planters.life<\/p><\/div>

    • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
      \"Curtin<\/div>

      Curtin Colombo Urban Green Initiative<\/h3><\/div>

      Learn about sustainable practices and ecological responsibility while planting new trees at Viharamahadevi Park.<\/p>

      Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
      \nTime: 8:00am – 4:00pm
      \nLocation: Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre Entrance, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo 07
      \nEnquiries: deelaka.w@curtincolombo.lk<\/p><\/div>

      • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
        \"Bio-diversity<\/div>

        Bio-diversity on Campus<\/h3><\/div>

        Support bio-diversity planning on Bentley Campus by mapping and recording your observations on a guided walking tour of campus. <\/p>

        Date: Friday 24 July 2026
        \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm
        \nLocation: Curtin University, The Dome, Kent Street, Bentley
        \nEnquiries: alumni@curtin.edu.au<\/p><\/div>

        • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
          \"Albion<\/div>

          Albion Beach Clean-Up Campaign<\/h3><\/div>

          Help clean up beautiful Albion Beach with your Curtin community!<\/p>

          Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
          \nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm
          \nLocation: Albion Beach, Mauritius<\/p>

          Enquiries: alumni@curtinmauritius.ac.mu <\/p><\/div>

          • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
            \"Tree<\/div>

            Tree Planting Day and Community Celebration<\/h3><\/div>

            Come together with members of the local community to participate in tree planting.<\/p>

            Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
            \nTime: 8:00am – 1:00pm
            \nLocation: Bushland Reserve Wittenoom Street Boulder
            \nEnquiries: alumni@curtin.edu.au<\/p><\/div>

            • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
              \"Dreams<\/div>

              Dreams in bloom: SK Tudan Resource Centre reimagin<\/h3><\/div>

              Come together to transform the resource centre at SK Tudan into a vibrant space for literacy, creativity, and learning.<\/p>

              Date: Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August 2026
              \nTime: 9:00am – 12:00pm
              \nLocation: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tudan, Miri
              \nEnquiries: career_alumni@curtin.edu.my <\/p><\/div>

              • Register now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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