{"id":6739,"date":"2026-07-07T07:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/?p=6739"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:54:42","slug":"sharing-ideas-celebrating-success-curtin-at-the-2026-australasian-pass-and-peer-learning-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/library\/sharing-ideas-celebrating-success-curtin-at-the-2026-australasian-pass-and-peer-learning-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharing Ideas, Celebrating Success: Curtin at the 2026 Australasian PASS and Peer Learning Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On 25\u201326 June 2026, Curtin University was proudly represented at the Australasian PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) and Peer Learning Conference by Peer Learning Coordinator Tracy Piper and Senior Peer Learning Facilitator Raafat El-Mongi (Raf).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference brought together PASS and peer learning practitioners, leaders and researchers from across Australasia to share innovative practice, explore emerging trends, recognise challenges in the sector, and celebrate the impact of peer-led learning in higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A highlight of the conference was the recognition of Raafat El-Mongi, who received the 2025 Outstanding New PASS Leader Award alongside two other peer leaders from across the region. The award recognises exceptional leadership, commitment and contribution to the PASS community, reflecting the positive impact Raf has made through his work supporting fellow students and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Raf receiving the 2025 Outstanding New PASS Leader Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Raf humbly reflected on his award, thanking his teammates for their part in shaping his facilitation and leadership style:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, the facilitator I\u2019ve become is so strongly influenced by Tracy and by everyone around me \u2013 all the other facilitators. I\u2019m so grateful for our strong connection and for the chance to learn from and support one another in areas where we\u2019re struggling. I strongly believe this award is not just a recognition of me, but a recognition of all of us. I\u2019m really glad to have been able to bring it home and represent Curtin University and our UniPASS program as a whole. This award is truly on behalf of everyone.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracy and Raf also co-presented two conference sessions showcasing Curtin\u2019s approach to peer learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • From Peers to Practice: Using PASS to Develop Culturally Responsive University Graduates<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    • From Performance Review to Developmental Dialogue: Rethinking Observation and Feedback in Peer Learning<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Their presentations highlighted innovative practices that support student development, cultural responsiveness and reflective learning. Both sessions generated engaging discussion among delegates and provided an opportunity to share Curtin\u2019s experiences with colleagues from across the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The conference was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen professional networks and learn from the diverse experiences of peer learning programs throughout Australasia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Reflecting on the conference, Raf highlighted the opportunity to connect with peers from across the region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cIt was a really rewarding experience. It was great meeting people from so many different places \u2013 Cairns, New South Wales, Queensland and Vietnam, to name a few. It was wonderful to connect and realise that, although we all come from different backgrounds, we share the same vision for PASS. We all want to support our attendees and continue developing ourselves so we can be the best facilitators we can be.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Congratulations to Raf and Tracy on representing Curtin University so proudly and on Raf’s well-deserved recognition. Their contributions continue to strengthen the UniPASS program and demonstrate Curtin’s leadership in peer learning across the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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