Imagine a vast canopy of stars as the night sky unfolds, sweeping arid plains, and dawns humming with native birds. Your dream of a well-deserved escape from the city is possible with the John Curtin Weekend (JCW)!
The program offers students the chance to volunteer in Western Australia’s beautiful regional and remote areas, alongside amazing people and unique events. Between 12 September and 12 October, you will have the chance of travelling to locations such as Dardanup, Cervantes, Avon Valley and many more, with experiences ranging from overnight stays to two-day stays!
Not only will you find yourself in Western Australia’s backyard and make a bunch of friends, but you’ll learn valuable tangible skills and have experiences that a classroom can’t provide.
Week 1 (12-14 September)
Possible destinations: Gingin Observatory, Avon Valley, Chittering
Week 2 (19-21 September)
Possible destinations: Koorda Agricultural Show
Week 3 (26-29 September)
Possible destinations: Cervantes Art Festival, Plein Air Down Under Outdoor Painting Festival Mandurah
Week 4 (3-5 October)
Possible destinations: MACA Cancer 200 Mandurah, Cunderdin Museum, Nungarin Harvest Festival
Week 5 (10-12 October)
Possible destinations: Dardanup Bull & Barrel Festival, Toodyay Agricultural Show and Waroona Agricultural Show.
Free trips are available
Thanks to the generosity of the Faculty of Business & Law, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Science & Engineering, students can participate in a JCW opportunity for FREE this year! To reduce barriers to participation and increase equity, each Faculty will sponsor students to participate in their JCW regional trip in 2025. But hurry there are only limited spots available! T&Cs apply*.
Slots for John Curtin Weekend programs are limited, so sign up now!
Take a glimpse of JCW
Around an hour and 30 minutes is the town of Northam, where a few students took on an unforgettable experience to volunteer at the Northam Agricultural Show.
*Please note that students need to cover the initial $75.00 cost of the regional trip. Once a student has secured a sponsored position, the full amount will be reimbursed to them after they have attended the trip. If you are unable to attend the trip, refunds will only be provided if there are extenuating circumstances and will be processed 1-2 weeks after attending the trip. For more information, contact cv@curtin.edu.au
