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Ask any international student who’s been at Curtin for a while, and they’ll tell you the same thing: Café Connect is where everything starts. It’s where you meet your first friends, learn the things no one tells you about studying in Australia, and discover the support services that make uni life feel a little easier.
Café Connect runs every Tuesday during Semester One and offers FREE snacks, drinks and a 10-minute talk on topics that matter when you’re far from home. From visa essentials and financial safety to careers, wellbeing and getting the most out of your life in Perth. But what keeps students coming back is the atmosphere: relaxed, friendly and filled with people who understand what it’s like to start fresh in a new country.
After each talk, students stay to chat, play games and join in activities that help you build community without any pressure. Whether you arrived in Perth last week or last year, Café Connect is a simple way to meet people and feel grounded in the Curtin experience.
Semester 1, 2026 sessions:
- 3 February: Welcome to Perth
- 10 February: Orientation (no Café Connect session)
- 17 February: Navigating International Student Life — Visa Compliance, Financial Safety and Understanding Foreign Interference
- 24 February: Careers and Employability — Earn While You Learn, Curtin Careers, StudyPerth’s Career Connect and the Curtin Tax Clinic
- 3 March: Student Guild
- 10 March: Safer Community
- 17 March: Wellness Hour — Counselling, Well-being, Multifaith, Accessibility and Health Services
- 24 March: Social Impact Hub — CV!, CHAtS, Leadership, Curtin Extra
- 31 March: Essential Tips for Students on Holiday Safety
- 7 April & 14 April: Tuition Free Week (no Café Connect sessions)
- 21 April: Physical Wellness — Curtin Stadium, Nutrition/Dietetics students, Medibank
- 5 May: Sustainability
- 12 May: Exam Prep
Each week the location changes, so check UniHub before you go. Come every Tuesday or just drop in for the topics you care about. No registration needed.
Café Connect runs from 3 February to 12 May, excluding Orientation (10 February) and Tuition Free Weeks (7 and 14 April).
