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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 new friends, learn the things no one tells you about studying in Australia, and discover the support services that make university life easier. Whether you’re new to Perth or settling into your second semester, Café Connect is a welcoming space to connect with other students and feel part of the Curtin community.
Running every Tuesday throughout Semester Two, Café Connect offers FREE snacks, drinks and a short interactive presentation on topics that matter to international students. Sessions cover careers and employability, student wellbeing, cultural awareness, safety, volunteering opportunities, sustainability and more.
What keeps students coming back is the atmosphere: relaxed, friendly and full of people who understand what it’s like to study far from home. After each session, students stay to chat, play games and take part in activities that help build friendships and community in a low-pressure environment.
Semester Two, 2026 sessions:
- 7 July: Welcome to Perth
- 21 July: Careers and Employability
- 28 July: Wellness Hour (including special Disability Month collaboration with Chronically Crafty)
- 4 August: Navigating International Student Life
- 11 August: Physical Wellness
- 25 August: Student Guild
- 1 September: Essential Safety Tips for Students on Holiday
- 8 September: Cultural Awareness – Introduction to Indigenous Culture
- 15 September: Community Programs and Volunteering
- 22 September: Getting to Know the Curtin Safer Community Team
- 6 October: Introduction to Sustainability
- 13 October: Exam Preparation
Each week the location changes, so check UniHub before attending. Come every Tuesday or drop in for the topics that interest you most. No registration is required.
Café Connect runs from 7 July to 13 October 2026, excluding Central Orientation (14 July) and Tuition Free Weeks (18 August and 29 September).
