Student experiences

We strive to empower you with Indigenous knowledge, strengthen Culture and equip you with the skills and tools to give back to your community.

Connect to Culture and Country

You will have the opportunity to go On-Country, experience cultural immersion, learn from Elders, have a feed and yarn, and engage in a smoking ceremony.

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Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre field trip

Indigenous Australian Land and Environments students recently went on a field trip to the amazing Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre. A not-for-profit organisation that rehabilitates our gorgeous wildlife and relies solely on volunteer donations. Thank you so much to facilitator Dr. Carol Dowling and special guest Elder Aunty Gloria for sharing Indigenous knowledges about our wildlife and rich biodiversity. We saw a range of beautiful animals such as black cockatoos, dingoes, emus and kangaroos!

Caption: Students and Staff at Kaarakin.

Indigenous Australian Mental Health Graduate

Jacqui Holub’s success story

Course Completed: Bachelor of Applied Science: Indigenous Australian Mental Health Principles and Practices

“Completing this study over 3 years was a lot of hard work, but a dream come true for me – particularly as a mature aged student. I had always wanted to study at university but wasn’t sure I could do it. Now, I am a Graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Mental Health and I know I can do it!

This degree has given me a very in-depth knowledge on how Indigenous peoples of Australia mental health has been impacted since colonisation and the Stolen Generation. This course highlights how health professionals should treat Indigenous peoples in a culturally appropriate manner and in a holistic healing way, due to the vast amount of grief, loss and trauma Australian Indigenous people experience.

I would highly recommend this course to all Indigenous peoples interested in Indigenous Mental Health. It can improve personal and family relationships, help our Australian Indigenous communities, and equip you to gain employment in the mental health industry”. Jacqui Holub Testimonial.

Listen to Liam, a non-Indigenous student’s experience

Indigenous Nationals university games

Curtin participates in the annual Indigenous Nationals, a five-day sports competition and cultural spectacular that attracts hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from universities around Australia.

Indigenous students can compete in sports such as basketball, netball, touch rugby and volleyball. Known as the Deadly Kardaz, the Curtin team is made up of Indigenous Curtin students and staff from Perth and interstate.

Learn more the Indigenous Nationals on their website.

ITEC Graduate Olivia Smith’s artwork shines at Curtin Campus

Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course Graduate and Wongutha artist Olivia Smith was selected as the winner for the Indigenous Futures Artwork Competition.

Olivia’s artwork ‘Interconnected’ is displayed outside the Design and Built Environment Building near the exchange precinct. Congratulations to Olivia on this remarkable achievement.

Remote and Indigenous community volunteering

The Remote and Indigenous Programs run by Curtin Volunteers! allow students to experience life in remote Australia, build positive relationships with community and assist with a diverse range of activities.

Remote programs include trips to Laverton, Leonora and Meekatharra. Metro-based programs include Clontarf Literacy Buddies and Clontarf Numeracy Buddies program. These programs connect Curtin volunteers with Clontarf Aboriginal College students to improve literacy and numeracy skills.

Deadly Mentoring Program

The CAS Deadly Mentoring Program is a free mentoring program available to all students studying at the centre. It’s designed for you to develop and grow and combines skill-building workshops with social activities. At theses ‘yarning circles’ students and recent graduates share insights and advice on studying at university. With four program days or ‘modules’ run throughout the year, we cover topics such as motivation, resilience, leadership, presentation skills and more.
For more information, please contact indigenous.support@curtin.edu.au