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Indigenous Australian Mental Health Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Jacqui Holub Testimonial

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 Sandra Hill’s inspiring journey and experience

Sandra Hill is a Nyungar artist holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts from Curtin Perth (2002) and uses her art as a way of dealing with her profound sense of loss and grief as a Stolen Generation survivor. Through her work, she addresses historical injustices while celebrating Indigenous resilience. Honoured with esteemed accolades, including the Red Ochre Award, her art carries profound narratives.

Discover a Non-Indigenous Student’s Perspective

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.

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