News at Curtin

Date Set for Inaugural Goldfields Winter Seminar

Kate Dansey — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:18:13 +0000

The Goldfields University Department of Rural Health will host its inaugural Goldfields Winter Seminar on Tuesday 28 July 2026, bringing together leaders from health, education, community services and regional development to explore the future of the region's workforce.

Bringing Allied Health Professionals Together: Breakfast Series a Success

Kate Dansey — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:32:00 +0000

The GUDRH recently hosted a three-part Breakfast Series in Kalgoorlie, bringing together local allied health professionals in a relaxed setting to connect, share ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Connection and learning at the heart of GUDRH’s National Reconciliation Week

Kate Dansey — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:33:08 +0000

The GUDRH marked National Reconciliation Week with a series of meaningful activities, bringing staff and students together to reflect, connect and deepen their understanding of Aboriginal culture and perspectives.

Future clinicians learn to work as one in Simulation Pilot

Kate Dansey — Fri, 08 May 2026 05:04:07 +0000

A three-day interprofessional simulation event brings together students from five disciplines to experience real-world healthcare teamwork in the Goldfields.

New podcast amplifies rural health education voices across WA

Kate Dansey — Mon, 04 May 2026 03:07:09 +0000

The Goldfields UDRH has welcomed the launch of Rural Health Conversations, a new podcast series supporting rural health professionals and strengthening Western Australia’s rural health workforce.

Climate anxiety is real: eight ways to take action without burning out

Caitlin Crowley — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:13:42 +0000

As extreme weather events become more frequent and the realities of climate change crystallise, more people […]

Press Pause: How much video gaming is too much?

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Video gaming is no longer a niche hobby confined to bedroom consoles and stereotypes. Around […]

Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Jacqui Hendriks

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Meet Associate Professor Jacqui Hendriks from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research is dedicated to improving […]

Welcoming first student cohort for 2026

Kate Dansey — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:59:07 +0000

We’re thrilled to have officially welcomed our first student cohort for 2026 with a full‑day, Goldfields based, orientation session. Together, 6 allied health students from […]

What is a ‘smart city’?

Zoe Taylor — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:27:34 +0000

With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, and urban areas responsible […]

Celebrating the Goldfields Health Community

Kate Dansey — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:16:00 +0000

What a way to welcome 2026! Our ‘Welcome to 2026’ sundowner event brought the Goldfields health community together, […]

How much can we trust AI? Podcast insights

Caitlin Crowley — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:06:12 +0000

We like to believe our decisions are our own – shaped by our values, interests and lived […]

AI’s impact on education in Australia: podcast insights

Caitlin Crowley — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:46:11 +0000

With almost 80% of Australian students using generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, […]

Researcher Connect: Associate Professor Htwe Htwe Thein

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By Adelinah Razali Meet Associate Professor Htwe Htwe Thein – an international business researcher in […]

The social media ban: four essential insights for young people and parents

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By now, you’ve probably heard the Australian Government is set to ban young people from […]

Indigenous Health Leader visits Goldfields UDRH

Kate Dansey — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:41:16 +0000

The Goldfields University Department of Rural Health welcomed Adrian Te Patu, an internationally recognised expert in Indigenous health and public health decolonisation, for a two-week visit in October.

Rural Health Month 2025

Kate Dansey — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:36:00 +0000

Goldfields community invited to thank local health professionals during November for National Rural Health Month

Ever wondered what makes up a student placement in the Goldfields?

Kate Dansey — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:13:05 +0000

Final year nursing student, Aleisha, recently completed a 6-week rural placement at Kalgoorlie Health Campus' Paediatric Ward through the Goldfields UDRH, describing it as among the most rewarding and enriching experiences of her nursing studies.

Before crisis strikes: Curtin research creating safer campuses

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Professor Hasking is the project lead of Checking on Mental Health Providing Alternatives to Suicide (COMPAS) – a suicide prevention program helping to create safer campuses.

Researcher Connect: Professor Marylene Gagne

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Meet John Curtin Distinguished Professor Marylene Gagne – Professor at �鶹ֱ��’s Future of Work Institute (FOWI) who asks the question many of us wonder about: what motivates us to work?

Longitudinal Learning Builds Rural Health Connections in Broken Hill

Kate Dansey — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:12:23 +0000

An engaging two-day seminar focused on exchanging ideas and best practices for designing and implementing longitudinal integrated placements.

New training opportunities through RFDS WA’s first GP clinic

Kate Dansey — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:29:41 +0000

The new Goldfields Health Centre has officially opened in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, expanding access to vital GP […]

Discover why international students love Western Australia

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Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy […]

Curtin commerce graduate brings global business skills home to Kenya

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Studying at university isn’t just about earning a degree – it’s a chance to broaden your horizons, grow your confidence and prepare for a career that makes a difference. For Bachelor of Commerce graduate Kavi Chotai, Curtin delivered all of that and more, equipping him with the skills, experiences and global mindset to take his ambitions even further.

Curtin teaching graduate guides the next generation in Thailand

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Teaching is more than just a profession – for many, it’s a lifelong commitment to guide, inspire and empower others. Ariya Suriyabutr is no exception.

Health Sciences at Kalgoorlie STEM Fest

Kate Dansey — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:48:38 +0000

As part of National Science Week, the Kids Research Institute Australia led Kalgoorlie's first STEM Festival with hands-on workshops inspiring the next generation.

Planetary defence: Asteroids, meteorites and the future of life on Earth

Caitlin Crowley — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:38:05 +0000

Earlier this year, an asteroid was briefly predicted to have more than a 3% chance […]

Students dig deeper at Diggers and Dealers

Kate Dansey — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:13:56 +0000

Our allied health students attended the Welcome to Country and Official Opening of the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in the Kalgoorlie - a quick visit, but one packed with unique insight and perspectives!

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025

Kate Dansey — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:47:42 +0000

Goldfields UDRH staff and students have celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025, kicking it all off by heading out on Country.

‘It starts with mob’: Reclaiming the lead in caring for Country

�鶹ֱ�� — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Indigenous knowledge has sustained land, culture and life for generations. From understanding seasonal changes to managing resources, it offers a deep, placed-based way of caring for Country – the way it was always meant to be.

Walking steady to reshape mental health care

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There’s a word in Noongar language – debakarn. It means steady, to go steady. It’s […]

Researcher Connect: Dr Cass Lynch

�鶹ֱ�� — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Meet Dr Cass Lynch – a Koreng Wudjari Noongar writer and researcher dedicated to sharing […]

That’s a wrap for Semester 1 IPE

Kate Dansey — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:31:00 +0000

IPE workshops provide students with insight into how interprofesisonal practice is fundamental to working in rural healthcare.

Nursing students meet LUCAS 3

Kate Dansey — Sat, 24 May 2025 02:47:55 +0000

GUDRH nursing students engage with LUCAS 3 - an automated compression system.

Data privacy and personal protection online: Insights from The Future Of

Caitlin Crowley — Wed, 21 May 2025 01:15:41 +0000

Data is the currency of the digital age – but what are we really sacrificing […]

International Nurses Day #IND2025

Kate Dansey — Mon, 12 May 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Today we celebrated International Nurses Day with our nursing students and Goldfields UDRH Clinical Nurse Facilitator, Tanya Kinslow.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: How to make virtual meetings and events more inclusive and accessible

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:18:57 +0000

By Ariel Wee, Advisor, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – which […]

Interview with Sunyal Maroo: World Cerebral Palsy Day

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:15:56 +0000

Questions by Ariel Wee, Advisor, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging, People and Culture Hi Sunyal, can […]

Students and staff On Country in the Goldfields

Kate Dansey — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Students and staff On Country to gain understanding of the significance of the land to our community.

Interview with Martin Smales for National Week of Deaf People 2024

Yasmine Phillips — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:53:41 +0000

Questions by Ariel Wee, Advisor, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging, People and Culture Hi Martin, can […]