Centre for Aboriginal Studies | News at Curtin

Indigenous Futures Artwork Competition 2026 now open

Rachel Pratt — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:14:28 +0000

Curtin students are invited to be part of something meaningful with the launch of the […]

How to get support as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student at Curtin

Rachelle Erzay — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:40:42 +0000

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student at Curtin, there are dedicated supports to help you succeed in your studies, look after your wellbeing and feel part of a strong community. | Reading time: 2 mins

Celebrate The Next Generation this NAIDOC Week

Rachelle Erzay — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:44:00 +0000

This year’s NAIDOC week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

Deepen your postgraduate studies with a Centre for Aboriginal Studies course

Ben Adams — Thu, 29 May 2025 02:30:00 +0000

Enrolments are now open for Semester 2, explore the programs available and grow your expertise with Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies | Reading time: 1 min

Get funded to study abroad as part of your degree

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 05 May 2025 01:08:00 +0000

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Grants and OS-HELP loans can help fund your global study and internship adventures. | Reading time: 1 min

Can competing in a National Sporting competition help you find belonging at uni?

Rachelle Erzay — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 22:23:00 +0000

Santchiago's journey of studying civil engineering with an Indigenous science minor, has brought forward opportunities to embraces community, overcome challenges and compete nationally in an Indigenous university sport competition. | Reading time: 3 mins

Did you know you can pursue Indigenous Cultural Studies as a postgraduate in 2025?

Charlotte Selby-Fullgrabe — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Postgraduate programs in Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies equip you with the knowledge and skills to engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities. Expand your cultural competence and make a real-world impact in 2025.

How one student’s family inspired her future in marine conservation

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:46:57 +0000

Meet Brodie, a Torres Strait Islander and Coastal and Marine Science student specialising in Environmental Management. She found a way to turn her passion for the ocean and marine life into a future career!

Carrolup cultural immersion experience

Nikita Osckar — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Last month, CAS students embarked on a cultural immersion experience in Carrolup-Marribank and heard the inspiring stories of Stolen Generations survivors.

Closing the gap in the healthcare industry

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

“No-one can take [my] passion away from me.” Meet Shontae Coyne, a first-year medical student fighting to improve healthcare access for Aboriginal families such as her own.