Health Sciences | News at Curtin

Flu vaccines now available on campus ahead of winter season

Rachel Pratt — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:12:48 +0000

Students and staff can now get ahead of flu season, with the 2026 influenza vaccine available at the Health Service on Bentley campus. | Reading time: 1 min

Affordable physiotherapy sessions on campus

Ben Adams — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:46:57 +0000

Dealing with a sore back, sports injury or ongoing niggle? The Curtin Health and Wellness Centre offers affordable physiotherapy sessions right on campus. | Reading time: 1 min

How Carnaby Kids helps Mina balance uni with parenthood

Christina Ryan — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0000

How can you juggle uni with family commitments? For Mina, Carnaby Kids has made study as a parent possible. | Read time: 4 min

Futures Intensive Challenges: Earn credit and build your portfolio this winter break

Ben Adams — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:55:14 +0000

Work with industry and community partners to tackle real-world challenges, earn academic credit and build career‑ready skills through intensive, impact‑driven learning experiences. | Reading time: 1 min

Do you have endometriosis?

Ben Adams — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Researchers are seeking participants for a clinical study exploring a new intervention that may help reduce endometriosis pain. | Reading time: 1 min

Staying the Course: Swayam’s advice for your next nursing prac

Christina Ryan — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:25:00 +0000

If you’ve got your next nursing prac looming, this one’s for you. Between assignments, part-time work, pracs and keeping up with your personal life, Swayam knows how full-on a nursing degree can be.

How one rural placement changed the game for Jack’s clinical knowledge.

Christina Ryan — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:28:00 +0000

After swearing he’d never study medicine, Jack found himself falling in love with it. And for his final year of Med, it’s even taken him rural. | Reading Time: 3 minutes.

Can asking for help make settling into a new country easier?

Christina Ryan — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:18:44 +0000

Reading Time: 3 minutes | Leaving India to study her Master of Dietetics at Curtin, Gladys expected challenge, but not how quickly she’d fall in love with Perth.

Busting the top myths about rural health placements in the Goldfields

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:40:00 +0000

We chatted with our students who’ve done placements in Kalgoorlie through the Goldfields University Department of Rural Health (GUDRH), to bust some of the common myths around undertaking your placement rurally. | Reading time: 4 mins

Five reasons to choose a rural health placement in the Goldfields

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:10:44 +0000

Rural health placements offer something unique. Not just in location, but in the kind of experience you’ll walk away with. | Reading time: 4 mins

Complete a survey about your research experience for a chance to win a $50 Prezzee gift card!

Rachelle Erzay — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:05:17 +0000

If you're a postgraduate or HDR student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, you're invited to take part in a research project exploring experiences of completing a research training program. | Reading time: 1 min

3 reasons you should attend Health Fest

Ben Adams — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:48:56 +0000

Get involved with Health Fest on 13 August for an afternoon of free snacks, big prizes and hands-on experiences that connect you with students, professionals and real-world healthcare insights. | Reading time: 1 mins

Join a Design Jam to support the local LGBTQIA+ community!

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 30 May 2025 07:11:23 +0000

This June, we’re teaming up with the Town of Victoria Park for a Design Jam focused on creating safer, more inclusive, and accessible spaces where LGBTQIA+ young people can thrive. | 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

Making Milestones: Fostering a balanced approach in preterm birth and performance research

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:54 +0000

When a PhD opportunity presented itself through a professional network, Mike jumped at the chance to develop his career. Now, under the mentorship of his supervisor, Shannon, he’s learning how to balance his ambitious research goals with driving realistic breakthroughs in preterm birth and exercise research. | Reading time: 7 mins

Making Milestones: Bridging the gap between health theory and practice

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:56:35 +0000

Hayley’s initial plan wasn’t to do a PhD or go into research. But after a missed opportunity and some encouragement from her honours’ supervisor, she’s now on a mission to bridge the gap between health psychology theory and health professional practice.

Making Milestones: Intervening for the future of menstrual education

Rachelle Erzay — Tue, 07 May 2024 02:42:42 +0000

From cold calling a Curtin Professor with a research idea, Felicity has developed an award-winning research project aimed at equipping young women with the knowledge they need to fully understand how their bodies work.

Embracing Nursing with a Hands-On Approach

Charlotte Selby-Fullgrabe — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Everline, driven by a desire to help and learn, transitioned from TAFE to university nursing, overcoming challenges and fears, and aims for a future in paediatrics with an unwavering dedication to growth.

Nurturing a Passion for Healthcare and Community through Nursing and Volunteering

Charlotte Selby-Fullgrabe — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Monika, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, draws inspiration from her mother's nursing career, embracing challenging placements and community service through Curtin Volunteers to shape her future in healthcare.

Making Milestones: Training the brain for a functional future

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 02:51:14 +0000

Caerwen wasn’t always sure where a human biology and maths degree would lead her. But a chance 2-month long internship at the University of Sydney propelled her into a fulfilling career in neuroscience research.

Devoting one’s life to giving back

Charlotte Selby-Fullgrabe — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Abhilash, a dedicated first-year medical student, aspires to bridge healthcare gaps in rural areas. Passionate about positive change, he actively contributes to the Social Impact Hub, embodying service, and leadership.

Making Milestones: Novel discoveries for the future mind

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 04:40:37 +0000

At 34, Melissa took 6 months off her mining engineering job. She was bored, too […]

From Wildlife Photojournalism to Conservation Science

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it's like to switch gears in your academic journey? Meet Caitlin!

Attention all nursing and midwifery students

Erica Stewart — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Find out how GradConnect is changing.

Making Milestones: Making an impact on the future of brain injury research

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Melissa didn’t set out for a career in neuroscience. But after a last-minute swerve in her Honours year, getting a job she wasn’t quite qualified for and undergoing a steep learning curve in the field, she’s now in her second year of a PhD researching concussion.

Unleashing Potential: How Curtin Extra shaped Fran’s university journey

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Are you interested in getting involved with Curtin Extra? Let's meet Fran, a passionate student pursuing a Master of Sexology.

Adventure, fun and friends: John Curtin Weekend had it all this semester

Rachelle Erzay — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Curtin Volunteers! wrapped up a series of John Curtin Weekend (JCW) trips for semester 2, with spots generously funded by the university faculties.

Pursuing passion and empowering others in occupational therapy and elite cycling

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Meet Darcie and read her story about travelling the world while doing what she's most passionate about!

Making Milestones: Dispensing innovation for a tech savvy future

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 02:13:00 +0000

While the COVID crisis may have fast tracked the ten-year conversation around introducing electronic prescriptions in medicine, Ayomide’s PhD research is pushing for the proactive improvement of technology in pharmacy practice.

Earn a full scholarship to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy

Joaquin Atizado — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:46 +0000

Are you interested in understanding how humans learn to make critical decisions in complex work systems? A 3-year fully-funded scholarship could be for you.

Jump Start Nursing

Nikita Osckar — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Are you a first-year nursing student? The newly launched Jump Start Nursing scholarship can assist you with expenses associated with clinical placements.

Putting it all on the line

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 22 May 2023 05:01:41 +0000

That’s just what exercise and sports science student Mitchell did when he took a few years off from studying his degree to pursue his passion for competitive karate.

Striving for success with the Elite Athlete Program

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 08 May 2023 03:30:00 +0000

When you start to feel overwhelmed, what motivates you to keep going? For sports science student and table tennis athlete Jacqueline, all it takes is simply telling herself that anything is possible.

Making Milestones: “A PhD is really you.”

Rachelle Erzay — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:03:19 +0000

Anjali Ghimire found her PhD project via a LinkedIn post. What Nina Tirnitz-Parker and Rodrigo Carlessi found was a research student passionate about translating liver research into life changing medical care.

Find your voice with Curtin Guild clubs

Rachelle Erzay — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Ever wondered what joining a club at uni is all about? Meet Caitlin, a speech pathology student who found her voice after joining Curtin Singers, and is now studying to help other’s find theirs.

Calling allied health, medicine and nursing and midwifery students!

Louis Humberstone — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:26:14 +0000

Have your say to improve undergraduate education and training for using digital health technologies.

Vaping vs. Smoking – not as different as you think

Jaeger Wieland — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:26:14 +0000

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, but what about vaping? In this guest article written by Nutrition and Health Promotion student Liz Bowman, we break down the dangers of vaping and how it may lead to an uptake of cigarette use.

Health science students: Survey request

Rachelle Erzay — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:25:38 +0000

Can you help a PhD researcher explore the relationship between statistics anxiety and performance in statistics for health science students at Curtin?

Calling all health sciences students!

Rachelle Erzay — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:25:04 +0000

Take part in this research study before 15 May 2022 and enter the draw to win 1 of 10 $50 gift cards.

Reminder for serology and immunisation assessments

Nikita Osckar — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:25:01 +0000

If you are a health sciences student intending on taking a serology and immunisation assessment at the Curtin Medical Centre, remember to bring your completed form and vaccination records.