5 April. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 10 min read.

Help While Our Children Wait, is an evidence-based intervention project led by Curtin Professor Bronwyn Myers, which provides vital mental health support for young people falling into a growing gap – where their problems are too severe for early interventions but not severe enough for specialist services.

8 April. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 10 min read.

As COVID-19 continues to sweep the globe claiming more than six million lives to date, by comparison WA has managed to weather the pandemic storm – due to our health team’s precautionary and highly effective measures and WA’s enviable geographical location. WA’s Chief Health Officer Andrew Robertson shares his thoughts on whether the end is in sight.

30 March. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 10 min read.

With a second cookbook in the work and more pop-up cooking classes on the way, Curtin graduate and Masterchef Australia fan favourite Brendan Pang reflects on his journey from social worker in the State’s north to dumpling extraordinaire.

22 March. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 10 min read.

Imagine not wanting to leave your home because you can’t stop drooling? Donald Main is one 74% of people living with Parkinson’s who experience this common and vexing symptom. A recent pilot study led by Dr Naomi Cocks explored the benefits of muscle strength training to help stop the embarrassing side effects of drooling.

22 March. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 10 min read.

Australian Olympian and former Curtin student Peter Bol is a homegrown success story both on and off the track. The Sudanese middle-distance runner from Perth is an inspiring young man who taking fame in his stride and motivating others to believe in their worth and natural talent.

4 March. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 15 min read

New heritage laws passed in WA last year aim to protect and preserve the culture of the oldest known civilisations in the world – but has enough been done to include Indigenous voices in the decision-making process?

Curtin Commons explores the future of mining in Australia from an Indigenous perspective, with a focus on culture, law and environmental knowledge.

22 Feburary. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 15 min read.

Commerce graduate and disabled blogger Amy Evans is shattering misconceptions about life with a disability one frock at a time. Following her win at last year’s WA Fashions on the Field in York, the entrepreneur and founder of Little Black Dress Digital is using her growing social media presence to breakdown the stigma of those with a disability.

8 February. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 10 min read.

Working on the frontline can often be an unforgiving and challenging role as Pharmacist Rebecca Chan (Pharmacy graduate, 2013) knows all too well. Increased levels of fear and anxiety and growing abuse from customers during the Covid-19 pandemic led Rebecca to launch MindWise Education. The online counselling courses are helping health care workers and students combat fear and thrive professionally and personally.

15 February. By Carmelle Wilkinson. 5 min read.

Curtin Community Pantry has helped hundreds of students since its start-up in 2020.

Launched in response to the impact of Covid-19, the initiative is aimed at supporting students experiencing financial stress, by providing low barrier access to basic food supplies and other essential items. Now in its second year, the initiative continues to dish up great services for students in need.