Real health stories curated by QUT Faculty of Health.
1 March, 2022
Filed under:
Paramedic Science, Undergraduate, Student support, Indigenous Australian stories
Finding community at uni
Sarah Evans found support for her studies so she can give support when she graduates.
24 February, 2022
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Public Health and Social Work, Research stories
Racism is a public health crisis, but Black death tolls aren’t the answer
There has been a global shift to declare racism a public health crisis. But we need to drill deeper to understand racism, rethink health data and listen to lived experience.
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21 February, 2022
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Public Health and Social Work, Postgraduate, Returning to study
Returning to uni can be the right career move
Social work was the right fit for Sara Wylie’s passion for advocacy.
18 February, 2022
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Psychology and Counselling, Undergraduate, Placements
Placement can lead to a dream career
Jacinta Cockeron’s experiences on placement led to a role she was passionate about, helping to improve mental health for people in regional areas.
10 February, 2022
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Public Health and Social Work, Undergraduate, Graduate stories
What's it like working behind the scenes in health?
A conversation with a family member changed Annabel Platt’s study path and led her to a satisfying career.
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18 January, 2022
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Psychology and Counselling, Undergraduate, Student support, Indigenous Australian stories
A different pathway to success
Everyone’s journey to university is different, but support is available to anyone experiencing challenges. Bryce Halloran has found success studying a course that matters to him.
30 December, 2021
Filed under:
Undergraduate, Biomedical Sciences, Career changers
Career change in health
Stephen found his true passion following an unexpected career change in health.
20 December, 2021
Filed under:
Nursing, Postgraduate, Graduate stories
Taking the next step in nursing
Kaila Porter’s postgraduate studies have given her rewarding opportunities to grow and develop in her nursing career.