Community Services and Social Work
Leading the way to wellbeing: Ira's Story
Community champion Ira is committed to making a positive contribution to society. With a particular affinity for LGBTIQA+ issues, he’s extremely passionate about mental health in youth. Thanks to his studies at CDU, he’s turned his passion into action.
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The "magic potion" for a new life: Yuliia's story
When Yuliia first moved to Australia from Europe, she was forced to overcome many challenges. It was studying at Charles Darwin University that gave her a new lease on life and helped her to regain her confidence in the workforce.
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Lloyd's studying humanitarian aid to make the world a better place
After a challenging childhood in the Philippines, Lloyd wanted to dedicate his life to helping people in need. He found a way to do that through a degree in humanitarian aid at CDU.
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Studying to be a role model for her own family: Feancy's story
Feancy had big plans to own a hotel, but starting a family and travelling the world changed her perspective. Now, with both a business degree and certificate in community services from CDU, she's working as a family support worker with Save the Children Australia.
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Advocating for equality and human rights: why I study Social Work
Genevieve McGuiness has always known that she wanted a career working with and helping others. She chose a Bachelor of Social Work with CDU because she's able to study externally (online) from home, while she juggles her own small business and two young children.
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