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A quick step into nursing with an online degree: Meet Michelle

As a busy mum and trained dancer, Michelle never dreamed that a different career would be possible. But CDU changed all that. Waltzing through a flexible online nursing degree, she's now dancing to a different tune working as a nurse.

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Madalena Costa Soares Alumni Awards

Madalena's working on healthy outcomes for all

Madalena spends her life improving the lives of others. Thanks to CDU's flexible learning, she was able to study a Master of Public Policy at CDU while working as Vice Minister for Health in the Timor-Leste government.

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Alumni Awards finalist Emma Bell

Emma's career has become a never-ending project

With more than 15 years of experience working in infrastructure and the built environment in planning, design development and construction Emma’s passion for project management knows no bounds. And it all started with a Business degree at CDU. 

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Sabaratnam Prathapan Alumni Awards finalist

Educating engineers and making change: Sabaratnam's story

Sabaratnam’s passion for educating young engineers and helping others has made him an integral part of the community. His selfless nature has earned him respect and admiration at CDU and beyond.

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Sami Azam Alumni Awards finalist

The gift of giving: Meet Sami Azam

Sami is dedicated to ensuring his students have the best experience. His forward-thinking approach to learning is reflected in the success and wellness of his students who carry his positive influence long after they graduate.

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Alumni Awards finalist Loan Nguyen

All that glitters is gold: Loan's story

When Loan Nguyen started selling cosmetics online while studying English, she gained a whole new appreciation of the beauty industry and wanted to learn more. What started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion and CDU was the answer to help her career soar.  

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Alumni Awards finalist Janine Oldfield

Janine Oldfield strives to teach for the better

Janine is a lecturer and educator passionate about transformative education that recognises Indigenous language education and positive educational access. And it all started with a Bachelor of Education at CDU.

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James Hay IT graduate and Alumni Awards finalist

IT graduate James is a passionate frontline defender

James Hay is an expert in the industry of cybersecurity. Fuelled by the desire to protect organisations and backed by his CDU studies in IT, he works on the frontline as a silent defender. Nothing gets past him. 

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Alumni Awards finalist Ira Racines on laptop at headspace Darwin

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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Alumni awards finalist, illustrator Jonathon Saunders

Picture perfect: Meet illustrator Jonathon

Illustrator Jonathon Saunders has talent at his fingertips and a visual arts degree from CDU under his belt. Jonathon's animated TV series about an Indigenous superhero from Darwin has been turning heads and winning awards.

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