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Award-winning trainee Jahdai has health research at the heart
Read more about Award-winning trainee Jahdai has health research at the heartA proud Tiwi Islands man, Jahdai Vigona is giving back to his community through his work at the Menzies School of Health Research. By starting a VET traineeship, Jahdai not only became the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, but he also opened up a world of opportunities for his future.
How one TAFE course launched Wendy's award-winning career
Read more about How one TAFE course launched Wendy's award-winning careerWithout finishing high school, Wendy moved to the NT and started working in hospitality. Her decision to study a VET course at CDU inspired a love of learning, followed by a love of teaching. Turns out, she's pretty good at it!
From Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s story
Read more about From Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s storyNature lover Chloe lives in Humpty Doo and juggles her job at a plant nursery, her daughter, and her studies at CDU. She may be from Paris, but this horticulture student has set up roots in the Top End.
All that glitters is gold: Loan's story
Read more about All that glitters is gold: Loan's storyWhen 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.
6 ways to find support for your studies
Read more about 6 ways to find support for your studiesIf there’s one thing we hear from students time and again, it’s that support makes or breaks their study experience. Uncover the different ways you can stay motivated, focused and on-track with your studies.
The "magic potion" for a new life: Yuliia's story
Read more about The "magic potion" for a new life: Yuliia's storyWhen 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.
Combining courses for success: Meet Naathan
Read more about Combining courses for success: Meet NaathanAmbitious all-rounder and tech extraordinaire Naathan Sharma is studying a multitude of engineering and IT courses on offer at CDU. He hopes to one day start an app development company that benefits his local community.
From bridging course to occupational therapy: Malia's journey
Read more about From bridging course to occupational therapy: Malia's journeyStudying her master’s degree in occupational therapy, Malia’s set to fulfill her goal of becoming an occupational therapist. Study combined with personal life experience means she’ll be very well qualified.
A recipe for success: Hands-on training for Samantha
Read more about A recipe for success: Hands-on training for SamanthaArriving in Australia as a backpacker from China, Samantha worked in restaurant kitchens to earn a living. The kindness of the chefs she worked with inspired her to take her next steps towards her dream career.