Join Sharna Motlap, Northern Institute Research Fellow and other Indigenous Researchers and Experts to explore how Indigenous art and knowledge shape meaningful climate health and action, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
A research team engaged with Indigenous community members to discover ways to strengthen cultural responses to natural and social disasters for sustainable health and development through a PhD project.
CDU’s researchers work tirelessly to solve issues, advance knowledge and pursue innovation that changes lives, earning renown for their expertise in remote health and ecology.
Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy
Casual Clinical Educator (OT) - Mental Health
Casual Academic - Allied Health Services - 10201
CDU
Faculty of Health
FH - Health Science
Health Science & Allied Health, CDU
Faculty of Health
FH - Health Science
Occupational Therapy, CDU
Faculty of Health
Faculty of Health
P: 0889467175, E: robyn.westerman@cdu.edu.au
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Already working in health but ready for a career change? CDU's two-year Doctor of Pharmacy offers flexible study, guaranteed placements and entry into a profession with a severe skills shortage.
Staff and students from Charles Darwin University’s College of Health and Human Sciences have delivered professional development for 15 Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) and physiotherapists from the Australian Defence Force.
CDU guides you through the key steps to get placement-ready, covering everything from clearances to health, safety, and professional conduct. Understanding these expectations will help you meet university and site requirements, maintain high professional standards, and make the most of your time on placement.
Australian social work students in regional and remote locations who undertake unpaid university placements are likely to suffer from financial stress and poor mental health outcomes, according to researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
With a passion for improving the mental health outcomes for people living in remote and rural communities, Rachel Ashton has proudly completed her last two clinical placements in the Northern Territory as part of her Bachelor of Nursing degree with CDU. We asked Rachel about what motivated her through her study journey as well as her experiences on placement, and the challenges she faced along the way to become a Registered Nurse.
https://www.cdu.edu.au/news/human-rights-social-justice-advocate-break-down-voice-cdu-public-lecture
Leading human rights and social justice campaigner Professor Tom Calma AO will unpack how a Voice to Parliament would operate, its impact on Australians and more in his inaugural Faculty of Health public lecture at Charles Darwin University (CDU).