Teaching accounting to students as far afield as Zambia, Botswana and Vanuatu has helped see a Charles Darwin University Lecturer receive a prestigious national award – the first person from the Northern Territory to be awarded it in over a decade.
For Qiujianni Fan (Jenny), the Australian lifestyle was a big factor in her decision to study in Australia. But it was also Jenny’s lifelong ambition of becoming a teacher and the uniqueness of the Territory that gave her the push to study teaching at CDU and fulfil her dream.
The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a government program that offers eligible nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students financial support while undertaking mandatory placements. This support will enable them to gain practical experience and develop professional competence without feeling financial stress.
The Network of Indigenous Partnerships (NIP) membership is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff, alumni and members of the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community who collaborate with us to support Indigenous Leadership.
It’s clear that the COVID-19 crisis has challenged the higher education sector to rethink teaching and learning. The result is that more students than ever will be studying online. Is Charles Darwin University prepared to meet that challenge?
The Bachelor of Midwifery prepares students for the role of Registered Midwife. The program is underpinned by a philosophy of woman-centred care and provides learning opportunities to prepare the students to function as reflective, compassionate, safe and competent midwives. Our programs qualify for ‘away from base’ funding for indigenous people. We have expert Indigenous midwives involved in teaching and research.
Sabaratnam’s passion for educating and helping others has made him an integral part of the community. He has been heavily involved with community activities around Darwin for almost 40 years and is a two-time graduate of CDU with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Certificate in Teaching.
This project was funded by the federal government’s Office of Learning and Teaching. In 2015, Charles Darwin University was given a Seed grant to develop an online shell to enable Indigenous authorities to teach their language and culture on their own terms to University students.
When Niki returned home to China four years ago after a year of volunteering at CDU’s Confucius Institute, she knew one day she’d be back. Darwin’s charm had well and truly won Niki over, and it wasn’t long until she returned to study a Master of Teaching.
International student Farhana is a champion at helping people who are in need, whether that’s in the classroom or through invaluable volunteer work. Throughout her life, her deep passions have always been education and social development. Thanks to her Master of Teaching studies at CDU, she has been able to blend the two together.