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Breaking Stereotypes: From Disability to Doctorate

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, meet Dr Chrissy Antonopoulos: a Charles Sturt graduate whose journey from exclusion to PhD is breaking stereotypes, challenging unconscious bias, and showing the impact of true accessibility and...

Why I Chose Paramedicine

Want a career that’s unpredictable, purposeful, and anything but a 9-to-5? Keely tells you why she chose Paramedicine over other healthcare jobs for the (spoiler alert) real impact, real people, and moments that stay with you.

A Guide to Studying Medicine

Starting as a medical student and feeling a bit lost or overwhelmed? Third year student Harvey gives you his top tips to stay on track.

From Perfectionist to Progress Maker

When we want to do everything in our lives absolutely perfectly all the time we can quickly get overwhelmed. Amirah gives you some tried and tested advice to help prioritise balance over perfection.

Blue Mountains Hiking

Chloe shares some of her favourite hikes, hidden gems, and must-see spots in the unforgettable region of the Blue Mountains.

Why I Chose Occupational Therapy

"Being able to work with people, support their goals, and help strengthen areas in their life is genuinely amazing." Chloe reflects on why she chose to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).

From Patient To Responder: My Journey Towards Nursing

"I feel driven to discover the reason behind my survival of an incurable cancer and want to use my survival to benefit others." In this blog, Tiphanie shares her experience as a cancer survivor and how this has inspired her to pursue a career in...

5 Tips From Pharmacy Lecturers

Welcome to Pharmacy. You’re building the brainpower and problem-solving skills to become the pharmacist you have always dreamed of being. To help you crush it, Shristi has gathered the best insider advice from our Pharmacy lecturers.

Mental Health Walks During Exams

Exams can feel overwhelming. Late nights, endless notes, and that constant buzz of stress in the back of your mind. We've all been there. In this Charlie Blog, Brooke opens up about how she keeps her cool when the pressure's on. Her secret? Stepping...

Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle While Studying

"Getting out there into the elements and exercising has been crucial for my mental health, and without it, I believe I wouldn’t have been able to cope with my studies." In this Charlie Blog, Luke shares how staying active has been vital for...

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