IMPACT

STORIES TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE.

IMPACT

STORIES TO INFORM, CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE.

Impact brings you compelling stories, inspiring research, and big ideas from ACU. It's about the impact we’re having on our communities, and our Mission in action. It’s a practical resource for career, life and study.

At ACU it’s education, but not as you know it. We stand up for people in need, and causes that matter.

If you have a story idea or just want to say hello, do contact us.

Life after professional sport

Serena Williams has at least 27 reasons to be content in retirement. The tennis great has claimed 23 Grand Slam titles, four Olympic gold medals and is not done yet. Still, at 39, the spectre of retirement troubles her and she exited the 2021 Australian Open in tears after being asked if it was her farewell.

Future student

Four FAQs about uni life

We’ve rounded up the top four frequently asked questions by those who are just about to start university.

Community

A clear vision

Dr Melissa Cain is a researcher and advocate for inclusive education who believes people with vision impairments – like her own son – belong in the classroom with everyone else.

Career

Mastering education leadership

After growing her career in the classroom as a high school science teacher, Silvana Rossetti recently stepped up into a principal role with help from a Master of Educational Leadership.

Global