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.

Hope in action as OT students visit Vietnam

In Vietnam, where occupational therapy (OT) is still young as far as health professions go, practitioners need to be extra mindful of the needs of clients and their families. So when ACU academic Natalie Roche led a small-but-resourceful group of OT students on an overseas placement in Hoi An, she knew they needed to tread carefully.

Future student

A day in the life of a global studies student

We spoke to Bachelor of International Development Studies student Kirsten Barnes, who shared an average day with us.

Community

Following her heart

ACU graduate Nicola has overcome inequality, racism and some significant life hurdles to forge an impactful career in social work.

Career

How to become a physiotherapist

Got your heart set on becoming a physiotherapist? Check out these steps to boost your employability.

Global

Medical student one day, refugee the next

Aspiring doctor Sofia Sorokina shares her journey from Ukraine to the Gold Coast and ACU.

Lifestyle

Does social media influence our memory?

Dr Diane Charleson's new research is about how we make memories – and like it or not, social media is getting in on the action.

Study

Learning lessons in Nepal

Early education students were tested on a trip to Nepal when they ran a classroom with a completely different set of rules.

ACU occupational therapy student at work in Vietnam.