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.

Finding belonging and community

For Emily Williams, university was more than just earning a qualification.

Future student

A day in the life of a psychology student

Do you want to use your knowledge and experience to help others? A degree in psychology could be for you. But what's that like?

Community

Breaking the stigma of mental illness

How a university program for people impacted by complex social issues gave 74-year old former nurse Suzanna Free her voice back.

Career

Finding better ways to lead

Andrew’s journey from principal to research leader exploring sustainable, purpose-driven leadership and flourishing in education.

Global

For the fun of it

An interview with Australia’s leading psychology researcher and co-founder of Self-Determination Theory, Professor Richard Ryan.

Lifestyle

Striking a chord for painless practice

Professor of Music Tim McKenry has some helpful tips to get your child practising their instrument.

Study

An advocate for success

The First Nations physio who is championing cultural awareness and enabling Indigenous success in higher education.