Real health stories curated by QUT Faculty of Health.
5 March, 2026
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Undergraduate
There are lots of different ways of working in health. Here are some questions to ask yourself, and things to thing about, to help you decide what’s best for you.
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8 March, 2022
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Radiation Therapy,
Undergraduate
What it's like to study radiation therapy
Natalie Peck shares her experience of being a radiation therapy student.
5 March, 2022
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Paramedic Science,
Undergraduate,
Student support
Uni should be fun, scholarships can help with that
Rhys Daley shares his experiences studying paramedic science.
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4 March, 2022
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Exercise and Nutrition Sciences,
Undergraduate,
Career changers
A winning career change
Jake Ward found success switching into a competitive industry.
1 March, 2022
Filed under:
Paramedic Science,
Undergraduate,
Student support,
Indigenous Australian stories
Finding community at uni
Sarah Evans found support for her studies so she can give support when she graduates.
24 February, 2022
Filed under:
Public Health and Social Work,
Research stories
Racism is a public health crisis, but Black death tolls aren’t the answer
There has been a global shift to declare racism a public health crisis. But we need to drill deeper to understand racism, rethink health data and listen to lived experience.
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21 February, 2022
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Public Health and Social Work,
Postgraduate,
Returning to study
Returning to uni can be the right career move
Social work was the right fit for Sara Wylie’s passion for advocacy.
18 February, 2022
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Psychology and Counselling,
Undergraduate,
Placements
Placement can lead to a dream career
Jacinta Corkeron’s experiences on placement led to a role she was passionate about, helping to improve mental health for people in regional areas.
18 January, 2022
Filed under:
Psychology and Counselling,
Undergraduate,
Student support,
Indigenous Australian stories
A different pathway to success
Everyone’s journey to university is different, but support is available to anyone experiencing challenges. Bryce Halloran has found success studying a course that matters to him.
30 December, 2021
Filed under:
Undergraduate,
Biomedical Sciences,
Career changers
Career change in health
Stephen found his true passion following an unexpected career change in health.