Medicine Student Molly Donkin recently joined over 1,000 competitors in the IRONMAN Cairns. Now she shares how adopting a winning mindset helps her take on new challenges.
JCU Alumni Lauren Krause credits her own outstanding teachers for inspiring her to pursue a career in education. Now graduated and working as a primary school teacher in the Central Queensland town of Emerald, Lauren is reaping the rewards of rural living.
Among the inspiring change-makers announced for this year's Australian of the Year Local Hero Awards are two JCU Alumni, Melissa Redsell and Belinda Young. Each with their own mission of empowering the women in their community to live safe and supported, these two local heroes are using their education, skills and experience to truly make a difference.
In 1977, when JCU Economics Alumni Madonna Tomes (nee McLachlan) arrived in Townsville with dreams of becoming a teacher, she never would have thought that she would have an impact on the Australian airline industry or make a difference in the APY Lands in South Australia.
Working with the North Queensland Cowboys since 1994, Kevin Marty wanted to develop the skills to support players' wellbeing both on and off the field. After studying Psychology at JCU, Kevin became the club's Wellbeing and Education Manager and is now supporting the players to kick both mental health and career goals.