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.

From persecution to prosperity for Iraqi-born schoolteacher

Shamiran Merkhaal arrived in Australia as a refugee with only a few words of English. A decade later, she teaches low socio-economic youth in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Future student

Getting ahead by giving back

We all know good grades help you get into uni. Another way to gain entry to your dream degree is by giving back to your community.

Community

Fear of death: Can art smash the last taboo?

How art can help us come to terms with our own mortality.

Career

Launching a new career

Cherie Martin spent 13 years up in the air as a flight attendant before switching directions to study midwifery. Here's how this mum of three made a move into the maternity ward.

Global