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.

Making the impossible possible

When Daniel Ironside walked into ACU’s Strathfield Campus for Open Day, he wasn’t certain about his future – but something clicked. The campus wasn’t the biggest or flashiest, but it felt right. It felt like home.

Future student

A lifelong passion for midwifery

The proud Torres Strait Islander who is following her dream to become a midwife.

Community

Coat tales: The story of men's fashion in 20th century Australia

We sat down with ACU historians Melissa Bellanta and Lorinda Cramer to discuss their first-of-a-kind exploration of men’s dress.

Career

A tale of two loves

Bethany Gleeson has always loved psychology and children. After a clinical psychology detour, she’s returning to paediatric care.

Global

Meet the real-life Indiana Jones

ACU’s Associate Professor Duncan Cook is a researcher and geographer whose career path began with a love of the great outdoors.

Lifestyle

How to prepare for anything life can throw at you

Self-compassion is the new ‘superpower’ that can give students resilience and inner calm, with Dr Madeleine Fraser.

Study

Focusing on the positives

Meet Lachlan Sibir, the ACU graduate who has worked hard to earn himself the luxury of career options.