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Shanae’s passion for caring delivers her dream to work in health

Shanae’s passion for caring delivers her dream to work in health

A proud Dharug woman, born and raised on Darkinjung Country on the New South Wales’ Central Coast, Shanae Godbold always knew she wanted to go into some form of medicine.

Food and nutrition degree serves Keren a rewarding career

Food and nutrition degree serves Keren a rewarding career

Coming from a ‘foodie family’, Keren Peter says food has always been in her blood, so studying the Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition was a natural choice.

Kicking goals on and off the field, Joeli proves you can do it all

Kicking goals on and off the field, Joeli proves you can do it all

Being an elite athlete, working part time, and studying to become a teacher, Joeli Morris proves that with determination and the right support, you can do it all and get a degree at the same time.

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Proving age is just a number, Arlyn wants to inspire more women in their 50s to pursue education

Proving age is just a number, Arlyn wants to inspire more women in their 50s to pursue education

Ever since Arlyn Ellis was a child, it was her dream to one day become a nurse – but she never thought it was possible.

Sky’s the limit for graduates on the Central Coast

Sky’s the limit for graduates on the Central Coast

New nurses, teachers and food scientists are among those poised to make a difference on the Central Coast and beyond, following a celebration of their study achievements at the University of Newcastle Ourimbah graduation this week.

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Why I donate

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