Geraldton Universities Centre - GUC

Love our GUC Grads!
Philippa Rumble - Graduating Class of 2022 and CQU School of Education Medal winner ⭐️

🌟 Celebrating incredible educational contribution!!! 🌏Philippa Rumble💫.

Your outstanding contributions have earned a nomination for the prestigious Curtin University School of Education Teaching Excellence Award. 🏆🤝

To find out more about Philippa Rumble and Curtin University School of Education, see below:
https://www.facebook.com/curtineducation/

This is huge.

All of us who are big supporters of Constitutional recognition for First Nations people and a Voice to Parliament have been posting quotes and footage of Thomas Mayo to get his very important message out there.

No need to repost Q&A anymore friends. Just come along and listen for yourself.

RSVP here: https://www.yes23.com.au/yes_23_geraldton_town_hall_meeting_with_thomas_mayo

Places are limited book now!
https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/professional-development-sessions/

We are here to hear.....

Love our GUC Grads!!
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Class of 2008.
Congratulations Jade!!

🤩🥇 Local Legend 🤩🥇

Geraldton teacher Jade Foster has been recognised as one of twelve leading educators in Australia after being recently awarded a Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellowship for 2023 during an awards ceremony at Parliament House 👩‍🏫

Congratulations on such an inspirational achievement Mrs. Foster. You are a Local Legend 🏆

Photo caption: (L-R) Jade Foster and Jessica Rowe

USQ School of Nursing & Midwifery Head of School Professor Victoria Terry and Professor Clint Moloney are visiting the GUC today to view our nursing facilities, speak with staff, students, and stakeholders of the UniSQ Bachelor of Nursing program. Professor Terry and Professor Moloney are pictured here with first year nursing students studying NUR1120 Burden of Disease and Health Equity, along with GUC nursing tutor Michelle Gay, and GUC Nursing Academic Coordinator Adjunct Lecturer Dr Stephanie Millns Sizer.
Lovey to have you at the GUC Professor Terry and Professor Moloney. Sorry about the weather! 🌧💨

https://mailchi.mp/9385a5f5b293/upcoming-events-at-the-guc

Applications for the STEPS Bridging Program for Semester 1 2024 open today......to register your interest please visit: https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/steps-bridging-2/

Taking the next STEP in the higher education journey....our current CQUniversity Australia STEPS Bridging Course students attending a Bachelor of Education information session with GUC Education Academic Coordinator Renee Olsen and Admin Support Tamarra Haynes.

This week is Adult Learners Week...Very proud of our very own Bachelor of Social Work Graduate Belinda Flavel for sharing her story of being a adult learner....

Learning ambassador Belinda Flavel - Adult Learners Week Belinda Flavel, now 42 years old and a single mum to her 6 year old daughter started university at the age of 35. She didn’t finish year 10, because a...

To inform yourself on the upcoming referendum and what the Voice will do, information is at hand. See: https://voice.gov.au/resources/information-booklet

Thinking of studying in 2024?
🎓 Unlock Your Potential with a Business Degree!
Are you ready to pave the way to a successful and dynamic career?
A degree in Business could be your key to a world of opportunities. Gain invaluable knowledge in marketing, finance, management, and more.
Don't miss out on the chance to invest in your future success!
APPLY NOW: https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/accounting-business/

Book your place for this great event from our friends at Pollinators - CityHive and WIBB in support of R U OK?Day.

It's on. On October 14, Australians will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to vote Yes to recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution through a Voice.

Professional Development Short Courses Delivered right here at the GUC!
Effective Communication Skills – Thursday 21 September

To book your place visit: https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/professional-development-sessions/
About the course
Whilst we communicate all the time, there are significant pitfalls that many fall prey to. Having effective communication skills improves relationships at work as well as achieving desired outcomes more frequently. This program outlines the essential skills for communicating clearly and confidently with impact and authority.

Professional Development – Geraldton Universities Centre Professional Development Short CoursesDelivered right here at the GUC!GUC provides professional development short courses with our dynamic facilitator Jill McCrum of JEM Training.Effective Communication Skills – Thursday 21 September Whilst we communicate all the time, there are significant pitfal...

Thinking of studying in 2024?
📈 Elevate Your Career with an Accounting Degree!
An Accounting degree equips you with skills that unlock a world of opportunities.
Reasons to Choose Accounting
- Financial Insights: Master the art of financial analysis. Interpret data to guide strategic decisions and drive business success.
- Detail-Oriented: Precision matters. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy in financial records, helping businesses thrive.
- Path to Leadership: Accountants often ascend to managerial roles. Your financial expertise can propel you into leadership positions.
APPLY NOW! https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/accounting-business/

Thinking of studying in 2024?
Are you looking for a career that lets you make a difference in people's lives?
Social work might be the perfect fit for you!
As a social worker, you'll have the opportunity to help individuals, families, and communities overcome challenges and improve their well-being. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful career!
https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/social-work/

Only 2 spots left with Jill McCrum at GUC on August 17 for Having Difficult Conversations. Book now at https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/professional-development-sessions/

It’s our Tiambra’s birthday today. A big thank you to JK for the birthday photo! Come and see us today and tomorrow at the 2023 McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo

First year CQUniversity Australia Social Work students are making the most of the casual surrounds of GUC's 24 hour study hall today as we facilitate their one week residential school. This could be you in 2024. Find out more at https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/social-work/

Congratulations to GUC Graduates Lloyd Story (Bachelor of Education) and Tahlia Cook (Indigenous Tertiary Enabling) and current GUC students Jasmin Carcuevas (STEPS), Zac Wheeldon and Ahmad Zain Azman (Bachelor of Education).
So proud of you all....and so glad that the GUC is here to help meet regional workforce needs....

Interested in apply for Bachelor of Nursing for 2024?
The GUC is hosting a Bachelor of Nursing Info Session on Monday 4th September.
This is a registration only event......to register, please visit:
https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/nursing/

A big shout out to Mahmoud Elshwekh, Managing Partner Chemist Warehouse Geraldton. Mahmoud has kindly donated a nebuliser machine and blood pressure monitor to Geraldton Universities Centre - GUC. We will use this equipment for the University of Southern Queensland - Australia Bachelor of Nursing degree, in class....right here at the GUC... this makes a big difference to our students' learning of both theoretical and practical skills.
Mahmoud is pictured here with our very own Academic Nursing Coordinator Dr Stephanie Millns Sizer.

Semester Two gets underway with some special help for our students - https://mailchi.mp/8d40dffc72f1/whats-happening-at-the-guc-13561196

A HUGE THANK YOU to Rigters IGA - Queens Supermarket! They will be kindly donating a monthly box of free fruit for our students. The fruit will compliment the student community pantry that we have set up here at the GUC, to help our students who are balancing studying with cost of living pressures. 🙏

Interested in Professional Development Courses for your staff? The GUC are keen to know! Please take our quick survey so we know best how to meet your needs. Take the survey here 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GUCPDSurvey

Welcome to our new STEPS students who are embarking on their university journey with us in Semester Two....today was orientation day and looking forward to getting to know you all better over the next 12 weeks..

If you've been thinking about university, but don't meet entry requirements, then STEPS bridging course may be for you.....check it out.
https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/steps-bridging-2/

Happy NAIDOC Week!
Honouring and celebrating our Yamatji Nation Elders.
Here at the GUC, we are so proud of our First Nations people, their cultures and histories and celebrate the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Professional Development RIGHT HERE at the GUC...
Having Difficult Conversations

Thursday August 17 - $440 pp

Some conversations are difficult to have, and many people are unsure how to approach them. It may be with a client, a colleague or a staff member. This program will help you identify the tools necessary to ensure those conversations go smoothly and have positive outcomes.
To book your place: https://www.guc.edu.au/courses/professional-development-sessions/

Enjoying our Reconciliation Week lunch (yes, a little late I know) with a lovely spread from RT Café and Restaurant. The saltbush butter goes marvellous with the damper rolls which go marvellous with the pumpkin soup. Perfect for a winters day. following lunch we will be watching a couple of docos on reconciliation.

GUC is planning our next series of one day management PD courses, delivered right here in Geraldton. Please tell us what your business needs most.

See you at the MEEDAC Midwest Community Expo tomorrow (Thursday) 10am at Central Regional TAFE.

Congratulations to our STEPS students who celebrated the end of the course with a morning tea. You have now completed the first STEP of your university journey. (pardon the pun :)

Applications for STEPS Bridging Course for semester two are NOW OPEN.....STEPS is FREE and will not only give you entrance to university, but will also give you the skills needed to succeed once you are there.
To apply use this link https://bit.ly/STEPSBRIDGING

Great to address the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry- MWCCI Mid West Economic Summit today, advocating for the need for fully accessible courses from WA Uni’s that allow regional people to have an equitable choice of university courses that they can complete where they live.
Allowing regional people to fully participate in the jobs of the future is the least we should have to ask for.

A big component of the USQ School of Nursing & Midwifery Bachelor of Nursing course is residential schools where our students learn the clinical skills needed to qualify as a Registered Nurse. Under the expert tutelage of Academic Course Coordinator, Dr Stephanie Millns Sizer, the GUC runs residential schools right here at our campus, and also at the excellent simulated hospital ward facilities at Central Regional TAFE.
Loving the pink scrubs Dr Steph....

Always great to be out and about at our local schools. Thank you Champion Bay Senior High School for inviting us along 🙏🏻.

Appreciation Post - Thank you to Bluff Point Primary School, WA, Australia for their ongoing support of our education students. As part of their CQUniversity Australia Health and Physical Education unit, GUC students taught a PE lesson for Bluff Point Pre-Primary and Kindy students working on their fundamental movement skills. 🙏

Great to be part of the Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Centre opening yesterday in Narrogin. Lumen is the newest RUC to open in WA, with study hubs in Merredin, Narrogin, York, and Wongan Hills. Regional University Centre's provide students in regional and remote areas access to higher education without having to leave their community. Great to see that this opportunity is now possible for people living in the Wheatbelt.