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Faculty of Health news
![New research at Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to understand what influences parental decisions about giving their children antibiotics.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-08/iStock-1131383947-min.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=KCuHjIxH)
New study examines parental decisions on child antibiotic use
A new study at Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to find out what affects parental decisions when giving their children antibiotic medicine.
![More than 10 qualifications in health and community services will be free to study for students to better support more community service workers applying to study, thanks to Charles Darwin University (CDU).](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-08/CDU%20waives%20fees%20for%20health%20and%20community%20services%20.png?h=f13e2c9a&itok=kNtmOXHW)
CDU waives fees for health and community services
More than 10 qualifications in health and community services will be free to study for students to better support more community service workers applying to study, thanks to Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory Government.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) in the Northern Territory and Western Sydney University in New South Wales have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the establishment of a CDU Menzies School of Medicine, and growth of the Northern Territory’s medical workforce.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-08/WSU%20CDU%20-%20MOU%20signing%20-%20Min.jpg?h=a6146b05&itok=kzECku1l)
Western Sydney University, CDU and Menzies partner to establish the Northern Territory’s own medical school
Charles Darwin University (CDU), Western Sydney University and Menzies School of Health Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the establishment of the CDU Menzies School of Medicine, and growth of the Northern Territory’s medical workforce.
![Charles Darwin University (CDU) will become one of the first universities in Australia to enable students to qualify for registration as a personal trainer with AUSactive at the completion of their first year of study in the Exercise and Sport Science degrees.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2022-07/CDU%E2%80%99s%20students%20eligible%20to%20become%20registered%20personal%20trainers.jpg?h=ee72ea24&itok=2_xMMY6Q)
CDU’s students eligible to become registered personal trainers
Territory students can now qualify to become personal trainers at the completion of their first year of study at Charles Darwin University (CDU), enabling them to work in the fitness industry while they continue their study.
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CDU student competes in national final for Pharmacy Student of the Year
Charles Darwin University (CDU) pharmacy student Irene Stergos has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Viatris Pharmacy Student of the Year by the Australian Pharmaceutical Society.
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More than 10 CDU VET staff and students recognised in NT Training Awards
Charles Darwin University (CDU) staff and students in Vocational Education and Training (VET) have been recognised as finalists in the 2022 Northern Territory Training Awards.
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CDU student follows football dreams with AFLW
Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Dominique Carbone has taken the next step in her footballing journey, having just signed with Hawthorn as the AFLW season kicks off.
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Student paramedics support Finke Desert Race as CDU launches paramedicine in Alice Springs
Student paramedics will be providing emergency medical support to riders and spectators under the supervision of qualified paramedics as part of the Finke Desert Race.
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Research finds social work placements not sustainable for Australian students
Australian social work students in regional and remote locations who undertake unpaid university placements are likely to suffer from financial stress and poor mental health outcomes, according to researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU).