Humanitarian, Disaster and Emergency Management
Studying to start a career in humanitarian aid: Cecilia’s story
Cecilia wants a career helping people, so she’s studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies at CDU. After traveling for a while and spending some time working with children, she’s upped the ante and is completing her degree so she’s prepared to work with refugees and special migrants.
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Studying to support the refugee community: Esther's story
Meet Esther Canmue. A refugee herself, she’s passionate about providing support for new refugees arriving in Australia. She’s investing in her career by studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies at CDU – while working full time as a refugee and asylum seeker support worker and raising a family.
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Is there such a thing as 'natural' disasters?
Is being vulnerable to the forces of nature entirely due to our social, economic and political decisions? This is a question Dr Jonatan Lassa, a senior lecturer in Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management at CDU, explores in his research and teaching.
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How can Indonesia address its vulnerability to earthquakes?
In the wake of a major earthquake on the island of Lombok in Indonesia, Dr Jonatan Lassa, a senior lecturer in Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management at CDU, asks the question: is it time for Indonesia to embrace radical change?
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Stephanie’s on a mission to create lasting change
Stephanie hopes to use the knowledge and experiences gained while studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies to initiate social change.
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I want to change the world: Taking a new global perspective home
Ready to turn your passion for positive change, humanitarianism and helping others into a rewarding career? Hear how one CDU student got hands-on experience in the field at the 2017 Engineers Without Borders Design Summit in India.
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The Humanitarian Design Summit: Everything I was expecting and more.
Tiana Hokins is currently studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies online whilst raising a new born baby. Through Charles Darwin University she was given the opportunity to attend the Engineers Without Borders Humanitarian Design Summit in India and describes it as one of the most amazing experiences she has had to date.
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