Learning without limits: Natalie’s study journey
Learning without limits: Natalie’s Study Journey Natalie grew up in York and now lives in Merredin, firmly rooted in The Wheatbelt. Her education journey is shaped by curiosity, persistence and a deep love of learning. Natalie has completed multiple degrees, across different study modes as technology evolved. She jokes that she once set herself the […]
Staying close to country: Sian’s study journey
Staying close to country: Sian’s study journey Finding her way after school Sian grew up in the wide, golden stretches of Wyalkatchem. The kind of childhood where space, family, and farm life shape you long before you realise it. After finishing Year 12, she did what many young people feel pressured to do and chose […]
Creating Connection: Aash’s story of community and leadership
Creating connection: Aash’s story of community and leadership Life across continents Aash likes to joke that when people ask where he’s from, the answer depends on who’s asking. His family is Indian, he was born in Zambia, grew up in Zimbabwe, moved to Kalgoorlie, and now calls Ellenbrook home. “I’m from everywhere, really,” he laughs. […]
A Big Year for Lumen – Highlights from 2025
A Big Year for Lumen – Highlights from 2025! What an incredible year it’s been for Lumen Study Hubs! From new hub openings to workshops, community events, and school visits, we’ve been busy connecting, supporting, and empowering regional learners. This year saw the official opening of our Northam Study Hub and sister Hub […]
Northam Study Hub: Officially Open for Wheatbelt Students
Northam Study Hub: Officially Open for Wheatbelt Students The Lumen Northam Study Hub was officially opened on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, by the Federal Minister for Education the Hon Jason Clare MP, marking a major milestone for regional tertiary access across the Wheatbelt. The Northam Hub is the fifth Lumen Regional University Study Hub to […]
From horses to higher degrees: Annette’s path to a PhD
From horses to higher degrees: Annette’s path to a PhD Growing up on her family farm in the central Wheatbelt, Annette always loved two things: life in the country and horses. For many regional students, the thought of university can feel like a huge leap and returning to study later in life can seem even […]
Scholarship Opportunities
Curtin University Scholarship Opportunities 2026 Are you a regional, rural, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student looking to study at Curtin? Curtin has a range of scholarship opportunities available to help support students during their studies. Applications close 24 November 2025 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students – Apply once to be considered for all relevant […]
Peggy Olsson’s Lifelong Learning Journey: Family, Flexibility, and Finding Her Path
Peggy Olsson’s Lifelong Learning Journey: Family, Flexibility, and Finding Her Path For Peggy Olsson, education has never been a straight line it’s been a winding, rewarding journey marked by courage, commitment, and family support. Now a teacher at Beacon Primary School, Peggy recently completed her postgraduate degree with Curtin University, all while juggling her roles […]
From Physiotherapy to Health Promotion: Jo’s Education Journey
From Physiotherapy to Health Promotion: Jo’s Education Journey Life Long Learning For many, the idea of returning to study after years in the workforce and/or raising a family can be daunting. However, for Jo, lifelong learning became a way to expand her skills, embrace new challenges, and make a real difference in rural health. […]
Ellenbrook Study Hub: Open for Business!
Ellenbrook Study Hub: Open for Business! In an exciting step forward for education and community development, the City of Swan and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Wheatbelt have joined forces to establish the Ellenbrook Study Hub. The Hub is a venture supported by the Australian Government through the Suburban University Study Hubs Program. A formal signing […]
Pioneering Paths: Jess Daniels’ Journey in Health Promotion
Pioneering Paths: Jess Daniels’ Journey in Health Promotion We caught up with our Narrogin Lumen Study Hub neighbour, Jess Daniels from Holyoake to hear more about her educational journey. Jess’s story is one of determination, adaptability and following your intuition. It was truly inspiring to hear Jess explain how she wanted something, saw an opportunity […]
Chris – graduating ahead of time
Meet Chris! Chris graduated with a Diploma of Counselling ahead of time in early 2024. In 2023, whilst in a role as a lecturer at Leederville TAFE, Chris enrolled in a Diploma of Counselling through Central Regional TAFE Kalgoorlie. Living in York, he was not able to attend classes in person and decided to study […]
Celebrating a Year of Lumen – Looking Back on 2024
Celebrating a Year of Lumen – Looking Back on 2024 What a year it has been! From local events like the Northam Directions Workforce Solutions Careers Expo and the York Agricultural Society Show, to outreach in Perth and even Coffs Harbour, Lumen has been proud to support local learning here in the Wheatbelt. Our team has been dedicated to […]
Rain Rodenburg: Embracing Opportunities and Supporting Students in Merredin
Rain Rodenburg:Embracing Opportunities and Supporting Students in Merredin Rain Rodenburg, Lumen’s Study Hubs Coordinator in Merredin, brings a unique perspective to her role, shaped by her background in both education and cultural exchange. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Rain explains, “We don’t have school buses. We all cycle to school. We don’t have school […]
Shannon Diamond: Building Her Knowledge for a Bright Future
Shannon Diamond: Building Her Knowledge for a Bright Future Meet Shannon Diamond, a dedicated student pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Conservation and Wildlife Biology and Environmental Science and Management at Murdoch University. Originally from Pingelly, Shannon has always been drawn to the natural world. “Growing up in a rural area, […]
Ellenbrook Study Hub Approved: A Major Step Towards Accessible Tertiary Education
Ellenbrook Study Hub Approved: A Major Step Towards Accessible Tertiary Education Regional Development Australia Wheatbelt (RDA Wheatbelt) and the City of Swan are delighted to announce the approval of the Ellenbrook Study Hub, set to open in 2025. This exciting initiative, funded under the Australian Government’s Suburban University Study Hubs program—a key recommendation of the […]
Lifelong Learning: Mandy Walker’s Journey
Lifelong Learning: Mandy Walker’s Journey During Adult Learners Week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Mandy Walker, the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Western Australia State Winner. Mandy is not only a local business owner and advocate, but also a dedicated student at Lumen’s Wongan Hills University Study Hub. Here’s her inspiring story […]
Adult Learners Week: Lisa’s Story
“I believe that you are never too old to undertake study and upskill. I am Lisa, Student Support Officer with York Lumen Study Hub. I am passionate about education and ensuring that everyone, especially rural and remote students, have the opportunity to continue their educational journey. In 2016, as a single mother of eight, I […]
Leanne’s Success Story
Meet Leanne! Leanne is a busy bee and studying a double major; Community Development and Sociology at Murdoch University. She chose these majors because she wants to help her community. Leanne is also heavily involved in the local State Emergency Services (SES). She is originally from Parmelia and moved regularly throughout her life until settling […]
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Evoke Ag
Evoke Ag Three Lumen students won the opportunity to attend the Evoke Ag conference in Perth on 20 and 21 February, fully sponsored by Regional Development Australia Wheatbelt, Wheatbelt Development Commission, and Lumen. Read what our students have learned: Annette: “A big emphasis on working and growing together, collaborating and communicating. Diversity and unity: different […]
Working with Curtin to empower our Wheatbelt students
Working with Curtin to empower our Wheatbelt students We’re thrilled to announce a partnership between Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Study Hubs and Curtin University! We signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen our commitment to supporting Curtin students through the Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Study Hubs. This collaboration aims to build aspiration and make […]
Succeeding at Uni with ADHD
Succeeding at Uni with ADHD The Regional University Study Hubs Network organised a free webinar on Succeeding at Uni with ADHD presented by Dr Michelle Toner, ADHD Coach. The webinar helped identify common challenges for students with ADHD and tips for addressing them. Dr Michelle Toner presented helpful tools and systems to assist students, so […]
WA Regional Higher Education Exchange
WA Regional Higher Education Exchange On March 21 and 22, 2024, Curtin University, in collaboration with ACSES, hosted the WA Regional Higher Education Exchange. Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Study Hubs attended the event alongside Geraldton University Centre, Pilbara Kimberly University Centre, and Great Southern University Centre. Lumen Student Support Officers travelled from Merredin, Narrogin, Wongan […]
Bella’s Success Story
Meet Bella! She has recently completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy (Extended Masters) at Curtin University after completing her Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sports and Rehabilitation. Bella is originally from Wongan Hills, but now calls Bruce Rock home. She always wanted to be a Physiotherapist – see her Year 6 yearbook photo! Bella learnt quite […]
Eion’s Success Story
Lumen brings you the story of how Eion grew into the successful Chartered Accountant he is today! The Lumen team are passionate about education, boosting the potential of future generations and understanding the needs of communities like ours across the Wheatbelt. To better understand and support those studying in our region, we headed out into […]
Lumen Official Opening
Lumen Launches in the Wheatbelt! 3 May 2023 We are excited to announce the official opening of the Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Centre. Opened at the Narrogin study hub by the Federal Assistant Minister for Education; Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Senator the Hon. Anthony Chisholm and the Senator for WA the Hon. Sue Lines. […]
The York Study Hub is OPEN for Business
The York Study Hub is OPEN for Business RDA Wheatbelt is pleased to introduce our Director for the Lumen WRUC. Elise Woods has a strong presence across the Wheatbelt through previous positions with the Wheatbelt Development Commission and brings to this program a suite of skills and experience, plus the enthusiasm required to roll out […]
Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Centre
Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Centre RDA Wheatbelt is very excited to announce that the Agreement with the Federal Government for the Lumen Wheatbelt Regional University Centre (Lumen WRUC) has been completed and the program will now commence. RDA Wheatbelt was successful in securing funds through the 2022 Regional University Centres funding round. After many months of […]