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, […]
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 […]
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 […]