Our passionate educators recognised for their innovation and care
Congratulations to the Flinders graduates and passionate educators who have been recognised with teaching awards in 2025. PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARDS WINNERS & FINALISTS Innovation in […]
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Creating opportunities for others to grow
For Andrew Mittiga (BEd(MidSecSch), BA’18), teaching has always been about more than just lessons in the classroom. It’s about connection, inspiration, and creating opportunities for others […]
Building a vision
Thursina Islamic International Boarding School (IIBS) founder and CEO, Nur Abidin (MEd ’11) was born in a small Indonesian village where most people worked in agriculture […]
A teacher and a learner
Growing up in Adelaide’s southern suburbs in a busy family of four kids, Jason McKenzie (BEd(MidSecSch), BA’19) has always been curious about the world around him. […]
Teaching outside the box
Growing up on a farm in Mildura, Cherie Dawkins (BEd(Sec), BSpecEd ’20, GradCertLeaderEd ’22) has always had a heart for helping others. Her upbringing held family […]
Supporting those that support us
As the head of research and training at The Hospital Research Foundation Group – Military and Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA), Dr Henry Bowen (BPsychSc’15, GradDipPsychAdv […]
The path to reconciliation runs through education
Education is the key to reconciliation – and Professor Jackie Huggins AM (DipEd ’88, BA(Hons) ’90) says it starts with Indigenous Australians succeeding in higher education, […]
Using movement to build connection and wellbeing
For Gary Ledson (BSportHlthPhysAct ’25), movement has always been part of life. “As a kid I have vague memories of wanting to go out the door […]
Making every lesson count
More than just a teacher, Matthew McCurry (BEd(UP/LS) ’03) has been a mentor and confidante to countless students throughout his career – for many, entering the […]