Imagine a vast canopy of stars as the night sky unfolds, sweeping arid plains, and gorgeous dawns humming with the song of native birds. Your dream of a well-deserved escape from the city is possible with the John Curtin Weekend (JCW)!
The program offers students the chance to volunteer in Western Australia’s beautiful regional and remote areas, alongside amazing people and unique events. Between 6 September and 6 October, you will have the chance of travelling to locations such as Busselton, Gingin, Avon Valley and many more, with experiences ranging from overnight stays to two-day stays!
Not only will you get to explore WA’s backyard and make a bunch of friends, but you’ll learn valuable tangible skills and have experiences that a classroom can’t provide.
Week 1 (6 – 8 September)
– Gin Gin Observatory Trip 1
– Collie Horse Power
– Avon Valley Environmental Society
– Busselton Scouts
Week 2 (13 – 15 September)
– Gin Gin Observatory Trip 2
– Cuby GrooveFest
– Koorda Agricultural Show (Arriving 14 September and departing 15 September)
Week 3 (20 – 23 September)
– Plein Air Festival Mandurah (Arriving 21 September and departing 23 September – Public Holiday weekend)
– York Festival Trip 1
– Chittering Peace Be Still Trip
Week 4 (27 – 29 September)
– York Festival Trip 2
Week 5 (4 – 6 October)
– Nungarin Harvest Festival
– Dardanup Bull & Barrel Festival
– Toodyay Agricultural Show
– Waroona Agricultural Show
Free trips are available
Thanks to the generosity of the Faculty of Business & Law, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Science & Engineering, students can participate in a JCW opportunity for FREE this year! To reduce barriers to participation and increase equity, each Faculty will sponsor a small number of students to participate in up to two JCW regional trips in 2024. But hurry there are only limited spots available! T&Cs apply*.
Slots for John Curtin Weekend programs are limited, so sign up now!
Take a glimpse of JCW
Around an hour and 30 minutes is the town of Northam, where a few students took on an unforgettable experience to volunteer at the Northam Agricultural Show.
*Please note that Students are only eligible to participate in up to two JCW’s using the faculty sponsorships for JCW 2024 and that they do need to cover the initial $70.00 cost of the regional trip. Once a student has secured a sponsored position, the full amount will be reimbursed to them after they have attended the trip. If you are unable to attend the trip, refunds will only be provided if there are extenuating circumstances and will be processed 1-2 weeks after attending the trip. For more information, contact cv@curtin.edu.au.
