Don’t just finish with a degree, finish with stories

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Theo Fourie has patiently worked away for his next opportunity to realise his rugby dreams. This breakthrough arrived this year, making his debut off the bench for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby competition. Speaking to the Melbourne Rebels after his debut, Theo reflected on the opportunity: “Everyone at the club has been so supported with all the host families have been a part of my journey, all the coaches and all the players have been so supportive. To be able to share these moments with them was unbelievable.” This season, Theo was also awarded the Rebels Community Engagement Award.

Patrice Brown received a CQUniversity alumni award. Patrice completed a Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) while working in Mackay’s sugar industry, then taking a Master of Civil Engineering into environmental management roles. Patrice founded CQG Consulting in 2003 after seeing growing demand for consultants across CQ industry – and realising most were being flown in from cities. The business now has five offices across Queensland and nearly 40 staff. Patrice has also helped create new jobs and training for Traditional Owners as a founder of local Indigenous business Tunaba, a joint venture between the Darumbal People and CQG.

Australian honour

Sophie Smith represented the Australian under 18 girls touch football team in the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in Brisbane during May. Making her Australian debut, Sophie’s team won their division after a 13-3 win over New Zealand in the final. The Australian Emus team also played games against Cook Islands (winning 17-2) and Singapore (winning 21-2). Sophie is now studying at James Cook University in Townsville.