U Can Thrive
An alumni support hub
As an initiative that we kicked off during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve decided that UCanThrive is here to stay! While the pandemic presented its own unique challenges to life as we knew it, normality includes many highs and lows of its own and so we’ve put together a hub of carefully curated content to help you and your loved ones live your best lives!
Getting creative

Tips, Tricks and Hacks to be More Creative
Tips, Tricks and Hacks to be More Creative
Diane Phillips – Senior Lecturer, University of Canberra
Being a creative thinker is a bit like learning to ride a bike
Learn the tips and tricks to assist you in creative thinking and developing your brain with Diane Phillips.

Five Tips to Improve Your Photography
Five Tips to Improve Your Photography
Tyler Cherry – Multimedia Content Producer, University of Canberra
Learn how to take great photos
University of Canberra Alumni Tyler Cherry has five tips to assist you in your photography journey – whether you’re using a high quality camera or just your phone. Learn some compositional techniques to take your photos to the next level.
Around the house

Four Key Steps to Organise Any Space
Four Key Steps to Organise Any Space
Amy Kennedy – The Organising Bee
Learn organising concepts and tips that can be applied to the home or office.
UC Alumni Amy Kennedy is a Professional Organiser and Decluttering Expert. Get tips from the best on how to organise your space your way.
Home schooling

Incorporating STEM Learning at Home in the Early Years
Incorporating STEM Learning at Home in the Early Years
Dr Amanda Levido – ELSA Communications Coordinator, University of Canberra
STEM learning doesn’t have to take place in the classroom
Discover ways to introduce activities that encourage curiosity and engagement in your children.

How to make hand sanitiser at home
How to make hand sanitiser at home
Ashraf Ghanem – Associate Professor, University of Canberra
Save a trip to the shops!
Learn how to make hand sanitiser at home with just three ingredients and water.

Home Schooling Ideas for Primary Aged Children
Home Schooling Ideas for Primary Aged Children
Kym Simoncini – Associate Professor, University of Canberra
Home schooling looks different for every family
Discover tips to make the home schooling journey as easy as possible for all members of your household.
Physical and mental health

Manifesting a Game Changer
Manifesting a Game Changer
PJ Ashley – The Pillar Code
Manifesting is an important component of feeling like you are in control of your life.
Learn about goal setting, power of positivity, conscious and subconscious blocks, as well as where manifestation sits in your life.