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JCU and Army speaking the same language
JCU is expanding its language program to provide soldiers with vital communication skills for deployments.
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After her deployment to Afghanistan, Linda McNaughton noticed a lot of her mates faced their biggest challenge when they returned home. When she realised she could no longer help them personally, she decided to study Social Work as a holistic approach to mental health.
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Uni ready to ‘get square’ against Army
JCU takes on Townsville’s 3rd Brigade in the annual “Battle of the Icons” Uni vs Army Games.
Research
Soldiers ‘use the force’ to stay fighting fit
JCU researchers have given soldiers a potential new way to work out based on assessments from force plates.
Research
New program to boost veterans’ health
A new program designed to help Townsville veterans thrive physically and mentally has been rolled out by JCU.
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*QTAC Professional & Postsecondary Schedules from 2024/2025 Admissions Schedule P2011: Commissioned Officers and Related Qualifications.