To recognise your achievements and help you progress, these benefits are designed for you to use throughout your life. Watch this space, as new benefits and initiatives are added over time. Do you have suggestions for initiatives that would benefit you? If so, contact us.
CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund
Learning doesn’t stop after graduation, and neither does the support we offer to our graduates.
The CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund provides financial assistance grants (up to $1,000 Australian dollars) for University alumni to participate in initiatives, events, training and projects to advance their professional field and/or enable them to develop or provide vital skills to support the community. The Grants support opportunities where there is a clear benefit to the broader community, through the activities funded for the recipient.
The CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund is supported by donations made by individuals and organisations, including alumni, employees, business, charitable trusts and foundations and community organisations. Visit our Giving to CQUniversity webpage to find out more or to donate.
Who can apply for a CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund Grant?
You’re eligible to apply to the fund if you’ve graduated from CQUniversity with a vocational or higher education qualification.
How can I apply for a CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund Grant?
- Read the CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund Procedure.
- Complete the CQUniCares Alumni Development Fund Application Form and email your application (including supporting documentation) to alumni-enquiries@cqu.edu.au.
Contact the Alumni Relations team for more information.
Coaching and mentoring skills
Sign up to our CQU Industry Connect - Networking & Mentoring program to help current students and recent graduates, or find yourself a mentor to provide guidance on your next steps. Find out more about mentoring.
Polish your mentoring skills through the free Coaching and Mentoring for Alumni short course (more information below).
Access free short courses
CQUni graduates can access free and low-cost professional development through our Be Different platform.
The Coaching and Mentoring for Alumni micro-credential is free for CQUni alumni, and is available through the Be Different platform. Participants receive a digital badge to display in a professional portfolio that acknowledges the completion of professional development.
Boost your skillset or launch the next stage of your career
Find out about the community and professional development short courses and micro-credentials available, or view our postgraduate offerings.
Access career resources like resume builders, interview tips, a positions vacant board (to post or view jobs) and more through Career Hub.
Receive personal assistance from the CQU Careers Team in up to 5 careers counselling sessions as well as a resume and job application checking service.
A few weeks after you become eligible to graduate, your student access to the CQUniversity library and e-databases will expire. However, you can apply for alumni access so you can keep using this great resource to stay current with new research and publications in your field.
Electronic database (E-Database) access
Alumni can access a select range of databases. The Databases for Alumni webpage has the latest information about which databases are currently available to alumni, plus links to open access resources.
New Users
The first time you want to access these resources you will need to complete the Alumni E-Database Access Application Form. Once completed, it can take up to three business days for your access to be granted. We will send you a confirmation email once granted.
Existing Users
If you need to reset your password, please contact the Technology and Services Assistance Centre (TASAC) (Toll Free 1300 666 620 or International + 61 7 4930 9090).
Due to changing vendor license conditions the range of databases available to CQUniversity alumni may alter. Please refer to the Databases for Alumni webpage regularly for the latest information.
Library access
Alumni can apply for free annual membership of CQUniversity's library. Please visit a library on any of our campuses where the library is publicly available to apply for a borrowing card. Physical loans must be borrowed in person. Visit the library website for further details about alumni borrowing information and regulations.
University networks
Gain access to professional and personal development, networking and social activities by building connections with fellow graduates in your area or discipline as part of an alumni network. Visit our Networks page for more information.
Graduates in China
Australia China Alumni Association
China-based alumni can join the Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA), an overarching program for all China-based graduates of Australian universities. ACAA membership is free and is a great opportunity for you to attend events, mentor (or be mentored), meet other graduates of Australian universities, hear about job vacancies and more. We encourage you to take advantage of the range of benefits on offer and join ACAA.
Australia China Alumni Awards
The prestigious Australia China Alumni Awards recognise outstanding work from Australian university graduates living in China. If you’d like to be considered for the Awards, ensure your location and employment details are up-to-date.
Lifelong email account
CQUni Mail is the name of the University's email system that is provided by Google. All recent graduates have a CQUni Mail email address which they can continue to use after graduation. If you graduated before CQUni Mail was in use and would like a @cqumail.com email address, please contact us.
Communications and events
Alumni have access to a range of free communications to keep you up-to-date with the latest news, initiatives and opportunities. Events are sent based on the location recorded in our alumni database - update your contact and employment details to ensure you hear relevant news, initiatives and opportunities.
Moodle and ePortfolio access
Course notes and subject outlines are available through Moodle for up to three years after graduation (this is dependent on the archiving schedule).
All CQUniversity graduates have access to the ePortfolio tool Portfolium. Alumni have lifetime access to Portfolium, to help showcase your academic work, achievements and graduate attributes. This career support tool supplements the traditional resume by directly highlighting skills and capabilities.
Access to Moodle and Portfolium is via the student portal using your existing CQU Username and Password. If you can’t remember your username or need your password reset, contact the Information Technology Helpdesk. You can contact the Helpdesk on free call (within Australia) on 1300 666 620 or email: tasac@cqu.edu.au. Please include your student ID number in your request.
Bookshop discounts
CQUni Alumni receive free shipping (within Australia) on Bookshop orders over $25. Apply the discount.
Creative and Performing Arts discounts – Mackay
The School of Education and The Arts, incorporating the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, encourages all CQUniversity Alumni to become a "Friend of the Conservatorium" to access advance bookings and special concession rates to a variety of concerts, master-classes and exhibitions presented by the School. Your support will benefit the next generation of performers studying at the Conservatorium.
Find out more about becoming a Conservatorium Friend.
Gym membership – Rockhampton
Rockhampton-based graduates can achieve a more active, healthy and relaxed lifestyle by joining the CQU gym, located on the North Rockhampton campus. The Centre’s facilities include an indoor and outdoor gym, heated pool, a large variety of classes, free tennis court hire and an athletics oval. CQUniversity alumni receive a 10% discount on gym memberships. To access the discount or for more information, contact the Sports Centre on (07) 4923 2159 or sportscentre@cqu.edu.au.
Travel deals
Travelcrew is a travel agent owned by CQUniversity. Subscribe to their fortnightly newsletter to receive the best domestic and international travel deals they can offer. Visit the Travelcrew website or email travelcrew@cqu.edu.au.
