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Layla Essack
Earthwatch InstituteStudent Challenge: Protecting Wetlands for the Future
Curious about what citizen science looks like? We spoke to Year 12 student Layla Essack about her trip to Mackay…
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Artist, designer and inventor Jessie French shares with us…
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In her final semester of studying for a Bachelor of…
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Eve Fetherstonhaugh
Architecture student Eve Fetherstonhaugh shares her…
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Colby Bryce
Colby's educational journey was only beginning when he…
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Ned Prescott
Learn how Ned found his passion for electrical engineering…
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Brenda McKinty
Brenda McKinty was awarded a George Alexander Foundation…
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Michael Dal Zotto
In 2008, Michael received an International Specialised…
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Shane Wiechnik
Furniture and wooden artifacts conservator Shane Wiechnik…
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Serine Lee
A published scientific researcher, avid writer, Bachelor of…
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Ruby Schembri
In her second year of study for a Bachelor of Pharmacy, JCU…
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Foster Cunningham
University of South Australia scholar Foster Cunningham…
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Hannah Webb
A fellowship allowed Hannah to travel to foreign Mints to…
Read MoreAustralian Catholic University Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Jessica Britton
ACU scholar Jessica Britton is not only studying for a…
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Simone De Nys
Simone shares her experience on a six-week Japanese…
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Stirling Jeans
RMIT scholar Stirling Jeans shared the habits keeping him…
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Paz Pisarski
GAF and RMIT alumna Paz Pizarski has been busy since…
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Andrew McLeod-Warner
Bachelor of Paramedicine student Andrew McLeod-Warner…
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Michelle Ginnivan
We caught up with GAF and RMIT alumna Michelle Ginnivan…
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Kayla Rowe
When she’s not busy studying Marine Science, Wildlife…
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Ella Mulquiney
Ella shares how a career in Biomedical Engineering will…
Read MoreEarthwatch Institute Underwater Landscapes of Queensland’s Islands
Jess Peart
In 2014 Jess was supported by The George Alexander…
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Aga Jones
Fellow Aga Jones’ passion for sustainable floristry has…
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Samantha Crisp
Moving over 2,500 km from Esperance to Townsville for…
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Georgia McDonald
An internship in Japan, attending the International…
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Caitlin Polack
In 2011 Caitlin was supported by The George Alexander…
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Daniel Schultheis
Daniel shares his experience visiting film development…
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Pip Wheaton
Pip shares her experience undertaking a Business Innovation…
Read MoreRMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education)
Simone Nalder
From playing netball in the Victorian Netball League and…
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Tara Cherian
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery scholar Tara…
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Anna Lewenhagen-Allvin
"I think that work experience is invaluable, especially in…
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James Hicks
James shares how his new role as Graduate Mechanical…
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Prue Rothwell
Prue Rothwell is passionate about local food movements and…
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Corey McKibbin
Corey shares his experience completing a Japanese study…
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Emma Josey
Emma shares her experience living in Alice Springs and how…
Read MoreThe Gordon Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Louise Nicholas
Louise fills us in on her future career goal of planning…
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Caitlin Polack
Learn how Caitlin, a past Earthwatch Student Challenger…
Read MoreISS Institute Manuscript and Book Conservation
Bronwen Glover
With the support of an International Specialised Skills…
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Scott Champion
Scott Champion is a golf course architect who is especially…
Read MoreRMIT University Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
Natasha Karner
Natasha was kind enough to speak at a recent GAF networking…
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Roxy Ziegler
Roxy fills us in on her current career moves and “dream…
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Declan Fahey
Catch up with Declan, a fourth-year student studying a…
Read MoreGriffith University Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Diploma of Languages (Spanish)
Che Hooper
Che shares her experience of international volunteer…
Read MoreISS Institute Zookeeping/Animal Training in a zoo setting
Bianca Papadopoulos
An ISS Institute fellowship allowed Bianca to attend…
Read MoreGriffith University Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Government & International Relations
Mariah Ritchie
Mariah shares how a GAF scholarship opened new doors. From…
Read MoreAustralian Catholic University Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine
Rose Booth
Growing up more than three hours away from the nearest…
Read MoreMurdoch University Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Biology & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Josette Fretton
Josette shares how her work experience in the beef cattle…
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Vicki Abraham
Vicki Abraham was awarded an ISS Institute fellowship to…
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