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Student Challenge: Protecting Wetlands for the Future

Layla Essack

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Student 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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ISS Institute Sustainable biopolymer research and production

Jessie French

Artist, designer and inventor Jessie French shares with us…

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RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Biology)

Ella Burgun

In her final semester of studying for a Bachelor of…

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Eve Fetherstonaugh study tour3
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Deakin University Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Eve Fetherstonhaugh

Architecture student Eve Fetherstonhaugh shares her…

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Deakin University Bachelor of Health Science

Colby Bryce

Colby's educational journey was only beginning when he…

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University of Wollongong Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Ned Prescott

Learn how Ned found his passion for electrical engineering…

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Alumna Benda McKinty standing at lectern
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RMIT University Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Brenda McKinty

Brenda McKinty was awarded a George Alexander Foundation…

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Michael Dal Zotto, ISSI fellow speaking at lectern.
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ISS Institute Prosecco, a grape variety from the Veneto region of Italy

Michael Dal Zotto

In 2008, Michael received an International Specialised…

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Shane Wiechnik, ISSI fellow. Headshot of man with brown hair and eyes wearing a flannel shirt.
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ISS Institite Furniture and wooden artifacts conservation

Shane Wiechnik

Furniture and wooden artifacts conservator Shane Wiechnik…

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Serine Lee, Griffith University scholar. Black and white image of young woman smiling in front of a city scape.
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Griffith University Bachelor of Dental Health Science

Serine Lee

A published scientific researcher, avid writer, Bachelor of…

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R Schembri JCU 2022
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James Cook University Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Ruby Schembri

In her second year of study for a Bachelor of Pharmacy, JCU…

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Foster Cunningham, UniSA scholar.
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University of South Australia Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Foster Cunningham

University of South Australia scholar Foster Cunningham…

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Hannah Webb, ISSI fellow. Smiling woman with shoulder length red hair.
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ISS Institute Minting the future: the shifting cultural role of Mints

Hannah Webb

A fellowship allowed Hannah to travel to foreign Mints to…

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Jessica Britton, ACU scholar, smiling in SES vehicle.
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Australian 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, ANU scholar. Blonde woman with a black fluffy jacket standing in front of a snowy mountain range.
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Australian National University Bachelor of International Security Studies and Bachelor of Arts

Simone De Nys

Simone shares her experience on a six-week Japanese…

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Stirling Jeans, RMIT University scholar. Young man in grey shirt.
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RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)

Stirling Jeans

RMIT scholar Stirling Jeans shared the habits keeping him…

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Paz Pisarski, RMIT University scholar. Woman in garden playing a guitar.
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RMIT University Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Paz Pisarski

GAF and RMIT alumna Paz Pizarski has been busy since…

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Andrew McLeod-Warner, ACU scholar. Man in paramedic uniform smiling.
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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Paramedicine

Andrew McLeod-Warner

Bachelor of Paramedicine student Andrew McLeod-Warner…

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Michelle Ginnivan, RMIT University alumna. Woman with brown hair, wearing a polka dot top smiling.
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RMIT University Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Arts (Welfare and Society)

Michelle Ginnivan

We caught up with GAF and RMIT alumna Michelle Ginnivan…

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Kayla Rowe, Murdoch University Scholar. Young woman standing next to an Asian Elephant.
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Murdoch University Bachelor of Conservation, Wildlife Biology and Marine Science

Kayla Rowe

When she’s not busy studying Marine Science, Wildlife…

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Ella Mulquiney, Swinburne University scholar
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Swinburne University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Ella Mulquiney

Ella shares how a career in Biomedical Engineering will…

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Jess Peart, Earthwatch challenger
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Earthwatch Institute Underwater Landscapes of Queensland’s Islands

Jess Peart

In 2014 Jess was supported by The George Alexander…

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Aga Jones, ISSI fellow and sustainable florist. Woman smiling in front of a large floral arrangement of white and orange flowers.
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ISS Institute Towards Zero Waste In Floral Design

Aga Jones

Fellow Aga Jones’ passion for sustainable floristry has…

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Samantha Crisp, James Cook University scholar. Young blonde woman smiling, the ocean in the background.
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James Cook University Bachelor of Advanced Science

Samantha Crisp

Moving over 2,500 km from Esperance to Townsville for…

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Georgia McDonald, Griffith University Scholar. Young woman wearing a red top smiling and standing in front of a lake.
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Griffith University Bachelor of Government and International Relations & Bachelor of Asian Studies

Georgia McDonald

An internship in Japan, attending the International…

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Caitlin Polack, Earthwatch student challenger
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Earthwatch Institute Turtles on the Move Student Challenge

Caitlin Polack

In 2011 Caitlin was supported by The George Alexander…

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Daniel, ISSI fellow
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ISS Institute Australia’s Microcinema: Building capability through development and production schemes

Daniel Schultheis

Daniel shares his experience visiting film development…

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Pip Wheaton, Swinburne University scholar
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Swinburne University Bachelor of Design & Bachelor of Business

Pip Wheaton

Pip shares her experience undertaking a Business Innovation…

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Simone Nalder, RMIT University scholar
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RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education)

Simone Nalder

From playing netball in the Victorian Netball League and…

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Tara Cherian, JCU scholar during work experience placement
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James Cook University Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Tara Cherian

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery scholar Tara…

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Anna, RMIT scholar, kneeling on ground outside
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RMIT University Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work)

Anna Lewenhagen-Allvin

"I think that work experience is invaluable, especially in…

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James Hicks Swinburne
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Swinburne University Bachelor of Engineering & Bachelor of Business

James Hicks

James shares how his new role as Graduate Mechanical…

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Prue Rothwell ISSI fellow
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ISS Institute Farmers’ Market Sector & Local Food Systems

Prue Rothwell

Prue Rothwell is passionate about local food movements and…

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Corey McKibbon, Deakin scholar
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Deakin University Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of International Studies

Corey McKibbin

Corey shares his experience completing a Japanese study…

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Emma Josey, Deakin University scholar
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Deakin University Bachelor of Vision Science & Master of Optometry

Emma Josey

Emma shares her experience living in Alice Springs and how…

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Louise Nicholas, Gordon Scholar
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The 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, Earthwatch student challenger
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Earthwatch Institute Student Challenge: Turtles on the Move

Caitlin Polack

Learn how Caitlin, a past Earthwatch Student Challenger…

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Bronwen Glover, ISSI fellow
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ISS Institute Manuscript and Book Conservation

Bronwen Glover

With the support of an International Specialised Skills…

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Scott Champion, ISSI fellow
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ISS Institute Golf Course Architecture

Scott Champion

Scott Champion is a golf course architect who is especially…

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Natasha Karner, RMIT scholar
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RMIT 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, The Gordon scholar
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The Gordon Diploma of Nursing

Roxy Ziegler

Roxy fills us in on her current career moves and “dream…

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Declan Fahey, UTAS scholar
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University of Tasmania Bachelor of Biotechnology and Medical Research

Declan Fahey

Catch up with Declan, a fourth-year student studying a…

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Griffith University Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Diploma of Languages (Spanish)

Che Hooper

Che shares her experience of international volunteer…

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Bianca Papadopoulos, ISSI fellow. Woman with a large red, yellow and blue bird perched on her hand standing in front of an animal enclosure.
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ISS Institute Zookeeping/Animal Training in a zoo setting

Bianca Papadopoulos

An ISS Institute fellowship allowed Bianca to attend…

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Mariah Ritchie, Griffith University scholar
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Griffith University Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Government & International Relations

Mariah Ritchie

Mariah shares how a GAF scholarship opened new doors. From…

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Young woman standing next to middle-aged man in front of ACU banner
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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine

Rose Booth

Growing up more than three hours away from the nearest…

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Josette Fretton, Murdoch University scholar. Young woman smiling with her arm wrapped around a brown and white horse.
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Murdoch 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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Jemma Saunders, The Gordon scholar
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The Gordon Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design and Technology

Jemma Saunders

Vicki Abraham, ISS Institute fellow.
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ISS Institute Innovation in Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Vicki Abraham

Vicki Abraham was awarded an ISS Institute fellowship to…

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Terri Merciera ISSI fellow and Chocolatier
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ISS Institute Artisanal chocolate production

Terri Mercieca

Terri is an accomplished chocolatier and pastry chef who…

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Kylie Mitchell, ACU scholar
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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Kylie Mitchell

Bachelor of Education (Primary) scholar Kylie Mitchell…

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Aja Pymble-Ward, Griffith scholar
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Griffith University Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Advanced with Honours)

Aja Pymble-Ward

Bachelor of Civil Engineering scholar Aja explains why she…

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