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Student Challenge: Protecting Wetlands for the Future
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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ISS Institute Sustainable biopolymer research and production
Jessie French
Artist, designer and inventor Jessie French shares with us…
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Ella Burgun
In her final semester of studying for a Bachelor of…
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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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RMIT University Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Brenda McKinty
Brenda McKinty was awarded a George Alexander Foundation…
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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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ISS Institite Furniture and wooden artifacts conservation
Shane Wiechnik
Furniture and wooden artifacts conservator Shane Wiechnik…
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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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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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University of South Australia Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Foster Cunningham
University of South Australia scholar Foster Cunningham…
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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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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Jessica Britton
ACU scholar Jessica Britton is not only studying for a…
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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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RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)
Stirling Jeans
RMIT scholar Stirling Jeans shared the habits keeping him…
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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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Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Paramedicine
Andrew McLeod-Warner
Bachelor of Paramedicine student Andrew McLeod-Warner…
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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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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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Swinburne University Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Ella Mulquiney
Ella shares how a career in Biomedical Engineering will…
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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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ISS Institute Towards Zero Waste In Floral Design
Aga Jones
Fellow Aga Jones’ passion for sustainable floristry has…
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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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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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Earthwatch Institute Turtles on the Move Student Challenge
Caitlin Polack
In 2011 Caitlin was supported by The George Alexander…
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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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Swinburne University Bachelor of Design & Bachelor of Business
Pip Wheaton
Pip shares her experience undertaking a Business Innovation…
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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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James Cook University Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Tara Cherian
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery scholar Tara…
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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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Swinburne University Bachelor of Engineering & Bachelor of Business
James Hicks
James shares how his new role as Graduate Mechanical…
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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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Deakin University Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of International Studies
Corey McKibbin
Corey shares his experience completing a Japanese study…
Read MoreDeakin University Bachelor of Vision Science & Master of Optometry
Emma Josey
Emma shares her experience living in Alice Springs and how…
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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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Earthwatch Institute Student Challenge: Turtles on the Move
Caitlin Polack
Learn how Caitlin, a past Earthwatch Student Challenger…
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ISS Institute Manuscript and Book Conservation
Bronwen Glover
With the support of an International Specialised Skills…
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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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RMIT University Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
Natasha Karner
Natasha was kind enough to speak at a recent GAF networking…
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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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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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ISS Institute Zookeeping/Animal Training in a zoo setting
Bianca Papadopoulos
An ISS Institute fellowship allowed Bianca to attend…
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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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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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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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The Gordon Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design and Technology
Jemma Saunders

ISS Institute Innovation in Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Vicki Abraham
Vicki Abraham was awarded an ISS Institute fellowship to…
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