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Issue 13, May 2023

A word from our new CEO, Paul Conroy

I am thrilled to write my first update as Chief Executive Officer of The George Alexander Foundation (GAF).

I joined the Foundation in March and have spent the past three months getting to know the Governors and staff who have generously shared their extensive expertise and knowledge of the Foundation.

I'm excited to work with both groups and contribute meaningfully to the Foundation's central mission - supporting access to educational opportunities and empowering talented individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Our Community

Upcoming event: Burn Bright (Don't Burnout)
The next online Resilient Leaders Program workshop is on Tuesday 1 August 2023. Burn Bright (Don't Burnout) will focus on resilience and flexibility, helping you develop personal strategies to overcome the challenges that inevitably arise in daily life. Invitations will be sent to all scholars, fellows and alumni in June. Until then, save the date!

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Ned | University of Wollongong
Learn how Bachelor of Engineering student Ned Prescott found his passion for electrical engineering and what he will be up to as a student ambassador for Engineers Australia.

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Welcoming our 2023 scholars
We were delighted to welcome our newest scholarship recipients to the GAF community at the 2023 Commencing Scholar Welcome workshop. Thank you to all the scholars who could attend and contribute to a fantastic event. We look forward to seeing you and others in the GAF community at future Resilient Leaders Program workshops.

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With scholarship support, the sky is the limit
From studying tiny creatures on the seafloor to learning to save lives in the sky, two University of Tasmania scholars are intent on shaping the world beneath, above, and all around us.

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Fellowship report: Community Engaged Cultural Heritage Care
Amelia O'Donnell's fellowship report investigating people-centred approaches to conservation practice is now online. Amelia travelled to Aotearoa, New Zealand, to research collaborative projects involving conservators and Māori and Pacific Islander communities.

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News

Visit our new website

The George Alexander Foundation's new website launched in March; click the link below to see its redesigned look and latest features. We hope you like the updated Our Community section, which now includes upcoming events, past events, and news.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.