

The Wattle Fellowship is the University of Melbourne’s co-curricula program for students to foster leadership on global sustainability. The program focuses on multidisciplinary approaches, leadership development, experiential learning and practical skills development. Our vision is a world where sustainability practices and principles are embedded into every social endeavour.
This event is our premier event to showcase the learning, development and impact of students involved in the program.
Come along to hear next level ideas, see prototypes and engage with hands-on demonstrations of sustainability focused action projects designed to create a positive impact now and into the future.
From a DIY e-bike conversion kit, to a sustainable health promotion package for GP waiting rooms, to a 'tiny theatre in a briefcase' telling tales of human encounters with birds, the Wattle Fellowship student projects are diverse and divergent, but all aim to create lasting positive social and environmental outcomes.
Join us for an enjoyable evening of featured presentations and demonstrations, with time to engage directly with students participating in the Wattle Fellowship program. See the link below for more information on each project and student.
Wattle Fellowship Showcase Program
5:30PM
Entertainment (music) upon arrival Background music
Four performers will be playing a series of pieces including arrangements from Attenborough's Blue Planet, Life on Our Planet, and pieces from my Wattle action project which are based on the human condition and inspired by nature.
Composed by Helen Shen
On violin 1 - Emma Amery
On violin 2 - Nick Miceli
On viola - Kiara Kim
On cello - Darcy Gilkerson
6:00PM
6:05PM
Acknowledgement to Country
Given by Wattle Fellowship Student xxxx xxxx
Welcome from Wattle Fellowship
Directors Linh Do and Julian O'Shea give an overview of the Wattle Fellowship program of 2021/22
Sustainability Action Project Demonstration
6:10PM
6:15PM
Planet Donut
Kate Melville Rea
Kate demonstrates her action project Planet Donut. Launching a YouTube channel, “Planet Donut” explores what our society could look like to live within our planetary boundaries.
Energy Justice in Public Housing
Jarred Abrahams
Jarred demonstrates his action project Energy Justice in Public Housing. Revolutionising energy access by advocating for power purchasing agreements for residents of public housing with an affordable and green energy provider.
6:20PM
6:25PM
The Tail of the Phoenix
Paloma Bugedo
Paloma demonstrates her action project The Tail of the Phoenix.Creating a peddle-powered 'theatre in a briefcase' to bring communities together, and to reconnect people to nature using stories of birds.
Legal Ethics for Modern Practice: A Climate Conscious Approach to Lawyering
Thea Shields
Thea demonstrates her action project Legal Ethics for Modern Practice: A Climate Conscious Approach to Lawyering. Developing a course for legal practitioners about the risks associated with climate change and championing a new industry code and voluntary commitment.
6:28PM
Sapling protocol
Jem Yumru
Jem demonstrates his action project: Sapling protocol. Greening the music industry by raising funds for environmental projects through the sale of NFTs through hosting freely accessible, sustainably themed music content.
6:31PM
From Anxiety to Action
Imogen Senior
Imogen demonstrates his action project: From Anxiety to Action. supporting young people to move from climate anxiety to hope by equipping them to take sustainability-focussed political action.
6:36PM
Healthy People Healthy Planet
Liz Hu
Liz demonstrates her action project:Healthy People Healthy Planet. Developing education-based tools in the form of videos, interactive displays and craft activities which teach sustainability tips to children and families waiting in GP clinics.
6:38PM
Musical performance
"Renewal" for two cellos by Alex Olijnyk
Helen Shen
6:44PM
Closing remarks | Invitation to explore all the student activations showcase
6:46PM
Floor Showcase Open
8:00PM Event End
Wattle Fellowship Showcase Floor plan
* Showcase floor plan sites subject to change
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Sapling Protocol
Jem Yumru
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Rural Nature Project
Sean McConnell
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Energy Justice in Public Housing
Jarred Abrahams
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The Happy ScrapBilly
Jamieson Lowe
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Moonie River Sustainability Solution
Joe Fulwood
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Re-vegging to Re-birding: A Suburban Biodiversity Initiative
Emma Bowman
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The Tail of the Phoenix
Paloma Bugedo Caroca
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Green wall demonstration site
Emily Andolfatto
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KIFF - DIY E-bike Conversion for Beginners
Shawn Ingle
​10. RenewScapes
Meg Chatterton
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11. SAV SYSTEM
Roma Bodycomb
12. EnviroSound
Helen Shen
13. Honest Feeds
Monyq San Tropez
14. Anxiety to Action
Imogen Senior
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15. ‘Planet Donut’
Kate Melville-Rea
16. Healthy People, Healthy Planet
Elizabeth Hu
17. Legal Ethics for Modern Practice: A Climate Conscious Approach to Lawyering
Thea Shields
18. Climate and Health Education and the University of Melbourne
Jessica Clark