Marilyn Lambert
Marilyn Lambert is Secretary of Outer East Foodshare (OEF) and has been involved since its beginnings in 2012. Outer East Foodshare combines her two loves –‘rescued’ food for people in need, and home vegetable gardening, with the added bonus of helping the environment. In late 2023 Knox City Council allocated a council owned site to OEF and […]
Josh Ball
Co-founder of Farmers Pick farm-to-table grocery subscription service After learning that 76 billion kilograms of food is wasted in Australia every year, including produce on farms that wasn’t ‘pretty enough’ for supermarket buyers, Josh Ball joined with Josh Brooks-Duncan to found Farmers Pick. Their aim is to reshape Australia’s food system by rescuing ‘perfectly imperfect’ fresh produce, […]
Lillie Giang
Known as The Food Affectionist, Lillie Giang has dedicated her career to making cooking accessible, affordable, enjoyable and environmentally responsible. Through her television series, cooking demonstrations, festivals, libraries, schools and community events, she inspires people to cook confidently, embrace diverse cultures, reduce food waste and make healthier choices for themselves and the planet. This includes […]
Jathan Sadowski
Jathan is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University. Broadly, his research focuses on the political economy and social impacts of information technology. His latest book is The Mechanic and the Luddite: A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism, and he’s the co-host of a […]
Bronwen Clark
Bronwen Clark is a nationally respected policy strategist and advocate with a career dedicated to amplifying the voices of communities often left out of the policy spotlight. As Chief Executive of the National Growth Areas Alliance, she leads advocacy for Australia’s outer suburban councils – the fastest-growing regions in the nation – influencing national debates […]
Prof. Jeannie Paterson
Professor Jeannie Marie Paterson, is a Professor of Law and co-founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE). CAIDE aims to build cross-disciplinary research, teaching, policy and regulatory expertise in AI and digital ethics across the University and its wider community. It was established by the Faculty of Engineering and Information […]
Joey Camilleri
Joey is a Melbourne-based professional organiser and the founder of Creating Positive Spaces. With over 10 years of experience, he specialises in helping people create organised, functional homes that are easier to maintain and support the way they live. Throughout his career, Joey has seen firsthand the impact that overconsumption and clutter can have on people’s […]
Anna Matilda
Anna Matilda, often referred to as ‘Nanna’ Anna, is founder of The Urban Nanna, an educational business that specialises in teaching people about traditional skills, crafts and methods of living. ‘Nanna’ Anna is a former primary school teacher with training in horticulture, psychology and fine arts. Through TV, radio, events and print media, she shares […]
Aadityaa Gupta
Aadityaa Gupta (Aadi) is an avid solo traveller who happens to be legally blind. Born in India, raised in Canada, he now calls Australia his home. Having lived across three continents, he is passionate about exploring new places, immersing himself in nature, and challenging himself to push beyond his perceived limitations. Aadi believes our limitations […]
Dr. Agnes Mukurumbira
Agnes’ research focuses on the use of natural compounds to extend the shelf life of food and the development of specialised packaging designed to extend shelf life, reduce food waste and strengthen food safety across the supply chain. Agnes is passionate about translating complex food science into practical, accessible insights for industry, students and the […]