Topic: Diversity and Inclusion
Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion
Realising the potential of women's sport in Australia
Women’s sport in Australia is entering a defining era - one shaped not only by elite performance, but by leadership, advocacy and innovation behind the scenes. We asked QUT Alumni about their experiences and vision for the future.
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Filed under: Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship
Making Travel Accessible with Santiago Velasquez
Catching a bus is something most of us take for granted. But for many Australians with a disability, it can present many challenges. Propelled by his own transport experiences, Santiago Velasquez created Hailo – the world's first accessible travel app.
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Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Gary Allen | Breaking Barriers
Gary Allen is the Co-Founder of Enabled.vip, a platform that provides the disability community with revenue streams outside of traditional nine-to-five roles. Gary discusses his business and how to support a more inclusive workplace.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
Sophie Beer | Growing daisies in concrete
Sophie Beer completed a double degree with distinction in Creative Industries and Law and to the bewilderment of parents started a career as a freelance illustrator. Today, Sophie is a successful illustrator and author of children’s books.
Filed under: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion
Chiou See Anderson | Bold Steps, Big Impact
QUT alumnus, Chiou See Anderson, shares her journey of creating meaningful change through bold initiatives. Drawing from her extensive experience as a business owner and advocate for women, she offers insights and advice on how to make an impact.
Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion
Hayley Fox | From Courtrooms to Communities
Hayley Fox is a QUT Law (Honours) alumnus and a criminal lawyer for Legal Aid Queensland. She is passionate about justice and serves communities across North Queensland. Hayley shares her journey, challenges and advice for impact-driven alumni.
Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion
James Steggell | Adept
James is Australia’s first blind Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). We sit down with James to chat about his business, the co-founding of the HELP initiative and what he would like to achieve in the future.
Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion
Catherine Clark | Passing the Paralympic Baton
Catherine Clark, former CEO of Paralympics Australia and QUT alumnus, reflects on her journey with the Paralympic Movement and the team's motto of IMAGINE which will be carried with our 170 athletes as they compete in Paris 2024.
Filed under: Sport, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion
Bronwen Knox | Championing our Olympic Champions
Bronwen Knox, is a QUT alumnus and Deputy Chief de Mission for Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympic team. Bronwen shared her inspiring career journey, insights into the sports industry, and her commitment to advancing integrity and equality for all athletes.
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Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion
Elissia Carnavas | Former Matildas' star kicks new goals
Former Matilda’s star, Elissia Carnavas, has always been driven by her love of sport and helping others. Her inspiring story shows the power of resilience and reinvention, when an injury took her off the field and onto QUT campus to forge a new career.
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Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion
Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness
Sumit spent 15 years coordinating wellbeing programs with at-risk and migrant communities before establishing Reframe Wellbeing. In this article Sumit chats about his career and explores some of the latest wellbeing insights.
Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion
Jessica Mellor | Embracing the Swift Effect
QUT alumnus and The Star's CEO, Jessica Mellor, reflects on her experience among Taylor Swift concert-goers. She was struck by more than infectious melodies but by the indelible mark of Swift's entrepreneurial prowess and culture-shaping influence.