13-05-2024
John Monash Scholars are continuing to make the world a stage – literally. As we get ready for the first event in the inaugural John Monash Leadership Series – Andrew N. Liveris AO being interviewed by 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar Jillian kilby at The University of Queensland in Brisbane on Wednesday the 15th of May – we also celebrate the achievements of Scholars in Australia and overseas.
Paul Ramadge
Chief Executive Officer
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Rebecca Keeley (2022 Tim Fischer John Monash Scholar) has been named the 2024 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award winner, recognising her work as the founder of the innovative health platform Yarn.
Yarn is a digital speech pathology platform that supports children and families across rural and regional Australia by providing access to online support services. The wait list for children needing a speech pathologist is lengthy and families can be left without any support during some of the most critical periods of their child’s development.
As part of the award, Rebecca will receive a $15,000 grant from Westpac to further support her project, as well as the opportunity to undertake a professional-development course of her choosing. She will go on to represent NSW/ACT at the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards gala dinner and national announcement in Canberra later this year, where the national winner will be awarded an additional $20,000 Westpac grant, and the runner up an additional $15,000.
“I’m so thrilled to receive this award so that I can continue to deliver on the vision of speech pathologists across the country, to transform healthcare delivery in rural and remote Australia,” says Rebecca.
“Yarn is more than just a digital health platform – it is a movement towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare system.”
Rebecca Keeley accepts her award during last week’s ceremony (above and below).
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In the last edition of Monash Minds, we shared with you the fantastic journey a group of John Monash Scholars made to Villers-Bretonneux in France to visit the John Monash Centre and the Australian National Memorial, commemorating Anzac Day at the official dawn service.
This occasion was made possible thanks to the organisation and leadership of Matthew Newman (2022 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar), who has since shared with us further photographs and insights from the trip.
“The visit is now complete and it went extremely well! All scholars, partners and family took a lot away from the Anzac Day commemorative services at both the John Monash Centre and in Villers-Bretonneux – despite the 0130 start,” Matthew says.
After the dawn service, Scholars met with the Chief of Army, LTGEN Simon Stuart. Later, Jess Coldrey (2021 Victorian Government John Monash Scholar), Dr Eloise Hamilton (2016 BHP John Monash Scholar), Nicholas Fabbri (2022 Bob Hawke John Monash Scholar) and Henry Marshall (2023 Chairman's Circle John Monash Scholar) were invited to attend the Ambassador’s residence at the embassy in Paris for a morning tea with the Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel.
Matthew Newman at the entrance of the John Monash Centre in Villers-Bretonneux, France.
From left: Dr Eloise Hamilton, Jess Coldrey, Ambassador to France Gillian Bird PSM and Nicholas Fabbri.
From left: Dr Ashray Gunjur (2021 Helen and Michael Gannon John Monash Scholar), Henry Marshall (2023 Chairman's Circle John Monash Scholar), Tomas Robertson (2023 Tim Fischer John Monash Scholar), Matthew Newman (2022 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar), Dr Isabel Hanson (2022 BHP John Monash Scholar), Dr Eloise Hamilton (2016 BHP John Monash Scholar), Jess Coldrey (2021 Victorian Government John Monash Scholar), Nicholas Fabbri (2022 Bob Hawke John Monash Scholar) and Milan Gandhi (2022 Lee Liberman John Monash Scholar).
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From Left: Paul Ramadge, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC and Katharine Dix Corke.
On April 24, the Foundation visited Government House in Hobart to connect with local supporters across higher education and government. CEO Paul Ramadge and Executive Director of Partnerships Katharine Dix Corke met with the Minister for Skills and Training, the Honourable Felix Ellis MP, and the Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, as well as leaders from the University of Tasmania, including Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black, Pro Vice-Chancellor Nicholas Farrelly and Head of Alumni Relations Rob Blandford.
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Dustin Barter (2019 Australian Universities' John Monash Scholar) published his latest article last week, entitled Conflict sensitivity and activism: insights from Cambodia’s resource conflicts. Through a case study of conflict sensitivity programming in Cambodia, his paper examines debates relating to international aid, civil society and natural resource conflicts. Dustin’s research highlights the value of confrontational activism while recognising how conflict sensitivity can dissuade such activism.
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On April 10, Jessie Hughes (2020 Lee Liberman John Monash Scholar) was the keynote speaker for Amazon’s 2024 AWS Summit in Sydney, addressing an audience of 8,000 people to speak about the evolving space of generative AI. As the Head Creative Technologist at Leonardo.Ai, Jessie shared her unique perspectives on the intersection between art and technology.
Jessie is an internationally recognised Australian new media artist, having exhibited works at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Cannes and the Tate Modern. A technologist and innovator, she has designed and implemented solutions for tech companies including Oculus, Facebook and Adobe.
Jessie Hughes speaking during Amazon’s 2024 AWS Summit in Sydney.
Jessie on stage in front of an audience of thousands.
Jess Coldrey and Amy Mclennan team up for
Jess Coldrey (2021 Victorian Government John Monash Scholar) and Dr Amy Mclennan (2009 John Monash Scholar) have partnered with the support of a John Monash Leadership Academy collaborative grant to deliver Endo for Leaders, a masterclass that aims to bring together other Scholars to discuss and collectively reframe endometriosis outcomes in Australia.
The pair combined their joint expertise – art and engineering (Jess) and medical anthropology and design (Amy) – to develop and run this in-person seminar, followed by a collaboration day where Scholars brainstormed ideas and next steps.
Their final report is a summary of this masterclass, available below.
Applications open for 2025 scholarships
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Spread the word – applications for 2025 scholarships have officially opened!
Successful applicants will receive substantial financial support of up to AUD 240,000 over three years, alongside additional benefits such as exclusive access to the John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy and its network of 264 Scholars globally.
Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on 1 July 2024 AEST.
Farewell Anna!
We wish a warm farewell to departing Scholarships Manager Anna Bailey, who has left the Foundation to take up a new position as Tertiary Programs Coordinator with The Smith Family. Anna has been an integral part of the Foundation’s management team and has supported dozens of applicants and Scholars during her time with the Foundation, always acting as a supportive bedrock for those in Australia and overseas.
Thank you, Anna, for your amazing work and all the best in your future endeavours!
Anna Bailey, Daren Armstrong, Zana Greer and Alex Adams at Government House, Sydney.