Conference Program
We acknowledge that SVC 2025 takes place on Wadawurrung Country.
The Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation have cared for the lands, skies, and waterways for thousands of years.
We recognise their enduring sovereignty, cultural strength, and deep connections to this place. We honour Elders past and present and extend our respect to all First Nations peoples joining us at this gathering.
As we come together to amplify student voice and foster partnerships across divides, we commit to listening, learning, and walking alongside First Nations communities in the ongoing work of truth-telling and self-determination.
Day 1: Friday 30 May
Day 2: Saturday 31 May
Meet the Presenters
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Natasha Busbridge
Firefly Bay and Basin
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Imogen O’Shannessy
Student
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Nadine Crane
University of Melbourne
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Dr. Gill Baxter
Strathtulloh Primary School
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Rodrigo Castellanos
TESSA inc.
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Emeline Gillingham
Asialink, The University of Melbourne
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Irena Krol
TESSA Inc.
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Roger Holdsworth
“Retired”
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Kami Castellanos Krol
TESSA inc.
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Natalie Deacon
TESSA inc.
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Dr. Keith Heggart
University of Technology Sydney
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Dr. Cassandra Iannucci
Deakin University
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Sue Bryen
Quaglia Institute
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Rhys Heinrich
Student
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Tien Tran
Student
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Dr Eve Mayes
Deakin University
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Thomas Maguire-Nguyen
Student
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Mitch Sprague
Australian Council for Student Voice
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Dr. Jenna Gillett-Swan
Queensland University of Technology
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Christine McInerney-Percy
Firefly Bay and Basin
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Dr. Neha Singh
The University of Melbourne
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Tiffany Westphal
Student Stress Investigation
