Bill Nixon
Bill has been involved with ALC since 2015, supporting the website, performing various IT functions and photographing conferences. Following a career in the corporate world of software development and internet communications, Bill has been fortunate to find himself working in a niche where technology meets nature. He enjoys the process of bringing beautifully designed landscapes […]
Sandra Schwarz
Sandra Schwarz trained as a visual arts teacher before completing a Masters in Landscape Architecture from the University of Melbourne and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her work focuses predominantly on restorative gardens especially seen in her connections with Austin Health, Global Gardens of Peace, Open Gardens Victoria and most recently Therapeutic Horticulture Australia. […]
Bronwen Jones
Bronwen Jones is an architect who works at the intersection of architecture and city making. She advocates for collective change to meet the critical challenges of our time. Through her writing and by curating and leading specialist walks and events, Bronwen contributes to the broad ranging conversation about the future of urban living. In particular, […]
Edwina Johnson
Edwina Johnson is an Artistic Director and Ideas Curator. She is passionate about connecting audiences with big ideas; crafting gatherings where creative minds are truly valued, which synergistically foster community through shared story. She believes in the power of ideas and interactions that can change the world. Edwina was Director of Byron Writers Festival for […]
Margo Ngawa Neale
Margo delivered the opening address for the ALC in 2021 titled ‘Clever country: There is no nature without culture’ where she presented about ‘Land’ and its link to ‘Country’ in Aboriginal Australia. It is a worldview that embodies nature and its many manifestations through the seasons, weather events, climate and landforms. Through this presentation Margo has continued […]
Fleur Flanery
Fleur Flanery has a lifelong professional and personal interest in landscapes and enthusiasm and a zest for doing things that make you feel like anything’s possible. Professionally she is a Landscape Architect with a further degree in Communication and a Diploma in Horticulture. She has significant experience in managing public landscapes in her former roles […]