Student Champion category

Chloe is a Bachelor of Science Honours student at Murdoch University whose leadership has delivered practical biodiversity and student engagement outcomes through the Murdoch Community Garden. As Secretary and then President, Chloe initiated and led a native bushland revegetation project at the Environmental Technology Centre site, creating new habitat while strengthening student connection to campus nature.

The project restored approximately 975m² of bushland, including a 140m² Miyawaki Forest planted with locally native species. Through grant funding, stakeholder collaboration and volunteer engagement, Chloe created a lasting educational and ecological asset that supports native wildlife, student learning and ongoing community stewardship.

Chloe Elsegood – Murdoch University
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Top 3 learnings

  • Successful sustainability initiatives require community collaboration and support.
  • "I have learnt how to better engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project completion."
  • "I have learnt of the full scope of work required to undertake a revegetation project."

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Student Champion category

Chloe is a Bachelor of Science Honours student at Murdoch University whose leadership has delivered practical biodiversity and student engagement outcomes through the Murdoch Community Garden. As Secretary and then President, Chloe initiated and led a native bushland revegetation project at the Environmental Technology Centre site, creating new habitat while strengthening student connection to campus nature.

The project restored approximately 975m² of bushland, including a 140m² Miyawaki Forest planted with locally native species. Through grant funding, stakeholder collaboration and volunteer engagement, Chloe created a lasting educational and ecological asset that supports native wildlife, student learning and ongoing community stewardship.

Chloe Elsegood – Murdoch University

Top 3 learnings

  • Successful sustainability initiatives require community collaboration and support.
  • "I have learnt how to better engage with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project completion."
  • "I have learnt of the full scope of work required to undertake a revegetation project."
Chloe Elsegood – Murdoch University

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