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The Skills Exchange

The Skills Exchange is an ISS Institute podcast - each episode, we speak to an International Specialised Skills Institute Fellow about their applied research, their key learnings, and the impact they're making to their sector.

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Hear from experts in sustainable fashion, knitwear manufacturing, education, conservation and more.

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The Skills Exchange is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

Explore our episodes below.

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Episode 1 - Vincent Meyrick

George Alexander Foundation Fellow 2022

Knitting and Spinning in Japan

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Episode 3 - Kim Seagram

AgriFood Skills Fellow 2015

Championing Australia's Local Fermentation Industry

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Episode 5 - Catherine Cervasio

Italian Australian Foundation Fellow 2022

Upcycling Olive Pomace for Beauty Products

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Episode 7 - Tammy Casselson

International VET Practitioner Fellow 2023

Mindfulness in TAFE

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Episode 9 - Paul Gouldie

International VET Practitioner Fellow 2023

Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

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Episode 11 - Daphne Mohajer va Pesaran

Mason Family Trust Fellow 2023

Rag Papermaking and Textile Recycling

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Episode 13 - Jane Hickey

International VET Practitioner Fellow 2021

Building Employability Skills and Confidence in Young Adults with Disabilities

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Episode 2 - Jan Davis

International VET Practitioner Fellow 2017

Employment for Everyone

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Episode 4 - Jessie French

George Alexander Foundation Fellow 2023

Innovating with Sustainable Biopolymers

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Episode 6 - Bill Mundy

International VET Practitioner Fellow 2020

Training Australia's Wind Energy Sector Workers

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Episode 8 - Shane Orion Wiechnik

George Alexander Foundation Fellow 2021

The Conservation Journey Man

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Episode 10 - Luke Carey

Innovation in Criminal Justice Fellow 2022

Breaking the Cycle of Juvenile Incarceration

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Episode 12 - Emilia Iacovino

Italian Australian Foundation Fellow 2021

Passivhaus Building Certification

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Episode 14 - Alida Milani

Italian Australian Foundation Fellow 2024

Preserving and Developing Specialty Fashion Skills in Australia

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