State chapters
The purpose of the WATTLE State Chapters is to connect members, build networks and provide a forum for alumnae to participate in WATTLE activities within their state.
State Chapters and their Alumnae Universities are arranged as follows:
- NSW/ACT: University of New England, University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney, Australian National University, University of Canberra, Western Sydney University, Charles Sturt University
- QLD/NT: Griffith University, University of Queensland, University of the Sunshine Coast, Charles Darwin University, James Cook University
- VIC: Deakin University, Federation University, La Trobe University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria University
- WA/SA: Curtin University, Murdoch University, Flinders University
(current as at July 2024, chapters will be reviewed periodically as member universities increase)
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State chapter leads
NSW/ACT
Professor Patsie Polly (UNSW)
Commenced May 2023
patsie.polly@unsw.edu.au
Dr Skye Charry (UNE)
Commenced May 2023
rsaund22@une.edu.au
VIC
Associate Professor Loretta Konjarski (VU)
Commenced May 2023
Loretta.Konjarski@vu.edu.au
Professor Samantha Richardson (RMIT)
Commenced May 2023
samantha.richardson@rmit.edu.au
QLD/NT
Associate Professor Lisa Hodge (CDU)
Commenced May 2023
lisa.h@ihm.edu.au
Professor Nalini Pather (UQ)
Commenced May 2023
n.pather@uq.edu.au
WA/SA
Professor Michelle Picard (Flinders)
Commenced May 2023
michelle.picard@flinders.edu.au
Associate Professor Karen Lower (Flinders)
Commenced May 2023
karen.lower@flinders.edu.au
Professor Lucy Montgomery (Curtin)
Commenced May 2023
Lucy.Montgomery@curtin.edu.au
Professor Fenella Gill (Curtin)
Commenced May 2023
F.Gill@curtin.edu.au