As a climate change adaptation professional focusing on resilient infrastructure, I am deeply honoured to be a recipient of this Scholarship. At a time when the impacts of climate change are intensifying, strong collaboration between climate scientists, policy leaders and asset management professionals is essential to effect meaningful change. This scholarship will enable me to deepen my expertise, broaden my perspective, and play a more impactful role in shaping resilient infrastructure for our communities.

As an Asset Coordinator, I am passionate about strengthening the way our community’s assets are planned, managed, and sustained. After two years in this role, and with a Cert IV in Leadership and Management, I’m ready to deepen my technical knowledge and enhance my leadership capability. This scholarship would accelerate my development by giving me access to specialised training that supports smarter, future‑focused decision making and helps me guide my team with confidence. It would also enable me to continue advocating for women in asset management—building on my past industry involvement with IPWEA and LGEA. Receiving this scholarship is an honour and will be a meaningful step in my career, empowering me to deliver better outcomes for our organisation and community while contributing to a more diverse and supportive profession.