How can education help shape a more just, inclusive and connected future?

08/25/2026 // Australia/Melbourne How can education help shape a more just, inclusive and connected future?

Join one of Australia's most respected educators and storytellers, Shelley Ware, for the 2026 Peter Fensham AM Memorial Lecture.

A proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman, Shelley Ware has spent more than two decades championing First Nations voices across education, sport and the media. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, author, broadcaster and Aboriginal woman, she will share powerful insights into the role education plays in truth-telling, celebration of cultures, traditions and the importance of strengthening belonging and identity while creating lasting change.

Event Schedule

6:00pm

Arrival, registrations, light refreshments and networking for in-person attendees

6:30pm

Event commences in room and online

8:00pm

Event concludes for online attendees

8:30pm

Event concludes for in-person attendees

Event Details

Date:
25 August 2026 at 12:00 am
Venue:
Monash University Caulfield campus and Online 900 Dandenong Rd, Caulfield East VIC 3145 Pavilion, Building H
Campus:
Caulfield
Open to:
Open to all attendees
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.monash.edu/education/events/public/how-can-education-help-shape-a-more-just-inclusive-and-connected-future?utm_campaign=Peter%20Fensham%20Memorial%20Lecture__Education&utm_source=monash_update&utm_medium=referral
Register here:
https://www.monash.edu/education/events/public/how-can-education-help-shape-a-more-just-inclusive-and-connected-future?utm_campaign=Peter%20Fensham%20Memorial%20Lecture__Education&utm_source=monash_update&utm_medium=referral

Description

Join one of Australia's most respected educators and storytellers, Shelley Ware, for the 2026 Peter Fensham AM Memorial Lecture.

A proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman, Shelley Ware has spent more than two decades championing First Nations voices across education, sport and the media. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, author, broadcaster and Aboriginal woman, she will share powerful insights into the role education plays in truth-telling, celebration of cultures, traditions and the importance of strengthening belonging and identity while creating lasting change.

Event Schedule

6:00pm

Arrival, registrations, light refreshments and networking for in-person attendees

6:30pm

Event commences in room and online

8:00pm

Event concludes for online attendees

8:30pm

Event concludes for in-person attendees

Name
Monash Education
E-Mail
edu-events@monash.edu
Phone
0399044273
Organisation
Monash University