Eltham College Alumni

It hasn't been long, but boy have we missed you!

Join us so we can all catch up on all your big adventures this year since leaving ELTHAM College.

Date: Friday 8 November

Time: from 7pm

Place: Rochester Hotel Fitzroy; 202 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Price: Tickets are $25 pp and includes finger food and 2 beverages (a ticket subsidy from the Alumni Association has automatically been applied for this event)

Register here by Friday 18 October https://events.humanitix.com/ec1-year-reunion-class-of-2023

We look forward to seeing you at the Rochy!

Send a message to learn more

ELTHAM College Alumni Association, invites Classes of 1984, 1994 and 2004 to the 2024 ELTHAM College Reunion Evening.

Join us for a moment of nostalgia, reconnection and an evening of reminiscing on your years at ELTHAM College.

Where: Swiper's Gully Training Restaurant
When: Saturday 9 November, 2024
Event time: 5pm - 8pm (ELTHAM College Tour will depart at 4:30pm)

You are welcome to attend the College tour, which will leave from the reception area at 4:30pm and will finish at Swiper's Gully Restaurant at 5pm to start the official celebrations. From there will be a short Welcome Address, where all peer year’s can network together. Each reunion group will then have it’s own private space for a personal celebration.

Ticket price is $30, and includes canapes and 2 x drinks each. Drinks will then be available to purchase bar prices (an automatic subsidy has been applied by the Alumni Association)

We hope to see you there to celebrate 50 years of ELTHAM College, and create more memories together.

*We don't have everyone's email addresses. Please share the event invitation with your past-student networks*

https://events.humanitix.com/2024-reunion-evening-class-of-1984-1994-and-2004

We acknowledge the loss of one of our past Teachers, Chris Livingstone. Chris started at ELTHAM College in 1977 as Head of Mathematics and went on to become Head of Computing. We have been told that he led the school to be ahead of its time digitally when he left in 1985. Chris is remembered fondly, and still organised a Christmas Pudding Making social day for some ex-staff and friends every year. This tradition started in the earliest days of ELTHAM College.

The following information has been sent to ELTHAM College from Chris’s brother Simon.
Celebration of Life Gathering:
DATE: Friday 6th September 2024
TIME: 1.30pm for 2pm Start.
LOCATION: Yarra Glen Memorial Hall. Situated on the main street of Yarra Glen at the edge of McKenzie reserve.

We know Chris would not want this to be a gloomy event but rather a happy remembrance of good times. Please feel free to wear something colourful. Chris has made friends across many varied work and social environments over the years. Your personal memories of times spent with Chris give context and meaning to a life well lived. We'd love to hear your stories.

Also to assist with catering can I ask you to let us know if you are likely to be attending. Given Chris's background and love of everything digital we thought it appropriate to create a tribute website on which you can post a tribute or photos and view other posts. I invite you to take a look. You can do this by clicking on to the link: mykeeper.com/ChrisLivingstone

If you would like to attend, or speak about Chris or write something to be read out at the celebration, please message us directly so we can let Simon know.

ELTHAM College Class of 2014, 10-year Reunion!

Date and time: Saturday 19 October, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Swipers Gully Training Restaurant at the Warner Hospitality Centre, 25 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, Victoria, 3095
Cost: $30 per person (includes finger food, canapes and 2 x drinks)

The overall ticket cost is subsidised by the ELTHAM College Alumni Association.

RSVP: Friday 4 October 2024

Enquiries: [email protected]

We are excited to host you and celebrate 10 years since the class of 2014!

Please join us on the weekend of the Nillumbik Open Cellars at Swiper's Gully winery for a private wine tasting with ELTHAM College Principal, Richard Lisle. Your ticket will include your VIP wine tasting with platters on arrival, followed by substantial canapes and 2 x drinks per person.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, share memories of your time at the College, and catch up with old and new faces from ELTHAM College.

Register your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/class-of-2014-10-year-reunion-event

Congratulations to Tim Anderson for placing 7th in the Men’s Kayak single final! An immense achievement on the global stage 👏👏👏

Strong Olympic debut for Anderson Australia’s Tim Anderson has finished seventh in the final of the Men's Kayak Single Final in front of a vocal crowd at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadi...

The night owls among us can catch alumni Tim Anderson competing in the Mens Kayak semi-finals and, fingers crossed, finals tonight at 11.25pm. We're cheering you on Tim!

Watch on 9Now: https://www.9now.com.au/live/event-clys7dtub001j0ht88nr1vgf8

John Brenan 13/1/1945 – 18/7/2024 - Eltham College ELTHAM College pays tribute to past Principal, John Brenan.

We want to stay engaged with you, to celebrate you in both your professional and personal lives and to keep you updated on what is going on around the College.

Please help us reach you better, by filling out the ELTHAM College Alumni Communications survey.

It will only take five minutes of your time, but the intel will let us know how much and what exactly you want to hear from us moving forward, and how we can support you in all of your endeavours.

🌟Click the link below to fill in the survey🌟

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It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of John Brenan, past-Principal of ELTHAM College (1987 - 1999)

There will be a celebration of John’s life on Monday 29th July, 10.30am, at the Church of All Nations in Palmerston St, Carlton.

All these special requests are making us feel nostalgic, and excited about the upcoming reunion events! Stay tuned!

We had a special request for some past-reunion event photos, Class of 2002, enjoy!

✨ Are you ticketed for the ELTHAM College Gala Dinner ✨

ELTHAM College warmly invites our community to a spectacular evening in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Our Gala Dinner will be a highlight of our anniversary celebrations this year, where we will honour our rich history.

We’ve crafted an evening that will dazzle and delight, featuring special moments that celebrate the essence of ELTHAM College. Save the date for Saturday 10 August and secure your tickets. This event will sell out, so you don't miss out on our night of nights. Ticket sales open on Humanitix at 9.00am this Monday 3 June, put a reminder in your diary!

ELTHAM College 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
"Celebrating our history. Creating our future."
Date: Saturday 10 August 2024
Time: 7.00pm – Midnight
Venue: Metropolis, Southbank
Dress code: Black-Tie/Formal
This event is open to guests 18+

Tickets can be purchased individually, in groups, and in tables of ten. Bookings close on Friday 26 July unless sold out.

More information and tickets via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/50th-anniversary-gala-dinner

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Once again, ELTHAM College Community Association are hosting an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to help Cancer Council raise vital funds for people impacted by cancer.

$10.00 from each ticket sold will be donated straight to the Cancer Council, and ELTHAM College will match any donations made. We have set a fundraising goal of $1500. It’ll help fund world-class cancer research, which has already increased cancer survival rates from 49% in the 1980s to 69% today, plus it can fund prevention initiatives like the HPV vaccine and the new cervical screening program, which have put Australia on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. How incredible is that?!

Plus, your donation will also importantly help fund support services for the 150,000 Australians who are diagnosed with cancer every year. With support services in higher demand than ever, your help now is particularly vital.

Help us reach our goal by attending, and together we can help Australia take big steps towards a cancer free future!

ELTHAM College hosts Australia's Biggest Morning Tea | Humanitix BiggestMorningTea

Throwback Thursday!

Were you in the 1978 production of Trial by Jury? This was one of the earliest productions at ELTHAM College. Back in the day staff and students shared the roles – in Trial by Jury, the Principal Des Davey was the Judge! Our school productions were real community efforts, and continue to be made possible by our College families as well as staff and students.

Thinking of Prep for 2025 for your child, or know someone looking at options for their child? Come along to our Prep morning tea and tour on Tuesday 28 May to learn more.

Register here: https://enrol.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/tour-and-morning-tea

Can you capture the essence of ELTHAM College in 50 words? Submit your entry to the 50th anniversary Micro Fiction Competiton!

⚡️ Micro Fiction Competition: Open to Students, Staff and Alumni ⚡️

Let's celebrate ELTHAM College turning 50! Draw inspiration from your time at ELTHAM College to write a memorable story in just 50 words.

Submit your entry via the College website: https://www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/micro-fiction-writing-competition

Current students, staff and alumni are all invited to enter.

Fantastic prizes are up for grabs, as well as the opportunity to be published in the College creative writing anthology.

Throwback Thursday!

In 1993, ELTHAM College introduced the ‘gum nut uniform’, which we think was such a beautiful and unique addition to the uniform, and really vibes the College’s native landscape and scenery.
This photo was from 1995 at a ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ – let us know if you recognise yourself!

Throwback Thursday!

We can confirm that the campus city view is still just as beautiful as it was in the winter of 1996.

Drop us a comment if you recognise yourself in this photo!

For our filmmakers and photographers - ELTHAM College 50: Film and Photography Challenge!

🎥📸 Calling all ELTHAM College community photographers and filmmakers!

As part of our 50th Anniversary program and to continue celebrations throughout Term 2, ELTHAM College are launching a Film and Photography competition.

The competition asks students and alumni to research and understand different aspects of the College’s history, present and future, and express their findings, ideas and vision through short films and photographs.

Each entry will be based on criteria from one of the following themes:

💡 Theme 1 - Community, Nature, Place: What makes ELTHAM College unique from a community, cultural, environmental and/or geographic perspective? This theme encourages the inclusion of sense of place, space and belonging, and storytelling from one or more of these angles.

💡 Theme 2 - Storytelling from the point of view of a student: drawing on what their daily life was/is/potentially like, their experiences, dreams and/or aspirations at a certain point in time, from 1974 onwards and into the College’s future.

Entries can be submitted by individuals and/or teams – realise your own vision or team up for a collab.

See your work judged by an incredible panel of judges, including educators, local artists, filmmakers and photographers, not to mention the great prize packages - all to be announced very soon!

See website for more information and terms & conditions of entry: https://www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/elthamcollege50-film-photography-challenge-2024

Alumni Showcase Tuesday!

Introducing NECARDI by Nick Hardy (Class of 2017)

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A World Beyond Hearing Aids: A Revolution in Sound Perception

Globally there are over 430 million individuals with a disabling level of hearing loss, and this is expected to grow to over 700 million by 2050. Existing products in this market such as hearing aids and cochlear implants have known flaws regarding accurate sound directionality and addressing the associated stigma, and 14 million of this global market from an everyday assistive wearable perspective remains completely untapped… until now.

NECARDI introduces Audic, a groundbreaking solution that transcends traditional limitations to offer empowerment, connectivity, and style.

Empowering Technology:
Audic by NECARDI surpasses traditional assistive technologies, offering a fashion forward, and personalised necklace and experience. Users can immerse themselves in their surroundings and feel the rhythm of their world, on their terms.
Imagine feeling vibrations on your neck, telling you about the world around you. Not just footsteps, alarms and horns, but laughter, birds chirping, music, even someone saying your name. End-Users agree, there is “nothing out there like Audic”.

Global Impact:
With over 70,000 profoundly and completely d/Deaf individuals in Australia alone, Audic represents a paradigm shift in assistive technology. By complementing existing solutions like cochlear implants and hearing aids, Audic empowers individuals to engage with their world, on their terms creating a more accurate and trustworthy reflection of the sound environment for over 130 million worldwide (Moderate-complete level of deafness).

CO-Creating the Future of Sound Perception: We need You!
Audic cannot just be my vision. It's yours, too. At NECARDI, we believe in the power of collaboration. Your voice matters. We invite you, whether you are Hard of Hearing, D/deaf or bi-cultured, to join us in shaping the future. Your experiences, needs, and dreams are integral to the development of Audic.

What We Expect from our Co-Creators:
• Passionate involvement
• Shared vision and excitement
• Energy, honesty and positivity
• Effort and care
• Commitment to the journey
• Proactive engagement

What is Involved:
• Average of 30 minute per month
• Introduction meeting on Zoom/Teams
• Test and /or review prototype version and provide feedback
• Concept and style reviews/votes, with feedback
• Questionnaires and emails

What You Get:
• Individually curated vouchers at end of each stage/test
• Continued involvement -Hampers, pick of gifts, and chances to win prizes.
• Exclusive access to early product release, discounts, events, and a supportive community.

Join Us in Building Something Extraordinary:
We are eager to hear your thoughts, answer your questions, and learn from your invaluable perspectives. Contact us below and let’s build something extraordinary, together.

About NECARDI:
NECARDI isn't just a brand; it's a movement dedicated to empowering individuals and breaking down barriers. Through empathetic design and co-creation with end-users, we strive to create a world where inclusion is not about letting people "in" but about erasing the circle altogether. Contact NECARDI today to learn more about Audic and its potential to empower millions.

Let’s make extraordinary happen…
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Contact the Director and Founder, Nick Hardy at [email protected]
Learn more about the story and vision at

NECARDI Evolving the world past accessibility through empowering design to spark innovation, foster equality and create a world with unlimited possibilities.

Alumni Throwback Thursday!

With the cold upon us, and cricket season well and truly behind us, we are reminiscing on our cricket premierships.

Drop a comment below if you were one of the Year 10 cricket champions from 2005!

Alumni Showcase Tuesday!

If you missed him at the 2024 Twilight Market, make sure you take a look at Sam Ward’s (class of 2014) business ‘Sam Ward Ceramics’.

Sam is one of our multitalented alumni and balances his time between freelancing as a graphic designer and focusing on creating beautiful pieces for his ceramics business.

On his website, you will find upcoming exhibitions to check out his work, and his contact details if you would like to collaborate with Sam or commission a piece.

We are so proud of Sam for his contributions to fine art and design!

https://samward.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/samward.ceramics/

Sam Ward. Graphic Designer - Melbourne Graphic Designer - Melbourne. Working across brand identity, signage & wayfinding, image-making & illustration, packaging design, art direction, and motion.

Shout out to Darcy Wenn (Class of 2022) for this super cool profile by NASA on his experience in volunteering as a NASA citizen scientist!

Darcy Wenn NASA Citizen Scientist

Calling all sewing enthusiasts!

ELTHAM College are teaming up with ‘A Fitting Connection’, a local community organisation committed to reducing textile waste. Our goal is to turn old student uniforms into beautiful handmade ELTHAM College 50th anniversary mementos, such as corsages, fortune cookies (to create a wishing tree), picnic rugs, happy sacks, tablecloths, and wine sleeves.

Creatives- we need your help!

This expression of interest is open to staff, students, parents, alumni, extended family, and other community members, so feel free to spread the word to your fellow sewers.

If you are interested, please fill in the form below and we will get in touch with all the deets!

https://forms.office.com/r/nRNdkem9df

You can read more about ‘A Fitting Connection’ here https://afittingconnection.com.au/

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Until 10.00pm tomorrow, Wednesday 20 March, your donation to Melbourne families in need will be doubled! Help us support Big Group Hug.

Help our local charity partner raise funds for Melbourne families in need.

Each year they help over 5000 children and families who have fled domestic violence, who are currently seeking refuge or whose families are struggling to make ends meet due to illness, job loss or underemployment.

Every donation made via our ELTHAM College fundraising page until 10.00pm tomorrow, Wednesday 20 March will be doubled. This means your donation, if you can and no matter how small, will go twice as far!

Donate now: https://doubledonation.biggrouphug.org/48421

Happy International Women's Day! Catch alumni Isobel Vertigan and Chloe Thomson in conversation with new ELTHAM College Head of Science Lakshmi Sharma.

ELTHAM College #IWD2024 Panel Discussion Why is International Women's Day important to ELTHAM College? Hear from students, alumni and staff in this special panel discussion. ...

If you are wanting to head to a family friendly show at the International Melbourne Comedy Festival this year, please support one of ELTHAM College’s very own talented Alumni, Sophia Laidlaw (Class of 2020)!

Sophia is the writer, director, producer and solo performer of the show 'Dog Eared' showing at Studio Nexus in Preston from the 2 – 6 April.

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/dog-eared

You can also catch Jett Bond (Class of 2018) in their show, ‘I Love Money*’ at The Motley Bauhaus - Cabaret Stage from 26 March – 5 April, and Rachel Tunaley (Class of 2016) in her comedic cabaret show ‘Motion Sickness’ at The Butterfly Club (Upstairs) from 8 – 14 April.

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/i-love-money
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/motion-sickness #

Well done to these incredibly talented (and funny!) Alumni

Sophia Laidlaw - Dog-eared | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 Pax has a bone to pick. It’s those annoying birds always thwarting her plans! She’s not just jealous of their ability to fly. Not at all. Join Pax on her acrobatic misadventures as she attempts to conquer challenges thrown in her way and reign supreme over the backyard –...

Alumnus Slade Camilleri (class of 2014) recently wrote Neighbours episode 9109. Congratulations, Slade, on your first writing credit, we are so proud of you! Our Alumni in the media are just killing it!