Churchill Fellowship information session: Trades and technology

​To inspire your application for the 2023 Churchill Fellowship round, the Churchill Trust, in partnership with our Churchill Fellows, will be delivering virtual information sessions throughout February 2023.

​Trades and technology

​​In this session join Churchill Fellows Robert Siemsen and Zoe Eather as they share their Fellowship experiences, impart insights on their fascinating projects and motivate you with what they have achieved since returning to Australia. You will also be able to engage in a live Q&A and gain helpful advice on how to apply.

​Meet our speakers for this session

​Robert Siemsen is a classically trained coachbuilder who recently started Robert Siemsen Pty Ltd to offer traditional body making skills here in Australia. The work of the business is based on what Robbie saw and practised in England while working there and completing his Churchill Fellowship. Inspired by the halcyon era of coachbuilding, Robbie will always be committed to bringing the principles of speed and fine craftsmanship of that era forward to today.

​Robert was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2018 To study and further my understanding in the craft of traditional Coachbuilding. You can learn more about Robert here.

​Zoe is an experienced consultant and engineer who specialises in Smart Communities, that is using different ways of thinking and technology as enablers to make the places we live more accessible, liveable, and sustainable for all. Zoe keeps up to date with the latest trends and shares her learnings through hosting The Smart Community Podcast. Through her boutique consultancy, My Smart Community, Zoe offers strategic advice on dealing with disruption, leveraging infrastructure spend and major projects, smart technology in regional communities and facilitating genuine collaboration.

​Zoe was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2018 to accelerate the integration of "Smart Mobility" to enable more liveable Australian communities. You can learn more about Zoe here.

​Applying for a Churchill Fellowship

​​A Churchill Fellowship is a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas to explore a topic or an issue you are passionate about. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community and in any field or topic of interest.

​​To learn more about how you can become a Churchill Fellow, visit our website churchillfellowships.com.au.  Applications open Wednesday 1 March 2023.