Phoebe McIlwraith
Halekulani, Central Coast NSW
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Scholarship Category: Indigenous
Phoebe, a proud Bundjalung and Worimi saltwater woman, has a vision. A social enterprise that engages with marginalised peoples and enables meaningful change through community-based economies.
Hear first-hand why our inaugural Ma & Morley scholar, Phoebe, chose to apply and her experience as part of the scholarship program
Phoebe's association with Lions International, the world’s largest service organisation, has enabled her to expand her interest and experience in community development initiatives in Australia and internationally.
In 2017, Phoebe was one of the youngest members of the National Indigenous Youth Parliament – igniting her desire to participate in local political advocacy through the Lake Macquarie Youth Advisory Council.
With aspirations to be a change-maker within society through legal advocacy and community development, Phoebe is in her first year of a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.