Game Changers Fashion in Focus

Three visionary fashion leaders come together in this game changing conversation at State Library of Queensland. Gain first-hand industry insights into innovation, culture, community, creativity, responsibility, and the economic realities of fashion.

Jane Milburn OAM (founder)

Jane Milburn is a sustainability consultant, Slow Clothing pioneer, TEDx speaker, Churchill Fellow, upcycler, and agricultural scientist.

Jane established Textile Beat as a purpose-driven business in 2013 to inspire a creative approach to the way we dress, to embrace natural fibres and upcycling for pleasure, reward and sustainability. Jane has trained as a climate reality leader and her work aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Troy Casey (co-owner)

Magpie Goose creates unique and wearable garments designed to make a statement while generating economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through creative industries.

Magpie Goose is owned and led by Troy Casey (Kamilaroi) and Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka/Kalkadoon). It is a family-run business and social enterprise, passionate about creating positive outcomes.

Jessie Sadler (founder)

Jessie Sadler is the Founder and CEO of Australia’s most recognised adaptive fashion brand, Christina Stephens.

Christina Stephens exists to disrupt disability stereotypes. Their colourful and elevated designs, combined with smart innovations, has turned adaptive clothing on its head. The brand allows people with disability, dexterity issues, and changing bodies to wear what they want, not what they're given

Melanie Finger is a Senior Lecturer in Transdisciplinary Design and the Academic Lead Engagement for the School of Design (QUT)

Image: Magpie Goose, 2017, Jack Mohr - Aperture Media House

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Game Changers brings innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success.

Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane, Australia