Supporting emerging practitioners

Meg Selianakis

RMIT

Meg Selianakis is a Master’s student at RMIT University, completing a Master of Global Studies with a major in Development Studies. She recently participated in the RMIT Global Study Tour to the Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina, Culture and Justice at the Edge of the European Project, an experience that deeply shaped herperspectives on international justice, conflict, and peacebuilding.

Meg has undertaken Hostile Environment Awareness Training through RedR Australia and plans to complete the Essentials of Humanitarian Practice in November. She has gained professional experience with Australian Volunteers International and has volunteered with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, where she worked as a triage receptionist supporting asylum seekers and refugees. She has a strong passion for inclusive and effective conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and disaster management strategies,  along with exploring the intersection of humanitarian response, human rights, and sustainable development.

Sara Mohsin

LaTrobe University

Sara is a Master’s student in International Development at La Trobe University, with background in Public Administration from Pakistan. She has a strong focus on public service, social justice, and fostering resilient, inclusive societies through impactful humanitarian initiatives.Her work with the Pakistan Government she played a key role in digitizing civil registration processes, making it easier for underserved populations to access essential documentation. She also collaborated with NGOs to combat underage marriages, leading awareness programs that reached thousands of families and significantly increased community understanding and prevention efforts.

Sara’s commitment to social equity extends to women’s empowerment, having contributed to mobility programs that enabled thousands of low-income women to access affordable transport options. She also helped establish youth career counseling centers, securing funding to provide guidance and opportunities for thousands of graduates.

With international exposure through a study exchange with GIZ in Nepal, Sara has engaged in global conversations on inclusive governance and service delivery. She continues to refine her community engagement and advocacy skills in Melbourne, where she is actively involved in student union and public-facing roles.