February 13, 2023

42. Interview with environmentalist and author Andrew Kelly

31 minutes

This week we were so fortunate to talk with Andrew Kelly, environmentalist, convenor of The Waterway Network, and former Yarra Riverkeeper. Among other things, Andrew has worked as an editor, publisher, spokesperson, advocate and author. He played a key role in formulating the formulation the Yarra River Protection (Willip-gin Birrarung murron) Act which was passed unopposed. He has also written a number of books for children including Peregrines in the City, Willam: A Birrarung Story and The Accidental Penguin Hotel. Andrew has lots of fantastic advice to share about how we can share our messages more effectively.

You can follow Andrew and learn more about his work here:

https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrew-kelly-convenor-waterways-network

https://www.instagram.com/rewkelly/

https://wdog.com.au/andrew-kelly/

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/time-to-take-a-breath-yarra-riverkeeper-steps-down-20210819-p58k0m.html

https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/my-garden-path-andrew-kelly/13243134

https://redkangaroobooks.com/store/Wilam-A-Birrarung-Story-by-Aunty-Joy-Murphy-&-Andrew-Kelly-Illustrator-by-Lisa-Kennedy-p245378710

Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ex6s

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