Session 2.04
Tracks
Track 4
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
| 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM |
| Sky Lounge |
Overview
Wear the future - sustainable fashion workshops
Details
This session is suitable for: All
Speaker
Ellen Chandler
Clothes Minded
Wear the Future - Sustainable Fashion Workshops
Presentation description
How can educators empower the next generation to make more sustainable fashion choices? In this session, Ellen Chandler, founder of ‘Wear the Future’ workshops, explores the three key pillars of sustainability—people, planet, and prosperity—offering practical strategies, resources and insights to confidently integrate these topics into the classroom. Attendees will deepen their understanding of fashion’s global impact, gain tools to inspire students and experience engaging activities from the student workshops. This session equips educators to spark critical conversations and foster a more sustainable future. Join us to discover how small teaching shifts can create a lasting impact.
Biography
Ellen Chandler is the founder of Clothes Minded, a consultancy helping fashion businesses embrace sustainability, and the creator of Wear the Future, an initiative empowering teachers and students to explore sustainable fashion with confidence. Her passion for ethical fashion was sparked during a transformative trip to Bangladesh, where she engaged with garment workers and witnessed firsthand the industry’s impacts. This experience ignited her commitment to education and meaningful change. In addition to her consultancy work, Ellen is a sessional academic at QUT and UQ, sharing her expertise to inspire the next generation of changemakers.