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Vicki Dwyer holds a Master of Music in Contemporary Voice with over 30 years of teaching experience. In addition to her expertise as a singing teacher, she is a seasoned conductor, leading a cappella choirs, and vocal ensembles for 21 years. As a distinguished Master Director with Sweet Adelines International, she sets a standard of excellence in choral music. Vicki's musical achievements extend to representing Australia in prestigious international competitions for vocal ensembles. Notably, she achieved an International bronze (3rd place) medal with her women's a cappella ensemble, Circular Keys Chorus, in 2018. Her vocal talent is also showcased in the a cappella quartets "Alouette" and "Alter Ego," frequently featured on television and radio.

With a profound passion for vocal science and singing pedagogy, Vicki continues to conduct research in voice for academic journals and as a board member of the Australian Voice Association. She seeks to expand her knowledge and shares the science behind her teaching techniques. Her approach empowers students to understand the "how" and "why" of concepts, instilling confidence in embracing their own unique voice. Vicki's teaching style caters to learners of all levels, reflecting her approachable and empathetic nature. Her ultimate goal is to unlock the potential within each singer and foster a deep appreciation and love for their voice.

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EQness - MHFA Course. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Christine (Tina) Faulk has an MA Communications and is the Varuna Writer-in-Residence 2025, the Winner of the Frances Christie History Prize 2025 and the Author of 'The Island of Singing Fish' (2014). Tina has taught structured writing courses at the Canberra Institute of Technology and is a member of the NSW Writers Crime and Contemporary Fiction writers Group.

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Charles Fellner is a retired IT professional from Sydney. After seeing various friends being scammed, he wanted to do something to fight back. Rather than creating yet another website on the topic he decided instead to do some thorough research and then conduct presentations and group discussions at various clubs such as Rotary and Lions on the subject of scam awareness. In these presentations his focus is on the more common scams. He explains what goes on behind these scams, the steps that one should take to avoid being scammed, and what one should do if they have been scammed. He also has a strong interest in the psychology of scamming and believes this is a very important and often neglected part of the puzzle. He talks with people almost every day about scamming every chance he gets.

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Robert has been a casual lecturer, tutor and post-doctoral fellow at UNSW. He has taught at the WEA since 1992 and has also lectured for CCE at Sydney University, the North-side Opera Study Group, and Opera Lunedi. He has written (and broadcast) for ABC FM, and also written for Musica Viva, and Symphony Australia. In 2013 he was a visiting Fellow at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Neo-Latin Studies in Innsbruck. Among his published works are an edition of Gallus Dressler's Praecepta musicae poeticae (the University of Illinois Press, 2007), and Latin and Music in the Early Modern Era (Brill of Leiden, 2021). His edition of the complete Latin motets of Gallus Dressler was published by A-R Editions, Middleton, Wisconsin, in November 2023.

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Sara Francolini holds a Master's Degree in Intercultural Communication and Business and has always been passionate about languages and different cultures. She believes that language is a bridge that connects people from all over the world. For this reason, her classes focus not only on learning and improving language skills, but also on creating an environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves freely and confidently. Having lived in Nottingham, Hagzhou and now based in Sydney, Sara has gained teaching experience in a variety of multicultural environments, allowing her to understand the diverse needs of students. She is excited to welcome you and looks forward to starting a new semester full of learning, growth, and fun together.

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Michael Gal is Professor Emeritus at the School of Physics of the University of NSW. He has been involved in research and teaching at UNSW for over 30 years. Prior to the UNSW, he worked at various universities and research institutions in the US and in Europe.

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Thilaga Ganapathy is an experienced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tutor with a long-standing background in IT, CRM/ERP systems, and technical writing. She has been teaching since 1988, helping students build practical digital skills in areas like MS Office, email management, online tools, and beginner-friendly tech applications. In her classes, students can expect patient guidance, clear demonstrations, and hands‑on learning to build confidence with technology. Thilaga has a strong passion for lifelong learning, public speaking, and exploring the evolving world of IT. Outside of teaching, she enjoys travelling, photography, and discovering arts and antiques.

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Ansh Ganne. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Matthew Gibson. Tutor of WEA Sydney