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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 is a Bachelor's student at UNSW Sydney with a lifelong passion for technology, creativity, and building things. Ever since he was a kid he has been fascinated by the way technology can turn curiosity into innovation. He brings that same sense of wonder into his teaching, believing that learning should be engaging, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone. Nothing excites him more than seeing a student make a breakthrough, whether it's writing their first line of code, solving a tricky problem, or creating something they didn't think was possible. To Ansh, technology is a little like modern-day magic, from capturing a moment in time with a photograph to exploring the incredible possibilities of artificial intelligence. His goal is to help students discover that same excitement for themselves and build the confidence to turn their ideas into reality.

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Matthew Gibson. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Christine Gietz (PhD, BA, Dip Ed, Cert in Uni Training), has tutored at WEA Sydney since 2012 and was its Education Manager from 2021 to 2025. In 2024 she was runner-up for Community Colleges Australia's Trainer of the Year. She also tutors at The University of Notre Dame in the School of Education where she recently completed her PhD. As a tutor at WEA, she has a passion for teaching poetry, Shakespeare and journal writing. As a tutor at university she is enthusiastically engaged in teaching academic writing and the foundations for teaching. She believes that teaching is both a privilege and a joy and it is this sense of joy in discovery and learning which she hopes to convey to her students.

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Carolina Gonzalez, MCom, Adv.Cert (Mindfulness & Meditation), is a mindfulness and meditation teacher who has been facilitating sessions for women since 2022. Carolina holds an Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Guiding Mindfulness and Meditation with specialised training in Buddhist psychology, meditation for grief, pain, and dying, and Mental Health First Aid. Her work has been featured in Tiny Buddha and Wellbeing Magazine. She is a warm and nurturing teacher who specialises in guiding women to move beyond living in their thoughts and reconnect with their body and emotions, experiencing themselves as whole.

Carolina helps women give themselves permission to put their needs first, drop the guilt, and reclaim the parts of themselves they thought were gone. Through guided meditation, reflective exercises, and accessible mindfulness practices, she supports women to rewire conditioned patterns and access their inner wisdom. Carolina believes mindfulness should be integrated into everyday life, as it is essential for living fully, being present, and cultivating the clarity needed for intentional living.

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Christine has taught French in the UK, the US and Australia at secondary and tertiary levels. She has continued to teach and train adults through her professional life (WEA and Alliance from Beginners to Advanced). She strongly believes in active participation and interactive learning. Christine is passionate about current affairs and the evolution of the French language. Christine travels to France regularly and students enjoy sharing their food and travel experiences during practice conversations. Overall Christine’s classes are relaxed and fun whilst covering language fundamentals.

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Isabel Graham. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Helen Gray brings a practical, engaging, and deeply human approach to teaching wellbeing, burnout prevention, and sustainable work practices. As an experienced Social Worker in high-demand and complex environments, Helen combines evidence-based knowledge with real-world experience bringing a warm, practical and down-to-earth approach to wellbeing, stress and burnout prevention. Helen uses her understanding of the pressures many people face in work and life today and drawing on lived experience of burnout and recovery as she shares complex ideas in a relatable and practical way. Her relaxed and engaging style creates welcoming learning spaces for individuals to connect, continue learning, and support their personal and professional wellbeing.

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Bill Gye OAM holds a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and an M.Cog.Sci. (Cognitive Science, UNSW). He is currently the Director of Education and Training at WEA.

Bill is also a writer on Substack and has co-authored a number of peer-reviewed publications on a range of topics, including cognitive remediation. He has had a long career in senior management within the community sector and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA).