Rachael Walshe – The Conversation

Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Canberra

Dr Rachael Walshe is a Human Geographer and Environmental Manager whose work bridges sustainability education, community food systems, and urban agriculture. Based at the University of Canberra, she brings a transdisciplinary and place-based lens to her research, with a strong focus on ecological care, intergenerational learning, and food justice.

Experience

2024–present

Research officer, Sustain: The Australian Food Network
2023–present

Postdoctoral research associate, University of Canberra

Education

2024

James Cook University, Doctor of Philosophy: society and culture
2020

James Cook University , Honours Class I Geography
2019

University of the Sunshine Coast, Bachelor of Environmental Management

Publications

2025

Understanding environmental generational amnesia through urban school garden learning experiences in Gimuy/Cairns, Australia, Local Environment
2024

School gardens and student engagement: A systematic review exploring benefits, barriers and strategies., Issues in Educational Research
2024

Pedagogy, place, and food education in Australian schools: Lessons from Tropical North Queensland. Children’s Geographies, Childrens Geographies
2024

Doing research with busy people: Enacting rapid walking methodologies with teachers in a primary school., Cities
2022

Building community (gardens) on university campuses: Masterplanning green-infrastructure for a post-COVID moment., Landscape Research
2022

Mapping community gardens in the Australian National Curriculum: A curriculum analysis model, Issues in Educational Research

Grants and Contracts

2023

Piloting a community co-learning approach to community based school food gardening

Role:

Post doctoral research associate

Funding Source:

ACT Education Directorate

Professional Memberships

Institute of Australian Geographers

Research Areas

Environmental Sciences (05)
Human Movement And Sports Science Not Elsewhere Classified (110699)
Human Geography (1604)