Speakers

Nicole Vickridge is a Director of the Australasian Green Infrastructure Network (AGIN) and a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia. With a unique combination of qualifications in urban planning and horticulture, she brings more than 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. Throughout her career, Nicole has remained passionate about sustainable development and the delivery of urban green infrastructure that supports climate-resilient cities.

Nicole currently serves as Urban Forest Project Manager at the City of Port Phillip, where she leads the development of urban forest precinct plans that drive urban greening initiatives and enhance the city's resilience to climate change. She is also the current Chair of Council Arboriculture Victoria and previously served as a National Trainer for the Housing Industry Association (HIA) GreenSmart Program.