Jane Milburn was an early voice on sustainability issues in the way we dress before that became 'fashionable'. Following agricultural science and leadership study applied to a career in rural communications and advocacy, Jane navigated a unique pathway to influence change. As the founder of Textile Beat and author of Slow Clothing: finding meaning in what we wear, Jane believes in regenerating our agency in the wardrobe by gaining more skills and knowledge about making, adapting and caring for clothes. These actions can help drive systemic change and create financial, ecological health and wellbeing benefits.
Jane is a trained permaculture teacher, a Churchill Fellow, and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to fashion sustainability in 2022.
