Alex Dekker

Alex is a Bachelor of Commerce student passionate about contributing to the social impact sector. He is the unintentional founder of Alex Makes Meals, a non-profit kitchen alleviating food insecurity, after identifying a problem he could address during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work has been recognised with a Premier’s Sustainability Award in 2022 and as a finalist for the 2021 Victorian Young Australian of the Year award.

Growing up on a farm in eastern Victoria highlighted the ecological impacts that follow extreme weather events, and his resolve to address climate change through tackling waste in the charity sector. During the Wattle Fellowship, Alex’s project will explore plastic and non-recyclable waste, and the role of Indigenous ingredients and training in providing employment pathways.

When not working with a team to make over 3,000 meals a week, Alex can be found telling jokes or rock climbing with mates.