RMIT University Notable Alumni

Judith Durham is an Australian musician, singer, and songwriter. In 1963, she became the lead singer of the popular folk-influenced pop quartet The Seekers, which became the first Australian pop band to achieve major sales and chart success in the United States and the United Kingdom. Her services to music earned her the title Victorian of the Year in 2015.

James Wan is an Australian screenwriter, film director, comic book writer, and producer. He is credited with creating or co-creating the popular Insidious, Saw, and The Conjuring Universe franchises. An exponent of the horror genre, James Wan established the Atomic Monster Productions, which produces television and film projects. He is also one of the most successful filmmakers of his generation.

Wu Chun is a Bruneian model, actor, and singer best known for his association with the popular Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit, which is currently inactive. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Wu Chun supports environmental campaigns and blood donation campaigns. In 2020, he participated in a marine protection campaign. He also serves as the Goodwill Ambassador of Cancer Awareness.

Andrew Stockdale gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Wolfmother. Apart from releasing iconic albums such as Cosmic Egg with his band, he also released solo records such as Keep Moving. The APRA Award winner has revolutionized the neo-psychedelia and stoner rock genres.

Lawrence Wong is a Malaysian-born Singaporean actor whose portrayal of Hai Lan Cha in the Chinese historical series Story of Yanxi Palace earned him a place in the most influential artistes in China list. His role in the series also earned him a Golden Angel Award under the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category.

Irish footballer Jim Stynes was initially skilled in Gaelic football but later deviated to Australian rules football. While his memoir, My Journey, detailed his battle with cancer, he had also written self-help books with Dr. Jon Carnegie. He had also co-founded The Reach Foundation, a non-profit for young people.

Leigh Whannell is an Australian screenwriter, actor, producer, and director. He often collaborates with his friend James Wan, and the two have worked together on the movies Saw, Dead Silence, and Insidious. He also wrote the Saw video game. He worked as a reporter and film critic for TV shows before entering the film industry. 

Australian designer Toni Matičevski was born to Macedonian immigrant parents in Melbourne. While he initially worked with Donna Karan and Cerruti, he later launched his own label. He is best known for his signature feminine silhouettes in silk and has also inspired the book The Elegant Rebel.

Jessica Gallagher is an Australian Paralympic alpine skier and track and field athlete. She became the first Australian woman to win a medal at the Winter Paralympics in 2010. She began to lose her sight as a teenager and was diagnosed with Best’s disease, a rare condition that causes blindness. As she is legally blind, she competes with a guide. 

Australian-American sculptor Clement Meadmore initially studied aeronautical engineering and then industrial design and then designed furniture for a while, before focusing on sculpting. He is known for his colossal public commissions. A lover of jazz and a drummer, too, he often names his creations after jazz tracks.

English geologist Albert Ernest Kitson had spent part of his childhood in India, where his schoolmaster father ran a school. He then moved to Australia, where both his parents taught. The Lyell Medal winner later contributed immensely to the geological development of Australia and Nigeria. He was later knighted for his achievements.