Featured Stories

Community and Competition in the World of Co-Design

Design leaders and practitioners across Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand are pushing back against the status quo, exploring the ethics of social design amidst the challenges of advanced capitalism. Discover insights from the Doing Design Differently Tour, where community and collaboration were key. By Dr Emma Blomkamp…

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Hiking to Help Young Migrants and Refugees Discover Their New Home

Community only grows stronger when people feel at home. First Hike Project achieves this by taking young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds on day hikes and overnight camping trips throughout the Australian wilderness. Surrounded by a peaceful setting, the easygoing conversation helps to form lasting bonds. By Hudson Brown

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Creating Connection and Community Through Heartfelt Food Experiences

Free to Feed is a wonderful Melbourne-based social enterprise with food, community, and connection at its heart. The registered charity creates empowering employment opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum through the creation of shared food experiences. These include community cooking classes, food events, and catering that celebrate and showcase the diverse cuisines and stories of the people they support.

Byline:  Lisa Cugnetto

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