Using human-centred design to shape healthy, resilient, resourceful communities. Publisher of @mattersjournal.

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Local Peoples were stoked to partner with @BCorpANZ to produce the creative for B Corp Month 2019. Happy B Corp Month! Check out more of our creative and get the latest news at bcorpmonth.com
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As we mark Reconciliation Week in Australia, it's timely that we honour the resilience and cultures of our First Nations peoples. Let's acknowledge the undeniable truth and work towards strengthening meaningful reconciliation. More information at reconciliation.org.au/
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As we mark Reconciliation Week in Australia, it's timely that we honour the resilience and cultures of our First Nations peoples. Let's acknowledge the undeniable truth and work towards strengthening meaningful reconciliation. More information at reconciliation.org.au/
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Nowadays, many AI-empowered tools and services can be useful resources when designers actually know what they are looking for. Read more ow.ly/frvq50RV25q
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Local Peoples dives into the 2024 Federal Budget with Nikki Stefanoff's analysis of wellbeing measures, and explores how it stacks up in its quest for societal wellbeing. Read more: localpeoples.com/our-researc… #FederalBudget2024 #WellbeingMeasures #AustralianBudget
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Melbourne Design Week 2024 is about to kick off. It's time to unleash your imagination and design the world you've always envisioned. Brace yourself for an incredible 11-day program of talks, tours, exhibitions, launches, installations, and workshops. ow.ly/VUo350RML3c

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Getting circular and sustainable looks like something taken for granted for designers and companies, but is it really so easy? Do people truly understand what the process entails to achieve a real ecological transition? Read more on this ow.ly/Mn2350Rx0Xe
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Tomorrow, Thursday, May 16, is the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Let's get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments. Learn more ow.ly/COeI50Rx0YR
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Meet Leyla Acaroglu, the UN Champion of the Earth who disrupts norms in sustainability. From reimagining urban spaces to bridging Indigenous wisdom with modern solutions, she's shaping a nature-positive future and redefining circular design. ow.ly/lB5a50Rx0OP
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Some of the most inspiring, unique and unusual recent projects across education design that have also featured in the INDE.Awards. Find them here: ow.ly/KwE450Royho
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Shoutout to Planet Trotter, a travel-for-impact social venture that aims to boost adventure tourism and is also working to transform forgotten rural landscapes. ow.ly/jgQ350Ry4BF
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Shoutout to Melbourne-based Property Collectives, whose thoughtful building group model empowers people to take more control over their housing by co-developing the homes and communities they want. At cost price. Connect with them at ow.ly/h8gF50Roy7b
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In May 2023, the Grants Pass City Council passed a one-of-a-kind sustainability plan that would transition publicly owned buildings and vehicles to renewable energy, diversifying their power sources in case of natural disaster. Read more: ow.ly/eQfq50RoxW0
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In a feast of recycled material, modular efficiency and functional flexibility, Studio Edwards has designed a zero-waste workplace. Read more: ow.ly/YSu450Rou2l
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The International Sludge Academy, a partnership between the OECD and the NSW Government launched in 2023, empowers teams worldwide to tackle bureaucratic "sludge" hindering access to government services. Learn more about their innovative approach: ow.ly/mLZW50ReAbU
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Local councils worldwide are leading the charge in climate action where global leaders have faltered, as they pioneer solutions and showcase the power of local initiatives to drive global change. Read the new research: ow.ly/EVc950RbT9V #ClimateAction #GlobalChange
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Imagine a neighborhood filled with 600-square-foot, 3D-printed, bio-based houses made from eco-friendly materials like wood fibers and bioresins. These innovative homes are 100% recyclable, contributing to a greener planet. Read more: ow.ly/xaA050RezPi
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See you at the upcoming Annual #DataGov2024 on April 29-30. With first-class speakers, deep dive into the intricate world of data management and privacy challenges facing the Australian Government in the digital age. More info at ibrc.com.au/datagov-2024/

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How are coral reefs inspiring biodiversity? Find out here: ow.ly/BOsb50Qw54m
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Faethm Design Studio offers hope to those battling Psoriasis with this patient-centric approach. Read more: ow.ly/pvwX50Qw53M
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Faethm Design Studio offers hope to those battling Psoriasis with this patient-centric approach. Read more: ow.ly/pvwX50Qw53M
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