Collaboratory Melbourne Meetup April 2012: Tech for the People
There's no doubt that something's happening here, whether you call it the Great Disruption or The Big Shift. In his recent TEDTalk, Peter Di [...]
Collaboratory Melbourne Meetup March 2012: Future of Changemaking & Online Engagement
People care,we know that. But how we engage and enable supporters to take action to address an unacceptable situation or resolve any of soci [...]
Next Steps for Collaboratory Melbourne: From Prototyping to Beta Testing
Phase One – Protyping Over the last two-and-a-half years I’ve been exploring ways I can serve people and organisations working toward better futures – so they can be more effective and have greater impact in the work they do. Based on feedback and gaps I’ve identified during that time, I’ve focused around hosting events for much needed conversations and idea exchanges; offering facilitated sessions for collaborative project development, and building capability in the strategic use of social media to grow communities, amplify communications and scale impact. […]
Workshop: 26 & 27 April 2012 – Social Media Essentials: Tools, Tips, Systems & Strategy in Two Days
Still finding the idea of implementing a social media strategy for your project or organisation a bit daunting? Have an idea for a campaign, [...]
Collaboratory Melbourne Meetup January 2012: Alex Steffen
Late last year I opened up my email to find that an Alex Steffen had registered for the Collaboratory Melbourne Meetup group. “Could it be?” I thought. Sure enough, I clicked on the email and there was the profile of one of the world’s leading thinkers on sustainability, climate change and how we can build better futures: Alex Steffen – founder of Worldchanging. […]
Workshop: 23 March 2012 – Beyond Basics: Strategic Use of Social Media to Grow Networks & Transform Systems
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Workshop: 9 March 2012 – How to use social media to launch your project with a bang, build community, and make real impact – all on a shoestring budget
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Connected: The Film [sneak preview] 8 September, 6-9pm
What does it mean to be living in a hyperconnected world? How is it changing the way we communicate, relate, work and consume - and what imp [...]
Building a more sustainable, equal and compassionate Melbourne, together
Adam Bandt launches Ideas for Melbourne. Inspired by amazing community-based projects springing up in cities and towns all around the world, like New York City’s Highline, Renew Newcastle, and Hepburn Wind, three weeks ago, Federal MP for Melbourne, Adam Bandt, launched Ideas for Melbourne. A collaborative community-based initiative, Ideas for Melbourne is a platform for ideas and projects aimed at making Melbourne a more sustainable, equal and compassionate city. […]
Gathering ’11: To Build Better Futures, 11-13 June 2011
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ~ Bucky Fuller Gathering ’11 is the inaugural Gathering Unconference, bringing together leading thinkers, change-makers and collaborators from across Australia and around the world to explore what’s possible, and develop ideas on how we can best solve today’s most pressing social and environmental challenges, together. […]