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co -design lab
Engaging all the stakeholders
As a collective with years of leadership experience, we understand that a thriving community culture doesn’t happen by chance. It requires effort and strategy. We are committed to promoting the value of our resilient communities. Through ‘co-design’ a crafted and uniquely configured response can be developed that enables all stakeholders to share in and understand both the benefits and the risks in future planning.
Reconciling culture and communities
We honour both the tangible and intangible aspects of First Nations culture and heritage, recognizing communities as vital custodians, storytellers and entrepreneurs who respect, protect and interpret their Country. Our approach breaks down barriers, addresses complex challenges while fostering sensitive economic development that enriches communities and safeguards culture, heritage and livelihoods. We respect the wisdom of the local Gunaikurnai cultural elders and custodians.
We are a diverse group dedicated to fostering creativity as a cornerstone of innovation, industry development, well-being and prosperity for all. Our team includes Jo Moulton, a seasoned creative and strategic designer, alongside Michael Trudgeon, a professor at RMIT with expertise in design innovation and design in social context. We also have Jenny Toye, a committed artist and educator, Jenny Robertson, a regenerative farmer with a focus on sustainability, and Tim Gibson, our regional historian and archivist. We are also inspired by the innovative work of Dr Daniel Hromek, Spatial Designer and Yuin (Saltwater) Woman; As Director of Djinjama, she publishes on how to place Country in the centre of co-design with First Nations communities.