Category: Sydney+NSW

July 9, 2011 3:00 pm

Rachael has been selected by New York Fashion Week to show her collection on the catwalk in September. She is one of only seven emerging designers from around the world selected by the show’s organisers.

We love Rachael’s eco fashion so much we produced a feature on her that you can read here

Drinks, eats and entertainment will be provided and it is being held at Balmain Road Antiques Centre where you will also be able to browse through 50 shops crammed full of collectables, curios, vintage and antique furniture, decorative arts and more!! Discounts will also be on offer from many of the shops!

Book your ticket here

May 5, 2011 to May 6, 2011

Sydney, Australia, Registrations now open – limited numbers!! Please visit www.hotscienceglobalcitizens.net

Climate change is an environmental, cultural and political phenomenon that is reshaping the way we think about ourselves, our societies and humanity’s place on Earth. Interdisciplinarity and creativity have become pivotal in how we co-construct and co-create out sustainable and social futures.

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May 12, 2011 to June 12, 2011

• Melbourne – May 12 – 22
• Canberra – May 26 – 29
• Alice Springs – May 27 – 29
• Brisbane – June 3 – 4
• Sydney – Jun 3 – 5
• Byron Bay – June 3 – 5
• Adelaide – June 10 – 12
• Perth – June 10 – 12

Check out HRAFF’s Awesome Program

April 14, 2011 to April 29, 2011

Appealing to architects, building designers, assessors, builders. engineers and consumers this seminars provide valuable information and insight on how to make homes more sustainable.

The two hour CPD seminar showcases a recently completed 8 star home as a case study with the project manager and live-in owner, Cameron Rosen sharing his journey of designing, developing, building and living in this sustainable home.

After sold out seminars in Sydney we are now touring to:

Adelaide – 14th and 15th April 2011
Melbourne – 19th and 20th April 2011
Brisbane – 28th and 29th April 2011

FOR MORE INFO AND TO BOOK (places strictly limited)
http://www.australianliving.info/apage/104560.php

May 5, 2011 to May 6, 2011

This symposium presents the research findings of the Australian Research Council international Linkage project, Hot Science, Global Citizens: the agency of the museum sector in climate change interventions along with other leading research to develop new knowledge about what constitutes effective action around climate change, the critical roles that institutions can play, visions for the future of museums and science centres, and innovative programming ideas.

Participants can expect to gain new input from humanities and social sciences on how to communicate climate change and generate positive actions, and how to handle controversies and uncertainties around climate change.

Australian Museum & Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. More information here

In this talk, Duncan discusses the way Digital Eskimo strives to create design in a way that is morally accountable, both towards its staff and also to the wider community. From design4change

Also check out the Design4Change Speaker Ben Peacock from the Republic of Everyone