Sydney’s LGBTQI+ community is hitting a 50-year milestone in 2023 and are bracing themselves for the largest event to ever be held since the Olympics. Michael converses with Kate Wickett, Sydney WorldPride’s CEO, about shutting down the Harbour Bridge and what will be taking place across the city.

About Kate Wickett:

Kate has been volunteering in the LGBTQIA+ community for over 20 years. With deeper experiences spearheading projects and operations solutions across large corporations and clients, she now contributes to one of the largest cultural events in NSW’s history.

What you will learn in this episode:

-    The 50-year growth of LGBTQI+ since the dawn of Gay Pride Week

-    What the differences are between WorldPride and Mardis Gras

-    How Sydney became WorldPride’s host for 2023

-    What to expect during the two-week celebration

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-    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-wickett-9ba982a/

Learn more about:

-    Sydney WorldPride festival Guide: https://sydneyworldpride.com/festival-guide/

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Economic crises would often lead to the closure of, or financial dent to, most food businesses. But what was the drive behind making Shaun Christie-David’s socially driven business, Colombo Social, stand through inevitable change?

In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding on how social purpose, corporate businesses and community kept an authentic food experience running. All the while, gaining a deeper appreciation for culture and the team behind any meal.

About Shaun Christie-David:

With the purpose to drive social change and facilitate inclusivity in everything that he does, Shaun Christie-David initiates and spearheads successful social enterprises. So far he has assisted the settlement and growth of refugees, asylum seekers and communities in need through thriving businesses Colombo Social, Kabul Social and Plate It Forward, a movement that gained the Australian Human Rights Commission Award in 2021.

What you will learn in this episode:

-    What inspired the opening of Colombo Social

-    The refugees and asylum seekers who operate behind the meal

-    What corporate partners like Commonwealth Bank, Uber, Deputy assisted in Colombo Social’s retention over the pandemic

-    The opening of Kabul Social

-    Why the Kabul Social’s communication and marketing strategy was a slow process

-    How to ensure longevity through corporate partners

-    The impacts of Ability Social

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Find and connect with Shaun here:

-    https://au.linkedin.com/in/shaunchristiedavid

Learn more about:

-    Colombo Social: https://colombosocial.com.au/

-    Kabul Social: https://www.kabulsocial.com/

-    Plate It Forward: https://www.plateitforward.org.au/

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In this episode, we explore the story telling mission from an important point of view. 

About Alison Page: 

Alison Page is an award winning designer, film producer, author and adjunct associate at the University of Technology’s Design School. She is a driver for intertwining The Eora’s culture into Sydney City by applying storytelling to cityscapes and tertiary education. 

• The black design movement 
• The process behind building a connection with country framework in the construction industry’s practice. 
• A mnemonic approach to teaching aboriginal people about design and architecture 
• Current works in progress: The inclusive and culture-oriented courses Allison is spearheading at UTS 
• How traditional owners are reclaiming the Sydney 
• Two ways that Allison have already paved a way for cultural integration  

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Find and connect with Alison here: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-page-6059686a/ 

Read more on Alison’s Book, Design: Building on Country 

https://www.booktopia.com.au/design-alison-page/book/9781760761400.html 

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Let’s go in-depth with the research found behind office culture and behaviour post-pandemic. How did it change Sydney’s behaviour? What did the findings tell small businesses across the city? Let’s sift through the stats with Selina Short in this episode of the Neon Grid.

Selina Short is EY's Oceania Market Segment Leader for Built Environment and Resources. As a passionate advocate for building an inclusive and environmentally sustainable CBD in Sydney, Selina wants to facilitate the growth of spaces that inspire human creativity and new ideas, while forming core memories for families across three generations.

You can find her on Linkedin here: https://au.linkedin.com/in/selinashort

• The shifts of consumer and worker behaviour in Sydney City post-pandemic
• How businesses are changing their process and operations
• The shift of work culture: WFH overriding the office 9-5, and its outcomes on performance
• An example of how offices can change their work conditions
• Climate change’s role in the growth of the Sydney CBD
•  A skim on the rental market
• The concept of a “micro district”

• https://www.ey.com/en_us/news/2021/09/ey-empathy-in-business-survey

• Selina Short’s better questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ZRscr8v-Q

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At just 30 years old, Dylan Parker is the Mayor of Randwick City Council and giving a new perspective to where things are heading.

We discuss the need for more representation of young people in government and reimagining Randwick’s economy due to changes brought on by the pandemic. 

• The positive impacts an accurate representation of constituency in government can have. 
• How people's shopping, dining and local life has changed due to the pandemic and how Randwick City Council is reimagining their economy to capitalise on these changes.  

• Economic development - Randwick City Council (nsw.gov.au)
• Coogee Bay Road Shared Village Project - Randwick City Council (nsw.gov.au)
• Night-time economy - Randwick City Council (nsw.gov.au)  
• Alfresco Randwick - Randwick City Council (nsw.gov.au)

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandwickMayor

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One of the largest playing cards for Sydney’s night life is YCK Laneways - the buzzing cluster of small bars located across York, Clarence and Kent Streets. Tune in to this episode as Michael Rodrigues speaks to the owner of Sydney’s award-winning and loved small bars, co-founder of YCK Laneways and President of the Independent Bars Association (IBA), Karl Schlothauer.

• The IBA’s establishment and purpose 
• How the COVID pandemic shaped Sydney’s nightlife relationships
• How technology will connect Sydney’s venues together and improve user experience

• https://www.ibansw.org.au/ 
• https://www.ycklaneways.com.au/ 
• https://ntia.org.au/ 

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-schlothauer-8639ba24/

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The City of Campbelltown in Sydney's south west is home to a diverse demographic on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people. With rapid population growth and a new 24-hour airport due to open on its doorstep, Campbelltown is undergoing an impressive transformation. Tune into this episode as Michael Rodrigues chats with Lindy Deitz, General Manager of Campbelltown City Council on Campbelltown’s strong community and how they’re shaping the future of their city.

• What 12-18 months of research taught the council about the Campbelltown community’s vision.
• The process behind creating Campbelltown’s Master Plan.
• What to expect in Campbelltown’s reinvigoration leading up to 2036.

• The fast facts: https://overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/reimagining-campbelltown-city-centre/widgets/298879/videos/22883 
• Their Master Plan: https://overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/reimagining-campbelltown-city-centre/widgets/298879/videos/22503 

• Reimagining Campbelltown Master Plan: https://overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/58644/widgets/298987/documents/172270
• Reimagining Campbelltown Summary: https://overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/58644/widgets/298987/documents/172271 
• Final Engagement Report: https://overtoyou.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/58644/widgets/298987/documents/172301 

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• LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lindy-deitz-59171111b

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