Three like-minded organisations are teaming up to host this special event. Come and join us as we ask ourselves, ‘What do we need and how can we design economies and systems that bring out the best in us?’ We invite students, academics and members of the community to explore the inspiring talks and interactive sessions. Enjoy refreshments and lunch while sharing ideas and creating meaningful connections.

Date: 25 October 2025 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Place: Regents Park Pavilion, 67 Regents St, Regents Park.

It is a 10-minute walk from Regent’s Park station, but lots of parking is also available. Download a map.

Pricing: Standard Price: $25, Concession Price: $15, or help others by paying it forward: $40.

The price includes refreshments and lunch. Extra snacks, drinks and food may also be purchased from the bistro or snack bar.

Workshop program: Download

General enquiries: contact@rethinkeconomics.org.au

Please note: Identification is required by the venue for entry.

About our speakers:

Dr Mark Diesendorf is Honorary Associate Professor in Environment & Society at UNSW Sydney. Previously, he was Professor of Environmental Science and Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney. He is the lead author of the book ‘The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation: Technological, socioeconomic and political change’. Learn more about Mark from his website or explore his immense research impact from this Wikipedia page.

Prof Michelle Leishman is a distinguished professor at Macquarie University and Director of Macquarie University’s Smart Green Cities Research Centre. She is an internationally recognised ecologist with expertise in climate change adaptation, conservation biology, invasion biology, plant ecology, and green infrastructure. Learn more about Michelle’s work in this short video.

Dr Robert Perey is a Research Fellow at UTS and Co-Director of the Centre for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy. See his publications here.

David Beaumont is the Indigenous Leadership program manager at the University of Sydney’s Gadigal Centre. Previously, David was the Senior Community Engagement Coordinator (Aboriginal Community Development) at the City of Sydney, where his role redefined a new narrative at the City of Sydney that underpins and guides the vision for the new direction on Indigenous strategies, it’s plans and policies. See more here.

Dennis Venter is the national coordinator of Rethinking Economics Australia, where he also leads the Curriculum Reform Project. His Master’s research at the University of Sydney focuses on complexity in economics. See his latest article or YouTube video.

Lise Sasaki is an experienced anthropologist and a Ph.D candidate at the University of Sydney. She has worked on the ASSA (Anthropology of Smartphones and Smart Ageing) project at UCL and spearheaded research projects between UCL and Osaka University. See more here.

Tom Foster helps organisations navigate the challenges of the 21st century—climate change, economic uncertainty, and social inequity—by applying modern economic frameworks and future-focused sustainability practices. See more here.

John Haly is a freelancer with an excellent track record in publishing on social justice and political issues. John is now in the final stretch of a Masters in the “Economics of Sustainability” at Torrens University, which will add to his existing degrees and diplomas in management and graphic design. When not studying or writing, he manages freelance businesses, Halyucinations Studios and Auswakeup Media in Sydney, doing work for clients in photograph, video production, design, I.T. support and web development and management. He has also been the secretary of the film collaborative, NAFA, since 2007. Read his latest article or learn more about him at Independent Australia.

Bradley Schott is a Design teacher and Political Economist, and a Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia. His work explores the motivations and frameworks that shape design decisions, with a particular interest in how diverse, cross-sector and cross-cultural teams can lead to innovative and socially sustainable outcomes that maximise value creation. Beyond his academic and professional work, Bradley has also been active in public life as a former Greens candidate for Watson and Canterbury. See more here.

Dr Anna Schlunke is our MC for this workshop. She holds a Ph.D in Engineering and comes with more than seven years of experience at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. See more here.

Proudly brought to you by:

Rethinking Economics Australia

Economic Reform Australia

Centre for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy