Join the New Economy Network Australia (NENA) for a series of three online workshops (23 April, 21 May and 18 June), designed to strengthen the localisation movement in Australia.

The series is facilitated by the Co-Convenors of NENA's Localisation Hub - Henry Coleman of Local Futures and Anisa Rogers of the Degrowth Network Australia. These workshops are designed to address some of the needs of those already active in the localisation/new economy space, and they can also provide an introduction to key issues for those new to localisation.

We really look forward to seeing you online!
(PLEASE NOTE - The Zoom link will be the same for ALL 3x Workshops)

WORKSHOP 1: 'GETTING ON THE SAME PAGE'
Wednesday 23 April @ 7pm-8.30pm AEST

In workshop 1 we'll explore what localisation is and why it's an important focus:

Review some common misconceptions about localisation
Strengthen your understanding of the global-to-local framework
Raise queries and criticisms
Hear from 3-4 on-the-ground practitioners of localisation projects in different parts of the country
Meet and discuss the topic with like-minded people in breakout rooms

WORKSHOP 2: FACING CHALLENGES (PART 1) - COMMUNICATING A NEW PARADIGM
Wednesday 21 May @ 7pm-8.30pm AEST

In workshop 2 we'll develop your ability to effectively communicate a positive vision for a more local future in your community and increase engagement in your projects:

Hear from localisation/new economy activists in other parts of the country who may have faced similar challenges to you in communicating their vision
Workshop your communication skills and increase your ability to inspire others with a big-picture vision
Gain new language to approach people with different backgrounds/worldviews and build bridges
Strengthen your connections with others doing localisation/new economy work in Australia

WORKSHOP 3: FACING CHALLENGES (PART 2) - RESOURCING AND STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
Wednesday 18 June @ 7pm-8.30pm AEST

In our final workshop in the series, we'll link in with World Localisation Day and discuss ideas about how to 'hack the system' and address common challenges around resourcing, regulations, governance, and more:

Discuss your specific concerns about how to overcome structural challenges to localisation given the current legal/political/economic systems in place at local, municipal, regional and national levels,
Get direct input from Local Futures’ founder Helena Norberg-Hodge and benefit from decades of experience
Draw on your experience to help answer others’ queries
Cement your connections with others doing localisation/new economy work in Australia.

WORKSHOP CONVENORS

Anisa Rogers, Co-Convenor, New Economy Network Australia (NENA) Localisation Hub and Degrowth Network Australia (DNA)

Henry Coleman, Co-Convenor, New Economy Network Australia (NENA) Localisation Hub and Local Futures

ABOUT THE NENA LOCALISATION HUB

The goals of the NENA Localisation Hub are:

To enable NENA members to meet via the internet, or in person, for discussions about building local and place based economies, and to provide mutual support to each other and our projects
To provide an avenue for members of the Hub to share information, resources, news
To enable members to make time and space to develop collaborative projects where appropriate
To provide information about localisation in the New Economy to the broader NENA network via the website, social media and webinars
To provide input about localisation in the new economy, into the NENA Annual Strategy

For more information, visit our webpage on the NENA website: NENA Localisation Hub

Or email us at: nena@neweconomy.org.au

ABOUT LOCAL FUTURES

Local Futures is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to renewing ecological and social well-being by strengthening communities and local economies. Founded by Helena Norberg-Hodge, Local Futures hosts the annual World Localisation Day campaign as well as place-based conferences and events around the world. The organisation has produced the award-winning documentary The Economics of Happiness as well as the Localisation Action Guide, the Local Is Our Future book, and various other materials -- all with the goal of catalysing a broad-based movement for global-to-local systems change.

ABOUT DEGROWTH NETWORK AUSTRALIA

The Degrowth Network Australia (DNA) is an informal network of Australian degrowth activists, scholars and advocates. DNA members prioritise wellbeing and ecological balance over relentless economic growth. To connect with DNA, please visit their facebook page here