Click on the link to find out more about Regen Sydney's 12 month journey with Waverley Council. Regen Sydney are convening the inaugural ‘Thinker in Residence’ program which aims to elevate Waverley’s sustainability initiatives, activate the soon to be completed ‘Boot Factory’s civic innovation hub, and trial participatory activities.
Overview
Between 28 July-29 September 2023, Waverley Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from academics, non-profit organisations, change agents, and experts in the discipline of sustainability, climate resilience, urbanism, and circular economy to be part of a 12-month Thinker-In-Residence program.
The Thinker-In-Residence program will be hosted at the refurbished Boot Factory in Spring Street Bondi Junction, scheduled to open in 2024, and is aimed at delivering tailored and curated programs, creating an environment to connect people and activities, and to establish an identity for the Boot Factory.
How will you be supported?
Waverley Council will support the successful applicant to take an active role in delivering the proposed Program of initiatives, which may include:
- Up to $50,000 funding to support program delivery (over 12 months). Additional grant and other funding sources can be contributed subject to agreement with Waverley Council.
- Use of various spaces in The Boot Factory – including exhibition space and configurable meeting rooms fitted with latest communication infrastructure, audio and visual equipment (use is non-exclusive). Not intended to be used as an office space.
- Access to the Waverley residential and business community through Council communication channels.
- Access to available datasets for research purposes – subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Some administrative support and promotion (including marketing and ticketing services).
- Subsidised or discounted access to a range of other venue spaces.
Who can apply?
Industry leaders, such as academics, non-for profits, community groups, community organisations or individuals affiliated with relevant industry specific organisations that can demonstrate knowledge and experience in sustainability, climate resilience, urbanism and/or circular economy are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as local experts.
As an inclusive cultural space, we welcome applications from individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds including First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, all sexualities, genders, neurodiversities and access artists.
How to apply
Applicants are asked to submit a draft program outlining ideas for a range of initiatives that align with Council’s Community Strategic Plan (2022-2032) and Environmental Action Plan goals.
Applications close 29 September 2023, and can be made via the form below, or emailed to info@waverley.nsw.gov.au.
Please read the Thinker-in-Residence Information Package linked, or accessible via the Document Library on this page, before submitting an application.
