The Offers and Needs Market (OANM) is an increasingly recognised tool within new economy movements worldwide, valued for its capacity to strengthen community resilience, rebuild social connection, and support the emergence of localised, human-scale economic systems. Grounded in principles of reciprocity, mutual aid, and community
The New Economy Network Australia (NENA) is thrilled to celebrate the success of its three-part online workshop series, Mapping Local Futures, held in 2025 to strengthen the localisation movement across Australia. Facilitated by the Co-Convenors of NENA’s Localisation Hub, Henry Coleman (Local Futures) and Anisa
What does it really mean to localise our economies—and why is localisation emerging as one of the most promising pathways for ecological health, social wellbeing, and community resilience? To celebrate World Localisation Day 2024, NENA hosted a powerful conversation exploring the transformative potential of localisation
In June 2023, the New Economy Network Australia Co-Op Ltd proudly celebrated Localisation Week—a dedicated series of events showcasing the power, creativity, and necessity of localised solutions in the face of growing global crises. Held to honour World Localization Day, convened internationally by Local Futures,
