As the New Economy Network Australia (NENA) moves into 2026, we do so with a renewed commitment to reconnection—strengthening the relationships, systems, and shared purpose that underpin our cooperative work. After a period of consolidation and internal restructuring, this year marks a deliberate shift toward
The New Economy Network Australia (NENA) is delighted to celebrate the resounding success of its biennial 2025 conference, held from 10–12 October at the Broadbeach Cultural Centre on the Gold Coast. This year’s conference, themed “Pathways to a Thriving World”, brought together participants committed to
In an era marked by rapid technological change, climate disruption, shifting public expectations, and growing scrutiny of business behaviour, the question of what makes an enterprise successful is undergoing significant transformation. The NENA Economic Literacy Hub recently hosted an important webinar, “Building Successful Enterprises –
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
This year, the New Economy Network Australia (NENA) celebrates a remarkable milestone: ten years of fostering collaboration, ideas, and action to create a fairer, more sustainable economy. The story began in late 2015, when Professor Bronwen Morgan (UNSW) and Dr Michelle Maloney (Australian Earth Laws
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
The New Economy Network Australia (NENA), together with the Enlivenment Network, is delighted to share the replay of a remarkable webinar exploring the Wilam-i Wunmabil Trail along Moonee Ponds Creek (Naarm/Melbourne). This living, evolving trail offers a powerful example of Collaborative Creative Community Practice, demonstrating
The New Economy Network Australia (NENA), in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, recently hosted a thought-provoking event during Social Science Week, examining what Australians mean by “quality of life” and “wellbeing.” This session provided a unique opportunity to explore research that challenges conventional economic
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
