Hé there! | September 2024
We’ve got some exciting updates for you in this month’s newsletter 📰
The good news we always love to share, member discounts, new events, and more! Make sure you read until the end💜
Business | Small Business Energy Efficiency Grants
Applications are now open for grants to help you invest in more energy efficient equipment which can help you save money on your future electricity bills.
The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grants Program – administered by the Office for Small and Family Business – provides matched-funding of between $2,500 - $50,000 to support businesses and not-for-profits to:
Invest in energy-efficient equipment or upgrades
adopt more energy efficient practices
provide environmentally friendly products and services
avoid and reduce waste
adopt new technologies and processes.
Eligible equipment includes items that provide upgraded power supply and generation, lighting, energy efficient appliances and heating, cooling, refrigeration and more.
View the grant guidelines to learn if your energy efficiency project would be eligible.
The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grants Program is funded through the South Australian Government’s Economic Recovery Fund.
Grant applications close Friday 29 November 2024, unless funding is exhausted prior.
Culture | Adelaide Latin Festival
Latino Grooves and BBC Adelaide are bringing the Adelaide Latin Festival back to the historic Adelaide Gaol. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.
Perfect opportunity to prepare ourselves just before our Spanish Day, don't you think?
When: Friday, September 20th & Saturday, September 21st
Where: Adelaide Gaol - 18 Gaol Road Adelaide, SA 5000
Tickets: Single-day, both-day, and group discounts available. Kids under 15 enter for free.
MORE INFO HERE
Local | Springtime Green Events
UNLEY GARDENERS PLANT RESCUE SPRING SALE
If you are looking for plants to add to your garden, the Unley Gardeners Plant Rescue for their Spring Sale can help!
You can find: Wide variety of plants; choose from a large selection of plants and pots.
Support local charities: Proceeds benefit the Friends of Brownhill Creek and Oz Harvest.
When: Sunday, September 22nd, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Rear of Fullarton Park Community Centre (off Fisher Street)
NATURE FESTIVAL
The Nature Festival is back with over 400 events across South Australia. Experience art, adventure, music, food, wine, wellbeing, and Aboriginal culture, all inspired by nature.
This year's theme: Awe
The festival gives us the opportunity to explore the captivating moments in nature that can pull us out of our daily routines and connect us to the world around us.
When: 28 Sept - 13 October
Where: South Australia, metropolitan and regional
More info here
Sustainability | Single-Use Plastic Ban in SA
Have you heard? South Australia is implementing a phase out of single-use plastic products to tackle waste and safeguard the environment!
This initiative includes several key measures and updates. Firstly, there have been existing bans on various single-use plastic items such as straws, cutlery, stirrers, polystyrene containers, and cotton buds. From September 1, 2024, additional restrictions came into effect, targeting plastic barrier bags, thick supermarket bags, single-use beverage containers, and other similar plastic items.
The aim is to reduce reliance on single-use plastics by promoting reusable, recyclable, or compostable alternatives. However, it's important to note that some exemptions may be granted for essential purposes, such as medical needs.
Find more info here.
Mâché Member News
New Member Feature | Tom Stewart
We’re excited to introduce our new member, Tom!
He works as an environmental consultant at Alluvium Consulting, specialising in water resources and hydrology. With a passion for projects tackling climate adaptation, water-sensitive urban design, and catchment management, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our community.
Before joining Alluvium, Tom lived in Fiji, working in disaster risk reduction focused on flash flooding.
"I’ve had the extreme privilege of having always had diverse and rewarding work", he told us.
Outside work, Tom enjoys hanging out with his dog Percy, exploring both urban and nature spots, gardening, cooking, cycling, and indulging in all things music – from listening to playing.
Welcome, Tom; we’re so thrilled to have you onboard! Want to know more? Check the interview below:
What's the best thing about Mâché so far?
It’s been great to come into the office and have friendly people about and take in the change of scenery. I’ve found it motivating and energising, so you’ll probably see me downstairs a fair bit. Another bonus is that, unlike my house, it is not 12 degrees in winter and somewhat dark!
Any must-read books or must-watch movies?
I used to read a lot more than I have prioritised lately, so rather than a top book here are a couple I have enjoyed in the last year or two:
1. Indonesia, Etc: Exploring the improbable nation (Elizabeth Pisani)
2. Life and Death are wearing me out (Mo Yan)
3. Exactly: How precision engineers created the modern world (Simon Winchester)
Favorite holiday spot?
Tasmania has been my go-to spot for the last 20+ years and I generally get down there at least a couple of times a year for outdoor adventures including bushwalking, kayaking, climbing, or whatever outdoor activities are happening at the time. More locally, KI for visiting family and making the most of the exceptionally beautiful coastline there.
Go-to comfort food?
Edamame. I always have a few packets in the freezer ready for snacking on at any time. If there was a speed eating competition for them, I think would definitely get a spot on the podium.
One thing you absolutely can't live without?
I don’t think I would cope long-term living in places that do not have access to green urban public spaces or that are in near proximity to wild or open environments. There isn’t much that can match the quiet of this and the humbling feeling of insignificance that this brings, which oddly, is significantly important to me.
Top pick: band, DJ, or solo artist?
This list could be epically long as I don’t have a top pick or genre. A large chunk of my non-work life has involved playing in bands. I grew up on a steady diet of punk, thrash, and hardcore music, though that’s a small slice of the musical pie that I listen to these days. I am more than happy to talk and/or share music at any time.
In fact…here’s a playlist of ~90 mins of random selections from the last few months. Some old, some new. Love it, hate it, be indifferent to it! It’s not ordered, so shuffle and skip away!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vsWHk6SBgbsFHKQJTaBhv?si=f80e7df32cde4263
Perfect day out in Adelaide?
I love those sunny and cool days when I can zip about on my bike or go for a climb or a walk in Morialta or Onkaparinga, weather-dependent.
Getting Ready for Whole of Home | ASBN SustainabiliTEA with Mâché member Ben Walsham
Our friends at ASBN are back with their monthly SustainabiliTEA podcast, and this time, they have our member Ben Walsham from Arkata to chat all about the new energy efficiency regulations coming in October 2024.
Ben will guide us through the Whole of Home requirements in NCC 2022. Looking forward to his insights over a relaxing virtual cuppa on Wednesday, Sep 25th, from 10 AM.
Natures Wisdom | Functional Mushrooms workshop with
Acacia Blends
Our member Sarah Lelliott, from Acacia Blends will be talking all things functional mushrooms this Saturday 14th at Natures Wisdom, an exciting two-part interactive workshop at the House of Health Collective in Norwood.
Sarah and her partner Chris will introduce the benefits of functional mushrooms and demonstrate how to easily incorporate them into your daily routine with tasty, mushroom-infused drinks for you to sample.
Mâché Perks & Benefits
Good news, Mâché members! We’ve added a few more local spots to our exclusive perks; just go to the Benefits section in your member portal, pick your preferred deal, and flash it to enjoy the savings:
Get 10% off all products at Opa Bakery Cafe
314 Pulteney St.
Wed, Thur, Sat 8 am - 2 pm
Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Sun, Mon, Tue closed
Get 10% off when spending $20 or more at Mister Pigeon
269 Gilles St.
Mon - Fri 7.30 am - 3pm
Sat - Sun closed
Referral Programme
Spread the coworking love and snag $100 off your next invoice! Just refer a friend who signs up for an office or dedicated desk for 3+ months, and we’ll slash $100 off your bill. Easy as that!
For all the details, head to the Benefits section in your member portal. And stay tuned: more referral perks are on the way
Mâché Events
Spanish Day at Mâché
Thrilled to announce our next flavourful foodie event coming up on Thursday, September 26th, starting at 12 PM. We'll celebrate the delicious tastes of Spain right here at Mâché.
What are you bringing? Traditional paella, refreshing gazpacho, or spicy patatas bravas. Doesn't matter! We are going to have the best time as always, sharing lunch together.
When: Thursday September 26th
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Where: Upstairs kitchen
Birthdays at Mâché
Let's celebrate birthdays at Mâché in style
Join us on the last workday of each month as we celebrate the birthdays of our wonderful members!
When: Monday 30th of September
Time: 3 PM
Where: Kitchen, Level 1
Monthly Walk
Our next monthly social walking event is on Tuesday, October 15th, at 10 AM!
Let’s kick off the day with a refreshing stroll alongside fellow members and our furry friends. We’ll head to the parklands for a leg stretch and some nature bathing to wrapping it up with a warm drink at one of the fantastic local coffee shops around Mâché.
Clothes Swap & Friday Knockoffs
Exciting fashion news but of course, with a Mâché twist Friday Knockoffs meet Clothes Swap in October!
As part of Adelaide Fashion Week, we are having our first Clothes Swap, to promote circular fashion and refresh your wardrobe without spending a cent. Simply bring up to five pieces of your unwanted clothing in good condition to swap them up. With music and refreshments supplied, you can sip and chat while hunting for new additions to your wardrobe.
When: Friday October 11th
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Where: Mâché Coworking - Level 1
Tickets: Free for members. $10 for non-members. Get yours here
That's all for this month folks, do let us know if you happen on an interesting read or if you have any great news to feature, we would love to include it in next month's feature!
