Influences

Influences
People and ideas who have influenced or inspired me, including presentations delivered in Adelaide, visits funded by my employer, speakers leveraged from my networks.
The Economics of Wellbeing (2023)
Dr Katherine Trebeck is a political economist and leading global expert on the economics of wellbeing, with extensive global experience, including co-founding the Wellbeing Economy Alliance in Europe, and instigating the group of Wellbeing Economy Governments. Trebeck presented to several groups from government and industry, and also delivered a public lecture. Funded by Green Industries SA in partnership with Department of the Premier & Cabinet, the Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation, Business SA, and the Stretton Centre, University of Adelaide
Where Circular Meets Local (2023)
Michael Shuman returned to Adelaide to present to State government policymakers, conomic development professionals from local government, local government authorities, and leaders from the business social enterprise & philanthropic sectors on how economic localisation can be the engine of prosperity, meaningful work, circularity and social inclusion. Shuman also delivered a national online presentation with CEDA (Committee for Economic Development Australia). Funded by Green Industries SA in partnership with Business SA, the Local Government Association and CEDA.
Platform Co-operatives (2017)
Trebor Scholz, Platform Co-operative cofounder, researcher and Associate Professor of Culture and Media from The New School in New York delivered presentations on co-operatively owned and governed digital platforms at Flinders University, the Science Exchange and the University of Adelaide as part of a national tour. Funded by Green Industries SA in partnership with the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals.
Co-Housing (2016)
Co-housing pioneer Charles Durrett delivered sessions on co-housing and ageing in place, and a session on designing and building co-housing communities. Funding partners: Green Industries SA, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation, ACH Group and Uniting Communities, Renewal SA, University of South Australia and dSquared Consulting.

Local Economics (2016)
Local economics expert Michael Shuman delivered sessions on economic development policy and small business. Funded by Green Industries SA, partnering with Economic Development Australia (SA), and the Department of State Development.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship (2013)
Media, technology & entertainment executive Chris Adams provided an overview of how to innovate in business by identifying opportunities, connecting with the right people and making the most of the market using personal experience. In this nationally livestreamed event, he also discussed emerging critical business questions. Hosted by CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia)’s Science Futures Series and Royal Institution of Australia.
Sustainability & Wellbeing (2012)
Author, film maker and producer John de Graaf, author of 'Affluenza' and producer of the associated PBS series delivered public talks at the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia on Sustainability and Wellbeing. Funded by Zero Waste SA, partnering with both universities.
Kudlyo The Black Swan Dreaming
Veronica Brodie and the Continuity of Kaurna History at Glanville and Le Fevre Peninsula
Research report prepared for the Lartelare Homeland Association, Sheridah Melvin, June 1994.

I had direct involvement with Sheridah Melvin in 1994 while she was writing this report, and accompanied her and a small group on site visits and a tour of Kaurna history in the Port Adelaide and Glanville area based on this report. Local First Nations history was brought to life, and enabled me to see the area in an entirely new way.

I believe this to be an important document for Adelaide and SA, and while there is reference to it online, the document itself is not accessible online - and should be.

For thirty years this has annoyed me, and I have been waiting for it to be uploaded. Now I have scanned it and made it shareable with this intent (pdf 7MB). This is Sheridah Melvin's work - I am not sure of her whereabouts, and have tried to locate her. There is no trace of her online, or in any records I can find.

Thank you Sheridah for introducing myself and others to an erstwhile hidden history of the area in which I grew up. It led me to read Veronica Brodie's biography, My Side of the Bridge, and a variety of other texts on Kaurna history.
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Kaurna Sites in Glanville and Port Adelaide
Map developed by Sheridah Melvin, 1994 and 1997

People and ideas who have influenced or inspired me, including presentations delivered in Adelaide, visits funded by my employer, speakers leveraged from my networks.

The Economics of Wellbeing (2023)

Where Circular Meets Local (2023)

Platform Co-operatives (2017)

Co-Housing (2016)

Local Economics (2016)

Local economics expert Michael Shuman delivered sessions on economic development policy and small business. Funded by Green Industries SA, partnering with Economic Development Australia (SA), and the Department of State Development.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship (2013)

Sustainability & Wellbeing (2012)

Author, film maker and producer John de Graaf, author of 'Affluenza' and producer of the associated PBS series delivered public talks at the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia on Sustainability and Wellbeing. Funded by Zero Waste SA, partnering with both universities.

Kudlyo The Black Swan Dreaming

Veronica Brodie and the Continuity of Kaurna History at Glanville and Le Fevre Peninsula

Research report prepared for the Lartelare Homeland Association, Sheridah Melvin, June 1994.

I believe this to be an important document for Adelaide and SA, and while there is reference to it online, the document itself is not accessible online - and should be.

Thank you Sheridah for introducing myself and others to an erstwhile hidden history of the area in which I grew up. It led me to read Veronica Brodie's biography, My Side of the Bridge, and a variety of other texts on Kaurna history.

Kaurna Sites in Glanville and Port Adelaide

Map developed by Sheridah Melvin, 1994 and 1997