Episodes

  • Co-creating social change through theatre: A Conversation with Robin Davidson & Ali Clinch

    Co-creating social change through theatre: A Conversation with Robin Davidson & Ali Clinch
    Jul 27 2023
    How can we use theatre to create spaces for authentic dialogue, empathy and seeing from new perspectives? Spaces where people can play together, create together and take action on issues of personal and social importance? Find out in this episode of Collaboratory Conversations, where we bring you an edited interview with Canberra-based theatre company, Rebus Theatre. Speaking with Robin Davidson and Ali Clinch, we explore: How Rebus use a variety of applied theatre methods, including Forum Theatre and Playback Theatre, to influence social change and why they can be so effective at helping to change mindsets, attitudes and ultimately behaviours, of audience members How using applied theatre methods can foster spaces where people feel seen, heard and understood, which then can then lead to more authentic co-creation The intentional practices and mindsets Rebus use to scaffold people's participation, and what difference that makes to both the process and outcomes of their sho
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    35 mins
  • Exploring Cultural Governance

    Exploring Cultural Governance
    Jun 29 2023
    The word ‘governance’ can take on many different meanings and be used in various contexts, whether that be corporate, organisational or cultural. In this episode, we give particular attention to First Nations perspectives of cultural governance and discuss how the concept of cultural governance, whilst sometimes misunderstood, is one that can support collaboration across difference. Our guests Wayne Barker, Doyen Radcliffe, Sharon Babyack and David Lilley explore topics including: Their understanding of cultural governance and the governance structures of the organisations that they work at – the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC), Collaboration for Impact and Community First Development The idea of ‘right way governance’ which involves understanding and respecting the structures and decision-making processes within First Nations communities in addition to the idea of ‘bridging governance’ – where First Nation governance practices intersect with Western govern
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    30 mins
  • Conservation, Community & Collective Voices: A Conversation with Jaime Jackett

    Conservation, Community & Collective Voices: A Conversation with Jaime Jackett
    May 18 2023
    What does a new moon have to do with conservation, community, co-creativity and music? We answer this interesting and exciting question in this special episode of Collaboratory Conversations featuring Broome-based musician and collaborative artist, Jaime Jackett. Topics explored include: The creation and collaborative process behind "The Shorebird Quest", a musical theatre show which celebrates the migratory shorebirds of Roebuck Bay Jaime’s co-created musical practice, passion for the power of singing and the recent release of her song “Cradle to Caves”, written and performed in collaboration with her band, Belle Miners, and visitors to a number of Tasmanian national parks The importance of having an open-mind and being flexible when approaching or engaging in a co-creative endeavour Transcript To ensure accessibility we are committed to providing transcripts of all our podcast episodes - you can read the full transcript here. Resources The Shorebird Quest
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    29 mins
  • Values in Action

    Values in Action
    Apr 27 2023
    Reflecting on the values, mindsets and attitudes that we bring to our work is critical for fostering co-creativity. Our guests Dimitrios Papalexis and Aruna Venkatachalam, who work within the community development arts and corporate sectors, share insights about what guides their work and how they have put these values into practice. Topics explored include: How Dimitrios and Aruna’s unique life experiences, cultural influences and exposure to different worldviews have shaped their values and how they work Useful frameworks and tools for fostering co-creativity and identifying the strengths of a community or organisation, such as asset-based community development (ABCD) and ‘jugaad’, a strengths-based approach The value of creating safe spaces which facilitate collaboration and trusting relationships and how the cultures of the organisations and systems we work in can greatly influence how we work and interact with others, and The importance of looking within and possibl
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    36 mins
  • Collaboratory Season Break Notice

    Collaboratory Season Break Notice
    Jan 13 2023
    Thank you for listening to and engaging with the Collaboratory podcast. We wanted to let you know that we will be taking a break to do some back-end production work and will be back with new episodes from April 2023. In the meantime, check out episodes that you may have missed, and please provide us with your feedback. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us about Collaboratory - what you like, what you think can be improved and any topics that you would like the podcast to cover by completing this survey: https://forms.gle/oDTNCvrgxyWSXsvEA Transcript To ensure accessibility we are committed to providing transcripts of all our podcast episodes - you can read the full transcript here. Resources Catch up on past episodes of Collaboratory: Laying the Foundations for Co-Creation What is the Co? Intellectual Property and Agreement: A Conversation with Dr Diana James Building Trusting Relationships A Co
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    1 min
  • Music, Co-Creativity and Cultures: A Conversation with Kim Cunio

    Music, Co-Creativity and Cultures: A Conversation with Kim Cunio
    Dec 29 2022
    Music provides a fascinating example of co-creativity in action – whether that be through the coming together of instruments and performers, the space in which the music is played, or the process of audience members listening to music. Musician and academic, Kim Cunio, reflects on the co-creative musical projects that he has been involved with and shares insights into the responsibilities that different cultural roles and relationships require of us. Topics explored include: Embracing the complexities of being positioned as the ‘other’ when engaging in non-traditional research How Kim’s diverse cultural background combined with his creative and technical skills influences his approach to musical practice The process of seeking cultural authority to work with particular knowledges and traditions The challenges of transferring a co-creative musical approach into organisational and institutional settings such as universities How music can help us understand what co-creati
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    35 mins
  • Navigating Positionality and Power

    Navigating Positionality and Power
    Dec 15 2022
    How can our identities, knowledge, values and biases influence how we work? Our guests Kaira Zoe Cañete, Emma Blomkamp, Shona Coyne and Jilda Andrews seek to answer this question by drawing from their co-creative experiences from various sectors including social policy, academic research, and cultural institutions. Topics they explore include: The importance of recognising our positionality to assess our roles in co-creative practices and identify any blind spots or biases How to navigate the ‘middle ground’ and develop an understanding and appreciation for multiple perspectives Techniques for understanding the impacts of positionality on our practice, such as peer learning and reflection Transcript To ensure accessibility we are committed to providing transcripts of all our podcast episodes - you can read the full transcript here. Resources Definitions of Positionality: Positionality - Dictionary.com and Positionality and Intersectionality - The University
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    35 mins
  • Community Engagement and Consent: A Conversation with Azure Hermes

    Community Engagement and Consent: A Conversation with Azure Hermes
    Dec 1 2022
    Community engagement and ensuring informed consent are highly important processes when engaging in co-creative research with Indigenous communities. Azure Hermes, Deputy Director of the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG), shares her experiences navigating through these processes in her work with Indigenous communities consulting about potential uses of historical blood samples held by NCIG. Topics explored in the conversation with Azure include: Azures' process of learning how to do community engagement on complex and sometimes contentious issues Changes in ethical standards over time for conducting genetic medical research, and engaging Indigenous people in research in general How effective process of community engagement can form the basis of trust, protocols of access and informed consent, even for potentially unknown future uses of research material The challenges associated with gaining iterative consent, where consent is gained multiple times during a pr
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    40 mins