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We're hiring! Sprout is on the lookout for a marketing, project management + general operations legend. Know anyone who would be keen to work with us to create more #connectedcommunities + places around Australia? Please share sproutventures.com.au/suppor…

Researchers at the Cities Research Institute are investigating whether “third places” can reduce urban loneliness. These are public or commercial spaces that provide informal opportunities for local people to mix social... #thirdplace #community #sprouthub theconversation.com/many-peo…

If like us, transparency is something your company aims for and is high in your core values - here are some factors to consider. #companyculture forbes.com/sites/williamarru…

It's so interesting to see different forms of communal living pop up all over the world. This time, it's dorm living for professionals in San Francisco. Would you live here? nytimes.com/2018/03/04/techn…

What a fantastic initiative out of a Sydney high school. #theparentscafe #littlebaghdad #communitygarden sbs.com.au/food/article/2018…

Here's that word again 'loneliness'. More and more countries are paying attention to it. Here's a perspective on how and why. stuff.co.nz/national/health/…

At the centre of London's 'social integration strategy' is volunteering. It allows people to connect with others in their local communities who may be from entirely different backgrounds. But is volunteering is social integration’s silver bullet? What a... newstatesman.com/politics/ed…

Emergency hospital admissions in the UK town of Frome have fallen by 17 per cent thanks to an innovative program aiming to combat social isolation. agedcare101.com.au/the-donal…

We're proud to be working with a company who is leading the charge when it comes to social responsibility. Australia impact investment fund manager, Impact Investment Group has an environmentally and socially cons... #impactinvesting #impactinvestmentgroup northernstar.com.au/news/bea…

Great news from Perth: Our three-year Sprout Hub pilot-project at Alkimos Beach has been extended for another year before it relocates to support a new community nearby. We're so proud of the impact this little hub has had in it... #alkimosbeach #sprouthub communitynews.com.au/north-c…

Happy International Women’s Day from us and our amazing Impact Workshop community in #Geelong! #iwd2018

Go Alkimos Boomerang Bags! In the past year alone, this group of amazing volunteers has made 800 bags for shoppers which are loved by many, including our locals at Sprout Hub Alkimos Beach. communitynews.com.au/north-c…

We love learning about what @NightingaleAus are doing with 'The Commons' in Melb & how housing delivered sustainably with an emphasis on social connection can help create thriving communities. #community #architecture #design @sustainable #socialconnection bluenotes.anz.com/posts/2018…

Well done to Scott Guerini for inspiring other kids (and adults) to change the world. An awesome initiative supported by the Sprout Hub Alkimos Beach Seedling Fund and Propel Youth Arts WA. communitynews.com.au/north-c…

Join us at The Impact Workshop in Geelong on March 6 for a Learn @ Lunch with Mosaic Travel founder Rosie Champness. From getting the best deals on flights to finding the top hotels, get all the insider travel knowledge for your next adventure. impactworkshop.com.au/events…

Not just a box in a box. This 1m3 steel structure (that fits 27 cubes) is used by the Seating for Socialising project - a social experiment, designed to improve sociability in Hong Kong’s #publicspaces with inexpensive and flexible improvements. goo.gl/fZNhuv

Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life'. We'll be following closely how Britain tackless the growing issue of #socialisolation. #campaigntoendloneliness #tacklingloneliness #community reuters.com/article/us-brita…

There are at least 3,500 social enterprises in Victoria contributing 60,000 jobs and $5.2 billion to the state economy. Great to demonstrate the economic & employment impacts in additional to the social benefits. @CSIsocialimpact #socialenterprise csi.edu.au/news/map-impact-v…

Huge first day at #WUF9 from #smartcities, cultural communication challenges for #100resilientcities to public spaces in South America.