Northern Beaches Arts & Creativity Strategy
JOC Consulting has been commissioned to assist with the development of a new Arts and Creativity Strategy for Northern Beaches Council. The Arts and Creativity Strategy will build on existing…
‘Art and About Sydney’ Assessment Panel
At JOC Consulting we're passionate about embedding creativity throughout our engagement and strategic projects. We're also big advocates for urban exploration and creative place making, looking to community, culture and…
Making Spaces Assessment Panel
Our Director, John O’Callaghan, was recently invited to Chair the Western Sydney Making Spaces Initiative Assessment Panel for Create NSW. The Making Spaces Initiative will provide funding (up to $60,000)…
Panel: ‘Design as Disruptor’
Last week I joined a panel for IxDA Sydney titled 'Design as Disruptor'. The event was organised as part of the University of Sydney Architecture, Design and Planning Thursday night lecture (TNL)…
JOC on ABC Gold Coast Radio
I recently spoke to Peter Scott, at the ABC Gold Coast, about culture, creativity and placemaking. We also talked about the City's new cultural precinct and its future impact on…
Philanthropy Can Start With The Young
My latest article in the Sydney Morning Herald looking at youth, creativity and philanthropy in Sydney. Read more here.
Creative Warringah Inspiration Workshop
Last week I facilitated an Inspiration Workshop for Warringah Council aimed at building on the current interest in place making and inspiring a more collaborative and creative approach to Council…
PIA Congress 2014
Last week I gave three presentations at the Planning Institute of Australia's National Congress. It was a great few days with some interesting insights and key takeaways focused on innovative…
5 digital engagement trends to watch in 2014
My latest article for New Planner looks at 5 digital engagement trends happening in Australia and across the globe. The future of online engagement is mobile, appified and interactive. This…
Idea Bombing in the Architecture Bulletin
I was recently asked to write a short article on Idea Bombing Sydney for the summer edition of the Architecture Bulletin, and here it is... Ideas in unexpected places New…