Have a challenging issue to tackle but lack the resources for meaningful engagement? ML Giving -the not-for-profit division of MosaicLab - partners with emerging and under-served communities to create spaces for deeper conversations that drive real change. We believe everyone deserves a voice in shaping their communities, and we’re here to help. Learn how you can apply to work with us.
As 2024 wraps up, our facilitation team is sharing their standout moments. From mysteriously missing catering and questionable gong skills to a surprise bush trek under the stars, 2024 had its fair share of laughs, twists, and unforgettable memories.
The City of Melbourne views affordable housing as crucial infrastructure for maintaining a liveable, inclusive, and prosperous city. With a projected shortfall of 23,200 affordable homes by 2036, immediate action is needed to address this long-standing issue. While there is broad community support for affordable housing, acceptance often wanes at the neighbourhood level. To tackle this, a People’s Panel of 39 diverse community members was established to represent local perspectives.
A support facilitator studying psychology, our first team member based in NSW and a brand new participant recruitment coordinator... meet the newest additions to the MosaicLab team: Polo, Polly and Gus! Learn more about this trio of terrific team members and gain some insights into who they REALLY are through their answers to our fast five questions!
How should we plan for the new energy future while providing affordable services that meet changing customer and community needs? Two representative ‘Voice of the Customer’ panels in Queensland answered this question. Randomly selected, everyday customers deliberated and agreed on recommendations that electricity distributors Ergon Energy Network and Energex used to prepare Regulatory Proposals for the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Delve into a tale of two deliberative customer panels, and gain ideas and insights you can draw on for your next project.
What makes a deliberation work? How do people with different views tackle big decisions together? Between 2024 and 2025, our facilitators have delivered (or are in the middle of delivering) nine deliberative engagement processes and two standing panels across three Australian states. Along the way, they've been filming exclusive sneak peeks of the panels at work, providing first-hand insights into what really goes on behind the scenes of a deliberative process. Let’s dive in!
With nine deliberative processes currently planned or underway, plus two standing panels in operation, it's a true panel 'palooza' at MosaicLab! We're excited to collaborate with leaders and decision-makers across three Australian states who are committed to addressing complex challenges. And we're honoured to support our diverse participants. Let’s dive into some of the exciting deliberative adventures ahead! Sneak peek incoming...
Where did the last financial year go? Time flies by when you're busy, and it seems there's never a dull moment for the MosaicLab team.
When we looked across a year of MosaicLab projects and collated the numbers, it was surprising to see just how many hours we had facilitated, people we had worked with and projects we had undertaken.
