WOTSO Community

MEET OUR MEMBERS: TinkerTank

Meet Julija McDowell, Founder and CEO of TinkerTank. Julija saw a gap in her kids’ education and has since built a business filling the gap and focusing on education that 75% of new jobs now require.

Not just for kids, TinkerTank has worked with the likes of SalesForce, Dexus and CharterHall.

TinkerTank is a technology-based makerspace preparing a new generation for the undefinable future of work through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: Good Neighbours Australia

MEET OUR MEMBERS is a great way to stay informed about businesses right under your nose, doing amazing things, such as Good Neighbours Australia. This month, we find out about Good Neighbours Australia, their work in Romania to assist Ukrainian refugees, and what you can do to help them.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: Koiop Connect

‘Koiop’ means Dragonfly in Meriam Language of the Torres Strait Islands. It signifies change and the perspective of self-realisation.

This month we spoke to Jake Chatfield, Managing Director of Koiop Connect; an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander owned and operated NDIS Approved Provider of culturally safe and respectful disability support services.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: Michael Black

This month we interview Sydney based artist Michael Black – the individual we can thank for the mural you see on the facade of WOTSO’s latest site – 2 Ada Avenue Brookvale.

Michael discusses the origins of his career as an artist, street art, considerations for large pieces of public art and up and coming plans for the new year.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: Hello Sweetheart

Hear from Tim Engelbrecht, Managing Director of Hello Sweetheart the photography and videography studio that “likes to party”. Tim talks brand, special memories and how he’s come out of lockdown with a podcast – Making Ends Mead.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: EGGPICNIC

You may have seen their work around The City of Sydney. Eggpicnic is a Canberra-based design studio devoted to wildlife conservation. Their most recent work – SkyCockatoo, an augmented reality Cockatoo hot air balloon. Find out more about Eggpicnic’s mission and an exciting upcoming exhibition.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: REDed

REDed is a leading dance resource for school students across Sydney. This month we spoke with founder Dale Pope who gave us an insight into ways REDed has adapted to the current lockdown landscape and some of the challenges she is facing as a small business owner during this time of uncertainty.

MEET OUR WOTSO TEAM: BAILEY

This month we speak to Bailey Cunningham, Space Runner at WOTSO Neutral Bay. We found out what he likes about coming to work each day, and what are some of the things he’s learnt since starting his employment with WOTSO.

MEET OUR MEMBERS: Valuable Change Co.

This month we interviewed Brendon Baker of Valuable Change Co. an organisation with the central mission: Help Change Leaders Drive Real Value. Brendon has also recently published a best selling book – Valuable Change. Find out more about Brendon and his mission in this interview.