The SW WA Hub delivered a thought-provoking stakeholder breakfast at GGA’s Forum25, exploring the practice of co-design in agricultural projects.
Guest speaker Jethro Sercombe of Third Story unpacked the realities of “imperfect co-design,” prompting rich discussion about what genuine collaboration with stakeholders looks like. SEPWA CEO Michelle Handley and Hub Knowledge Broker Tanya Kilminster shared real-world insights, highlighting the challenges and rewards of designing projects with, not for, communities.
The event reinforced that while co-design isn’t always easy, it’s essential to delivering practical, locally relevant outcomes, especially in the context of building climate resilience across regional Western Australia.
GGA Board Chair and Hub steering committee Chair, Erin Gorter
Hub Director Dr Jo Wisdom
Hub Director Dr Jo Wisdom
Jethro Sercombe, Third Story
L-R: Tanya Kilminster (SW WA Hub), Michelle Handley (SEPWA) and Jethro Sercombe (Third Story).
L-R: Dr Jo Wisdom (SW WA Hub), Michelle Handley (SEPWA), KJ Pritchard, Theo Nabbe, Tanya Kilminster (SW WA Hub), Deb Turner (DAFF), and Jethro Sercombe (Third Story).