co-create — nights & weekends residency at the social commons
a creative residency built for real life
Co-create is a 12–14 week sprint residency for young people (18–35) who want to take their ideas from spark to something real. it happens at the social commons, our shared creative base for young people in the Gold Coast/SE Queensland region & NSW Northern Rivers areas.
this is not a class. not a pop-up workshop. not another line on your cv.
this is about carving out evenings and weekends to build work that actually matters, with others who are tired of waiting for permission
why nights & weekends
most residencies ask you to pause life — quit your job, step out of study, leave everything behind, but most of us can’t, and honestly, we shouldn’t have to
co-create is built for the in-between hours: 3–6 hours a week, mostly on nights and weekends. it’s about steady rhythm, not burnout. you bring what you’ve got when you can, and the structure holds you
outside those sprint sessions, members can use the social commons anytime: the co-working zones, studios, café, or garden, so your project doesn’t just live in the program — it breathes in the space
The social commons — home of co-create
The social commons is a permanent, shared social space designed for young people, 18–35, who are shaping culture across music, media, design, writing, education, and social impact.
We are currently seeking out a space in the border region.
it’s the physical anchor of the pitch & progress ecosystem — a regional prototype for what long-term creative infrastructure can look like
inside, you’ll find:
co-working zones — open and quiet desks for focus + collab
soundproof studios — for music, podcasts, and media production
residency pods — semi-private rooms for deeper project work
Multipurpose rooms — flexible setups for workshops and labs
performance + showcase venue — for gigs, screenings, installations
creative café — low-cost, community-first food and drinks
digital lab — editing, design, coding, and storytelling tools
community lounge + quiet zones — for decompression and connection
outdoor garden + music area — open-air gatherings and creative rest
the commons is about belonging over polish — you don’t have to arrive finished, you just have to arrive
The social commons — home of co-create
The social commons is a permanent, shared social space designed for young people, 18–35, who are shaping culture across music, media, design, writing, education, and social impact.
We are currently seeking out a space in the border region.
it’s the physical anchor of the pitch & progress ecosystem — a regional prototype for what long-term creative infrastructure can look like
inside, you’ll find:
co-working zones — open and quiet desks for focus + collab
soundproof studios — for music, podcasts, and media production
residency pods — semi-private rooms for deeper project work
Multipurpose rooms — flexible setups for workshops and labs
performance + showcase venue — for gigs, screenings, installations
creative café — low-cost, community-first food and drinks
digital lab — editing, design, coding, and storytelling tools
community lounge + quiet zones — for decompression and connection
outdoor garden + music area — open-air gatherings and creative rest
the commons is about belonging over polish — you don’t have to arrive finished, you just have to arrive
The social commons — home of co-create
The social commons is a permanent, shared social space designed for young people, 18–35, who are shaping culture across music, media, design, writing, education, and social impact.
We are currently seeking out a space in the border region.
it’s the physical anchor of the pitch & progress ecosystem — a regional prototype for what long-term creative infrastructure can look like
inside, you’ll find:
co-working zones — open and quiet desks for focus + collab
soundproof studios — for music, podcasts, and media production
residency pods — semi-private rooms for deeper project work
Multipurpose rooms — flexible setups for workshops and labs
performance + showcase venue — for gigs, screenings, installations
creative café — low-cost, community-first food and drinks
digital lab — editing, design, coding, and storytelling tools
community lounge + quiet zones — for decompression and connection
outdoor garden + music area — open-air gatherings and creative rest
the commons is about belonging over polish — you don’t have to arrive finished, you just have to arrive
the program includes
co create is more than weekly sprints — it’s a residency threaded with different types of gatherings and events that keep momentum alive
weekly sprint sessions — evenings of focused work + accountability
peer learning labs — small group feedback circles, honest and direct
creative seminars — conversations on ai, ethics, wellbeing, and sustainable creative lives
open studio hours — informal time to jam, test, co-work, or just sit with the work
music + media nights — live performances, screenings, listening sessions
exhibitions + showcases — public-facing share-outs of projects in progress
community roundtables — open forums on culture, civic life, and creative futures
every week has a rhythm — build, share, reflect, repeat
the program includes
co create is more than weekly sprints — it’s a residency threaded with different types of gatherings and events that keep momentum alive
weekly sprint sessions — evenings of focused work + accountability
peer learning labs — small group feedback circles, honest and direct
creative seminars — conversations on ai, ethics, wellbeing, and sustainable creative lives
open studio hours — informal time to jam, test, co-work, or just sit with the work
music + media nights — live performances, screenings, listening sessions
exhibitions + showcases — public-facing share-outs of projects in progress
community roundtables — open forums on culture, civic life, and creative futures
every week has a rhythm — build, share, reflect, repeat
the program includes
co create is more than weekly sprints — it’s a residency threaded with different types of gatherings and events that keep momentum alive
weekly sprint sessions — evenings of focused work + accountability
peer learning labs — small group feedback circles, honest and direct
creative seminars — conversations on ai, ethics, wellbeing, and sustainable creative lives
open studio hours — informal time to jam, test, co-work, or just sit with the work
music + media nights — live performances, screenings, listening sessions
exhibitions + showcases — public-facing share-outs of projects in progress
community roundtables — open forums on culture, civic life, and creative futures
every week has a rhythm — build, share, reflect, repeat
focus areas & creative vectors
projects inside co create move through six creative directions we call vectors — they’re not boxes, they’re orientations — ways to situate your work inside a bigger map of culture.
creative connection + collaboration — trust, dialogue, emotional infrastructure
innovation + economic resilience — ai literacy, coding, digital fluency, new models of making a living
visual storytelling + web culture — art, design, interactivity, narratives across screens
creative business + strategy — branding, audience design, sustainable economies
music, performance + events — sound, touring, festivals, and independent live ecosystems
motion, screen + immersive media — film, tv, vfx, xr, and hybrid storytelling
sustainable architecture + agriculture — regenerative building and food systems: passive energy housing, modular green design, recycled + bio-based materials, vertical farming, aquaponics hubs, agroforestry, and climate-resilient food projects that link ecology, community, and creativity
focus areas & creative vectors
projects inside co create move through six creative directions we call vectors — they’re not boxes, they’re orientations — ways to situate your work inside a bigger map of culture.
creative connection + collaboration — trust, dialogue, emotional infrastructure
innovation + economic resilience — ai literacy, coding, digital fluency, new models of making a living
visual storytelling + web culture — art, design, interactivity, narratives across screens
creative business + strategy — branding, audience design, sustainable economies
music, performance + events — sound, touring, festivals, and independent live ecosystems
motion, screen + immersive media — film, tv, vfx, xr, and hybrid storytelling
sustainable architecture + agriculture — regenerative building and food systems: passive energy housing, modular green design, recycled + bio-based materials, vertical farming, aquaponics hubs, agroforestry, and climate-resilient food projects that link ecology, community, and creativity
focus areas & creative vectors
projects inside co create move through six creative directions we call vectors — they’re not boxes, they’re orientations — ways to situate your work inside a bigger map of culture.
creative connection + collaboration — trust, dialogue, emotional infrastructure
innovation + economic resilience — ai literacy, coding, digital fluency, new models of making a living
visual storytelling + web culture — art, design, interactivity, narratives across screens
creative business + strategy — branding, audience design, sustainable economies
music, performance + events — sound, touring, festivals, and independent live ecosystems
motion, screen + immersive media — film, tv, vfx, xr, and hybrid storytelling
sustainable architecture + agriculture — regenerative building and food systems: passive energy housing, modular green design, recycled + bio-based materials, vertical farming, aquaponics hubs, agroforestry, and climate-resilient food projects that link ecology, community, and creativity
sprint structure — 12–14 weeks
co create unfolds in five phases — each week is themed and builds on the last
phase 1: grounding + direction (weeks 0–2)
week 0 — arrive + align → orientation, clusters, intentions
week 1 — find the thread → land your idea + frame it clearly
week 2 — build to discover → create a playful prototype
phase 2: feedback + refinement (weeks 3–5)
week 3 — invite response → share publicly + gather honest feedback
week 4 — let it shift → adapt based on real input
week 5 — shape the story → clarify message + offer
phase 3: depth + collaboration (weeks 6–8)
week 6 — pause + deepen → reflect, reset, sharpen
week 7 — open the circle → collaborate across disciplines
week 8 — show your thinking → make your process visible
phase 4: build + sustain (weeks 9–11)
week 9 — build the bones → set up systems + workflows
week 10 — make the offer → finalise and position your project
week 11 — test + strengthen → polish and prepare
phase 5: closing + carrying forward (weeks 12–14)
week 12 — mark the moment → demo day + community showcase
weeks 13–14 (optional extension) → scaling, funding, long-term sustainability
weekly rhythm
one lecture/lab (async) you can watch anytime
one creative deliverable (prototype, video, draft, artifact)
one public share (social post, open studio, demo)
one peer check-in (cluster call, weekend jam, feedback circle)
3–6 hours a week — enough to move forward, flexible enough to live your life
sprint structure — 12–14 weeks
co create unfolds in five phases — each week is themed and builds on the last
phase 1: grounding + direction (weeks 0–2)
week 0 — arrive + align → orientation, clusters, intentions
week 1 — find the thread → land your idea + frame it clearly
week 2 — build to discover → create a playful prototype
phase 2: feedback + refinement (weeks 3–5)
week 3 — invite response → share publicly + gather honest feedback
week 4 — let it shift → adapt based on real input
week 5 — shape the story → clarify message + offer
phase 3: depth + collaboration (weeks 6–8)
week 6 — pause + deepen → reflect, reset, sharpen
week 7 — open the circle → collaborate across disciplines
week 8 — show your thinking → make your process visible
phase 4: build + sustain (weeks 9–11)
week 9 — build the bones → set up systems + workflows
week 10 — make the offer → finalise and position your project
week 11 — test + strengthen → polish and prepare
phase 5: closing + carrying forward (weeks 12–14)
week 12 — mark the moment → demo day + community showcase
weeks 13–14 (optional extension) → scaling, funding, long-term sustainability
weekly rhythm
one lecture/lab (async) you can watch anytime
one creative deliverable (prototype, video, draft, artifact)
one public share (social post, open studio, demo)
one peer check-in (cluster call, weekend jam, feedback circle)
3–6 hours a week — enough to move forward, flexible enough to live your life
sprint structure — 12–14 weeks
co create unfolds in five phases — each week is themed and builds on the last
phase 1: grounding + direction (weeks 0–2)
week 0 — arrive + align → orientation, clusters, intentions
week 1 — find the thread → land your idea + frame it clearly
week 2 — build to discover → create a playful prototype
phase 2: feedback + refinement (weeks 3–5)
week 3 — invite response → share publicly + gather honest feedback
week 4 — let it shift → adapt based on real input
week 5 — shape the story → clarify message + offer
phase 3: depth + collaboration (weeks 6–8)
week 6 — pause + deepen → reflect, reset, sharpen
week 7 — open the circle → collaborate across disciplines
week 8 — show your thinking → make your process visible
phase 4: build + sustain (weeks 9–11)
week 9 — build the bones → set up systems + workflows
week 10 — make the offer → finalise and position your project
week 11 — test + strengthen → polish and prepare
phase 5: closing + carrying forward (weeks 12–14)
week 12 — mark the moment → demo day + community showcase
weeks 13–14 (optional extension) → scaling, funding, long-term sustainability
weekly rhythm
one lecture/lab (async) you can watch anytime
one creative deliverable (prototype, video, draft, artifact)
one public share (social post, open studio, demo)
one peer check-in (cluster call, weekend jam, feedback circle)
3–6 hours a week — enough to move forward, flexible enough to live your life
ecosystem & who is it for?
co create is one part of a bigger flow
pitch & progress — the core project building regenerative cultural infrastructure
the social commons — our permanent venue + physical anchor
residents desk — a digital hub for visibility + project support
creative socials — online + irl spaces for sharing and continuity
programs + seminars — skill-building and wellbeing sessions all year
events + public interface — showcases, exhibitions, music nights, roundtables
ecosystem flow: pitch & progress → platforms → programs → events → venue
who it’s for
age: 18–35
where: northern rivers + gold coast, with online access nationwide
disciplines: artists, musicians, designers, technologists, educators, organisers
stage: idea-stage or mvp-ready
commitment: nights + weekends, honesty, willingness to share in progress
ecosystem & who is it for?
co create is one part of a bigger flow
pitch & progress — the core project building regenerative cultural infrastructure
the social commons — our permanent venue + physical anchor
residents desk — a digital hub for visibility + project support
creative socials — online + irl spaces for sharing and continuity
programs + seminars — skill-building and wellbeing sessions all year
events + public interface — showcases, exhibitions, music nights, roundtables
ecosystem flow: pitch & progress → platforms → programs → events → venue
who it’s for
age: 18–35
where: northern rivers + gold coast, with online access nationwide
disciplines: artists, musicians, designers, technologists, educators, organisers
stage: idea-stage or mvp-ready
commitment: nights + weekends, honesty, willingness to share in progress
ecosystem & who is it for?
co create is one part of a bigger flow
pitch & progress — the core project building regenerative cultural infrastructure
the social commons — our permanent venue + physical anchor
residents desk — a digital hub for visibility + project support
creative socials — online + irl spaces for sharing and continuity
programs + seminars — skill-building and wellbeing sessions all year
events + public interface — showcases, exhibitions, music nights, roundtables
ecosystem flow: pitch & progress → platforms → programs → events → venue
who it’s for
age: 18–35
where: northern rivers + gold coast, with online access nationwide
disciplines: artists, musicians, designers, technologists, educators, organisers
stage: idea-stage or mvp-ready
commitment: nights + weekends, honesty, willingness to share in progress
membership fees + support
membership isn’t just about program fees — it’s what keeps the commons alive. every dollar goes directly into sustaining the co create program, paying facilitators, maintaining the space, and keeping access affordable for young people.
what membership pays for:
full participation in the co create sprint (12 weeks) — weekly sessions, labs, showcases
shared access to the social commons: co-working zones, studios, café, and garden (during and outside program hours)
peer learning labs, open studio nights, creative seminars, and roundtables
event facilitation and program support — mentors, coordinators, and community hosts
low-cost community events — music nights, exhibitions, open mic sessions, civic discussions
digital tools + visibility through residents desk
the long-term sustainability of a permanent cultural space for 18–35 year olds in the region
membership options
one sprint — 12 weeks → $240
access to a full sprint cycle (3 months)
commons access during + between sessions
showcase at demo day
two sprints — 24 weeks (6 months) → $480
access to two sprint cycles back-to-back
continuous commons access between sprints
chance to deepen one project or begin a second
yearly — four sprints — 48 weeks → $1,100
full year of sprint cycles (four total)
year-round access to the commons
priority for residencies, showcases, and partner programs
the strongest way to invest in both your practice and the shared infrastructure that holds it
membership fees + support
membership isn’t just about program fees — it’s what keeps the commons alive. every dollar goes directly into sustaining the co create program, paying facilitators, maintaining the space, and keeping access affordable for young people.
what membership pays for:
full participation in the co create sprint (12 weeks) — weekly sessions, labs, showcases
shared access to the social commons: co-working zones, studios, café, and garden (during and outside program hours)
peer learning labs, open studio nights, creative seminars, and roundtables
event facilitation and program support — mentors, coordinators, and community hosts
low-cost community events — music nights, exhibitions, open mic sessions, civic discussions
digital tools + visibility through residents desk
the long-term sustainability of a permanent cultural space for 18–35 year olds in the region
membership options
one sprint — 12 weeks → $240
access to a full sprint cycle (3 months)
commons access during + between sessions
showcase at demo day
two sprints — 24 weeks (6 months) → $480
access to two sprint cycles back-to-back
continuous commons access between sprints
chance to deepen one project or begin a second
yearly — four sprints — 48 weeks → $1,100
full year of sprint cycles (four total)
year-round access to the commons
priority for residencies, showcases, and partner programs
the strongest way to invest in both your practice and the shared infrastructure that holds it
membership fees + support
membership isn’t just about program fees — it’s what keeps the commons alive. every dollar goes directly into sustaining the co create program, paying facilitators, maintaining the space, and keeping access affordable for young people.
what membership pays for:
full participation in the co create sprint (12 weeks) — weekly sessions, labs, showcases
shared access to the social commons: co-working zones, studios, café, and garden (during and outside program hours)
peer learning labs, open studio nights, creative seminars, and roundtables
event facilitation and program support — mentors, coordinators, and community hosts
low-cost community events — music nights, exhibitions, open mic sessions, civic discussions
digital tools + visibility through residents desk
the long-term sustainability of a permanent cultural space for 18–35 year olds in the region
membership options
one sprint — 12 weeks → $240
access to a full sprint cycle (3 months)
commons access during + between sessions
showcase at demo day
two sprints — 24 weeks (6 months) → $480
access to two sprint cycles back-to-back
continuous commons access between sprints
chance to deepen one project or begin a second
yearly — four sprints — 48 weeks → $1,100
full year of sprint cycles (four total)
year-round access to the commons
priority for residencies, showcases, and partner programs
the strongest way to invest in both your practice and the shared infrastructure that holds it
what you’ll leave with
what you’ll leave with
a finished, shareable project
creative fluency: skills in coding, storytelling, strategy, and collaboration
a trusted community of peers who’ve seen you grow
access to the commons co-working space beyond the sprint
pathways into residencies, collaborations, paid work, and future programs
a practice of building in public and asking for real feedback
closing
co create is not about polish — it’s about presence
not about hype — about belonging
if you’ve been holding an idea and waiting for the right moment — this is it.
bring your evenings. bring your weekends. bring your voice.
together, at the social commons, we’ll build what’s missing.
what you’ll leave with
what you’ll leave with
a finished, shareable project
creative fluency: skills in coding, storytelling, strategy, and collaboration
a trusted community of peers who’ve seen you grow
access to the commons co-working space beyond the sprint
pathways into residencies, collaborations, paid work, and future programs
a practice of building in public and asking for real feedback
closing
co create is not about polish — it’s about presence
not about hype — about belonging
if you’ve been holding an idea and waiting for the right moment — this is it.
bring your evenings. bring your weekends. bring your voice.
together, at the social commons, we’ll build what’s missing.
what you’ll leave with
what you’ll leave with
a finished, shareable project
creative fluency: skills in coding, storytelling, strategy, and collaboration
a trusted community of peers who’ve seen you grow
access to the commons co-working space beyond the sprint
pathways into residencies, collaborations, paid work, and future programs
a practice of building in public and asking for real feedback
closing
co create is not about polish — it’s about presence
not about hype — about belonging
if you’ve been holding an idea and waiting for the right moment — this is it.
bring your evenings. bring your weekends. bring your voice.
together, at the social commons, we’ll build what’s missing.
