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In May and June 2025, TOM Melbourne hosted a multi-session Makeathon based primarily at our offices — where introductions, brainstorming, and early prototyping took...

In 2025, TOM Melbourne collaborated with the Monash University Service Design Studio, a unique interdisciplinary course that brings together Industrial Design and Master of...

In 2025, Monash Industrial Design students collaborated with Need-Knowers from SEEDs Communal Garden in Brunswick, a thriving community garden run by the disability support...

The diverse range of programs at Bayley Arts has created several challenges for the ‘Maker’s’ as they now work towards supporting our textiles program...

In 2024, Industrial Design students from RMIT University took part in the Design for Difference Studio, collaborating on three unique Need-Knower challenges. The studio...

Our Community Spotlight this month is Beau Vernon, a Paralympian who is passionate about his family, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and...

One weekend in November 2024, TOM: Melbourne hosted a two-day-long Makeathon at the STEAM Centre at Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, centred around...

Today, we spotlight Jacquie Johnstone, a PhD candidate with a background in design and information technology. She collaborated on the Inclusive Makervan, a mobile...

Our Community Spotlight this month is Sarah Macdonald, the CEO of Canine Comprehension. Canine Comprehension is an animal-assisted therapy program that supports students with their...

After working at TOM: Melbourne for 18 months, Narelle provides an update on the strategic decisions and areas of work that will help us...

In this month's Community Spotlight, we are shining a light on one of our Need-Knowers, Stella Rose Carew. Stella participated in the September 2022...

This month’s community spotlight features Bianca Stern, General Manager of All Things Equal. All Things Equal is a not-for-profit social enterprise that exists to...