This is your Invitation to Move

Text reading 'Kinda.forward' with smaller text below that says 'Small steps to sustainability'.

Kinda.forward Small Steps to Sustainability happened on 27 June 2026 at UTAS Inveresk in Launceston, Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Large indoor event with people browsing booths, sitting, and standing. Booths display various items, some with clothing and crafts. The space has high ceilings, large windows, and a mezzanine level with industrial architecture.

Post event reflection.

What a day it was. Over 500 people gathered at UTAS Inveresk for a free day of sustainability, community, and connection. Families made things in Sprouts Studio. The Story Loft filled with real conversations about circular economy, small business, and what it actually takes to build a more sustainable community. The New Horizons Choir opened proceedings and made the whole room feel alive. The Small Steps Wall filled pledge by pledge, hand by hand. And 7News came and told the story.

Thank you to every person who attended, every contributor who gave their time and expertise, and every sponsor who made it possible. You are all part of what Kinda. is becoming.

Northern Tasmania, doing what it does best.

Kinda.forward is proof that when you bring the right people together,

big things start from small steps.

The Sponsors.

Kinda.forward was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

Thank you to Aurora Energy, the University of Tasmania, TasRail, West Tamar Council, City of Launceston, Gastronomy Northern Tasmania, the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, Weeding Hire and the Flying Colours Group for believing in what Kinda. is building.

Diagram of a human head with a brain illustration and interconnected nodes labeled with brain areas and functions, representing neural networks.

Kinda.forward Small Steps to Sustainability was supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.

Aurora Energy logo with a stylized blue and orange flame design

presenting partner

Logo of TasRail with stylized yellow and gray arrow and the text 'TAS RAIL'

Gathering hub partner

Founding partner

Logo of Flying Colours Group TAS featuring stylized colorful wings.

print and signage partner

University of Tasmania logo with black and red text and a lion emblem.

Venue Partner | In-KIND

Logo featuring a stylized fork and spoon above the text 'Gastronomy Northern Tasmania'.

Seed the future partner

Logo for Weeding Hire with two flags, one beige and one navy blue, above the company name.

Community supporter

West Tamar Council logo with stylized orange and blue design and a bird.

Community supporter

Meet the contributors.

  • A man with glasses, a beard, and light-colored hair speaking into a microphone at an event. Behind him is a green banner with white text that reads 'Republic of Rwanda' and a partial emblem or logo.

    Adam Mostogl

    Social Enterprise Collective of Tasmania

  • A woman with short dark hair smiling in a plaid shirt standing in a dense field of cannabis plants under a blue sky with a few clouds.

    Andi Lucas

    XHemp

  • Collage of six photos featuring people outdoors, some with plants, orchards, and nature, smiling and enjoying activities like harvesting, picking berries, and exploring nature.

    Anna and Chris

    Wild Pepper Isle

  • A man with a shaved head and beard kneeling on one knee on red dirt ground, holding an electric guitar, with a background of green trees and a pinkish, cloudy sky at sunset.

    Ben Doran

    Guitarist and Musician

  • Smiling man with dark hair and beard wearing a black zip-up jacket with a logo and text on the left chest area, standing in front of a blurred background with wine barrels.

    Chris Morrison

    Small Wonder Wines

  • Logo of Tamar Bicycle Users Group with a cyclist, a yellow sun, and a blue background featuring a mountain and water, with the text 'Tamar Bicycle Users Group,' 'T-BUG,' and 'Life's Better on a Bike'.

    Daniel, Di, John & Jon

    Tamar Bike Users Group (TBUG)

  • Portrait of a man with curly hair, glasses, and a beard, smiling outdoors in front of a brick wall.

    Daniel Goodwin

    UTAS Sustainability Officer & Committee Member, TBUG

  • A group of people sitting around a fire pit outdoors on a sunny day, with flags flying in the background and a modern building nearby.

    David Warrener

    Riawunna Centre

  • Portrait of a middle-aged man with short gray hair and light skin, standing outdoors with blurred trees in the background, wearing a black T-shirt with a logo on the left side.

    Dean Cracknell

    Doing Co.

  • An older woman with glasses on her head smiling and giving a thumbs-up while sitting at a table with colorful fabric and soft material objects in front of her. Decorations with bunting are visible in the background.

    Diane and the team

    St. Mary’s Repurposing and Upcycling

  • A collage of four people dressed in colorful costumes at a parade or outdoor event. The top person is an older woman with short blonde hair, making a peace sign. The middle left woman has glasses and is holding stuffed animals, with orange accessories in her hair. The middle right woman has a large furry costume with orange flowers in her hair, facing away. The bottom person is a man wearing sunglasses, holding a decorated sock puppet, smiling.

    Edwina, Eloise, Kim, Sean, Sunny & Trish

    The Team at InterWEave ARTS

  • A man with a beard wearing a black beanie and a black short-sleeved shirt standing indoors.

    Isaac Williams

    Isaac Williams Design Objects

  • A man with glasses and a beard standing outdoors in front of a brick wall with graffiti.

    James Riggall

    bitlink

  • A smiling man with curly hair and glasses, wearing a striped shirt and a dark jacket, in a garden with rocks and green foliage.

    Jeff McClintock

    Community Garden Coordinator, UTAS

  • Jenn Heggarty

    OzHarvest Tasmania

  • A woman sitting on rocks by the ocean, smiling, wearing a gray hoodie with a logo, sunglasses on her head, and blue pants.

    Jessie Oliver

    Wildcare Tasmania

  • Green logo of a stylized bird with leaf-shaped wings above the text 'iNaturalist' with 'i' in green and 'Naturalist' in black.

    Joee Kelk

    iNaturalist

  • Logo for Permaculture Tasmania featuring mountains, plants, soil, and a mushroom with the text 'Permaculture Tasmania'

    John and Patrick

    Permaculture Tasmania

  • A professional woman with brown hair, black glasses, and wearing a black blazer and a pearl necklace.

    Julie Penney

    Self Help Workplace

  • Two children sitting inside a circle made of fallen tree branches and twigs in an outdoor wooded area with trees and grass, smiling at the camera.

    Julie and Jo

    Nature Explorers Trevallyn

  • A stylized mountain with a sun at the top, a winding river and green agricultural fields, with the words 'Transition Tamar' underneath.

    Karen

    Transition Tamar

  • A woman wearing a gray shirt and black cap, with 'ReTHINK Waste' embroidered on it, is talking to children with face paint on their faces outdoors on a sunny day. The children are holding objects and listening to her.

    Kimberley Eaton

    ReThink Waste

  • A smiling woman with gray hair, glasses, and a black and blue top standing in front of a wooden wall.

    Dr. Kirsty Máté

    The ReDress Hub

  • Young man with dark hair and beard smiling outdoors on a sunny day, wearing a black vest with University of Tasmania logo over a blue checkered shirt, with bare trees and a building in the background.

    Lars Roberts

    UTAS Community Garden Team

  • A person pouring coffee from a silver coffee carafe into a paper cup at a coffee shop counter.

    Loose Goose Cáfé

    Food and drinks

  • Portrait of a man with short hair and glasses, wearing a black collared shirt, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Mark Love

    Anaerobic Digestion Discussion

  • Melissa & James

    Melissa & James

    Lucky Platypus

  • Smiling man with gray beard and mustache wearing a gray striped shirt standing in front of a green and white display about waste sorting at a recycling center.

    Michael Attard

    City of Launceston

  • A person wearing safety goggles and a respirator mask gives a thumbs-up while standing in a workshop near a workbench with tools and supplies. There are shelves with containers and a large sign that says 'DISASTER' in the background, and a container filled with black plastic caps or lids on the counter.

    Natasha Lowe

    Plasticus Tasmania

  • Group of performers on stage during holiday show with a Christmas tree backdrop, some wearing festive costumes and holiday accessories, with some in wheelchairs and a Christmas hat, audience watching in a theater.

    New Horizons Choir

  • A man wearing glasses and a beige cap smiling outdoors with a body of water and trees in the background.

    Dr. Nick Towle

    University lecturer, sustainability officer and permaculture designer

  • A smiling woman with short, curly blonde hair, wearing a gray top, earrings, and a necklace, sitting in front of a colorful abstract background.

    Sue Johnson

    Discover and Thrive

  • A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes smiling while leaning against a black brick wall with colorful graffiti, in an urban street setting.

    Suzanne Derry

    The Kindness Capsule

  • A woman with long wavy hair wearing a light pink blazer and black dress is smiling while looking down at a glass bowl she is holding, with mixing tools inside, against a plain white background.

    Taihlaura Denman-Francis

    Thermomix

  • A woman with blonde hair and hoop earrings standing outside a shop, smiling with arms crossed.

    Tamika Bannister

    The Spotted Quoll

  • Two women behind a display of baked goods at a market stall. The display includes cookies, pastries, and chocolate crackles, with a sign advertising online orders. The background features a blue wall, plants, and informational posters.

    Tania, Denise & Robyn

    CWA in Tasmania, Online Branch

  • Two women standing under a tent with climate action signs and artwork, smiling at an outdoor event supporting climate awareness.

    Tasmania Climate Collective

  • A green triangle with white text reading 'THE GREENS' inside.

    Tasmanian Greens Limited

  • A large group of people gathered in a forest, posing for a photo behind a banner that reads 'End the Extinction Crisis.' The people are of various ages, wearing outdoor clothing, and appear to be participating in an environmental or conservation event.

    The Wilderness Society Tasmania

    Launceston Office

  • A middle-aged man with short brown hair, a beard, and a white dress shirt, smiling outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

    Tom Miller

    Florage Tasmania

Woman with short dark and pink hair pinning a note on a large, colorful wall mural with notes attached to it.

The Small Steps Wall

Every pledge made on the day now lives permanently on our website.

The Small Steps Wall is a growing record of what this community is committing to. It will be added to after every Kinda. event from here on.

Go and see what the community pledged.

Gallery

The official photos from the day are here. The biggest thank you to our event photographer, Nick Hanson. Nick perfectly captured the day’s proceedings.

In the meantime, if you have photos from the day, we would love to see them. Send them through to hello@wearekinda.com.au or tag us on social media.

Thank you.

Kinda.forward was built on the belief that small steps, taken together, create something much larger than any one of us could manage alone.

To every person who attended, thank you for showing up and saying yes.

To every contributor who gave their time, expertise, and energy, thank you for trusting Kinda. with your story.

To every volunteer who gave their Saturday, thank you for making the day possible from the inside out.

To every sponsor and partner who believed in this before it existed, thank you for making it real.

And to the community of Launceston, Lutruwita/Tasmania, thank you for being exactly what we hoped you would be.

Small steps, big ripples.

Two women ride bikes past a pastel blue art gallery called 'Grenoaks Gallery' on a street, with a neighboring house and trees in the background.

Thank you for taking your

first small step.