You’re probably familiar with the t-shirts bearing statements such as ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’; ‘Free The Flag’; and ‘Not The Date Celebrate.’

What you might not know is the story behind this merchandise, created by social enterprise Clothing The Gaps (formerly known as Clothing The Gap).

Co-founded by health professionals Laura Thompson (a Gunditjmara woman), and Sarah Sheridan, Clothing The Gaps supports the health of First Nations peoples through fitness initiatives, funded through sales of their Australian-designed and made merchandise.

Laura and Sarah are also activists who publicly campaign on issues such as free-use of the Aboriginal flag (which you can read more about here). Their work has helped raise awareness of this ongoing matter, leading to a Senate inquiry into copyright and licensing arrangements for the flag design.

Given how quickly Clothing The Gaps has risen to prominence, it’s hard to believe this social enterprise is officially only one year old. We caught up with Laura, Sarah, and their team in their new Brunswick store to hear all about it!

A new month means a new Tasty Tuesday, and this month we’re in new territory, with an Argentinian menu care of the good folks at The Independent, Gembrook!

The Independent is a joint venture, combining the considerable talents of Argentinian chef Mauro Callegari, and the Gordon family of Robert Gordon Australia. The Gordon family have been in Gembrook for five generations, and as a result own a few properties throughout the town. With strong connections to the Melbourne hospitality industry through their supply of bespoke crockery for various local restaurants, the Gordons came to know Mauro. They soon formed a partnership based on their mutual love of food, family and Gembrook. Together, they own and run The Independent.

This month Mauro will share five traditional Argentinian dishes that he serves at the restaurant. By the end of the month you’ll have five recipes to make your own Argentinian feast at home!

So often, good architecture is assessed on the successful connection it establishes between building and place. A less frequently mentioned criteria is its capacity to engage people with each other.

The clients of this home in Auckland, New Zealand are a pair of hospitality professionals, and were very vocal about their desire for a hospitality-focussed home design! Multiple gathering zones, a generous kitchen and a pétanque green were requirements, and architecture firm Maud delivered!