Social Design Academy Australia 2026

Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Social Design Academy (SoDA) Australia starting in February 2026. To learn more about the program, view our brochure.

Applications close 30th September 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact us at designacademy@thirdstory.org.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Location

City and State

Organisation

What best describes your organisation type?

Position

E.g. Lead Service Designer

Application Type

How many members will be in your team?

We recommend teams of 2-4 people. We can support you to find team members if you do not have any.

Please provide your team members' full names and email adresses

E.g. Keren Caple (keren.caple@thirdstory.org), Jethro Sercombe (jethro.sercombe@thirdstory.org)

How would you rate your team's overall experience and confidence with design for social change?

What does your team hope to gain from joining the SoDA?

Please tell us about your intended project.

We recommend a project that matters to your organisation and gives you time and space to complete project activities. You don't need to have this completely arranged at this stage and we can help to frame the project with you.

What areas of focus are you hoping to develop through the program?

E.g. social issue targeted, project scope, ambition

Is you application approved by your organisation?

Yes

Invoice Contact Name

Invoices will be sent once your place is confirmed and has been accepted by you.

Invoice Contact Email

Are there any additional processes, details or information we should know regarding invoicing?

Do you have any questions or comments concerning your application?

How did you hear about the Social Design Academy?

Word of mouth

ThirdStory team member

Event

Google

Instagram

Other

ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE. We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Custodians for Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present and commit to an ongoing journey of truth-telling and allyship in our work.

Social Design Academy Australia 2026

Application Form