The Minor Works Program is a community-driven initiative created by Neighbourhood Node, a social enterprise based in Adelaide. Built on nearly a decade of hands-on experience in grassroots organising, the program provides a clear, adaptable methodology for neighbourhoods to strengthen connection, resilience, and inclusion through participatory culture. At its heart is the idea of Socialannuation—the belief that, just as we invest financially for our future, we must also invest socially by building relationships, sharing responsibility, and contributing to community life. By offering free resources, training, and support, the Minor Works Program empowers individuals, community groups, and councils to co-design and deliver projects that make local life richer, more connected, and more democratic.
Our Team
Annemijn van Marle – Community Liaison Officer for Neighbourhood Node and Minor Works Program design lead
Joost den Hartog – Neighbourhood Node Managing Director
Our Story
The Minor Works Program is the result of deep collaboration and inspiration from many individuals and organisations. We are co-designing our methodology with our community in Alberton, Queenstown, Rosewater, and Cheltenham in Adelaide’s western suburbs.
We are proud to work alongside our funders — the wonderful team at the Fay Fuller Foundation — and grateful for the vital support received through the Wyatt Trust Catalytic Investment Fund.
Our approach has been inspired by Every One, Every Day, the landmark participatory culture project by Participatory City in the UK, and our facilitation method draws on the creative frameworks of Dragon Dreaming, developed in Western Australia.
At its heart, the Minor Works Program is built on collaboration, sharing, and finding fellow travellers who want to join us on this impact journey — creating stronger, more connected communities together. Come and visit us in Alberton at The Pear Coffeehouse, our spiritual home and the centre of our own community.