Hé there! | July 2025
Oh, July… you snuck in quietly and now you're slipping away just as fast! Before you go, give us a moment to catch our breath and dive into the latest news and treats packed into this month’s newsletter. Happy reading 📰
Mâché News
Member Feature | Jake Mclachlan
This month, we’re featuring Jake McLachlan, longtime Mâché member, standing desk enthusiast, and problem-solving pro.
Jake works for a global custom medal company, where every day brings a new challenge to unpack. It’s not always glamorous, but for someone who loves digging into complex problems, it’s exactly the kind of work that keeps things interesting.
As Jake puts it: “Not the sexiest, but plenty of problems to solve trying to scale globally.”
Read on to get to know him better!
What’s the best thing about Mâché?
The focus and expertise I’m surrounded by. Calming nature which allows me to focus and get a lot done.
Any must-read books or must-watch movies?
The Gentlemen - Guy Ritchie
Books for Business - 100m offers and leads by Alex Hormozi.
Favourite holiday spot?
West Coast New Zealand. Isolated and beautiful.
Go-to comfort food?
Roast lamb, spuds veges gravy… beauuuutiful.
One thing you absolutely can’t live without?
Golf.
Favourite band, DJ, or solo artist?
Third Junction - Cousins' new band, so I am biased, but they are actually good.
Perfect day out in Adelaide?
Walk and coffee on the beach, then off to golf down south somewhere.
Member Highlight | Sarah Lelliott Wins Big at NBA Australia
Our very own Sarah (yes, the same member behind the healthy deliciousness of Mâché Eats and our in-house snacks) made us proud competing in the Fitness Division 4 at this year’s Natural Bodybuilders Australia competitions, both in Adelaide and at the Nationals.
Her standout results included four gold medals, three silver, two bronze, and a fourth place. These wins represent her determination, discipline, and a great deal of hard work that has paid off in a big way!
Big congrats to you, Sarah. What a powerhouse 💪
Mâché Eats | Super Chic Protein Oats
These sunny winter mornings are calling for a warm breakfast, a cosy jumper, and a slower start, and this recipe delivers on all fronts. A choc-spiced blend of creamy oats, spiked with functional mushrooms for a little winter immunity boost. Dig in and enjoy!
Ingredients:
60g rolled oats
1 cup water or milk
½ tsp Acacia Blends Reishi Mushroom Powder
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
30g Pure Plant Protein – Chocolate
To serve:
Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Maple syrup
Yoghurt (optional)
Mix together oats, Reishi, spices, and water or milk, then soak overnight.
In the morning, cook the soaked oat blend in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding more water or milk if needed, until the oats are soft and creamy.
Stir in the protein powder, adjusting with a splash more liquid if necessary, and mix until smooth.
Serve in your favourite bowl topped with blueberries, maple syrup, and any other extras you love.
Movie Night | Die Hard at The Capri Tonight!
Looking for something fun this Christmas in July? So was our member Rusty, and instead of just dreaming about it, he made it happen. Thanks to him, we’re off to the movies… and not just any movie. Tonight, it’s the ultimate holiday non-holiday classic: DIE HARD at the Capri Theatre.
We grew up with this one, so get ready to relive the chaos as John McClane saves the day (reluctantly, of course).
There’ll be mulled wine, the Candy Bar will be open, and any leftover funds will go to charity. Grab your tickets here and come join the action 💣🍿
Mâché Perks & Benefits
As a member at Mâché, you get a lot more than a desk! You also get exclusive discounts at local venues and businesses we've partnered with, supporting the community and giving you another great reason to choose Mâché as your coworking haven.
20% off any 60-min + massage at Harmony Massage Studio
📍176 Hutt St.
Get 15% off all Pure Plant Protein products
10% off coffee and coffee beans at Kom Cafe
449A Pulteney St.
10% off when spending $20 or more at Mister Pigeon
15% off on 10 class packs at Human.Kind
📍Level 1/60 Halifax St.
Get 10% off all Acacia Blends products
20% off physiotherapy, massages, clinical Pilates, and workstation assessments + 2 Free Strength & Flexibility Classes
Unit 46/81 Carrington St.
10% off all products at Opa Bakery Cafe
📍314 Pulteney St.
Mâché Events
Cake O'Clock
Take a breather, grab a slice, sip something warm, and hang out with your fellow cake lovers.
We meet in the upstairs kitchen with something sweet to share and something for everyone, thanks to our usual Mâché-style healthy twist.
Because cake tastes better with company, and you deserve a little pause 🍰
📅 Today! Thursday, July 17
🕰️ 3 pm
📍 Kitchen - Level 1
Christmas in July is coming to Mache!
This celebration just keeps getting better every year, so join us for a cosy mid-year festive afternoon full of holiday cheer, fun activities and great company.
Wear your favourite Christmas jumper and bring a plate to share, because your presence is truly the best present 🎁
📅 Friday, July 25
🕰️ 4 pm - 6 pm
📍 Kitchen & Breakout Area - Level 1
Friday Knockoffs
Get set for your favourite Friday tradition... Friday Knockoffs at Mâché!
We’re mixing up a fun evening with great vibes, tasty snacks, and drinks to help you unwind after the workweek. Had a hectic week? Just want to relax and have a chat? This is the place to be💜
📅 Friday, August 1
🕰️ 4 pm - 6 pm
📍 Kitchen & Breakout Area - Level 1
In Other News...
Business | Canva Co-Founder Pledges Wealth to Environmental Causes
Cameron Adams, co-founder of the popular design platform Canva, and his wife Lisa Miller have joined the Giving Pledge, a global initiative encouraging the world’s wealthiest individuals to donate most of their wealth to charitable causes.
In doing so, Adams and Miller, whose net worth is estimated at $6.81 billion in 2024, have dedicated most of their money towards addressing environmental issues and preserving ecosystems.
Read the full article here.
The Giving Pledge, founded by billionaires Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, now counts over 240 high-net-worth individuals from across the globe.
Adams and Miller’s commitment to environmental causes aligns with their long-standing commitment to nature conservation, which has been the focus of their investment venture, the Wedgetail Foundation.
Food & Drink | A.S.A.P! Aperol Spritz & Pasta Night
Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier. Hotel Indigo’s Market & Meander is serving up A.S.A.P! Aperol Spritz & Pasta Night every Thursday from 5 to 7 pm.
For $39 per person, get a rotating house-made pasta and a refreshing Aperol Spritz to match. It’s the perfect post-work ritual or early weekend kick-off.
Running weekly from 29 May until 25 September. Bookings recommended.
See the menu here.
Culture | Ramsay Art Prize 2025
Where?
Art Gallery of South Australia
When?
31 May 2025 — 31 August 2025
The Ramsay Art Prize 2025 champions the ambition and innovation of contemporary Australian artists under 40, offering them the freedom to create bold, boundary-pushing work in any scale or medium.
Presented by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, the Prize showcases a selection of finalist works chosen by a distinguished panel of judges, culminating in a major exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
This year’s judging panel includes acclaimed Australian artist Michael Zavros; Julie Fragar, Associate Professor and Visual Art Program Director at the Queensland College of Art and Design, and inaugural winner of the Ramsay People’s Choice Prize; and Emma Fey, Acting Director of AGSA.
The $100,000 Prize is awarded to a single artist, with the winning work acquired into the Gallery’s collection. A People’s Choice Prize of $15,000, supported by LK, will also be awarded based on public vote.
Local | Morrie Harrell Reserve Community Orchard
Have you been to the nearest Community Garden to Mâché?
In 2012, more than 40 local residents, Elected Members and Council staff came together to plant 71 fruit and nut trees in the Morrie Harrell playground and reserve in Unley. The trees included stone fruit, citrus, apples, pears, mulberries, walnuts, macadamias, almonds, chestnuts and guavas.
For a relatively small start-up cost, this innovative trial makes more fresh food available and can lessen the impact of the rising costs of fresh produce on the local community. This is a new way to engage with public space, creating a productive environment ideally suited to social interaction.
This trial came from community-minded individuals thinking outside the square, who believed such a project would potentially be more beneficial than simply replacing specimens that had been removed with something similar. This is not a formal, fenced and exclusive community garden; instead, the fruit and nuts produced by these trees belong to the community, and anyone accessing the reserve can share them.
Morrie Harrell Reserve is located on Ramage Street, Unley. Go check it out!
Wellbeing | South Australia's Longest Outdoor Swim Season is Now Even Longer!
The City of Unley in conjunction with the Office for Recreation, Sport, and Racing (ORSR), is excited to announce that the Unley Swimming Centre will extend its operating season to assist in the housing of displaced swimmers whilst the Adelaide Aquatic Centre (AAC) is under construction.
The Unley Swimming Centre boasts the longest swim season in the state, with a 36-week season that extends from mid-September to the end of May each year. The extended season will now see avid swimmers able to use the facility during the Winter months for the first time in the centre’s history.
With the AAC having closed its doors on 1 August 2024, the Unley Swimming Centre has officially opened its season on the same day and remains open through to the end of May 2026.
Sustainability | Preserving Natural Quiet in an Ever-Louder World
All living things thrive when there’s less human-made noise. That’s why Quiet Parks International (QPI) is making a strong case for quiet.
In 2020, as the world slowed during the pandemic and the usual hum of planes and traffic faded, a new soundscape emerged: birdsong, rainfall, and the gentle buzz of bees moving between flowers. This rare moment revealed what natural silence truly sounds like.
“It was a turning point for our cause,” says Matt Mikkelsen, executive director of wilderness parks at QPI, a nonprofit founded in 2018. “Although eerie, it showed us all what we’d been missing.”
QPI’s mission is to protect and preserve the world’s remaining quiet places. Parks, trails, and wilderness areas where people can escape noise pollution and reconnect with the healing power of natural sound. The organisation’s mission to save quiet for the benefit of all life is part of a broader effort to combat the increasing noise of our world.
Read the full article here.
That's all for this month folks, do let us know if you happen on an interesting read or if you have any great news to feature, we would love to include it in next month's feature!
