Hé there! | May 2026
The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and May in Adelaide is calling for a warm drink and a good read, so settle in and enjoy this month's newsletter 🍂📰
Mâché News
Mâché Anniversary | Buy 10 Day Passes & Pay For Only 5!
Hot desking, or “Day Passes” in Mâché lingo, is where coworking began. A simple idea that still holds up beautifully today: a flexible desk, a shared space, and the quiet momentum of working alongside others.
During May, as part of our 10th-anniversary celebration, we’re making it even easier to experience our space. You can buy 10-day passes and pay for only 5. A simple way to drop in when it works for you and make the most of the space when you do.
Send us a message to get your passes rolling!
Mâché Recommends | Dans on the Humans Aren't Robots Podcast
You know that thing where you sit down to listen to a podcast and one hour later you've completely forgotten what you were supposed to be doing? Yeah. This is one of those.
Our very own Dans recently joined Sam Davies on the Humans Aren't Robots podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about how he got to where he is today.
Dans walked through his background in urban planning and what working across different cities and cultures taught him about people, and how the spaces we build (or don't build) shape whether communities actually connect or quietly drift apart. It's the kind of thinking that sits at the heart of Mâché, so it was great to hear him put it into words.
The conversation also gets into his newer chapter in tech consulting, and what it looks like to approach that world with a human-first lens and honest thinking about where technology fits into how we live and work.
Go give it a listen and let us know what you think!
Member Feature | Nunzio Giurastante
This month, we're featuring Nunzio, State Manager at batyr, a youth-led mental health organisation that creates safe, stigma-free spaces where young people feel empowered to prioritise their mental health, seek support early, and build resilience in their communities.
Nunzio is the kind of person who doesn't sit still for long. Close with his family (wife and two adult kids), his life outside of work revolves around fitness, travel, great food and a rich social life. He runs five days a week and has the marathon medals to prove it, having completed races in New York, Berlin, Paris, Sydney and Melbourne.
This July, he'll be back in the Gold Coast for his third Gold Coast Marathon, and he's already got his sights set on London next year. An advocate for travel in every sense, Nunzio approaches life the same way he approaches a long run: with enthusiasm, curiosity and no shortage of stamina.
Read below to get to know Nunzio a little better!
Any must-read books or must-watch movies?
I don't read a huge amount, but the last two I picked up were 1984 and Brave New World.
My top movies: The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather I and II (not III), Green Book, Almost Famous, Gladiator, Life is Beautiful, Mississippi Burning, Inglourious Basterds.
Favourite holiday spot?
I've been to Bali 14 times, so I can't not say Bali! But Japan is high up on my list now, along with Italy (the motherland), France, Spain, Malaysia and Thailand.
Go-to comfort food?
Has to be pasta, vongole or marinara. I also love Thai and Malaysian food.
One thing you absolutely can’t live without?
Too many things to choose from! Food (lol), running, music, travel.
Favourite artist (music or any other type of art)?
I believe in my heart that The Beatles are the GOAT. The range of genres they covered in such a short period of time is just remarkable.
Perfect day out in Adelaide?
Going to a great restaurant with family and friends, and/or heading out to McLaren Vale. My favourite restaurants there are Coriole, Pizza Tecca, Mittolo, and a special mention to Alpha Box & Dice. The Adelaide Hills have some gems too: Bird in Hand, The Lane, Pike & Joyce.
Mâché Highlight | National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June each year, with dates marking two landmarks in Australia's reconciliation journey: the 1967 Referendum and the 1992 Mabo Decision. This year's theme is All In, a call for every Australian to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation, not just during this week, but every single day.
The theme makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. It is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have long carried the weight of leading this work. Meaningful change requires all of us to step off the sidelines and take action, and 2026 is a particularly significant year, as Reconciliation Australia celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The campaign artwork was created by Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, whose vibrant style depicts people from all walks of life coming together. This year's Voices for Reconciliation choir song is "Beds Are Burning" by Midnight Oil, a timeless anthem and a fitting call to action for the theme.
There are many ways to get involved: attend a local event, join a choir, learn whose Country you're on, or share the campaign using #NRW2026. Find events and resources at reconciliation.org.au.
Mâché Eats | Roasted Pumpkin and Ginger Soup
May in Adelaide means crisp mornings, cooler evenings, and a very good reason to have a pot of soup on the stove.
This one's a cold-weather staple: roasted pumpkin, punchy ginger and a generous spoonful of mascarpone that comes together so easily that even our Community Manager, not exactly known for her way around the kitchen, is heading home tonight to give it a go.
Ingredients (Serves 8)
1kg pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 4cm pieces
75g fresh ginger, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1L chicken or vegetable stock
85g mascarpone
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
50g toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Spread the pumpkin, ginger and garlic across a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously, then toss to coat. Roast for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is completely tender, and keep an eye on the garlic so it doesn't burn.
Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor with half the stock (500ml) and blitz until silky smooth. Season to taste. If any lumps remain, pass them through a fine sieve. Pour into a large saucepan with the remaining stock and warm over medium-low heat.
Ladle into bowls and finish with a dollop of mascarpone, a scatter of fresh dill and a handful of toasted hazelnuts.
Mâché Perks & Benefits
Being a Mâché member isn’t just about a desk; you also get exclusive discounts at local partner venues. Check your member portal for all the details.
Mâché Events
Friday Knockoffs
The week's done, come decompress.
On the first Friday of every month, we take over the breakout area from 4 pm. Drinks in hand, good people around, no agenda. AF, GF and vegan options always on offer. Don’t miss out!
📅 Friday, June 5
🕰️ 4 pm - 6 pm
📍 Breakout Area, Level 1
Lunch Club
Step away from the screen. Seriously 👀
Bring whatever you're eating and join us for a proper midday break, the kind where you actually sit down, chat to a human, and remember lunch isn't meant to be eaten at your desk.
📅 Tuesday, June 9
🕰️ 12.30 pm
📍 Kitchen & Breakout Area - Level 1
Cake O’Clock
3 pm hits different with cake.
Every third Thursday, we gather in the upstairs kitchen for a mid-arvo sugar hit and a moment to breathe.
No agenda, no laptops, just cake, good company, and a completely legitimate reason to stop what you're doing.
📅 Thursday, June 18
🕰️ 3 pm
📍 Kitchen & Breakout Area - Level 1
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!
