Champions 4 Change

Empowering Sustainable and Just Futures with SynergyScape Solutions

SynergyScape Solutions is committed to championing not only a greener future but also one grounded in social justice. Our collective efforts are focused on supporting organisations and schools to establish dynamic Communities of Practice (CoP), integrating environmental sustainability with social justice principles.

“As the President of Environmental Education New South Wales, I have had the privilege of witnessing Lynne Strong’s extraordinary capacity to bring together universities, not-for-profit organisations, and other stakeholders to form Communities of Practice. Her ability to unite diverse groups around a common goal is unparalleled. Through SynergyScape, Lynne has demonstrated a remarkable talent for fostering collaboration and innovation.

Communities of Practice are essential for driving sustainable change. They create a platform for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and collective problem-solving. Lynne’s leadership in establishing these communities has not only advanced environmental education but also strengthened the capacity of all involved to address complex challenges with creativity and resilience. Her work exemplifies the power of collaborative efforts in achieving meaningful and lasting impact.”

Sue Martin
President, Environmental Education New South Wales

Our Mission: Creating Regional Communities of Practice

  • Fostering Local Networks for Environmental and Social Justice: Our Communities of Practice aim to nurture robust local community networks, creating a supportive environment where ideas and initiatives for both environmental sustainability and social justice can flourish.
  • Supporting Collective Action for a Just World: We believe in the power of collective effort in addressing not only environmental challenges but also in advancing social justice. Our CoPs encourage groups to unite in their efforts, pooling resources and energy for effective and equitable solutions.
  • Providing Training and Mentorship in Sustainability and Equity: Essential to our approach is offering training and mentorship. We are dedicated to equipping participants with the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in creating sustainable and socially just communities.

Our Approach: Impactful, Community-Oriented Solutions

  • Building Trust through Collaborative and Equitable Efforts: At the heart of our CoPs is the principle of trust, respect, and equity. By working together transparently and inclusively, we lay the groundwork for meaningful change in both environmental and social realms.
  • Setting Clear, Credible Goals for Sustainable and Just Futures: Our initiatives are guided by well-defined and achievable objectives that encompass both environmental sustainability and social justice. These goals provide direction and purpose, ensuring focused and impactful efforts.
  • Empowering Individuals for Environmental and Social Change: We empower individuals to lead in creating solutions that are not just sustainable but also equitable. Our CoPs are about fostering leadership, innovation, and justice in addressing today’s complex challenges.

Join Us in Our Journey

Be a part of this transformative movement towards a future that is sustainable and just for all. Whether you’re a school, educator, student, or community member, there’s a role for you in our Communities of Practice. Together, let’s champion change for a more sustainable, equitable world.

How we support Young changemakers

Innovative Thinking:

We foster an environment where critical and creative thinking are paramount. Our programs guide learners to become proactive problem-solvers, ready to address complex challenges.

Sustainability Focus:

Understanding the urgency of environmental conservation, we inspire actions towards a sustainable future. Learners become active participants in the global movement towards environmental stewardship.

Technological Integration:

We prepare our learners for a digital future, integrating cutting-edge technologies into our educational modules. This ensures that they are not just tech-savvy but also tech leaders.

Global Perspectives:

Our educational philosophy is designed to break geographical barriers, instilling a sense of global citizenship and cultural sensitivity in our learners.

Interactive Learning:

By promoting interactive and collaborative learning, we enhance essential skills like teamwork and communication, preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplace.

Our programs focus on three key pillars of support

Networking – Mentoring – Empowering

Network

young people with:

  • Other young people in their region and other regions across NSW.
  • Young people/role models who have successfully transitioned to higher education as mentors.
  • Subject matter experts both within their community and outside their community.
  • Other young people who have designed and delivered successful community projects.
  • Mentors, allies, champions.

Mentor

young people to:

  • Develop new skills and knowledge.
  • Create and implement their OWN solutions, relevant to their local communities and/or educational institutions.
  • Be changemakers and influencers.
  • Develop social capital – the friendships, community contacts, mentors and networks that build a sense of belonging now and in the future.

Empower

young people to:

  • Confidently design and implement action learning experiences that have a genuine impact, from start to finish.
  • Build their networks.
  • Have agency and voice.
  • Develop succession plans and leave a legacy.

Click on the logos below to see programs SynergyScape Solutions have designed, delivered and evaluated.

Young Environmental Champions
Champions 4 Change
Young Farming Champions
Action 4 Youth
Archibull Prize

Graduates of our  program can:

Investigate

complex issues

Graduates learn to explore and understand the world, identifying significant environmental and social justice challenges through well-crafted and age-appropriate research.

Recognise

diverse perspectives

Graduates are trained to appreciate and articulate various viewpoints, fostering an environment of respect and understanding.

Communicate

across barriers

Graduates emerge as confident communicators, adept at bridging gaps between geographic, linguistic, ideological, and cultural divides.

Drive

change

Armed with knowledge and technology, our graduates view themselves as proactive changemakers, reflective in their actions to improve conditions for their communities and beyond.