Founders, Leadership and Reputation

From a detective game night to delivering coffee across Perth, We’ve Bean is more than a small business. It’s a story of community, supporting local, and helping others rise, one cup at a time.

Town Teams started with grassroots energy. Discover how Jimmy Murphy helped turn local street vibes into a national movement for community-led change.

Rosanne was the first to get married at Perth City Farm. She's feeling cheeky posed here in front of another couple's set up

Donut Waste is a WA-based circular economy pioneer transforming local waste into community impact. Founded by Sharka, it has saved 180,000 beer clips, 71 tonnes of coffee grounds, and thousands of hessian bags from landfill. Now a sustainability consultant, Sharka helps businesses reduce emissions, meet climate targets, and create circular systems. Join the movement driving real impact through waste innovation, reuse, and smarter resource recovery.

From a young age, Simone was given many opportunities to paint, and as she grew, she found ways to share her artwork with the world. Through her career and connections, her art has been exhibited in unique and unexpected places—including on a racing car! Driven by her passion for health and fitness, Simone launched Liyan, a brand dedicated to promoting movement and wellbeing. While health is important for everyone, she recognises the need to improve outcomes for First Nations

It all started with a simple gift, one that had been wrapped with care, and was carrying a story. Casper’s son received it and was instantly taken by the charm of the beautiful fabric wrap. It turned out the wrap had been passed on from a friend of Sonny’s, making its way through a few hands before reaching Casper. She loved it so much that she asked Sonny where she could buy more. Sonny’s answer? “You can’t. Not yet. But if you want more, we can make it happen.” Sonny had be

When Rita Murphy, who recently celebrated her 95th birthday, picked up the phone at the Salvation Army call centre in the 1960s, she kept hearing the same urgent plea, "I need childcare so I can work". Her colleague, Marjorie Mann, knew something had to be done. Determined to create a solution, Marjorie brought together Rita and Freda Waldron and founded Marjorie Mann Lawley Day Care Centre. It was more than just a place for children to learn and grow; it was a lifeline for

Steve founded FiveFold, because people expect proof and they expect it to be presented in a way that resonates.

PermacultureWest has been at the forefront of sustainable living since the 1970s, when permaculture was first developed in Australia. What began as a grassroots movement has grown into a global philosophy for working with, rather than against, nature. Over the decades, PermacultureWest has adapted to cycles of popularity, but its mission of helping people build better relationships with the land, resources, and their communities has not changed. Today, the association is evol

Step off the train in Maylands, and you’ll find a little studio bursting with colour, creativity and connection. At its heart is Isabelle, an educator and artist who has turned her passion for creative expression and sustainability, into a welcoming space for people of all ages, The Sunshine Lane. Isabelle’s journey to The Sunshine Lane has always been driven by her love of art, learning, and teaching. With an arts degree, a Certificate III in childcare and experience as an a