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The Social Deck

We are a for-purpose business specialising in strategic communications, stakeholder and community en

28/10/2026

We recently partnered with MBC Action Australia to co-design the MBC Hub, a one-stop shop for people living with MBC, their loved ones and carers, and health professionals.

Lived experience shaped every step, from co-design workshops to 2 rounds of user testing. In its first month, the Hub had more than 1,800 visits ✨.

Read the case study to see how we brought it to life 👉 https://www.thesocialdeck.com.au/project/co-developing-the-metastatic-breast-cancer-information-and-support-hub

26/10/2026

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month, and we're proud to have worked with the Josh-4-Hearts Foundation.

Founded by Drs Taiye and Joe Oguns after the passing of their son Josh due to sudden cardiac arrest, Josh 4 Hearts helps protect young athletes’ hearts from sudden cardiac arrest through heart screening and improving community response.

This SCA Awareness Month, learn the steps that could save a life - Call, Push, Shock.

Watch this short animation we made to support Josh4Hearts to see how to recognise and respond to SCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goq60toHDaE

19/10/2026

When was the last time you read a long PDF document top to bottom? 📄

That's why we build microsites instead.

Training modules people actually finish, toolkits that meet you where you're at, resource hubs where you can search specifics, and guides that stay current as policy shifts.

We've built microsites for the Queensland Community Support Scheme, Cancer Council NSW, Metastatic Breast Cancer Action Australia, and the Australian Local Government Association.

Go beyond the static page and hear more about our microsites from our Digital Design and Engagement Manager, Sam Hodgkins. 👇

https://www.thesocialdeck.com.au/blog/beyond-the-static-page-why-we-build-microsites

15/10/2026

Sometimes small acts can make a big difference 💚 .

October is Mental Health Month, and Saturday 10 October was World Mental Health Day.

Mental Health Australia have coordinated this year's campaign, with the 2026 theme 'Together We Thrive'.

It's an important reminder to check in with those around you. A small act of care, kindness, conversation or connection, can make a real difference in someone's life.

At The Social Deck, our team are trained in Mental Health First Aid. This helps give us the knowledge and confidence to offer support to someone when it matters most.

14/10/2026

It was great to attend and support Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)'s Australian Homelessness Conference in Darwin last week.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to have a chat to our Marketing and Engagement Officer Ollie. It was great to hear so many insights, ideas and opportunities to address homelessness all around Australia.

If you missed us at the conference and want to know more, check out our recent projects at https://www.thesocialdeck.com.au/work

05/10/2026

Darwin, we're on our way!

We’re looking forward to supporting and exhibiting at the Australian Homelessness Conference on 7 & 8 October at the Darwin Convention Centre.

You can find Ollie at our stall in the Networking and Exhibition precinct throughout the conference. We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the conference here: https://bit.ly/3QY3w12

14/09/2026

What does good co-design with First Nations communities actually look like?

We’re teaming up with Punchy for a free webinar exploring co-design through a First Nations lens.

Our First Nations Engagement Specialist, Vikki McIntyre, Production Manager, Casey Harrigan, and Punchy Managing Director, Anthony Lam, will share insights from recent projects. You'll hear about:

✅️ what genuine co-design looks like in practice
✅️ how to recognise when community input should change your direction
✅️ how to make sure the format fits your audience.

Thursday 24 September 📅
2pm AEST ⏰

This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to get co-design right, and ensure community voices are at the heart of what affects them.

Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/46knvLN

09/09/2026

Conversations around su***de prevention can be life-saving, and they shouldn't just happen on one day of the year.

In the lead up to World Su***de Prevention Day, we supported Embrace Multicultural Mental Health to create resources to encourage conversations about mental health and su***de prevention in multicultural communities. 💬

The resources, including conversation cards and posters, can be used in workplaces and communities to start conversations, and help people know where to find support.

These can be hard topics to talk about, but when we listen, connect and care for one another, we can help to prevent su***de in our communities. 💛

Thank you to the Embrace Lived Experience Group for their reflections.

Check out the resources: www.thesocialdeck.com.au/toolkit/wspd

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24/08/2026

There's an old saying, iron sharpens iron.

At The Social Deck, we're committed to broadening our knowledge - often by tapping into expertise that's already in the room.

Every fortnight we get together online and in person for Think Tank Tuesday (TTT). Where one or two team members will present on learnings from events, professional expertise or systems and processes.

Recently, our Research and Evaluation Lead - Georgia gave us a 101 on 'Sludge Theory'. If you don't know what sludge theory is, it's the “excessive or unjustified frictions” that get in the way of people getting access to things they want or need. A sludge audit is a way to identify, quantify and remove sludge. It breaks down the process into granular steps and assesses these on how long they take, how much they cost, how difficult they are to complete, and how inclusive they are.

TTTs keep our team informed and ready to support the community.

21/08/2026

Outdoor workers face up to 10 times more UV exposure than people working indoors, yet many workplaces still don't have a clear sun safety policy in place.

August is Tradies National Health Month, raising awareness for physical and mental health challenges Australian tradespeople face daily.

Earlier in the year we partnered with Cancer Council NSW to develop a national sun safety toolkit that helps workplaces protect their crews.

It covers UV risks, WHS obligations, risk assessments, policy templates and training resources, everything an employer needs to build a genuine sun-safe culture. ☀️

If you're managing outdoor workers, whether that's on a job site, in the field or on the road, this toolkit is worth a look.

Check it out on the Cancer Council NSW website at https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/sunsmart-workplaces/ 🔗

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