Connection.
At The Intersection’s ‘Meet The Neighbour’ event at our recent open house, guests were invited into honest conversation with people sharing lived experiences from many walks of life.
The panel created space for curiosity, empathy and dialogue. The kind of conversations that help dissolve stereotypes and build understanding.
Exactly the kind of connection we hope to foster at Donkey Wheel House.
Curious about joining the Donkey Wheel House community? Get in touch to find your place here.
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1. People watching and listening to a speaking event.
2. Two images: one of people watching and listening, and one of three people on a couch and a guide dog in front of them.
3. Three people talking on a couch and a guide dog in front of them.
4. A woman speaking to an audience at an event.
5. A cute guide dog looking at the camera.
6. An image of the Donkey Wheel House building with a text overlay that reads: Donkey Wheel House. A home for people building a more just, connected and compassionate world.
What stories are we missing? Single stories are dangerous. Join us for walks, workshops & conversations exploring Melbourne’s diverse narratives. Empathy • Diversity• Connection
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Last week we opened the doors and welcomed artists, innovators, neighbours and curious minds into the building for a day of conversation, creativity and connection.
From powerful discussions to shared stories and new ideas, it was incredible to see the Donkey Wheel House community come together.
A huge thank you to our tenant hosts and everyone who joined us.
🎥 A few moments from the day, events hosted by:
@childrensground@the_intersection@jumpleft_art.co.lab@stylingstationmelbourne
Video - scenes from various open day events at Donkey Wheel House, a heritage building in the Melbourne CBD. People gathering for a cultural ceremony, talks with artists and supporters, a photographic exhibition and a beauty queens fashion show.
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Dive into Melbourne's CBD and discover a fresh perspective!
Our WALK explores empathy, diversity, and connection through real-life stories and experiences. We'll tackle tough topics like homelessness and discrimination, and empower students to become the change-makers of tomorrow.
• Discover the power of storytelling.
• Challenge stereotypes and systemic inequalities.
• Become an active storyteller for social change.
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Inside Donkey Wheel House Event The Intersection — Meet the Neighbour Thursday 5 March, 2-3.30pm
Step into a space for open, honest conversation.
In this AMA-style panel, hear lived experiences that challenge assumptions and build empathy — from homelessness and refugee journeys to discrimination and identity.
Bring curiosity. Leave with connection.
🔗 Book free tickets via Humanitix at the link in bio. More via @the_intersection
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We're excited to share our new location - Donkey Wheel House. @donkeywheelhouse
Since becoming The Intersection Education Inc. in October, we've been focused on finding the perfect space for our office and workshop spaces. With our time at Gospel Hall Inc. coming to a close, we said goodbye to our classroom space on Little Bourke Street.
We're now thrilled to start our new chapter at Donkey Wheel House, 673 Bourke Street, just a short walk from Southern Cross Station. This beautifully restored heritage property, once the old tram depot, provides us with the ideal space to continue our work. We can't wait to welcome you to our new home featuring two workshop spaces, along with an office.
🏃What a start to 2026!
16 walks + 4 meet the neighbours = a year in motion.
The “Meet the Neighbour” sessions have been such a gift. Those thoughtful questions hit different:
“What first impressions do you think people have of you?”
“Are you at peace with your disability?”
Real curiosity. Real connections. 🤝
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Earlier this month, we hosted our final session in 'the den', our beloved classroom space at 116 Little Bourke Street. The Meet the Neighbour session was a beautiful celebration of human connection, with students showing up with open hearts and minds. As we've now cleared out the space, we're taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've been on over the past 16 years. We feel grateful to have had the opportunity to work with thousands of students, helping them see beyond single stories and connect with each other on a deeper level. As we close this chapter, we're excited to start a new one in 2026, with new venues already secured for our classroom sessions. Thank you to everyone who's ever been a part of our 'den' community.
We can't wait to see what the future holds!
A huge thank you to all the students who participated in our sessions and helped create unforgettable memories.
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We may be a small team, but we're making a big impact. In 2025 with only four facilitators, we've delivered over 460 sessions to more than 10,000 students from 70+ schools!
As we look to 2026, we're grateful for the opportunity to work with so many incredible students and learn from them every day. "Curiosity is embracing not knowing."
"You can still be empathetic with strangers."
We're constantly inspired by the conversations we get to have and feel lucky to be sharing stories about empathy, diversity, and connection. Here's to many more years of inspiring conversations!
See you in 2026!
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Explore the vibrant streets of Melbourne’s CBD for a fresh perspective. This WALK is deeply rooted in empathy, diversity, and connection as we delve into real-life experiences and tackle complex social issues such as homelessness, addiction, colonisation, and discrimination. We encourage students to “cross the intersection,” to humanise marginalised communities, listen to their stories, and imagine new stories that create social change.
👂Challenge stereotypes and explore the danger in only hearing a single story.
⚖️Harness the power of storytelling, delving into themes of wealth, power and poverty, scrutinising the impact of hierarchical and systemic inequalities.
🗣️Empower students to take an active role in civic life, becoming the storytellers of the society they aspire to build.
Book Now for 2026.
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Is this you?
🗣️Confident and engaging in front of groups; able to hold attention and create connection.
🗣️A natural storyteller who enjoys sparking curiosity and conversation.
Would you like to?
🗣️Facilitate educational walks and workshops with young people, both in the city and at schools, to spark questions, reflection, and new insights.
💫Raise awareness on key social issues including homelessness, addiction, marginalisation, gender based violence, reconciliation/colonisation, LGBTQI+ inclusion, migration, power and status, stereotypes, diversity, and empathy.
💫Share stories and experiences from your own journey, modelling empathy and connection in practice.
💫Inspire participants to reflect on their attitudes and take practical steps towards building a more inclusive community.
Get in touch with us today to find out how you can be part of our team. Link in profile.
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