Think+DO Tank Foundation

At Home in Parra - An evening with music, food and community organised by Think + Do Tank Foundation! ❤️ (9/100) (Australia, Sydney, Parramatta Square, Parramatta Library, City Of Sydney, NSW)

Celebrate our @lostinbookssydney Literary Lead, Dr Rosario Lazaro Igoa, appearing as part of the upcoming Addi Road Writers’ Festival. A cultural and linguistic agitator, author and contemporary literary provocateur, Rosario’s work challenges, disrupts and reimagines the spaces between language, identity, politics and storytelling. Her voice is sharp, fearless and deeply intelligent — moving fluidly across literature, performance, criticism and cultural commentary. Rosario has long carved out space for bold conversations and uncompromising creative expression, pushing at the edges of what literature can hold and who it speaks to.

Thank you to everyone that joined us this evening for At Home in Parra. You were amazing! 🤩 thank you to @cityofparramatta for funding this evening and helping us activate parra square! More photos to be released next week. We are packed up and on our way home. ❤️☕️🧀

Last weekend, we were incredibly proud to see our Creative Producer Helen perform as part of Spirit of the Orient. Helen is a driving force within our team. She is thoughtful, highly capable and someone who consistently brings ideas into action. From coordination and implementation through to supporting artists, logistics and delivery, Helen is often the person ensuring things move from concept to reality with care and precision. Seeing her step into performance within Spirit of the Orient was such a wonderful reflection of the many layers of her creative practice and contribution to community arts. A special acknowledgement as well to Hussien and Rania, whose talent and collaboration helped bring the performance to life across the weekend. We also loved seeing Spirit of the Orient utilise the TDTF Community House as a rehearsal space in the lead up to the performances — a reminder of the importance of accessible community spaces that support creativity, culture and connection behind the scenes, not just on the stage itself. Congratulations to everyone involved in a beautiful weekend performance. @spirit_of_the_orient_choir

What does the MIRROR Mentorship journey look like? And why is it so important to promote multilingual children's literature? This video offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the 2024–2026 MIRROR Mentorship Program and the three newly created leporelli. Our mentees, Leila Frijat (@thistle.b ), Huaning Wu (@anvhua ), and Lima Maula (@limalamun ), have developed works that reflect the multilingual realities of contemporary Australia. Join us to celebrate their launch next Tuesday, 19 May! 📍 State Library NSW (Dixson Room) 🗓 Tuesday 19 May, 3:30pm Register via the link in bio 🔗 MIRROR Mentorship is a partnership between LOST IN BOOKS by Think+DO Tank Foundation (@thinkdotank ) and Scribble Kids’ Books (@scribblekidsbooks ). MIRROR Mentorship has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia (@creative.australia ), its principal arts investment and advisory body. Video by @thetropics_au

We are so proud to celebrate our Programming Director, Marian Abboud whose work and vision have been acknowledged as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney. Marian brings deep care, intelligence, courage and curiosity into every space she works within. Her approach to programming is never simply about events or outcomes, it centres around people, dialogue, storytelling and creating spaces where communities feel seen, heard and connected. Her contribution continues to shape not only our organisation, but the broader cultural landscape of Western Sydney and beyond. To see this work recognised within the 25th Biennale of Sydney feels both significant and deeply deserved. Please join us in celebrating Marian and this incredible achievement. Check out some of her exhibition pieces. @marian_abboud @biennalesydney

Across Western Sydney and beyond, we see artists, storytellers, cultural workers and communities holding spaces that institutions often cannot. From multilingual storytelling and intergenerational knowledge-sharing, to public gatherings, workshops, music, food and collective making, this work matters deeply. We’re proud to stand alongside the voices calling for greater recognition, investment and long-term support for Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD) practice across Australia. #revivecommunityarts @tony_burke_au @revivecommunityarts

Mmmmmm… our Seed of Hope Kitchen having a mini practice run getting ready for our Parra night event - incoming Knafeh 🥰

Think+DO Tank Foundation and Lost in Books proudly present At Home in Parra — a vibrant community gathering celebrating the City of Parramatta’s Night Time celebrations. Join us at Parramatta Square on Thursday 14 May 2026 from 5pm–8pm for an evening filled with live music, multilingual storytelling, creative workshops, affordable food, books, culture and connection. Bring your blanket, your family, your friends — or simply bring yourself — and experience a warm, welcoming night that celebrates the diverse voices, stories and creativity that make Parramatta feel like home. A special thank you to the City of Parramatta for their generous support in helping bring this community celebration to life. @thinkdotank @lostinbookssydney @atparramatta @cityofparramatta @emmanuel.asante.art @gemmayyylana @parramattaartistsstudios @riversideparra @parra_eats @diversityartsau @westernsydneymrc @communitymrc

If you know… you know! Prepping for our At Home in Parra event… next Thursday evening - more details coming soon! Knafeh was delicious - Seed of Hope Kitchen… you have done it again! See you there…

✨ Spotted in Bologna! ✨ Last week, the works developed by the Mirror Mentorship mentees, alongside their mentors, were showcased at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. They travelled with @scribblekidsbooks and were part of the Australian Collective Stand managed by the Australian Publisher's Association. It was a wonderful opportunity to internationalise these beautiful creations and connect with stakeholders from across the globe. Huge congratulations to Miriam Rosenbloom and Guy Ivison for making these works travel and find readers worldwide! We can’t wait to share the stunning leporelli by @thistle.b @limalamun and @anvhua with more readers here in Australia and beyond. Stay tuned, more coming very soon. The Mirror Mentorship is produced by @thinkdotank in partnership with @scribblekidsbooks and supported by @creative.australia