Rest. Repair. Redesign.
Newkind is a festival-style social change conference that creates a space for people to come together to celebrate our humanity and inspire positive social action. Enjoy 4 days of discussion panels, workshops, arts, and entertainment with meals included, while camping under the stars.
Newkind now has a permanent home on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Redbank, Victoria.
Newkind 2024 Programme
Newkind 2024 Presenters & Performers
Previous Newkind Trailers
Frequently Asked Questions
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The conference site is located in Redbank, around 2 hours and 15 minutes from Melbourne airport. We’ll have a shuttle bus running on Saturday for pickups and Tuesday for drop-offs. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime!
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Absolutely! We know some of you are traveling far and wide, so feel free to come early or linger a little longer. However, please note that you will need to organise your own food outside of Saturday breakfast - Tuesday dinner.
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No, you’ll need to bring your own gear for a 4-day pass. We do have a limited number of tents available to hire on our event page, but this is an extra ticket cost.
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Of course! Just make sure you book a Vehicle Pass ticket if you plan to do this.
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A tent, bedding, crockery & cutlery (plate, bowl, spork, knife, mug, water bottle), a torch, water bottle, pen and notebook, warm layers for the evening, towel and toiletries, and all your positive energy!
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Yes, every ticket includes meals! Our on-site chefs will be serving up wholesome plant-based meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bring snacks if you like, but remember—zero-waste is the way. If you have dietary restrictions, no problem! Just let us know when you book your ticket.
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Definitely. We offer a family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free environment, complete with a special program just for kids.
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Yes, but your furry friend will need to be on a lead at all times. Please keep in mind that the property isn't fully fenced, so be sure to keep an eye on them, and don’t forget those doggy bags.
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We don’t offer single-day tickets, but you’re welcome to join us for a day—just grab a 4-day pass to attend.
Conference Program
Now live
Venue & Logistics
Dja Dja Wurrung Country
(Redbank, Victoria)
What to Expect at Newkind 2024
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![Newkind 2024 - Reconnect with nature]()
Immerse yourself in a four-day experience on a serene olive farm, blending reflection with action.
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![Newkind 2024 - Building lasting community]()
Engage with passionate changemakers dedicated to justice, sustainability, and collective progress.
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![Newkind 2024 - Inspiring panels]()
Join thought leaders as they tackle the most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
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![Newkind 2024 - Interactive Workshops]()
Equip yourself with practical tools and strategies to contribute to meaningful change.
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![Newkind 2024 - Music, Art & Creativity]()
Experience the power of art and music as catalysts for activism and social transformation.
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![Newkind 2024 - Family-Friendly]()
Enjoy a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment with programs designed for families and children.
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![Newkind 2024 - Plant-Based Goodness]()
Savour three nourishing plant-based meals daily, along with endless teas and coffees, all included with your registration.
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![Newkind 2024 - Growth & Well-Being]()
Engage in sessions designed to nurture your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, equipping you to be a more effective changemaker.
Why attend Newkind 2024
Pioneering Conversations
Gain a deeper understanding of our interconnected global issues. The Newkind program explores the root causes and relationships between key social, environmental & economic issues, equipping you with the insights and tools to contribute more effectively to social change.
Transformative Experience
Unite with like-minded individuals, leaders and experts in a safe and inclusive environment. Newkind is a unique, life-changing experience fostering clarity, conviction, connection and courage for effective social action.
Expand your Network
Create meaningful connections with changemakers from diverse sectors and backgrounds. Newkind facilitates collaboration and cross-pollination, amplifying your potential to create lasting, positive impact in your community and beyond.
Commitment to Responsibility
Join a not-for-profit event that sets the benchmark for environmental, ethical, and social responsibility, ensuring every aspect of the conference aligns with the highest standards of integrity.
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Contact us here.
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We’re looking to curate a diverse and engaging range of workshops, presentations and entertainment suitable for a family friendly environment. This application form covers intellectual talks, practical workshops as well as visual and performing artists.
Please note that Newkind is a camping-style conference, however presenters are able to attend just for the day of their session or for the duration of the conference. Unlike most conferences, Newkind does not require presenters to pay for a ticket.
Applications will remain open until Friday 30th August and successful applicants will be notified by Monday 16th September.
Apply here.
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Volunteering at Newkind is a unique and rewarding experience providing an opportunity to upskill, gain friendships, confidence and contribute to an incredible team and event. We frequently have volunteers returning because of how enriching and soul-nourishing the experience is.
Applications close Friday 27th September 2024.
Apply here.
Interested in Newkind 2024?
Newkind themes
The Newkind program explores the root causes and interconnectedness of our social, economic & environmental issues, including:
Human Rights
Gender Equality
Education
Race Equity
Mental Health
Social Justice
First Nations Sovereignty
Intersectionality
Economics
Systems-Thinking
Food Systems
Climate Action
Newkind 2022 Highlights
Watch our highlights reel for a glimpse of what’s to come in November.
Hear from those who have experienced Newkind firsthand.
Newkind in the Media
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![Newkind x Dumbo Feather Magazine]()
What is Newkind?
Isabel Lucas shares her experience of Newkind 2019 in Lutruwita, Tasmania
“Newkind gave me a sense of empowerment to step into my own energy of leadership. I met people at Newkind who gave me hope for solution-based thinking, models investigating the possibilities to transform, evolve and make amazing things happen.”
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Key Highlights & Insights from Newkind 2020
Tom Allen from Impact Boom covers Newkind 2020, with insights from 37 Speakers and Participants.
“I just love Newkind for the diversity and quality. The people who are here are just really amazing people looking to come together and figure out better ways to make a difference. I think doing so in Tasmania with a real acknowledgement that we're on Indigenous land in a beautiful location, just creates something very special. We're not in a conference hall, but we're also not just partying and getting away from it all. We're deeply engaged with the wider world thinking about how we can make a bigger difference.” - Tom Dawkins, Founder - StartSomeGood
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Newkind Festival: An Immersive Conference About Social Action
Baha’i Blog interviews Founding Director of Newkind, Erfan Daliri.
“If we are to achieve economic justice or the elimination of prejudice or the equality of genders we should create more and more spaces to not only have these conversations but also to actively learn from those at the forefront. As a festival sitting in the festival scene, it is completely different from the majority of festivals in the country in that we are a zero waste, solar powered, alcohol-free, plant-based diet event that uses no non-renewable energy or animal products and is not about entertainment but rather about education.”
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Insights and Inspiration from Newkind Social Justice Conference 2022
Juju Ortiz from Tatak writes about her experience of Newkind 2022.
“Attending the Newkind Social Justice Conference was a transformative experience that left a lasting impact on me. It opens your mind to new possibilities and ways of thinking about social justice. It challenges you to think critically and engage in meaningful conversations about systemic issues. It opens your heart to empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the experiences of others. You leave the conference with meaningful connections and relationships, feeling empowered to take action and be a part of creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.”
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Redesigning Society To Create True Social Change
Tom Allen from Impact Boom interviews Newkind founding director, Erfan Daliri.
“I made it my mission to try and empower as many people as I could with Newkind by programming the content that I felt would help join dots for people. What's education got to do with social change? What's redesigning our economy got to do with it? What's the role of gender equality? What's the role of childhood education and parenting? And then helping activists really level up, as far as change makers. And rather than just pointing out social injustice issues that we don't agree with, really equipping them with the tools that they need to effect systems change in society, which is what social change really is. It's adjusting the systems and structures of power in society that create injustice. So that's what led to Newkind.”
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Newkind hits Marion Bay
ABC Hobart interviews Newkind founding director, Erfan Daliri, about Newkind 2020
“What do you call a festival with no booze or drugs that is mainly workshops? Newkind conference director Erfan Daliri shares his vision for an event that is solar powered, ethically run, meat free and aims to empower others to make change.”
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Reflecting on Newkind Conference
Stacey Ong from One Red Step reflects on Newkind 2021 at RMIT University.
“So Newkind. It blew my mind and for so many reasons. The first one is truth. You know when you go somewhere and you realise that we’ve taken our masks and people are actually naming problems? It felt like that. I’ve been to a lot of conferences in my professional career. Too many to count. What felt different about this one, was that we weren’t just engaging intellectually with problems. We weren’t just analysing and researching and presenting new information. We were safe to engage not just intellectually but emotionally. It felt heart-led, wholehearted, embodied and authentic.”
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A Guide to Newkind
Sustainably Aimee gives an overview of her experience of Newkind 2019 and her top tips for participants.
“Festival is the wrong name. It’s more than that. A master class week of environmental activism and social change workshops. Speakers coming from all over Australia and the world to inspire more change in individual communities to help the planet. Our itinerary ran just like any music festival. Attendees could choose different stages to listen to different speakers and everything is voluntary so each person can truly have a personal experience.”
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Meet the social change actionist transforming how people think about education, economics and the environment
James Humpherson from Humanitix interviews Director of Newkind Conference, Erfan Daliri.
“The world needs us at our best, and social change requires more from us than just passion and energy; it requires clarity, focus, experience and wisdom, social change requires collaborations, systems-thinking, cross-pollination and a service-based approach. That’s what Newkind is.”
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Newkind Festival in Tasmania re-wrote what a festival can be
Article in The Examiner by Piia Wirsu for Newkind 2017 in Lutruwita, Tasmania
“The inaugural Newkind Festival was designed to be more than a festival. It was designed to change the world.”
not-for-profit volunteer-run plant-based zero-waste drug & alcohol-free family friendly off-grid
We’re a not-for-profit event focused on establishing socio-economic justice whilst setting the benchmark for environmental, ethical and social standards in sustainable event design. We minimise our environmental footprint, drop financial barriers to inclusion, centre a diversity of perspectives, and have a core purpose to empower the future changemakers of our society.