Art, Love, A Million Stories and the Winners are...
- Congratulations to our 2026/27 Design Competition winners!
- Explore A Million Stories Exhibition by 27 June 2026
- Find Your Voice by joining Rohini’s storytelling workshop
- Join a free slow sewing workshop to build connection
- Support Space2b by making a meaningful donation before 30 June 2026
What’s On The Wall
EXHIBITING | A Million Stories – A Refugee Week Exhibition | Friday 2-Saturday 27 June 2026
Marking a powerful milestone of over one million humanitarian visas granted in Australia since 1947.
This vibrant exhibition features 20 culturally diverse artists presenting artworks, each telling a unique story of journey and belonging. All artworks are available for purchase, directly supporting the artists.
- Free Entry
Who’s In The Spotlight
CONGRATULATING | Space2B Design Competition Winners!
- Australian Wildlife by Leila Ashtiani
- Guardian of the Australian Stars by Yadira Ochoa
- The Princess’ Crown by Mansi Jolly
- The Melody of Autumn by Paris Pinky
CELEBRATING | A Million Stories Exhibition Opening
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the opening of A Million Stories Exhibition on Saturday. What a lovely afternoon of community and inclusiveness. Thank you to the City of Port Phillip Mayor, Alex Makin, for supporting Space2b and presenting the prizes to our winners. It was heartwarming to celebrate Refugee Week and inclusiveness with you all.
What’s Happening
WORKSHOPPING | Find Your Voice | Monday 27 July 2026 | 10.30am-1.30pm
Want to communicate with more confidence and impact? Rohini Vij's three-hour masterclass is interactive, practical and genuinely fun. Expect story exercises, guided prompts and real tools you'll use straight away. Open to all people, all backgrounds, all levels.
- Where: Space2b Social Design, Chapel Street, St Kilda VIC
- Cost: $45 per guest
- Bookings: online via Class Bento
WORKSHOPPING | It’s About Love – Slow Sewing | Saturdays 11, 25 July 2026 | 10am-12noon
Slow down, stitch and connect. Caroline Bowditch leads this hands-on workshop where recycled fabrics and shared stories come together to build a community textile. No experience needed, just curiosity.
- Where: Space2b Social Design, 144 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: online via Humanitix
What’s Giving
SUPPORTING | Space2b This Tax Time
30 June 2026 is just around the corner. Your tax-deductible donation goes directly to refugees, people seeking asylum and new migrants through creative programs, mentoring and work experience. No bureaucracy. Just real, immediate impact. Come visit and see for yourself.
EXPLORING | What’s On The Floor
Fresh designs have landed at Space2b. Our new artist range of tea towels, greeting cards and soaps features artwork from our Design Competition. Take home a piece of art with a real story behind it.
- Visit Us In Store: 144 Chapel St, St Kilda
THANKING | Our Partners & Supporters
OPENING | Hours
- Space2b | Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm + Saturday 10am-2pm
- The Gardener's Apothecary | Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm + Saturday 10am-3pm
Together we make a difference
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.