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WorkTrader operates local trading hubs with registered assistants facilitating transactions. Time transfer is used to account for work exc

Facilitators

Facilitators play a vital role in supporting each central hub and its surrounding network. They help enable trading activities, strengthen community connections, and guide the formation of local venture groups. Facilitators are volunteers who are either affiliated with social service organisations or selected directly by their local hub communities. Each facilitator is formally registered to a specific hub, with appointments typically lasting one year and subject to review. T

Trading Example

A teacher posts in their local WorkTrader hub asking for help clearing out a shed. The request appears in The Commons , where community members can freely offer support. A local handy helper with a trailer sees the post and offers to assist. They connect, discuss what’s needed, and agree on how the job will work — including whether to keep it informal, exchange time-credits, or include a small payment for trailer use. The task takes a few hours and is completed collaborativel

WorkTrader is a community platform organized around local trading hubs. It brings together individuals and groups who believe that cooperation is the foundation of fairness, motivation, and shared prosperity.

This trading exchange is built on a simple idea: people helping people through a natural flow of giving and receiving.

At the heart of the platform is The Commons — a shared space where support is offered freely, without pressure or obligation. It’s where neighbours help neighbours, skills are shared, and goodwill becomes visible.

People can offer what they can and ask for what they need — whether that’s time, skills, goods, or money. Some exchanges remain informal, while others grow into more structured opportunities.

Time-banks are promoted and local group formation could lead to time sharing skiils exchanges in association with other organisations.

* Individuals * Specific Social Groups * Organizations * Local Public

🌱 Grow Together, Share More, Live Better

Imagine a neighbourhood where skills, resources, and time flow freely—where connection replaces isolation and everyday needs are met through cooperation. With WorkTrader, local groups can form naturally around shared interests and practical needs, creating a thriving, resilient community from the ground up.

Beyond featured groups, here are additional ideas to spark collaboration and bring people together:

Produce Sharing: Backyard Gardening: Shared Meals: Micro-farms: Seed Saving: Compost Collective: International Living Cluster: Neighbourhood Retrofit: Tiny Homes: Market Guild: Bulk Buying: Community Pantry: Learning Circle: Community Story & Culture: Transport Share: Bicycle Delivery: Elder Support Circle: Well-being Exchange and more...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Engage directly with others in your district and stay informed about local events, trading opportunities, and cooperative projects.

Local hubs are open to residents living in and around the district of Smithfield, South Australia - 5114 and adjoining districts with the following postcodes: 5113, 5115, 5109, 5116, 5117, 5118, 5121, 5125, 5131, and 5133.

Start your involvement using the forum facility and help build membership.

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Use a forum to explore ideas for forming social groups and cooperatives. Then, complete the form below to indicate which type of group interests you, or share your own suggestion in the comments section. If you prefer, you can join the Cooperative Development Group, which will host online meetings and organize public events.