The MAST is located on the lands of Brayakuloong clan of the Kurnai people. We pay our respect to elders and community, welcome you to our space and acknowledge the land was never ceded.
The MAST resides above the Warragul & Drouin Gazette Newspaper, in a heritage listed property unique to the town of Warragul. The MAST’s nautical references stem from a sea captain, Albert Harvey, the original founder of the newspaper in 1898.
The building has been a keeper of stories and a calling point for the local community to share their voices ever since. The MAST will continue with this in it’s own modern and unique way.
We aim to provide a great working environment for our guests and tenants, with a friendly, welcoming office space that has great facilities and collaborative opportunities.
We support diversity in our space, and speak to this in our policies and working arrangements — attracting people of all abilities, backgrounds and cultures.
We are the proud office base of the Gippsland Pride Initiative, the representative community organisation for LGBQTIA Gippslanders, and have a zero tolerance policy to discrimination, harassment and unwelcoming behaviour of any kind.
Keep scrolling to see our values and our core team…
OUR VISION IS TO BE A CENTRAL HUB FOR CREATIVE COLLABORATION, LEARNING AND NETWORKING FOR SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS PEOPLE IN GIPPSLAND.
Our Values
Creative expression—a valued skill
We believe self expression is important whether that be as a hobby or a career. We want to see people come together to connect through the arts.
Give back
We are a for purpose organisation that believes in the power of people coming together to achieve common goals. Partnering with not for profits on various matters of social justice drives our ability to contribute.
Be playful
Life has its challenges. Happiness and embracing playfulness reminds us to enjoy the journey and that it’s ok to let loose when we hit speed bumps.
Empower others
We seek to be trusted advisors in our respected fields and arm you with a unique and welcoming environment that supports you to connect, work, create and grow.
Keep growing
We believe every individual deserves access to affordable professional spaces, equipment and knowledge. We aim to give you the tools you need to grow your business.
Build healthy cultures
We want the MAST to be about people and collaboration. We support diversity in our space and seek to attract people of all abilities, backgrounds and cultures.
Keep thinking
We seek out leaders and experts to bring you responsive and relevant learning and give you the platform to deliver it.
COME AND SEE US AND LET US SHOW YOU AROUND! ;-)
Meet our core team!
The MAST’s core team is made up of industry leaders empowered to helping community connect with culture and collaboration.
Their knowledge of the creative landscape is what has made The MAST possible and will benefit every single attendee that walks the halls of this beautiful building.
LAUREN MURPHY
LAUREN MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY
DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
She gravitates to people and projects, and isn’t afraid to turn her hands to learn new skills to get things done. Life nurturer to two children and a rabbit that is more like a pet dog, Lauren likes to keep life productive but appreciates the reminders to slow down. Her careers as a Social Worker and Professional Photographer have collided to create the MAST and Lauren isn’t the only one excited to see what emerges.
SI BILLAM
ME, MYSELF & SI
MAST COLLECTIVE MEMBER
Si — pronounced sigh, not sea — is a designer, art director & type specialist with a hugely rich experience of working with global brands across Europe and North America, and a natural trouble causer… erm I mean… disrupter.
JEANNIE HAUGHTON
MAST COLLECTIVE MEMBER
Regional playwright, performer, producer, and co-founder of Off The Leash Theatre which tours contemporary works into Gippsland, Victoria. Jeannie also freelances, with general articles, poetry and short stories published in magazines and anthologies.
CRAIG FISON
MAST COLLECTIVE MEMBER
Craig grew up in a very industrial lower working class area South of Perth called Kwinana and despite being told by his guidance officer that he would never make a living in the Arts, he has. Craig is incredibly driven by what art can do for people and has worked on small community projects to film of the highest calibre. Any Star Wars fans listening? Craig is a magician at creating something awe inspiring from little and the MAST simply wouldn’t be where it is without him.
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