Lucy Thomas – Creating spaces for connection and change

In this episode of A Third Place, social change leader Lucy Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Project Rockit, shares her journey from a sibling conversation at a family wedding to building Australia’s leading youth-driven movement against bullying, hate, and prejudice. Thomas reflects on the power of giving young people the tools to challenge inequity, the resilience found in Project Rockit workshops, and the importance of allyship in a divided world. She also speaks about the role of third places—from the Baillieu Library to art galleries, beaches, and even online spaces—as essential environments that continue to inspire communities to feel safe, speak up, and spark change.