Dr Alex Baumann is an academic at Western Sydney University whose research explores practical policy approaches to support local mutual aid on common land, helping to address the social and environmental challenges of market centred work and housing. His work on recognised volunteering in public housing aims to develop policy pathways that reflect traditional commoning, fostering collective care, participation and stronger communities.

Let volunteering count
16 March 2026

Expanding voluntary work options for younger people receiving unemployment payments could strengthen communities while offering a meaningful alternative to current employment programs.
Alex Baumann and Emily Wolfinger

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