We hope you and those around you are going ok in these challenging times. Like many others, our team at Make a Change Australia is affected on a personal level…
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It’s been a privilege to work with so many wonderful people throughout 2019 Consistently – and in growing numbers – people are taking the future into their own hands, applying inspiring,…
Leaving New Year’s Resolutions to one side, we’re all about New Action! Our theme for this year is Take Action Now! Whilst we think goals and aspirations are important to…
We are very excited to announce that Jumpleads NFP is now officially a certified social enterprise with Social Traders. This means we are verified as meeting the following criteria: –…
We are celebrating a fully completed 2019 iteration of Ramp Up Resilience, a community engagement and development initiative set up to encourage and support local solutions with a focus on…
Interested in creating a healthier community in Long Gully? Healthy Heart of Victoria is looking at ways to support initiatives, programs and new ideas Such as growing and eating…
Our next event Let’s Nut it Out in Raywood, part of the Ramp Up Resilience, is happening this Tuesday 17th September. It’s designed to give people the opportunity to tap…
People from across seven Central Victorian Shires came together in Inglewood to expand the impact of their work, vision, projects and ideas on the themes of: Building Resilience and Caring…
Central Victoria experienced a warmer, drier July than normal in 2019 (Bureau of Meteorology), consistent with long-term warming trend across the globe. This has raised concerns for many locals on…
When it comes to the development and implementation of government infrastructure investments, listening to local residents and giving them the opportunity to contribute to solutions is really important. A thorough…
Outside the Square – Curious About Climate was an evening of talks, information and networking to find out the latest on how changes in weather may impact each of us,…
Dealing with weather events such as floods, fires, storms and droughts is not new for regional communities. But with the current changes in long term weather patterns and further changes…
Strengthening connections in communities builds resilience. It is a critical ingredient for communities to effectively grow, respond, and recover in times of hardship. We were recently asked to assist St Matthews…
Councils play an essential role in supporting their local communities to build resilience, develop and thrive. Particularly in areas such as improving health and wellbeing, taking care of those in…
Curious About Climate Thursday 20th June, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Rochester Shire Hall, 45 Mackay St, Rochester Offering a FREE bus service from: STOP 1, 2.30pm: Wedderburn Neighbourhood House Address:…
Curious About Climate Thursday 20th June, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Rochester Shire Hall, 45 Mackay St, Rochester LOOK WHO’S TALKING… Cr Leigh Wilson Campaspe Shire Council Welcome Sacha Jellinek Greening…
Greta Thunberg is our current hero, as she seems to understand a little action goes a long way… We’ve chatted to lots of people over the last couple of…
The challenges of weather and climate as they impact people at the local level is the central theme of a new and exciting community initiative. Launching this week in Loddon,…
We're talking to locals about the weather and climate, and we want to hear from you... Tell us what you reckon by completing this questionnaire: For adults including high...
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A quick update on our 10/10 Mentoring Program recently launched in Bendigo: Thanks to the generous support of Golden City Support Services and The City of Greater Bendigo, we launched…
Striving for 10 out of 10 in building resilience across sectors… 10/10 Mentoring is a new program, delivered in Bendigo, for community organisations and leaders to achieve their BEST. It…
At the recent Future Movers 2 | Streets for People, we looked to the future, via the lens of those who are in action now: ready and willing to create…
What locals are saying… Megan Goode, Vice President of Bike Bendigo, reflects on the use of streets and roads as spaces for people to use, share and enjoy. This is…
This October, cyclists and walkers took the lead on addressing innovations in transport with the Bike Palooza program and the Australian Walking and Cycling Conference. Now there is an opportunity for everyone…
We’re looking forward to this exciting event coming up: Outside the Square | Streets for People | Future Movers 2 A conversation about travelling for work, study, shopping & play….
A Pilot Program: Designed to increase locally led Climate Change Solutions Resilience is the ability to recover quickly in times of difficulty. Resilient communities are connected communities. “They are…
Professional, practising and emerging visual artists are invited to participate in a group exhibition “small works from a BIG PLACE”. “We’re working to broaden awareness and expand potential to sell…
We have just completed a comprehensive two year program, working with Greater Bendigo’s Regional Communities and beyond, collectively addressing local and global challenges. We have worked across themes to: Build…
Our recent Let’s Nut it Out program, held in Bendigo on Wednesday 6 June, was an inspiring day with 60+ attendees including 3 great speakers and 8 wonderful mentors Let’s…
A group of organisations have been working together over the last two years, to innovatively tackle some of the most pressing issues that we face, in Central Victorian communities. Make…
