We are exploring new ways to celebrate & strengthen our Golden Square community In this, we'd like to hear from as many people as possible... Tell us what you love...
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GIVING POWER is a crowd-funding campaign led by the Bendigo Sustainability Group, to provide fully funded and installed solar systems to low income families, in the Bendigo area and across...
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Did you know support is available to fund solar for community buildings, businesses & local facilities? This opportunity will be explored at a community meeting taking place on Monday 6th…
Did you know... Support is available to fund solar energy for your community building, business or facility? Bendigo Sustainability Group [BSG] & the Community Power Hub Loddon Mallee are making...
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This week we concluded our collective work on and in, the 10/10 program for 2021. For the mentees: it has been inspiring to work with you and we DO feel the…
Strategem, Beck Legal, BLR Constructions, Y Service Club of Bendigo and FRRR Heywire Youth Innovation are generously supporting Make a Change’s most recent 10/10 Mentoring Program. They understand tomorrow’s leaders…
Did you know parts of Central Bendigo could flood following major rainfall? The City of Greater Bendigo recently completed an in-depth technical review and community discussion on flooding in Central Bendigo. Make…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Change Maker in their community. For…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Changemaker in their community. For this…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Changemaker in their community. For our…
More than 260 people have joined the Let’s Pivot community since launching in October 2020! This FREE online program is supporting people who are starting or growing initiatives to make a difference. The…
10/10 is a 10-month capacity building initiative, mentoring young people to grow their talents, skills and develop leadership qualities for themselves and their community. This program will benefit now and...
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Let’s Pivot is for not-for-profits, community groups, leaders, and all the great people who like to make a positive impact. If you are looking for support to: – adapt services…
These are both challenging and rewarding times, depending on your point of view. Many people have more questions than answers, like: How to adapt? For how long? And why? This…
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…
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…
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…
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….
