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…
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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…
Speakers John Willis John Willis works for Golden City Support Services. He manages a range of projects with a community development focus and is Creative Producer for CreateAbility, an inclusive...
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A team of great local organisations, speakers and mentors are contributing to making Let’s Nut It Out a great day for all. Local experts are generously providing their time and wisdom…
Over 50 local leaders met on Sunday 18 March, to explore ways they can expand their impact and make a change. Another positive step in Phase 2 of Greater Bendigo’s Curriculum for Change…
Our “Make it Happen” training days are fast approaching: Expand Your Impact – Sunday 18 March Let’s Nut it Out – Wednesday 6 June Designed to support people who are…
Pictured above from left to right: Lana and Lisa with Ben and Ruby Sharon Moore and John Willis met at one of the Outside the Square events last year and talked about an…
Earlier this year we made our new years resolutions…and now it’s time to get on with them... At Make a Change, we're keen to hear what change people are committed...
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Moving through our daily lives is so fundamental to our existence, but most of us never really think about it. Inspiration Café – Future Movers, the final 2017 Curriculum for…
Click to hear the full transcript of our radio interview on ABC Central Victoria about the future of transport and Future Movers on Thursday… Find out more and register for…
What are some of the challenges in getting around for everyday travel? What are some ideas for making the journey better and safer for everyone? Here's what locals have been...
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Inspiration Café – Future Movers is a community gathering taking place on Thursday 26 October at the La Trobe University’s Arts Institute Gallery, 6.45pm to 9.30pm. This FREE event, hosted…
Pictured Left to Right: Penny Jacobson, Abe Watson, Rob Stephenson, Shivali Chatley We are really interested in bringing people together who are proactively getting in there and creating solutions to…
Many people generously contribute time, energy, expertise, resources and good will to our programs and to each other. Our work would not be possible without the effort of individuals and…
The following is a guest blog written by John Willis – Golden City Support Services and CreatAbility Events Network Love and Blindness Create the Future By John Willis One of…
Answer these questions and let us know what you reckon! What's your one birthday wish for the future? Are you doing anything now to make this happen? Scroll down to...
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In the constant noise of broad scope political policy changes, it’s easy to forget the power of individuals and the difference that they can make at the local level. Our…
Local groups, organisations and caring individuals are coming together on 27 July at La Trobe University Bendigo, to think Outside the Square on the theme “Connecting: People. Land. Food. Life”....
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Have you noticed by the side of the road or on vacant blocks old neglected fruit trees? Jon and Glenn saw a number of old fruit trees in their local…
Pictured from left to right: Karen Corr, Make a Change; Rohan Hogan, North Central Catchment Management Authority; Andy Sloane, Bendigo Health and GREATER; John Willis, Golden City Support Services –…
The following is a guest blog written by Anita Dickons – Mentor, Coach, Director Above the Line Thinking and Chair Community Leadership Loddon Murray. We spotted this article on Linked…
We are thrilled to be recognised and legitimised, for ourselves and changemakers everywhere!!! Embarking on a career as an engineer as I departed through the gates of Melbourne University into…
We’re excited to announce our next initiative as part of Greater Bendigo’s Curriculum for Change on the theme CONNECTING. Find out all about it and save the date for Thursday…
Our recent program to generate a community wide conversation about building resilience and shared responsibility has uncovered a wealth of knowledge, references, links and existing initiatives. We are sharing these…
The Old Fire Station was buzzing with a full house last Thursday evening when 140 people including hosts and speakers attended an interactive forum on the theme ‘Resilience’. Hosted by...
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Bendigo residents gathered at Outside the Square’s Ramp Up Resilience, to share and be inspired about building resilience in our community. It was a cool April evening, but with a…
The dictionary tells us the word resilience means: The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; Some say ……it’s…
What do YOU reckon ? What does RESILIENCE mean to YOU ? In the lead up to our next event, we're having a BIG conversation about ‘resilience' Get involved by:...
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