Check out what we’ve been up to & what we’ve been tuning into this month. If you’d like to have a chat about anything below, you can book in a time here
Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 2nd March
A chance for all of us to pitch in & make a difference for our planet
Every year Australians throw away enough rubbish to fill 960,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools… that’s a lot of waste 😱
We can all make a difference – whether it’s in your local park or bushland, along a riverbank, or just your own local streets, every small effort helps the big picture
Getting involved is easy:
✅ Rally your family, friends, or community
✅ Grab some gloves, bags, & sunscreen
✅ Join a local clean-up or start your own via the official Clean Up Australia Day website
It’s more than just picking up rubbish – you can make a difference in your area that has a ripple effect for your local environment & wildlife, & you may even inspire others to do the same!
Click here for ideas on how you can become involved! cleanup.org.au/cleanupaustraliaday
Collaboration Opportunities
We’ve got some exciting projects & opportunities on the horizon, or we can also can tailor specifically serve your community, organisation or agenda
Here’s what’s coming up for Make A Change in 2025:
🌱 Expand Your Impact Workshops A 3-part online series designed to help you get unstuck & take your project or idea to the next level. Connect with experts & like-minded people while learning strategies to create real change
🌊 Let’s Talk About Big Weather We’re teaming up with communities to tackle climate resilience. Through conversations & local gatherings, we’re exploring practical ways to prepare for extreme weather events & celebrate community solutions
🙌 10/10 Youth Leadership Workshop A program aimed at empowering young people (ages 15-25) to develop their talents, skills, & leadership qualities. Participants gain leadership skills, engage with real-world challenges, work alongside like-minded peers & build confidence, while learning how to create meaningful impact in their communities
🌟 Opportunities for 2025 From sustainability-focused programs to creative recovery initiatives, we have a lot on the boil for 2025! Let’s work together to bring these ideas to life in your community
Curious about how we can collaborate? Connect with us to discuss how we can support your goals & make a real impact – whether it’s through our programs or creating something new together
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Are you an NFP feeling financially stretched?
You’re not alone – many nonprofits are stuck in a ‘starvation cycle,’ struggling to cover the essential costs that keep their programs running effectively
The Paul Ramsay Foundation is tackling this challenge head-on with their ‘Pay What It Takes’ (PWIT) policy. They’re shifting the conversation to ensure nonprofits get the funding they need – not just for programs but also for critical overheads like IT, marketing, & staff development
As Liz Yeo from PRF puts it : ‘We need to stop praising charities for their ability to deliver impact on the smell of an oily rag & instead properly fund them to do the complex & innovative work required to create long-term social change’
Underfunding doesn’t lead to efficiency – it holds organisations back from their full potential. If you’re running a nonprofit or thinking of starting one, let’s break the cycle together… Advocate for full-cost funding, educate stakeholders & invest in the tools your organsation needs to thrive. The future of your impact depends on it!
For more info on PWIT, head to the Paul Ramsay Foundation here: https://www.paulramsayfoundation.org.au/news-resources/building-tools-and-coalitions-to-break-the-nfp-starvation-cycle
Must Read E-Book!!
Community led action on climate change, may not be easy, but it is one of the most impactful actions we can take, to tackle this issue
The Handbook ‘Hopeful Action’ by Taryn Adele Lane talks about “community members coming together to collaboratively to identify goals & implement plans to tackle climate change, in a way that builds on community strengths”
A useful resource, with practical ideas, for anyone interested in making a difference within their home, workplace or community
Read it here: https://issuu.com/communityclimateaction/docs/hopeful_action_digital
Our initiative ‘Let’s Talk About The Weather’ engages regional communities to take local action & build resilience. If you’re interested to see how we can help you, start the conversation in your community, check out our past stories & info here: https://makeachange.org.au/news/
