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 energy for your community building, business or facility? Bendigo Sustainability Group [BSG] & the Community Power Hub Loddon Mallee are making...
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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 Changemaker in their community. For this…
North Harcourt & Sedgwick Landcare recently shared their COVID experience with us – and how they revamped their organisation: Landcare groups are community-based groups which a focus on sustainable management…
Rob Murphy, or Murph, took the shake-up that is COVID-19 and used it to launch his own coaching venture: The Bearded Coach. Prior to setting out on his own, Murph…
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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Liz Martin from Bendigo Sustainability Group has had a big job these past few months, taking their annual Sustainable House Day entirely online for the first time. Whilst challenging, 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…
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…
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…
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…
