This week we had the privilege of attending a special meeting of the Rotary Club of Grafton, one of five local Rotary clubs active in the Clarence Valley. The event was a celebration of student Luci, who is returning from her Rotary Youth Exchange to Italy, and also an acknowledgment of the many young people […]
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In regional Australia, meaningful change doesn’t happen because someone drops in with a checklist and a timeline. It happens when communities see themselves, speak for themselves, and act on their own terms. That’s the foundation of our work at Ready Communities—and it’s why we hold Readiness Events. A Readiness Event is more than just a
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When we first launched Ready Communities in the Macleay Valley, we were testing a bold idea: could a community-driven, flexible, deeply relational approach to social and economic development truly work in regional Australia? Eighteen months later, it’s safe to say the answer is yes—but not in the way we first imagined. Our work in Kempsey
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And that’s a wrap 2024. On 13th December Ready communities founders Kerry Grace and Dr. Chad Renando hosted an end of year webinar providing insights about outputs, outcomes and impacts of the first year of Ready Communities, the Macleay Valley pilot (Ready Macleay), Social Impact in the Regions national conference and implications for place-practice across
We know you have a lot to do in your regional community and sometimes it’s easy to get bogged down in the tasks. Activate your impact in 2025 is a webinar designed to support you to unlock your impact in your regional community in 2025. Join Ready Communities founders Kerry Grace and Dr. Chad Renando
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Are you creating change in a regional community? The team at Ready Communities would like to hear from you. Early in 2025 we will release our white paper on regionally based place-based practice and we would really appreciate your input via our annual national survey, on social impact in the regions. This survey is for
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As we approach the end of another transformative year in regional Australia, Ready Communities invites you to join our free Annual Wrap-Up Webinar. This special event will celebrate the remarkable achievements across our communities and provide valuable insights to power your regional development journey into 2025. Event Details Date: December 13th, 2024 Cost: Free Platform: Zoom Registration: Register here Why Join Us?
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Regional Australia holds incredible potential for positive change and growth, but connecting with these communities requires more than just good intentions. In this comprehensive three-part series, Kerry Grace, co-founder of Ready Communities, shares her decades of experience in regional development to help organisations and change-makers effectively engage with regional communities. Why This Series Matters The
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Mapping Australia’s Place-Based Frameworks: A Growing Movement for Community Change Place-based approaches are gaining momentum across Australia as communities, governments, and organisations recognise their power to create lasting positive change. Dr. Chad Renando’s recent analysis reveals the rich landscape of place-based initiatives and frameworks shaping our regional communities. Key Insights Major Programs Include: Common Focus
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