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SUMMARY:Grafton Chamber of Purpose – April 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Grafton Chamber of Purpose is a growing network of people and organisations working to make a positive difference in the Clarence Valley. After three successful meetings\, we’re expanding the conversation and inviting new voices to the table. \nThe Chamber of Purpose is for businesses\, social enterprises\, creatives\, community organisations\, faith groups\, health and wellbeing providers\, youth-led initiatives\, and anyone connected to social impact in the region. \nThis month\, we’re focused on broadening the group and co-designing the approach together. If you’re committed to purpose-driven work in the Clarence Valley\, we’d love you to be there – whether it’s your first meeting or your fourth! \nAt this meeting you’ll: \n\nMeet purpose-driven leaders from across the Clarence Valley\nHelp shape the direction of the Chamber ahead of its July launch\nExplore how we can better connect\, collaborate\, and coordinate for community impact\n\nEvent details \n\nCaringa\, 1/144 Fitzroy St\, Grafton\nMonday 20 April\, 5:00–6:30pm\nLight refreshments provided\n\nPlease feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested. The strength of this network will come from who’s in the room.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/grafton-chamber-of-purpose-april-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Caringa\, 1/144 Fitzroy St\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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SUMMARY:Grafton op Shop Collective - April 2026 Catch Up
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the draft: \n\nWe’re pleased to invite you to the next gathering of the Op Shop Collective\, bringing together local op shops and community organisations across Grafton and South Grafton. \nMonday\, 20 April 4:00 PM Grafton Anglican Cathedral \nThis will be our fourth meeting as a collective. Since coming together in mid-2025\, we’ve built connections across our local op shop network\, mapped shared challenges\, and started exploring what we can achieve by working together. \nWhat we’ll cover this meeting \nWe’ll hear from each other on recent successes and challenges\, share updates on emerging initiatives\, including the design of the Grafton Op Shop tour map\, and discuss potential shared initiatives heading into the rest of 2026. \nWho should attend \nThis gathering is open to: \n\nOp shop managers and volunteers\nCommunity and charity organisations operating op shops\nSocial enterprise representatives\nAnyone involved in or supporting op shop operations in the region\n\nWhether you’ve been part of the Collective from the start or are joining for the first time\, your experience and ideas are welcome. \nWhy attend \n\nHear what’s working across local op shops and share your own wins\nGet an update on the Op Shop tour map and other collective initiatives\nHelp shape shared priorities for the year ahead\nConnect with others who understand the day-to-day of running an op shop\n\nChamber of Purpose \nFollowing our meeting\, the Grafton Chamber of Purpose is meeting at Caringa from 5:00pm. This is a good group of people to connect with and who may be able to support some of the initiatives we’ve been discussing\, including community awareness and shared material processing. Details and registration are available separately. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/grafton-op-shop-collective-april-2026-catch-up/
LOCATION:Grafton Cathedral (Duke St)\, Grafton\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Renando":MAILTO:chad@readycommunities.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T110405
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SUMMARY:Grafton Chamber of Purpose - March 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date claimer for the second meeting of the Grafton Chamber of Purpose\, a new local network for people and organisations working to make a positive difference in our community. \nThe Chamber of Purpose is for businesses\, social enterprises\, creatives\, community organisations\, faith groups\, health and wellbeing providers\, youth-led initiatives\, and anyone who shares a connection for social impact in the region. \nThe Chamber of Purpose is about relationships\, learning\, and advocacy\, and collaboratively builds and amplifies existing work through a shared focus on local impact and purpose-driven work. The idea for the Chamber of Purpose came from conversations through the 2025 Ready Grafton program. \nAfter a successful first meeting\, we will: \n\nMeet other like-minded leaders from across Grafton\nShare what purpose and impact mean in your work\nHelp shape what the Chamber of Purpose could become locally\nExplore how we better connect\, collaborate\, and support one another\n\nEvent details\n– Caringa\, Grafton\n– Monday 23 Mar\, 5:00–6:30pm\n– Light refreshments provided \nRegistration is through Ready Communities\, and will be at a dedicated site as the group gains momentum. \nYou don’t need to prepare anything – Just bring yourself\, your curiosity\, and your perspective. \nIf you’re committed to making a positive impact in the Clarence Valley and interested in working collectively for greater good\, we’d love you to be there. \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested. \n  \n(image by photographer Jay Black at Social Impact in the Regions\, Grafton 2025)
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/grafton-chamber-of-purpose-march-25-meeting/
LOCATION:Caringa\, 1/144 Fitzroy St\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Renando":MAILTO:chad@readycommunities.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T103000
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SUMMARY:Op Shop Collective — February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Op Shop Collective — February Meeting \nWe’re pleased to invite you to the next gathering of the Op Shop Collective\, bringing together local op shops and community organisations across Grafton and South Grafton. \n– Tuesday\, 24 February\n– 9:00 AM\n– The Mend & Make Do Crew — 1/46 Through Street\, South Grafton \nThis will be our third meeting as a collective. At our first two gatherings\, we explored shared experiences and confirmed the value of continuing to come together as a network. Participants discussed common challenges and opportunities facing local op shops\, including: \n\nMeasuring and reporting community impact\nProcessing and managing donated goods\nSecurity and loss prevention\nManaging waste and sustainability practices\nMarketing and community engagement\nRecruiting and supporting volunteers\nOperational improvements and shared learning\n\nThese conversations highlighted the important role op shops play in supporting community wellbeing\, sustainability\, and local connection\,  and the potential to achieve greater impact by working collaboratively. \nWhat we’ll focus on this meeting \nAt this next session\, we will shift toward identifying practical collective outcomes for 2026. The discussion will explore how we can work together to strengthen local op shops and increase our shared impact across Grafton and South Grafton. This may include opportunities for collaboration\, shared initiatives\, joint advocacy\, and coordinated approaches to common challenges. \nWho should attend \nThis gathering is open to: \n\nOp shop managers and volunteers\nCommunity and charity organisations operating op shops\nSocial enterprise representatives\nAnyone involved in or supporting op shop operations in the region\n\nWhether you attended previous meetings or are joining for the first time\, your experience and ideas are welcome. \nWhy attend \n\nConnect with other local op shop leaders and volunteers\nShare experiences and practical insights\nHelp shape collective priorities for 2026\nExplore opportunities to collaborate and strengthen impact across the community\n\nWe look forward to continuing this conversation and building stronger connections across our local op shop network.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/op-shop-collective-february-meeting/
LOCATION:The Mend & Make Do Crew\, 1/46 Through Street\, South Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Renando":MAILTO:chad@readycommunities.com.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260223T183000
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SUMMARY:Grafton Chamber of Purpose - first gathering
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the first gathering of the Grafton Chamber of Purpose\, a new local network for people and organisations working to make a positive difference in our community. \nThe Chamber of Purpose is for businesses\, social enterprises\, creatives\, community organisations\, faith groups\, health and wellbeing providers\, youth-led initiatives\, and anyone who shares a connection for social impact in the region. \nThe Chamber of Purpose is about relationships\, learning\, and advocacy\, and collaboratively builds and amplifies existing work through a shared focus on local impact and purpose-driven work. The idea for the Chamber of Purpose came from conversations through the 2025 Ready Grafton program. \nThis first gathering is informal and exploratory. It’s a chance to: \n\nMeet other like-minded leaders from across Grafton\nShare what purpose and impact mean in your work\nHelp shape what the Chamber of Purpose could become locally\nExplore how we better connect\, collaborate\, and support one another\n\nEvent details\n– Caringa\, Grafton\n– Monday 23 Feb\, 5:00–6:30pm\n– Light refreshments provided \nRegistration for this first meeting is through ready Communities\, and will be at a dedicated site as the group gains momentum. \nYou don’t need to prepare anything – Just bring yourself\, your curiosity\, and your perspective. \nIf you’re committed to making a positive impact in the Clarence Valley and interested in working collectively for greater good\, we’d love you to be there. \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested. \n  \n(image by photographer Jay Black at Social Impact in the Regions\, Grafton 2025)
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/grafton-chamber-of-purpose-first-gathering/
LOCATION:Caringa\, 1/144 Fitzroy St\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250918T180000
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CREATED:20250915T022449Z
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SUMMARY:Ready Communities Reflection\, Celebration\, and Debrief
DESCRIPTION:It has been amazing working with you all over the past ten months. Now it’s time to debrief and consider a pathway forward. This gathering will give us a chance to celebrate\, reflect\, debrief\, and share ideas moving forward. \nJoin us from 4pm to hear about outcomes from the program\, insights from the Social Impact in the Regions conference\, and a plan for the next 12 months in Grafton. \nLight snacks will be provided. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/ready-communities-reflection-celebration-and-debrief/
LOCATION:Clarence Kitchen Collective\, 50 Skinner Street\, South Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T193000
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SUMMARY:Why is Lifelong Learning important? Insights and opportunities in Grafton
DESCRIPTION:What would change for you\, your organisation\, and our community through lifelong learning? \nJoin us for an inspiring and interactive evening where we explore how lifelong learning shapes the way we live\, work\, and grow – as individuals\, within organisations\, and across our community. \nHosted by the Grafton Country University Centre and Ready Communities\, this session features a dynamic panel of local voices sharing personal learning journeys\, followed by a hands-on conversation of collective learning as we shape a shared vision for learning across the Clarence. \nWhether you’re a student\, educator\, employer\, volunteer\, or simply curious about what’s next\, this session is for you. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nReal stories from learners of all ages and backgrounds\nThought-provoking conversation on the future of learning in Grafton\nA practical opportunity to connect and contribute ideas\nSet the stage for action leading into the Social Impact in the Regions Conference and beyond\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nCommunity members of all ages\nEmployers and organisational leaders\nEducators\, trainers\, and learning providers\nAnyone passionate about the future in the Clarance\n\nLet’s make lifelong learning something we do together. \nLight refreshments provided. All welcome.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/why-is-lifelong-learning-important-insights-and-opportunities-in-grafton/
LOCATION:Roches Hotel\, 85 Victoria St\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Renando":MAILTO:chad@readycommunities.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T110405
CREATED:20250621T034126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T032947Z
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SUMMARY:Social Enterprise Workshop – Understand your business model\, connect with community\, and get training to pitch your idea!
DESCRIPTION:Social Enterprise Workshop – Understand your business model\, connect with community\, and get training to pitch your idea! \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, 29 July 2025🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM📍 Location: Grafton Cathedral (Duke St)💡 Cost: Free – registration essential🥪 Bring your lunch\, light nibbles provided \nJoin us for the next session in the Ready Communities social enterprise series in Grafton! \nThis practical\, interactive workshop is designed to help you: \n\nUnderstand your business model for social impact – your customers\, your service and product\, and your value\nConnect with community – meet with like-minded people looking to make a difference through sustainable business\nGet hands-on training to share your idea – learn simple methods to share your idea with others\n\nWhether you’re building a new initiative or growing an existing project\, this session will support you to clarify your purpose\, understand your audience\, and communicate your idea effectively. \nThis workshop will help prepare you for the local pitch event in August\, where one local participant will be selected to receive a free ticket to the Social Impact in the Regions conference (3–5 September) and a spot in the national pitch competition! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain new skills\, connect with like-minded locals\, and take your idea to the next level. \n🎯 Who should attend? \n\nPeople who have an idea for a business and impact\nPeople already in business who want to expand their social impact\nCommunity project leaders\nAnyone with an idea to create positive change in the Grafton region\n\nLet’s build something great – together. \n👉 Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/social-enterprise-workshop-understand-your-business-model-connect-with-community-and-get-training-to-pitch-your-idea/
LOCATION:Grafton Cathedral (Duke St)\, Grafton\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chad Renando":MAILTO:chad@readycommunities.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T110405
CREATED:20250602T070200Z
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SUMMARY:Event Management Introduction - Free workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in event management? \nJoin Ready Communities Co-Founder and seasoned event manager Kerry Grace and learn about coordinating and managing events of all kinds from jam nights to rock concerts\, business events to festivals and conferences. \nKerry has been managing events over the past 30 years and has built a strong following across many of her activities including Social Impact in the Regions\, a national conference which will be held in Grafton 3-5 September this year.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/event-management-introduction-free-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Caringa\, 1/144 Fitzroy St\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250706T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T110405
CREATED:20250602T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T034254Z
UID:3725-1751810400-1751817600@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Event Management Introduction - free workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in event management? \nJoin Ready Communities Co-Founder and seasoned event manager Kerry Grace and learn about coordinating and managing events of all kinds from jam nights to rock concerts\, business events to festivals and conferences. \nKerry has been managing events over the past 30 years and has built a strong following across many of her activities including Social Impact in the Regions\, a national conference which will be held in Grafton 3-5 September this year.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/event-management-introduction-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Grafton Cathedral – Edwards Hall\, 8-12 Duke Street\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T110405
CREATED:20250521T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T220934Z
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SUMMARY:Imagine Northern Rivers - Clarence Series
DESCRIPTION:Imagine… A regenerative\, safe and adaptive future for us all \nWe’re collectively in a ‘hot mess’. Our business-as-usual approach is no longer benefitting people or planet. We need\nto move towards regenerative futures across our region. We’re talking social\, environmental\, economic and cultural\nregeneration. In the plainest of language – a better and safe future for us all. \nCome and explore what a regenerative\, safe and adaptive future could be like for your community and our region\,\nat one of the Imagine workshops in the Clarence. \nRegister for this event via THIS LINK
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/imagine-northern-rivers-clarence-series-2/
LOCATION:Grafton Cathedral – Edwards Hall\, 8-12 Duke Street\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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