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SUMMARY:Let's talk about readiness
DESCRIPTION:Every community has a range of goals and aspirations they would like to achieve. Join us for a conversation about what matters most in your community and what tools you have locally to achieve it. \nThis will be a safe\, fun and inclusive conversation and we encourage all community members to attend. \n  \nYou may also be interested the local workshop that will be held the day prior in Armidale and will share a range of tools that build the ‘enabling conditions’ of readiness. More information here.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/lets-talk-about-readiness/
LOCATION:Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club\, 137 Dumaresq St\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Readiness event
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SUMMARY:Spiralling Up: A Guide for Accidental Leaders - book reading in Armidale
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerry Grace for a book reading in your town. \nIn a world built to maintain the status quo\, Spiralling Up is a rally cry for those who never asked to lead but do anyway. Written for the doers\, the carers\, the community champions (even if you’d never call yourself one)\, this book offers a practical\, honest\, and energising guide to creating real change from the ground up. \nForget the buzzwords and cookie-cutter solutions\, Spiralling Up is a deeply human roadmap for leaders navigating uncertainty with courage\, purpose\, and a sense of humour. Whether you’re working in a small town\, a tight-knit team\, or simply asking “what’s next?”\, this book will remind you: you already have what it takes. \nJoin Kerry for a beverage and a brave conversation about what you already know about getting things done in your community\, but probably haven’t had the opportunity to discuss.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/spiralling-up-a-guide-for-accidental-leaders-book-reading-in-armidale/
LOCATION:Armidale War Memorial Library\, 182 Rusden St\, Armidale\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T143000
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CREATED:20260514T104356Z
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UID:4735-1784626200-1784644200@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:What is readiness and how can it build a strong regional community? Armidale NSW
DESCRIPTION:What if your community already has the resources it needs to realise it’s greatest opportunities? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals about readiness and how it can give life to your greatest aspirations. \nThe workshop will cover the following themes: \n\nReadiness index – what is it and how does it work?\nHow to steer away from problems and towards opportunities\nIdentify local networks\nMap local relationships and partnerships\nMap local capacity and capabilities\nIdentify collaborative opportunities\nDevelop an action plan\n\nThis workshop is brought to you by Armidale Regional Council.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/what-is-readiness-and-how-can-it-build-a-strong-regional-community-armidale-nsw/
LOCATION:Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club\, 137 Dumaresq St\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260327T054657Z
CREATED:20260325T100942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T054657Z
UID:4369-1784107800-1784125800@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:What is readiness and how can it build a strong regional community?
DESCRIPTION:What if your community already has the resources it needs to realise it’s greatest opportunities? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals about readiness and how it can give life to your greatest aspirations. \nThe workshop will cover the following themes: \n\nReadiness index – what is it and how does it work?\nHow to steer away from problems and towards opportunities\nIdentify local networks\nMap local relationships and partnerships\nMap local capacity and capabilities\nIdentify collaborative opportunities\nDevelop an action plan\n\nMeet Ready Communities founders Kerry Grace and Chad Renando \nhttps://www.readycommunities.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Forbes_edit.mp4
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/what-is-readiness-and-how-can-it-build-a-strong-regional-community/
LOCATION:Forbes Town Hall\, Harold Street\, Forbes\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Readiness event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T200302Z
CREATED:20260514T110450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T200302Z
UID:4742-1784052000-1784057400@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Spiralling Up: A Guide for Accidental Leaders - Book reading in Forbes NSW
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerry Grace for a book reading in your town. \nIn a world built to maintain the status quo\, Spiralling Up is a rally cry for those who never asked to lead but do anyway. Written for the doers\, the carers\, the community champions (even if you’d never call yourself one)\, this book offers a practical\, honest\, and energising guide to creating real change from the ground up. \nForget the buzzwords and cookie-cutter solutions\, Spiralling Up is a deeply human roadmap for leaders navigating uncertainty with courage\, purpose\, and a sense of humour. Whether you’re working in a small town\, a tight-knit team\, or simply asking “what’s next?”\, this book will remind you: you already have what it takes. \nJoin Kerry for a beverage and a brave conversation about what you already know about getting things done in your community\, but probably haven’t had the opportunity to discuss.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/spiralling-up-a-guide-for-accidental-leaders-book-reading-in-forbes-nsw/
LOCATION:The Book Dispensary\, 4 Templar St\, Forbes\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Special event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T160000
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CREATED:20260524T054204Z
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UID:4895-1783522800-1783526400@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:How does your region's generations learn from each other to build something stronger?
DESCRIPTION:Regions that find ways to connect their generations don’t just preserve what they have\, they build something new.\nHow does yours do it? \n\n\nWhat you’ll get out of the hour:\n\nConnect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge\nHelp identify and nominate regions and case studies already taking real steps on the challenge\nContribute to what a meaningful local goal for this challenge could look like with the conversation continuing at the Social Impact in the Regions conference in September in Stanthorpe\nAdd your name to those making a meaningful contribution to change\n\n\n\nInspiring this Challenge \n\n\n\nRegional communities carry deep wells of knowledge\, networks\, and experience in their longer-term residents. \nThey also have younger people who see things differently\, want to contribute\, and are deciding whether to stay or go. \nWhen those two things find each other\, communities gain something they can’t get any other way. When they don’t\, the knowledge walks out the door and the young people follow. \nThe communities that have found genuine ways to connect their generations\, not through tokenism or consultation\, but through real shared purpose and decision making\, are doing something worth talking about. \n\nMore information \nRegister here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/how-does-your-regions-generations-learn-from-each-other-to-build-something-stronger/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:National Regional Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T105223Z
CREATED:20260524T055005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T105223Z
UID:4900-1783515600-1783519200@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:How does your region keep its money working locally?
DESCRIPTION:Some regional communities have worked out how to keep the value they create circulating locally. Is this your region? Tell us more. \n\n\nJoin us for a national conversation on local investment.\n\nWhat you’ll get out of the hour:\n\nConnect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge\nHelp identify and nominate regions and case studies already taking real steps on the challenge\nContribute to what a meaningful local goal for this challenge could look like with the conversation continuing at the Social Impact in the Regions conference in September in Stanthorpe\nAdd your name to those making a meaningful contribution to change\n\n\n\n\nInspiring this Challenge \n\n\n\n Across Australia\, communities are demonstrating that collective ownership works. Community banks\, cooperative enterprises\, community-owned stores and pubs\, First Nations land and enterprise. But these models remain the exception rather than the rule. Most regional economic development thinking focuses on attracting investment from outside rather than building ownership from within. \nWe’d like to hear from communities that are finding ways to connect individual enterprise\, shared capital\, and collective infrastructure so that the value their region produces stays in it. \n\nMore information \nRegister here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/how-does-your-region-keep-its-money-working-locally-2/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:National Regional Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T105228Z
CREATED:20260524T053333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T105228Z
UID:4891-1783508400-1783512000@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:How does your region keep its volunteer heart strong?
DESCRIPTION:Volunteering has always held regional communities together. But the way people volunteer is changing\, and the organisations that depend on it need to change with them. Has your region already figured this out? \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a national conversation on volunteering.\n\nWhat you’ll get out of the hour:\n\nConnect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge\nHelp identify and nominate regions and case studies already taking real steps on the challenge\nContribute to what a meaningful local goal for this challenge could look like with the conversation continuing at the Social Impact in the Regions conference in September in Stanthorpe\nAdd your name to those making a meaningful contribution to change\n\n\n\n\nInspiring this Challenge \n\n\n\nVolunteering is not a nice-to-have in regional communities. It is the operating system. Events\, emergency services\, aged care\, sport\, governance: all of it runs on volunteers. \nBut the pool is changing. New residents don’t always find it easy to find their way in. Many community groups find it hard to attract younger members\, lifestyles and the cost of living don’t always permit time for volunteering\, and the same small group of experienced people is carrying governance loads across multiple organisations\, with compliance and red tape adding to the weight. \nThe organisations that find ways to welcome new volunteers while sustaining the ones they have are doing something that’s worth sharing. \n\nMore information \nRegister here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/how-does-your-region-keep-its-volunteer-heart-strong/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:National Regional Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T105233Z
CREATED:20260524T052312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T105233Z
UID:4888-1783436400-1783440000@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:How does your region tell a story that belongs to everyone?
DESCRIPTION:Every region has many stories. How do they come together into one that leaves nobody out? \n\n\nJoin us for a national conversation on developing a shared vision.\n\nWhat you’ll get out of the hour:\n\nConnect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge\nHelp identify and nominate regions and case studies already taking real steps on the challenge\nContribute to what a meaningful local goal for this challenge could look like with the conversation continuing at the Social Impact in the Regions conference in September in Stanthorpe\nAdd your name to those making a meaningful contribution to change\n\n\n\n\nInspiring this Challenge \n\n\n\nMost regions have an official story: the one on the tourism website\, the one in the council strategy. It usually reflects the people who were in the room when it was written. \nBut every region contains stories that predate that room\, cultures that shaped the place before anyone thought to document them\, and communities that arrived later still looking for somewhere to belong. \nWhen those stories stay separate\, or stay invisible\, a community loses something practical. \nThe regions finding ways to bring all their stories into one shared identity without flattening any of them are doing something that needs to be shared. \n\nMore information \nRegister here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/how-does-your-region-tell-a-story-that-belongs-to-everyone/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:National Regional Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T105238Z
CREATED:20260524T045639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T105238Z
UID:4876-1783429200-1783432800@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:How does your region keep tourists coming even when the water runs low?
DESCRIPTION:Regional tourism and drought are on a collision course. We’re looking for communities already finding a way through. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a national conversation on water\, tourism and events.\n\n\nWhat you’ll get out of the hour:\n\nConnect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge\nHelp identify and nominate regions and case studies already taking real steps on the challenge\nContribute to what a meaningful local goal for this challenge could look like with the conversation continuing at the Social Impact in the Regions conference in September in Stanthorpe\nAdd your name to those making a meaningful contribution to change\n\nInspiring this Challenge \n\n\n\nAustralia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth and among the most drought-exposed nations globally. The OECD’s 2025 Global Drought Outlook found that the average drought today carries economic impacts up to six times greater than in 2000\, with costs expected to rise by at least 35% by 2035. Australia is listed among the most severely affected countries. \nThe cycle of drought is inevitable\, though inconsistent in onset\, duration\, geography\, and intensity. Individual droughts have reduced national GDP by more than one per cent\, while local economies can contract by as much as 15 per cent. Public funds dedicated to addressing drought exceed $15 billion. The economic impact must be considered alongside equally significant social\, environmental\, and institutional impacts related to mental health\, social cohesion\, ecosystem services\, community infrastructure\, and vulnerable populations. \n\nMore information \nRegister here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/how-does-your-region-keep-tourists-coming-even-when-the-water-runs-low/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:National Regional Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T105243Z
CREATED:20260524T050055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T105243Z
UID:4884-1783422000-1783425600@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:How does your region solve its own housing problem
DESCRIPTION:Most of what drives the housing crisis is decided far above the local level. But some communities aren’t waiting. What can a region actually do about its own housing problem? \n\n\nJoin us for a national conversation on housing.\n\nWhat you’ll get out of the hour:\n\nConnect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge\nHelp identify and nominate regions and case studies already taking real steps on the challenge\nContribute to what a meaningful local goal for this challenge could look like with the conversation continuing at the Social Impact in the Regions conference in September in Stanthorpe\nAdd your name to those making a meaningful contribution to change\n\n\n\n\nInspiring this Challenge \n\n\n\nHousing shortage and affordability affect regional communities differently to cities. Workers can’t arrive because there’s nowhere to live. Young people can’t stay because they can’t afford to. People facing housing insecurity have fewer options and less support. And properties withdrawn into short term rental markets reduce the stock available to residents. \nThe levers that sit nationally and at state level\, interest rates\, migration settings\, planning frameworks\, construction workforce supply\, are largely outside local control. But matching available workers to available homes\, activating under-used stock\, coordinating employers and service providers\, and holding the local data that makes the case to government are all things communities can organise. The communities doing this are doing something the rest of Australia can earn from. \n\nMore information \nRegister here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/how-does-your-region-solve-its-own-housing-problem/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:National Regional Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260703T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T060418Z
CREATED:20260514T103717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T060418Z
UID:4729-1783071000-1783087200@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Readiness workshop: Monto
DESCRIPTION:Is your region investment ready? \nThere’s a lot of time spent talking about problems. What would happen if a room full of motivated community members got together to talk about opportunities? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to your community’s greatest aspirations. \nWho should attend? \nReadiness is a tool that any regional community member can use to create and sustain change. You may work or volunteer for a local not for profit\, be involved in a community group\, run a local business\, or attend a local school. It’s relevant to anyone ready to create change. \nContent \nThe workshop will cover the following themes: \n\nReadiness index – what is it and how does it work?\nHow to steer away from problems and towards opportunities\nIdentify local networks and map local relationships and partnerships\, capacity and capabilities\nImprove and expand funding opportunities\nIdentify collaborative opportunities\nDevelop an action plan\n\nAnd there’s more! Following the workshop participants will have access to: \n\nA one to one mentoring session with Dr. Chad Renando or Kerry Grace\nA group mentoring session\nTwo people (one youth delegate) from each workshop will receive a ticket to Social Impact in the Regions 2026 in Stanthorpe QLD 2-4 September\nA follow up group mentoring session\n\nThe workshop and program is brought to you with the generous support of the team at John Villiers Trust. \nWe acknowledge the local support provided by the Monto Neighbourhood Centre.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/readiness-workshop-monto/
LOCATION:monto RSL\, 7 Rutherford Street\, Monto\, QLD
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260701T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T034441Z
CREATED:20260609T022853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T034441Z
UID:5021-1782925200-1782932400@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Readiness workshop: Charleville (evening)
DESCRIPTION:Is your region investment ready? \nThere’s a lot of time spent talking about problems. What would happen if a room full of motivated community members got together to talk about opportunities? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to your community’s greatest aspirations. \nWho should attend? \nReadiness is a tool that any regional community member can use to create and sustain change. You may work or volunteer for a local not for profit\, be involved in a community group\, run a local business\, or attend a local school. It’s relevant to anyone ready to create change. \nContent \nThe workshop will cover the following themes: \n\nReadiness index – what is it and how does it work?\nHow to steer away from problems and towards opportunities\nIdentify local networks and map local relationships and partnerships\, capacity and capabilities\nImprove and expand funding opportunities\nIdentify collaborative opportunities\nDevelop an action plan\n\nAnd there’s more! Following the workshop participants will have access to: \n\nA one to one mentoring session with Dr. Chad Renando or Kerry Grace\nA group mentoring session\nTwo people (one youth delegate) from each workshop will receive a ticket to Social Impact in the Regions 2026 in Stanthorpe QLD 2-4 September\nA follow up group mentoring session\n\nThe workshop and program is brought to you with the generous support of the team at John Villiers Trust and The Shire of Murweh.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/readiness-workshop-charleville-evening/
LOCATION:New Market Bar Charleville Racecourse\, 61 Partridge St\, Charleville\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Readiness event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T112932Z
CREATED:20260514T103959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T112932Z
UID:4733-1782898200-1782907200@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Readiness Workshop: Charleville
DESCRIPTION:Is your region investment ready? \nThere’s a lot of time spent talking about problems. What would happen if a room full of motivated community members got together to talk about opportunities? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to your community’s greatest aspirations. \nWho should attend? \nReadiness is a tool that any regional community member can use to create and sustain change. You may work or volunteer for a local not for profit\, be involved in a community group\, run a local business\, or attend a local school. It’s relevant to anyone ready to create change. \nContent \nThe workshop will cover the following themes: \n\nReadiness index – what is it and how does it work?\nHow to steer away from problems and towards opportunities\nIdentify local networks and map local relationships and partnerships\, capacity and capabilities\nImprove and expand funding opportunities\nIdentify collaborative opportunities\nDevelop an action plan\n\nAnd there’s more! Following the workshop participants will have access to: \n\nA one to one mentoring session with Dr. Chad Renando or Kerry Grace\nA group mentoring session\nTwo people (one youth delegate) from each workshop will receive a ticket to Social Impact in the Regions 2026 in Stanthorpe QLD 2-4 September\nA follow up group mentoring session\n\nThe workshop and program is brought to you with the generous support of the team at John Villiers Trust and The Shire of Murweh.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/readiness-workshop-charleville/
LOCATION:Mulga Lands Gallery\, Corner of Roche and Condamine Streets\, Charleville\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Readiness event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260629T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T011536Z
CREATED:20260514T103357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T011536Z
UID:4727-1782725400-1782734400@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Readiness workshop: Dalby
DESCRIPTION:Is your region investment ready? \nThere’s a lot of time spent talking about problems. What would happen if a room full of motivated community members got together to talk about opportunities? \nIn this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to your community’s greatest aspirations. \nWho should attend? \nReadiness is a tool that any regional community member can use to create and sustain change. You may work or volunteer for a local not for profit\, be involved in a community group\, run a local business\, or attend a local school. It’s relevant to anyone ready to create change. \nContent \nThe workshop will cover the following themes: \n\nReadiness index – what is it and how does it work?\nHow to steer away from problems and towards opportunities\nIdentify local networks and map local relationships and partnerships\, capacity and capabilities\nImprove and expand funding opportunities\nIdentify collaborative opportunities\nDevelop an action plan\n\nAnd there’s more! Following the workshop participants will have access to: \n\nA one to one mentoring session with Dr. Chad Renando or Kerry Grace\nA group mentoring session\nTwo people (one youth delegate) from each workshop will receive a ticket to Social Impact in the Regions 2026 in Stanthorpe QLD 2-4 September\nA follow up group mentoring session\n\nThe workshop and program is brought to you with the generous support of the team at John Villiers Trust.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/readiness-workshop-dalby/
LOCATION:Dalby Leagues Club\, Orpen Street\, Dalby
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T035937Z
CREATED:20260322T055852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T035937Z
UID:4367-1780480800-1780486200@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Investment Ready Communities: Make sustainable change possible in regional areas
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of Philanthropy Week in QLD \nJB Were: L17\, 259 Queen Street Brisbane \nMany community initiatives begin with strong ideas and generous funding\, yet some gain momentum while others struggle to take hold. In regional communities this challenge can be amplified by distance\, smaller local ecosystems and limited access to support. While philanthropy is increasingly interested in supporting regional Australia\, the options often sit at two extremes: flying in experts for short interventions or committing to long and cost intensive place-based programs. \nThrough our work at Ready Communities we have been exploring a practical middle ground by focusing on community readiness. We develop five foundations that support locally led change: Clarity and Understanding\, Connection and Connectivity\, Capability and Capacity\, Collaboration for Purpose\, and Advocacy and Promotion. This session introduces the readiness approach\, shares case studies and insights from our work with regional communities\, and highlights new initiatives beginning in Queensland this year. Participants will explore how strengthening these foundations can help communities become investment ready and translate ideas and funding into lasting impact. \nwww.readycommunities.com.au \nwww.socialimpactintheregions.com.au
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/investment-ready-communities-make-sustainable-change-possible-in-regional-areas/
LOCATION:JB Were L17\, 259 Queen Street Brisbane\, L17\, 259 Queen Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T124245Z
CREATED:20260508T212458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T124245Z
UID:4695-1779271200-1779274800@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:LAUNCH: Annual Impact Report and National Regional Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerry Grace and Dr. Chad Renando for the launch of the 2026 Ready Communities Impact Report and Action Plan. \nThis year’s report is presented in three sections: \n1.Regional research: Regions in Transition \nLearn more about the Ready Communities taxonomy of regional transition and why change can be so slow particularly when readiness does not pre-exist. This section also sets a framework for future research on a term the Ready Communities team know well – the ‘gap in the map’\, referring to communities that are somewhat invisible to the service system. \n2. Ready Communities\, a year in reflection \nHear about work the Ready Communities team did in building a readiness model in Grafton\, NSW – what worked\, what didn’t and how the model has since evolved. \n3. Looking ahead 2026-27 \nNow based in Stanthorpe\, QLD the Ready Communities model is focused on ‘investment’ readiness and building this in its Flagship community\, conference and while on tour through NSW and QLD. \nSpecial announcement \nTo truly embed action\, and a national focus to their readiness work\, Kerry and Chad will launch a set of National Regional Challenges. You won’t want to miss this. \n  \nThis launch is delivered online. Registration essential: here
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/launch-annual-impact-report-and-national-regional-challenges/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Readiness event,Special event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023115Z
CREATED:20260407T023115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T023115Z
UID:4458-1776704400-1776709800@www.readycommunities.com.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024018Z
CREATED:20260413T010155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T024018Z
UID:4461-1776700800-1776704400@www.readycommunities.com.au
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:20260326T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260320T031324Z
CREATED:20260320T025659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T031324Z
UID:4365-1774544400-1774553400@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Ready Stanthorpe: Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:(NOTE: this meeting replaces earlier advertised meetings) \nReady Communities invites you to a facilitated conversation on what matters in your community. In this meeting we will cover: \n\nAn update on the Ready Stanthorpe Program and the Social Impact in the Regions 2026 conference in September;\nShare insights from our mapping work and emerging opportunities to date and feedback we have seen on readiness and the Stanthorpe readiness Index; and\nConsider practical ways the next six months can help activate opportunities in Stanthorpe and how these ideas can be incorporated into the Social Impact in the Regions Conference program.\n\nThere will be two meetings on Thursday 26 March. Both will cover all identified focus areas: \n\nSustainability: How we are here tomorrow – connection to place and the land\, environment\nCultural practices: How we do things around here – creative industries/local culture\, First Nations\nLiveability: How we live – housing\, essential services\, infrastructure\nCommunity contribution: How we come together – youth\, volunteering\, community contribution\, connection\, leadership\, decision-making\nLocal economy: How we work – Industry Synergy and Workforce\, Sustainability\, Food\, Nature-Based tourism\, the Visitor Economy\n\nIf you’d like to have a yarn with the Ready Communities team\, Chad or Kerry on or before the Community Conversation and/or if you’re interested in being a Local Impact Facilitator and showcase a Stanthorpe opportunity to a national audience get in touch with Chad or Kerry. \nBackground \nFollowing a series of Community Forums in February the Ready Communities team invites people who would like to get involved in building readiness in the Stanthorpe community leading into the national Social Impact in the Regions conference (2-4 September 2026). In the Community Forums we asked what people love about Stanthorpe and what opportunities they would like to bring to life. The opportunities were then collated across five themes: \n\nSustainability: How we are here tomorrow – connection to place and the land\, environment\nCultural practices: How we do things around here – creative industries/local culture\, First Nations\nLiveability: How we live – housing\, essential services\, infrastructure\nCommunity contribution: How we come together – youth\, volunteering\, community contribution\, connection\, leadership\, decision-making\nLocal economy: How we work – Industry Synergy and Workforce\, Sustainability\, Food\, Nature-Based Tourism\, the Visitor Economy\n\nThe next steps are: (1) to engage a Local Impact Facilitator for each focus area and (2) to identify projects to showcase at Social Impact in the Regions and in our annual White Paper and Impact Report (3) to continue learning what we can about the Stanthorpe community and surrounds so we can showcase an authentic picture of the host community at the conference.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/ready-stanthorpe-community-conversation-2/
LOCATION:NSW
CATEGORIES:Stanthorpe Readiness Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260320T025541Z
CREATED:20260320T025541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T025541Z
UID:4363-1774519200-1774524600@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:Ready Stanthorpe: Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:(NOTE: this meeting replaces earlier advertised meetings) \nReady Communities invites you to a facilitated conversation on what matters in your community. In this meeting we will cover: \n\nAn update on the Ready Stanthorpe Program and the Social Impact in the Regions 2026 conference in September;\nShare insights from our mapping work and emerging opportunities to date and feedback we have seen on readiness and the Stanthorpe readiness Index; and\nConsider practical ways the next six months can help activate opportunities in Stanthorpe and how these ideas can be incorporated into the Social Impact in the Regions Conference program.\n\nThere will be two meetings on Thursday 26 March. Both will cover all identified focus areas: \n\nSustainability: How we are here tomorrow – connection to place and the land\, environment\nCultural practices: How we do things around here – creative industries/local culture\, First Nations\nLiveability: How we live – housing\, essential services\, infrastructure\nCommunity contribution: How we come together – youth\, volunteering\, community contribution\, connection\, leadership\, decision-making\nLocal economy: How we work – Industry Synergy and Workforce\, Sustainability\, Food\, Nature-Based tourism\, the Visitor Economy\n\nIf you’d like to have a yarn with the Ready Communities team\, Chad or Kerry on or before the Community Conversation and/or if you’re interested in being a Local Impact Facilitator and showcase a Stanthorpe opportunity to a national audience get in touch with Chad or Kerry. \nBackground \nFollowing a series of Community Forums in February the Ready Communities team invites people who would like to get involved in building readiness in the Stanthorpe community leading into the national Social Impact in the Regions conference (2-4 September 2026). In the Community Forums we asked what people love about Stanthorpe and what opportunities they would like to bring to life. The opportunities were then collated across five themes: \n\nSustainability: How we are here tomorrow – connection to place and the land\, environment\nCultural practices: How we do things around here – creative industries/local culture\, First Nations\nLiveability: How we live – housing\, essential services\, infrastructure\nCommunity contribution: How we come together – youth\, volunteering\, community contribution\, connection\, leadership\, decision-making\nLocal economy: How we work – Industry Synergy and Workforce\, Sustainability\, Food\, Nature-Based Tourism\, the Visitor Economy\n\nThe next steps are: (1) to engage a Local Impact Facilitator for each focus area and (2) to identify projects to showcase at Social Impact in the Regions and in our annual White Paper and Impact Report (3) to continue learning what we can about the Stanthorpe community and surrounds so we can showcase an authentic picture of the host community at the conference.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/ready-stanthorpe-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Civic Centre Stanthorpe\, 61 Marsh Street\, Stanthorpe\, QLD\, 4380\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Stanthorpe Readiness Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023102Z
CREATED:20260223T201646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T023102Z
UID:4273-1774285200-1774290600@www.readycommunities.com.au
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
DTSTAMP:20260213T035126Z
CREATED:20260213T034232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T035126Z
UID:4227-1771923600-1771929000@www.readycommunities.com.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260223T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260213T034834Z
CREATED:20260211T234011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T034834Z
UID:4220-1771866000-1771871400@www.readycommunities.com.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260211T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260211T083000
DTSTAMP:20260211T013224Z
CREATED:20260113T092641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T013224Z
UID:4119-1770793200-1770798600@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:11/02/26 7.00am-8.30am Ready Communities Stanthorpe Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Why this forum matters\nEvery community has ideas\, energy and people who care deeply. What’s often missing is the time and space to step back\, connect the dots and build shared clarity about what matters most and what’s possible next. \nThe Ready Communities Stanthorpe Community Forum is a 1.5hr grounded gathering designed to bring people together across sectors\, roles and generations to reflect\, listen and think forward. \nThis forum is not about launching projects or locking in solutions. It’s about building the conditions that allow good ideas to take root and collective action to emerge over time. \nWhat the forum will focus on\nAcross the two days\, we will explore: \n\nWhat matters most to Stanthorpe right now and into the future\nThe strengths\, assets and connections that already exist in the community\nWhere there is energy\, alignment and shared purpose\nWhat readiness looks like for Stanthorpe as it prepares to host the Social Impact in the Regions Conference in September 2026\n\nThe forum will draw on the Ready Communities readiness framework\, which looks at five core conditions for communities to shape and sustain their own future: \n\nClarity and understanding\nConnection and connectivity\nCapability and capacity\nCollaboration for purpose\nAdvocacy and promotion\n\nWho should attend\nThe forum is open to people who care about Stanthorpe and its future\, including: \n\nCommunity leaders and volunteers\nLocal organisations and service providers\nBusiness owners and social enterprises\nCouncil\, education and health representatives\nYoung people and emerging leaders\nAnyone curious\, committed and willing to participate in open conversation\n\nYou do not need to represent an organisation or have a fully formed idea to attend. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a participatory forum. You can expect: \n\nStructured but relaxed conversations\nA mix of whole-group dialogue and small-group work\nLocal stories\, lived experience and diverse perspectives\nTime to listen as well as contribute\nPractical insights that feed directly into the year-long Ready Communities journey in Stanthorpe\n\nThere will be no panels\, no PowerPoint overload and no expectation that everything is resolved by the end. Light refreshments provided.  3 forum times provided to suit your schedule. \nFor further information contact Kerry or Chad. \nkerry@readycommunities.com.au \nchad@readycommunities.com.au
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/11-02-26-7-00am-8-30am-ready-communities-stanthorpe-community-forum/
LOCATION:Civic Centre Stanthorpe\, 61 Marsh Street\, Stanthorpe\, QLD\, 4380\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ready Stanthorpe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Grace":MAILTO:kerry@readycommunities.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260113T103335Z
CREATED:20260113T091907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T103335Z
UID:4115-1770744600-1770750000@www.readycommunities.com.au
SUMMARY:10/02/26 5.30pm-7.00pm Ready Communities Stanthorpe Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Why this forum matters\nEvery community has ideas\, energy and people who care deeply. What’s often missing is the time and space to step back\, connect the dots and build shared clarity about what matters most and what’s possible next. \nThe Ready Communities Stanthorpe Community Forum is a 1.5hr grounded gathering designed to bring people together across sectors\, roles and generations to reflect\, listen and think forward. \nThis forum is not about launching projects or locking in solutions. It’s about building the conditions that allow good ideas to take root and collective action to emerge over time. \nWhat the forum will focus on\nAcross the two days\, we will explore: \n\nWhat matters most to Stanthorpe right now and into the future\nThe strengths\, assets and connections that already exist in the community\nWhere there is energy\, alignment and shared purpose\nWhat readiness looks like for Stanthorpe as it prepares to host the Social Impact in the Regions Conference in September 2026\n\nThe forum will draw on the Ready Communities readiness framework\, which looks at five core conditions for communities to shape and sustain their own future: \n\nClarity and understanding\nConnection and connectivity\nCapability and capacity\nCollaboration for purpose\nAdvocacy and promotion\n\nWho should attend\nThe forum is open to people who care about Stanthorpe and its future\, including: \n\nCommunity leaders and volunteers\nLocal organisations and service providers\nBusiness owners and social enterprises\nCouncil\, education and health representatives\nYoung people and emerging leaders\nAnyone curious\, committed and willing to participate in open conversation\n\nYou do not need to represent an organisation or have a fully formed idea to attend. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a participatory forum. You can expect: \n\nStructured but relaxed conversations\nA mix of whole-group dialogue and small-group work\nLocal stories\, lived experience and diverse perspectives\nTime to listen as well as contribute\nPractical insights that feed directly into the year-long Ready Communities journey in Stanthorpe\n\nThere will be no panels\, no PowerPoint overload and no expectation that everything is resolved by the end. Light refreshments provided.  3 forum times provided to suit your schedule. \nFor further information contact Kerry or Chad. \nkerry@readycommunities.com.au \nchad@readycommunities.com.au
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/5-30pm-7-00pm-ready-communities-stanthorpe-community-forum/
LOCATION:Civic Centre Stanthorpe\, 61 Marsh Street\, Stanthorpe\, QLD\, 4380\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ready Stanthorpe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Grace":MAILTO:kerry@readycommunities.com.au
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SUMMARY:10/02/26 11.30-1.00pm Ready Communities Stanthorpe Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Why this forum matters\nEvery community has ideas\, energy and people who care deeply. What’s often missing is the time and space to step back\, connect the dots and build shared clarity about what matters most and what’s possible next. \nThe Ready Communities Stanthorpe Community Forum is a 1.5hr grounded gathering designed to bring people together across sectors\, roles and generations to reflect\, listen and think forward. \nThis forum is not about launching projects or locking in solutions. It’s about building the conditions that allow good ideas to take root and collective action to emerge over time. \nWhat the forum will focus on\nAcross the two days\, we will explore: \n\nWhat matters most to Stanthorpe right now and into the future\nThe strengths\, assets and connections that already exist in the community\nWhere there is energy\, alignment and shared purpose\nWhat readiness looks like for Stanthorpe as it prepares to host the Social Impact in the Regions Conference in September 2026\n\nThe forum will draw on the Ready Communities readiness framework\, which looks at five core conditions for communities to shape and sustain their own future: \n\nClarity and understanding\nConnection and connectivity\nCapability and capacity\nCollaboration for purpose\nAdvocacy and promotion\n\nWho should attend\nThe forum is open to people who care about Stanthorpe and its future\, including: \n\nCommunity leaders and volunteers\nLocal organisations and service providers\nBusiness owners and social enterprises\nCouncil\, education and health representatives\nYoung people and emerging leaders\nAnyone curious\, committed and willing to participate in open conversation\n\nYou do not need to represent an organisation or have a fully formed idea to attend. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a participatory forum. You can expect: \n\nStructured but relaxed conversations\nA mix of whole-group dialogue and small-group work\nLocal stories\, lived experience and diverse perspectives\nTime to listen as well as contribute\nPractical insights that feed directly into the year-long Ready Communities journey in Stanthorpe\n\nThere will be no panels\, no PowerPoint overload and no expectation that everything is resolved by the end. Light refreshments provided.  3 forum times provided to suit your schedule. \nFor further information contact Kerry or Chad. \nkerry@readycommunities.com.au \nchad@readycommunities.com.au
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/ready-communities-stanthorpe-community-forum/
LOCATION:Civic Centre Stanthorpe\, 61 Marsh Street\, Stanthorpe\, QLD\, 4380\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Ready Stanthorpe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Grace":MAILTO:kerry@readycommunities.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250915T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250918T180000
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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:20250903T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250905T170000
DTSTAMP:20250708T203246Z
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SUMMARY:Social Impact in the Regions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual national event\, Social Impact in the Regions (SIITR). \nSIITR brings together people from all over Australia who are making and investing in change in regional communities. \nThis year’s event will be held in Grafton\, NSW 3-5 September. The 3 day program is jam packed with opportunities to learn\, network\, recuperate and get inspired. Our program is designed to meet the needs of regionally based practitioners presenting a range of plenary sessions\, workshops\, impact labs and incidental learning experiences all designed to share content that can be plugged in to the delegate’s own regional community. \nStreams covered in 2025\, as inspired by the Ready Grafton program will include social enterprise\, main street activation\, youth pathways\, housing and food systems. \nTopics covered range from impact investment to leadership\, co-design through a First Nations lens to data driven decision making. Check out the full program here: Program introduction – 2025 | Social Impact In The Regions – Conference \nTickets on sale here: Social Impact in the Regions 2025 | Social Impact In The Regions – Conference
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/social-impact-in-the-regions/
LOCATION:Grafton Showground\, 208 Prince Street\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T193000
DTSTAMP:20250804T050254Z
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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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