Here's the draft: We'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. Monday, 20 April 4:00 PM Grafton Anglican Cathedral This will be our fourth meeting as a collective. Since coming together in mid-2025, we've built connections […]
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. The Chamber of Purpose is for businesses, social enterprises, creatives, community organisations, faith groups, health and wellbeing […]
Join Kerry Grace and Dr. Chad Renando for the launch of the 2026 Ready Communities Impact Report and Action Plan. This year's report is presented in three sections: 1.Regional research: Regions in Transition Learn more about the Ready Communities taxonomy of regional transition and why change can be so slow particularly when readiness does not […]
This event is part of Philanthropy Week in QLD JB Were: L17, 259 Queen Street Brisbane Many 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 […]
Is your region investment ready? There’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? In this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to […]
Is your region investment ready? There’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? In this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to […]
Is your region investment ready? There’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? In this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to […]
Is your region investment ready? There’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? In this workshop you’ll learn alongside other locals as you kick off your investment ready journey and learn how readiness can give life to […]
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? Join us for a national conversation on housing. What you'll get out of the hour: Connect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an […]
Regional tourism and drought are on a collision course. We’re looking for communities already finding a way through. Join us for a national conversation on water, tourism and events. What you'll get out of the hour: Connect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge Help identify […]
Every region has many stories. How do they come together into one that leaves nobody out? Join us for a national conversation on developing a shared vision. What you'll get out of the hour: Connect with like-minded people from across Australia who share an interest in driving change on this challenge Help identify and nominate […]
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? Join us for a national conversation on volunteering. What you'll get out of the hour: Connect with like-minded people from across Australia […]