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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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/
LOCATION:Grafton Cathedral – Edwards Hall\, 8-12 Duke Street\, Grafton\, NSW\, 2460\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Grafton Readiness Event
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250627T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250626T123000
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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.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/imagine-northern-rivers-clarence-series/
LOCATION:South Grafton Ex-Services Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T153000
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SUMMARY:Social Enterprise Workshop: Start Some Good and Ready Communities
DESCRIPTION:Are you running—or dreaming of starting—a social enterprise?Do you want to learn how social enterprise can create real impact in your local community? \nFather Jesse Poole invites you to a special information session with Caitlyn Touzell and Piers Grove from Start Some Good\, and Kerry Grace and Dr. Chad Renando from Ready Communities. \nIn this free 90-minute session\, you will: \n\nLearn what social enterprise is and how it works\nHear about the Good Hustle program launching in Kempsey\nDiscover how your idea could turn into a community-led solution\nMeet like-minded locals and potential mentors\n\nRegistration appreciated for catering purposes. Confirm your attendance today. \nFurther information: \nGood Hustle Launches in Kempsey: Free Program for Local Changemakers Tackling Climate and Community Challenges \nBoomerang Labs\, StartSomeGood\, and Ready Communities are teaming up to bring the Good Hustle program to Kempsey this winter\, thanks to funding from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) under its Community Led Climate Solutions program. \nGood Hustle is a 10-week\, free program for locals with bold ideas to address community and environmental challenges. It’s designed for aspiring social entrepreneurs and anyone working in the fields of sustainability\, environment\, and innovation. \nThe program will kick off with a public information session on Monday 16 June at 2:00pm at the Anglican Church Hall\, Kempsey. The 90-minute session will feature Caitlyn Touzell\, who will outline the program’s structure\, content\, and how locals can get involved. \nThe program itself will commence in mid-July\, running for 10 weeks. Participants will take part in online workshops every two weeks\, alongside one-on-one and group mentoring sessions. Mentors will be sourced from both Boomerang Labs’ and StartSomeGood’s national networks as well as local community leaders\, offering both practical guidance and local context. \nPiers Grove\, Executive Director of StartSomeGood\, said: \n“We’re very pleased to extend our work throughout regional Australia. StartSomeGood has traditionally delivered the Good Hustle online\, and now being able to work directly with communities like Kempsey on the ground is a great next step. We supported the Social Impact in the Regions National Pitchfest in 2024 and are excited to build on that foundation.” \nKerry Grace\, Co-Founder of Ready Communities\, added: \n“We saw a lot of activity in social enterprise in Kempsey last year and are excited to partner with Boomerang Labs and StartSomeGood under this FRRR initiative\, to further grow the sector for the betterment of the Kempsey community.” \nSarah Matthee\, Climate Solutions Portfolio Lead at FRRR\, said: \n“We believe that local people are best placed to identify how climate change is impacting their community\, and FRRR is here to actively support them in this process. \n“Thanks to the support of a growing number of like-minded organisations including Elders Insurance backed by the QBE Foundation\, FRRR is able to back projects like Good Hustle. \n“We look forward to learning about the ideas that come out of the Good Hustle program and we hope that the participating changemakers feel empowered to take a seat at the table to lead community responses to our changing climate. \nRead on for further details regarding the Good Hustle Information Session\, as well as the growing partnership between these organisations.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/social-enterprise-workshop-start-some-good-and-ready-communities/
LOCATION:Anglican Church Hall Kempsey\, 30 Kemp St\, Kempsey\, NSW\, 2440\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Grace":MAILTO:kerry@readycommunities.com.au
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SUMMARY:Social Enterprise workshop: Start Some Good and Ready Communities
DESCRIPTION:Are you running—or dreaming of starting—a social enterprise?Do you want to learn how social enterprise can create real impact in your local community? \nJoin us for a special information session with Caitlyn Touzell and Piers Grove from Start Some Good\, and Kerry Grace and Dr. Chad Renando from Ready Communities. \nIn this free 90-minute session\, you will: \n\nLearn what social enterprise is and how it works\nHear about the Good Hustle program launching in Kempsey\nDiscover how your idea could turn into a community-led solution\nMeet like-minded locals and potential mentors\n\nRegistration appreciated for catering purposes. Confirm your attendance today.
URL:https://www.readycommunities.com.au/event/social-enterprise-workshop-start-some-good-and-ready-communities-2/
LOCATION:Grafton Cathedral
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