Ready Grafton
ready grafton activities
Are you based in Grafton or the Clarence? There is a range of events coming up all designed to support Readiness in Grafton and surrounding areas. Find events via this link.
Social Impact in the Regions will be held in Grafton 3-5 September. Keep an eye on local social media pages or follow us for more information.
Get involved
There are lots of ways to get involved in the Ready Clarence program.
Join us at upcoming Readiness Events to learn more.
Social Impact in the Regions
The national Social Impact in the Regions conference will be held in Grafton 3-5 September.
Activate
We are now on the lookout for our 2026 Social Impact in the Regions - and Ready Communities program. Get in touch if you'd like it to be your community.
Ready Clarence Timeline
Mapping: The Ready Communities team are mapping a range of policies, programs, key stakeholders, funding and assets related to the Clarence (our current focus is on Grafton).
Stakeholder meetings: We have been having conversations with a range of Grafton based stakeholders to learn more about what’s going on in the community and more importantly to identify areas and opportunities that we can help activate during our program and upcoming conference, Social Impact in the Regions (3-5 September).
Readiness events: We have just launched a range of Readiness Events. You can access them here.
Social Impact in the Regions: Our national conference is on the way to Grafton – watch this space for updates. Our base is the Barn at Grafton Showground and we will deliver a range of activities throughout the local community.
Local Impact Facilitators: We work alongside a range of local Impact Facilitators, people who are doing great things in the Grafton community that we can support through the program.
Networking and learning opportunities
Contribute to Ready GRAFTON
The Ready Grafton program is currently in the Activation phase. This includes mapping, initial activations and conference planning.
More information on the identified initiatives can be found via the theme links below. If you’d like to provide further information, please contact us.
READY Grafton Focus Areas. More information coming soon...
The Conference
Social Impact in the Regions 2025
Social Impact in the Regions 2025 (#SIITR25) will be held in Grafton starting at the Showground each day and then moving throughout the local community:
- Day 1: Come as you are
- Day 2: As you were
- Day 3: As you want your community to be
While the conference themes may seem ‘soft’ they will each pack a punch featuring over 50 speakers, numerous workshops and masterclasses, 4 additional conference streams, a national pitchfest, investor tour and numerous social events including a dinner and welcome event.