Sitting together; speaking up in WA’s mid-west
Community stories eNews: 27 September 2021
The Coorow Community Resource centre in Coorow, WA wanted to help support their community after a series of tragic mental health incidents. Using an In a Good Place grant they were able to plan several motivational community dinners to encourage the residents of Coorow to come together.
Yarra Valley ECOSS
Community stories eNews: 27 September 2021
Yarra Valley ECOSS is an environmental and educational not-for-profit organisation based on a 7.4 hectare permaculture-designed farm at Wesburn, just east of Melbourne. Their vision is to promote local food production, earth education, and multicultural living, while building work skills and developing a vibrant, resilient, inclusive and sustainable community.
Nyngan mental and emotional wellbeing sessions to fight “Drought Fatigue”
Community stories eNews: 27 September 2021
The Wellbeing Mobile involved travelling out to small communities, providing an outreach service for mental and emotional wellbeing for adults.
Building Buchan’s resilience through rodeo
Community stories eNews: 27 September 2021
The Buchan Rodeo has been the highlight of the local event calendar for more than 50 years. Despite significant challenges, strong community leadership and strength overrode the challenging conditions and ensured this event proceeded in April 2021, considerably lifting local spirits and pride.
Tassie Food Co-op gets room to move
Community stories eNews: 27 September 2021
Okines Community House have built a user friendly extension to their Food Co-op to support families in need.
From hall to hub of Coffin Bay community
Community stories eNews: 25 August 2021
At the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Coffin Bay is a small town of about 600 people. Known around the world for its fresh oysters and beautiful fishing spots, Coffin Bay is a...
Improving public perception of Moree Secondary College
Community stories eNews: 25 August 2021
Moree is a major agricultural centre in northern New South Wales, noted for its part in the Australian cotton-growing industry. Community workshops conducted by both Moree Secondary College and Moree...
Stanthorpe art event brings in thousands to fight social isolation
Community stories Disaster recovery stories eNews: 25 August 2021
The town of Stanthorpe, in Queensland is no stranger to hardship. After years of drought and bushfires, the community was already feeling the pressure when COVID-19 hit. Like many rural, remote, and regional...
Devonport Community Garden gets upgrade
Community stories eNews: 25 August 2021
In the last 12 years, the beloved community garden in Devonport, Tasmania has become a hub for local residents, where they come together for a range of activities. The garden is very popular among volunteers,...
A blower and mower lifts community spirits
Community stories eNews: 24 June 2021
Situated in the Banana Shire of Queensland, the Theodore Bowls Club, is the only licensed facility where families, including children of all ages, can get together. Since 2014, volunteers have worked...
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