Sharing positive stories of rural businesses and communities.
It is said that one in five city people are contemplating moving to the regions. A great decision! Who wouldn’t want to live the clean, green, lifestyle? There is just one important question. If they choose a rural town, how will these communities successfully engage with newcomers and maximise the influx of social capital?
Read MoreAn important aspect of being a leader, whether in your community, organisation or business, is to empower others; not necessarily to follow in your footsteps but to forge brave new pathways. How can we attract potential new leaders and help them to develop the confidence and skills required in a rapidly changing world?
Read MoreFor a tiny rural town, Minyip has a lot of interesting stories to tell. 22 years ago, the very first Community Branch of the Bendigo Bank opened in Rupanyup Minyip. The original Eureka Flag was discovered at a local property. The Flying Doctors, The Dressmaker, and The Dry have all been filmed in and around Minyip. And rumour has it that the ABC’s Heather Ewart is the next celebrity coming to town!
Read MoreEvery individual of a rural town has the power to make positive change. It may not be easy to visualise or measure, but it is important to recognise that the positive attitudes and actions of many different individuals, no matter how small, can collectively make a big difference.
Read MoreWhy aren’t we investing more in the GOOD news stories and creating a positive narrative for our community? Let’s do it in March!
Read MoreDespite being created in response to adversity, these social media platforms are pure gold and full of so much positivity. I encourage you to use them to plan your next trip, buy a gift, or just to learn more about our awesome rural businesses and communities.
Read MoreWith every announcement of a grant program opening for applications, the hopes of community groups rise across Australia. But are we demonstrating the collaboration and community wide benefit that grant providers are looking for?
Read MoreIt’s never too soon to instil a sense of civic duty in our young people and remind them that it is up to us to take charge of our own destiny.
Read MoreChange is constant and all rural towns need to be prepared to innovate and adapt. Or we could just do nothing and complain. The choice is ours to make.
Read MoreAs part of the Creative Innovation 2019 Asia Pacific Conference in Melbourne 1-3 April, Kerry Anderson’s mission was to remind everyone of the importance of our rural towns and share ideas on how we can all give our support regardless of where we live.
Read MoreGrit, determination, and innovation to problem solve issues common to small towns came through loud and strong at the inaugural Small Town Show and Tell mini conference held in Cohuna on Friday 13 July, 2018.
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