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24.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT: More good news Rising to the challenge in 2020, we have changed our experience of the vast Australian geography. Our place has become smaller, more accessible, and better connected. Unable to deliver face to face in regional towns, we have embraced the best technology offers, allowing us to work across Victoria throughout 2020 - without the need for a road trip!... This has included welcoming 20+ new Councils and visionary organisations as partners in our upcoming programs: ArtsACTION 10/10 Youth Mentoring Let’s Pivot Find out all the news and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/JLNews-Nov20 With thanks to: Bendigo Bank, Coliban Water, Gannawarra Shire Council, City of Greater Bendigo, Loddon Shire Council, The Bushfire Foundation Inc., North Central CMA, Ballarat Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Shire Council, Murrindindi Shire Council, Strathbogie Shire Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Greater Shepparton City Council, Wellington Shire Council, FRRR, Heywire, Y Service Club of Bendigo, Strategem, Beck Legal, BLR Provincial Construction #Community #LetsPivot #ArtsAction #1010Mentoring

23.01.2022 WHY JOIN LET'S PIVOT? Let's Pivot is for not-for-profits, community groups, leaders, and all the great people who like to make a positive impact. If you are looking for support to:... - adapt services and programs - implement new projects - change approaches and plans - build resilience and strengthen community connections - improve online delivery - gain inspiration and ideas - be part of a encouraging network - or simply find out what others are doing... Then Let’s Pivot is for you!! It's also relevant for anyone not involved in a group or organisation. For people who are supporting community in other ways, such as: helping a neighbour, caring for family members or building community in your street. To get started, simply add your contact details at this link. We’ll then be in touch with more information and resources as they become available, from October 1st 2020 Join to Pivot now: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot #Community #LetsPivot #MakeAChange

23.01.2022 Tom O’Reilly, CEO of Gannawarra Shire Council, tells us why his shire chose to contribute to the Let’s Pivot program: Ensuring our community are supported and connected is an important role of Local Government. In the Gannawarra we are passionate about bringing our community together and empowering them to enhance their skills and knowledge that can build resilience within their local communities. Empowering communities and building resilience are a huge driving force for u...s here at Make a Change Australia. Interested in working with us? Let us know we’re always happy to discuss working with other organisations! #LetsPivot #MakeAChange

22.01.2022 ANNOUNCING LET'S PIVOT We are very happy to announce a new program supporting community leaders, organisations and individuals to change their strategy without changing their vision. Let's Pivot is a resilience response program to strengthen community efforts. Community and professional development will be delivered free of charge and provided entirely online from October 1st 2020 to March 31st 2021.... Delivering inspiration, information, digital connectivity, adaptation ideas, and real time support to wherever you work best. All are invited to participate in any way that suits: info-mailers, zoom discussions, online community, resource toolkit and more. Find out more and join to PIVOT NOW!! https://makeachange.org.au/lets-pivot Bendigo Bank Coliban Water City of Greater Bendigo Ballarat Council Gannawarra Shire Council The Bushfire Foundation Inc. North Central CMA Loddon Shire Council #Community #LetsPivot #MakeAChange

22.01.2022 In 2019 we headed out to regional towns and supported many local people grow their project to build resilience for their communities. We are looking forward to doing this again very soon, although this time it will be 100% online! You can find out more about our previous Ramp Up Resilience program here: https://bit.ly/30zD8hr ... And look out for exciting announcements about our next program coming soon Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation Campaspe Shire Council Loddon Shire Council City of Greater Bendigo North Central CMA Coliban Water Bendigo Sustainability Group - BSG

20.01.2022 Grow your community impact in 2021 with: - Eight inspirational info-mailers, delivered weekly over two months - Membership access to a resource toolkit: Let's Pivot Impact Hub... - Direct invitations to join Zoom discussions and online chats For more information about Let's Pivot visit: makeachange.org.au/lets-pivot To get started, simply add your contact details via: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot

19.01.2022 100% best advice right now!! Big Group Hug Commitment and determination is what will get us through this

19.01.2022 ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE. From the NAIDOC Week official website. Please read Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.... We are spiritually and culturally connected to this country. This country was criss-crossed by generations of brilliant Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. We built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. Our adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled us to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be. acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and our cultures covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. Through ingenious land management systems like fire stick farming we transformed the harshest habitable continent into a land of bounty. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. Our coastal Nations watched and interacted with at least 36 contacts made by Europeans prior to 1770. Many of them resulting in the charting of the northern, western and southern coastlines of our lands and our waters. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. With thanks to NAIDOC Week organisers Image: 2020 National NAIDOC Week logo https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme

19.01.2022 Super excited about yesterday's announcement! Mel Abel is one of our Let's Pivot team members - here she tells us a little about herself and her role with Let's Pivot. Join in the conversation over at Ramp Up Resilience - Let's Pivot! If you haven't already signed up to take part in the program, you can do so directly here: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot

18.01.2022 JOIN OUR GROWING LET'S PIVOT COMMUNITY! We have had over 200 people join our Let's Pivot program so far and we are having a great time connecting with many of you along the way. This program is open until the end of March and there are many ways to participate. If you haven't yet done so, make sure you subscribe today to:... * receive inspirational info-mailers * participate in zoom discussions * access digital resources and information tools * connect with a network of great people doing great things Join now at: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot Find out more: http://bit.ly/lets-pivot-about #letspivot #makeachange City of Greater Bendigo, Gannawarra Shire Council, Loddon Shire Council, Ballarat Council, Coliban Water, Bendigo Bank, The Bushfire Foundation Inc., North Central CMA

16.01.2022 It’s easier to be a parent this morning. It’s easier to be a dad. It’s easier to tell your kids, character matters. It matters. Telling the truth matters. Bein...g a good person matters, said CNN’s Van Jones after Joe Biden was projected the winner of the presidential election. This is vindication for a lot of people who have really suffered. https://cnn.it/32nefpQ See more

15.01.2022 THANKYOU Thanks to generous partners, Let's Pivot has been specifically designed for community groups, not for profits and volunteer based organisations in: Bendigo, Gannawarra, Loddon and Ballarat Shires, as well as Landcare Groups across Loddon Mallee and all in our Make a Change networks. To join simply add your details here: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot... For more information visit: https://makeachange.org.au#makeachange City of Greater Bendigo Coliban Water The Bushfire Foundation Inc. Bendigo Bank Gannawarra, Victoria, Australia North Central CMA Ballarat Council Loddon Shire Council #Community #LetsPivot #MakeAChange

15.01.2022 CHALLENGING CULTURAL NORMS WITH POSITIVE MENSTRUAL EDUCATION Jane Bennett, social entrepreneur and founder of The Chalice Foundation is passionate about nourishing healthy curiosity and best-practice self-care for women and girls. "The purpose of the Chalice Foundation is to challenge negative cultural norms, provide quality menstrual education for diverse settings and groups, and to support menstrual educators. We seek to address the stigma and shame of menstruation. Menstr...ual education is for everyone." "There have been many surprises about working in menstrual education. Perhaps the most profound is the joy and freedom that's released when menstrual shame is understood and challenged." Jane and her team, have had a positive experience adapting their work online this year "As much as we love meeting people in person, we are having a great time meeting mothers and daughters, dads and women of all ages online." Jane's advice for fellow changemakers? "Continue to clarify your intention. We have found a clear intention is a powerful motivator and message in itself" Find out more: www.chalicefoundation.org A Celebration Day for Girls #letspivot #makeachange

14.01.2022 Andrew Borg from BNG Landcare - Buloke & Northern Grampians Landcare Network came along to our first Zoom Discussion series last year. Here's what he enjoyed about it! Landcare Australia Landcare Victoria Inc #LetsPivot #MakeAChange

13.01.2022 Today is the day! Let’s Pivot is going LIVE!! Have you signed up yet? https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot So what IS happening today?... - The first mailers will be heading to your inbox - You can sign up to check out the impact hub (where you can find anything from digital ethics, to how to hire a goat to appear at your next Zoom meeting! ) - You can also sign up to take part in our first Zoom discussion Let’s Pivot has many ways to get involved, to make sure that we meet your needs - whether that’s a complete restructuring of your organisation, or a quick tweak here and there. The space is also a collaborative one - we want to hear from you, and we want you to hear from others in your area! Can’t wait to share the Let’s Pivot journey with you!

13.01.2022 #ExcitingNews #Community #StayTuned #MakeAChange

13.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? We’d love to hear any wisdom or tales about how you, your friends, your organisation or your community are adapting in these times. #Makeachange #Entrepreneur #Community #Nonprofit #Change #Leadership #Innovation #Local #Socialgood #Communityengagement #Instagood #socialchange #makeithappen

12.01.2022 Tonight we're chatting with Ian McBurney about the recently launched community owned person-to-person sharing economy platform - bHive. We can't wait to find out more about this world first platform, founded in Bendigo, especially to see how we can all get involved This interview is part of Tune In To Change, an initiative of Let's Pivot. To stay in the loop, access free support for your change initiative and get involved subscribe now at: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot

11.01.2022 EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL There are so many wonderful examples of great people doing great things, particularly during this strange and bizarre year We’ve been collecting some and will be posting these as part of our Let’s Pivot program over the coming months.... We’d love to hear any wisdom or tales about how you, your friends, your organisation or your community are adapting in these times too. Post your pic and tag us below or get in touch directly via messenger or the links our bio See more

10.01.2022 Can’t wait to let you know about this news tomorrow. Only 1 more sleep to go! #1MoreSleep #Community #MakeAChange

09.01.2022 Friday arvo update. What a week!!

08.01.2022 Great vision Jen Ramirez. We could all do more to care for ALL Aussies. MCCI - Supporting Multicultural Communities for 45 Years

08.01.2022 TUNE IN TO CHANGE this Monday 30th Nov with Ric Raftis! Ric Raftis is a mental health advocate and community leader based in Wedderburn, Victoria. He's community involvement includes with Lions Clubs International, Ride4Life, and more! We'll be chatting to Ric about all of this, and in particular his involvement with Loddon Healthy Minds Network - community led and collaborative approach to address mental health for residents in the Loddon Shire.... Make sure you Tune in to Change this Monday!! Let us know below who else might want to tune in too #letspivot #makeachange #community Subscribe to Let's Pivot to stay in the loop with all upcoming opportunities: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot City of Greater Bendigo, Loddon Shire Council, Gannawarra Shire Council, Ballarat Council, North Central CMA, The Bushfire Foundation Inc., Coliban Water, Bendigo Bank

07.01.2022 KEEP CONNECTING During this challenging time, we reckon it’s super important to keep connecting and engaging with those in your community. It’s obviously not going to be in the ways we use to do like in this earlier Make a Change Future Movers event [looking forward to the day we can do this again!]. ... And it may not be at the same frequency or with the same number of people right now. But it’s still worth doing for so many reasons such as to keep communication going, maintain some level of momentum, provide support where it’s needed and move forward what you/your community are up to even in such difficult times.

07.01.2022 INSPIRATION FOR THIS DAY Check out Big Group Hug from Melbourne, a charity that helps to alleviate child poverty in a sustainable and community minded way Founded by Angela Wood, Big Group Hug accepts pre-loved donations of baby and children’s items and rehome them among vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families whilst helping to reduce landfill at the same time.... Love your work @biggrouphug If you are part of an organisation making a difference for community, share what you are up to below and we’ll reshare!

04.01.2022 A key step to making a change is building YOUR vision. Our Expand Your Impact workshop series supports changemakers and community leaders to do this. Comment below to share your vision

04.01.2022 GREAT PEOPLE DOING GREAT THINGS Annette Mayne and the Reconnect Project are helping people (re)connect with family, friends and essential services by providing refurbished mobile phones, tablets and laptops. The Reconnect Project, based in Sydney, helps refugees to stay in contact with family overseas, women fleeing a situation of domestic abuse, people in transient housing with no fixed address and more. At the same time advocating for repairing and reusing technology t...o reduce impacts on landfill and recycling systems. During Covid-19 lockdown, demand increased exponentially as people without access to technology had no way of maintaining visual contact with their communities. Well done Annette and team and thanks for sharing your positive story of change! If you have a story showcasing great people doing great things, get in touch too, we’d love to hear from you!

04.01.2022 It's been a busy week for Make a Change! Zooming with cows at our Let's Pivot discussion about Strategy Hearing all about BHive Bendigo from Ian McBurney... Accepting applications for our 10/10 Youth Mentoring program Reading about our Let's Pivot participants in The Bendigo Advertiser Phew! Who's ready for the weekend?! P.S. Read Sharon's story here: https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//a-dream-to-take-hun/ Find out more about 10/10 here: https://makeachange.org.au/10-10-youth-mentoring/ Hear Ian's interview here: https://www.facebook.com/MakeaChangeAus/videos/3564706900314225 Register for the next Zoom Discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1678406685675155

04.01.2022 Thanks Annette for sharing your valuable tips for changemakers

04.01.2022 When we get together to share ideas, knowledge and passion, we instil inspiration and motivation to make change happen. Whilst we can’t do that in person at the moment, like in this past project, we can in other ways. That’s why we are super excited to be bringing a new online initiative to bring together changemakers and support communities pivot during this challenging time. Stay tuned for details coming very soon!!

04.01.2022 YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM BENDIGO Applications are now open for our latest 10/10 Youth Mentoring Program being delivered in Bendigo Dec 2020 - Sept 2021 APPLY TO BE A PARTICIPANT ... If you are a young person between the ages of 16 and 25 and are looking for opportunities to learn, connect and gain support from the Bendigo community, apply now to be a participant. APPLY TO BE A MENTOR If you are you an expert, specialist, or competent business support provider who wants to contribute to young people as emerging and future leaders, apply now to be a mentor. 10/10 is a 10-month capacity building initiative, mentoring young people to grow their talents, skills and develop leadership qualities for themselves and their community. Applications close 30th November 2020. Find out more and apply today: https://makeachange.org.au/10-10-youth-mentoring/ This program is initiated by Make a Change Australia, a division of Jumpleads NFP, in partnership with the FRRR, Heywire, Strategem, Beck Legal, BLR Provincial Construction, Y Service Club of Bendigo

03.01.2022 TUNE IN TO CHANGE with Ian McBurney of BHive Bendigo this Monday 7pm This is the first of a new weekly interview series, streaming to our Facebook page from 23rd November, as part of our Let's Pivot program Hosted by Make a Change's Karen Corr, we'll be chatting to Ian about the recently launched community owned person-to-person sharing economy platform - bHive. ... We can't wait to find out more about this world first platform, founded in Bendigo, especially to see how we can all get involved Make sure you Tune in to Change this Monday!! Let us know below who else might want to tune in too #letspivot #makeachange #community Subscribe to Let's Pivot to stay in the loop with all upcoming opportunities: https://bit.ly/join-lets-pivot City of Greater Bendigo, Gannawarra Shire Council, Loddon Shire Council, Ballarat Council, North Central CMA, Coliban Water, The Bushfire Foundation Inc., Bendigo Bank

02.01.2022 Our 10/10 Youth Mentoring program is open for registrations! There are still a few spots left to fill, for mentors and mentees - find out more and register below https://makeachange.org.au/10-10-youth-mentoring/ FRRR, Heywire, Strategem, Beck Legal, BLR Construction, Y Service Club of Bendigo

02.01.2022 Looking to breathe some new life into your project? Get outside of your own head and tap into the ideas of others by coming along to our next series of Let's Pivot Zoom Discussions! Kerstin from The O'Keefe Challenge tells us what she found most valuable about the discussions last year. https://makeachange.org.au/events/category/lets-pivot/... #LetsPivot #MakeAChange Heathcote Community Games

01.01.2022 This is 100% what we found when implementing our 10/10 Mentoring program for community leaders. Check it out https://bit.ly/MACA-10-10

01.01.2022 Let's Pivot starts TOMORROW! Do you know someone who would benefit from being part of the program? If so, be sure to invite them to join us! And don't forget to sign up in time for launch day tomorrow Our first emails will be heading out, filled with info to help you and your community pivot! https://makeachange.org.au/lets-pivot/