Our Community Hub Feasibility Study Report is now out in the community. Lots of new initiatives ahead.
New Community Hub Feasibility Study complete
The Community Hub Feasibility Study is now complete. After extensive input from members of our NFP community over many months and fabulous work from Phillip Walker, our facilitator, the report accurately outlines where our communities are right now and what they need. Thank you to all that participated. This feasibility study is the first stage of the project to create a community hub in the shire for all. The report outlines the next approaches and initiatives that will be undertaken to realise the communities wishes. To view the report please visit www.goldfieldsconnect.net and hit the “Read the full report here” button on the home page
MVRG first AGM 2026
MVRG recently had its first AGM where all office bearers were returned. Kerrie Dowling of Committee for Maryborough officiated and offered an insightful talk as to what the future may hold for the Maryborough and surrounds NFP sector. MVRG remains committed to delivering for our community. Through the FRRR initiative in Maryborough and their trust in our communities to deliver positive outcomes we can foster real initiatives that will make our lives better. These are exciting times.
Disability Expo organised by Rivergum Support
The Disability Expo, organised by Rivergum Support was held this Thursday at the basketball court behind the Community Hub, Nolan street, Maryborough. It was a brilliant expo for anybody involved in the disability sector. Thank you to all those groups who participated.
Kerrie Dowling of Committee for Maryborough receiving the Best Community Event this past Australia Day
It was MVRG’s absolute privilege to nominate the Goldfields Community Festival for best event these past Australia Day honours. It is a fabulous event focussing on community groups in our shire. Congratulations to Kerrie Dowling and the team for the work they do in bringing such an important event to Maryborough reinforcing the power of NFP groups in our communities.
Community Hub Feasibility Study Project Coordinator appointed
Stemming from the FRRR initiative in Maryborough and the resultant call from our NFP community towards the need for a Hub, a feasibility study has kicked off with the appointment of Phillip Walker as the Project Coordinator. Phillip will soon be contacting groups and individuals around the shire so we ask our NFP members to start thinking about how a potential Hub may best work for them.
(Article and photo courtesy of the Maryborough Advertiser)
16 Days of Activism 2025
MVRG actively supports Zonta Central Goldfields in recognising the 16 days of Activism against domestic violence. A worldwide initiative to highlight the horror of violence against women and girls that still pervades our society. This year Zonta, together with the Maryborough District Hospital, organised a march through the streets of Maryborough to highlight and bring to notice the reality of domestic violence in our community, particularly against women and girls. Volunteerism not only includes being there for our extensive NFP community but also for supporting issues that concern all of us. Below is a link to the video of the march.
A FRRR initiative-Jeder Institute presentation at the Maryborough Town Hall
The Jeder Institute recently ran a one day “Foundations of Asset-Based Community Development” (ABCD) course at the iconic Maryborough Town Hall as part of a FRRR initiative.
It was for groups who have assets, people, networks, buildings, skills and ideas. It was about how to make the best use of those assets in engagement, connection and building community.
Attendees learnt a lot about how to identify, engage and build on our community assets, individuals and groups. MVRG members were present and all agreed it was a terrific day where the knowledge gained will enhance their initiatives moving forward.
FRRR workshops are always brilliant and the MVRG strongly recommends them to everyone. The highly skilled facilitators regularly work across the world and Australia There will be more opportunities coming down the track.
Maryborough Street Harvest
It is important to highlight the critical work that our local nfp organisations do across the shire. The MVRG is committed to realising and identifying through film those organisations. The Maryborough Street Harvest group provide support, necessary resources and a proactive approach to sustainable practices that can benefit all of us.
Maryborough Community Garden
The MVRG is initiating a series of short films that highlight NFP groups across the shire because so many do not know what actually goes on in our shire. This is the first one featuring the Maryborough Community Garden, an initiative driven by passionate people who believe that community delivers through a common purpose.