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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
We visited the Maryborough Community Garden group at work in their temporary base in Spring Street, where they grow and nurture vegetables and herbs for their community. Even though it’s a small plot they produce kilos of veggies each year. Please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MaryboroughCommunityGarden/
to check in with what they are up to and see if it’s something you’d be interested in. Another example of the vast network of Maryborough volunteers who work hard and selflessly for all of us right across the shire.
A very well attended Energy Breakthrough Kitchen Table Conversation event was held at the Community Hub. Thank you to those that turned up and contributed with their thoughts and ideas for the future of Energy Breakthrough in Maryborough. This was an important event, bringing community members together sharing ideas and having their voices heard.
Our Maryborough and Surrounds community is well on it’s way in its FRRR journey. We’ve had the announcement of our facilitator, Alistair Shaw and together we look forward to refining our roadmap working together as a community for the betterment of all our NFP members. There will be exciting times ahead that will bring a lasting positive effect for all of us.
The Zonta Club of Central Goldfields IWD 2025 #Accelerate Action for Gender Equality dinner on March 3rd at the Maryborough Golf Club was a great success.
Our special thanks to our keynote speaker, former local Wendy Field, Program manager for Agriculture Victoria who engaged the audience of 180 with her life’s journey.
Thanks to MC Helen Kaptein , singer Amanda Woods, the MEC music ensemble accompanied by teacher Sarina Walter, and the staff of Maryborough Golf Club for joining Club members that made it a night to remember.
All monies raised will support their local projects supporting women to “Build a Better World for Women and Girls”
The 2025 Maryborough Junior Basketball Tournament will be held at the Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre, the Tullaroop Leisure Centre, the Maryborough Education Centre Stadium and the Castlemaine War Memorial Stadium, McGrath Street, Castlemaine across two days, on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February 2025. The tournament sees teams arrive from all over Victoria, bringing a large number of visitors to the area.
The Maryborough Resource Group (MVRG) is assisting the organisers of the event
to source volunteers to lend a hand over the event period. We are looking for a number of casual volunteers who can offer a couple of hours at one or more of the stadiums, on either day or both, to don a high vis vest and help out with basic information for players, families and spectators.
A list of specific tasks will be provided, for court supervisors at each stadium, however most of the requests revolve around directing people to toilets, local shops, water fountains, game locations and times etc.
This is a rewarding one-off opportunity to assist at the event which will be greatly appreciated by the Maryborough Basketball Association. You will also be doing something really important for Maryborough’s local youth.
There are no special skills or knowledge required. Working With Children Check is of course required. If you need help to get a WWCC, the MVRG can assist.
Please call us on 0475125455 or email at maryboroughvrc@gmail.com if you’d like to be part of this terrific local event.
