National Changemaker Gathering - Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative

Keep the Momentum Going – Build on Your Changemaker Journey

You left your Changemaker Workshop inspired and ready to take action. But sustaining momentum can be challenging—without the right support, ideas can stall, networks can weaken, and the impact you envisioned may feel out of reach.

You’re not alone in this. Many changemakers face resistance to change in their communities, struggle with engaging others, or aren’t sure how to scale their impact. It can be frustrating to feel like the responsibility for progress rests solely on your shoulders.

What if there was a way to reconnect, re-energise, and gain the tools you need to keep making a difference?

 

The National Changemaker Gathering is your opportunity to come together with changemakers from across Australia, share your journey, and learn from leading facilitators.

24-27 June 2025, Cairns, QLD

Reconnect with fellow changemakers and build a powerful support network

Bring your community’s story to the national stage and learn from others

Gain practical skills in working with “stuck” systems, leading conversations, and storytelling for impact

Map out the national changemaker network and explore new opportunities for collaboration

 

Who should apply

 

This event is designed for anyone who has attended a Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative Changemaker Workshop and wants to:

  • Stay connected and inspired by a national movement.
  • Develop new changemaking skills for long-term impact.
  • Share and contribute to the conversation by sharing their region's journey and learn from others.
  • Turn inspiration into sustained action.

 

 

What's included

 

  • Three full-day workshops with a range of facilitators. Your attendance at all full days is required.
  • Travel to and from Cairns from nearest departure airport on Monday 23 June and Friday 27 June 2025.
  • Accommodation and most meals at Cairns Colonial Club.

Not included:

  • Dinner on Monday and Wednesday.
  • Travel to and from nearest departure airport.
  • Incidental costs and activities not related to the event.

 

 

Timeline

  • Applications close midnight, 23 April 2025.
  • You will hear whether you're successful before 7 May 2025. Then our team will contact you to book travel.*

 

 

Spaces are limited. Apply now and keep your changemaking journey alive.

 

This program has received funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. It's delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
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