2020: Recent project updates

Delivering BIEDOs’s Grant-ED 101: Creating a "grant ready” project workshop in Eidsvold in the North Burnett during September 2019. Image courtesy of BIEDO (Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation).

Delivering BIEDOs’s Grant-ED 101: Creating a "grant ready” project workshop in Eidsvold in the North Burnett during September 2019. Image courtesy of BIEDO (Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation).

And just like that, 2020 is off and racing! The last couple of months of 2019 were exceptionally busy and I loved every moment. Here’s a snapshot of what I got up to around the South and North Burnett regions:

  • September: Facilitated Grant-ED 101: Creating a "grant ready” project workshops in the communities of Blackbutt (South Burnett) and Eidsvold (North Burnett)

  • September: Provided business planning support for the team behind the Maidenwell Country Muster and The Sauce Man QLD

  • September-October: Coordinated a three day school holiday workshop with youth in Murgon (South Burnett), revitalizing a public community space with facilitating artist Kane Brunjes. Over the three days we had 67 community members (some as young as 3 years old!) pick up a paint brush and join in. This project was made possible by the support of South Burnett Regional Council, South Burnett PCYC and the Regional Arts Fund.

  • October: Discussed business plans and cash flow forecasting at BIEDO’s Taking Care of Burnett Inland Business workshop in Murgon (South Burnett)

  • October: Completed the Arts Fundraising & Sponsorship unit as part of my studies with Deakin University to obtain a Master of Business (Arts & Cultural Management)

  • November: Commenced the Human Resource Management unit as part of my studies, currently on track to complete my Masters by end-2021.

  • December: Hit “submit” on the last grant application for 2019. By my calculations, this was application #16 for the year, with applications written for a number of clients, as well as seeking support the Murgon Youth Public Art Project.

Murgon Youth Public Art Project in September-October 2019, revitalizing the Lamb Street amenities block through three days of community art workshops. With participants ranging from age 3 - 15, it was a busy three days - pictured here with facilitat…

Murgon Youth Public Art Project in September-October 2019, revitalizing the Lamb Street amenities block through three days of community art workshops. With participants ranging from age 3 - 15, it was a busy three days - pictured here with facilitating artist Kane Brunjes (left) and three workshop attendees. Image courtesy of Cr. Kathy Duff.

I would like to extend my gratitude to my valued clients, project partners and collaborators who supported my business during 2019. I can’t wait to see what 2020 brings!

Workshop announcement: Blackbutt!

Back by popular demand, next month I’ll be facilitating another Creating a “grant ready” project workshop as part of the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation’s Grant-ED program (thanks to BIEDO for coordinating and for inviting me to facilitate this session!).

Workshop announcement: Grant-ED 101: Creating a “grant ready” project

Cost? Free!

When? Tuesday 10th September (tea & coffee provided)

Where? Bunya Nut Cafe (Bistro Room), 39 Coulson Street BLACKBUTT

RSVP your attendance to community@biedo.org.au or 0400 695 456

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Image courtesy of BIEDO

Image courtesy of BIEDO

Recap: Grant-ED 101 with BIEDO in Biggenden

Last month I headed to Biggenden with Team BIEDO to facilitate the “Grant-ED 101: Creating a ‘grant ready’ project” workshop for community and small business. It was my first visit to the North Burnett since taking the family to the Gayndah Orange Festival and it didn’t disappoint - we stopped along the way for road side pumpkins and to chat to the crew droving a mob of over 1300 head cattle through the region (6 months on the road and counting).

Image: Roadside pumpkins direct from the farm gate near Coalstoun Lakes

Image: Roadside pumpkins direct from the farm gate near Coalstoun Lakes

The workshop attracted small business owners, volunteers from community groups and representatives from the not-for-profit sector who traveled from around the North and South Burnett and as far as Bundaberg to attend - a big thank you to those who attended and to BIEDO for inviting me to take part.

Image: Facilitating the Grant-ED 101 workshop in Biggenden on 31st July. Image courtesy of BIEDO

Image: Facilitating the Grant-ED 101 workshop in Biggenden on 31st July. Image courtesy of BIEDO

Workshop announcement: Creating a "grant ready" project

I’m pleased to be teaming up with Kristy Frahm (CEO, Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation) to co-facilitate this workshop as part of BIEDO’s Grant-ED program. If you’re in or around the Burnett Inland, I would love to see you there!

This free workshop is for community groups, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals who are looking to be "grant ready"! This workshop in the Grant-ED series will look at developing an idea or project from A to B, so that you're prepared when the next grant opportunity arises.

If you're new to grant writing, looking to hone your grant writing skills, or maybe you've experienced "grant burn out" following a last minute grant application - this workshop will add some tips and tricks to your tool kit before your next submission!

Cost? Free!

When? Thursday 13th June 9 - 11:30am (morning tea provided)

Where? 80 Gore Street, Murgon (BIEDO HQ)

RSVP your attendance to community@biedo.org.au or 0400 695 456

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