Ready Communities: The Key to Lasting Social Impact in Regional Communities

What makes a community truly ready for impact? And how can social impact practitioners and investors ensure their efforts create real, lasting change?

Join us for an inspiring conversation where we’ll unpack the concept of "ready communities"—those positioned to embrace, sustain, and scale impact initiatives. This session is for changemakers, funders, and community leaders who want to move beyond good intentions and into meaningful action.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM AEST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) | 11:30 AM (Adelaide, Darwin) | 10 AM (Perth) | 2 PM (Auckland)
💻 Platform: Online
🎟 Cost: Free for BFGN members, $20 for non-members

What You’ll Learn & Do

Discover what defines a "ready community" and why it’s the key to sustainable impact
Learn how social impact practitioners and investors can strengthen community readiness
Gain practical strategies and real-world insights for driving long-term change

At the heart of community readiness are five key indicators that determine a community’s ability to create and sustain meaningful impact (the space between):

✅ Clarity & Understanding – A shared vision of what change looks like
✅ Connection & Connectivity – Strong relationships that enable action
✅ Capability & Capacity – The skills, resources, and leadership needed to drive change
✅ Collaboration for Purpose – Working together effectively toward shared goals
✅ Advocacy & Promotion – Elevating voices and championing change

Speakers

🎤 Hosted by: Kerry Grace – Co-founder, Ready Communities & Evolve Group Network. A leader in regional development, community engagement, and impact-driven leadership.

🎙 Guest Speaker: Dr. Chad Renando – Co-founder, Ready Communities & Research Fellow, University of Southern Queensland. An expert in innovation ecosystems and community transformation.

About Ready Communities

From the Regions, For the Regions. Regional communities know their challenges. But defining aspirations and taking action? That’s where Ready Communities comes in. As a not-for-profit based in regional Australia, we create space for learning, collaboration, and bold new ideas—all framed by our Readiness Index, a powerful tool to measure and sustain real change.

📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore what it takes to build a truly ready community!

🔗 Register now and be part of the movement!