The inaugural Booligal Sheep Races were held in 1998 when locals decided to have a bit fun and light relief from the grim prospects of drought and low commodity prices. - Conference Poster 2013

From January 2013, residents across the Liverpool Plains have rallied together to declare their communities Coal and Coal Seam Gas (CSG) free. This has followed their frustration as to their lack of power in a system that favours the StateConference Poster 2013

After many questions, the Manager, decided it would be good to incorporate all the information into one information session. Centrelink, The Department of Fair Trading, HACC Development & HACC Physiotherapist and Donate Life were contacted.Conference Poster 2013

Henricks Park was formed as a community project instigated by the Community Development Officer, and local artists of Injune district. Two blocks of land were donated to house the park. 60 willing volunteers from Injune, Roma and Arcadia Valley Conference Poster 2013

The Yaama Ganu Centre is a social enterprise project of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES). - Conference Poster 2013

To predict the social and economic impacts of changes in agricultural production including cotton on community wellbeing and resilience a different scales in the context of changes to water availability arising from policy and climate change. *To inform the development of appropriate responses and mitigations at different geographic scales including through participatory methods.

This booklet is targeted at individuals and groups with an interest in grass roots community development. The aim of these case studies is to illustrate how successful community ventures can rejuvenate, or add to a community or region. It is hoped others may learn from the experiences and successes of others who have moved to undertake community projects.

Snapshot of farmer health 2010

GRDC Capacity Strategy

Supporting the People who Strengthen Our Regional Communities