From January 2013, residents across the Liverpool Plains have rallied together to declare their communities Coal and Coal Seam Gas (CSG) free.

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

FIREFOXES Australia is a grassroots community group that emerged in the Kinglake Ranges in 2009, following the Black Saturday bushfires. - Conference Poster 2013

Having funding available, Allied Health Injune approached a local artist, Lyn Kadel to create art with the residents of Injune Mt Hutton Retirement Village. - Conference Poster 2013

To keep the frail and aged people with a disability safe in their homes Boggabri HACC Manager, Noreen Boehm, instigated the Smoke Alarm Battery Exchange (SABRE) for the Elderly in New England/ North West in 2002 - Con

AgChatOZ is a virtual online community, that has fostered a platform for rural Australia to engage with their city cousins.

How does a small town of 900 residents in North West NSW, without renowned tourist icons, attract visitors to its region?

Girls With a Purpose this program is designed to prevent the issues attributed to low selfworth, this 10 week program works with adolescent young women aged between 13-17 years. - Conference Poster 2013

A lack of yoga classes in my community, requests from friends to teach them yoga and a desire to share the many health benefits of yoga were the catalysts to commence my yoga teaching - Conference Poster 2013

supplementary Services Program contributes to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people with chronic health conditions - Conference Poster 2013

The funding provided by the Cotton CRC has allowed our group, North West Women in Business, to enjoy workshops and monthly facilitation of ideas, issues and needs of women in our region. - Conference Poster 2013

On returning to Goondiwindi from
the TASTE event, the idea of
hosting a food and wine festival
was presented to Goondiwindi
District Promotions - - Conference Poster 2013

Launched in 2011, Healthy Places is a social enterprise based in Outback NSW, that is positively impacting on people's lives by providing practical skills that address the health issues associated with poor diet

MANAGING YOUR HUMAN RESOURCE: Travelling workshops for rural people. How to get the best out of yourself, your business and your community. - Conference Poster 2013

FundBase provides the following services: Project and strategic planning *Partnership and collaborative alliance building *Group facilitation *Grant writing and fundraising - Conference Poster 2013

The Junee Rhythm n Rail Festival aims to promote Junee as a desired tourist destination by showcasing its unique rail heritage and local musical talent. - Conference Poster 2013

Since commencing in 2001, more than 1950 Shoalhaven students have taken part in accredited training with local service agencies - Conference Poster 2013

Getting more people - and more dollars - into rural and regional owns is a key aim of many civic and community leaders. Tourism, as an industry, is a powerful tool that can help to achieve this.

How integrated planning can build resilient communities - Conference Poster 2013

A sustainable town, a resilient town, must have a sustainable economic base, a resilient economic base.