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Established in October 2004, the Bendigo Young Professionals Network aims to attract, retain and develop Young Professionals within the Greater Bendigo Region

31/08/2026

Introducing our YPN Finance After Five Speakers!

✨Meet Hayley DeJong!✨

As Director and Senior Mortgage Broker at Proactive Finance Group, Hayley has over 20 years’ experience in banking and finance.

Known for her down-to-earth, no-jargon approach, Hayley is passionate about making homeownership feel less overwhelming and helping people understand what’s actually possible. She loves helping first home buyers navigate the process, ask the right questions, and make confident decisions about one of the biggest financial steps they’ll take.

💡 Get your questions ready for one of our trusted local experts in all things home buying, there’s no silly questions when it comes to home ownership!

YPN Finance After Five will be held on Thursday 17 September (6:30pm) at the Emporium Creative Hub

Get your ticket now, link in our bio!

20/08/2026

Save the Date! We are thrilled to announce YPN’s Finance After Five!
Join us to hear from an incredible panel of experts discuss all things finance.

Maybe you’re looking to purchase your first home? Or maybe you’re keen to understand other ways to build wealth outside the property market.
Either way you’ll walk away with practical tips and tricks from our local experts!
So mark your calendars and come along with all your money questions

Tickets and more info, via the link in our bio

29/05/2026

We recently held our very first YPN event for 2026!

It was fantastic to introduce our new committee, reconnect with familiar faces, and welcome some new ones into the group. A big thank you to the Courthouse Hotel for hosting us, and to everyone who came along and got involved. We loved the energy in the room and are already looking forward to getting together again soon and continuing to build momentum with more engaging events.

Our committee will be meeting in the coming weeks to start planning for the rest of 2026 and into 2027, and we’d love your input! If there are any speakers, topics, or event ideas you’d like to see on the calendar, drop them in the comments or send us a message.

13/05/2026

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!!

If you’ve been thinking about coming, consider this your sign to actually do it. Grab your mates, throw something on, and come have a drink with us 🍸

Good people, good chats, and a genuinely fun night without the awkward networking vibes.

📍 The Courthouse Hotel
⏰ 6–8pm tonight

It’s not too late to grab a ticket via the link in our bio 🎟️

12/05/2026

The count down is on to YPN’s first event, this Thursday!

Come along for a drink, a bite and some great conversations.

Coming on your own? Even better! The YPN committee is full of fresh faces this year too and we can’t wait to say hi 👋

Thursday 6pm

Head to the link in our bio for tickets! 🎟️

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07/05/2026

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Thursday May 14th, 6–8pm

Our first event is ONE WEEK away and gosh we are excited, our new YPN committee can’t wait to meet you!

Interested to meet some new people and make some great connections? Then you’ll love this informal, relaxed rendezvous at the Courthouse, no awkward networking vibes we promise!

Grab your tickets in the link in our bio and share with a friend! We can’t wait to meet you 😄

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05/05/2026

Last but not least!  Wrapping up the intros with a few more of the faces behind the new YPN committee.

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know there’s quite a few of us, so this is part 3 of 3 of the introductions.  Also while we have you TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE for our first event so go sign up if you’re keen to have a few drinks and meet some pretty cool people head to the link in our bio 😉

Madison: As a commercial lawyer at OFRM I spend my day helping local business with everything from leases, T&C’s, employment contracts to purchasing commercial property. On the weekend I can be found at pilates, vintage shopping or on the couch with my dog.  Tash: Working for a local builder doing the estimating and accounts, I love being part of people’s new home journey, from helping them decide their colours to handing over the keys on moving day. If I’m not at work, chances are I’m reading or watching sports, or both!  Linden: Hi, I’m Linden a proud Minang Noongar woman and I work in arts and culture. I’m really passionate about creating opportunities for young people entering creative careers. I moved to Bendigo in 2020 (just in time for lock downs) and really excited to finally be finding my feet both professionally and socially in Bendigo, with my partner and our 2 fur babies (yes I have become someone who speaks about their dogs like they are children 😂).  Jesse:
I’m a community-focused creative who works with local councils and organisations to bring people together through art, music, and genuinely fun events across regional areas. I love creating spaces that feel vibrant, inclusive, and easy to walk into, and I’m excited to be part of something that helps people connect in a real way.

01/05/2026

TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE 
We’re kicking things off for 2026 with our first YPN event, a relaxed social night to meet the new committee and actually get to know the people behind it.
 What ever stage you are at in your working life to date we would love to meet you. No pressure, no awkward formalities, just a good night with good people.
 Thursday 14th May 6–8pm 📍 The Courthouse Hotel, Bendigo
 Your ticket includes a drink on arrival and some food, so you can just show up and enjoy it.
 Bring a friend, your partner, or come solo, either way you’ll leave knowing more people than you came with.
 Tickets are live via the link in our bio 🎟️

28/04/2026

Send this to the friend who’s always saying “we should go out more” 👀

We’re keeping our first event super simple, just a good night, good people, and an easy way to get out and meet a few new faces without it feeling like a whole thing.

Thursday May 14th, 6–8pm

Tickets are going live this week, so keep an eye out.

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24/04/2026

Back with a few more of the faces of the new YPN committee! If you saw our last post, you’ll know there’s quite a few of us, so we’re continuing with part 2 of 3 of the introductions.  So here’s a few more of the faces you’ll be seeing at our first event of the year on the 14th of May!

Ashleigh: I’m an Operations Manager with a background in HR. When I’m not at work, I’m being bossed around by my two toddlers. I am passionate about connecting with and uplifting others.  Alisha: At Be.Bendigo you will find me behind the scenes, keeping our events, leadership programs, and daily operations running like a well-oiled machine. If something’s happening, chances are I have had a hand in making it all come together.

When I am not at Be.Bendigo, I am busy running my own children’s party business and volunteering my time as treasurer at my local church. At home, I am surrounded by my ever-growing indoor plant collection.  Makayle: Hi, I’m Makayle, HR Advisor at Strategem. I’m passionate about supporting people to succeed and reach their goals, both professionally and personally. I believe that fostering a positive, supportive environment is key to helping individuals grow and thrive, which is one of the reasons I joined YPN. 
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me on the netball court playing for Strathfieldsaye, at the gym, or having a glass of red at one of Bendigo’s amazing restaurants (huge foodie!)

Address

Bendigo, VIC
3550

Website

https://bebendigo.com.au/initiatives-and-resources/young-professionals-network/, https://events.humanitix.com/ypn-kick-o

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