Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group embracing Central Goldfields

21/10/2026

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VOLUNTEERING COUNTS. BUT WHO SUPPORTS THE VOLUNTEERS?

Across rural and regional Victoria, volunteers keep our communities going.

They run sporting clubs, deliver meals, respond to emergencies, care for community facilities and bring people together.

But increasingly, volunteers are also expected to be administrators, fundraisers, compliance officers and managers.

We think the people who support our communities deserve some support themselves.

That's why Volunteering Loddon Mallee has put ten questions to candidates and parties contesting the Victorian election.

We're asking about practical support, sustainable funding, compliance, transport, wellbeing and the future of volunteering in our communities.

Responses are due Thursday 22 October.
We'll share what candidates say so you can see where they stand.

If you're involved in a volunteer organisation, what's the one thing government could do to make your work easier?

Tell us in the comments — and please share this post with your community networks.

19/10/2026

Want to learn how to run better conversations, bring people together and get great ideas moving? Join us for a hands‑on day exploring simple tools that help groups work well, make decisions and take action.

Free Workshop – Art of Hosting

📅 30 October
📍 Community Hub Maryborough
🕤 9:30am–4:00pm
🍽️ Lunch included

The Jeder Institute will be leading this session, bringing their deep expertise in participatory leadership and meaningful conversations. This workshop explores practical ways to harness collective wisdom, strengthen collaboration and support groups to work together with clarity and purpose. You’ll experience simple, hands‑on methods that help people step in, step up and take action on the challenges they care about.

Perfect for leaders, changemakers, volunteers and community builders ready to engage, inspire and collaborate in new ways.
Register at the link - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../thriving-maryborough..

03/10/2026

MVRG is down at Phillips Garden for the Community Festival.

02/10/2026

Congratulations to Bronwen Hayward who has been recognised for decades of community service by being inducted into this years Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

29/09/2026

Our Community Hub Feasibility Study Report is now out in the community. Lots of new initiatives ahead.

25/09/2026

Another free workshop coming up that we think will be genuinely useful for anyone involved in communications, events or volunteer coordination.

Workshop:
Using Volunteers for Social Media - Empower volunteers to safely share your story online
Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Community Hub

This session will show you how to tell your organisation’s story in a clear, consistent and community‑focused way.

We’ll break social media down into simple, practical steps so it feels approachable rather than overwhelming. You’ll learn how to involve volunteers safely, set up easy posting guidelines, and use templates that make content creation quick and stress‑free.

If your organisation wants to build a stronger online presence while keeping things safe, positive and volunteer‑friendly, this workshop will give you tools you can use straight away.

Here’s the link to book https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thriving-maryborough-workshop-series-using-volunteers-for-social-media-tickets-2002105928728

We hope you can join us.

23/09/2026

The Rez needs you. Another brilliant opportunity to volunteer for a really worthwhile cause.

21/09/2026

The Community Hub Feasibility Study is now complete. After extensive input from members of our NFP community over many months and fabulous work from Phillip Walker, our facilitator, the report accurately outlines where our communities are right now and what they need. Thank you to all that participated. This feasibility study is the first stage of the project to create a community hub in the shire for all. The report outlines the next approaches and initiatives that will be undertaken to realise the communities wishes. To view the report please visit www.goldfieldsconnect.net and hit the "Read the full report here" button on the home page.

14/09/2026

Yesterday, Sunday 13th September MVRG were at the Victorian Miniature Railway at Harcourt manning the BBQ. It's a fabulous facility and well worth the visit. Many thanks to Jefferson Hoober of IGA Maryborough and the Carisbrook Lions.

10/09/2026

Learn the basics of creating a computer presentation using MS Power Point or Open Office Presentation.

Presented by Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group, we are a friendly welcoming group aiming to enhance digital literacy.
This free session will be held at Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 14th September from 10.00am to 12.00pm.

We will explore using Presentations to enhance communication.

The session is interactive and provides a safe place to ask questions. As an extra bonus we will see how AI can improve the quality.

We encourage you to come along, participate and complete our survey of topics of interest for next year. Feel free to bring your laptop.

Where: Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre
When: Monday 14th September
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Book in with Kath Ryan on 5468 1511.