Voices for Indi, Wangaratta (2026)

Federal politics in Australia is more divisive than ever. The declining membership of the major political parties has been well documented and the polls have proven an expedient means of engaging an increasingly disinterested public. The power of special interests groups has been on display (mining tax, carbon tax) and there has been much said on the threat to independent media. Within this world

of negative commentary there is a space for an independent voice from civil society; one that advocates for independent business, the community, and regional development. Voices for Indi aims to rebuild the relationship between our politicians and the people and create a new standard for politics in Australia. The Voices for Indi committee was set up in 2012 by a group of Indi residents who shared a common goal of strengthening the relationship between community and policy-makers. V4I has since become an influential people's movement which promotes active participation in democracy. Voices for Indi's core work focuses on developing systems for community engagement and facilitating new means of political action. Extensive community consultation back in 2012/13 led to the community seeking an independent candidate to run for election. Despite Indi having been a safe Coalition seat almost exclusively since Federation, Cathy McGowan was elected in 2013 and 2016. Indi again made history in 2019 when V4I designed a community candidate identification process resulting in Helen Haines becoming the first Independent to succeed another Independent in Australian Federal parliament. We continue to seek ways to mobilise a voting public that is well informed and engaged, and develop political representation that is receptive and representative of the broader community.

11/02/2026

We’re back! Our refreshed committee is excited to kick off 2026 with an important conversation about secure, affordable housing. On 26 and 27 February, Voices for Indi and Community for Benambra are hosting a special event with:
- Helen Haines MP,
- Independent Senator David Pocock,
- Celia Adams, CEO of Beyond Housing,
- Mark Humphries: housing advocate and comedian
We'll explore what we can do locally and nationally to improve housing access and affordability. Plus, enjoy a special screening of the documentary SOLD! Who Broke the Great Australian Dream? - a quirky, factual, and bold take on renting and housing in modern Australia.

Event details:
📅 26 February 6-8pm | Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
📅 27 February 6-8pm | HotHouse Theatre, Wodonga

This event is free to attend for our supporters. Bring a friend and register here: https://collections.humanitix.com/the-housing-crisis

On 26 and 27 February, we’re bringing together a powerful panel to discuss what we can do, locally and nationally, to improve housing access and affordability in Indi.Our speakers include:Mark Humphries, housing advocate, comedian and host of SOLD!Senator David Pocock, Independent Senator for the ...

01/06/2023

Are you in Sydney or surrounding area? If so, you might like to come along to our next book launch event on 18 June Tramshed Complex - Forest Lodge. Hosted by none other than # CharlesFirth from ! Details via link and please share with any Sydney friends 👍🏻

Join Charles Firth, Dr Helen Haines MP, and three of the authors.

29/05/2023

Have you bought our book yet? It's an incredible story

A behind-the-scenes account of how a rural community found its own voice, elected its own independent representatives, and inspired a national movement that is transforming…

12/05/2023

The Indi Way 📙 It’s a great read! We’d love to see you at one of these book launch events - Melb is now fully booked but space at all of the others . Stay tuned for details of event in Sydney - June 18

04/05/2023

BOOK OUT NOW! 📙
Given all that’s happened in Australian politics since the 2013 election, have you been wondering when Voices for Indi would tell their story? Well the time is now! Read a behind the scenes account of how a social and political movement was sparked by the rural community of Indi deciding to step up and create change? Our book, is now in all good bookstores! You can find out more and RSVP to one of our book launch events here! It’s an incredible story! Scribe Publications

The Indi Way – Available now! Now available at your good local bookstore, The Indi Way is our behind-the-scenes account of how a rural community found its own voice, elected its own independent representatives, and inspired a national movement that is transforming Australian politics. Written by t...

30/07/2022

Listen to Nick Haines, key player in Indi, talk about the story of . Then why not pre-order a copy of the upcoming Voices for Indi Book - Nick is one of the chapter authors. Its a rollicking story and we all know what the Indi model has inspired all around the Nation
Pre-order via link in previous post. ( Laneway Press)

The 2022 Australian Election is all about the Independent ‘Teal’ Candidates – but where did this Independent movement come from? Today we talk with Nick Haines, Voices for Indi activist, …

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