Goodness to close with celebration, crowdfunding, comedy and cultural tours
This weekend is your last chance to participate in Goodness Festival. There are 5 events on Friday, Saturday Sunday including tours, awards and workshops.
Purpose and Profit is on Friday morning, for those that are leading social change
Four guests who have each lead major social change projects, from charitable crowdfunding to community farms, will share their insights and experience. This unique event is relevant to anyone leading a cause, movement or organisations that aims to do ‘good’ in the world. Workshop participants will leave informed, empowered and connected. Full details online: https://goodness.org.au/event/profit-for-purpose/
Innovation in aquaculture is happening right here in Geraldton!
Friday afternoon is your chance to join a FREE tour inside the fascinating world of high-tech, world-leading research into aquaculture and food production at the Batavia Coast Maritime Institute. Full details and ticketing are online: https://goodness.org.au/event/innovation-in-biodiversity-and-aquaculture-tour/
43 local organisations nominated for Goodness Awards
The Goodness Awards on Saturday are an inspiring showcase of local organisations and individuals creating what is good in, with and for our community. Forty three nominations were received and the eleven award winners will share in more than $10,000 worth of prizes. Tickets are still available for the Goodness Awards night with a fantastic venue, food, drinks and entertainment supplied: https://goodness.org.au/event/goodness-awards/
Unique chance to learn about local Aboriginal Culture
This only happens once a year — this Sunday, Naaguja people will guide a tour of the region by coach, sharing stories on early Aboriginal laws and customs which are the foundation of the social structures, explain differentiating skin groups and how they are guided by the seasons. Participants will experience their strong sense of identity and spirit as they are determined to keep their culture strong for their children and young people. Tickets and details online: https://goodness.org.au/event/naaguja-weeara-cultural-tour/
Improvise on Friday night with Comedy Emporium
Get ready for a night of crazy off the cuff comedy as YOU become the entertainment in a style of theatre you will never forget. Through a series of impromptu situations, suggestions, song, games and hilarious throwdown challenges you will be literally rolling on the floor. Inexpensive, quality fun for all: https://goodness.org.au/event/comedy-emporium-improv-jam/
The major partners collaborating on the Goodness Festival include:
- National Science Week and Inspiring Australia,
- Regional Development Australia Mid West Gascoyne,
- City of Greater Geraldton,
- Northern Agricultural Catchments Council,
- Pollinators Inc.
Media contact: Andrew Outhwaite, Ph: 0466694702 Email: andrew@pollinators.org.au
- On August 28, 2014
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