Goodness Festival program unveiled
More than 3000 people are expected to be enthralled by the wonders of science during National Science Week activities conducted as part of this year’s Goodness Festival from August 13 to 21. More than a dozen local organisations including Pollinators, Regional Development Australia Mid West Gascoyne, WA Museum, Northern Agricultural Catchments Council, TAFE and others […]
Problem solvers to unite in Geraldton
Enquiring minds looking to solve problems in Geraldton are registering to put their problem-solving abilities to the test at GovHack Geraldton on July 29 to 31. Anyone interested in helping use government data in exciting new ways to solve problems facing our city is welcome to register. GovHack Geraldton facilitator Summer Pirrottina, who is coordinating GovHack […]
Happy coworker – one coworker’s story
When marketing consultant Katarina Smelikova moved to Geraldton three years ago, she threw herself into her new business, Flash Marketing, working from home in her new house. But it didn’t take long for the shine to wear off – she was lucky to have a home office, but it was so dark. And she yearned for […]
Pollinators showcased to nation’s leading social enterprises
The nation’s leading social enterprise advocates invited Pollinators to present at their annual conference in Melbourne last month. Pollinators Learning Lead and co-founder Andrew Outhwaite presented Pollinators as an example of a successful social enterprise in regional Australia to participants at the Social Traders Masters Conference 2016. Mr Outhwaite said feedback on what Pollinators had achieved and […]
Calling Mid West’s brightest to get creative at GovHack
Pollinators is calling on the Mid West’s brightest to get creative with government data during GovHack, in Geraldton from July 29 to 31. The GovHack competition is about encouraging and celebrating our technical and creative capacity, connecting citizens with government, and building on the social and economic value of open data published by government. Put […]
Masters IT- Venture profile
What is your venture? We solve your problems and create solutions. Our expertise ranges from IT through to data management and customised websites to enable your business. 2. What’s inspired your work? After speaking with business owners in Geraldton, it’s evident that technology often isn’t being used to its full potential. Whether it’s backup solutions […]
Innovators to bring fine dining to Geraldton
Two Pollinators members plan to capitalise on the city’s local produce to showcase the region, provide a fine-dining experience and raise funds for innovation, with plans afoot for a team of travelling chefs to offer a degustation experience in an iconic Geraldton location. The duo discussed plans for such a dining experience at Pollinators’ LunchTime […]
Goodness Festival to Inspire
Pollinators and partners have met to plan a range of inspiring science, sustainability and innovation activities during the 2016 Goodness Festival in Geraldton. Held over National Science Week from August 14th to 21st, the Goodness Festival brings together a kaleidoscope of exhibits, activities and presentations aimed at thrilling participants with the wonders of science and innovation. Last […]
Pollinators Re-structure for Growth
In early 2016, the Pollinators Board, supported by Farlane and Pracsys, finalised work on a new Strategic Business Plan to guide Pollinators’ growth over the next 5 years. Through consultations with members and partners and via Board and staff workshops, several challenges facing Pollinators were identified that must be addressed to deliver on our mission […]
Carolyn Fox – Member Profile
1. What is your venture? I’m a one Fox show. I assist small businesses in whatever administrative areas they need. I also offer consultations and advice around various aspects of administering a small business. This includes researching software, running recruitment processes, doing social media plans and posting, resume writing, personal assistant duties, production of graphics/logos and much more. I […]
Partner Profile – Mid West Development Commission
1. What is your venture? The Mid West Development Commission (MWDC) is a State Government statutory authority that strives to encourage the sustainable development of Western Australia’s Mid West region. 2. What’s inspired your work? The MWDC works to promote the sustainable development of Western Australia’s Mid West region by liaison with stakeholders including, community […]
Developing a Volunteer Credit Bank
A team of about 10 people collaborated to progress a ‘bank’ of volunteer credits to better encourage and reward volunteerism in Geraldton, at Pollinators’ Lunchtime Lab session last Wednesday. The Luchtime Lab session followed from Pollinators’ most recent GeroSoup in which Pollinators member Christian Watters pitched the idea of developing such a bank of volunteer credits to better value the […]
Why coworking rocks
A testimonial from Kate Thompson, Blue City Mediations Before I started community hosting I used to go into McDonalds, the Library, open my laptop in between the driver’s seat and the steering wheel hotspotting my mobile phone to get reception. Floating around town. I always felt a little bit unsure of how things worked at Pollinators. I knew […]
ACDC joins CreativeHub
Pollinators’ new CreativeHub premises is transforming into the vibrant, multipurpose creative space that Pollinators planned for, with the Arts and Cultural Development Council (ACDC) the latest venture to move into the West End CreativeHub premises at 189 Marine Tce. The ACDC move marks a major transformation for the region’s peak arts organisation, which is not only moving […]
Mums and downsizing corporates reap coworking benefits
Work-from-home mums and downsizing companies in Geraldton are reaping the benefits of coworking as a way of escaping the home office and adjusting to a downsizing economy. Pollinators, which offers the state’s leading regional coworking premise, is experiencing an increase in interest from both sectors as they adjust to personal needs and economic fluctuations. Pollinators […]
Budding filmmakers in action
Budding filmmakers have their creations on YouTube after learning the art of filmmaking at Scinapse’s SciFilm workshops on April 29 and 30. A group of students at Learning Tree school, and a group of adults at Pollinators’ CityHive, learned how to use their mobile devices to capture three-minute science-related stories, then edit them and prepare […]
Innovators pitch at GeroSoup
Two Geraldton innovators pitched vastly different ideas – supporting original comedy acts and creating a tradeable bank of Geraldton volunteers – at Pollinators’ GeroSoup event on Friday. Held every three months, GeroSoup is designed for anyone with an idea to pitch to an audience to gain feedback and money to support the idea’s development. At Friday’s […]
Unveiling a plan for innovation
Pollinators has unveiled its plan to make the region a national leader in innovation. Pollinators Chairman Paul Dyer launched the Pollinators’ Five-Year Strategic Business Plan at the Pollinators AGM on Friday. Mr Dyer said the rise in startup enterprises spelled exciting times for Pollinators and its mission to nurture healthy, resilient communities. “Startup enterprises soared […]
Jason McFarlane – Member profile
Who are you? I am a father, surfer, struggling vegie gardener… and economist. 2. What are you working on? I have recently launched Far Lane with my colleague Kaitlyn. We partner with communities, organisations and agencies to build relationships, systems and resources required to sustain positive change. 3. Who do you collaborate with? Our partners […]
Samille Mitchell – Member Profile
Who are you? I’ve just started as Pollinators’ Communication Coordinator. I love, love, love Pollinators’ work in supporting community, sustainability and innovation so am thrilled to be involved. What are you working on? Aside from my work at Pollinators, I’m also a freelance journalist and public relations consultant and creator of Inspired Magazine, which shares […]
