Recycling just got better in CityHive with our new brightly coloured recycling bins, but we need your help to make it effective! In addition to the large recycling bins we also recycle the following items: Batteries – please place in the small black container on the reception desk Food scraps – small container on the […]
Archive | Social Impact
Ecotourism Workshop A Real Hit With Locals
Community members packed The Hive earlier this month to hear from experts and have their say about the future of ecotourism at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands. Attendees heard from international tourism expert, Associate Professor David Newsome who shared his knowledge about adequate protected area management and sustainable nature based tourism at seabird breeding sites. Whilst […]
Connecting Youths in the Coworking Community
Last week, youths from Training Alliance Group Geraldton joined Pollinators coworkers for a unique networking experience. The group undertaking an Employment Skills Course wanted to connect more with individuals in the community, and network with people they otherwise wouldn’t get the chance to meet. Around a feast of fish and chips on the Geraldton Foreshore, […]
After Dark In Ancient Rome!
After a sell-out “Scitech After Dark” event in 2017, Scinapse brings you After Dark in Ancient Rome at the Museum of Geraldton on Thursday March 28th. Come and immerse yourself in the new Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World Touring Exhibition of incredible machines, art and technology. With artefacts, models, catapults, frescoes, armour, weapons, busts, and much more, […]
Young Innovator Finals rock the judges
Young Innovators knock the socks off international Line Up of judges at the final pitching event in Geraldton on Friday the 7th December 2018. The future innovators have delivered some great ideas to help Ocean and Waterway Health to the judging panel and guests and parents looking on in awe. Six primary and high school […]
Sweet Orange Productions – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Sweet Orange Production is a theming and events company specialising in Tropical, Rustic & Nautical themes. We also do weddings, offering the whole package as a celebrant, wedding DJ and of course all the rustic/vintage wedding furniture, lights and gear you need to make your day look amazing! Also, as approved […]
Geraldton’s Botanical Garden gets the go-ahead!
Friends of Geraldton Gardens Inc. (FROGGs for short) recently got the go-ahead they were after to start Stage 1 of the Geraldton Botanical Gardens project. Pollinators have been supporting FROGGs on their journey to develop a Botanical Garden at Maitland Park in Geraldton’s CBD, similar to Kings Park but on a much smaller scale. Pollinators […]
Great Things STEM from Regional Festival
National Science Week got off to a flying start here in the Mid West with the Goodness Festival 2018 delivering the goods at the Trade Training Centre Open Day on August 11. There were robot wars, birds of prey, CO2 drag races, slime, lots of cool trade equipment to play with as well as live […]
Get Ready to Dance for a Difference Gero!
Get ready for a fun night out filled with live music, good food and drink, singing and dancing… Dance for a Difference is here Geraldton! Dance for a Difference will be a social event held at PCYC, aimed at giving an opportunity for young adults with disabilities to sing, dance and mingle with other members […]
Soup Rallies in the Community Troops
On Friday the 22nd of June, CityHive was packed with members, coworkers and the general public for what was an anticipated evening… GeroSoup is an innovative event that crowdfunds support for local innovations and ideas that benefit the wider community. On the night there were four ventures pitched. Every person in the room not only […]
Looking to Invest in the Midwest?..
Geraldton lies at the heart of a region with a diverse economy and many opportunities for agriculture, aquaculture, mining, tourism, manufacturing and infrastructure opportunities. Centrally located between Perth and Broome, in western Australia, the region has the potential to be a home for projects that build on existing strengths, as well as new and innovative enterprises. With […]
Laneway Revitalisation – Have your say
Join representatives of CBD Property Trust and Pollinators to dream up plans for a revitalised laneway outside CityHive. The redevelopment of the old Lotteries House building on Marine Terrace has presented the opportunity to transform the current construction site into a funky, functional space for West End patrons and residents. Join us for this Swarm […]
Mapping future for innovation hubs
A group of can-do Mid West collaborators are planning the future of innovation hubs and spaces in Geraldton. The group of influencers, creatives, business leaders and entrepreneurs will meet at Pollinators’ CityHive on Friday September 16 to consider future physical spaces to enable innovation in our region. Using CityHive coworking space as a case study, the group […]
Geraldton creatives form an alliance
A group of Geraldton creatives and youth services has banded together to support each other’s ventures and add vibrancy to the city. Pollinators, headspace, The Comedy Emporium, Mara Art Aboriginal Corporation and the Arts and Cultural Development Council have signed an MOU as part of their union under Pollinators’ new CreativeHub space in the West […]
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 […]
Gaby Bracks – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? I have started working for myself as a lawyer, practising in the areas of commercial law and wills and estates. I worked for many years in commercial litigation where I saw the difficulties and heartache that can arise when things turn pear-shaped from not having good agreements or structures in place. […]
Horizon HR – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Horizon HR is a consultancy focused on Human Resources apart from recruitment, meaning all aspects of employee relations, performance management, industrial relations, investigations and training. We help employers both get the basics right to avoid common pitfalls, and also deal with challenges like managing performance & disciplinary issues and making strategic decisions […]
Panaceum – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Panaceum Group is a locally owned GP and allied health practice, which also offers onsite pathology and pharmacy. We also have an injury management site including a fully equipped gym with physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and personal trainer. We provide a comprehensive industrial health service to the greater Midwest. Due to the […]
FroGGs – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? My venture is the organisation called FroGGs which is an acronym for Friends of Geraldton Gardens Inc. and I think the title explains its direction. It is a not for profit organisation looking towards the creation of a Botanical Garden tourist Mecca in the CBD of Geraldton. We will target local […]
Soil is Capital – venture profile
Amanda Rowland has been pursuing a remarkable new venture since she was profiled in 2012 and is a past graduate of Catalyst. What is your venture? Edah Station In August, 2015 we (Amanda, Geoff, Angus and Toby) took possession of the lease of Edah Pastoral Station, a 250,000 acre former sheep station east of Yalgoo and the Spelt Project […]