November 2018
TED Talk + Toastie (November Networking Lunch)
Pollinators is keeping on with our TED Talk and Toastie Networking Lunch this November. Got an awesome TED Talk in mind? Please send it through to buzz@pollinators.org.au CityHive will supply the bread – please bring your favourite ‘toastie fillings’ so we can all make toasties and watch some inspiring TED talks while having a good old fashioned yarn. About Networking Lunches: Pollinators are inviting ALL members and non-members to join us for a networking lunch event in November. So why not network…
Find out more »November Social Meetup – Christmas Special!
This Social Meetup will be our Pollinators Christmas Special so please come along and celebrate with us for our last meetup of the year! Pollinators host one Social Meetup each month that bring together inspiring topics and guests in compelling conversations. We attract thinkers, doers, innovators and creators around a topic of interest, and combine with good food, drink, venues and facilitation to create amazing experiences. Any presentations are time-limited, focusing more time on discussion, debate, and networking. How to…
Find out more »December 2018
Lunchtime Lab – Midwest Adventure Tours
Come help Pollinators' newest member, Cameron Williams develop adventure tour ideas for a girls weekend getaway. Cameron is currently working on his new tourism venture; Midwest Adventure Tours - please bring your lunch along and support him in his journey. Midwest Adventures is all about discovering the best of Geraldton and the Midwest with personalised guided tours. Cameron is looking to provide a boutique experience for women on a girls weekend. With a time frame of about 2 hrs he…
Find out more »January 2019
Morning Tea for Me – Goals for the New Year
This Morning Tea for Me will be dedicated to helping you set up your goals for the New Year and work out how you will achieve them... You all are working with enormous brain power. The pollinators space is liberating, the talk is intelligent and friendly with so much happening, and so much positive energy... But sometimes we can still feel a little isolated, even when we're surrounded by people. We want to start having regular workshops where we can…
Find out more »February 2019
Imagining the Houtman Abrolhos as a Sustainable Tourism Destination
NATURE-BASED TOURISM AT THE HOUTMAN ABROLHOS ISLANDS Forum - Presented by the Houtman Abrolhos Conservation Network and Pollinators on Tuesday 5 February 2018. 1:00 PM - Sustainable Nature-based Tourism and managing tourist visitation to seabird breeding islands Associate Professor David Newsome, Murdoch University David Newsome is an environmental scientist with expertise in wildlife tourism, geotourism and the biophysical impacts of natural area tourism. 2:OO PM -Science and conservation based ecotourism. What it takes and what it can contribute. Dr…
Find out more »Funtavia 2019
Funtavia will once again be rolling out the awesome Fringe World Festival vibes in Geraldton on the 7th, 8th and 9th of February 2019. This year we have a huge range of acts, from comedy to magic, live music to art, cabaret to family-friendly shows - there really is something for everyone! The festival program boast the likes of Famous Sharron, Garry Starr, Pierre Ulric and Children of the Tide as well as eight local shows totally unique to Funtavia,…
Find out more »Dance for a Difference (Funtavia)
Get ready for a fun night filled with live music, good food and drink, singing and dancing… Dance for a Difference is here again Geraldton! Dance for a Difference is a social event aimed at giving an opportunity for young adults with disabilities to sing, dance and mingle with other members of the community. Our last event was a smash hit with over 60 attendees and this year, we’re bringing it to the highly anticipated Fringe World Festival right here…
Find out more »Pollinators Quiz Night!
Please join Pollinators for a Geraldton-themed Quiz Night hosted by Midwest Adventure Tours! This is a free event but please bring a gold coin donation for Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides. Please bring a small gift (worth $5) each which will go in a hamper to be given to the winning team at the end of the night. There will be 4 rounds but there can only be 1 winning group... - Please RSVP via Eventbrite - Light catering provided -…
Find out more »March 2019
Be Connected – FREE Technology Sessions
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world, offering online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners like Pollinators. The FREE sessions offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence. Older Australians with low internet skills can often feel isolated from their community and family at a time in their lives when feeling connected is increasingly important. Be Connected aims to change that through a family and community centred approach;…
Find out more »TED Talk + Toastie (March Networking Lunch)
Pollinators is keeping on with our TED Talk and Toastie Networking Lunch this March. Got an awesome TED Talk in mind? Please send it through to buzz@pollinators.org.au CityHive will supply the bread – please bring your favourite ‘toastie fillings’ so we can all make toasties and watch some inspiring TED talks while having a good old fashioned yarn. About Networking Lunches: Pollinators are inviting ALL members and non-members to join us for a networking lunch event in March. So why not network while…
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Lunch & Learn – Geraldton Community Energy
Join Pollinators and Geraldton Community Energy for an informative and interactive Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday the 20th of March from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Learn how to get cheaper, greener and more reliable energy right here in the Midwest! Geraldton Community Energy is a start-up, community based ‘profit-for-purpose’ electricity retail enterprise, driven by a focused group of local community members, who are aiming to address a number of energy issues facing our local community. Please RSVP!
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March Social Meetup – Join the Goodness Army!
Please join Pollinators and Scinapse for our March Social Meetup on Friday the 22nd of March to learn everything about Goodness 2019 and how you can get involved! Goodness is the Mid West Festival for science, sustainability and innovation. Pollinators attract thinkers, doers, innovators and creators around a topic of interest, and combine with good food, drink, venues and facilitation to create amazing experiences. Any presentations are time-limited, focusing more time on discussion, debate, and networking. Enjoy the Food: - Light…
Find out more »After Dark In Ancient Rome
After a sell-out “Scitech After Dark” event in 2017, Scinapse brings you Scinapse After Dark in Ancient Rome at the Museum of Geraldton. 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, this exhibition is a must-see! This event is Ancient Rome themed so please dress up – Best dressed on the night will win an awesome door prize. You can…
Find out more »May 2019
Web Girls – A free coding workshop for women
Geraldton{web}Girls is a free full-day coding workshop for women, backed by leading industry mentors. No prior experience necessary - suitable for ages 5 through to 80. This free workshop and includes lunch and a cupcake. RSVP now to secure your place!
Find out more »August 2019
Gero Soup19
What is GeroSoup? GeroSoup live crowdfunds for local innovations and ideas. This GeroSoup, Pollinators are targeting local community groups to talk about the work they are currently doing to spread the Goodness in their community. Whether you are a sports group, charity, dance group, arts group, school group or something else - we want to know about what you are doing and what you might need for your community. Pollinators invites you to come and pitch about your local group…
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