It might have been a bit chilly and wet but that didn’t stop the hardiest of Dalby’s cultural champions turning out for a couple days training on governance and Association management. The times they are a changing so a brush up on the principles of governance and some extra knowledge and skills on how to help Association’s run more effectively went down well with the small but enthusiastic group. Thanks to the agency of Dalby Regional Council and Flying Arts, Associations in Dalby might run a little more smoothly now and be better placed to realise their aspirations. Great to be out and about in the Western Downs again.

A joy to be back in one of my favourite regional towns, Charters Towers. This time it was an RADF Committee induction workshop backed up with a special RADF briefing and grant writing workshop for the community. The incoming RADF committee is an enthusiastic, eclectic group which bodes well for stretching the reach and diversity of the program throughout the Shire. The grant writing workshop was also a stimulating session, working with a hardy and inspirational group of arts, cultural and community stalwarts. So great to work with the community champions.