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Every community has places that quietly hold it together. For more than 23 years, Breakfast Club Redcliffe Inc. has been one of those places. What began as a simple breakfast service has grown into one of the Peninsula’s most important community hubs, providing food, connection and practical support to hundreds of people each week. As the cost of living continues to rise and housing insecurity becomes more visible across our region, organisations like Breakfast Club Redcliffe

Northside Networking Nights, Coffee Clubs, oh my! One of the best minds and texts around gathering is Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering. Priya Parker’s core message is that gatherings should be designed with purpose, not left to chance. It's about being intentional on who is in the room, guiding deliberate conversations, and close with clear next steps. We knew at the beginning of starting River North in 2025 that hosting and attending gatherings was integral to our work. At

When we say the word 'grassroots' or term grassroots organisation, what do we really mean? These organisations are powered by local people, in a specific place, who have boots on the ground to understand the strengths and opportunities within a place - and how best to enact change and then taking action, together. It doesn't matter how many organisations I've visited, or changemaking unicorns I've encountered - they still amaze me every time. I learn something new in every c