Thank you Jacqui. I hope you win because your proposal of the book in all schools will benefit a huge group of young people and their teachers. Positive stories that inspire all.
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Humans in Geelong Book to INSPIRE, CONNECT, STRENGTHEN our Community.
Positive local stories of opportunities, equity, cultural diversity, sustainability, creativity.
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Suggested by: Jacqui
Project partner: Geelong Sustainability Group Incorporated
Region
Barwon
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It's time to share positive local stories! We'll INSPIRE, CONNECT, STRENGTHEN our community by producing an inspirational, educational 200-page book: -45 stories about local change-makers -additional 35 uplifting quotes -listing all 250 stories to date -stunning local photos -capturing hearts, minds and souls -free copies for schools, libraries, neighbourhood houses and community groups -uniting our community, and the world, with positivity, creativity, hope, education and resilience -backed by City of Greater Geelong, Geelong Library and Geelong Sustainability Inc. Humans in Geelong - a dedicated team of volunteers, with no funding, using social media and demonstrating uplifting community benefits.
Geelong’s in the midst of transformation from a manufacturing hub to a vital clever and creative region.
Using storytelling, as does Aaron Foley, Chief Storyteller in Detroit USA, our book will INSPIRE, CONNECT, STRENGTHEN our community by:
• contributing to creating a fair, just and empathetic community
• supporting local job creation and diverse volunteer contributions
• delivering inspiring ‘Humans in Geelong’ talks & free books to libraries, schools, media, business & BNIs, service clubs, emergency services, faith communities, seniors, multicultural, community, women’s and men’s groups
Stories are powerful and uplifting, they arouse feelings, open minds and stimulate positive change.
COMPLETED PROJECT
Project details
Suggested by: Jacqui
Project partner: Geelong Sustainability Group Incorporated
Region
Barwon
Budget
Votes
347 votes received
Spread the word
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Thanks Deb. This inspirational book about locals who are making a difference would be a huge benefit to all schools. I hope the schools get behind this project and vote for it.
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Love the work of Humans in Geelong! Jacqui is an inspiration and sharing stories that deserve to be heard xx
Thanks Emma. Our team feel privileged to be sharing these positive stories about locals in our region.
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Storytelling is been part of human culture for millennia! These inspiring stories will resonate so well with all those at-risk individuals privileged to hear them and create a wave of motivation throughout the community.
We love that, we want to create a wave of motivation, a movement. We are calling it the HuG movement - Humans uplifting Geelong. Thanks Mark.
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A great community initiative that Cottage by the Sea is proud to be associated with.
Thanks Lachie and Cottage by the Sea. Let's hope we get this project off the ground so the book can go free to all schools, libraries, community groups and tertiary institutions in our region.
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Humans in Geelong have raised awareness of so many important societal challenges from homelessness, mental health, poverty and supporting new refugees. They do this with the utmost respect and empathy and with such a positive narrative. They demonstrate that as a community we have an amazing capacity to love and care for each other. Thank you Humans in Geelong for being such a positive influence in our community.
Thank you Tracey for your kind words and your support.
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Humans In Geelong inspires community spirit, creativity and helping others!
So many good things come of helping others. Thanks for your support.
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An amazing initiative, Jacqui Bennett has put in so much energy reporting on such a positive spin on life. There are wonderful people out there that we do not hear about. In a world is full of negativity this is such an inspirational site.
Thank you for your kind words of support. The community of the Geelong region is amazing and we can't wait to showcase it in a book.
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Fantastic way to here about the amazing people in their communitys Awesome.
Thanks guys. We are thrilled with how the Humans in Geelong project is going and this book is just what our region needs.
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Great resource to share the fantastic things happening in Geelong
There are certainly SO many great things happening in our region, we feel priviledged to be sharing them.
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People need to hear about the amazing people in their community and this is a great way to do this
Thanks, we feel priviledged to be telling the positive stories of people making a difference.
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Pride in our local community is a great motivator. It helps people connect and find common ground.
Thanks, yes, that's our aim, to inspire, connect and strengthen. To use the powerful medium of storytelling to create positive social change.
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"Humans in Geelong" has been very successful in just two years in connecting the Geelong Community through good news stories of individuals and groups that are inspirational in the ways they are making a difference in a great variety of ways. Many of these have been about people who otherwise perhaps did not have a voice through which to project their clever and creative contributions. The proposed book will be a great asset in further connecting, inspiring and strengthening our Geelong community.
Thanks for being part of the team Althea. Our team are amazing. Each person brings their own skills and talents and the overall benefit goes to our community.
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Great work team well deserved 🤗
Thanks Heather. We are so excited about this project and are thrilled with the positive response from the community.
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hoping for an autographed copy!
With love to ...
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Thank you to everyone who has voted for our community book. We aim to inspire - connect - strengthen our community. Please rally as many people as you can to vote for the Humans in Geelong Book.
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We need more positivity in the world to counteract all the negativity heard daily on mainstream media - this coffee book will be a gem of positive people and uplifting stories.
Absolute gems, amazing locals making a difference. Inspiring - connecting - strengthening our community.
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Humans in Geelong stories bring hope, inspiration and a sense that people in our community really care and want to make a difference. Jacqui's book will help start conversations about many topics kept in the shadows.
We are overwhelmed by the huge number of local people and groups that are making a difference. They are all being clever and creative in their own ways and inspiring others.
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Featuring folks who disappear into the fabric of Geelong, but really should be celebrated as the gems they are. I love following the Humans In Geelong stories. It’s incerdible what local folks have achieved and can achieve.
It has been amazing finding out what and who is the fabric that is holding up our community. Everyone has a story.
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This is very special. The opportunity to highlight the wonderful and inspiring things people and organisations are doing in our region is a privilege. At last we have the opportunity to share good news stories.
Positivity is the answer. Having an amazing team of dedicated, like-minded, caring humans has been paramount to this successful project and movement - the HuG movement!
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Inspiring positive stories about our fabulous town
Geelong and region is unique in its size, country community feel, lifestyle, opportunities. It is no wonder there are unlimited inspiring positive stories!
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We have some wonderful people in Geelong, this book will help to showcase them.
Showcasing creativity, sustainable optoins, cultural diversity, health & wellness, equity and opportunities of our region. Thanks for the vote.
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Everything positive helps - great initiative
Thanks Bruce. We have been overwhelmed by the number of positive stories out there, they deserve to be showcased. The future is in good hands.
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This book project will be "good news" information that will highlight the great work done by many "ordinary" people in our area. It will encourage many people to involve themselves in helping others in our community
Inspire - Connect - Strengthen. Thanks Jenny, let everyone know. The more votes the better.
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A magnificent project by Humans in Geelong. Inspiring, Connecting and Strengthening our community.
Thanks Damien. It is a priviledge to share these positive local stories.
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Jan
17 Aug 2018
Hope Cherished Pets win
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Humans in Geelong > Jan
18 Aug 2018
We love working with Cherished Pets to spread the word. They don't have a project in 'Pick My Project' but Humans in Geelong will be featuring them in our Book about the amazing locals who are making a difference.