Join us at IdeaIgnite to explore innovative strategies that can help you transform your ideas into successful projects. Whether you're looking to enhance community engagement or launch a new business, our event will provide valuable insights and resources. Connect with like-minded individuals and learn to fan the flames of your creativity to drive positive change.
Learn how to Ignite and Fan the flames on a great idea to become a reality!
Are you aged 18 - 24? Live in or around Coonabarabran? Keen to learn key skills to fan an exciting idea to life?
Then this fast paced hands on event is for YOU!
Join Rebel Black & Vivian Evans to uncover how you can make a difference in your community.
In JUST ONE DAY:
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YOU will join others to come up with a great idea for the community of Coonabarabran,
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YOU will Plan it using key tools (Readily applicable to your own future business)
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YOU will Learn how to effectively pitch the idea
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With a team YOU will Pitch it to a live audience who will vote and provide money to the winning idea by the end of the night!
When: 8.45am - 7.30pm Thursday March 27th
Where: The Coonabarabran Club, 54 Cassilis Street, Coonabarabran
Cost: FREE for those aged 18 - 24 years
Catering: Lunch and Dinner provided
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 sports |  2023 Coonabarabran Community Hearty Welcome 7 |  2023 Coonabarabran Community Hearty Welcome 5 |
 Coonabarabran Rotary Club |  2023 Coonabarabran Community Hearty Welcome 4 |  Coonabarabran Galaxy Soccer Club |
 Wambelong Spinners & weavers |  Fitness class kicks off for Bugaldie Bounce Back |  Coona Jockey Club race by Jaap Int Veldt |
 _1 Light the Night - Keithah Buchan revelling in the night activities |  Light the night - Monet discoverning telescopes with Chris McCowage from Coonabarabrans As |  Coonabarabran Netball Club photo |
EVENT Facilitators
Rebel Blacks’ mission in life is to #thrive, #heal and #evolve. She is a human agronomist and syntropic entrepreneur. She founded THE RW Collection, a socially conscious company that incubates enterprises focused on community wealth building and supporting community-minded entrepreneurs at the succession and legacy phase of their life. Over her career spanning more than 24 years in community development, both online and offline, Rebel has generated approximately $50 million in funding and investment through national projects, client support, and local initiatives. In 2021, she successfully led a 'community exit' when her company was acquired by THE Rural Woman Cooperative, an organisation she co-founded and is dedicated to the advancement of rural women and girls. Rebel and her husband also run a social enterprise on their small property on the opalfields at Lightning Ridge supporting emerging micro businesses in food, accommodation, education and performance.
Rebel's innovative work has earned her multiple national and global awards, including NSW Woman of the Year Finalist and Jury's Choice in the Global Women in Tech (Paris). In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, she has recently embraced a new creative journey as a songwriter, performing at notable events like the Cygnet Folk and Tamworth Country Music Festivals.
Rebel's story is one of resilience, innovation, and community impact. She continues to inspire and empower women entrepreneurs through her diverse and transformative endeavors.
Rebel Black
Vivian Evans
Vivian Evans is driven by her core values: connect, create, and collaborate. She is passionate about empowering others and making things happen together.
As Coonabarabran's Community Development Coordinator, contracted to 2357 Development Group, Vivian has led transformative initiatives, including the Empowering Youth Project, working closely with young adults to foster leadership, innovation, and community engagement.
Recognized as an Innovator and early adopter, Vivian was even the subject of a PhD study on innovation. In just the past three years, she has helped her community secure over $1 million through grants and fundraising efforts.
With over 30 years as an award-winning educator and 20+ years as a sole trader, Vivian is also an artist, gardener, photographer, and dedicated volunteer. Her passion for youth empowerment and community growth is at the heart of her work.
She has previously collaborated with Rebel Black in THE Rural Woman Cooperative, supporting rural women across Australia. Now, she is thrilled to join forces again on IdeaIgnite, a project designed to spark creativity and drive positive change.
This is a YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM project.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government
This is a YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM project.
Proudly facilitated by 2357 Development Group Incorporated