A new giving circle initiative is set to take root in the Northern Rivers, with the official launch of Seed Northern Rivers and its flagship program, the Seed Giving Circle, on Friday, June 27 at the Byron School of Art.
Organisers say the Wild Imaginings event, ‘marks both the launch of the Seed Giving Circle and the official renaming of Mullum SEED to Seed Northern Rivers’.
It’s led by long-time environmental advocate, Techa Beaumont, who says it reflects ‘a new chapter in the organisation’s evolution – one grounded in connection, regional collaboration, and long-term systems change’.
‘We’re not just a hub anymore – we’re a thriving ecosystem of people and projects, committed to regenerating place, shifting power, and building a resilient future together.’
Techa says, ‘The Seed Giving Circle invites community members to contribute a minimum of $10 per week or $500 per year, pooling resources to fund bold, community-led projects’.
‘Half of all contributions support a small grants program for grassroots initiatives; the other half sustains the ongoing work of Seed Northern Rivers to connect, support, and amplify this growing network of local changemakers’.
Speakers for the June 27 event include Techa, Mandy Nolan, Thomas Keily, Emily Lubitz, Jo Immig, Mason Taylor, Greens MLC Sue Higginson and a rep from youth activist group, Ocean Voices.
Wild Imaginings will run from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Friday, June 27. Entry is free and open to all.
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