The Northern Rivers is on the frontline of climate disruption—facing intensified fires, floods, and deep systemic strain. In the wake of the 2022 floods, grassroots response efforts flourished, yet the burden on local leaders remains profound. Many are under-resourced, isolated, and stretched thin, with little space to reflect, collaborate, or recover. At the same time, new and emerging leaders are stepping up—often without the support or pathways needed to grow their capabilities or work across complex systems.
The Seed Changemakers Collective is a direct response to this reality. After 18 months of listening to changemakers across the region, one message is clear: leaders need support that is relational, responsive, and rooted in place. Grounded in systems leadership, this program will create the conditions for collective resilience by equipping changemakers with the skills, tools, and relationships needed to lead with care. Through training, mentoring, and capacity-building, the Collective will help local leaders and organisations thrive and seed transformative change across the region.