Supporting changemakers

The Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub (TNQDH) was proud to join changemakers from across rural, regional, and remote Australia in Cairns for the 2025 National Changemaker Gathering last week from June 24–26. Hosted by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, the event brought together 50 emerging leaders from 35 communities to strengthen a national network of changemakers equipped to lead community resilience and innovation, particularly in the face of drought and climate challenges.

Knowledge Broker Karen George was invited to present to the leaders on Australia’s Drought Resilient Adoption and Innovation Hubs and how the hubs can support and enable the changemakers to continue their journey towards drought preparedness and building resilience.
Karen said, “It was an incredible gathering of inspiring leaders who are committed to making a change. We look forward to seeing the ideas and plans developed from the gathering making a difference to the regions and communities where action will take place.

“We especially look forward to hearing about the connections gained and how the leaders use the hubs to enable and directly influence community resilience. Attending events like this helps us ensure we are listening, learning, and connecting with those leading change on the ground so we can continue to support resilient, thriving communities.”
The 2025 National Changemaker Gathering built on the momentum of 100+ Changemaker Workshops held across the country and set the foundation for a growing and connected national network of drought-ready leadership.

Image credit: E.Harrington

JULY 2025