Activate Community

Activate Community Saskia - Activate Community Consulting is a strategic business consultant helping small business and not for profits grow, adapt and thrive.

Services include:
Strategic planning, Event management, Funding strategy, SWOT analysis, Governance, Coaching... One of the things I have enjoyed most in all my jobs has been bringing projects to life and helping communities flourish. I enjoy taking a strategic approach while following a clear process. Over the past 20 years I have worked across the private and public sector in event management,

marketing, project management, community and economic development. Ten years in Government including three in local Government, has given me the knowledge on how to navigate this complex world. Grant writing and management has played a big part in each of my roles. I have seen first hand what can be achieved and how communities can be transformed with just a little help. My services include grant writing, grant management, event management, project management, business case writing and coaching.

๐Ÿ™Œ Big shout-out to the team at !We needed some t-shirts and caps before the Benalla Street Art Festival, and they delive...
01/06/2026

๐Ÿ™Œ Big shout-out to the team at !

We needed some t-shirts and caps before the Benalla Street Art Festival, and they delivered a super quick turnaround, getting everything to us in just 2 days!

Not only was it incredibly fast, but the quality is absolutely top-notch. I'm ending up wearing the T shirts all the time because they are so comfortable.

A special thank you to for suggesting uniforms during our pre-planning session. I'm hopeless at my own marketing and it was the perfect call!

Highly recommend ! ๐Ÿงข๐Ÿ‘•

Look out for the new community connect Mansfield designed and delivered by yours truly ๐Ÿ˜Š We are in the testing phase and...
13/05/2026

Look out for the new community connect Mansfield designed and delivered by yours truly ๐Ÿ˜Š

We are in the testing phase and will be soon ready for wider usage.

Thank you MACE Incorporated Community Bank Mansfield & District and SIAG group for believing in me. ๐Ÿ™

๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—š๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—–๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—–๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐— ๐—”๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—™๐—œ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—˜

MACE (Mansfield Adult Community Education), alongside Mansfield Shire Council's Social Inclusion Action Group and Community Bank Mansfield & District, has launched '๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฑ' - a new initiative designed to help locals more easily connect with community groups, volunteering opportunities, activities and events across the Mansfield Shire.

At the centre of the project is a new interactive online Community Directory, aimed at creating one reliable place for residents and organisations to connect, collaborate and build stronger community ties.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: https://www.mace.vic.edu.au/post/a-new-way-for-community-to-connect-in-the-mansfield-shire

Community Connect Mansfield is proudly supported by MACE, Mansfield Shire Council's Social Inclusion Action Group, Community Bank Mansfield & District, and Mansfield Courier

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23/04/2026

โœจThatโ€™s a wrap on our very first Live Site at the Benalla Street Art Festival! โœจ
I am so incredibly proud to have brought this new experience to Benalla, and seeing Mair Street full of music and art over the weekend was exactly what Iโ€™d hoped for.

A huge thank you to:

Our musicians: From the deep house vibes on Friday to the massive sets on Saturday and busking all through the weekend.

PHATcontrolla
FCJ College

Araminta
Umbra Moon
Sydney Rodriguez - Squid the Kid
Naomi GN - Lotte Gallagher
Jack Botts Music

The artists: for the watercolour keepsakes, Chalk artist, neon man Rich Royale, our muralists in action, the crew, and Es from MelbournePoets

Our vendors and buskers: Thank you for providing us with tasty options and for keeping the music going between our main stage sets.

The Benalla Council and our volunteers: Thank you for trusting the vision and working so hard behind the scenes to make it happen.

My crew and - could not have done this without you

The trusty behind the scenes crew Oz audio sound and lighting Ovens Valley Event Hire Takeova Security Mansfield Hire

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came down to support the festival and try something new. We made some really heartfelt memories this weekend, and Iโ€™m so happy you were part of it. ๐ŸŽจโœจ

What a day! So proud what we achieved here. More than 70 volunteers helped to put this festival on.  We also partnered w...
20/04/2026

What a day! So proud what we achieved here. More than 70 volunteers helped to put this festival on. We also partnered with groups such as scouts, apex, cwa, arts Mansfield and more.
A festival for the community by the community. ๐Ÿงก โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

15/04/2026

A little teaser.....

I bumped into Umbra Moon on a trip to Melbourne recently ๐Ÿ˜ป

Benalla Street Art Festival - Sat 18 April 5pm and Sunday 19 April @ the Artisan Market 9am - 1pm

So excited and honoured to be working with this great bunch of people once again ๐Ÿ˜Š
12/04/2026

So excited and honoured to be working with this great bunch of people once again ๐Ÿ˜Š

If you can't wait for the epic line up of musicians and performers we have in store for next weekend, then thereโ€™s one person you need to thank...

A massive shoutout to Saskia van Bever and the team at Activate Community Consulting. This year, theyโ€™ve gone above and beyond as event partners, curation geniuses, and the driving force behind our incredible live entertainment lineup.

From scouting world-class musicians to designing a Live Site that feels like the heart of the festival, Saskiaโ€™s passion for community and the arts is what brings this event to life. We couldnโ€™t be building this stageโ€”or this atmosphereโ€”without her expertise and support. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽจ

Thank you, Saskia and the Activate Community team, for helping us turn the volume up at BSAF this year!

Check out the full line up at our website (link in bio).

10/04/2026

Iโ€™m really proud to br bringing a dedicated Live Site to the Benalla Street Art Festival for the first time. Itโ€™s a new space on Mair Street where you can hang out, listen to music, and actually get involved in the art while the murals are being painted.

Weโ€™ve got a massive lineup of music like Jack Botts and Umbra Moon, plus some cool stuff like live tattoos and a poetโ€™s booth. I've worked hard to bring this new vibe to our festival, and I canโ€™t wait for you all to see it. Come down and check it out!

17 - 19 April. Full program on the BSAF website

๐Ÿ’™ Why I love Mansfield ๐Ÿ’šI grew up in a small town in Belgium but moved often, so I never really had a solid base. As a y...
06/01/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Why I love Mansfield ๐Ÿ’š

I grew up in a small town in Belgium but moved often, so I never really had a solid base. As a young adult, I loved city life, the energy, the pace, I thought Iโ€™d never leave it.

Without really realising it, Iโ€™ve found my way back to what I probably missed as a child.

I love bumping into people I know on the street, the familiarity of walking into a shop, and truly knowing the people I work with.

Clients become more than clients, they become friends. I recognise their challenges because theyโ€™re often my own. We see the impact of our work immediately, right here in our community.

It feels less like work and more like a collaboration, improving individual lives, and in turn, making our community stronger.

29/12/2025

This year has been nothing short of incredible.

From supporting community groups to build long-term sustainability, to growing the Autumn and Benalla festivals, strengthening tourism businesses, launching 2 new websites, successful grants, shaping business and marketing strategies, delivering workshops, and working alongside councils and community leaders, it has been a privilege.

Every project has had one thing in common: people with big ideas and the drive to bring them to life.
There are a few exciting new projects to be announced in the new year, and I genuinely canโ€™t wait to share whatโ€™s next.

Thank you to everyone who believed in me, trusted the process, and invited me into your world this year. Iโ€™ve enjoyed every single bit of it.

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