Activate Community

01/06/2026

🙌 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 ! 🧢👕

13/05/2026

Look out for the new community connect Mansfield designed and delivered by yours truly 😊

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. 🙏

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘

MACE (Mansfield Adult Community Education), alongside Mansfield Shire Council's Social Inclusion Action Group and Community Bank Mansfield & District, has launched '𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱' - 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.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 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

✨That’s a wrap on our very first Live Site at the Benalla Street Art Festival! ✨
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 I’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 I’m so happy you were part of it. 🎨✨

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. 🧡 ❤️💛

15/04/2026

A little teaser.....

I bumped into Umbra Moon on a trip to Melbourne recently 😻

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

12/04/2026

So excited and honoured to be working with this great bunch of people once again 😊

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

A massive shoutout to Saskia van Bever and the team at Activate Community Consulting. This year, they’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, Saskia’s passion for community and the arts is what brings this event to life. We couldn’t be building this stage—or this atmosphere—without her expertise and support. 🎶🎨

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

I’m really proud to br bringing a dedicated Live Site to the Benalla Street Art Festival for the first time. It’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.

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

17 - 19 April. Full program on the BSAF website

06/01/2026

💙 Why I love Mansfield 💚

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 I’d never leave it.

Without really realising it, I’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 they’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 can’t wait to share what’s next.

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