Community Creating Change
who are we?
We are a collective impact initiative based in the Mildura Local Government Area, on Latji Latji country in North-West Victoria. Since 2015, we have partnered with communities, service providers and government agencies to create ways for children, young people and families to have a voice and agency in decision-making processes that impact them.
why do we NEED hum?
Mildura LGA is a culturally diverse region with a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and around 80 different migrant groups. We’re a thriving community of resilient, capable and creative people. But with the strengths come significant challenges. As a collective impact initiative, we bring together different groups to tackle complex social problems in new ways.
what are we working towards?
Hands Up Mallee is working to create ‘a connected community, where families matter, and children thrive. We partner with communities to pilot new ideas and service providers to deliver programs and services to better meet community needs. We measure impact not just with traditional metrics, but by broader shifts in relationships, perspectives and ways of working.
HOW IS HUM WORKING?
Read our Blog to learn more about what Hand Up Mallee is doing and how we are working with community to create change.
HUM’s Mid-Term Evaluation
Hands Up Mallee is committed to learning and improvement as key drivers of community-led change. Guided by our Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework, this Mid-Term Evaluation provides a deeper understanding of how our collective efforts are enabling systems change and delivering early outcomes for the Mildura community.
Commissioned in 2024 and independently reviewed by an external evaluator, the evaluation offers robust evidence of how Hands Up Mallee’s approach - centered on partnership, local voice, and shared decision-making - is influencing change across services, government, and community.
It marks a significant step in our journey to build an evidence base that not only shows what is changing, but how change is happening through collaboration.
HANDS UP MALLEE
and You!
Parents and Carers, Community Members, Services, Businesses and Investors all have an important role to play in the success of
Hands Up Mallee.
Whether you're interested in volunteering, partnering, or simply staying informed, we have numerous opportunities to suit your interests and skills.
Reach out today to see how you can get involved.
Community Stories
Listen to our community’s stories
Catherine and Ned chat about what walking to school looks like for them and how Ned has built independence from this
We talk to The Lake Primary School about health and wellbeing
Catherine and Steve talk about Vounteering in our community
Want to Get Involved?
Got a local problem that needs community input? Have an idea for a community project? Or simply want to support the work we do with a donation or investment? We’re keen to hear from agencies and service providers, community members and supporters. We also welcome interest in our Yarning Group and other community groups. Get in touch!
Give us a call, email, connect on our socials, drop by the office or say hi below.
Send Us a Message
93 Pine Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500
(03) 5021 7671
hello@handsupmallee.com