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SUMMARY:North East Community Fund - Effective grant writing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nNorth East Link Program is offering free grant writing workshops to assist organisations develop their grant writing skills. \n\n\n\n\nThese sessions will assist participants to develop and write their grant applications. The session will focus on specific questions in the application form for the North East Community Fund. \nDuring this online session you’ll learn about: \n\nUnderstanding the eligibility\, assessment criteria\, and community priorities.\nDeveloping a project description and plan.\nCreating/building a realistic budget.\nDemonstrating how the organisation or project participants are impacted by North East Link construction.\nArticulating a program outcome and evaluation.\nResponding to the application questions and writing a 50-150 word response.\n\nFor more information call 1800 105 105 or email communityfund@northeastlink.vic.gov.au \nAbout the facilitator\nDebby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur who mentors artists\, organisations and communities to create solid plans for resourcing their work. Renowned for unearthing innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas\, Debby is driven to build the capacity of communities to get their important work done. She’s also got a great track record in sourcing funds – including founding Melbourne’s Westside Circus and Debby Maziarz Productions. \nPrivacy statement\nThe Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Victorian privacy laws. \nThis privacy statement explains how VIDA handles the information we receive about you when you engage with this online grant writing session managed by North East Link Program (grant writing workshop). \nFor more information about how VIDA handles your information\, please refer to Privacy policy – Victoria’s Big Build.
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/north-east-community-fund-effective-grant-writing-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Ideas Incubator: Session 2\, The Story
DESCRIPTION:About this workshop\nThe Story is a guided workshop – and session 2 of the Ideas Incubator program – led by a professional creative facilitator\, helping participants turn an idea into a clear\, compelling and structured project narrative. You’ll explore the “what\, why\, when\, where and who\,” learn about different funding pathways (local\, state and federal)\, and understand how to communicate your project with confidence and clarity. \nThis session is ideal for creatives who’ve moved beyond the spark idea and want help planning and communicating their project. \n  \nAbout your facilitator\nDMP is a creative consultancy committed to supporting individuals\, businesses and organisations to realise their vision and goals. Debby Maziarz (lead facilitator) supports the quality and viability of the arts\, not for profit and local business sectors through the provision of business development and fundraising advice\, strategic planning\, leadership development\, facilitation and capacity building training. Debby comes to consulting with significant experience as an educator\, youth worker\, business mentor and founder of the not-for-profit organisation Westside Circus. \n  \nAbout the program\nIdeas Incubator is a free and in-person\, well-rounded creative development journey designed to help creatives bring their project ideas to life. It offers practical tools\, peer exchange and guidance to support artists from early ideas through project delivery and longer‑term sustainability – while recognising that every project takes its own path. You’re welcome to travel through the whole journey or join us midway\, choosing whichever sessions best support your creative practice. \n  \nFor more information\, contact skillsbuilding@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or culturaldevelopment@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/ideas-incubator-session-2-the-story/
LOCATION:Lilydale Civic Centre\, 15 Anderson Street\, Lilydale\, Victoria\, 3140\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra%20Ranges%20Shire%20Council":MAILTO:mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Knox City Council - Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This fun and hands-on workshop is designed to help you develop your ideas into strong\, fundable proposals. You’ll be guided through each stage of the grantmaking process\, from identifying funding sources to answering application questions and understanding the grantmaking cycle. There will be a focus on Knox’s Community Development Fund. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nWrite a killer 50-word grab\nUnderstand assessment criteria of a grant\nAbility to build a project budget\nIdeas for working with partners
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/knox-city-council-grant-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Knox City Council – Civic Centre\, 511 Burwood Hwy\, Wantirna South\, VIC\, 3152\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Knox%20City%20Council":MAILTO:business@knox.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Brimbank City Council - Sustaining your Arts Practice: Getting Started | INfuse Artist Networking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This practical and interactive workshop supports creatives who are starting out or restarting their arts practice. Together we explore the nuts and bolts of building momentum and putting strong foundations in place. \nTopics include: \n\nThe nuts and bolts of getting started or restarted\nDeveloping sustainable systems and processes\nExploring and refining your business model\nWriting a clear and compelling mission statement\n\nThrough guided exercises and discussion\, participants will leave with tangible tools\, clearer direction\, and practical next steps. \nPresented as part of INfuse\, which connects our creative community through workshops\, artist talks and presentations\, providing training and inspiration for artists. \nAbout the Facilitator \nDebby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. She mentors artists\, organizations\, and communities to develop strategic plans for funding their work. Known for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas\, Debby has a strong track record in securing grants and building community capacity.
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/brimbank-city-council-sustaining-your-arts-practice-getting-started-infuse-artist-networking-workshop/
LOCATION:Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre\, 775 Ballarat Road\, Deer Park\, Victoria\, 3023\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Yarra Ranges Council - Skills Building Workshop: Steps to Grant Success
DESCRIPTION:About the Facilitator \nDebby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur who mentors artists\, organisations\, and communities to create solid plans for resourcing their work. Renowned for unearthing innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas\, Debby is driven to build the capacity of communities to get their important work done. She’s also got a great track record in sourcing funds – including founding Melbourne’s Westside Circus and Debby Maziarz Productions \n  \nWhen: Thursday\, 28th May\, 6PM to 9.00PM (includes an optional 30 minutes of networking at the end from 8.30PM). Light refreshments provided. \nWhere: Civic Centre 15 Anderson Street\, Lilydale (Conference Room A) \n  \nAccessibility and Transport: \n\nClosest bus stops\n\nMaroondah Hwy/Anderson St: Serviced by various routes including the 685 and 683 and others traveling along the highway.\nLilydale Station/West William St: Major hub (routes 683\, 685\, 686\, 687\, 688)\n\n\nClosest train station is Lilydale Train Station\, with a 10–15-minute walk to the civic centre\nUnrestricted and accessible parking is available onsite to the back of the civic centre. Please be mindful of parking signs\nConference Room B is located to the left of the main entrance to the civic centre\, towards the end of the corridor.\nUnrestricted and accessible parking is available onsite
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/banyule-city-council-grant-project-planning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Lilydale Civic Centre\, 15 Anderson Street\, Lilydale\, Victoria\, 3140\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra%20Ranges%20Shire%20Council":MAILTO:mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Banyule City Council - Grant project planning workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have a great idea but not sure what to do next? Whether you are passionate about the arts\, community or the environment\, this fun and interactive workshop will help you take the next step. \nWith expert guidance from experienced facilitator and grant writer Debby Maziarz\, you will explore practical tips\, tools and principles to shape your idea into a well-developed and fundable project. \nBrainstorm\, connect and get inspired as you build a solid plan and new networks. This workshop is ideal for anyone with an idea at any stage of development. \nWhat to expect\n\nShifting from an idea to a project.\nUnderstanding the project life cycle.\nWorking through the project planning tool.\nUnderstanding what resources you have and need.\nTips and tricks for managing your project.\n\nAbout the facilitator\nDebby Maziarz is a community development worker and creative entrepreneur who mentors artists\, organisations and communities to create solid plans for resourcing their work. Renowned for unearthing innovative and fundable ideas\, Maziarz is driven to build the capacity of communities to get their important work done. \nThings to know\n\nThis training is for adults aged 18+.\nPlease bring a reusable drink bottle and pen and paper.\nWe will be serving a light dinner.\n\nWhen\n\n\nWednesday\, 17 June 2026 | 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM\n\n\nLocation\nParking is available at ILCH. Venue is a 5-minute walk from Ivanhoe Train Station. The 510 and 548 bus routes stop at the venue. \nIvanhoe Library and Cultural Hub\, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road\, Ivanhoe\, 3095
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/banyule-city-council-grant-project-planning-workshop/
LOCATION:Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub\, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd\, Ivanhoe\, VIC\, 3079
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SUMMARY:Nillumbik Shire Council - Creative Industries 2026 Networking Event: From Practice to Portfolio: The Art of Business
DESCRIPTION:From Practice to Portfolio: The Art of Business\nThe Economic Development and Arts & Culture teams at Banyule City Council and Nillumbik Shire Council invite you to join fellow creatives and industry peers for an inspiring conversation about building sustainable creative careers. \nThis panel event will explore how artistic practice can translate into real-world opportunities\, diversified income streams and long-term viability—without losing sight of individual creative identity. Designed for creatives across disciplines\, the discussion will delve into the practical realities of balancing passion with sustainability. \nHear from local artists Clare Dunstan\, Pia Nesvara and Fleassy Malay as they share candid\, real-world experiences of expanding beyond a single revenue source. The panellists will discuss how they apply creative flair alongside strategic\, business-minded thinking\, addressing questions such as: How do you maintain creative integrity while navigating commercial realities? And how do you identify business opportunities that genuinely align with your creative strengths? \nThe conversation will be expertly facilitated by Debby Maziarz\, who brings deep experience in shaping “fundable” ideas and creative entrepreneurship. Together\, the panel will unpack the many facets of the art of business. \nFollowing the discussion\, stay to connect with peers over light refreshments\, with special live music from Pia to close the evening. \nDebby Maziarz – Moderator\n \nDebby Maziarz (she/her) is a Naarm based community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. \nShe mentors artists and organisations to develop strong plans for resourcing their work and creative practice. \nKnown for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas\, Debby has a strong track record in securing funds and building value-based strategic partnerships. \nShe founded the Westside Circus\, a social circus for young people and DMP\, an arts leadership practice based in Nillumbik. \n\nClare Dunstan – Panellist\n\nClare Dunstan is a local illustrator and artist working primarily in watercolour and mixed media. \nHer work explores storytelling through animals\, nature\, and the quiet joys found in everyday life. \nShe runs the small creative studio Tog & Pini\, producing original artworks\, prints\, and illustrated products\, and enjoys sharing her love of art through workshops and community arts initiatives. \nClare illustrated the children’s book Michael the Volcano Engineer (Brave Brain Books\, 2024) and hopes to complete her own picture books in the near future. \n\n\nFleassy Malay – Panellist\n\nTwo times TEDx speaker\, award winning poet and multidisciplinary artist\, Fleassy Malay\, is an internationally renowned\, evocative and powerful spoken word artist\, speaker and educator. \nThey are a global advocate for Women’s and LGBTQI+ rights and a fierce voice for the power of authenticity and courage as a social change tool. \nFleassy is the founder of Melbourne’s acclaimed NFP organisation and women’s spoken word event\, Mother Tongue Poetry. \nWinner of the Reciter of the year 2022 National Folk Festival Prize they also represented Melbourne at Slamovision in Dublin Unesco City of Literature in 2025 coming 5th place globally. \nFleassy was also on the first slam team to represent Australia in the National Poetry Slam USA in 2017. \nPia Nesvara – Panellist\n\nPia Nesvara is a Chilean-Australian multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter\, and creative based in Melbourne. Blending folk\, soul\, Latin\, and jazz influences\, her music pairs gutsy vocals with bold lyricism\, exploring themes of resilience\, healing\, and cultural identity. \nA self-taught artist who began busking in the Dandenong Ranges\, she has since performed nationally\, including at the National Folk Festival\, Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival\, and Queenscliff Music Festival. \nBeyond her original work\, Pia has built a diverse creative career across session work\, weddings and cover gigs\, teaching\, mentoring\, children’s music\, and jingle writing. She also facilitates femme-led jam spaces and supports participants through NDIS music programs. \nHer work extends into community and event production\, including running open mics\, booking events\, and co-managing markets and festivals. Pia’s career reflects a deep commitment to creating sustainable\, multifaceted pathways as an artist—and she will also be performing on the night! \n\nJoin us as we explore as we explore the Art of Business\nLight refreshments will be served from 5.30pm. \nThe event is proudly partnered by the Economic Development and Arts & Culture teams of Nillumbik Shire Council and Banyule City Council.
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/nillumbik-shire-council-creative-industries-2026-networking-event-from-practice-to-portfolio-the-art-of-business/
LOCATION:Banyule City Council\, Level 4\, I Flintoff St\, Greensborough\, VIC\, 3081\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik%20Shire%20Council":MAILTO:nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Brimbank City Council - Grant Writing for Creatives | INfuse Artist Networking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to apply for a creative grant but not sure where to start? \nJoin our INfuse network for a Grant Writing for Creatives workshop led by Debby Maziarz. Learn how to craft a strong funding application and navigate the grant process with practical tools and expert guidance. \nGain essential skills and insights from an experienced grant writer. This workshop covers: \n\nFinding funding opportunities\nCrafting a compelling 50-word grab\nUnderstanding the grant cycle & assessment criteria\nBuilding partnerships\nAnswering key application questions\nDeveloping a project budget\n\nThe workshop will also reference the Art Spaces Activation Partnership Funding Grant \nPresented as part of INfuse\, which connects our creative community through workshops\, artist talks and presentations\, providing training and inspiration for artists. \nAbout the Facilitator \nDebby Maziarz is a community development practitioner and creative entrepreneur. She mentors artists\, organizations\, and communities to develop strategic plans for funding their work. Known for identifying innovative and ‘fundable’ ideas\, Debby has a strong track record in securing grants and building community capacity.
URL:https://www.debbymaziarz.com.au/workshop/brimbank-city-council-grant-writing-for-creatives-infuse-artist-networking-workshop/
LOCATION:Sunshine Library\, 301 Hampshire Rd\, Sunshine\, VIC\, 3020
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