Three Point Turn

23/08/2026

With ‘Friction’ as the theme I can’t help but be intrigued! So much so that I’m attending State of Social | Marketing Conference ‘26 this week at Optus Stadium in Perth!

‘We encounter all kinds of friction in digital marketing. Every. Friction. Day’

‘We’re here to lean into the friction in our marketing lives. To turn tension into traction. To question more. Push harder. Think better’

Going in with an open but critical mind.

23/07/2026

Nominations are open!

🏆 2026 Business Excellence Awards 🏆
✔️ Nominations are now OPEN ! ! !

There are 18 Award Categories plus overall awards including "Business Of The Year" and "Judges Choice" which all finalists are eligible for!

▶️ Nominate your own business or another business:
https://mwcci.com.au/business-excellence-awards-2026-nomination-form/

- Nominations close September 28th
- Open to all Mid West based businesses
- You don't have to be a MWCCI member to enter or nominate
- Nominations can remain anonymous

📆 Saturday November 21st
📍 QEII Centre, Geraldton
🪸 Theme - Coral To Coast
🎫 On sale September 30th

04/07/2026

Some events stay with you long after the closing.

It was a privilege to support The Regional Australia Institute at Regions Rising WA as part of the event management team, helping bring together leaders from government, industry and community to explore the future of regional Western Australia.

The theme was Regionalisation- Driving Regional Systems Change. So, what drives us?

Regional Australia doesn't move forward through ideas alone. It moves forward through partnerships, shared purpose, and people willing to roll up their sleeves.

You never know who you’re going to bump into at regional events, and it was lovely to see some familiar faces: CEO of the RRR -The Rural, Regional, Remote Women's Network of Western Australia Kendall Galbraith, Head of NBN Local WA Naomi Evans, CEO of MWDC Nils Hay, and Nicole Batten Shire of Chapman Valley President

Thank you to the Regional Australia Institute and CEO Liz Ritchie for the opportunity to be part of another event that is helping shape the future of our regions.

At Three Point Turn, I strive to keep driving projects in the right direction with connection and community at the core of every journey.

23/06/2026

Gather & Grow was created to bring people together around a simple idea: 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚.

We are incredibly proud of what Gather & Grow became, but even more proud of what it represents. To every sponsor, donor, volunteer, staff member, supplier, performer, and guest who joined us: thank you for helping turn a vision into reality.

This was more than a dinner: it was a reminder of what is possible when a community chooses to gather, connect, and grow together.

Through sponsorship, donations, volunteering, fundraising activities, and attendance on the night, our supporters have helped strengthen Centacare's ability to provide practical support to people experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, mental health challenges, family separation, and food insecurity.

Stay tuned for more Gather & Grow goodness...

📸Mullermind Creative

22/06/2026

Regional events require a community. At Three Point Turn I fly solo, but with 65Thirty Events Entertainment Mullermind and Sweet Orange Productions as my go-to boots on the ground event weekend, I know the event will be a success.

Cheers to my event community for bringing Centacare Family Services ‘s inaugural Gather & Grow to life!

Event partners, small businesses, and wicked community members make regional events happen! 🙌🏼

Geraldton Party & Event Hire
Tarts & Co
Nukara Farm
KICK solutions
Hi-Lite Security | Geraldton + Mid West Security
Jay Gaynor Music
30 KNOTS

Fully backed by legendary sponsors:
Mitsui E&P and Beach Energy
TMS - Technical Maintenance Support
JMH Group
Young Motors Geraldton
Nexus Advisernet
Raycol Engineering
Mid West Development Commission
cityofgreatergeraldton
Iluka

21/06/2026

When you realise you work in wonderland…

Nukara Farm is magic 💙🩵

18/06/2026

'𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬' is this year's theme for Regions Rising Western Australia in Perth on 30 JUNE.

The RAI is coming back to WA (𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑡!) and I'm excited to join them as on-the-day Event Management support!

I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with the RAI again after a stint as a research assistant for Energy Transition and Circular Economy projects - and I'm excited for a day of conversations concerned with and connecting our regional communities!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Since the RAI’s inception, we have sought to elevate knowledge that advances regional Australia. We are now at a significant turning point, making conversations that shape its future more important than ever.

On 30 June 2026, the Regional Australia Institute will bring its flagship event series to Perth for Regions Rising Western Australia. The theme, “Driving Regional Systems,” will explore how we collectively navigate this transformation as an ecosystem, while optimising and embracing the opportunities ahead.

This one-day forum will bring together leaders from government, industry, and community to share insights, strengthen connections, and drive action where it matters most. The Hon Stephen Dawson, Minister for Regional Development, will speak to the Seven Cities vision and what will be required to realise it.

Liz Ritchie, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute, will present the – Year 3 WA Progress Report. This report tracks six framework pillars and 25 targets, seeking a unified vision to rebalance the nation. It will examine whether WA regions are progressing in the right direction, identify where challenges remain, and outline the actions needed to shift key metrics that underpin the social fabric of regional WA.

Grounded in RAI research and informed by real-world experience, this event places regional voices at the centre of Western Australia’s policy and investment conversations. Attendees can expect a full day of keynote insights, engaging panel discussions, all focused on unlocking growth and delivering a stronger future for regional WA.

Speaker lineup includes:
• Liz Ritchie, CEO, Regional Australia Institute
• The Hon. Stephen Dawson MP, Minister for Regional Development (WA)
• Naomi Evans, Head of NBN Local WA/SA/NT, NBN
• Cr Daiva Gillam, CEO, Regional Development Australia Pilbara
• David Frankel, Executive General Manager, Horizon Power
• Marnie Baker, Board Member, Regional Australia Institute
• Cassandra Beeck, Inaugural Director Strategic Direction, GNP360
• Robyn Sermon, CEO, Royal Agricultural Society of WA
• Shannon O’Rourke, CEO, Powering Australia
• Professor Alan Duncan, Director, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre
• Tim Bray, Deputy Director General, Powering WA

Thank you to our partners:
National Series Partner: nbn co

WA State Sponsor: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

WA State Supporting Sponsor: Regional Development Australia Pilbara

📍 Pan Pacific Perth
📅 30 June 2026

This is your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of regional Western Australia.

👉 Register now and secure your place: https://regionalaustralia.org.au/Shared_Content/Events/EventDisplay.aspx?EventKey=RRWA26

07/06/2026

It’s called ‘market research.’ Look it up.

Raves in the regions, anyone?
🔥 🎧

31/05/2026

2 weeks to go until Gather & Grow!

We continue to be blown away by the generosity of our community supporting community!

If you'd like to be part of our inaugural fundraising event, there's still time!

🎟️https://events.humanitix.com/gatherandgrow
💡https://centacaregeraldton.org.au/gather-and-grow/