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Living Well by Measuring What Matters – Update
It’s been a busy and exciting few months for the Bega Valley Data Collective as we continue to roll out our Living Well in the
Breaking Down the Numbers: SEER’s AI Make it Easy to See Local Trends
By Adam Mather (Living Well Data Analysis) – The core mission of the Living Well initiative has always been to ensure our community has access
National Insights, Local Impact: Reflections from the PLACE Summit
By Robert Kingston (Management Committee Member) – In mid-June, I had the privilege of representing the Bega Valley Data Collective at the inaugural PLACE Impact
2026 World Happiness Report: Does Money Make Us Happy?
By Tim Whitaker (BVDC Treasurer) – Why Global Stats Don’t Tell Our Whole Story It’s the age-old question: can cash actually buy a smiling face,
Australian Bureau of Statistics: General Social Survey
By Tim Fitzgerald (BVDC President) – The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released the summary results from the 2025 General Social Survey. This comprehensive
Shaping Our Future: BVDC Restructure Update
By April Merrick (BVDC Vice President) – Change is in the air at the Bega Valley Data Collective (BVDC). Over the last few years, we’ve
Pizza, People, and Purpose: Shaping the Future of the ‘Living Well’ Initiative at the BVDC AGM
The Bega Valley Data Collective (BVDC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, November 19, at the UOW Bega Campus, and it was a
FRRR launches free online Community Data Tool
The tool, which was commissioned by FRRR, built by Seer Data and funded by the Australian Government, draws on a range of trusted public data
Strong Regions start with Strong Voices
The Regional Wellbeing Survey is asking people living outside our big cities to share what’s working, and what’s not, in their communities. Take part and
Charting Our Course: Introducing the BVDC’s New Strategic Plan
Our mission remains clear: to empower our community to thrive together through a community wellbeing framework based on collaboration, data, and action. This document is a high-level guide to how we will achieve that, with the detailed steps laid out in our internal operational plan.
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