About The Bridge
For Balnarring, Bittern, Crib Point, Flinders, French Island, Merricks, Point Leo, Red Hill, Shoreham, Somers and Tuerong.
“The Bridge” is a community publication made by the community, for the community. We are a team of volunteers with an interest in communication, design, community, the environment and open, creative expression. The Bridge is a resource for the Communities of Balnarring, Balnarring Beach, Bittern, Crib Point, Flinders, French Island, Merricks, Merricks Beach, Point Leo, Red Hill, Shoreham, Somers and Tuerong.
Its creation was inspired by a need for community organisations to bridge their communication with: each other, the general community and our visitors.
Our Bridge aims to build a sense of connection and promote a resilient community by inspiring and encouraging environmental, social and financial sustainability, community values and self-governance. It covers broad community interests such as the arts, events, the natural and built environment, employment, health and safety, schooling, sports, volunteering, business, spirituality, individual expression and sustainability. Launched in November 2012, the first issue successfully engaged an audience of more than 2200 readers and now has hundreds of contributors.
We gained permission from the Findhorn Foundation Community in Scotland to emulate the format of their “The Rainbow Bridge” community newsletter.
The Bridge is, of course, a metaphor for a means to connect to each other.
Vision Statement
To connect community groups and individuals together through clear communication, in order to build a sustainable, fulfilling and vibrant community in which to live.
Mission Statement
To produce a bi-monthly publication that is free for community and NFP groups to advertise their events and share general information about their group. An inclusive resource for individuals to express their creativity and hopes for the future. A common place for people to communicate. A place for the community to celebrate and acknowledge each other. The Bridge is available here online and in print form.
The Bridge Team
Our Wonderful Volunteers
Robyn Ag
Jenny Atherton
Alison Hoelzer
Faye Poll
Ed Pawlik
Meg Pawlik
Celia Sexton
Dale Stohr
If you would like to volunteer for The Bridge, please email us
Our site comes to you through the generosity of our hero sponsors.
