We have some exciting news to share with our Good Cycles community! As of March 1, Kirra Johnson, our passionate and talented head of impact and innovation, is stepping up as our Acting CEO while Jaison Hoernel takes a well-earned three-month sabbatical as part of the SILA leadership program. Jaison expressed his full confidence in Kirra’s ability to lead the
We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Figueroa, our Impact Evaluation Lead, has been selected as a Community fellow for the Melbourne Social Equity Institute at the University of Melbourne. This new work comes on the back of a literature review on youth employment in Victoria post-COVID-19, done under the guidance of our Head of Impact and Innovation, Kirra Johnson.
Abby and Evie take us through their built for purpose, custom Soma builds
Good Cycles is proud to partner with the Queen Victoria Market and STREAT to help create ‘The Purpose Precinct’ – a showcase of Victorian social enterprise products and services located in the Market’s String Bean Alley. With the backing of the Victorian Government and Social Enterprise Network of Victoria, The Purpose Precinct brings together a range of unique products and
Good Cycles joins the 2022 Yarra Trams Community Partnership Program, unveiling a fully wrapped tram.
Riding and winding through Vietnam’s picturesque south coast
Thursday 26th of August was Wear it Purple day. In celebration and support, Good Cycles held a number of small celebratory events across our Operations, Open Spaces, and Retail sites.
Prior to coming to Good Cycles, Darren had been unemployed for over six months, living in overcrowded housing with 2 dependents, and faced additional challenges to gaining employment as a result of mental health issues and having no driver’s license.
This March a unique bikepacking event is taking place, the Hunt 1000. Postponed last year due to Covid, this event has been greatly anticipated by bikepacking adventure aficionados. It’s no easy feat; approximately 1000km in distance, departing Melbourne, traversing the Australian alps, to finish in Canberra. Good Cycle’s Head of Operations, Mark Liddle, was one of the people who had
Ever had your bike stolen? I have and it’s a horrible feeling. A good lock can really increase the chances of your bike being there when you come back!
This year’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2021 asked people the world over to share ways we are making mental health a reality for all.
A lot of us have been working from home for too long and some of us are getting dizzy within our 5km bubbles. To keep you enthused and riding, we wanted to share some of our favourite cycling-related resources. We’ve included ones that get the most out of your 5km bubble, show you how to repair your bike at home
As supporters of Good Cycles, we want to share with you the difference you help make and why it matters in the current environment.
The way we respond to hard times defines our community. With the help of all our supporters, Good Cycles has increased access to entry-level jobs for young people.
Sick of lugging a backpack on your bike? Or do you find yourself stopping at the shops on the way home and wish you had some extra capacity? There are solutions for almost all bikes to help you carry more gear on your bike.
Flexible and inclusive workplaces make it possible for young employees to engage in both work and further study. For people such as Omer, employment at Good Cycles serves to be an incubator rather than an obstacle in a young person’s pursuit of their career ambitions and aspirations.
