Mallee Rising launched in 2017 as a social enterprise in Swan Hill, Victoria.

It began delivering workshops and providing a co-working hub in its first year of operation and looked to ensure future activities align with the needs of Mallee communities, particularly in the digital innovation and education space.

The coworking space closed its doors in Swan Hill during the COVID lockdowns introduced by the Victorian Government in 2020 and moved to an online delivery model.

The social enterprise positioned itself to be a regional innovation hub driving new and innovative business creation and promotes lifelong science, technology, education, arts and maths (STEAM) learning. It aimed to inspire young people to stay, and to attract professionals and businesses to the region.

Mallee Rising’s focus on online and emerging technology aimed to lessen the digital divide between city and country and across ages and industries. By creating opportunities for basic tech training - from social media to e-commerce through to farm tech and drones - Mallee Rising helps ensure local skills for local jobs now and in the future.