Contribute
This platform belongs to everyone.
Chi. Connects is shaped by the real moments, real places and real people of the Central West.
Whether you have a favourite local trail to share, a hidden foodie spot, a trusted recommendation, an upcoming event or simply a beautiful photo sitting on your camera roll, your perspective helps build something bigger.
Because the best things about our region are often shared person to person.
Why contribute?
Share what you love
From hidden gems and great local businesses to personal stories and favourite places, your perspective might help someone discover something new, feel inspired or make a connection.
We'll take care of the details
No need to worry about formatting, layouts or character counts. You bring the story, recommendation, photograph or experience. We'll handle the behind-the-scenes details and get it online looking its best.
Full credit, always
Every contribution is clearly credited. We'll make it easy for readers to discover more about you, whether that's your business, portfolio, social channels or another platform of your choice.
Meet the Friends of Chi.
Some people don't just read Chi. Connects, they help shape it.
The Friends of Chi. are photographers, storytellers, explorers and local champions who help shine a light on the places, people and experiences that make the Central West special.
Meet a few of the people helping tell the story of our region.
Donna Ambler
Dubbo
Donna loves exploring the quieter corners of the Central West and sharing the places that make our region special.
Through Chi. Connects, Donna contributes stories, photos and local recommendations that help others discover the region through local eyes.
Dawn Webb
Bathurst
Dawn is a wildlife photographer with a passion for capturing the birds, animals and landscapes of the Central West.
Through Chi. Connects, Dawn shares imagery and stories that encourage people to slow down, look closer and appreciate the natural beauty of the region around them.
Ready to share your corner of the Central West?
Whether it's a story, recommendation, event, photograph or hidden gem, there are plenty of ways to contribute.
Choose how you'd like to get involved below.
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Share your story
Your story, your work, your life – choose the pathway that feels right for you. What you share might help another woman feel seen, understood, or inspired. It doesn’t need to be heavy – your voice matters, and your experience could be exactly what someone else needs.
Your voice matters. Share it.
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Recommend a place you love
A café that nails the coffee. A restaurant worth the drive. A hidden spot that deserves more attention. Share a place you love and help other women discover something good. Your recommendation might be the reason someone finds their new favourite local.
Shine a light on a local gem.
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Share an event
If something’s happening in the Central West – a market, workshop, dinner, class, or community event – share it so more women can show up, connect, and support local. You can also choose to have it featured in Handpicked by Chi for extra visibility.
Put your event on the map. Help women find their people.
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Recommend someone great
If you’ve found someone who made your life easier – a tradie who went above and beyond, a cleaner who transformed your home, a bookkeeper who saved your sanity – tell us. Your recommendation helps another woman find someone she can trust.
Make someone’s day. Help someone else’s.
Why your contribution matters
Chi. Connects is built on women helping women. Every recommendation, event, story, and place shared becomes part of a growing map of trusted people, meaningful experiences, and local gems across the Central West.
Your contribution doesn’t just add information – it adds connection.