This FREE interactive workshop for WA local government staff focuses on the what, why, how and who of creating thriving, resilient places. It will provide innovative, collaborative approaches for making it happen in various contexts, from town centres through to suburban locations.

What will it cover?

Why placemaking is so relevant and important for local governments
How it's a team sport - all local government staff can make contributions (big or small)
Shifting from Doing To and For, to With and By communities and how to do this
Reducing risks and saving money
Getting support from Council leaders and community members
Funding and grant opportunities
How to evaluate and define impact within a placemaking context

Who should attend?

Local government Directors, Managers, Coordinators and Officers are encouraged to attend, particularly those from:

• Economic development
• Place and placemaking
• Community development
• Technical services and engineering
• Urban planning
• Tourism
• Events
• Arts and culture

When: Wednesday 11 September

Time: 11.00am to 1.30pm

Address: City of Bunbury, 4 Stephen Street, Bunbury

A light lunch will also be provided during the session.

Your hosts

Dean Cracknell and Megan Humble from Town Team Movement, along with co-hosts City of Bunbury.

Background

In an Australian-first, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is providing free online placemaking training to all local government staff and Elected Members in WA.

Placemaking is both a strategic approach and a practical process for creating positive changes, both within your organisation and in the community. The workshop complements and adds to the online courses available via Placemaking.Education. It builds on the existing work of some local governments and helps to scale these kinds of initiatives across the state.

To receive instructions on how to access the training for free if you work for a local govt in WA, email hello@placemaking.education.