Thriving, Creative, Connected: The Centre For A Better Canberra’s advocacy for Canberra’s future

The Centre For A Better Canberra (FAB CBR), housed at the University of Canberra, advocates in the interest of the Canberra community, putting its needs and priorities at the heart of its agenda. But how does FAB CBR approach their projects? How can we go from identifying an issue to enacting positive change in our communities?

Thriving, Creative, Connected will showcase FAB CBR's work in 2024, focusing on its report into Community Facility Zoned Land usage in the ACT and recommendations to make CFZ land more accessible to community organisations.

This is an opportunity for members of the community to engage with Canberra's dedicated think tank that aims to drive evidence-based change. Come and learn about FAB CBR's work, the drive behind their innovative ideas and what you can expect from them in the future.

Speakers:

1. Martin Greenwood is Director of the Centre for a Better Canberra. A specialist in ‘Canberra and Canberrans’ his passion for the city and region might be unrivalled. He has worked across local NGOs, the ACT Public Sector, held senior roles in the Chief Minister’s office and recently as head of external engagement for the University of Canberra. He is a member of the Brand CBR board and the UCX Ltd board spanning the fields of city pride, tourism, student welfare, events, hospitality and sport.
   
2. Professor Chris Wallace is the Academic Director of the Centre for a Better Canberra. She works in modern and contemporary political history and public policy with special reference to leadership, inclusion, and transformational change and the information strategies underlying it.

Order of events:

1. Introduction: What is FAB CBR and how did it come about?
2. FAB CBR’s work through 2024.
3. Changemaking 101: Thriving Canberra 2024 (Community Facility Zoned Land usage the in ACT).
4. Q&A
   

Accessibility: this venue is accessible but please let us know if you require any specific adjustments. 

This event is hosted by the Centre For A Better Canberra (FAB CBR) at UC as part of Research Festival 2024. Get involved and explore the full program on our website.