Town Team State Conference 2021
Event description
Town Team State Conference | Bunbury, WA | Friday August 13 2021
The Town Team annual State Conference is more than just a talk fest. Its about living and embodying the Town Team principles through immersive experience. Its about learning through doing. Its about being and doing Place rather than simply talking about Place. In 2021 we aim to explore the concept of “Act Local’ and how Town Teams and governments at all levels can play an expanding role in facilitating more connected and resilient communities through positive action.
DAY 1
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Place Leadership & Management
• Creative Engagement Techniques
• Community challenges & the role of Government
• Understanding & Celebrating Heritage and the arts
• The Power of Storytelling and vision making
• Economic & Community Development Embracing Technology
DAY 2
We will keep the festivities rolling with an action packed day of immersive and interactive events to spark ideas, connections and new ways to get even more involved. We will explore the South West region and showcase what it has to offer. We don't want to give too much away at this stage but rest assured we intend on creating a truly unique and immersive experience. Come join us but don't skip class or the school principal may be on your case!
| ACT LOCAL |
TOWN TEAM CONFERENCE AIMS TO:
• Explore the benefit of the place leadership approach to activating communities;
• Rediscover the power of working together as a collective to create positive change;
• Show how to create a cultural shift and shape communities through a ‘can do’ approach;
• Inspire, engage and empower communities to form their own local town team;
• Provide attendees with an action kit of new ideas, resources and strategies;
• Present how local councils and businesses can work collaboratively with local citizen groups to develop town and suburban centres that are economically vibrant, sustainable and resilient places; and
• Strengthen the networks between communities and town teams to enable regular ongoing dialogue and sharing of resources, knowledge and learnings.