Calling those interested in regenerative place based development, economic and community development and tourism profesionals

If you’re curious about how communities like ours are shaping their own future — you’re invited.

What begins as a visit becomes a life.

In the 1980s, Dawn Zelman chose to stay on Flinders Island — buying land at Lackrana, opening an art gallery, and even taking on a trial role cooking for 12 men on a cattle run to Hogan Island.

The Furneaux Collective will be hosting an event at the Flinders Arts & Entertainment Centre on Saturday 2nd may as a fundraiser for the Patriarchs Sanctuary.

We’re working hard to welcome visitors in a way that stays true to island values. That means tourism that gives back, supports local livelihoods and protects the environment that makes this place so special.

Travel inspiration now arrives instantly, amplified by social media and global demand. From Santorini to Maria Island, places are being asked to carry more than they were ever designed for. The Islander Way exists because we are choosing to act early, welcoming visitors while protecting place, community, and the future we share.

You may have noticed our gorgeous feedback postcards popping up around the Island lately - at the Airport, Bowmans, Walkers, at the Council office, or handed over with a friendly smile.

They’re designed especially for visitors and include a QR code linking to a quick 2-minute survey.

A Year in Review from the Furneaux Collective

As the year comes to an end and the Island eases into summer, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you and reflect on what has been a big and meaningful year for the Furneaux Collective.

What truly sets this visit apart is the care taken to craft a day that is low-impact, locally hosted, and deeply connected to place. The visit directly supports local businesses, venues, and community hosts.

The Furneaux Collective is delighted to announce the addition of four new committee members following the recent Annual General Meeting.

The Furneaux Collective was honoured to receive the 'Event Extraordinaire Award' sponsored by Events Tasmania for the Furneaux Futures Forum.

The Furneaux Collective has joined the Recycle Rewards program at the Whitemark Tip to create a new way for our community to give back. By donating your bottles and cans through the depot, you’ll be directly supporting the incredible work of our local wildlife carers.

Every item we reuse is a step towards a stronger, more sustainable community. That’s the heart of the Too Good to Tip Market, happening Saturday 15 November, 9am – 12pm at the Whitemark Showgrounds.

We brought the theme “Regenerosity” to life as we came together to imagine what’s next for Flinders and the Furneaux Group of Islands.

The 2025 Furneaux Futures Forum is back!

Creating space for fresh ideas and opportunities that spark creativity and innovation across social, cultural, economic and environmental realms - all in support of a regenerative future for the Furneaux Islands community.

From story to strategy, the Islander Way sparked a movement - and now, the Furneaux Collective is here to carry it forward. Powered by community and backed by the Tasmanian Government, this next chapter is all about bold ideas, local leadership, and living differently. This isn’t business as usual. This is the future, led from the edge.

The Furneaux Collective is launching a Regenerative Business Development program that reinvests directly into our island's social and economic fabric. We're seeking to nurture island-grown initiatives that strengthen our community from within. 

In 2023, the Furneaux Futures Forum explored the power of regeneration - how we can restore, renew, and rethink our future in ways that support both people and place. This year, we’re taking that idea a step further with a theme that speaks to the generosity within regeneration itself.