Furneaux Futures Forum
WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST - 10AM - 4PM
VENUE: FAEC - FLINDERS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
o Mayor Rachel Summers will officially open the day, setting the tone for what’s ahead.
o Meet the team and hear from the recently formed Furneaux Collective, a group driven by community, connection, and care.
o Throughout two Island Vision sessions, six local voices will share their stories that inspire, challenge, and connect.
o Breakout moments offer space to reflect on your own sparks of insight or connection.
o The team from Brand Tasmania will lead a workshop exploring the power of identity, values, and storytelling - and how to use the brand to support what you do.
o We’ll close the day with a relaxed GinWag Gathering in the Rose Garden - a space to share ideas, catch up, and enjoy a good yarn.
THURSDAY 7TH AUGUST - 10AM - 4PM
VENUE: FAEC - FLINDERS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
o Day two begins with the final Island Vision sessions featuring more community voices and reflections.
o Conversations That Matter Led by Dianne Dredge, this hands-on session invites us to engage with local insights and explore the connections between people, place, economy, ecology, identity, and care.
o Mick Attard, Sustainability Team Leader at the City of Launceston, shares inspiring insights from community-led recycling programs - showing what’s possible when councils and communities collaborate.
o Our feature panel, Join the Dots, will bring together diverse voices for a dynamic conversation that weaves together themes from the forum.
o The day ends with Closing Reflections facilitated by Dianne Dredge - a moment to pause, gather our thoughts and consider what comes next.
o Then it is time to celebrate with a Local Dinner at the Sports and RSL Club - good food, good company and more conversation.
FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST 10AM-12PM
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Workshop 1 - Introduction to the Regenerative Business Development Program
📍 Rose Garden Room, FAEC Whitemark
🗓️ With Dianne Dredge
Join Dianne Dredge for an introductory workshop on the Regenerative Business Development Program, tailored for the Furneaux Islands. Learn how a regenerative approach can transform your business or business idea so that it benefits both your bottom line and the local community and environment.
Workshop 2: Protecting the Future of Our Water Supply
📍 Wombat Hills, 360 Memana Road, Whitemark
🗓️ With Dr Magdalena Steffens
Join Dr Magdalena Steffens for an informative and practical workshop including:
A guided site visit to the Henderson Dam catchment area
Open conversation on sustainability and long-term supply
Exploration of technical solutions that balance environmental impact and affordability