What is a Community Information Sessions?
A Community Information session primarily focuses on one-way communication with structured information presented to the public with limited audience participation, designed mainly to inform and educate.
| Format of the Community Information Session | Key Aims |
| •One-way communication | •To inform and educate the community |
| •Focus on presenting information | •To provide clear, accurate information |
| •Structured presentation format | •To ensure transparency |
What is a Community Forum?
A Community Forum encourages active two-way dialogue and engagement, featuring open discussion formats that invite community input, questions, and feedback, with the goal of not just informing but also gathering diverse perspectives and collaboratively addressing community concerns.
| Format of the Community Forum | Key Aims of Community Forums |
| •Two-way dialogue | •Create meaningful dialogue between Council and community members |
| •Focused on community participation | •Ensure diverse community voices are heard and represented |
| •Interactive workshop format | •Support evidence-based decision-making through structured community inputs |
| •Extensive community input | •Build stronger, more connected communities through regular forums |
| •Longer duration with breakout sessions | •Align community engagement with Council's strategic goals and objectives |
Community Information Session: Discover Your Role in Shaping Our Valley
Join us for an engaging community conversation about the future of the Huon Valley.
Come explore our theme-based approach to community development, where your neighborhood’s unique character and needs will guide our planning decisions. This informal information session will introduce our Liveability Framework and show how the upcoming Community Views Survey will help us measure what matters most to residents.
- When: Sunday 13 April 2025
- Where: Huonville Town Hall
- Time: 2 – 4pm
Register HERE to let us know you are coming.
Light refreshments provided. Everyone welcome!
Whether you’re a long-time local or new to the area, your perspective is valuable! Council staff will demonstrate our new ‘Engage Huon Valley’ platform. We’ll show you how easy it is to use these tools and how your input directly shapes decisions about your neighborhood and the wider Huon Valley. We will also let you know about upcoming Community Forums and Information Sessions.
