WEDNESDAY 6th AUGUST - 10am - 4pm
Venue: FAEC - Flinders Arts & Entertainment Centre

o   Maxine Roughley, CEO of the Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc. (FIAAI), will officially open the forum with a Welcome to Country, grounding the gathering in place, history, and shared respect.

o   Mayor Rachel Summers will share a candid and engaging ‘Council Mythbusting’ session. Unpacking common assumptions and offering a clearer picture of how Council really operates.

o   Meet the team and hear from the recently formed Furneaux Collective – a group driven by community, connection, and care.

o   Across two Island Vision sessions, our local voices will share stories that inspire, challenge, and connect.

o   Breakout moments offer space to reflect on your own sparks of insight and connection.

o   The team from Brand Tasmania will lead a workshop exploring the power of identity, values, and storytelling – and how to use the Tasmanian brand to support what you do.

o   We’ll close the day with a relaxed GinWag Gathering in the Rose Garden Room – pairing Cate Cooks Pizza with our delicious Furneaux Distillery Gin. It will be a time 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, will share inspiring insights from community-led recycling programs – highlighting what’s possible when councils and communities collaborate.

o  Our feature panel, Join the Dots, brings together diverse voices for a dynamic conversation that weaves together key 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's 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