Town Team Movement

Thanks to Stephen Burton from POMO for having me on The Placemakers Podcast! We got to talk about the journey of Town Team Movement in building a movement of positive #doers - citizen #placemakers making a difference in their place. https://lnkd.in/gXGCfXZw And how Placemaking Education is helping to train and inspire professional and volunteer #placemakers and neighbourhood builders around the world. https://lnkd.in/gdzfWHZk It's a real privilege working alongside Jimmy Murphy Emma Snow Kendell Terrell Rory Murray Patrycja Rosinska Claire Cardew Cate Baker Alyce Ventris Megan Humble #chrisgreen Rae Hoff Esther Bliss Gabrielle Major Julian Canny Tessa Collins Courtney Strow Emma Watton Trent Durward Dave Lindner The Podcast is available on Spotify via https://lnkd.in/gyTTZJry There are some brilliant episodes to listen too. Check out the episodes with Brooke Williams Tobias Volbert Tom Payne Thanks Stephen Burton! #actlocal #makeithappen

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We can’t wait to see you next week at the 2024 People, Place and Planet conference! This incredible conference offers a program packed with presentations from placemaking professionals, experts, and community champions. We will learn to create quality places that people want to live, work, play and learn in by diving into hands-on experiences! These inspiring speakers will give practical ideas to take back and share with your community. We will also journey to discover Northam's hidden gems- from vibrant murals to charming heritage buildings…and so much more! If you haven’t already registered to attend, don't miss out on this special opportunity. It’s  just a little over an hour from Perth CBD. You even have the optional bonus of hopping aboard the Conference bus, leaving from Perth CBD to Northam via Midland, returning after the networking sundowner. Get your tickets soon, 🌟all tickets purchased before cob tomorrow going into the draw to win a hot air balloon ride for 2, donated by Liberty Balloon Flights🎈 For more event and bus tickets- https://lnkd.in/gjk6spdy For a downloadable version of the program head over to- https://lnkd.in/g5YQga6D #townteammovement  #takeachance #community #placemaking #togetherwecan #actlocal #collaboration #capacitybuilding #communitywellbeing #localeconomies  #professionaldevelopment Northam Town Team Shire of Northam Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage RAC WA Placemaking Education Wheatbelt Development Commission

Following a hugely successful event in Burwood NSW last year, #Revitalise is back - this time in Karuah, NSW on Friday, 1 November 2024! Revitalise is an inspiring event dedicated to breathing new life into streets, communities, places, organizations, and local environments. Join us in Karuah, NSW, for a day of transformative ideas and practical strategies on how governments and communities can work together to create lasting change. 💡 Key Themes: Flourishing people, places, and the planet by.. 👉 Shifting from doing TO and FOR communities to working WITH and BY them 👉 Revitalizing natural habitats 👉 Reimagining volunteering 👉 Boosting local economies, revitalizing town centers, and supporting small businesses 👉 Community-led action for safer streets and better places 👉 Encouraging the proactive and positive Town Team approach   Tickets are available via https://lnkd.in/g26BgEbQ Revitalise is proudly hosted by Town Team Movement Good For The Hood Port Stephens Council and Karuah Progress Association, a registered #TownTeam. For more information on Karuah, check out - https://karuah.org/ #townteammovement #placemaking #revitalise #volunteer #development #inspire #community #bettertogether Tim Crosdale Breanna Landwehr Toni Lyle Kate Connor Nikki Spillane Rebecca Jaensch Elizabeth Akerman @chantellesives Burwood Council Brooke Wharton Ed Steane Ashlie Hunter Alison D'Costa Michael Rodrigues Victoria Moxey Rebecca Morley Tommaso Briscese Christopher Manoski Ben Perry Germain Briand MidCoast Council Lori Modde MAICD FICDA MBA Mantej Singh Destination Port Stephens Better Streets Sara Stace Michelle Washington Future Village Conservation Volunteers Australia Audrey Barucchi Jane Laverty Stu Speirs Ethical Fields Meaghan Burkett SEGRA: Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) Regional Australia Institute Cam Perkins

Active Citizenship  #Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you are. #ActiveCitizenship is taking that chance! ⭐ Town Team Movement is powered by hundreds of active citizens transforming their communities across Australia. 📍 In the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, we’re proud to have 23 Town Teams leading community-driven initiatives that bring vibrancy and connection to their towns. They include: 1922&you Corrigin Collective Dowerin This Together Town Team Kondinin Kreative Meckering Action Group Narembeen Town Team Northam Town Team Brookton Onward Town Team Cunderdin Creative Community Town Team, plus many more!. 📣 That’s why, we’re thrilled to be hosting our upcoming conference in the Wheatbelt town of Northam on Friday, 13 September. 🤝 Join us as we dive deep into the power of active citizenship and explore place-based strategies through insightful discussions with community leaders, placemaking experts, and local government professionals. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Register now to be part of this exciting event.  https://lnkd.in/gjk6spdy #townteammovement #streetsalive #community #activecitizenship #actlocal #trust #together #empower #withandby  Shire of Northam Placemaking Education Wheatbelt Development Commission RAC WA Department of Transport, Western Australia Candice Parkes Jimmy Murphy Leah Horton JP Ryan Hall

From #Liveable to #Loveable Places: Why It Matters There’s a growing focus on creating #liveable cities and places, which is promising, especially with the emphasis on health, essential amenities, and a higher quality of life. But what does this focus on liveability say about the unliveable aspects of many urban areas? #Loveable places offer a different perspective on what makes communities and cities truly thrive. It’s not just about meeting material needs or achieving affluence. It’s about how people connect with a place, how much they feel they belong, and how deeply they care. While #Liveable places are often shaped by top-down initiatives from governments, big businesses, and institutions, #Loveable places emerge from the grassroots. They are neighbourhood-driven, fostering a deeper sense of connection, pride, and agency. They inspire people to actively improve their surroundings. Is #liveability the highest standard we can aim for in the 21st century? Or should we strive for #loveability too? Perhaps we need both. To delve deeper into these ideas and more, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has partnered with us to offer free online training for Western Australian local government staff and Elected Members. This training focuses on creating thriving, resilient places and stronger communities. To access this free training, email [email protected]. Town Team Movement and Placemaking.Education, based in Perth, are now offering this training globally in partnership with PlacemakingX, based in New York, USA. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gcHyuv3K This free training is available for all Local Government staff in Western Australia until 30 June 2025. Leederville Connect Monica Sacroug Anna Kelderman David Galloway Trent Durward Jimmy Murphy

⭐ FREE Mid-West Placemaking Workshop for Local Government staff 👉 This FREE interactive workshop for local government staff focuses on the what, why, how and who of creating thriving, resilient places. It will provide innovative, collaborative approaches for making it happen in various contexts, focusing on the main thoroughfares and shopping precincts of our town centres. 🚶♀️ While this walkshop is taking place in Geraldton CBD, the information and solutions will be able to be applied in other regional towns. What will it cover? 💡 Why placemaking is so relevant and important for local governments 🏡 Looking at streets and public spaces through different eyes 🚩 How it's a team sport - all local government staff can make contributions (big or small) 🤝 Shifting from Doing To and For, TO With and By  communities and how to do this 💲 Reducing risks and saving money 🗝 Funding and grant opportunities, including $100,000 Streets Alive Stream 2 Grant Who should attend? Local government Directors, Managers, Coordinators, and Officers are encouraged to attend, particularly those from: • Economic development • Place and placemaking • Community development • Technical services and engineering • Urban planning • Tourism • Events • Arts and culture 🗓  When: Monday 16 September ⏱ Time: 10.00am to 11.30am 📍 Address: Meet at Euphorium Platform Studio, 69 Chapman Road 👨💼 Your hosts Dean Cracknell from Town Team Movement, along with co-hosts the Euphorium CBD Activation Team. ❗ RSVPs are essential via - https://lnkd.in/gWwS_3aN Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Department of Communities WA Euphorium City of Greater Geraldton Shire Of Chapman Valley Shire of Cue Shire of Mingenew Shire of Morawa Murchison Shire SHIRE OF NORTHAMPTON Shire of Perenjori Shire of Three Springs

Meet the Presenters of the 2024 Town Team Movement Conference: Take a chance! Join us in Northam and hear from these placemaking experts, government professionals and community leaders exploring topics like: ✨ How to drive active citizenship and build strong, connected communities ✨ Urban Greening and its role in resilient placemaking ✨ Community-led street calming and integrated modes of transport ✨ How to support dynamic economic life and vibrant towns ✨ Low-cost projects that activate neighbourhoods Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gjk6spdy Our conference is presented by Northam Town Team and supported by Shire of Northam, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Wheatbelt Development Commission, Department of Transport, Placemaking Education and our Principal Partner RAC WA. Special thanks to our speakers: Jimmy Murphy Dean Cracknell Patrycja Rosinska Rory Murray Esther Bliss Emma Snow Claire Cardew Alyce Smith Gab Major Candice Parkes Rochelle Van Santen Leah Horton JP Rebecca Lennox Ryan Hall Kate Goodman Dahna Stead Cass Stella Michelle Prior Courtney Strow Kendell Terrell Craig Wooldridge David Galloway Ken Mullins #PeoplePlacePlanet #TakeaChance #placemaking #TownTeams #BetterPlaces #TogetherWeCan #ActLocal #PlaceActivation #collaboration #MakeItHappen #BetterConnected #ActiveCitizenship #Community #DoingWITHandBY #capacitybuilding #communitywellbeing #localeconomies

We're thrilled to announce that Stream 2 of Streets Alive is now open. This highly anticipated stream invites eligible community groups and local governments to submit projects up to $100,000 that reimagine their local roads and trial temporary, or install permanent, street interventions that slow speeds and make their neighbourhoods safer places to walk, wheel, ride, play and drive. Help bring our Streets Alive vision to life! Visit https://lnkd.in/grexqafR to view the guidelines and register to attend our online information webinar happening on Thursday 5 September at 12pm WST. https://lnkd.in/giQze2iu Streets Alive is community-led funding program delivered by Town Team Movement in partnership with Main Roads Western Australia and the WA Local Government Association (WALGA).

🎈✨ Our Town Team Builder Esther went up in the air this week with conference sponsor libertyballoonflights and described the the whole experience as magical and breathtaking. Simply amazing !!  💫 Liberty Balloon Flights have generously donated a voucher of a hot air balloon flight for 2 (including a post flight breakfast) for a lucky conference ticket holder. 🕊🎟️How to win? Buy your conference tickets by September 5th to enter the draw. Thankyou @libertyballoonflights  #libertyballoonflights  #TakeaChance #ThankYou #WinBig #BookBySept5 #avonvalley#hotairballoon #tourismperth #tourismwesternaustralia #BalloonRide #WinAPrize #TicketGiveaway #BuyTickets #BuyNowToWin #MagicalExperience #StunningViews #AdventureAwaits

Town Teams deliver positive and proactive actions to enhance the place they live. Some focus on engaging local people through arts or street improvements, others local festivals or sustainability projects, and for our Wooroloo Community Team it's about community resilience and connection. Tucked away in the Perth Hills, they work together to support local programs, initiatives and keep their community connected and prepared for the bushfire season. Their approach is simple: 🌿 A Town Team or community member identifies the idea (the Champion) 🌿 The champion of the idea takes the lead in the design and works with the Town Team to make things happen 🌿 The Town Team helps the champion to source funding, provide insurance cover and generate volunteer support As we begin to approach the warmer months, they're working with the Wooroloo Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade to host a community bonfire to raise awareness around best practice bushfire preparedness. Their initiatives are a great example of how a directed effort can create small changes that make a huge difference to improve the comfort, connection and safety in local places. Visit https://lnkd.in/gBnddagi to learn more about the Community Bonfire event and how Wooroloo Community Town Team are helping educate their community about bushfire safety.