What do you love about your town? Cultural Practices National Regional Challenges launch webinar
November 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Anyone can be a storyteller for their town. This webinar launches the Cultural Practices national action of the National Regional Challenges 2026–27.
Most towns have an official story: the one on the tourism website or in the council plan. Between now and April 2027, people across regional, rural and remote Australia are invited to add their town and tell their own. Share a story about the town you feel part of, or host a session where locals share theirs.
What we will cover
- How the action came out of the Ready Communities Flagship Program in Stanthorpe and the SIITR26 Impact Lab
- How to share a story in about five minutes, or host a free story session
- Guest speakers from local government, the arts and media, to be announced
- Your questions and ideas
Who should come
- People who want to share a story about their town
- Libraries, galleries, arts and community groups that could host a story session
- Councils, economic development and investment attraction teams
- Towns going through change, such as the energy transition, that want their story told by the people who live there
Hosts: Lavinia Hutchison, Regionall; Dr Chad Renando, Ready Communities; Kerry Grace, Ready Communities
More about the national action at https://nationalregionalchallenges.com.au/