THE ISLANDER WAY
PROJECT TIMELINE
THE PROJECT JOURNEY
The project adopts an innovative emergent approach to the development and management of the project. This approach combines deep listening, understanding, sense-making, addressing the needs of the community, and responding to emerging issues. Step-by-step reflection and iteration of project goals and outcomes are guided by community values and aspirations. The project champions group provide regular monthly guidance. These are active and passionate community members who understand, live, and experience the regenerative power of Flinders Island every day.
TIMELINE
Beginnings 2021
Flinders Council, FIBI, Brand Tasmania co-create with representatives from the community, The Islander Way, the story of Flinders Island
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The collective unanimously agree to explore the possibility of a regenerative tourism approach for Flinders Island
Oct-Dec 2021
Community engagement
First round of community engagement including community launch, group meetings, one-on-one interviews, impromptu conversations and coffee chats, postcard feedback, feedback form on website, and online community survey
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Identification of key issues
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Set up the governance framework for the project
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Establish project website islanderway.co as a community-facing website for the project
Jan-March 2022
Deepen engagement
Second round of community engagement
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Vision for the future of tourism
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Background research and communication on website
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Identification of community-led projects
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Local stories podcast pilot
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Engage international expert community
April-June 2022
Project identification
Identification of sub-projects
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Background research communicated through blog posts
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Council and community workshops
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Potential project pitch event
June-Nov 2022
Accelerator program
Accelerator program for community and business projects
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Visit Northern Tasmania collaboration​
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Council and community workshops
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Sub-project documentation and sharing via website
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State government advocacy and liaison
Mar-June 2023
Project finalisation
Project handover
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Community event and launch
Nov-Mar 2023
Project legacy & leadership
Legacy and leadership - the future of the project
Website 2.0 future-facing website
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Project evaluation
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Amplification - share project learnings, insights and strategies
October 2021
Project launch
The project for a regenerative tourism living lab receives funding from the Department of State Growth
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Council approves project early 8th October 2021
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Community launch of project 8th October 2021