Community
30 March, 2025
Event to centre on community
PORT Douglas is hosting the 2025 Queensland Community Development Conference in October.
The conference has been held every second year since 1974 in different regional locations across the state. This year, the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre is hosting the conference, which will be held across the community hall, neighbourhood centre and the Clink Theatre.
A neighbourhood centre spokeswoman said it is “a conference for change makers, connectors and collaborators, workers and dreamers who are passionate about community-driven change”.
“Whether you are new to community development or an experienced practitioner, this event offers a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, explore future directions and discuss strategies for fostering meaningful change within local contexts,” she said.
The neighbourhood centre expects tickets to become available next month.
This year’s theme, ‘Reimagining our past, shaping our future’, is a challenge to honour the lessons of history while envisioning innovative and inclusive approaches for a brighter future.
There has been a call-out for participant proposals for the conference.
“We welcome proposals that reflect diverse experiences, creative solutions, and contemporary practices in community development,” the spokeswoman said.
“Share your stories, insights, and strategies for building and supporting the voices and involvement of people in working for meaningful change in your communities, sparking meaningful change in your communities.”
According to peak body Community Development Queensland “this state-wide conference is the main vehicle through which community development practitioners and community members can come together for professional development, to share stories of best practice and to support each other in their community development and positive change efforts.”
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