The East Coast Conversation

Positive Impact Plan E-News

Welcome to the first edition of The East Coast Conversation. This occasional update will share key project information, milestones, and opportunities to get involved — along with insights and case studies to help grow understanding of Positive Impact, and how it can help shape a stronger, more sustainable future for the East Coast.

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Community Conversations Start This Week

Swansea 29 April | Triabunna 30 April | Buckland 1 May

Register HERE to attend a Conversation

Tomorrow, Tuesday 29 April we’ll be in Swansea, starting with a chance to have a one-on-one chat with Alli Anderson, Director of episteme Consulting, at Alimento Café from 2.00–3.00pm. The evening Community Conversation session will be held at Swansea Town Hall from 5.30–7.00pm.

Next stop is Triabunna on Wednesday 30 April. Alli will be available for a drop-in chat at Spirit of Maria Café from 2.00–3.00pm, followed by the evening Community Conversation session at Triabunna Town Hall, 5.30–7.00pm.

We’ll finish the week in Buckland on Thursday 1 May, with a Community Conversation session at the Buckland Community Hall from 10.00–11.30am. We’re thrilled to have the Country Women’s Association providing a delicious morning tea for the Buckland session — expect plenty of cakes, slices, and sandwiches!

Community Conversations are relaxed, workshop-style sessions where you’ll learn more about the project, explore what Positive Impact means, and have the chance to share your ideas, thoughts, and perspectives — the good, the bad, and everything in between. We want to hear about your connection to the East Coast — what you love, why it matters to you, and your vision for what the future could look like for our people, places, and communities.

We’d love to have a conversation with you at one of our upcoming events — or, if you prefer a more casual chat, you can catch Alli at a local café beforehand. Everyone’s welcome — and we can’t wait to hear your ideas!

Upcoming Conversation Events

Looking for a session closer to you? We've got you covered!

📍Swansea — Tuesday 30 April

• Community Conversation: 5.30–7.00pm at Swansea Town Hall
• Drop-in chat: 2.00–3.00pm at Alimento Café

📍Triabunna — Wednesday 1 May

• Community Conversation: 5.30–7.00pm at Triabunna Town Hall
• Drop-in chat: 2.00–3.00pm at Spirit of Maria Café

📍Buckland — Thursday 2 May

• Community Conversation: 10.00–11.30am at Buckland Community Hall

📍St Marys — Monday 12 May

• Community Conversation: 10.00–11.30am at St Marys Evacuation + Multi-purpose Centre

📍Scamander — Monday 12 May

• Drop-in chat: 2.00–3.00pm at River Mouth Café
• Community Conversation: 5.30–7.00pm at Scamander Sports Complex

📍St Helens — Tuesday 13 May

• Drop-in chat: 2.00–3.00pm at Life Buoy Café
• Community Conversation: 5.30–7.30pm* at Portland Hall
(*Combined session with the Bay of Fires Masterplan — extended duration to accommodate)

📍Bicheno — Wednesday 14 May

• Community Conversation: 5.30–7.00pm at Bicheno Bowls & RSL Club

📍Coles Bay — Thursday 15 May

• Community Conversation: 10.00–11.30am at Coles Bay Community Hall

Get Involved!

If you're unable to attend a session, there are other ways to participate and have your voice heard.

Write to us.

We want to know about what you think about tourism.

What does it add to life on the East Coast? What does it take away? Do you have ideas about how to make it better?

Send a letter: PO Box 115 Bicheno 7215

or send us an email: positiveimpact@eastcoasttasmania.com.au

Connect via socials.

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