Strengthen Community Engagement, Participation and Connection to Country
Listening, sharing information and connecting with communities across Ballardong Country.
At a glance
Getting out across Ballardong Country
BAC is strengthening how it connects with Ballardong people and communities across the region. This means getting out into towns and communities across the Ballardong ILUA area, listening to local priorities, sharing information and creating more opportunities for people to participate in BAC's work.
Engagement should also lead to action. BAC will improve how information from community conversations is recorded, followed up and reported back so members can see what was heard, what BAC is doing and what happens next.
What we're delivering
During 2026–27, BAC will establish a more systematic regional engagement program across the Ballardong ILUA area, supported by better communication, information capture, follow-up and reporting back to members.
Develop the 2027 Regional Engagement Program
UnderwayDevelop a coordinated program of visits across the Ballardong ILUA area, including proposed towns and communities, dates, engagement activities and the information BAC needs to collect.
Engage across the Ballardong ILUA area
PlannedVisit towns and communities across the Ballardong ILUA area to listen to local priorities, share information, meet with local stakeholders, visit relevant sites and gather practical information to support BAC's priority projects.
Capture community priorities and local knowledge
PlannedRecord issues, opportunities and local knowledge relevant to BAC's work, including land, housing, tourism, ageing, enterprise, services and connection to Country.
Improve communication with members
UnderwayStrengthen BAC's website, social media, project updates, notices and other communication channels so members can more easily understand what BAC is doing, what is coming up and how to participate.
Report back to communities
PlannedClose the engagement loop by reporting what BAC heard, what actions have been identified, what progress has been made and where further decisions or engagement are required.
Latest progress & updates
BAC is preparing the 2027 Regional Engagement Program while improving the ways members can receive information, participate and follow the Corporation's priority projects.
Regional scheduling, engagement content, data capture, stakeholder coordination and supporting communications are being developed.
2027 Regional Engagement Program being developed
BAC is preparing a proposed regional schedule so members can see where and when engagement is planned across towns and communities in the Ballardong ILUA area during 2027.
Ballardong ILUA area engagement program being planned
BAC is developing a coordinated program of visits to towns and communities across the Ballardong ILUA area, bringing together community engagement, local stakeholder meetings, land and site visits and information gathering for BAC's priority projects.
New Projects information being developed for the BAC website
BAC is improving its website so members can follow each Annual Plan priority, see current progress, access key documents and understand opportunities to participate.
Engagement dates & resources
Regional engagement dates, community information and supporting documents will be published here as the 2027 Regional Engagement Program is finalised.
Strategic Plan & Annual Plan
View BAC's Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Annual Plan 2026–27 and other key strategic planning documents.
Engagement calendar coming
Proposed towns and communities, dates, venues and engagement information across the Ballardong ILUA area will be published as the regional schedule is confirmed.
We want to hear from Ballardong people
BAC's regional engagement program is about listening to local knowledge, priorities and ideas. Members will have opportunities to participate in conversations across the Ballardong ILUA area and continue providing feedback as BAC's priority projects progress.