Some of the Highlights from 2019
Trying to come up with a list of highlights from 2019 has been tough! So much has happened. For starters, the movement has grown to 46 town teams, including the…
100 Actions by Town Teams
The collective impact of the town teams has been amazing. And the journey is just beginning! We thought we would do a very quick and unscientific survey and start documenting…
Where did the ‘town team’ name come from?
Glad you asked! Retail expert, Mary Portas, came up with the town team name in 2011 in the United Kingdom. The first town team in Australia, the Beaufort Street Network,…
Upgrading the Software of Our Communities
Perth is projected to grow to a city of around 5 million people by the 2050’s, according to the Australia Bureau of Statistics. There is plenty of talk about the…
Shaping the Mandurah Community
By Candice Di Prinzio, Chair of Shape Mandurah Shape Mandurah was formed in November 2016. Our local council tendered out for ideas for more events in Mandurah, and instead of...
Making Victoria Park More Awesome
With a mission to make their Town ‘Vic Parkly awesome’ the Vic Park Collective has been working to make their home an exciting place that embraces and capitalises on the...
SBA Riding the Waves at Scarborough Beach
By Wayne Bowen, Chairman, Scarborough Beach Association The Scarborough Beach Association (SBA) was established in 1992 and has made a significant transformation in the past 12 months, moving from its...
Welcome Town Team Movement!
The Town Team Movement has launched, joining Perth’s thriving social enterprise scene. We help town teams to organise, engage and empower their local communities. Town teams are groups of businesses…
Having a Go
Ever had an idea to improve your area? Wondered why “they” don’t do “something”? Town teams get stuck in and have a go. They work proactively with their local government…
Real Communities
Some say that real communities are a thing of the past. We’ve apparently all got money now; we just don’t need our neighbours like we used to. Have we got…