NSW Department of Industry

  • Event Management
  • Copywriting and Editing
  • Indigenous Engagement
  • Stakeholder and Community Engagement
  • Facilitation

The Brief

  • Discuss issues, concerns and opportunities with key stakeholders who have an interest in the future of showgrounds located on Crown land in NSW.
  • Provide stakeholders with opportunity to ask questions as well as providing information and resources
  • Build relationships and encourage mutual respect for diversity of Showground managers and users
  • Understand the benefits Showgrounds provide to regional NSW and Communities
  • Facilitate discussion around the theme of creating a sustainable and vibrant showground sector on Crown land in NSW.

The Solution

  • Coordinate two group surveys
  • Coordinate and facilitate Regional NSW focus groups in 4 regional centres
  • Coordinate and facilitate roundtable for key stakeholders
  • Prepare and deliver a report for Agricultural Societies Council of NSW

The Outcome

  • The report delivered findings of the consultation with feedback from over 300 people included. 
  • This consultation confirmed that showgrounds are valuable and valued community assets for those that manage and use them.
  • Positive feedback from stakeholders and client was achieved.

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