Let's Chat Expo
A new, annual Expo, a 2 day event featuring stalls, information and activations from the various projects and business units across the City of Ballarat.
Quick Poll
Do you agree with this vision of successful community engagement?
"Successful community engagement is one in which the community feels heard, connected, and actively involved in shaping local decisions. Genuine inclusion and trust emerge when the community can see how their insights help shape real decisions. Effective engagement uses both traditional methods - such as surveys and information sessions - and also creates additional opportunities that ensure harder‑to‑reach community members can participate meaningfully"
The City of Ballarat regularly asks for community input on projects, services and plans that shape our city and neighbourhoods.
But we know not everyone feels informed or knows how to have their say — and we want to change that.
By sharing your feedback, you’ll help us:
- Improve how we communicate with you.
- Make it easier for you to share your thoughts.
- Ensure more people feel included and heard.
Together, we can make sure the community has the opportunity to help shape the decisions that matter most.
Tell us what you think!
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Councillor Road Show
Opportunities across the year give residents the option to speak directly to their ward Councillor and City of Ballarat staff.
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Community Panel
Community members who were independently selected as a representation of a 'mini-Ballarat' now have ongoing an opportunity to contribute to key projects across the Council term.
Your feedback will help us design better ways for the community to have their say. After we review all the feedback, we’ll share what we heard and outline the changes we’ll make to improve community engagement across Ballarat.
