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Flinders Council Mayor, Rachel Summers, believes that The Islander Way project has laid the foundations for a transformative future for Flinders Island.
“In recent years, the need to redefine tourism on the island has gained significant momentum. This was driven by a series of events that led to an unease within the community. In response, Flinders Council embarked on an innovative project called ‘The Islander Way’ to explore a different, regenerative approach to the Island’s visitor economy.”
Funded by the Department of State Growth, the council engaged ‘Designing Tourism’ a Tasmanian-based company who specialises in regenerative tourism, to undertake the 2-year project. During this time, the local community was invited to co-design the future of tourism on the island; a future that respects community values, contributes to a resilient economy and takes responsibility for the impact of tourism on the natural environment. The community contributed more than 1000 hours to a process of deep engagement and discussion.