Introduction

The South is at a turning point —

It is time to awaken new possibilities; shake off limits of the past & step into a future full of purpose & potential.

This is the moment to dream again, think boldly & take action with courage. It’s time to reimagine what our lives can be like — to create spaces where ideas flourish, collaboration thrives & real progress is possible.

OUR ViSiON:

1. Awaken Our Inner Potential

Inspire individuals to rediscover purpose, courage, and creativity. Encourage personal responsibility and active participation in shaping the region’s future.

2. Foster Collaboration & Connection

Build strong, supportive communities where ideas and resources are shared. Create spaces for people to engage meaningfully with one another.

3. Reimagine Structures & Commitments

Review financial, contractual, and structural systems to unlock new opportunities. Align regional priorities with long-term wellbeing and sustainability.

4. Champion Bold Ideas & Innovation

Empower individuals and organisations to develop fresh solutions for today’s challenges. Cultivate a culture where experimentation and creativity are valued.

5. Build a Vibrant, Thriving Region

Prioritise initiatives that strengthen local economies, environments, and cultural life. Shape a future where everyone has the freedom to live fully and contribute meaningfully.

6. Act With Courage & Vision

Lead change proactively rather than reactively. Inspire collective action towards a shared, exciting future.

+ Develop entrepreneurship & a localised economy.

+ Increase connection, communication & mutual support.

+ Develop new ways to share local products & services within community – then to our region, as well as larger niche markets.

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It is time to:
+ Think positive
+ Develop a fresh vision
+ Unify & find new ways to do life
+ Come together as a community to redesign services & products we use

+ Empower locals.
+ Build a future vision.
+ Local enterprise.
+ Create boldly.
+ Build resilience.

TOP 3 PRIORITIES:

1st priority – Keep Decisions Local – ensure our assets & resources are managed here, by us, with transparency.

2nd priority – Wise planning to avoid unnecessary debt while funding infrastructure, innovation & enterprise.

3rd priority – Empower local businesses, farmers & enterprise; so our region thrives with purpose & confidence.

Strong Community

Enterprising. Purposeful.
Vision. Localised

Forward-Thinking
Innovative. Connected. Empowered.
Visionary. Actioners

Community Growth
Local. United. Enterprising.

Create
Purposeful Leaders.
Locally Owned Enterprises
Resilience.

BUiLD ViSiONARiES

Plan Your Future with this BUILDING Course

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