What's happening
We want your help to shape the way we engage in the Adelaide Hills!
We are developing a Community Engagement Framework that will guide the way we undertake community engagement activities and we'd like you to help us to understand what's most important to feature in this framework.
What does good community engagement look like to you? What level of involvement would you like to have in Council decision-making?
Community Engagement Framework Objectives
Through the creation and implementation of the Community Engagement Framework, we aim to:
Providing your feedback
There are a variety of ways that you can provide your ideas and feedback on what should be included in the draft Community Engagement Framework.
- Online - complete our online feedback form below or share an idea.
- Hardcopy feedback - you can collect a hardcopy feedback form from any of our libraries or customer service centres or print your own from the Document Library.
- In writing - submit your ideas or feedback in writing via email (engage@ahc.sa.gov.au) or via letter addressed to 63 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling SA 5152.
- Face to face - drop in to one of our engagement pop-up activities. You can see all of the available dates and locations via the 'Face to Face' tab below.
- Invite us to a meeting - if you are part of a community or residents' group, please invite us along to one of your regular meetings so we can discuss your ideas and feedback.
Phase 1 of engagement closes on Sunday 26 October 2025. We will be seeking further feedback on the draft framework in 2026.
If you need assistance to provide your feedback, please email engage@ahc.sa.gov.au or call 8408 0400.
Register / sign-in to participate
To complete the online feedback form below, you will need to be registered for Adelaide Hills Engagement Hub. Registration allows us to ensure we can close the loop with you about engagement outcomes and project next steps and helps us to understand who we are receiving feedback from.
Signing up for Adelaide Hills Engagement Hub is as simple as choosing a username and password and entering your email and residential suburb/township. There are other demographic questions you can choose whether you'd like to complete as part of the sign-up process.
If you are an existing member visiting the new platform for the first time, you will need to reset your password before you can sign-in. To reset your password, click the 'Log in / Join' button in the banner at the top the page. Then click the 'Forgot password?' link.
You will be asked to enter your email address. Click the 'reset and email password' button and we will send you instructions to reset your password.
Share an idea
What does good community engagement look like to you?
Use / list words that describe what a good engagement environment looks like to you. Your idea will pop-up below along with your username. (max 140 characters).
23 October, 2025
Louise says:
Will provide improvements. Inclusive. Supportive, Collaborative, Positive, Transparent, Respectful, Encouraging. Community are listened to.
22 October, 2025
M says:
More co-design with local communities
17 October, 2025
Patty says:
Well I only stumbled across this
15 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Gumeracha Library - Finding unique ways to share / celebrate your town and community.
15 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Gumeracha Library - Offering / creating opportunities for people to represent their community from a young age.
15 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Gumeracha Library - being realistic about what is possible and what is a priority.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Upper Sturt Forum - Come back to community with results and also transparency about Council process and how submissions were considered.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Upper Sturt Forum - Use community groups and grassroot networks to engage beyond the usual suspects – we are happy to help connect.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Norton Summit Primary - Bring example pictures / ideas of similar projects, great spaces in other areas etc.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Norton Summit Primary - Asking the people who are going to use it e.g. the park, the skate park – speak to the people who know it best.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Karra Watta Cafe - More opportunities to connect with Elected Members and get to know them.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Karra Watta Cafe - Talking to people at their level, finding out what is important to them, what are their motivators.
How could we improve the way we engage with our community?
List any ideas for improvement or current barriers to participation. Your idea will pop-up below along with your username. (max 140 characters).
15 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Gumeracha Library - Community members have a role to play in seeking engagement opportunities and sharing their ideas and feedback.
15 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Gumeracha Library - importance of having cohesion within Council (staff and Elected Members)
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Upper Sturt Forum - Have an open ideas week where residents phone in with a suggestion. Big or small – simple point of contact.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Upper Sturt Forum - Supporting community to learn about new technology engagement opportunities and replicate with physical / face to face.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Karra Watta Cafe - Importance of knowing / understanding Council’s vision, reason/s for undertaking a project.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Karra Watta Cafe - Making sure promotion of engagements isn’t only online.
21 September, 2025
Gumeracha is great! says:
Flag examples of engagement changing Council ideas. Elector Representation Review, Annual Business Plan and Strategic Plan consultation etc.
Do you have any feedback about your experiences engaging with AHC?
16 October, 2025
LexiCh says:
Loving the more positive, bridging the gap between council and community.
15 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Gumeracha Library - Library is a great space / resource for the community to access information and free resources.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Upper Sturt Forum - Interactive maps great tool for engagement especially if paired with physical maps for face to face opportunities.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Upper Sturt Forum - Only hear from Council on Facebook – but miss things.
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Shared at Oakbank Markets - Road works notifications work well
13 October, 2025
AHC Engagement says:
Shared at Oakbank Markets - Good to have community forums - opportunity to speak to Council managers and hear from community groups.
Feedback form
Face to face
Key Dates
Tuesday 21 October 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Woodside Positive Aging Centre
36, Nairne Road, Woodside
Monday 22 September 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Woodside Library - completed
26 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Woodside
Wednesday 24 September 2025 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
Karra Watta Cafe @ The Summit - comepleted
The Summit Community Centre
4 Crescent Drive, Norton Summit
Tuesday 30 September 2025 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Upper Sturt Community Forum - completed
Come along to the Upper Sturt Community Forum to share your ideas on the development of our Community Engagement Framework.
Thursday 2 October 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Stirling Coventry Library - completed
63 Mount Barker Road, Stirling
Saturday 11 October 2025 09:00 am to 02:00 am
Oakbank Markets - completed
Oakbank Soldiers Memorial Hall, 210 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank.
Wednesday 15 October 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Gumeracha Library - completed
45 Albert Street, Gumeracha
