2030 Consultation

The University of Ballarat has undertaken a broad range of consultation in producing ICT 2030, a fourth generation strategy for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the Ballarat region. This section provides an overview of the activities undertaken during the period between October and November 2006. It also identifies complementary activities which have occurred in parallel to the Ballarat ICT 2030 consultation.

Ballarat ICT Panel Series "Our Future ICT Needs"

Nearly ninety registrations were received for the 'Our Future ICT Needs' panel series over a four-week period with more than fifty individuals engaged in debate and discussion around the following themes.

Each of the panel sessions was held at the University of Ballarat Technology Park Greenhill Enterprise Centre on Thursday's between 4pm and 6pm during November 2006.

The City of Ballarat promoted the Ballarat ICT Panel Series through radio commercials, media releases and via the Council Updates in the Ballarat Courier on Saturday's during the month of November 2006. While this increased awareness of the events, the most successful method of engaging individuals was via personal invitations.

Ballarat ICT Workshops

A number of workshops were held throughout the consultation period.  These included:

  • 18 October 2006 University of Ballarat ITMS Experts
  • 13 November 2006 City of Ballarat Major Business Units
  • 13 November 2006 Local Govt Economic Development Officers and the Regional IT Group

A summary of the workshop outcomes can be accessed by clicking here.

Briefings

A number of briefings were provided during the consultation period.  These included:

  • 2 November 2006 Blueprint Ballarat Community Committee
  • 8 November 2006 Committee for Ballarat
  • 21 November 2006 University of Ballarat Technology Park Executive Network
  • 23 November 2006 University of Ballarat Technology Park Advisory Committee
  • Early 2007 Central Highlands Mayors and CEO's forum

In-depth interviews

In-depth interviews were conducted to gain the view of:

  • Local Media Organisations
  • Local, State and Federal Representatives
  • Local Government Chief Executive Officers

A summary of the interview outcomes can be accessed by clicking here.