Who Are We
Community Champions is a place-based, community-led initiative supporting residents across Launceston’s Northern Suburbs to build skills, form partnerships, and bring local projects to life.
Together, City Mission’s Project North, the City of Launceston, and a wide network of local organisations work side-by-side with community members to create the conditions where ideas thrive and people feel proud of their neighbourhoods.
What is Community Champions?
Community Champions is a local program that helps people in Launceston’s Northern Suburbs turn their community ideas into real action.
City Mission’s Project North, the City of Launceston, and a wide network of local organisations work side-by-side with community members to provide training opportunities, skill-building, local resources, and supportive networks, to help community members become local leaders who can create change where they live.
Who are Community Champions?
Local people who want to step forward and help shape the future of their community!
Champions direct and lead projects, organise events, and bring people together - not just participate.
Community Champions are supported by City Mission’s Project North, the City of Launceston, and other passionate organisations to who seek to see communities thrive.
How do I get involved?
Since 2022, Project North and the City of Launceston have been working closely with residents in the Northern Suburbs, building strong relationships through local meetings, events, projects and workshops.
Community action groups now meet regularly in neighbourhood houses, community sheds, and local schools. Have a look at the meeting times and come along to the next meeting!
The Community Action Network
At the heart of Community Champions is the Community Action Network - a growing group of residents, community leaders, neighbourhood houses, schools, service providers, and local businesses who care about strengthening their suburbs.
This network covers Rocherlea, Mayfield, Newnham, Mowbray, Invermay, Ravenswood and Waverley. Each area has its own action group, shaped by local strengths and local priorities.
Together, they:
Identify issues and opportunities raised by the community
Dream, plan and deliver local events
Support one another across suburbs
Build confidence, leadership and skills
Celebrate the achievements of their community
The Network is open, inclusive, and always welcoming new members who want to make a difference.
