The Tree of Hope project team are extremely proud to announce that the initiative has won the Community Capacity Building - Community Participation and Partnership Award in the National Awards for Local Government.  Tree of Hope was selected from over 300 entrants as the winner in this category, and will also now be judged against all other category winners for the overall National Local Government Award.  The project team wish to extend their congratulations and thanks to every person who was involved in Tree of Hope - what a thrill! 

Follow the link for more information about the award http://www.dotars.gov.au/local/awards/categories2007.aspx

Launceston City Council In its governance role, the Launceston City Council works to create a thriving and sustainable Launceston. In doing so, Council acts as provider, supporter, advocate and steward within the community. In this capacity, the Launceston City Council is committed to: promoting Launceston's advantages; serving the City of Launceston; encouraging and facilitating social, economic and environmental development; providing accountable government; delivering best value services to our customers; ensuring and enhancing the liveability of Launceston by aintaining quality assets to provide essential services; planning for and identifying opportunities to build on Launceston's strategic advantages. The greater Launceston area spans over 1400 square kilometres and comprises approximately 65,000 residents. LCC

Council's Community Development Department In alignment with Council's mission and values, the aim of the Community Development department is to work with the community to enhance and nurture a healthy, democratic and sustainable quality of life. In achieving this aim, the department's objectives are to: foster a sense of belonging and civic pride; develop and strengthen community leadership; enhance real and perceived safety within the community; recognise and celebrate diversity; encourage meaningful community participation; and provide opportunities for community capacity building.

University of Tasmania As a member of the Tasmanian Community, the University of Tasmania is committed to 'community engagement projects'. Community engagement projects such as the Tree of Hope project bring together the resources and skills of both univeristy staff with groups and organisations from the community. UTAS

It's About Us 2006 During 2006, Launceston played host to a range of events and projects that reflected its people and place in Australia and the development of Tasmania. 2006 was chosen as the year for the people of Launceston to re-discover our past, embrace our differences and shape our future in a celebration of our community called It’s About Us 2006. To find out more about this project, please visit the site.