The Big Ideas Forum is a regular community event held at Glen Street Theatre, engaging our local community in the robust exchange of ideas.
The Forum is an opportunity to engage with people you might not otherwise meet, hear opinions you might not otherwise hear, and come away from the experience an active participant in democracy, rather than a passive observer.
Upcoming Forum
Come along to hear Hugh discuss his latest book “The Way We Are: Lessons from a lifetime of listening” as we examine the major trends shaking the foundations of the Australian way of life. Signed copies of Hugh's latest book will available for purchase on the night.
The event will take place on Wednesday, 1 May at 7pm at Glen Street Theatre.
What's your Big Idea?
This is your forum, not ours. So if you have an idea for what you want the next Big Ideas Forum to look like contact our Community Development team at communitydevelopment@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
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Join our mailing list and keep up to date with upcoming events, provide feedback and receive extra links and resources to help you get involved. Your personal information will be managed as follows:
| Purpose of collection: | To be kept up to date about Council’s Big Ideas program. |
| Intended recipients: | Relevant Council staff in delivery of the Big Ideas program. |
| Supply: | The supply of information is voluntary, although required for your participation. |
| Access/Correction: | Your information can be accessed and corrected during normal business hours Monday – Friday 9am-5pm by contacting Customer Service |
| Storage: | The information collected is stored in Council’s Big Ideas database. |
Opinions expressed by speakers should not be interpreted as being held or endorsed by Northern Beaches Council.
Past forums
Big Ideas Forum: It Takes a Village
Child and family experts discuss the importance of community in supporting families, and what it means to create your own village. Held 11 Nov 2020.
Big Ideas Forum: Beyond COVID: Social Impacts and Community Responses
Health journalist and physician Dr Norman Swan discusses the next stage of the recovery from COVID-19. Held 2 Jul 2020
Big Ideas Forum - Riding the Fourth Wave: Gender Politics in 2019
This forum turned to the topic of gender politics and heard from prominent national voices as well as local heroes in this innovative, interactive town hall discussion. Held on 22 Nov 2019
Big Ideas: Conversations We're Not Having
19 Jun 2019 - Council's second Big Ideas Forum will focus on why we need to talk about mental health, and what we're getting wrong.