Cradle Coast Regional Partnerships

Facilitating meaningful community engagement

Through community partnerships, programs and events we foster engagement with the Cradle Coast campus and create opportunities for people to connect, learn and participate.

Elevating First Nations perspectives and stories

We continue to learn from and collaborate with our Aboriginal colleagues, students and community members to elevate the visibility of Tasmanian stories which connect campus and community life through shared events and storytelling opportunities.

Creating a safe, healthy and vibrant learning and living campus community

We are committed to fostering a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive campus environment where students, staff and community members feel connected, supported and valued. Through the work of our teams and collaborations with Welcoming Australia, Welcoming Universities and the UniSport Healthy Campus program, we are creating opportunities that strengthen connection, wellbeing and belonging across our university community.

Delivering place-based support

Regional Learning Officers based in Circular Head and West Coast communities connect people with learning opportunities, University programs and community initiatives. They work alongside local communities, industry and students to encourage learning at every stage of life, while listening deeply to local priorities and helping ensure community voices are reflected in the University's work.  The team work closely with the federal government owned and managed study hubs to deliver on local learning initiatives.

Connecting academics with regional communities

We collaborate with University academics to deliver in-community and in-school events that support Tasmania’s education transition whilst enriching research and teaching experiences. Activities have included the Mining Roadshow delivered on the West Coast, Circular Head STEMM Expo, and other public-facing events.

We work alongside communities, organisations and researchers to better understand regional opportunities and challenges, generating insights that inform locally relevant solutions and support positive outcomes for Tasmania's regions.

An example of this is the 2025 pilot of the Local Learning Leaders initiative empowering local community members to become advocates for education. The Local Learning Leaders project 2025 was supported by funding from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success.