CCLF Launch Event
On the 1st of October, the Central Coast Leadership Forum held its launch event at Saddles. The launch of the forum marks a unique opportunity to unlock our region’s economic
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
A Better Central Coast
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Who We Are
We proudly advance sustainable development for the Central Coast by uniting leaders to shape key regional priorities.
Driven by a team of passionate local and industry leaders, the Central Coast Leadership Forum serves as the region’s primary civic engagement, research, and advancement organisation. By addressing the key issues that matter most to the region the Forum provides regional leaders, stakeholders, and communities with the opportunity to shape policy decisions and realise a unique vision for the Central Coast.
The Forum leverages the best expertise of community leaders to promote a better Central Coast in an independent and non-partisan manner. Our priorities are the communities, and the Forum works to identify strategic opportunities for the public and private sectors to work together to meet these priorities for a better regional future.
our objective
To unlock the region's economic and social potential by helping to deliver long-term and sustainable growth.
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The Leadership Forum
Our dedicated team unites experts to foster growth, collaboration, and a prosperous future for the Central Coast.
meat the team
The Leadership Forum
Our dedicated team unites experts to foster growth, collaboration, and a prosperous future for the Central Coast.
Our Mission
We empower communities and advance strategic partnerships to make our region thrive
To identify public and private sector solutions and partnerships to deliver practical outcomes for the Central Coast.
To partner with the government to help identify solutions to fund and deliver critical infrastructure in a timely manner.
To promote the advancement of major projects addressing the region's critical employment and housing challenges.
To support study tours and cultural exchanges through a collaborative leadership program that invests in the professional development of emerging leaders from organisations interested in the Central Coast.
To embolden regional leaders and stakeholders to promote the Central Coast and increase the region’s presence and influence in NSW and Nationally.
Our Region
We position the Coast for Growth by unlocking its potential
Our Growing Region
Nestled between Australia’s foremost economic hub (Sydney), and the nation’s seventh largest city (Newcastle), the Central Coast encompasses New South Wales’ fastest growing corridor, with over 404,250 people set to call the region home by 2036.
With strategic centres in Gosford, Erina, Tuggerah and Wyong, the Central Coast is uniquely positioned to take advantage of our diverse population settings, and to engage directly with a variety of different communities, each with their own industries and social dynamics.
The Central Coast Leadership Forum unites key stakeholders across government, business, and industry to leverage the economic and social potential of the region and forge the Central Coast’s identity as a forward-looking, gateway city.
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Our Strategic Pillars
Advocacy & Policy
Identity
Forming a strong identity for the Central Coast, an identity promoting the equities unique to the region, an identity that emphasises the region’s growth and development opportunities, and an identity which promotes the region as a leading tourist destination, regional gateway centre, and lively and liveable place.
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Investment
Promoting public and private sector investment to deliver critical infrastructure and housing to accommodate the region’s growth.
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Our Services
What we do
Networking Events
Host networking events with keynote speakers and critical stakeholders
Community Needs Assessments
Engage directly with community groups to undertake needs assessments
Government Engagement
Engage directly with government – at all levels – to promote stated objectives and projects
Proprietary Reports
Commission proprietary reports to assist with the formulation of policy and advocacy
Business Promotion
Promote Central Coast businesses and events through Forum networking events and platforms
Parliamentary Submissions
Provide formal submissions to parliamentary organisations – e.g. committees
Media Advocacy
Engage media, and actively participate as advocates that promote and represent the broader interests of the Central Coast
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