Holly’s CommunityLocal voices. Shared possibilities.

An independent community initiative · South Australia

Good communities start with a conversation.

The places we share. The things that matter. The ideas that could make everyday life a little better.

A space to listen to different perspectives through community surveys — from life at the beach to the wider issues shaping our neighbourhoods.

Explore the consultations

A little coastal spirit. A lot of listening.

Two golden retrievers walking out of the surf, one carrying seaweed
Inspired by the places that bring us together.

Have your say

One community.
Many conversations.

Choose a topic that matters to you. Each consultation has its own focus and survey, so you can take part in the conversations you care about.

1 consultation

Open for responsesShared spaces

Dogs & shared public spaces

Beaches, parks and the places we share. Tell us what works, how clear the dog rules are, and what you would change.

Who can take part? People who use beaches, parks and other public spaces in South Australia.

Take the survey Printable questionnaire

Small steps, different perspectives

Your experience is a place to start.

You don’t need to be an expert to have something useful to share.

  1. Find your conversation

    See what each consultation is about and who it’s for.

  2. Share your perspective

    Follow the survey link. Check the survey’s information about participation and use of responses before you begin.

  3. Come back to what we heard

    Find published summaries here as consultations progress.

What we heard

Listening is only
the beginning.

The aim is to share what emerges from each consultation, including different views, who took part and the limits of what the responses can tell us.

No consultation findings have been published here yet. When they are available, you’ll find them here alongside the original consultation.

Holly wearing a bright pink floral bandana

Our story

It started with
a walk with Holly.

I’m Grant Freeman. Holly is a golden retriever who loves a swim, and our beach walks got me thinking about how different people experience the same places.

Holly’s Community began with those questions. It’s growing into a home for conversations about the places, experiences and issues that shape community life.

This is an independent initiative, with a simple starting point: listen with curiosity and make room for perspectives beyond our own.

Find a conversation to join
Holly resting on the grassHolly sitting on the sand beneath a jetty