From the Mayor
Your elected members recognise that ongoing community participation is essential if we are to meet the needs of our people. We encourage community members to actively participate in community life and influence decisions that affect their lives. I am committed to our approach to community engagement, which encourages an even greater representation of community views to inform local decision-making.

We regularly invite feedback from our communities to inform our planning. Our Project Status Board keeps you up to date about our engagement activities including Council decision-making and feedback to communities about your input.

Anyone with an interest in council can join the Onkaparinga E Digest by completing this online registration form. Members receive monthly email newsletters that provide information, updates and invitations to participate in engagement opportunities.

A community forum brings residents and Council together about things happening in our area. A committee of residents run these meetings for the community with support from City of Onkaparinga.

Our community education program provides opportunities for school and community groups to participate in activities to increase understanding of civics, citizenship and community engagement.

Every year we randomly recruit about 500 residents who reflect the Onkaparinga adult population in terms of age, gender and geographical location. Onkaparinga Resident E Panel members thoughtfully consider issues about our services, priorities and projects and provide their feedback to us on a regular basis.

We hold two community council meetings per year in a community facility in different locations across the city.

On behalf of Council and myself, we pledge to work with our communities as we tackle the challenges ahead to ensure that the City of Onkaparinga remains the best place in South Australia to live, conduct business and enjoy.

Lorraine Rosenberg
Mayor