Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership

The community's vision, as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community Plan (2005), is that Roxby Downs has a culture of responsible drinking and nil tolerance towards substance abuse of any kind, making Roxby Downs a safe, enjoyable place to live and visit.

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Partnership was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The partnership operates as a facilitated discussion group and contains representatives from SA Police, Health Services, Roxby Downs Council, BHP Billiton, Licensed Venues and interested members of the community. The Assistant Liquor Licensing Commissioner and Clubs SA also attend meeting on a periodic basis.

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Partnership
For Further Information
Contact Kath Messner  
Mobile:  0438 871 153

Arts & Culture Forum

The Community's vision as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community Plan (2005) is that Roxby Downs is seen as a hub for arts and culture in the far north, a place where innovation and creativity is encouraged and projects developed that appeal to the wider community.
The Arts and Culture Forum was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The Forum contains representatives from the Cultural and Leisure Precinct, Rox FM practicing artists and interested community members. In 2007 the Forum ran the very successful Red Earth Festival. 

Arts and Culture Forum
For Further Information
Contact Rachel Young
Mobile:  0428 671 000

Business Forum

Business Forum
Contact Vivienne Holloway
Mobile:  0448 059 168

Education and Workplace Training Forum

The community's vision, as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community Plan (2005), is for Roxby Downs to be a place of excellence in education and workplace training. The Education and Workplace Training Forum was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The Forum is made up of representatives from local schools, TAFESA, Gateways for Youth, group training organisations (CEG), businesses, BHP Billiton, Roxby Downs Council and interested members of the community.

The group works together to develop strategies and projects that progress the community's vision. In 2006 and 2007 the forum ran a successful Outback Careers and Employment Expo. In 2008 a sister event called "Career Speak" was held with a program of speakers from a range of industries and professions. This event will again be held in 2009 with a target audience is school students in years 9 to 12, their parents and community members. In 2009 the Forum will implement a Community Learning Places program to increase access to vocational places to youth and adult learners 

For Further Information
Contact:  Michelle Hales
Mobile:  0418 833 818  
Postal: PO Box 85, Roxby Downs SA 5725

Environment Forum

"The community's vision, as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community plan (2005), is that Roxby Downs be a model environmentally friendly town within innovative environmental initiatives in arid recovery and highly efficient management of waste, water and power.

The Environment Forum was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The forum is made up of representatives from Council, BHP Billiton and members of the community. The group works together to develop strategies and projects that progress the community vision.

The forum is currently lobbying for kerbside recycling and is hosting the Outback Smart Environment Program. Run by volunteers, the Outback Smart Environment Program offers free energy assessments for households and community groups. The forum has also campaigned to reduce cigarette butt litter and adopted a stretch of road on Olympic Way under the KESAB Road Watch Program.

In 2008 the Roxby Downs Environment Forum won an SA Great Regional Award for Sustainability.

The award recognised the forum's achievements in establishing regular town clean up days and encouraging community participation and education.

The forum is led by a group of likeminded volunteers who are dedicated and enthusiastic about our town and the environment. The forum is an excellent way for community members to voice their concerns about the current status quo and strive to continuously improve the world in which we all live.

The forum meets once a month, depending on the availability of its volunteers. Meetings normally run for an hour and are held at the Roxby Downs Council Boardroom or the Dunes Café and occasionally at the local tavern.

Anyone is welcome to attend the forum's monthly meetings - for meeting dates, check out The Monitor Newspaper.

Environment Forum
For Further Information
Contact Michelle Hales 
Mobile: 0418 833 818

Family & Youth Forum

The community's vision, as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community plan (2005), is that Roxby Downs supports families and young people to live in community, upholding their ideas and influence in all aspects of community life.

The Family and Youth Forum were established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The Forum is made up of representatives from youth services, BHP Billiton, Council, Health Services and interested members of the community. The group works together to develop strategies and projects that progress the community's vision. Over the last 12 months the Forum has been involved in a number of community activities including: Operation Flinders, Proposed Community Garden, Dad's and Kids event and Car Boot sales.

Youth and Family Issues

Contact Michelle Hales 
Mobile:  0418 833 818 
Fax: (08) 8671 0452
Email: halesm@roxbycouncil.com.au

Health Forum

The community's vision, as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community Plan (2005), is that Roxby Downs is a township of active and healthy residents, who are aware of and value healthy lifestyles.

The Health Forum was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The forum contains representatives from Community Health Services, Roxby Downs Council, BHP Billiton, Frontier Health Services (Andamooka) and interested members of the community.

Health Forum
For Further Information
Contact: Karen Russell (08) 8671 9020

Sport and Recreation Forum

The community's vision, as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community Plan (2005), is that Roxby Downs offers extensive opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages and skill levels to participate in a wide range of sport and recreation activities.

The Sports and Recreation Forum was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The forum contains representatives from various sporting organisations.

Sport and Recreation Forum
For Further Information
Contact Damien Condon 
Mobile:  0439 862 784

Volunteering Partnership

The Community's vision as outlined in the Roxby Downs Community Plan (2005) is for Roxby Downs to enjoy a high volunteer participation rate by residents of all ages and that volunteers are valued, recognized and rewarded for their efforts.

The Volunteering Partnership was established in September 2005 as a subcommittee of the Roxby Downs Community Board. The Partnership operates as facilitated discussion group. It operates as the peak body for volunteering in Roxby Downs and contains representatives from many of the volunteering organisations in town, including emergency services, community services, and arts.

The aim of the partnership is to discuss common issues, find collective solutions, and provide support in increasing participation and recognizing and rewarding volunteers.

For further information
Contact Michelle Hales
Mobile: 0418 833 818

Women's Network

Contact Kath Messner
Mobile: 0438 871 153

Multicultural Forum