A Kitchen Table Conversation (KTC) is a simple, relaxed, small group discussion, led by a volunteer facilitator. The conversations usually take place in people’s homes, but can also be conducted in cafes, parks, pubs, online, or anywhere that is comfortable to gather.

There are a few ground rules, including that everyone is entitled to have a say and have their contributions respected.

The aim is to provide the space and time for participants to express their thoughts, listen to others and to find areas of common ground relating to the experience of living in Sturt.

Originally developed by the Victoria Women’s Trust, the process is designed to lead to real outcomes in the electorate by influencing the representative to take the views of the community into account. 

Themes and key concerns from all the conversations and the feedback from the surveys will then be collated into a public report to be made available in coming months.  This report will reflect what the people of Sturt most value about their community, and what they want from their political representative.

The report will form the basis of the policy platform for the Independent Sturt candidate.