A THRIVING FUTURE FOR BRUNY ISLAND

Hello I'm Fuchsia, a 3rd-year PhD student, social impact entrepreneur, and former resident of beautiful Bruny Island.

My time living in Apollo Bay then a tiny home on South Bruny ignited my passion for this unique island and its incredible community. This love now drives my *PhD project, Bruny 2044 — which explores community-led, resilient, and regenerative approaches to tourism, designed by the community to benefit locals, visitors, and the island itself.

Through my research, I’ve uncovered the limitations of traditional sustainability models. That’s why I’m focused on developing a pioneering, community-led Regenerative Tourism Framework - one that starts with Bruny Island but has the potential to inspire communities globally.

I invite you to join me in this journey of co-designing solutions that reflect the needs, values, and aspirations of Bruny’s people while protecting its environment and enhancing the visitor experience.

Bruny 2044 is built on a simple belief: by taking thoughtful steps today, we can help shape a future that truly serves the island and its community - we can't predict the future but we can design it!

Below, you’ll find three simple ways to get involved. All findings will be made publicly available by August 2025 and shared with the Bruny Island community and key stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Together, let’s create a thriving, regenerative future for Bruny - one that protects and celebrates everything that makes this island truly unique.

*This is not a traditional PhD but an “Entrepreneurial Pathway,” judged on the real-world impact of my research.  My goal is to ensure the outcome of workshops and surveys create actionable insights that lead to positive change for Bruny — shaping tourism that truly supports the community, protects the environment, and enhances life for everyone on the island.