Tamworth has always been home. My life's journey began here and after spending my twenties pursuing further study and work, I returned home. As an adult, I found my perspective had shifted about my hometown. Where I once was annoyed by the inconvenience of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, I now appreciate the action and variety it brings to the community. I also came to realise that life is what you make of it, and that there is opportunity in this city if you look. Like many regional communities, Tamworth has untapped potential related to a delay in applying new technologies. With some resistance to change and happiness with the status quo, in some areas nothing changes and the possibilities remain unrealised. What the community needs is local people championing change and revealing the possibilities - and that's where I see myself stepping in. ​My website, https://www.keeganhayden.au/ will chronicle my journey of working with the Tamworth community and share updates on some of those projects. If you're also interested in this important work, please get in touch. ​Have a great day! Keegan