Be Heard.

Welcome to ‘Be Heard’

On this page, you’ll be able to have your voice heard by participating in a variety of GRCOA surveys and focus groups in order for us to better understand how to improve the community.

The County of Brant invites your feedback to help inform the Community Forest Strategy

The Community Forest Strategy will help the County of Brant plan for the future of our trees and green spaces in urban and rural areas.
Visit EngageBrant.ca/CommunityForest to learn more about the Community Forest Strategy, find a list of FAQ’s and complete the online survey by Friday, May 16, 2025.  You can also complete the survey over the phone by calling 519-442-7268 or 1-855-442-7268.


 

Your Voice Matters: How Focus Groups Help Shape Our Healthcare System in Brantford Brant and Norfolk
Have you ever wished decision-makers could hear directly from you about what’s working—or not—in our healthcare system? That’s exactly what focus groups are designed to do.

What is a Focus Group?
A focus group is a small, in-person conversation where community members share their experiences and perspectives on topics like online appointment booking, e-referrals, or living with chronic conditions like COPD, diabetes, or heart failure.

These discussions are confidential, guided by a trained facilitator, and created to be a safe, respectful space where your voice truly matters.

Why Participate?
Your insights help shape real improvements across our healthcare network. By better understanding your lived experience, we can work together to create systems that are more accessible, compassionate, and effective.

After the series of focus groups wraps up, each participant will receive a report that highlights what was shared (without identifying anyone personally) and outlines next steps. This way, your feedback doesn’t just disappear—it informs meaningful change.

We’re grateful to all who participate. When you share your story, you help build a stronger, more responsive healthcare system for everyone.
Interested in joining a future group? Click here to let us know in this poll which topics interest you

 

Stay Tuned!

We’ll update this page with any upcoming opportunities to ‘be heard’, so make sure to stay updated on our ‘in the community’ page and our Facebook page to find out when this page gets updated!