Central Highlands Regional CouncilSister City Exchange - Central Highlands Regional Council

Background

A sister city relationship between Fujisawa Town Council and Duaringa Shire Council was formalised in 1993 to foster mutual understanding and goodwill between both councils and, more globally, to contribute to world peace and prosperity.

Since 1993, both councils have undergone amalgamation. Ichinoseki Council and Central Highlands Regional Council reaffirmed their commitment to continue the long-standing relationship.

The Central Highlands Regional Council firmly believes that our sister city connection with Ichinoseki City enables both communities to exchange experiences and ideas in education, culture, industry, commerce and youth.
About the exchange

Each year students and parents from the Central Highlands participate in an exchange program with peers in Ichinoseki.

Students travel to Japan with two council chaperones in the mid-year school holidays where they immerse themselves in the local cultures as well as visit some of Japan’s most iconic places.

Shortly after, students from Ichinoseki make the journey to Australia to visit the Central Highlands for the same experience.

Through this program, students and parents share customs, culture and languages and form life-long friendships. The Exchange program is only open to high school students who reside in the Central Highlands.