The Forum membership encompasses representatives from various types of community service organisations in the Adelaide Hills area as well as individuals. The Forum aims to encourage the following: cooperation between the various community service providers, exchange of information and cooperation between these organisations and individuals, discussion of community issues, rationalisation and better planning of services, provision or expansion of needed services, social and community development, to encourage and facilitate the exchange of information between community service providers and between community service providers and the community. Also aims, when necessary, to take action on behalf of the community on issues identified and to support the community in taking action.