Tag: community-engagement

Local government can substantially improve public perceptions of key decisions by engaging with locals through online platforms, new research shows.

Public meetings and submissions still dominate councils’ community engagement but emerging methods are becoming increasingly popular, research shows.

Emerging technologies and partnerships with community groups are among local governments’ strategies to combat litter.

New audit raises concerns that local governments in Queensland could be hiking rates beyond the legal limit and are failing to disclose reasons for rate increases, prompting a call for regulatory reform.

A project that engaged various community stakeholders in the design of a new park is among the public works that have been recognised for innovation and leadership.

Successful digital strategies.

By Angela Dorizas Government employees can now increase their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the launch of the Centre for Cultural Competence Australia (CCCA). CCCA is…

The ACT Government has developed a new community engagement protocol to promote the adoption of a more participatory approach to engaging with the community. Following feedback from the community, the…

A political expert from the University of Western Sydney says a citizens' assembly on climate change could become a fantastic asset for the Australian Government, if their views are seriously…

By Rob O’Brien The first step towards establishing trust and building relationships through community engagement could be a polite greeting or a Post-It note away, leading engagement practitioners have been…