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What is modern community engagement and how is it different?
We were midway through a facilitation session when one of our industry stakeholders broke down in tears. “We’ve asked for this so many times, and no one...
How to engage community during times of national and international crisis
As Australians, we are often thought of as an isolated nation, removed far away from global conflicts. However, events such as fuel shortages can fundamentally change the way we...
Community engagement … what were you like in the 1990s and how are you different now?
Community engagement is the process of involving community members and key stakeholders in decision-making and actions of organisations so that we achieve better outcomes or...
Easy English: How to use simple words and achieve big impact
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate:” Or: “You are calmer and more beautiful than a summer day.” Maybe...
Building meaningful engagement with First Nations communities
Undeniably, in recent years, recognition has grown across industries of the importance of building respectful and genuine relationships with First Nations communities. Regardless...
Five lessons for property developers and planners from our 2025 People Matter Poll
Amid the current housing crisis, there’s never been a better time for property developers, planners, and local governments to deliver a legacy of new homes that reflect local...
Leading engagement guidance on land acquisitions
With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon and the post-COVID migration wave, South East Queensland is amid an infrastructure boom. Accommodating our...
Engaging the missing middle
Community and stakeholder engagement aims to capture the perspectives of diverse demographic groups, with practitioners often focused on hearing from people on one end of an...
Young people want to engage. So why don’t we hear from them?
With an ever-growing number of ways to capture the attention of young people, engagement practitioners are often unsure of how to best engage this crucial demographic. As...
