NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan Now in Effect
The new NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan (CPP) came into effect on 1 September 2026, introducing a consistent framework for planning consultation across NSW.
Welcome to the
Engagement Institute
The Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2 Australasia) champions the world’s largest community of engagement professionals and seeks to promote and improve the practice of community and stakeholder engagement globally. As the home of engagement professionals, our mission has always been clear: to drive change through meaningful engagement – building trust, improving decisions and shaping better futures.
Director Nominations for 2026 Now Open
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our profession. The Engagement Institute is inviting nominations from members to join our high-performing, skills-based Board. Nominations close 5pm AEST 31 August 2026.
Skill up with the
Engagement Institute
The Engagement Institute provides skills-based learning to people and organisations on what they need to know and do, so that they can successfully develop, deliver, and lead authentic engagement processes.
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Save the Date: OECD Innovative Citizen Participation Network Meeting
The next meeting of the OECD Innovative Citizen Participation Network (ICPN) will take place alongside the OECD Global Forum on Building Trust & Reinforcing Democracy this October.
Engagement Institute Supporting Social Media for Gov 2026
Engagement Institute is pleased to be a Supporting...
Engagement Meets AI: New Benchmarking Study Released
Developed in partnership by SenateSHJ and Engagement Institute,...
Find Your Next Engagement Professional Through Your Membership
Engagement Institute’s Careers Board gives member organisations a targeted way to promote opportunities to professionals working in community and stakeholder engagement.
Introducing
EngageMark
Australia and New Zealand’s first certification and maturity assessment tool for the engagement sector developed by the sector to meet contemporary engagement standards.
Join us at our
Annual Conference
The Engagement Institute’s Annual Conference will be held in Brisbane and brings together engagement practitioners, community development practitioners, communications and marketing professionals and academics to engage, learn, share and network.
When: Tuesday, 27 October – Thursday, 29 October 2026
Where: Sofitel, Brisbane, Queensland
Engagement
Methods Tool
If you have completed one of the IAP2 Australasia Certificate of Engagement key training modules –Engagement Methods – then you might know and regularly use the Engagement Methods Tool. The Engagement Methods Tool is available for engagers.
