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Advisory &
Working Groups

As the leading authority for the community and engagement sector, the Engagement Institute champions meaningful engagement that shapes better futures. We advocate for all communities to be authentically engaged in decisions that affect them, in alignment with the IAP2 Quality Assurance Standard for Community and Stakeholder Engagement.

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To support our member initiatives we have a number of advisory and working groups made up of members who volunteer their time and play a pivotal role in driving change and championing community engagement.

Advocacy Committee

To support our Advocacy Strategy, we established a representative Committee of Engagement Institute members united by a shared commitment to advancing community engagement. Their collective expertise drives strategic, coordinated advocacy efforts, shaping policy and influencing change with targeted precision. Find out more

Research Working Group

This group supports the Engagement Institute by being the leading source of resources, research, and advice by identifying research priorities, advising on key projects, and leveraging member expertise to guide strategic and globally-informed initiatives.

Māori Cultural Advisory Group

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Advisory Group