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

Marion Short (Chair) | CEO | Engagement Institute

Julie Boucher | Director and Principal – Social Sustainability and Planning | Just Add Lime

Cass Erbs | Missions and Strategic Engagement | CSIRO

Donna Groves | Principal Consultant Community and Stakeholder Engagement and Wellbeing | Comacon

Kate Kernaghan | Director Communication and Engagement, Sequana

Helen Leayr | Managing Director | Communication Link

Louise Crossman (Our Government Relations Advisor) | Counsel House

Claire Paddison | Director | 361 Degrees Strategic Engagement and Communications