Engagement Institute Advocacy Update: September 2026
Watch our September 2026 advocacy update and explore the latest Engagement Institute submissions, policy developments and advocacy resources.
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Keep up with the latest developments in the engagement profession. Here, you’ll find timely updates on key industry insights, thought leadership, member achievements, and career listings.
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Community Engagement and Australia’s Data Centres
Australia is developing national standards for large data centres, including meaningful community engagement. Explore what’s proposed and have your say.
First Nations Voices Invited to Shape New National Education Policy
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the draft direction of a new First Nations Education Policy, designed to provide a long-term national framework for improving the experiences and outcomes...
Revised National Principles for Disaster Recovery
Australia’s revised disaster recovery principles strengthen the focus on community-centred recovery, trust, inclusion and two-way communication.
Hume Circle: Our Submission on Community Engagement
Our Hume Circle submission calls for earlier, clearer and more place-based community engagement in future National Capital planning decisions.
Who Gets to Shape Research into Health Inequity?
A new $150 million health inequities research mission is seeking community input. What does it mean for meaningful engagement in health research?
Careers Notice Board
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Coordinator Engagement | Moonee Valley City Council
Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an experienced and collaborative Coordinator Engagement to lead the organisation's community and stakeholder engagement function.
Applications close:
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