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Why Citizen Engagement Still Matters

Why Citizen Engagement Still Matters

New research from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre found that 97% of public administrations would undertake citizen engagement again. Discover why meaningful engagement strengthens policy, relationships and trust—and why...

Navigating Polarisation: Building Better Conversations in Divided Times

Navigating Polarisation: Building Better Conversations in Divided Times

How do you engage communities when views are deeply divided? MosaicLab explores practical approaches for navigating polarisation, fostering respectful dialogue and designing engagement processes that help build trust—even when consensus...

Nominations Open: 2026 Engagement Institute Fellows

Nominations Open: 2026 Engagement Institute Fellows

The Engagement Institute nominations for the 2026 class of Fellows (FEI) are now open.

Research for Impact Award 2026: Celebrating Innovation in Disaster Resilience

Research for Impact Award 2026: Celebrating Innovation in Disaster Resilience

Applications are now open for the 2026 Resilient Australia Research for Impact Award, recognising research that is strengthening disaster resilience through improved knowledge, capability and practice. Entries close 17 July...

Moving Beyond Projects: Building Engagement as Business-as-Usual

Moving Beyond Projects: Building Engagement as Business-as-Usual

How do organisations move from reactive engagement to embedding engagement as business-as-usual? Elevating Engagement Maturity: Strategies and Practical Tips for Organisations explores five practical pillars to help build engagement capability,...

What Community Resilience Can Teach Us About Better Engagement

What Community Resilience Can Teach Us About Better Engagement

Building resilient communities starts with meaningful engagement. The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience has released new companion resources to help practitioners select engagement approaches, navigate common challenges and evaluate outcomes—supported...

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Stakeholder Engagement Specialist | Alinta Energy

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist | Alinta Energy

Based in Melbourne or Sydney, this role involves regular travel to regional and rural communities across the East Coast. As a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in...

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Stakeholder Engagement Specialist | Watercare

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist | Watercare

As a Stakeholder Engagement Specialist at Watercare, you’ll partner with project teams to embed strong customer and community perspectives across infrastructure delivery life cycle from planning to construction.

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