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New General Practice Standards Put Patient Participation in Focus

New General Practice Standards Put Patient Participation in Focus

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released the sixth edition of its Standards for general practices, placing greater emphasis on consumer engagement, patient experience and continuous improvement.

New Zealand Reviews Health Consumer and Whānau Engagement Code

New Zealand Reviews Health Consumer and Whānau Engagement Code

Aotearoa New Zealand is updating its health consumer and whānau engagement Code. Explore what the review means for meaningful participation in health services.

Meeting Patients Where They Are: A Practical Approach to Hospital Engagement

Meeting Patients Where They Are: A Practical Approach to Hospital Engagement

Discover how Townsville Hospital and Health Service used accessible, on-site engagement to bring patient and carer experiences into hospital expansion planning.

Offshore Renewables: Planning for Engagement From the Start

Offshore Renewables: Planning for Engagement From the Start

Aotearoa New Zealand's first offshore renewable energy feasibility permit application round opened on 19 October 2026, introducing new requirements for developers to engage with Māori groups before submitting applications.

Victoria's New Community Engagement Guidelines for Energy Projects

Victoria's New Community Engagement Guidelines for Energy Projects

VicGrid and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action have introduced updated guidelines to strengthen how renewable energy and transmission developers engage with communities, landholders and Traditional Owners.

Engagement Timeframes Policy: New Guidance and Tools

Engagement Timeframes Policy: New Guidance and Tools

Engagement Institute has released a new Engagement Timeframes Policy, providing practical guidance to help organisations and practitioners determine appropriate timeframes for community and stakeholder engagement.

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Coordinator Engagement | Moonee Valley City Council

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.

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