The Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2 Australasia) is Australasia’s leading authority for community engagement and the home for engagement professionals.

Australia, New Zealand
Joined October 2009
What's on the agenda at the Adelaide Summit? πŸ”Ή Building trust through meaningful engagement πŸ”Ή Strategic communications πŸ”Ή Community partnerships πŸ”Ή Infrastructure and project engagement πŸ—“οΈ 23 July 2026 πŸ“ Adelaide πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4eJsGIU #EngagementInstitute #Engagement
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Intent does not equal impact. One of the strongest reflections from participants in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement course, developed by Blak Ignited for Engagement Institute. πŸ—“οΈ 23 & 28 July πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4et4ifV #EngagementInstitute
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Recognition starts with being counted. Many engagement professionals are currently recorded under broader occupations like Liaison Officer. The 2026 Census is an opportunity to change that. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4xSwMr6 #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #2026Census
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NAIDOC Week starts 5 July. Now's the time to find a local event and be part of celebrating the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. πŸ”— bit.ly/4w5ErAp #EngagementInstitute #Engagement #NAIDOCWeek #FirstNations
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Designed for engagement practitioners, Apply Engagement Methods helps you build practical skills, strengthen your approach and apply proven methods with confidence. πŸ”— bit.ly/4xG8mB5 #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement
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Heading to Adelaide for the #AdelaideSummit? Arrive a day early and discover A Career in Community Engagement on 22 July. Explore career pathways, meet practitioners and grow your network across 2 inspiring days. πŸ”—bit.ly/4eCNwcV #EngagementInstitute #Engagement
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We're proud to welcome Social Point as a sponsor of the Adelaide Summit 2026, helping engagement teams turn community input into better decisions. 🎟️Register: bit.ly/4ePSzqO πŸ‘‰ Social Point: bit.ly/4eITTf2 #EngagementInstitute #AdelaideSummit
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Finding the right resource just got easier. Our improved Resource Library features enhanced search, clearer categories and practical templates, toolkits, webinars, podcasts and more. πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3QOCARA #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement
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Join us for Digital Facilitation Training on Thursday, 9 July β€” a virtual half-day course designed to help practitioners bring facilitation principles into digital settings. πŸ”— bit.ly/3QMBZ2T #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement
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At #ALGA2026 this week? Come and say hi at Booth 47. We're talking all things engagement and would love to hear what's happening in your council. πŸ“ National Convention Centre, Canberra πŸ—“οΈ 23–25 June #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #LocalGov
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NDIS reform depends on more than policy change β€” it depends on trust. Read the article: bit.ly/44iQHBG Visit the Health Hub & subscribe to Vital Engagement: bit.ly/4oDxO5T #CommunityEngagement #Engagement #NDIS #EngagementInstitute #StakeholderEngagement
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NAIDOC Week begins on 5 July, but now is the time to start thinking about how we mark it meaningfully. Explore 5 thoughtful ways to mark #NAIDOCWeek 2026: bit.ly/4veY1tY #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #NAIDOC2026
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As AI and data centres drive new electricity demand, trust, transparency and fairness are becoming even more important in how that story is explained locally. πŸ”— bit.ly/4aCzXsI #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #AIDataCentre
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What the AEIC Annual Report says about why early, genuine engagement matters more than ever in the energy transition. πŸ”— bit.ly/3Qc3Gli #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureEngagement #Trust
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New course: Engaging in the Field. Designed for the energy sector and delivered in partnership with Articulous. πŸ—“οΈ 1–2 July 2026 πŸ”— bit.ly/4olvu3q #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #EnergyEngagement
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We’re heading to the 2026 ALGA NGA β€” make sure to stop by and say hello at Booth 47! πŸ—“οΈ 23 June – 25 June πŸ“National Convention Centre, Canberra #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #LocalGovernment
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Join us in Melbourne for Working in Community Engagement: An Evening of Shared Stories. πŸ—“οΈ Thurs, 25 June ⏰ 5:00pm – 7:30pm πŸ“ Melbourne πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4uBDwa4 #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #Melbourne #Networking
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Applying Engagement Principles to Policy Design β€” a practical new course for policy professionals. πŸ—“οΈ 25 June πŸ”— bit.ly/3PXPegE #EngagementInstitute #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement #PolicyDesign #ProfessionalDevelopment #CapabilityBuilding
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The Adelaide Summit is now open for registrations. Connect with peers, hear fresh perspectives and strengthen your practice, now is the time to secure your place. πŸ”— bit.ly/43JC1LH #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement
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Time Well Spent: Exploring the Impact of Engagement Timeframes, looks at how timeframes shape engagement practice β€” and the practitioner survey closes tomorrow. πŸ—“οΈ Survey closes 10 June πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4x6yxR2 #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #Engagement
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