Welcome to IAP2 Australasia




As the peak body for the community and stakeholder engagement sector, IAP2 Australasia, believes that engagement, when done well, improves social, environmental and economic outcomes and increases trust in the democratic process.
We advocate for all communities to be authentically engaged in decisions that affect them through education and increasing awareness of authentic engagement and all its benefits, in alignment with the IAP2 Quality Assurance Standard for Community and Stakeholder Engagement.

COVID-19 Information and Resources hub
Browse the list of free online tools, resources and information sheets – on topics such as digital engagement, adaptive tools, engaging from home, honest conversations and reaching vulnerable people during COVID-19, to help engagement professionals innovate and stay connected to communities during this time.

#IAP2TV is here
Bringing you new videos regularly with wisdom, tips and food-for-thought from our ‘Giants’ in the industry, Core Values Awards winners and finalists and general interest pieces from the studio.
First up, we have episode 1 of our Tales with Giants series, “Wellbeing and the Engagement Practitioner” with Joel Levin.
We are also ‘in the studio’ with Rebecca Spencer, as she shares her thoughts on managing burnout as an engagement practitioner.

Bushfire Disaster Recovery hub
Bushfires in Australia have been devastating, burning more than 10 million hectares of land, killing wildlife, destroying homes, and sending smoke across Australia and even to New Zealand. There is a long road ahead as our firefighters continue to manage existing and new fires as best they can, and as the impacted communities navigate this new reality and start to try and rebuild.
We are compiling resources to help those navigating disaster response engagement in affected areas. Stay tuned as we will continue to grow this page with relevant resources.

Support the call for an International Year of Participation
Imagine a whole year that celebrates public participation through international events, collaboration and capacity building. You can help make it happen.
IAP2 Australasia is leading the charge to create a proposal to the UN for an International Year of Engagement and Public Participation.
Latest News
2019 IAP2A Community Survey Findings | Closing the loop summary
For many years, the International Association for Public Participation Australasia (IAP2A) has commissioned a member survey on a regular basis. In 2018, members of the IAP2A Research Working Group reviewed previous surveys and supported IAP2A to launch a redesigned Community Survey.
read moreCongratulations to our 2020 Core Values Awards Winners
Congratulations to the 2020 IAP2 Core Values Awards WinnersOn Tuesday 17 November 2020 IAP2 Australasia held our annual Core Values Awards ceremony, this year was a little bit different, with finalists tuning in virtually.
read moreIAP2A Advanced Certificate modules now available in our virtual classroom
The IAP2A Advanced Certificate in Engagement combines the latest thinking and research with the contemporary engagement teachings of IAP2 Australasia.
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