Welcome to IAP2 Australasia
As the peak body for the community and stakeholder engagement sector, IAP2 Australasia, believes that engagement, when done well, improves environmental, social and governance 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.
IAP2 Definition of Engagement
Engagement is an intentional process with the specific purpose of working across organisations, stakeholders, and communities to shape the decisions or actions of members of the community, stakeholders, or organisation in relation to a problem, opportunity, or outcome.
Local Government Hub
For engagement practitioners working in Local Government looking to enhance their organisational engagement practices, you will find a wealth of articles, tools and resources on IAP2A’s Local Government hub.
Infrastructure Hub
The Infrastructure Hub contains information on case studies relating to the infrastructure industry; Conference and Symposium Presentations; Policies, Strategies and Frameworks; Reports; Member only content and news articles.

COVID-19 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.

#IAP2TV
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.

Natural Disaster Hub
The Natural Disaster Hub has been developed to house a range of resources to help engagement practitioners in the event of a natural disaster, such as; flooding, bush fires, earthquakes and cyclones.
Latest News
IAP2A Community and Stakeholder Engagement Leaders Retreat | Registrations Now Open
You are invited to join us for an inspiring and transformative experience where leaders from the public and private sectors converge to explore innovative strategies, share insights, and shape the future of community and stakeholder engagement.
New Zealand Symposium 2024 Call for Abstracts are Open
From 5 December 2023, we will be accepting abstract submissions for the IAP2 Australasia New Zealand Symposium to be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, 21-22 March 2024.
IAP2 Australasia Advocacy Initiatives: November Update
ADVOCACY: Be clear what engagement is and see engagement as a strategic opportunity
We have been busy bringing our Advocacy Strategy to life and it has become apparent that there is a real need, and therefore a real opportunity to be clear on what engagement is.