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
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
Keep on engaging webinar: Show What Matters™
Jacinta Cubis and Cindy Lenferna de la Motte, Head of Customer and Community at Harvest, are excited to share a process that helps people to share their lived experience through photography. We don’t just have to ask people what they think, but instead, ask them to share photos that show what they think.
read more2021 Core Values Awards entries now open
IAP2 Australasia’s premier Core Values Awards recognise and encourage projects and organisations that are at the forefront of public participation. The awards were created to encourage excellence, quality and innovation in public participation.
read moreKeep on engaging webinar: Tips for the Core Values Awards 2021
Are you preparing an entry for the IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards this year? You won’t want to miss this webinar presented by last year’s judges Anne Pattillo, Clare Murrell and Leisa Prowse, along with winner Alicia Pickering from Melbourne Water. Plus Emanuela Savini from the IAP2A Research Working Group will step you through the Case Study Template which forms the new entry template for those entering Project of the Year.
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