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.

IAP2 Core
Values
The Core Values define the expectations and aspirations of the public participation process.

IAP2 Public
Participation
Spectrum
Helps determine the public’s role in a community engagement program.

IAP2 Quality
Assurance
Standard
For Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
Latest News
Unlocking the Value of Engagement: Reflections from Our Best Symposium Yet!
What an amazing and inspiring two days at the New Zealand Symposium.
Thank you to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors and working group members. The Symposium wouldn’t be the same without the energy you bring to the event.
IAP2A Brisbane Networking Event Recap | Access, Inclusion & Equity
Hosted by Capire | Wednesday, 19 March Thank you to Capire for hosting and everyone who joined us for a morning of connection, conversation, and insights! We had an engaging discussion with our expert panel on Creating Inclusive and Equitable Engagement and the topics...
Social Pinpoint Geelong Pop-Up Networking Event Wrap Up
Social Pinpoint (SPP) held another successful pop-up networking event on Tuesday, 18 March, this time in the City of Geelong.
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