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Social Pinpoint Pop-Up Networking Event Wrap Up
Social Pinpoint (SPP) held another successful pop-up networking event on Wednesday, 16 April, this time in Hobart.
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.
Expressions of Interest | Join the IAP2 Australasia Young and Emerging Practitioners Group.
IAP2 Australasia is currently seeking expressions of interest for engagement practitioners in the early stages of their careers to join the IAP2A Young and Emerging Practitioners (YEPs) Committee. The Young and Emerging Practitioners Committee meet once every six...
LGNSW Engagement Practitioners Network Meeting, 26 February 2025 | Event Recap
On Wednesday, 26 February, Willoughby City Council hosted a planning meeting with sixteen local Council Community Engagement Practitioners to discuss the future purpose and objectives of the LG Engagement Practitioners Network. The LG Engagement Practitioners Network...
Media Release: Response to Urban Planners Say Community Consultation System Blocks Affordable Housing | 17 February 2025
Is Community Consultation Really Delaying Housing Developments? Community consultation is being blamed for holding up housing developments across Australia, but is it truly the problem? IAP2 Australasia CEO, Marion Short, along with engagement industry leaders, has...
5 Reasons to Choose In-House Training for Your Team
Investing in professional development is essential, but what if your training could be customised specifically to your team’s needs? In-house training offers a focused, flexible, and highly effective way to upskill your team in engagement best practices. Here’s why...