The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia ‘Cheers to Change’ event in Brisbane last week brought together engagement professionals to reflect on 2024 and set bold aspirations for the year ahead. A special thanks to RPS for hosting this inspiring gathering.
Attendees were treated to insights from Emily Keane from Economic Development Queensland), Letisha Lim from Sunwater, and Graham Witherspoon from Destination Brisbane Consortium, who shared their reflections and set the stage for innovative and meaningful engagement practices in 2025.
Key takeaways from the event highlighted the importance of building authentic relationships, the power of face-to-face connections, and creative approaches to sustaining community inspiration for long-term projects. A stimulating discussion also explored rethinking the term ‘stakeholder,’ encouraging the use of language that feels more personal and relatable.
This event underscored the shared commitment of the IAP2 community to meaningful, collaborative, and impactful engagement. Here’s to an inspiring 2025!
