Congratulations to the 2023 IAP2A Core Values Awards Finalists
The IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards recognise outstanding projects and organisations that are at the forefront of community engagement. Successful applicants demonstrate leading practice and evidence that IAP2’s seven Core Values are clearly embedded within their organisations.
Announcing IAP2A Conference Keynote Presenter – Dr Catherine Ball
We are thrilled to announce, Dr. Catherine Ball, bestselling author, futurist and visioneer, will be speaking at the IAP2 Australasia Conference in Brisbane (24 – 26 October 2023). Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry’s leading voices!
Tell us how you really feel – Watercare’s Voice of Community
Watercare’s Voice of Community programme measures the impact of infrastructure construction on the local community, along with providing insight on the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement for the project while making incremental changes while we work alongside the community.
The Voice Debate | Educational Series Article Five: Why IAP2A Supports the Voice to Parliament
While IAP2A adopts a bipartisan approach on many issues, we support the ‘Yes’ vote for the upcoming referendum. The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice to Parliament align powerfully with our Core Values and with our purpose as an organisation championing engagement that improves environmental, social and governance outcomes.
The Voice Debate | Educational Series Article Four: The Cases For and Against the Voice to Parliament
Arguments for and against a Voice to Parliament have developed over time but they have now been formalised in the official Yes/No referendum pamphlet that has been sent out to every household in Australia. These are not the only arguments raised, but they are the only ones that will be officially distributed.
The Voice Debate | Educational Series Article Three: How the Voice Relates to the Uluru Statement from the Heart
The Uluru Statement from the Heart is, according to one of its authors Professor Megan Davis, a plea for constitutional reform. A First Nations Voice to parliament protected by the Constitution is one of the Statement’s key recommendations to achieve this reform.
IAP2 Australasia’s Advocacy Initiatives: An Exciting Update
We’re thrilled to share some exciting developments that underline our commitment to advocacy and empowerment. As we continue to champion the cause of community and stakeholder engagement, here are the latest updates.
The Voice Debate | Educational Series Article Two: Why a Referendum?
In our previous article we explained the Voice to Parliament, what it is and how it would be structured. In the second article of our series, we explore the Referendum.