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Topic: Community Engagement X
2015
Why Local Government Matters: Summary Report 2015
Why Local Government Matters is a major piece of social research on community attitudes to local government. This summary document outlines the key research findings of the project.
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Published: 17/06/2015
Download (708.99 KB)Why Local Government Matters: Full Report 2015
Why Local Government Matters is a major piece of social research on community attitudes to local government. The research aims to better understand how and why the activities of local governments, and their roles in society are valued by communities.
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Published: 17/06/2015
Download (3.67 MB)Building Social Cohesion in our Communities: Summary Document
This summary document outlines the Building Social Cohesion in our Communities online resource, which provides local government with a practical approach to develop strong, socially cohesive communities.
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Published: 17/06/2015
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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Rural-Remote and Indigenous Community Engagement Resource Index
An index of community engagement toolkits, guides, manuals, templates and training courses assessed for their suitability for rural-remote and Indigenous councils.
Published: 07/01/2014
2013
Public Participation in an Era of Governance: Lessons From Europe for Australian Local Government
The report is intended as a useful resource for local governments embarking on processes of problem-solving in response to social change, and includes attachments about the OECD’s principles for open and inclusive policy-making, and public participation methods and their utility.
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Published: 09/12/2013
Program: Innovation and best practice
Download (1.69 MB)The Role and Future of Citizen Committees in Australian Local Government
This paper explores the role and future of citizens` committees as vehicles for sustained community engagement, and how their function might be strengthened in view of Australian and international research. The research highlights the importance of integrating citizen committees into community governance approaches to ensure their democratic potential is realised, and the valuable role well-managed and adequately resourced citizen committees can play in local governance.
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Published: 19/09/2013
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
Download (4.35 MB)Learning as a Driver for Change
Explores how learning partnerships between councils, their communities and learning organisations can help improve social outcomes, build community capability and strengthen community governance. More information
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Published: 03/06/2013
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Community Engagement in Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government in Australia
This report considers whether rural-remote and Indigenous local governments in Australia have developed robust community engagement processes.
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Published: 10/10/2012
Program: Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government
Download (2.61 MB)Connecting with Communities: How Local Government is Using Social Media to Engage with Citizens
The report provides practitioners detail about social media policy and decision-making within local government. Further project information here
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Published: 23/08/2012
Program: Innovation and best practice
Download (1.89 MB)Using Social Media in Local Government: 2011 Survey Report
The survey explores the benefits, risks and barriers to councils in using social media, and identifies those areas where social media might best serve the sector.
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Published: 27/06/2012
Program: Innovation and best practice
Download (1.17 MB)Role and Expectations of Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government
This report includes: A profile of rural-remote and Indigenous councils, highlighting factors that impact on local capacity; a review of background information to identify federal, state and community expectations and issues from discussions with stakeholders; and identification of further actions and research.
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Published: 14/02/2012
Program: Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government
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Local Government and Community Engagement in Australia
This working paper was commissioned by the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government to provide a national update on what is taking place across the local government sector in relation to community engagement, and identify the ongoing challenges and questions for councils in engaging communities.
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Published: 01/11/2011
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
Download (2.18 MB)Local Government and Community Engagement: Annotated Bibliography
This annotated bibliography of key community engagement resources and guides has been developed in conjunction with the Working Paper ‘Local Government and Community Engagement’ being prepared by the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures and ACELG.
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Published: 28/09/2011
Program: Research and Policy Foresight
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