Community Engagement

Good practice in building social cohesion in diverse communities

SallyAnn.Hunting — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 05:16:13 +0000

This blog reviews the challenges to social cohesion in local communities, and outlines the characteristics of local government best practice in redressing these challenges.

Democratisation in China

Chris_ACELG — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:14:41 +0000

Community Engagement

Governance

International

Metropolitan Governance and Cities

Examples of local level democracy in a single-party state.

Rural-Remote and Indigenous Community Engagement Resource Index

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:31:38 +0000

An index of community engagement toolkits, guides, manuals, templates and training courses assessed for their suitability for rural-remote and Indigenous councils.

Test project 2

admin-osky — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 01:52:53 +0000

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Spreading the 'Shop Local' message through youth engagement

David.Power — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:50:02 +0000

In encouraging local economic development, Mitchell Shire turned to its area's youth to spread the 'Shop Local' message.

Developing and Implementing a Disability Action Plan

Warren.Penna — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 23:28:22 +0000

This blog outlines the key learnings from the development and implementation of Melton City Council's award winning Disability Action Plan.

Anti-Poverty Initiatives in South Australian Councils

Cam Opie — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 06:16:28 +0000

LGMA(SA) and the LGASA have compiled a report on anti-poverty initiatives undertaken by a range of councils in South Australia. The report details case studies and examples of grassroots initiatives in local communities directly and indirectly addressing issues of inequality

Online Community Engagement Toolkit for Rural, Remote and Indigenous councils

MichaelLimerick — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 04:33:42 +0000

Community Engagement

Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government

This online toolkit is a practical guide with simple tips and advice on engaging communities and includes practical tools, methods and downloadable templates especially suited to the circumstances of rural-remote and Indigenous councils.

Online Community Engagement Toolkit for Rural, Remote and Indigenous councils

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 04:25:59 +0000

This online toolkit is a practical guide with simple tips and advice on engaging communities and includes practical tools, methods and downloadable templates especially suited to the circumstances

Innovation Roundup: Mobile Apps and Australian Local Government

Chris_Lewis — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:09:15 +0000

This article looks at some of the innovative examples of mobile app use by Australian local governments.

Local Government Building Productive Communities

robyn_morris — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 02:29:33 +0000

This report from the 2014 Local Government Research Forum in Melbourne outlines the session on 'Productive Communities'.

Instagram being used by Australian Councils

Chris_ACELG — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 05:44:32 +0000

Community Engagement

How councils can use Instagram to engage communities

Unlocking the democratic value of localism

Tanveer.Ahmed — Fri, 02 May 2014 04:51:43 +0000

This article examines the democratic power of localism from the perspective of an elected Councillor, particularly as it relates to local decision making.

Townsville Mayor abseils to promote Earth Hour

Chris_ACELG — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:59:02 +0000

Community Engagement

Leadership

A Mayor's interesting and gallant effort to engage her community and build support for collective action in Earth Hour.

Sample Community Engagement Policies of Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Governments

MichaelLimerick — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:04:54 +0000

Community Engagement

Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government

Following are links to the community engagement policies of various rural-remote and Indigenous local governments organised by state jurisdiction.