Community Engagement
Good practice in building social cohesion in diverse communities
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
Examples of local level democracy in a single-party state.
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.
Test project 2
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Spreading the 'Shop Local' message through youth engagement
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
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
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
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
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.
Innovation Roundup: Mobile Apps and Australian Local Government
This article looks at some of the innovative examples of mobile app use by Australian local governments.