Plus, AIDR on disaster resilience, and new co-design tools you can actually use.


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Beyond Engagement

In this edition of Beyond Engagement, we look at what’s changed — and what that means in practice. From how engagement has changed since the 1990s, to the growing role of councils in disaster resilience, and new co-design tools you can apply immediately.

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Marion Short, Engagement Institute CEO

ADVOCACY UPDATE
WITH MARION SHORT

The latest Advocacy Update covers submissions, partnerships and policy work across Australia and New Zealand.

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THEN VS NOW: HOW ENGAGEMENT HAS CHANGED SINCE THE 1990s

In the 90s, engagement often meant informing communities once decisions were already made. Fast forward to 2026, and engagement is expected to shape those decisions — earlier, more transparently, and with real influence.

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AIDR: WHO’S REALLY LEADING DISASTER RESILIENCE?

It used to sit with emergency services — now local government is expected to reduce risk long before disasters occur. Insights from the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience highlight what this shift means for decision-making, and where engagement fits.

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CO-DESIGN: STILL TALKED ABOUT — OR DONE WELL?

Everyone says they’re doing co-design — but doing it well is harder. The new Co-Design Practice Notes give members practical, step-by-step guidance to deliver more consistent, credible and effective co-design in real projects.

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ENGAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS: DEADLINE EXTENDED

You asked, we listened. With strong demand for more time, submissions for the Engagement Excellence Awards 2026 are now open until Sunday, 3 May (midnight)—your chance to showcase work shaping better decisions and real impact.

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BE PART OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026

Planning is underway for the Annual Conference, taking place at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 October 2026, and we’re inviting passionate engagement professionals to help shape this special event.

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