Explore new co-design guidance, our environment reform submission, Test Labs and opportunities to shape the 2027 New Zealand Symposium.

This edition of Beyond Engagement brings together practical tools, sector advocacy and opportunities to contribute. Explore our latest submission on Australia’s environment protection reforms, discover a new co-design toolkit, and find out how you can help shape the 2027 New Zealand Symposium.

STRENGTHENING ENGAGEMENT IN ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION REFORMS

Engagement Institute has made nine recommendations to the Australian Government’s Environment Law Reform Taskforce on regulations supporting Australia’s new national environmental laws — advocating for earlier, meaningful engagement, clearer accountability and stronger evidence of how community input shapes decisions.

NSW AGENCY FOR CLINICAL INNOVATION’S NEW CO-DESIGN TOOLKIT

The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation has released a new Co-Design Toolkit with practical guidance for working with consumers as genuine partners. We look at what engagement professionals can take from it, including when co-design is appropriate and what it takes to do it well.

HELP SHAPE WHAT COMES NEXT

We’ve been sharing clues about our next-generation engagement model. We’ll be revealing more soon. In the meantime, secure your place at one of our Test Labs across Australia and New Zealand, where you’ll explore the model, test how it works in practice and share your feedback.

EXPLORE BETTER WAYS TO COMMUNICATE AND ENGAGE IN GOVERNMENT

The Social Media for Gov Summit will bring together public sector leaders to explore people-led storytelling, smarter content strategies and what strong communication and engagement teams do differently. Engagement Institute members can also access a discounted registration rate.

HELP SET THE AGENDA FOR THE 2027 NEW ZEALAND SYMPOSIUM

Planning is underway for the 2027 New Zealand Symposium in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and there are several ways to get involved. Share an idea for the programme, join the Working Group or propose a site tour that showcases meaningful engagement in practice. Expressions of Interest close 30 October 2026.

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