Community engagement
Alternative labels
public engagement
civic engagement
Journal article
A methodological approach to generate local solutions that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing on Kaurna Country, Australia
This article describes a research approach where principles of Indigenous methodology guide application of implementation science methods to generate, implement and evaluate local solutions from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The co-design phase collected critical insights regarding community needs, challenges and service gaps, and identified shortfalls in local strategic policy.
Strategy
Community sector grants engagement framework
A framework to help the Australian Government better design, administer, and deliver community grants. It highlights being collaborative, transparent, innovative and focused on outcomes. The framework will help agencies administering community grants work more consistently with the sector.
Briefing paper
Fractured loyalties: Australian citizenship and the crisis of civic virtue
Outlining trends threatening Australia’s liberal democracy, the paper highlights declining social cohesion, a weakening sense of national identity and a sharp rise in antisemitism. It raises questions about the future of Australian citizenship, calling for a renewed commitment to civic education, community engagement and political leadership to address the crisis of civic virtue.
Report
Digital social connection 101
Social media, messaging apps, and other digital platforms are reshaping how we build and maintain relationships. This primer aims to help professionals and practitioners working with communities navigate this evolving landscape of digital communication.
Report
From classroom to community: civics education and political participation in Australia
The findings of this inquiry into civics education and participation in Australia shows low media literacy and inconsistent implementation is reducing engagement. The report calls for a national media literacy strategy, and recommends a four-part approach to strengthening and standardising civics education.