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Purpose

Engaging Queenslanders: an introduction to community engagement provides Queensland Government public officials with a good understanding of community engagement and effective engagement practices. It defines engagement and levels of engagement, outlines the global trends and drivers for increased community involvement in government planning and decision making, and describes the current state of affairs in Queensland.

The publication is part of a suite of resources produced by the Department of Communities in collaboration with a range of agencies, to support and promote effective community engagement practice across the public sector. The suite of resources was developed in association with government and non-government community engagement practitioners and informed by:

  • the Community Engagement Improvement Strategy, developed by a cross-government team of engagement practitioners
  • a government-wide survey mapping community engagement activities
  • The State of Engagement 2003 and 2004 reports outlining community engagement activities across Queensland Government agencies
  • a series of community engagement showcasing events involving community, industry and government representatives
  • research into a range of national and international community engagement practices
  • a cross-government review of the Community Engagement Improvement Strategy.

Other guides in the suite include:

Last reviewed
24 May 2011
Last updated
22 June 2011