Campaspe is a relatively new local government area in Victoria, Australia. In 2014 the council undertook a consultation-led approach to develop their strategic plan on the future of the Shire over the next 20 years. The project made a particular effort to engage with children and young people through school...

Hepburn Shire is a local government area in Victoria, Australia. In 2013 the council in Hepburn embarked on a community engagement process to help create the council's strategic plan. The process involved a series of town meetings, an online forum with OurSay, culminating in a 'Conference of Big Ideas' workshop...

In 2014 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council in Victoria, Australia embarked on a community engagement program as part of its review of waste management. The engagement program involved three activities - an online forum, a telephone survey and a face-to-face deliberative forum. The program was successful in engaging a large number...

In 2013 Bayside City Council in Victoria, Australia, commissioned a community panel of 30 citizens to deliberate on the Council's options for childcare. The main objective of the process was to decide whether the Council should continue to operate two childcare centres in Bayside and it came after the council...

ZOOM was an interactive consultation and exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia, as part of the Melbourne Now exhibition. The project asked visitors to think about the question "how might we design our future city?". Over 500,000 people visited the exhibition and 9000 completed a digital survey...

A kitchen table discussion or conversation is small group of people, meeting in their own community. It is generally informal with the hope that because people feel more relaxed and comfortable they may be more willing to engage in discussion and dialogue. Participants discuss and share issues related to a...

In 2014 the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service embarked on an extensive consultation process to review the 2008 Horse Management Plan. The Australian Alps (Snowy Mountains) in NSW is home to the world's largest population of wild horses, known as Brumbies. The horses have a significant impact...

In 2014 the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service embarked on an extensive consultation process to review the 2008 Horse Management Plan. The Australian Alps (Snowy Mountains) in NSW is home to the world's largest population of wild horses, known as Brumbies. The horses have a significant impact...

Inverloch beach is located on the south coast of Australia in the state of Victoria.In 2013, Bass Coast Shire Council made the decision to ban dogs on all Inverloch beaches from 8am to 8pm. Following outrage from the local dog-owning community, the council pledged to improve its community engagement process...

Speed dialogue or 'speed dating' is a technique often employed during deliberative processes such as citizens' juries, or as an icebreaker activity with groups. It allows small groups or individuals to extract relevant information from witnesses or panelists without having to use a plenary/ Q&A style.