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Tackling The Tough Issues - engaging for results

A Conference to remember

It is no secret that when passionate and committed professionals come together to share, create and push the boundaries, great progress can be achieved. At the recent Conference in Fremantle, members of International Association for Public Participation – Australasian Affiliate entered into the spirit of the challenge of ‘Tackling the Tough Issues – Engaging for Results’ with their customary energy and enthusiasm and created new horizons in the profession which is dedicated to effectively engaging people from all walks of life in the decision making that impacts their lives.

Conference participants were treated to a packed and varied program, filled with inspiring stories, thought-provoking presentations and peppered with Awards presentations and networking events. Reflecting the Association’s role as ‘home’ to community engagement practitioners, delegates were active in adding to the current collective thinking through conversing and contributing and sharing their ‘on the job’ learnings. Through the Conference, the practitioners network has been strengthened and the practice of public participation advanced.

Click on the IAP2 Aust Conf 2009 above to view many of the presentations from the conference.

IAP2 Australasia is an Association of members who seek to promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that effect the public interest in nations throughout the world.

IAP2 carries out its mission by organising and conducting activities to:

• Serve the learning needs of members through events, publications, and communication technology;
• Advocate for public participation throughout the world;
• Promote a results-oriented research agenda and use research to support educational and advocacy goals; and
• Provide technical assistance to improve public participation.

IAP2 was founded in 1990 as the International Association of Public Participation Practitioners (IAP2) to respond to the rising global interest in public participation.

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