The VLGA Consultation and Engagement website aims to provide local governments with the information, tools and support to consult effectively.

The URP Toolbox is a free resource of principles and strategies to enhance meaningful stakeholder involvement in decision-making. Stakeholders include not only communities, but also scientists and decision-makers. Meaningful involvement of all stakeholders occurs through a commitment to social learning - learning on the part of communities, other stakeholders and institutions. One of the key elements of using the Toolbox is that strategies need to be tailored to fit unique issues and stakeholders. In many cases, a combination of different tools is required to effectively involve all stakeholders in decision-making.

With nearly thirty years’ experience in social science research and education, the ISR possesses a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for independent, innovative and timely work. We work closely with a diverse range of clients and research partners. The ISR offers expertise in many areas, including: Housing markets and policy Citizenship, politics and democracy Immigration and refugee policy Social policy Media and communications Information policy Public administration and finance Youth policy Gender, cultural diversity and work

This section is intended as a source of reference for community engagement practitioners in the private and public sectors who wish to build their professional knowledge and work more productively with Queensland communities.

This is a resource file which supports the regular public program "areol" (action research and evaluation on line) offered twice a year beginning in mid-February and mid-July. For details email Bob Dick bdick@scu.edu.au or bd@uq.net.au ... in which are described a number of processes for giving, getting and exchanging information especially in community settings as part of public consultation activities