Earlier this year, we asked the community how they would like to be involved in the decisions that affect them. We also invited staff to share feedback on the draft Engagement Policy, how we can improve community engagement, and how we can work more effectively together across the organisation.

We received limited feedback on the draft Engagement Policy, so it will remain largely unchanged from the version previously shared.

We heard consistent feedback about the need to improve both how the community can have their say and how we work together internally.

Using this feedback, we have developed a draft Engagement Framework and Engagement Procedure.

We are now seeking your feedback on these draft documents to help us understand whether we are heading in the right direction and identify any further improvements that may be needed.

As the Framework will guide our future approach to community engagement, we are seeking feedback by 28 June, so it can be finalised and presented to Council for endorsement in July. The Procedure, however, will continue to evolve over time. Over the coming months, we will be working with impacted teams across the organisation to walk through the Procedure and identify opportunities for further improvement. Your feedback will help shape this ongoing work.

Find out what we heard and what we're improving and then tell us if we're on the right track by reviewing our draft Framework and Procedure and sharing your thoughts.