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...
Faced with difficult decisions of how to develop a balanced budget, Daly City sought to educate and involve residents through a deliberative process designed to identify community values and priorities that would determine funding levels for city programs and services.
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...
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...