#MONTHLYMYTH: ONLINE ENGAGEMENT & THE 'HARD TO REACH'

#MONTHLYMYTH: ONLINE ENGAGEMENT & THE 'HARD TO REACH'

Since COVID-19 started impacting our engagement world, people have been telling us they’re worried about reaching and including those who aren’t online and/or those they believe are ‘hard to reach’.

Not only are we talking about two different issues or cohorts here, but we’re also exploring a topic that’s prone to myths and misconceptions. Often people we think are ‘beyond reach’ aren’t, and people who we label ‘hard to reach’ are simply waiting to be found.

BALANCING COST, RISK & BEST-PRACTICE THROUGH A TROUBLED TIME

BALANCING COST, RISK & BEST-PRACTICE THROUGH A TROUBLED TIME

It takes time, effort and resources to achieve best practice engagement at the best of times. And right now it’s not the best of times. We’re hearing from many that engaging at all (let alone engaging well) is difficult.

Your organisation may be grappling with how to respond to the crisis, facing reduced revenue and budget cuts, responding to increased demand for community support and services, and wondering how to sustain it all long term. Local government bodies are also working to comply with the enhanced engagement requirements set out in the Local Government Act.

So we’ve announced two new service options designed to help you engage robustly, cost-effectively and appropriately.

CASE STUDY: DYING WELL COMMUNITY PANEL

CASE STUDY: DYING WELL COMMUNITY PANEL

This case study flashes us back to late 2018 - to a time when we could meet face-to-face. Representatives of groups most impacted by end-of-life care came together to discuss and come to shared agreement over a very complex, challenge issue - what does dying well look like and how can we help people achieve this?

The learnings and insights from this process are as applicable now as they were then, and the participants have shared some wonderfully candid reflections on their deliberative journey.

REGISTER FOR SESSION #3: THE ‘COLLECTIVE’ ONLINE EXPERIENCE

REGISTER FOR SESSION #3: THE ‘COLLECTIVE’ ONLINE EXPERIENCE

How do we really ‘hear’ each other and have a collective experience when we engage online? Register now for the third session in our popular, new ‘continuous connections’ webinar discussion series.

Grab your free spot, learn new skills and connect with engagement professionals around Australia and beyond we explore how to achieve a shared experience online that’s similar to a face-to-face workshop.

10 TIPS FOR ENGAGING THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES & HIGH ANXIETY

10 TIPS FOR ENGAGING THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES & HIGH ANXIETY

Facing community crises at any time is difficult. When there are ‘concurrent crises’ it makes it even more challenging and complex to respond and engage.

Community members can feel disturbed, frightened or anxious. At the same time, organisations are also grappling with how to adjust, change and continue to move forward. There is value in continuous connections.

For those who missed our first ‘continuous connections’ webinar, we’ve pulled our top 10 tips for engaging through difficult times & working with high anxiety into a free, downloadable resource.

KEEN TO UPSKILL? MIX & MATCH TRAINING MODULES NOW AVAILABLE

KEEN TO UPSKILL? MIX & MATCH TRAINING MODULES NOW AVAILABLE

Looking to up-skill your team or build internal community engagement capacity? Searching for an online option during the COVID-19 pandemic? We might be able to help.

We’re excited to announce that our recently relaunched, interactive training modules can be mixed + matched, so you can build the perfect training experience for your team or group. PLUS almost all are available online and can be delivered to remotely based participants.

CONTINUOUS CONNECTIONS SESSION #2 - REGOS OPEN

CONTINUOUS CONNECTIONS SESSION #2 - REGOS OPEN

Registrations are now open for the second session in our new, free discussion series. Responding to popular demand, we’ll be exploring the dilemma of how to connect with people who aren’t online and/or groups that are ‘hard to reach’.

Much more than your standard ‘webinar’, these interactive, facilitated sessions are a chance to connect with other communications, engagement, planning and project management leaders and professionals. Together, we’ll collaboratively explore current engagement challenges and opportunities, share resources and provide key takeaways and tips.

EVERYONE'S A WINNER...

EVERYONE'S A WINNER...

The winners of our ‘working from home’ online team strategy session competition have been announced. And the winners are …. everyone!

Every entrant was deserving and we couldn't pick just two. There were teams working with aboriginal communities, refugees, the homeless, people experiencing family violence and at risk youth. There were others managing complex, significant, community projects and intricate team environments.