Welcome to the International Conference on Engaging Communities

14-17 August 2005

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brisbane, Queensland

Australia

 The Queensland State Government is proud to partner with the United
Nations in developing the inaugural International Conference on Engaging
Communities.

 Around the world, greater engagement of citizens, clients, consumers and
communities is becoming a feature of many governments and both public and
private organisations.  People are expecting to be involved and to have a
say in the business of government and in the decisions of organisations
that affect their interests.

 The objectives of the conference are to:

• Promote understanding of the concept of engagement and participative
practices and its role in good governance
• Explore what works; showcase innovation and promote good practice
• Share practice knowledge across the globe, at local, regional and state
levels, and promote learning57;s across disciplines and sectors
• Discuss and develop conceptual and theoretical frameworks
• Building understanding and evidence of leadership
• Create ongoing national and international networks and collaboration

 It is expected that the conference will be attended by senior members of
governments, leading researchers, senior executives from key international
agencies, consultants, practitioners and representatives of the private
sector, non-government organisations and community organisations.

 Please feel welcome to explore the registration brochure at
www.engagingcommunities2005.org

   Narelle Heckendorf

A/Principal Policy Officer

Community Engagement Policy Unit

Department of Communities

Level 1/61 Mary Street

P O Box 806

BRISBANE  QLD  4001

Ph: 322 47487

Fax: 322 44977

Email:   [log in to unmask]

 www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au

 Join us at the International Conference on Engaging Communities 14-17
August 2005 at    www.engagingcommunities2005.org





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