I think we need to get better at talking about the difference between consultation and engagement. Because they aren’t the same thing. And in local government, I think we sometimes use the word engagement when what we are actually doing is consultation. We develop an idea. We have largely worked out what we want to…

There is a part of working in local government that we don’t always talk about enough. Being visible. Across councils and local governments, we have passionate, capable and highly skilled people working directly with our communities every day. They are the people answering questions, delivering programs, managing facilities, supporting community groups, coordinating events, working in…

When we talk about increasing participation in arts and culture, the conversation often starts with a familiar question: How do we get more people into our galleries, libraries, theatres and cultural venues? But perhaps we should also be asking a different question: How do we bring more arts and cultural experiences into people’s everyday lives?…

What I Learned From Being the Least Knowledgeable Person in the Room A career pivot can be one of the most exciting, challenging and terrifying things you can do. Particularly when you’ve been working in an industry for a couple of decades. After 20 years in a particular field, you develop a certain level of…