Remote Engagement Essentials Workshop
IMPORTANT NOTICE: An automated email upon clicking the link below is not an automatic enrolment to the course. Enrolment is not confirmed until all booking requirements are completed. Please see “how to enrol” below.
Overview
The Remote Engagement Essentials workshop identifies induction and professional learning components that support participants to develop knowledge, skills and behaviour required to work effectively in regional and remote communities in the NT. The 2-day face-to-face workshop is accredited and just what you need to become ‘Bush-Ready’.
The training workshop aims to improve the way NTG staff and partners coordinate our services and engage with regional and remote Aboriginal community members. The training further unpacks the definition of engagement, the contemporary model of engagement, stakeholder analysis, setting engagement goals and considering what level of participation is appropriate for the stakeholders and communities.
The training is facilitated by the Remote Information and Engagement team within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (HLGCD) and is delivered by licensed International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) trainers. IAP2 is an international member association which seeks to promote and improve the practice of community and stakeholder engagement, incorporating individuals, governments, institutions and other entities that affect the public interest throughout the world. IAP2 is the leading public participation Association in Australasia and IAP2 Australasia is the largest IAP2 affiliate in the world.
Who should attend this course?
If you work directly with or provide services to remote or regional communities or make decisions that affect those communities, this workshop will help you to understand the importance and application methods for engagement with the communities you serve.
This course is for any NT Government staff, NTG partners or service providers to the remote or regional communities of the NT to improve their public participation practices.
Participants will take part in interactive activities, practical and hypothetical scenarios, and group discussions.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of what engagement is in broad and contemporary context
- Capability to complete stakeholder analysis
- Capability to set engagement goals and levels of participation
- Knowledge of practical applications for intercultural experiences
- Understand the importance of first language
- Knowledge of how and when to use AIS interpreter services
- Knowledge of materials and methods for remote engagement
Provider
Remote Information and Engagement, Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development hosts the workshops and is delivered by licensed IAP2 trainers with special presentations done by the Aboriginal Interpreters Service.
Workshop Duration and Delivery Mode
Duration of workshop is 2-day and is conducted face-to-face.
The workshops are planned, delivered and hosted each year in: Darwin, Alice Springs and, Katherine with sessions in varying regional centres such as Tennant Creek and Nhulunbuy. Alternative locations can also be accommodated based on demand.
Course Cost
The workshop cost is funded by the Remote Information and Engagement team for NTG staff and external partners that manage or deliver services to remote Northern Territory.
Should you cancel a session booking less than 10 days prior to the event, your business unit or organisation may be charged the full cost of the training.
Completion Requirements
To be marked as complete for this training, attendees must attend the full 2-day session. Upon completion, participants will receive an Engagement Essentials Certificate from IAP2.
How to Enrol
Please note that enrolling into this course will not secure a spot on an upcoming training session. To book in for a session, first enrol here then select an available session under the 'Bookings' tab.
Self-enrol
Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage. Then you will be able to sign-up for a training session.
NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer.
Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.
Course Contact
Remote Information and Engagement
Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development