Community engagement isn’t a project checkbox, it’s the project itself. Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever explores what the Tasmania Devils’ launch, shared at the EDA National Conference in Hobart, reveals about place-based economic development, belonging and designing major investments to benefit entire regions.

Community engagement is shifting from consultation to co-design. Drawing on insights from Aotearoa New Zealand, Morgan’s recent article explores how trust, cultural frameworks and relational approaches can lead to stronger engagement outcomes and more resilient communities across Australia and New Zealand.