Communities of Practice
Outside of delivering high quality community engagement, Conversation Co loves the opportunity to build the capacity of organisations to deliver community engagement. We use a wide range of methods to do this include formalised training, one-off workshops, placing staff within organisations through Conversation People and developing communities of practice (CoP).
Towards Smoke Free and Vape Free Cities
From the original project Towards Smoke Free Melbourne policy to making the Queen Victoria Market a smoke and vape-free precinct, the message from the community is clear: it is time for cleaner air, healthier spaces and a more inclusive approach to public health.
Case Study - Community Development and Strengthening
When communities lead their own development, projects are more sustainable, equitable, and successful. Whether it’s workshops, online forums, or casual meetups, our goal is to create spaces where everyone feels comfortable contributing.
Read more about our Community Development projects and impact.
Case Study - Staff Consultation and Internal Engagement
Staff consultation is essential, but it’s not just about asking questions, it’s about asking them in the right way. In this article, we share three projects where we used different methods depending on the context, showing when to lean into fun and when structure works best.
Case Study - Circular Economy
Transitioning to a circular economy isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a cultural shift. Engaging communities, businesses, and policymakers early and often ensures waste initiatives are effective, inclusive, and built for long-term success.
Read our in-depth case studies on Circular Economy projects.
Why Engaging the Community Early in a Development Project is a Smart Move
Developers who engage early don’t just avoid battles, they build better projects. Get the community onside, work with businesses, and make sure emergency services, councils, and stakeholders aren’t blindsided. We’ve seen some of the positive benefits first hand from our clients.
Community Feedback in Action: Council Case Studies
So we talked to your community — what actually happened after that? We work on a wide range of projects, with the engagement phase scheduled at the start, middle, and/or end of each project. Some projects involve decision-making very much in the public domain, whilst others can be ‘quiet’ engagement exercises.