EngagementHQ News - April 2022

Community Champions, 

Recently, I came across this quote from VP of inclusion strategy at Netflix, Vernā Myers: 

“Diversity is being asked to the party, and inclusion is being asked to dance.” 

It got me thinking about this group of changemakers and how we might ask each corner of our community to dance — cue the inspiration...

International day against LGBTGIA+ discrimination | May 17th 

Holding an event once a year doesn’t make an organisation inclusive but creating space and raising awareness sure does help. So how might your celebration make a real difference? Perhaps you introduce some long-term commitments such as inclusion policies, long-term fundraising, or training.

Build Inclusion

What people with intellectual disability told us about their local community

This recent research from Australia gives voice to the experience of people with intellectual disabilities and the types of improvements they would like to see to local services, engagement practices and places. Also see: Practical Ways to include People with Intellectual Disability.

Read the Research

In Conversation - Moving beyond inclusion towards genuine relationships

What does the future of disability inclusion look like? This great interview with Community Education Officer Stevie Willis looks at how we get to a place beyond inclusion compliance that’s driven by genuine relationships. 

Move Beyond Compliance

The case for inclusive growth

Inequality has disproportionately affected communities of color, women, those less physically abled, and certain geographies. Leaders across sectors now have the opportunity to embed equity into new development processes; McKinsey outlines how. Also see: How Scotland is using the circular economy to pave it’s way to net-zero. 

Pursue Inclusive Growth

Featured Client Projects

Barwon Water delivered an excellent project page for their 2023-2028 Price Submission consultation incorporating many avenues for information sharing and feedback.

See Project

Bayside Council looks to engage on their new age-friendly community strategy with great use of widgets and accessibility focused add ons.

See Project

Bang the Table Australasian office is based in Carlton, Victoria, on the lands of the Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging across Australia.

Granicus and Bang the Table, Level 1, 96 Pelham Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia

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