Building collaboration and positive outcomes
We have worked with many different types of advisory groups for over 25 years.
This has given us a deep understanding of how to plan, recruit and facilitate high performing advisory groups so that they achieve the objectives of both our clients and the communities/stakeholders.
We also work with clients to review, reinvigorate and graciously close groups.
Examples of the groups we have worked with include:
Since 2010, we have supported Melbourne Water’s engagement by providing engagement and secretariat services to this dedicated group of conservationists, birdwatchers and scientists who assist the Melbourne Water team in maintaining the conservation values of the plant.
Over 2022/3, facilitated the Community Reference Group that is guiding the development of a new aquatic centre, Council’s largest-ever infrastructure project.
Facilitated a successful outcome with residents outraged about tree removal in the upgrade of a local park that resulted in a satisfactory outcome for all and jointly developed plans for the redeveloped park.
In 2019/20 Nicola was the Independent Chair of the Traders Reference Group for Nicholson Street Village.
Nicola was the Independent Chair of the Community Reference Group for this sensitive infrastructure project.
this innovative collaboration is taking a catchment-wide approach to flood management. Nicola facilitated a community forum in 2017 to get feedback on the draft flood strategy and was the independent chair of the Community Reference Group over 2017-18.
Nicola is currently facilitating this group that is informing the development of the Integrated Water Management Strategy.
Worked with this Ministerial Advisory Group for four years providing engagement and secretariat services.
