November 7, 2019
Why start The Centre for Civic Innovation?
I meet people from all walks of life when I'm managing engagements for governments. Most of them have different opinions. Still, all of them have one thing in common: they
September 6, 2018
Enabling do-ocracy – leveraging the power IN the crowd
We recently wrote about the real driving force behind smart cities and the responsibility of government to recognise, encourage and empower these movers and shakers – smart, resilient communities. But the
September 20, 2017
Resilience, Sustainability and the Role of Tribe
It was a spider’s web that made Amelia Loye realise tribe was the key to her own sustainability, and the answer to the burnout amongst her friends and peers working
September 20, 2017
How active citizenship can strengthen democracy
At engage2, we believe democracy is more than just a vote and that its success requires more than just four pillars. Enter active citizenship. Active citizenship involves two elements. One is
July 7, 2017
People are the force behind smart cities
If there’s one thing that our recent ChangeCampAU confirmed, it was the power of social networks and desire of people and businesses in our communities to contribute. And that leveraging the potency
July 3, 2017
Our first ChangeCamp — so much more than I could ask for
As a new week dawns, I look back over the weekend and our amazing first ChangeCampAU with equal parts elation, excitement – and, yes, a touch of exhaustion. I’m elated at