NSW Government Social Impact Assessment Guideline (GD1944 SIA Guideline_NEW VI_14_02_23 ) – Every State significant project is subject to a social impact assessment (SIA). The SIA should be targeted and proportionate to the likely project impacts, and to the project’s context. ‘Social impacts’ generally refer to the consequences that people experience when a new project brings change. For the purposes of the SIA, ‘people’ are classed as individuals, households, groups, communities, or organisations. The SIA aims to identify, predict and evaluate likely social impacts arising from a project and propose responses to the predicted impacts.
Quality Assurance Standard for Community and Stakeholder Engagement (IAP2 + Quality + Assurance + Standard+Booklet ) The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) is the leading professional organisation advancing the practice of public participation globally. The Australasia Affiliate is the largest affiliate in the IAP2 global family and it has been our privilege to lead the development of the quality assurance standards with our members from across Australia and New Zealand. The Core Values of IAP2 drive all that we do to advance community and stakeholder engagement globally. We promote the right of individuals who are affected by a decision to have a say in the decision making process; we highlight the benefits of this to organisations, governments and individuals; we advocate for our members; and we provide high quality training programs, professional development and events. IAP2 has long offered valuable tools that demonstrate how and when to engage, and that provide insight into the principles behind effective community engagement.
Regional Communities Consultation Guide (NSW Government Regional Communities Consultation Guide April 2025 ) . The Regional Communities Consultation Guide (the Guide) outlines the NSW Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities, to make better decisions and improve the lives of people across NSW. Community and stakeholder engagement is fundamental to good government. It provides the platform to develop strong, effective and sustainable policies, programs and projects that meet community needs and deliver better outcomes. It leads to inclusive
