Canberra Workshop—Planning for government engagement success

We make extraordinary things happen for good. Fifty Acres has earned its reputation as an award-winning for-good communications and engagement agency, founded by CEO Jo Scard in 2010.Our team of experts works with organisations small and large across Australia, and has a proven track record delivering intelligent communications and engagement strategies, integrated campaigns and creative.The Fifty Acres Academy workshops will help you deliver strategic communications PR and engagement services, from strategy to rollout.Here's what other attendees have said about our workshops:"Jo had a lovely open approach and style. Nothing felt too formal. She made us feel like we were having a conversation with a friend.""It was well structured, had lots of practical tips. Jo was clearly very well experienced and shared some useful stories. She was also very approachable.""They were tips that made sense and will be easy to action."

Fifty Acres Academy

Guiding you through the steps needed to develop a government engagement strategy for success in 2022 and beyond.

Mosaic Room, Nishi Hotel

Planning for government engagement success

Workshops to explain how to develop a government engagement strategy for success in 2022 and beyond. Presenter Jo Scard, is founder of Australia’s leading for-good engagement agency, Fifty Acres,  and a former adviser to the Rudd and Gillard governments.

With a new Labor government and a very different parliament—Australia has begun a new political environment.So, what will this mean for you?Jo Scard, Founder and CEO of Australia’s leading for-good communications and engagement agency is a former senior adviser to the Rudd and Gillard governments, Labor Leader Kim Beazley and the British Labour Party. Fifty Acres works alongside not-for-profits, for-good businesses and organisations to capacity build and make sense of it all—and then help them take action by advising on the steps needed to develop a government engagement strategy for success in 2022 and beyond.The workshop will include four parts:Part 1: The new political environment—we will dissect the results and the priorities and approach of the new government, independents and minor parties. We will also introduce you to the key players you need to get in front of.Part 2: Strategic development—we will take you through the practical breakdown of how to develop a comprehensive government engagement strategy and implementation plan.Part 3: Case study—we will share with you two end-to-end case studies. These will detail the various approaches and how they intersected to achieve incredible results including social media, community service announcements, media, creative, government relations and third-party support.Part 4: Implementation—we will guide you through the recommended approach for carrying out your engagement activities. We will also address some troubleshooting issues that can sometimes disturb even the best-laid plans, and how to get back on track.What you will come away with:<ul><li>This workshop will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the post-election political landscape.</li><li>You’ll learn how to prepare for the new government and what you can do now following the election.</li><li>You’ll learn how to develop a government engagement strategy from the ground up—or if you already have a strategy in place you’ll gain insights on how to build on that plan to ensure it’s as robust as possible.</li><li>We’ll cover implementation, timings and milestones to make sure you’re on the right track in terms of putting the strategy to work.</li><li>You will receive a workshop workbook that will contain useful government engagement strategy templates.</li><li>You’ll end the session feeling confident to devise a government engagement strategy and that your organisation is on the right path to success, no matter what the outcome of the election.</li><li>If you select the VIP ticket option, you’ll also get a one-on-one private planning session with Jo Scard where Jo will review your plan and give you personalised feedback and the chance to discuss your government relations program in detail.</li><li>You will receive a free barista coffee from a nearby cafe ahead of the event.</li></ul>Pricing:<ul><li>Standard Workshop ticket: $75 ($20 from each ticket goes to Canberra-based organisation Toora Women Inc.)</li></ul>Jo is also offering one on one Canberra meetings to offer strategic advice on a new project you may be working on! <a href="https://calendly.com/fiftyacres/sydney-new-project-meeting-with-jo-scard?month=2022-07" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://calendly.com/fiftyacres/melbourne-new-project-meeting-with-jo-scard?month=2022-07" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://calendly.com/fiftyacres/canberra-new-project-meeting-with-jo-scard?month=2022-08" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click this link to book a meeting!</a>Any questions? Please email info@fiftyacres.com.

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}