IPAA QUEENSLAND BREAKOUT SESSIONS at BiiG 2021
Creating public value: The holy grail of public purpose work
At the 2021 BiiG Conference, IPAA Queensland was delighted to host two breakout sessions on Creating Public Value: The holy grail of public purpose work. This first session focused on the WHAT of public value, reimagining value and better policy solutions for clients and communities. Featuring case studies and a panel discussion from Michael Eales (Business Models Inc.), criminologist Lorraine Mazerolle (UQ), Rachel Watson (Housing Action Lab) and Ty Hermans (Evolve Group).
Michael Eales, Partner & Strategy Designer, Business Models Inc Australia
Case Studies
Ability School Engagement Program – Lorraine Mazerolle, Professorial Research Fellow, School of Social Science, University of Queensland
The international recognized ASEP project is designed to increase school attendance by at-risk youth and discourage them from embarking on a downward spiral of truancy and entering the criminal justice system. A joint initiative between the Qld Police Service, the Department of Education and the University of Queensland, the project uses innovative, procedurally just dialogue grounded in the theory of Third Party Policing.
Global CoLab Movement for reimagining change –
Rachel Watson Co-Lead of HAL and Director at Watson & Associates.
What is the HAL?
It’s an intentional process that creates actions. It’s an opportunity to bring attention to solutions. What it is not is a hackathon or a talk fest!
The Circular Economy (CE) Lab Creating impact from a social, economic and environmental lens
Ty Hermans Managing Director, Evolve Group shared his perspective, as an industry partner of the CE Lab.
Evolve Group is in the manufacturing (plastics) business. We design and develop solutions for a range of industries including mining, food, agriculture, automotive, and recently pivoted to health to deliver facemasks for the Queensland Government.
READ our wrap up of the event on the IPAA blog below. IPAA members can also view the full recording of the event on their member portal.
The second session focused on the HOW of public value, reimagining how to identify and achieve better policy solutions for clients and communities through the lens of cross-sector partnerships. Featuring case studies and a panel discussion from Christine Castley (Multicultural Australia), Dr Michael Kane (Economic Development Queensland) and Belinda Drew (Community Services Industry Alliance).
Keynote
Christine Castley, Chief Executive, Multicultural Australia
Participant activity
Myths and realities of public purpose partnerships
Case Studies
Going Green – 100% solar and battery neighborhoods in Queensland – Dr Michael Kane, Director Innovation, Economic Development Queensland
Two new residential developments underway in Carseldine and Oxley showcase the future of sustainable living. The neighborhoods are among the first in Australia to deliver net zero energy emission homes through 100% solar and battery along with a range of smart energy and living initiatives. The projects delivered by EDQ, working with the private sector, are an exciting example of the positive impacts for public value through industry partnerships.
Community Services Industry Covid Plan – Belinda Drew, Chief Executive, Community Services Industry Alliance
The CSI Covid Plan also demonstrates the power of cross sector partnerships for delivering public value and during a global pandemic! Bringing together senior executives from 30 community services across Queensland and key state and commonwealth departments, the Covid Industry Taskforce facilitated the development of critical resources and practical tools to support community organisations and their clients, including a new digital recruitment platform, practical tools and resources, and distribution of PPE on behalf of government.
READ our wrap up of the event on the IPAA blog below. IPAA members can also view the full recording of the event on their member portal.
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