Regional communities often feel unheard or overlooked in development decisions and poor engagement can lead to distrust, misinformation, and potential project failure. ​The RegionalConnect program is designed to put people in ​the shoes of regional communities—understanding ​their concerns, values, and way of life. It provides practical, scenario-based training for practitioners and project staff on respectful, transparent, and effective engagement. ​

In this punchy two-hour session, participants will be introduced to the core RegionalConnect concepts and learn how the REAL framework supports genuine engagement.

Participants will leave with:
- An overview of the core components of the REAL framework
- A better understanding of the cultural complexities, diverse perspectives, and individual dynamics within regional communities.
- Access to the RegionalConnect network and receive relevant communication and insights.
- The RegionalConnect Foundations Badge upon program completion.

Introductory price of $99 (price set to increase to $149 in July 2025)

About Engaged Outcomes:
Engaged Outcomes exists to empower people and facilitate change in rural, regional, and remote Australia. Partnering with key industry stakeholders their Regional Connect program aims to empower individuals, organisations, and communities to engage, collaborate, position for change, and achieve economic and social benefits together.

Facilitated by:
Wendy Agar - Engaged Outcomes, Principal
Wendy grew up on her family’s Central Queensland beef and grain farm and spent 10 years as a partner in a sheep and cattle enterprise in Western QLD. She has 20 years of experience serving in leadership roles in multi-sectorial organisations in rural, regional, and remote Queensland. These experiences ensure Wendy brings finely honed facilitation and engagement skills, a deep practical understanding of adaptive leadership, and a lived experience understanding of the challenges and opportunities of engaging, building capacity, and leading change in rural, regional, and remote communities.