Connecting with Stakeholders and Communities

DLGLM1007 Connecting with Stakeholders and Communities

Connecting with stakeholders and communities is a critical component of local government. In modern democracies it is essential that elected local government officials involve local communities in the decision-making process. This unit will examine some of the key theories, concepts and practices that are central to community engagement and the decision-making processes of local government. The unit provides students with the opportunity to understand the techniques and appreciate the practical skills required to design, deliver, and evaluate community engagement. Student will be asked to critically assess the key practices and challenges faced by local government officials as they attempt to connect with stakeholders and communities.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $2,175

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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