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Engaging online during COVID-19 social distancing
It is essential to keep projects moving while social restrictions are in place. But how do we engage remotely with people focused on their personal experience of COVID-19? Best practice principles......

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EDA national economic development education and training program launching soon
Now is a critical time for economic development professionals to build knowledge, skills and capacity. We're working with the EDA to launch a new National Economic Development Education and Training P...

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Government

Georges River Council Innovation Strategy: A pathway towards an innovative future
SGS recently collaborated with the strategy and innovation team at Georges River Council in Sydney’s south to prepare a draft innovation strategy. The purpose of the strategy is to drive a culture of ...

Insights

Government, Housing, Transport

New report: East coast mega-region would boost national growth and improve liveability
New report shows integrating economies across the eastern seaboard could strengthen Australia’s post-pandemic recovery and add hundreds of billions to national income by mid-century – but we need new ...

Insights

Education, Employment, Environment, Housing, Retail

The right time for community wealth building reform in Australia
The time for community wealth building to be adopted and applied in Australia has come – particularly given the need to rebuild after the 2019-20 bushfires and COVID-19 related economic impacts. This ...

Insights

Employment

COVID-19 and summer bushfires: The economic impact on your suburb and pathways to recovery
Two unprecedented crises have battered Australia over the past six months: catastrophic bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. History tells us that economies can bounce back quickly after a severe down...

Insights

Employment

Impact of the COVID-19 shutdown on vulnerable workers in Australia
COVID-19 shutdown: Explore the short and long term impact on Australia’s most vulnerable workers in the hospitality, food, retail and tourism-related sectors.

Insights

Government

COVID-19 economic recovery: Creating a positive legacy for Australian communities
The chance to create a positive legacy through investment is a once-in-a-lifetime event. That event is happening right now. Government investment in the right infrastructure will support economic reco...

Insights

Government

Four principles to help governments structure medium-term economic stimulus packages
Governments throughout Australia are preparing short and medium-term stimulus packages. This article introduces four principles that will help governments identify and prioritise projects and structur...

Insights

Employment, Government

Lessons from the Great Depression: going beyond standard economic approaches to bolster Australia’s economy
The COVID-19 pandemic represents the most significant challenge to Australia’s economy since the Second World War. While Australia’s economy and society are very different from the late 1920s, we need...

Insights

Government

VAGO report into development contributions unveils the need for a root and branch review
The VAGO recently released its report on Managing Development Contributions. While the audit report doesn't include several important nuances and principles, the Auditor’s instincts are right on targe...