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Community engagement that makes a difference

Foxtrot & Echo helps organisations listen, connect and work meaningfully with the communities they serve.

From engagement strategy, consultation planning and delivery to facilitation and training , we make it easier to bring people into the conversation and make their voices count.

What we do
Past projects

What we do

Good engagement doesn’t happen by accident or come from a one-size-fits-all approach.

We bring the right mix of planning, creativity, on-the-ground experience and practical support to help people take part, share what matters and shape better outcomes.

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Engagement
strategy & planning

Building an approach that brings the right people into the conversation, at the right time, in the right way.

Community consultation

Creating meaningful opportunities for communities to share their experiences, ideas and concerns.

Deliberative engagement

Supporting groups to weigh up evidence and trade-offs and reach considered, informed decisions for community challenges.

Training

Tailored training, coaching and mentoring for individuals, teams and decision-makers to engage effectively with communities.

Facilitation

Helping groups have better conversations, navigate complexity and move towards shared understanding and action.

About us

We bring together strategy, practical experience and genuine curiosity to help organisations engage with communities in ways that are clear, inclusive and useful.

No tick-box consultation. No unnecessary complexity. Just thoughtful engagement designed around the people you’re trying to reach.

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Our projects

From community consultation and engagement strategy to facilitation and collaborative projects, we work across a range of organisations, communities and challenges.

Take a look at some of the work we’ve been involved in.

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Deliberative Engagement

Community Advisory Panel Deliberative Engagement

Deliberative Engagement

Integrated Planning Deliberative Engagement

Deliberative Engagement

Community Climate Emissions Reduction Taskforce Deliberative Engagement

Meet Emily

Founder of Foxtrot & Echo

I’ve been a facilitator and community engagement practitioner for almost 20 years. Over that time, I’ve worked with organisations to make engagement clear, accessible and enjoyable to be involved in, while producing tangible results that decision-makers can actually use.

I’ve worn the hats and walked in the shoes. I’ve been the client, the consultant and the participant in deliberative and community engagement, which means I understand the internal challenges, the questions that need asking and the information people need and want.

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What clients say

Emily was extremely knowledgeable in the community engagement process…a tailored approach and with additional options to suit our diverse stakeholders and Plan’s vision. The process would not have been as smooth as it was without her!
Sophie Hipkin

Sustainability Officer

Emily & Jacinta created an inclusive environment where all voices were heard, fostering a sense of collaboration and mutual respect among participants. Their ability to engage effectively with our subject matter experts added significant value to the discussions, bridging the gap between technical knowledge and community input.
Sally Whelan

Integrated Council and Service Planning Lead

I found both of you to be very quick in responding and understanding the situation. I appreciated that while it didn’t follow the ‘norm’ of engagement that both of you worked to what we needed to deliver. [Would I recommend you to others?] - Yes, absolutely.
Kassia Gibbs

Coordinator Activation, Sport & Recreation

I’ve worked with Emily from team review processes through to her leading large scale deliberative engagement panels - every time the outcomes have been invaluable. Most of all, I love the creative energy she brings the demonstrates her passion for community participation in public decision-making.
Sharyn Cox

Manager Communications, Advocacy and Engagement

Get in touch

To find out more about what we can do and how we can help you with your project, please get in touch.

We’re always happy to have a chat over the phone or online.

Or simply email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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