Presentations:
Transitioning to water sensitive community
John Devine, General Manager Assets & Environment, City of Unley
Community knowledge about water
Dr Angela Dean, The University of Queensland & Monash University
A process for prioritising household behaviours based on water-saving impact and likelihood of uptake
Dr Angela Dean, The University of Queensland & Monash University
Engaging diverse communities in the transition to water sensitive cities
Paul Satur, Monash University
Community perceptions about stormwater management & WSUD
Dr Angela Dean, The University of Queensland & Monash University
Related research papers
- Community engagement in the water sector
- Community knowledge about water: who has better knowledge and is this associated with water-related behaviours and support for water-related policies?
- Community profiles of engagement with water
- Social inequality and water use practices in Australian communities
- A national survey of Australians’ water literacy and water-related attitudes
- Water literacy in Australia – industry note
- Prioritising water saving behaviours – industry note
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Latest Research Findings Societal Innovation and Behaviour Change – CRC for Water Sensitive Cities – Program A2
Overview
To achieve political support for the change in policy and practice needed to facilitate our transition to water sensitive cities requires a water literate and engaged community. Presentations by the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities researchers will provide greater understanding of current levels of water literacy across different socio-demographic groups and geographic regions in Australia, and guidance on strategies to engage with community members on issues of water sensitivity.
Who should attend
Local Government, NRM and water utilities practitioners with a role in strategic planning, sustainability, communications and marketing, and community engagement.
Topics
1. Community knowledge about water and water terminology and why this is important – Dr Angela Dean
2. A process for prioritising household behaviours based on water-saving impact and likelihood of uptake – Dr Paula Wright
3. Engaging everyone in the transition to Water Sensitive Cities – Paul Satur
4. Community perceptions about stormwater management and water sensitive urban design – Dr Angela Dean
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Biographies
Dr Angela Dean, The University of Queensland & Monash University
Angela is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University and The University of Queensland. Her current research focuses on using communication approaches to build support for Water Sensitive Policies. Her background includes environmental education, science communication, health behaviours.
Dr Paula Wright, Monash University
Paula is a Research Fellow at Behaviour Works, Monash University. Her current research focuses on new approaches to changing household behaviours. She has also worked in research and policy with local governments in Victoria.
Paul is currently conducting a PhD within the School of Social Sciences, Monash University. His research focuses on Water Sensitive Practices and Social Inequality. Paul has a background in environmental management and community engagement with Melbourne Water and various state and local governments.