Community Engagement

Resources companies embrace the desire for connection and become part of the community to effectively engage with the residents of regional Queensland.

QRC works with its member companies to:

• understand and demonstrate commitment to preserving the values that are important to local communities
• undertake genuine community engagement
• continually re-examine principles, behaviours, culture and engagement
• processes to ensure that a connection between the company and the community is achieved
• Build sustainable regional communities.

The Queensland resources sector works to support the community in which it operates through five best practice principles.

• communication: engaging all stakeholders and community members in open two-way communication, via multiple channels
• integrity & transparency: clearly outlining objectives, expectations and processes as well as providing a high level of accuracy in communication
• follow through: keeping the community informed of progress and changes and ensuring promises are followed through
• understanding & awareness: understanding the issues that are important to local community and addressing impacts with a long-term view
• respect: recognising that respect is reciprocal