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“It’s not getting the right message. It’s not having the right collateral. It’s relationships…earning trust and working ...
28/05/2026

“It’s not getting the right message. It’s not having the right collateral. It’s relationships…earning trust and working through things in a much more human way.” 🤝

A powerful insight from Episode 36 of the Empower Podcast with Wendy Agar and Dr Rebecca Colvin.

As conversations around energy transition, regional change and community engagement continue to grow, this episode is a timely reminder that communication is never just about information.

It’s about trust.
It’s about understanding people’s social worlds.
And it’s about learning how to communicate across difference, not deepen division.

Dr Colvin shares thoughtful and practical insights into why communities respond so differently to change, and what leaders, organisations and engagement professionals can do to build more constructive conversations.

A valuable listen for anyone working across energy, infrastructure, agriculture, government or regional communities 🌏

Proudly supported by Powerlink.

What happens when communities, industries and governments all look at the same energy transition… and see completely dif...
26/05/2026

What happens when communities, industries and governments all look at the same energy transition… and see completely different things?

Our latest episode of emPOWER explores the human side of communication during change, and why facts alone are rarely enough in contested environments.

Wendy Agar is joined by Dr Rebecca Colvin from the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy, whose research focuses on the social dimensions of energy and climate policy, particularly how regional communities navigate change around energy infrastructure and industries.

In this episode, we unpack ⚡ why conflict around renewable energy is often about far more than infrastructure 🧠 the role of trust, identity and “us vs them” dynamics in shaping community responses 💬 why you can’t “out-data outrage” 🤝 the importance of relationships over “perfect messaging” 🎨 what it means to “communicate like a cubist” and practical strategies for communicating across difference in complex environments.

If you work across renewable energy, infrastructure, engagement, government, leadership or regional communities, this conversation offers valuable insights into navigating complexity in a more human way.

Part of our Working in the Middle: Engagement on the Ground During the Energy Transition series, proudly supported by Powerlink Queensland.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

22/05/2026

Jess Armstrong shares a powerful perspective from young people living in regional Australia.

Jess speaks about the strong support many young people have for renewable energy and the opportunities it presents for environmental sustainability, growth and the future of regional communities. But alongside that support comes an expectation that projects are delivered properly.

Transparency, place-based decision making, cultural sensitivity and genuine care for country are all central to building trust and creating positive outcomes for communities.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about what meaningful engagement and long-term regional development should look like.

Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

Part of the Regions at the Helm series, supported by The Energy Charter.

21/05/2026

Sarimah Hellyer explores one of the biggest challenges facing regional communities – energy supply certainty.

While conversations often focus on net zero targets, Sarimah highlights that what many people in the regions are really concerned about is continuity, reliability and access to energy supply.

From businesses unable to expand operations, to industries losing opportunities across state borders due to supply constraints, the conversation is about more than targets – it’s about keeping regional communities and industries moving forward.

It’s a timely reminder that reframing the conversation around energy security and certainty may help create stronger engagement across regional Australia.

Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

Part of the Regions at the Helm series, supported by The Energy Charter.

“When you lift this discussion beyond climate and net zero, regions really step into the space.”A powerful perspective f...
19/05/2026

“When you lift this discussion beyond climate and net zero, regions really step into the space.”

A powerful perspective from Sarimah Hellyer on the latest episode of the Empower podcast 🎙️

As CEO of Regional Development Australia Murray and founder of Aligned Thinking, Sarimah is a passionate advocate for the future of regional Australia 🌏⚡ She is known for bringing people together across industries, government and communities to tackle complex challenges with clarity, collaboration and practical action.

With deep experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and regional development, Sarimah brings a strong place-based perspective to conversations around energy transition, workforce capability and emerging industries. Her work is focused on ensuring regional communities are not only part of the conversation, but leading it 🤝

This episode explores the future of regional Australia through the lens of energy, community, sovereign capability and the opportunities emerging across the Riverina Murray.

🎧 Tune in to hear more thoughtful insights from regional leaders shaping the conversation on the ground.

Listen now: https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

“You need to use language that translates what you’re trying to achieve into something that’s tangible.”One of the many ...
18/05/2026

“You need to use language that translates what you’re trying to achieve into something that’s tangible.”

One of the many thoughtful insights shared by Jess Armstrong on the latest episode of the Empower podcast 🎙️

Born and raised on her family’s sheep and cattle station in far western NSW 🌾🐑,

Jess brings a grounded and practical perspective shaped by experience right across the agricultural supply chain - from rural merchandise and fertiliser logistics through to extension, resilience and regional development.

Today, Jess is the Centre Manager of the Country Universities Centre Hay 🎓, helping regional students access higher education opportunities closer to home, while also running her own agricultural extension and advisory business, Agrishift.

Her work across drought preparedness, workforce capability and community development continues to make a real impact across rural Australia, and in 2026 she was recognised as one of five AgriFutures EvokeAG Groundbreakers across Australia and New Zealand 👏

From energy transition and regional development through to young people, community engagement and the future of rural Australia, this conversation explores why real connection starts with communication people can genuinely relate to.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

The Riverina Murray: Where National Ambition Meets Local RealityOur latest emPOWER episode explores how change is unfold...
12/05/2026

The Riverina Murray: Where National Ambition Meets Local Reality

Our latest emPOWER episode explores how change is unfolding across the Murray Riverina, where communities, industries and agriculture are navigating the energy transition in real time.

Wendy Agar is joined by Sarimah Hellyar (Regional Development Australia Murray) and Jessie Armstrong (AGRISHIFT), bringing both a systems lens and on-the-ground experience to the conversation.

In this episode, 35, we unpack what the energy transition looks like on the ground ⚡ the opportunities and trade-offs shaping regional communities ⚖️ why language and narrative matter in engagement 💬 how to move beyond consultation to genuine participation 🤝 and the role of young people in shaping what comes next 🌱

If you’re working across renewable energy, agriculture, government or community engagement, this is a valuable listen on connecting strategy with lived experience and delivering better outcomes.

Part of the Regions at the Helm series, supported by The Energy Charter.

🎧 Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

Regional Development Australia Murray

11/05/2026

A powerful shift in perspective from Episode 34 💭

Kieren and Wendy explore why community shouldn’t be seen as something to control or manage, but as a resource to learn from and navigate with.

The same goes for conflict. Rather than avoiding it, it can reveal what truly matters to people and where the stakes lie.

When approached with structure and care, even the hardest conversations can lead to stronger relationships and more meaningful outcomes.

Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

Proudly sponsored by Powerlink Queensland.

Voconiq Queensland Treasury Clean Energy Council The University of Queensland CSIRO

07/05/2026

In Episode 34, Kieren and Wendy unpack the realities of town hall conversations.
When the loudest voices take over, it can silence others – especially those who are simply curious, open to learning, or hold a different view. In some communities, even engaging in the conversation can carry real risk.
It’s a reminder that how we create space for dialogue matters just as much as the conversation itself.

Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

Proudly sponsored by Powerlink Queensland.

Voconiq Queensland Treasury Clean Energy Council The University of Queensland CSIRO

“What if you’re missing 90% of the story?The middle 90% are often not included in the conversation… often mediated throu...
05/05/2026

“What if you’re missing 90% of the story?

The middle 90% are often not included in the conversation… often mediated through community leaders or interest groups… and what we wanted to do was bring those voices from the middle directly into the conversation.

And what’s fascinating is - the story is always more nuanced than it appears.”
In episode 34, Wendy Agar sits down with Dr Kieren Moffat to unpack one of the biggest challenges in regional engagement right now - who is actually shaping the conversation?

While it can feel like communities are divided, the reality is most people aren’t engaging at all, while a small group shows up again and again. So what does that mean for how we interpret “community sentiment”?

This is a practical, grounded conversation exploring the impact of the loud minority, engagement fatigue across regional Australia, and what better, more representative engagement could look like in practice.

If you work in renewable energy, transmission, land access or stakeholder engagement, this one is well worth your time.

Part of the Working in the Middle: Engagement on the Ground During the Energy Transition series, proudly supported by Powerlink Queensland.

Listen now https://www.engagedoutcomes.com.au/empower-podcast

Voconiq Queensland Treasury Clean Energy Council The University of Queensland CSIRO

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