Community and stakeholder engagement

Garnering community support and stakeholder advocacy

Securing the backing of local communities and relevant influencers can make or break a project – whether it’s a key infrastructure initiative, changes to community assets or local services, or major transformation.

Six O’Clock works with a range of organisations whose success, and whose social license to operate, relies heavily on the buy-in of the communities they serve.

This includes the planning, development and delivery of stakeholder engagement and community consultation programs on behalf of private entities, not-for-profits, listed companies, and government departments and agencies

Our comprehensive approach – both strategic and tactical – spans the appropriate audiences, influencers and decisions-makers, coupled with a contemporary take on the tools, assets and channels to drive purposeful consultation around key aspects of a proposal, while ensuring relevant information is accessible at every turn.

Each program is tailored to a client’s specific needs, timelines and market dynamics, taking a 360-degree view of the groups and individuals who will determine success – from local business and industry representatives, to interest groups, government authorities and officials, to residents, legislators, regulators, and media. 

Where relevant, we collaborate with the client’s designated advisers across a range of specialist disciplines including environmental, engineering and town planning to ensure a seamless and coordinated approach.

For more information on Six O’Clock’s community consultation and stakeholder engagement offering, call us on +61 3 9993 0455 or get in touch via info@sixoclock.com.au.

Six O’Clock Advisory has a new home…

You’ll find us at L8, 356 Collins St, Melbourne. We look forward to welcoming you.

Meantime, please note that our office will be closed from Monday, 22 December and will re-open on Monday, 5 January. We’re on-call through this period and, if you need assistance, you can reach us at info@sixoclock.com.au or on (+61 3) 9993 0455.

From everyone at Six O’Clock Advisory, best wishes for the festive season and see you in 2026.