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Latrobe Health Assembly wins 2025 Australasia Organisation of the Year for excellence in community engagement

Latrobe Health Assembly has won the 2025 Australasia Organisation of the Year Award for Excellence in Community Engagement, recognising its innovative, community-driven approach to improving health and wellbeing across the Latrobe Valley.

By news@gippsland - 31st October 2025 - Back to News

The Latrobe Health Assembly has been recognised for Excellence in Community Engagement, taking out the prestigious 2025 Australasia Organisation of the Year at the Engagement Institute's Core Values Awards Gala Dinner.

Left to right: Tanya Rong (Assembly Chairperson), Ellen-Jane Browne (Executive Officer), Chloe Benson (Principal Advisor)

Left to right: Tanya Rong (Assembly Chairperson), Ellen-Jane Browne (Executive Officer), Chloe Benson (Principal Advisor)

Global engagement recognition

The Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2 Australasia) represents the world's largest community of engagement professionals, championing excellence in community and stakeholder engagement across the globe. The award recognises organisations that demonstrate innovation, inclusivity, and genuine collaboration with the communities they serve.

Over the past eight years, the Latrobe Health Assembly has pioneered a place-based approach to improving health and wellbeing in the Latrobe Valley, putting lived experience and local voices at the centre of decision-making. From co-designed community projects to large-scale partnerships, the Assembly has sought to build trust, collaboration and meaningful change in the Latrobe Valley.

Collaborative change recognised

Chair of the Latrobe Health Assembly, Ms Tanya Rong said the recognition was a powerful reflection of the Assembly's values and the community's ongoing commitment to working together for better health outcomes. "This award is a true testament to what can be achieved when community sits at the heart of decision-making, collaboration and change."

"The Latrobe Health Assembly has always believed that change is something we create together, through respect, collaboration, and shared purpose. To be recognised at an international level for that work is incredibly humbling, and it belongs to everyone who has been part of this journey," Ms Rong said.

Proud yet poignant

Executive Officer Ellen-Jane Browne said the award was both a proud and poignant moment for the organisation. "While this recognition comes as the Assembly transitions to a new community-led model, it reinforces the value and impact of our approach over the past eight years, and the strength of our partnerships across the region."

Ms Browne went on to say, "it also begs the question, why would the government walk away from fully funding such an innovative and world class model of engagement that seeks to resolve some of the Latrobe Valley's complex health issues?" The Latrobe Health Assembly extends its gratitude to the community, partners and stakeholders who have contributed to its success and shared its vision for a healthier, more connected Latrobe Valley.

Pictures from Latrobe Health Assembly website.


Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com



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