Engagement
& Advocacy
Shaneen Fantin is a leader in her field in her ability to translate and synthesize the needs of people, culture and the environment in design.
Project: youth design workshop. People Oriented Design with Mode.
Shaneen has a deep respect for the Australian landscape and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and understands the critical importance of respecting First Nations knowledge and practices to support sustainability and climate resilience now and into the future.
Shaneen embraces an inclusive, respectful, and deeply collaborative approach to community engagement and co-design. With training in the IAP2 (International Association of Public Participation) framework and a PhD in architecture and anthropology specializing in co-design with First Nations peoples and organizations, she advocates for a culturally respectful, responsive, and Country-first approach to engagement and design.
Whether partnering with government agencies or local communities, Shaneen ensures that projects are innovative, sustainable, and genuinely aligned with the needs and aspirations of the people they serve.
- Workshop Facilitation
- Co-Design
- Community Engagement frameworks and implementation plans
- Plans for Respecting Country and Culture in Design
Logo: Lawyer Cane or wait-a-while plant (Calamus australis) from Yidinji Country. Permission for use granted by Gimuy Walubara Yidinji elder Uncle Bumi Hyde