What is Viva Engage?
Viva Engage is the latest dynamic feature available now through GovTEAMS OFFICIAL. It is a modern social networking and collaboration tool that enables users to:
- Join or create communities based on shared work priorities or interests
- Post updates, ask questions, and share insights
- Share photos, videos, and documents to support open knowledge-sharing
- Follow people and Storylines to stay connected with colleagues and leaders
- Discover what’s happening across the APS, not just in your immediate team
If you’ve used platforms like Yammer or LinkedIn, the experience will feel familiar, but Viva Engage is fully integrated into GovTEAMS.
How do I access it?
Viva Engage is available via:
- The GovTEAMS OFFICIAL Dashboard
- The Viva Engage app in Microsoft Teams
- The Viva Engage mobile app (sign in with your GovTEAMS credentials)
Look out for the Viva Engage icon in your apps list or Teams sidebar.
Why has Viva Engage been enabled?
GovTEAMS exists to enable collaboration across the APS. Viva Engage supports this mission by fostering informal connection and broader conversation beyond Teams meetings and SharePoint sites.
We’re enabling Viva Engage to:
- Strengthen communities of practice and networks across agencies
- Enhance knowledge sharing and visibility across the APS
- Offer a more inclusive, social space for interaction
- Support productivity, wellbeing, and engagement in digital workspaces
Like all GovTEAMS features, Viva Engage is optional. Members can choose how and when to engage. The existing GovTEAMS member terms and conditions apply.
Viva Engage Supports…
APS Wide Professional Networks
With Viva Engage, you can create Viva Communities and network around professional streams or functions used across the APS.
Are you a Project Manager? Imagine creating or joining a community where project managers across the APS can come together to connect, share news, insights, knowledge and resources. This is an opportunity to increase the skills and knowledge across a huge range of professional skills utilised by all public servants!
This platform allows professionals to learn from each other, share best practices, and develop new skills, fostering collective capability and innovation across the APS.
Explore the Viva Communities currently available and if you see an opportunity for a new one - Complete this form and start your own Viva Community today: New Viva Community Request form.
Enhanced Leadership
Viva Engage empowers leaders to connect and inspire their teams by fostering open communication and engagement across the organisation. Through its interactive platform, leaders can share their vision, celebrate successes, and encourage participation in conversations that matter. This creates a sense of belonging and purpose amongst staff, while enabling leaders to recognise achievements and address concerns in real time.
Viva Engage Storyline is your personal ‘wall’ and a place to inspire others by sharing your insights, experiences, and lessons on your leadership journey. People can ‘follow’ you and receive notifications whenever you post content.
Improved Wellbeing
Viva Engage enhances staff wellbeing by offering a supportive and interactive platform where employees can express themselves and connect with their colleagues.
Its features:
- Promote open dialogue
- Foster connection
- Enhance positive workplace atmosphere
- Boost morale and engagement
Through transparent communication between leaders and staff, Viva Engage helps build a healthy, inclusive, and resilient APS culture where everyone feels valued and supported.
Explore and Connect now!
Through Viva Engage you can:
- Browse and join existing communities
- Connect with colleagues across the APS
- Ask questions, share updates, and follow people of interest
- Start building or contributing to your own community
Got an idea for a community? Complete a New Viva Community Request form.
Want to learn more or provide feedback? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch via GovTEAMS Support.