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Workforce worries
Skilled workers are in demand.
A national survey on local government has exposed the sector as ill equipped to meet the workplace needs of the future, with 69 percent of local governments in Australia experiencing a skill shortage and skill gaps. Read more >
Study reveals how the koalas are bearing up
Scenic Rim Regional Council Natural Resources Officer, Phillip Pulley, with Felicity Shapland of Queensland Trust for Nature release a tagged koala.
A study conducted in partnership between Scenic Rim Regional Council, and koala conservationists has yielded valuable data on the marsupials’ health, ecology and movements. Read more >
Connect, exchange, learn at IT2019*
Coffs Harbour City Council is organising the 22nd Local Government Information Technology Conference at Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 27 to 29 November 2019.
IT2019 provides a forum for Local Government managers and support staff to network, learn and exchange ideas. The program will feature key speakers from government, the private sector, online organisations, and the broader computer and communications industries.
Representatives of local, state and federal government agencies, and business corporations will be in attendance from throughout Australia.
This year’s topics include Council Case studies; Hybrid Enterprise cloud migration; Security; Internet of Things (IOT); Augmented reality (AR)\Virtual Reality (VR) in the enterprise; Artificial Intelligence\Machine learning; Digital disruption and Future Ways of Working.
We invite you to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral presentation at the conference.
Please email your abstract (maximum of 200 words) to [email protected]
Please also include a brief background of yourself and your full contact details.
This year’s conference will feature high profile keynote speakers, including Allan Sparkes CV,OAM,VA,FRSN – not only one of Australia’s most decorated citizens but a nationally recognised advocate for the integration of proactive programs to reduce physiological ill health in Australian workplaces; and Mark Pesce – a leading futurist, author, entrepreneur and innovator who has been at the forefront of the digital revolution for thirty-five years.
An extensive trade exhibition and fun networking functions form an integral component of the conference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry suppliers and keep up to date with latest developments in industry products and services.
We would like to thank our gold sponsors: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Outcomex and Sophos as well as our 26 Silver sponsors, Coffee cart sponsors, Keynote speaker sponsors and Social sponsors.
Visit lgit2019.coffslgconferences.com.au for further information or contact Michelle Aubert from Countrywide Conference and Event Management – [email protected] or 0408 791 492
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Boosting youth mental health
Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia (WA), received a visit last month from Mentally Healthy WA’s Act-Belong-Commit team to run a fun and interactive workshop with young people to teach them how they could boost their mental health and that of those around them. Read more >
President’s comment – Time to reflect
Mayor David O’Loughlin, President Australian Local Government Association Read more >
Climbing trees boosts tourism
Davidson Reserve Kapunda has what it takes to host an international tree climbing competition.
Tree climbers and arborists are to be challenged by the large trees growing in Davidson Reserve, Kapunda at the 2019 ‘Red Bull Branched Out’ event 17-19 October. Read more >
A national survey on local government has exposed the sector as ill equipped to meet the workplace needs of the future, with 69 percent of local governments in Australia experiencing a skill shortage and skill gaps.
