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  • Harvard professor hosts civic innovation masterclass

    Harvard professor hosts civic innovation masterclass

    The City of Canning, Western Australia, recently partnered with Dr David S. Ricketts to bring local government leaders from across the state together for an…

  • Hoops to help the homeless

    Hoops to help the homeless

    What started as a small idea with Moreland City Council, Victoria, gardener and basketball fanatic, Chris Worner, looking for a way to help rough sleepers…

  • The importance of risk management education for councils*

    Risk management, the simple mention of the term in councils invokes a range of reactions, the most usual of which is an eye roll.  There…

  • Training in mental health first aid

    Training in mental health first aid

    To help support staff in the workplace, two Tasmanian councils have implemented mental health first aid training, enabling staff members to provide compassionate and confidential…

  • Caloundra serves up an ace

    Caloundra serves up an ace

    The Sunshine Coast Tennis Centre in Caloundra, Queensland, is set to become the region’s premier tennis facility with a multi-million dollar upgrade on target for…

  • Resource sharing a winner

    Resource sharing a winner

    Sharing staff resources with neighbouring councils is helping upskill employees and increase revenue for the Mid Murray Council, South Australia. Council’s Development and Environmental Services…

  • Community says it’s a top place to live

    The 2019 biennial MARKYT Community Scorecard survey has shown the Town of East Fremantle, Western Australia, to again be one of the highest performing local…

  • Bulldogs leadership program changing young lives

    Bulldogs leadership program changing young lives

    In partnership with the Western Bulldogs Leadership Project, Glenelg Shire Council, Victoria, has welcomed 18 new graduates to the ‘life-changing’ youth leadership program. The group…

  • Universal Design targets everyone*

    Being able to go where we want, when we want, with as little fuss as possible is important for everyone. Some people however are restricted…

  • Proving that mental  health matters

    Proving that mental health matters

    Via its ‘Mental Health Matters’ campaign, Murrindindi Shire Council, Victoria, has successfully worked with the Victorian Government to enable easier access to mental health services…

  • Well-fest promotes  staff wellbeing

    Well-fest promotes staff wellbeing

    Following the success of a wellness day in 2017, the City of Burnside in South Australia has expanded the program to become the week-long Well-fest.…

  • Council grows its own and celebrates training awards win

    Council grows its own and celebrates training awards win

    A focus on upskilling and developing staff led Central Highlands Regional Council to take out two Queensland Training Awards earlier this year. Emerald man Toby…

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