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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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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Apprentice program fills skills gap for council
With several major developments and upgrades underway, Northern Midlands Council, Tasmania, is supporting two apprentices in its Works Department. In early 2018, Northern Midlands Council…
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Network supports staff to drive change
Glen Eira City Council, Victoria, recently launched the Practice Leaders Network, a program that aims to deliver organisational change via cultivating staff capabilities. With the…
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