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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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Local youth look ahead
Kyogle Council, New South Wales, and Kyogle Together Inc. supported three young members of Council’s youth advisory group Swoopin’ Season to attend the Unleash the…
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Apprentice mechanic breaking down gender stereotypes
Tegan Muirhead said fear had initially held her back from becoming a diesel mechanic, but the young Wagga Wagga City Council apprentice is now inspiring…
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High achiever – Ben Clark Adelaide City Council Lead Strategic Asset Management
In a time when Local Government is beset by a shortage of skilled professionals and an aging workforce faced with rapidly evolving and increasingly technical…
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High achiever – Renee O’Connor Sport and Recreation Planner Infrastructure and Operations, Adelaide Hills Council
Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, has recently partnered with local school, Heathfield High, in the planning and delivery of a major upgrade to the school’s…
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Plantation Nature Play is ready for new adventures
Plantation Park, Burdekin Shire, Queensland, will soon be ringing with the sound of happy children, with the fences surrounding the highly anticipated Plantation Nature Play…
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