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Local councils support medical students to go rural
Eighteen rural councils along with the Country Women’s Association of NSW are sponsoring medical students to undertake placements in New South Wales country towns as…
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Engaging Indigenous employees
Australia’s local governments have been employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for many years. However there are still too few Aboriginal and Torres…
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Healthy staff, healthy Stonnington
The City of Stonnington is proving to be an industry leader in prioritising the wellbeing of its workforce. The City acknowledges that the health, safety…
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Healthy and wise
In 2013, Marrickville Council commenced an innovative and ambitious 12-month calendar of health and wellbeing events. The Health & Wellbeing Program includes health checks (blood…
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Snake awareness in the work environment
Employees involved in outdoor work need to factor in hazards such as snakes, ants, bees and wasps during their job safety analysis and ensure that…
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Australia’s best trainee
Bankstown can now boast the best trainee in Australia. Bankstown City Council employee, Ashlee Hodson, recently received the honour at a special ceremony in Perth.…
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Restructuring staff reviews a success
When Greater Dandenong City Council reviewed the results of its 2010 employee survey, one thing stood out more so than anything else: the limitations of…
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Spread the word*
Spread the Word about APS Benefits and we will say thank you with $50. Sign up a new adult member that joins the Society and…
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Prestigious environmental award for Shoalhaven staff member
Shoalhaven City Council Senior Environmental Planner, Elizabeth Dixon has received the prestigious Louise Petchell Memorial Award at the Local Government Excellence in Environment Awards. The…
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Childcare centres provide healthy eating options.
Three City of Greater Bendigo Early Learning Centres are providing children with healthy food options to help prevent childhood obesity. As part of their involvement…
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Regional youth go camping
Young people from Margaret River, Busselton, Dunsborough and Nannup converged at the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) camp earlier this month for three action packed days.…
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New momentum to Learner driver program
The Mount Beauty community is working together to support local learner drivers gain their mobility and independence. The Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club and the…
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