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Supporting local service providers through the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Written by Brian Lee Archer, Director, IBM Cúram Research Institute. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the most significant changes in Australian…
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Teaming up for sustainability
The Mayor of Randwick, Councillor Scott Nash and UNSW Vice-President, University Services, Neil Morris have signed a landmark Sustainability Agreement. The innovative partnership enables Randwick…
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A home-grown approach to building talent
Attracting and retaining quality staff isn’t an issue exclusive to large metropolitan Councils; their Regional counterparts face the same challenges compounded by skill shortages and…
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Getting the crew together
The City of Busselton held its first ever all-staff conference earlier this year and with more than 230 employees across five directorates participating, this was…
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Practical qualifications in road engineering
Many may not appreciate that Australia relies more on road transport than any other nation in the world, on a per capita basis, and is…
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Investment in conflict resolution training makes good business sense
The Australian Commercial Disputes Centre (ACDC), the training and professional development service of the Australian International Disputes Centre, offers a range of best practice courses…
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Never too late to learn
The depot workers at Renmark Paringa Council in South Australia discovered it is never too late to learn new tricks when they undertook a Certificate…
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Alliance bolsters service to local government
CT Management Group and Cambron Pty Ltd recently announced the formalisation of an alliance to strengthen the services they offered local government across Australia. Both…
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Member reward
Special Purpose Loan promotional offer for 10 year members of APS Benefits. Membership has its rewards. We value our members. If you are a 10…
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Regional Australia: raise your voice
Regional Australia makes a significant contribution to Australia’s GDP through primary production, tourism and mining and plays an important role in delivering civic services to…
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Internal promotions aplenty
At Shire of Murray Council in Western Australia, a focus on internal career development and professional development is contributing to a vital and creative workplace.…
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Facing rising sea levels
With approximately 85 percent of the Australian population living on or near the coast, the issue of climate change adaptation and rising sea levels impacts…
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