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Harnessing the power of groupthink
US author and journalist, James Surowiecki, presented the keynote address at the recent Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference. His best seller, ‘Wisdom of…
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$13 million in grants to tackle emergencies
In August, Attorney General Philip Ruddock announced details of 365 projects, valued at $13.1 million, to be funded in 2006/07 through the Local Grants Scheme…
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Council sustainability needs intergovernmental support
At the 2006 Western Australian Local Government Week Convention, Executive Director of the John Curtin Institute for Public Policy, Professor Greg Craven, announced that more…
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Mental health training for Council staff
As the presence of mental health problems gain focus and recognition, Western Australia’s City of Geraldton has taken a progressive stance, implementing a training course…
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Union and employer partnership leads the way in work life balance
The Australian Services Union (ASU) – Victorian Authorities and Services Branch and the Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association (VHIA) have developed a new publication to guide…
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Calendar provides easy access to training
Now in its third year, the City of Whittlesea’s Family Services Training Calendar is helping local families and Council’s childcare workers to improve their skills.…
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Future directions in training and development
Future Directions is a regular feature. This month we interviewed Michael O’Sullivan, Team Leader Organisational Development, at the City of Onkaparinga, South Australia. With over…
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Subsidised regional training promotes good business
The Snowy Valleys Way Project, in partnership with Wodonga TAFE, has launched a range of innovative, subsidised training courses throughout the project’s five Council areas.…
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Self service focus cuts costs, improves efficiencies*
Brisbane based Aurion now has 35 Councils using its HR and Payroll system. “Self service has been a major contributor to our success, because it…
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Internationally renowned event management program comes to Melbourne*
The Australian Centre for Event Management (ACEM), University of Technology Sydney, has been working to further develop the vibrant and rapidly developing events area in…
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South Australian Youth Parliament
Two young Adelaide Hills residents have been accepted into South Australia’s Youth Parliament 2006. Managed by the YMCA for the South Australian State Government and…
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APS Benefits + APS Financial: Planning Partners for the next 100 years in not-for-profit financial services*
You asked for it…here it is. We are excited to announce the launch of APS Financial Planning Pty Ltd! You have asked us in recent…
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