President's column
Did you know there are 4.3 million people living with disability in our communities? Many often face social isolation and our arts and community centres, and even our men s sheds and sporting clubs can provide life-changing opportunities for social interaction, participation and meaning.
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ALGA sets sights on the future at 2019 NGA
ALGA is keeping its sights set firmly on the future as it reveals the theme for the 2019 National General Assembly of Local Government: Future Focused. Australian Futurist, author, technologist and speaker Steve Sammartino has already been confirmed as a keynote speaker. Steve wrote his first lines of computer code at age 10 and is one of Australia s most respected futurists.
ALGA federal election advocacy focus: Promote healthier communities
It is estimated that around 10% of Gross Domestic Product is spent on health care. With the cost of health care only increasing, greater priority needs to be given to preventative health to keep people well and to reduce the burden on the hospital and primary care system.
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Free industry Chain of Responsibility sessions continue in November
Places are still available for free Chain of Responsibility (CoR) information sessions during November. The sessions explain the changes to CoR, what this means for your council and how a Safety Management System can help manage your operation's safety risks. Brisbane - 15 November Melbourne - 20 November Sydney - 21 November
Register now for AccessAbility Day
Registrations are now open for AccessAbility Day 2018, an Australian Government initiative bringing employers and people with disability together for a day. Sarah Henderson, Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, has encouraged employers to host a person with disability for a day between Monday 26 and Friday 30 November 2018.
Retirees encouraged to 'get amongst it' to stay active
An aging population brings with it increased responsibilities for local governments wanting to enhance the health and wellbeing of their community. One way to do this is to encourage retirees to leave the comfort of their homes and take on activities that will keep them fit, stimulate their minds and expand their social contacts.
A bridge that tells you when it needs repairs?
It's just a small bridge in Germany. Yet without it, airplanes flying into Dusseldorf Airport could not refuel. The bridge is the only access route to the airport's fuel tank farm. Every day, over 120 tank trucks, each carrying over 30,000 litres of kerosene use it-a huge load that will eventually lead to material fatigue. If the bridge was damaged, could you imagine the consequences?
PIA Congress call for abstracts extended
The #PIACongress19 Call for Abstracts closing date has been extended to Sunday 18 November 2018.
Just two weeks left to provide input to the Major Performing Arts Framework Consultation Paper
At the Meeting of the Cultural Ministers in Canberra on 14 September, Ministers noted the important contribution of the Major Performing Arts (MPA) sector, as part of an ecology that also includes small-to-medium companies, to the development of the arts in Australia, and agreed to the release of a national consultation paper.
Free industry Chain of Responsibility sessions continue in November
Places are still available for free Chain of Responsibility (CoR) information sessions during November. The sessions explain the changes to CoR, what this means for your council and how a Safety Management System can help manage your operation's safety risks. Brisbane - 15 November Melbourne - 20 November Sydney - 21 November
Register now for AccessAbility Day
Registrations are now open for AccessAbility Day 2018, an Australian Government initiative bringing employers and people with disability together for a day. Sarah Henderson, Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, has encouraged employers to host a person with disability for a day between Monday 26 and Friday 30 November 2018.
Retirees encouraged to 'get amongst it' to stay active
An aging population brings with it increased responsibilities for local governments wanting to enhance the health and wellbeing of their community. One way to do this is to encourage retirees to leave the comfort of their homes and take on activities that will keep them fit, stimulate their minds and expand their social contacts.
A bridge that tells you when it needs repairs?
It's just a small bridge in Germany. Yet without it, airplanes flying into Dusseldorf Airport could not refuel. The bridge is the only access route to the airport's fuel tank farm. Every day, over 120 tank trucks, each carrying over 30,000 litres of kerosene use it-a huge load that will eventually lead to material fatigue. If the bridge was damaged, could you imagine the consequences?
PIA Congress call for abstracts extended
The #PIACongress19 Call for Abstracts closing date has been extended to Sunday 18 November 2018.
Just two weeks left to provide input to the Major Performing Arts Framework Consultation Paper
At the Meeting of the Cultural Ministers in Canberra on 14 September, Ministers noted the important contribution of the Major Performing Arts (MPA) sector, as part of an ecology that also includes small-to-medium companies, to the development of the arts in Australia, and agreed to the release of a national consultation paper.
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National Local Roads and Transport Congress
20-22 November 2018
Alice Springs, NT
The Australian Local Government Association's National Local Roads and Transport Congress is only a few months away! This year we are lucky enough to hold the Congress in Alice Springs.
The theme for the 2018 Congress is Connecting Transport Networks Now and into the Future. The key benefit of improved transport connectivity is its transformational effects - making cities and regions more accessible, more liveable and creating opportunities for economic development that could not otherwise exist.
Registration is open with limited spots left for the popular networking dinner at the Outback Quarry!
Local Government New South Wales - Chief Executive
The role presents a unique opportunity to lead a member-based organisation and oversee its commercial ventures. In this role you will show visionary strategic thinking and focus to achieve outcomes for members. You will succeed by building a strong organisational culture that is encouraging, innovative, and member-centric.
You will be responsible for working with the President to position the organisation as a valued stakeholder that is actively consulted by the Government. In addition, you will grow own source revenue and build member focus with two way engagement to enhance value.
To be successful in this role you will have senior executive experience, ideally in a public sector or member-based organisation, and hold relevant tertiary qualifications. You will have an energetic style, be a future-focused leader with a strong ethical drive, possess strong emotional intelligence and experience at developing high-performing organisational cultures.
For further information please contact Lee Rochester (02) 8093 0624