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One of the challenges local government leaders face is that our organisations need to be chameleons, constantly shifting approach to meet varied demands.
At times, we are innovators, leading from the front and providing a pathway for our communities that they may not yet have considered or not be fully understanding of. At other times, our role is to sit back and allow community to step up and lead themselves, perhaps with some facilitation or enabling actions at our end.
As with all leaders, it is easy to get stuck in one role, creating a culture, approach and mindset that matches the chosen leadership model.
The 2024 Local Government Conference will explore the two approaches and consider what to use when and how to adapt local government leadership to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of your community.
Join colleagues from across Queensland as we explore what leadership in local government looks like, learning from experienced and new local government officers, academics and thought leaders.
Venue: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns - 1 Pier Point Road, Cairns.
The Local Government Conference will be hosted across a three-day period featuring business and social events:
Tuesday 27 August - From 3.30 pm for Registration followed by the President's Welcome Reception from 4.30pm-6.30pm; Evening at leisure.
Wednesday 28 August - From 08.45am - 3.30pm - Conference Sessions and AGM, Outdoor Challenge - Beach vs Bush from 4.00pm - 5.30pm; Evening at leisure.
Thursday 29 August - From 08.30am - 3.00pm for the Conference Sessions and the Conference Dinner will be from 6.30pm - 10.30pm.
Sessions: Here
Registration: Includes President's Welcome Reception, Beach vs Bush Activity, All Conference Sessions (morning tea and lunch are provided on Wed and Thurs) and the Conference Dinner.
Early Bird Rates (available until 30 June) Council Officer $1485
Standard Rates (available from 1 July - 31 July) Council Officer $1740
Late Rates (available from 1 Aug if not sold out) Council Officer $1980
All rates are subject to availability. Information regarding Membership, along with Council Subscriber conference 'specials' is available here.
Exclusions: Travel and accommodation are not included in the conference registration fees.
Accommodation: Please book your accommodation directly with your preferred venue/supplier.
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns have offered accommodation from:
$295 per night - Deluxe Room
$325 per night – Deluxe Seaview Room
$375 per night – Executive Marina Room
Rates are nett, inclusive of GST, subject to availability and include one full buffet breakfast. Additional breakfast at $30.00 per person per day. Check in is from 14.00 and check out is at 11.00.
Online accommodation bookings:
1) Visit https://www.shangri-la.com/
2) Insert hotel name, check-in date, check-out date, and total number of guests.
3) On next column, click "Special Code" > choose "Group" > key in Group Block code LGM270824
4) Click "Search" and rates will be displayed accordingly.
Book directly with Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns - Email or telephone (E: groupres.slmc@shangri-la.com / T: 07 4052 7700).
Things to see and do: Tourism Cairns – www.tourismcairns.com – Reef, Rainforest, Adventure tours … too many to name.
