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SUPPORTING THE PROFESSIONALS SHAPING QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES


UPCOMING FORUMS

Held at various locations across Queensland, Village Forums provide valuable, face-to-face networking opportunities and usually include a range of case studies, guest speakers, project updates, and workshops relating to current industry topics. 

    • 16 Oct 2024
    • 10:30
    • 17 Oct 2024
    • 15:00
    • Gladstone
    • 19

    Work Health and Safety Forum (Gladstone)

    This forum is the ideal opportunity for WHS officers to connect, network and share information and experiences with like-minded people from other Queensland LGA's.  Please join us!

    Forum Dates and Times: 

    • Wed 16 October 2024 - 10.30am-5.30pm 
    • Thurs 17 October 2024 - 08.30-3.00pm

    Venue:  Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) 56 Goondoon Street, Gladstone.

    Cost: Early Bird Rates available on or before 2 Sept 2024

    • Council Officers - $880 per person Early Bird Rate 
    • 2 Council Officers - $1540 two-person Early Bird Rate
    Regular Rates available from 3 Sept to 3 Oct 2024
    • Council Officers $990 per person

    Inclusions: Tea breaks and lunch on both days + Networking function on Wed from 4.00-5.30pm

    Exclusions: Travel, transfers and accommodation

    Registration at the event: Wed from 10.30am - Collect name tags

    Topics: Featured council case studies

    • Safety and Behaviours - The challenge of changing culture
    • Technological solutions for WHS management
    • Critical risks and how to manage them
    • Effective investigations - how are councils managing their incident management?
    • Legislation update
    • Facilitated discussions and more

    Dress Code:  Business casual – as the room temperature may vary, we suggest you wear layered clothing.

    Accommodation: Please book with your preferred supplier.  Suggestions include:

    • 30 Oct 2024
    • 10:30
    • 31 Oct 2024
    • 15:00
    • Mackay
    • 8
    Register


    Governance Forum (Mackay)

    Join us to discover the latest local government governance trends and information, where we bring together experts, professionals and governance professionals for insightful discussions and networking opportunities.  This forum serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, discussions and collaborative solutions that shape the future of governance in local government.

    Confirmed Agenda Topics: IPOLA Update and Training; Department of LG 2024-2025 forward plan; Corporate Planning Showcase; Office of Independent Assessor Update; Legal Update on current trends/matters; Delegations and LG Regulation Brainstorm and whiteboarding - opportunities for improvement; Policy Development 101.  Key objectives include:

    • Exploring emerging trends and challenges in governance
    • Sharing best practice
    • Supporting dialogue and networking among attendees

    Forum Dates and Times: 

    • Wednesday 30 October 2024 - 10.30am-5.30pm 
    • Thursday 31 October 2024 - 08.30-3.00pm

    Venue: Rydges Mackay Suites - 9 Gregory Street Mackay

    Cost:  Council Officers - $770 per person Early Bird Rate - available until 16 Sept 2024 / $900 per person from 17 Sept 2024

    Inclusions: Tea breaks and lunch on both days + Networking function on Wed from 4.00-5.30pm

    Registration at the event: Wed 30 Oct from 10.30am - Collect name tags

    Dress Code:  Business casual – as the room temperature may vary, we suggest you wear layered clothing.

    Accommodation: Special rates are available until 16 October - subject to availability.  It is advisable to make your reservations well in advance.  Please book Rydges Mackay Suites directly via: https://www.rydges.com/private-page/lgma-governance-forum/ 

    Corporate Partners Supporting this Forum: Thank you...

          

         

    • 19 Mar 2025
    • 10:30
    • 20 Mar 2025
    • 15:00
    • Brisbane
    • 54
    Register

    People and Culture Forum (Brisbane)

    Forum Dates and Times: 

    • Wednesday 19 March 2025 - 10.30am-5.30pm 
    • Thursday 20 March 2025 - 08.30-3.00pm

    Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane

    Cost:  Council Officers - $770 per person Early Bird Rate - available until 14  February 2025 / $900 per person from 15 February 2025

    Inclusions: Tea breaks and lunch on Tues and Wed + Networking function on Tuesday from 4.00-5.30pm

    Registration at the event: Wed from 10.30am - Collect name tags

    Topics: Council case studies, Industrial relations, Culture and capability, Difficult conversations, Performance processes and much more

    Dress Code:  Business casual – as the room temperature may vary, we suggest you wear layered clothing.

    Accommodation: Book and pay own accounts by utilising the link below:

    https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-brisbane/book/accommodations

    There is a box at the top of the screen Special Code - click and then select Rate Access/Corporate Code in the drop down.  Type in lgmaq as the code type.

    Corporate Partners Supporting this Forum: Thank you...

                   

                  

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