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UPCOMING EVENTS

20sepAll Day212021 WA Local Government ConventionCrown Perth Event Organized By: WALGA

22sepAll Day4th Annual FST Local Government New Zealand Digital SummitOnline Event Organized By: FST Media Pty Ltd

Event Details

FST’s dedicated Local Government NZ Digital Summit will explore the unique
technological and digital demands of NZ’s local, regional, and unitary councils.

Join us for this all-online event on Wednesday 22 September alongside your
peers for a half day of industry keynotes, executive panel discussions,
emerging technology explorations, and our signature peer-to-peer
discussions.

From the islands of the Far North to the frigid fjords of Southland, NZ councils service a patchwork of communities with distinct needs and social complexities. Digital technologies are not just a convenience these communities; the tech toolkit – from core internal revenue systems that fund critical works to newfangled sensor tech that provide a vital lifeline to emergency personnel – is now indispensable to the delivery of essential public services at speed, with care, and due sensitivity to local needs.

Join us online for FST’s dedicated Local Government New Zealand Digital Summit where we’ll explore the unique technological and digital demands of NZ’s local, regional, and unitary councils – now and into the future.

2021 Speaker Highlights:

– Cr Krista Adams, Deputy Mayor, Brisbane City Council
– Nadia Webster, Acting Chief Digital Officer, Wellington City Council
– Mark Denvir, Director Information Communication and Technology, Auckland Council
– Steve James, Head of Technology, Countdown
– Justin Bagust, Chief Information Officer, Timaru District Council
– Michael Healy, Smart Christchurch Programme Manager, Christchurch City Council
– Paul Cooper, Former A/Director, Digital Health Department of Health and Human Services

2021 Discussion Highlights:

– Local governments’ Covid response and how digital has spurred communities’ recovery
– Overcoming legacy thinking and supporting next-gen cloud tech
– Smart cities, IoT, and building digital-ready infrastructure
– Emerging strategies to improve citizen experiences and reduce costs
– Effective collaboration between governments (local and central), businesses and citizens
– Building toward a hyper-connected future with hybrid cloud environments
– Marrying technical capabilities with business priorities
– Exploring the role of IT leaders in increasingly volatile and complex organisation structures

View Agenda – https://fst.qwilr.com/-updated-Agenda-4th-Annual-FSTGov-Local-New-Zealand-4LXW04r7T7Wh

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2021

Time: 8:30am – 1:30pm NZST

Location: Online

Time

All Day (Wednesday)

Location

Online

Organizer

FST Media Pty Ltd+61 2 8484 0918 Suite 1102, Level 11 275 Alfred St North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia

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22sepAll Day23LEARNING TO COMMUNICATE FOR IMPACT AND INFLUENCEOnline Event Organized By: ANZSOG

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The ability to deliver messages that cut-through and convince people to act, whether in person or online, is a highly prized attribute. Yet developing an authentic and persuasive communication style is not a given. In fact, in our drive to be professional, we often mask our individuality and obscure our authenticity. 

This engaging online workshop, held over two mornings with Dr Zina O’Leary, will help you find your authentic style and share best practice communication strategies to make you more impactful and influential. She will get to the core of what blocks you from communicating at your best by tackling your fears and challenging you to tap into your strengths. 

The workshop will cover communications in a variety of forums, including the online environment we are currently adapting to due to COVID-19. The workshop incorporates a variety of inputs, group discussion and small group work.  

What will you learn?

On completion, you will be able to: 

identify the key elements of effective communication 
think and communicate with purpose, clarity and focus 
use body, voice and language for maximum impact 
communicate with impact online 
develop a stronger language of leadership

What do previous participants say?

“I really enjoyed and benefitted from this course. I’ve been applying these techniques to my meeting prep and have noticed a positive difference.”
“Zina is a very engaging presenter. Would highly recommend this course.”
“Zina has excellent communication skills and uses not only her expertise in the subject matter but also her personality – she needs to be cloned!”
“Zina was a very engaging presenter with lots of easy to understand, practical concepts and ideas.”
“Zina was fabulous and I felt like everyone was really engaged. I like the exercises which pushed you to think about integrating into current situations”
“The discussion points were invaluable to me and Zina is clearly an expert in both the content and in the delivery. She instilled a level of confidence.”

Who should register?

Executives, managers and professional staff. The workshop is aimed at the public sector, local government and not-for-profit executives, managers and anyone who wants to boost their confidence, develop an authentic and effective communication style, and better impact and influence people. 

Event details

Date: 22-23 September 2021

Duration: 2 x 3 hour sessions, 9:30am-12.30pm AEST

Location: Online (Zoom)

Cost: $850 AUD (inc. GST)

ANZSOG Alumni receive a 15% discount.

Every person who completes the Executive Master of Public Administration, Executive Fellows Program, Towards Strategic Leadership or an international program becomes part of our alumni. Only one discount is redeemable for each registration.

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom providing a platform for inspiring and engaging delivery. Participants are encouraged to utilise a personal device if Zoom is unable to be accessed via work issued devices and network connections.

Time

september 22 (Wednesday) - 23 (Thursday)

Location

Online

Organizer

ANZSOG+61 3 8344 1990 Level 8, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Wellington

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22sep9:00 AM4:00 PMAboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation ForumCrown Perth Event Organized By: WALGA

23sep2:00 PM3:00 PMWebinar: climate costs and risks for councilsOnline Event Organized By: Cities Power Partnership

Event Details

You’re invited to a webinar that will unpack the findings from a new report, Neighbourhood issue: climate costs and risks for councils, by Climate Council and Cities Power Partnership.

The new report (to be released on 22 September 2021), covers climate change impacts, challenges and risks Australian councils are facing.

Join now for this special briefing on the report’s key findings that every council in Australia should be across, including:

why climate change is an immense challenge for all levels of government, but its impacts are felt most acutely at the local level.
how worsening extreme weather, driven by climate change, is compounding costs for councils. This includes mounting damage to council-owned assets, rising insurance premiums and increasing liability risks.
the barriers for councils in taking greater action on climate risks with dozens of local case studies
a full suite of recommendations to better address climate change and associated risks for local, state/territory and federal governments.
the opportunities and benefits for councils to act on climate change

When: 2-3pm AEST, Thursday 23 September 2020

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Time

(Thursday) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location

Online

Organizer

Cities Power Partnership

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29sepAll Day01octWater Management ConferenceThe Crossing Theatre Event Organized By: LGNSW

21oct7:00 PM8:30 PMVLGA & LGiU Australia Global Live Panel ForumVirtual Session Event Organized By: VLGA

25octAll Day29AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP FOR THE PATH AHEADOnline Event Organized By: ANZSOG

Event Details

If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about leadership, it is the importance of authenticity. Good, authentic leaders generate trust and confidence. They are made not born. The best leaders go beyond management expertise and bring their authentic selves into their leadership. 

So, what’s holding you back from reaching your leadership potential? 

Join Harvard Kennedy School public policy lecturer Dr Dana Born, a distinguished former military leader, to better understand your personal story, find your distinctive leadership purpose and learn how to lead more effectively and meaningfully. 

This engaging online workshop held over 5 x 3-hour days will show you how to build your leadership abilities and help you take control of your career. The workshop also features individual and team tasks to complete outside of the online environment. 

You will learn to shift your leadership focus from “I” to ‘we”, use your own personal story to shape your leadership style and discover that authentic leadership is about leading by example and empowering others.  

Discover ideas, techniques and tools to grow your self-awareness, develop a ‘learning mindset’ and assist you in your leadership development journey. 

What do previous participants say?

“One of the best leadership programs I have undertaken.” 
“I learnt so much and it gave me a measure of my own leadership.” 
“Dana was a very attentive but appropriately direct and engaging facilitator. She really managed the online environment well.” 
“Dana’s positive attitude was infectious.” 
“I appreciated the opportunity to learn from and engage with other leaders who work in a variety of areas and contexts.” 
“As an introvert, I would say the online program suited my learning style as I felt more physically and emotionally comfortable.” 
“I thought it was an excellent course that challenged me to think about who I am and how that influences the people I lead. I’ll be doing some things differently as a result, and that is what I hope for when attending training. Thank you!” 
“Congratulations to Dana and the ANZSOG team. So impressive. I wasn’t disappointed!”

What will you learn?

Dr Born will guide you through case studies, individual exercises, debates and small-group discussions. You will create a leadership purpose statement to launch your own “true north” development plan. 

On completion of the workshop, you will:

have reflected on your leadership journey and the crucibles that have shaped you by examining your life story and experiences 
understand why leaders lose their way and the self-awareness needed to avoid this 
have explored how to build support teams and lead an integrated life 
understand the purpose of your leadership and empower other leaders, while optimising your own leadership effectiveness.

Who should attend?

Mid-to-senior-level managers in the public and not-for-profit sectors and those interested in their own leadership development and developing the leadership of others around them.

Who will lead the course?

Dr Dana H. Born – Faculty Chair, Senior Executive Fellows Program, Center for Public Leadership, Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), Distinguished Fellow in Moral Leadership with the HOW Institute for Society, as well as a retired Brigadier General with 30 years of service in the United States Air Force. Read Dr Born’s biography.

Event details

Orientation Session: Thursday 14 October 2021 (11am-12pm AEDT)

Program dates: 25 – 29 October, 2021 (5 days)

Duration: 9.30am – 12.30pm AEDT, 5 x 3-hour sessions

Location: Online (Zoom)

Cost:  $1,700 AUD (inc. GST)

ANZSOG Alumni receive a 15% discount.

Preparation

All participants will receive access to ANZSOG’s eLearning site, Canvas, which will include workshop preparation materials and general workshop information. 

All students will receive a copy of the online version The Discover Your True North Field book.

The program’s success for you and others requires preparation, engagement and reflection. The pre-work, daily engagement, and post session reflection is part of the learning and leading journey. This program is a partnership we trust you will embrace.

Time

october 25 (Monday) - 29 (Friday)

Location

Online

Organizer

ANZSOG+61 3 8344 1990 Level 8, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Wellington

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25oct(oct 25)9:00 AM27(oct 27)4:30 PMThe 125th LGAQ Annual ConferenceMackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) Event Organized By: LGAQ

26octAll Day27Tools and Skills for Policy PractitionersBrisbane Event Organized By: Policy Skills

Event Details

2 Day Workshop – In person and ONE remote connection place remaining

Interactive learning suitable for practitioners at all levels. Learn from experts with years of policy experience at all levels.

Co-author of the highly-acclaimed and longstanding Australia Policy Handbook, Peter Bridgman leads a two-day immersion in policy advice and production. Along with experienced policy professional, Nonie Malone, this is a workshop delivered by practitioners, not academics, and tailored to the work on your desk right now.

Topics Covered:

Develop new policy skills and build on your existing skills
Understand why developing policy advice is hard
Come away with new tools and frameworks to improve your analysis
Navigate the complex policy environment
Distinguish the elements of good policy and learn from policy failure
Know how to engage stakeholders effectively
See how policy practitioners lead and manage policy
Develop confidence in planning and execution for effective implementation and evaluation
Explore the interface between research, evidence, analysis, implementation and evaluation
Know how to balance control and flexibility to deal with uncertainty

Download the PDF Brochure for full course details.

Course Outline

Day One: Policy in Context

Policy Issues
- What is “public policy” and why is it important?
- How do issues become policy issues?
- Prioritising competing policy issues
Policy analysis
- How do we analyse policy issues?
- Analytical tools and concepts
- Innovative thinking
How to make a difference: policy instruments
- What tools do we have to make a difference?
- Which tools are the right ones?
- Understand legislation: when to use it and when not to use it
Policy players
- Methods for effective stakeholder communication
- Ministers and Cabinet / Council
- The role of the policy analyst
- Managing up essentials: influential communication and action

Day Two: Policy in Action

Coordinating policy action inside government
- Consultation with other agencies
- The role and influence of central agencies
Policy decision making
- Policies that make sense to decision makers
- Framing policy arguments
Implementation and evaluation challenges
- Implementation as success and failure
- How do we know if our policies achieved the desired result?
Integrating policy lessons
- Essentials for good policy making
- Dealing with uncertainty and time pressures
- Project management for policy and programs
- Managing in: maintaining and upgrading your own and your team’s policy capability

Time

october 26 (Tuesday) - 27 (Wednesday)

Location

Brisbane

Organizer

Policy SkillsPolicy Skills is a collaborative operation of Peter Bridgman, Australia’s most-recognised policy leader and Nonie Malone, a highly experienced policy manager. We present public offer programs delivered by ourselves and other policy area specialists. PO Box 5418 West End QLD 4101

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New lights for Parramatta path

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CCTV to focus on Monash centre

CCTV 08/09/2021

Monash Council will install closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras to monitor the Oakleigh Activity Centre in real time after a Council survey found most community...

ASCS upfront with backup advice

Security 30/08/2021

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released its latest theme as part of its Act Now, Stay Secure campaign – Backups. More information, including five step-by-step guides,...

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Planning bill must be withdrawn says LGNSW President

LGNSW has led an online gathering of all NSW local governments, who have come together to express their concerns about the future of community...

Dual approach for Merimbula runway extension

Infrastructure 15/09/2021

Bega Valley Shire Council has confirmed a two-phased approach for the upcoming Merimbula airport runway extension project to minimise the impact for aviation operators...

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Mobile boost for Mallacoota

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$13.7 million funding deal for ANU spin-out company

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COVID-19

Workplace jabs plan announced

As part of an expansion of the nation's COVID-19 vaccination rollout program, businesses are now able to team up with vaccination providers to administer...

Yass Valley issued stay-at-home order

COVID-19 13/09/2021

Liverpool hub accelerates vaccination rate

COVID-19 13/09/2021

Perth company’s solar sanitisers set to shine

COVID-19 07/09/2021

Penrith says vaccination hub needed for vulnerable residents

COVID-19 06/09/2021

Procurement

Contracts

Lord Mayor welcomes Lendlease appointment to Powerhouse build

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor, Bob Dwyer, has welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of construction giant Lendlease to build the Powerhouse Parramatta. “This is a...

Toowoomba sports clubhouse tenders open

News 17/09/2021

New HQ for Parramatta council

Assets 15/09/2021

Wiradjuri Tourism Centre tender awarded

Contracts 15/09/2021

Tender to remediate former Newcastle landfill site

Procurement 13/09/2021

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