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2020 Promoting Indigenous Recognition Award Winner

Glenelg Shire Council, VIC

Glenelg Aboriginal Partnership—National Reconciliation Week

Contact: Jane Ruge
Phone: 03 5522 2190
Email: jruge@glenelg.vic.gov.au

The Project

Aboriginal community leaders and Elders in the Glenelg Shire spoke of the importance in advocating for young people to be provided with opportunities to speak about their culture and support them to emerge into strong community leaders.

2020 The Susan Grace Benny Women in Local Government Award Winner

Brimbank City Council

Women's Leadership Programs

Contact: Lynley Dumble
Phone: 03 9249 4000
Email: LynleyD@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Factsheet: Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure

Sponsored by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities

About the Sponsor

The Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities contributes to the wellbeing of all Australians through planning and investing in infrastructure, and fostering safe and efficient transport systems. The Department also supports a strong and liveable Australia by facilitating local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities.

Change of Public Holiday Date - Act of Self Determination Day 2019

PDF version

English PDF: 770 KB

Notice - Proclamation - Special Public & Bank Holidays 2019 PDF: 515 KB

Number: A10/2019

Relevant: Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Date: 4 February 2019

Factsheet: Workforce Planning and Development—Attracting and Retaining Tomorrow's Workforce

Sponsored by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities and LG Professionals Australia

About the Partner

LG Professionals Australia represents the local government professionals, senior managers and emerging leaders across Australia. With a national perspective and network, we support programs to attract and develop the best people and facilitate connections between professionals and local governments around Australia and internationally.

Factsheet: The Susan Grace Benny Award—Women in Local Government and Community

Sponsored by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities in partnership with the Australian Local Government Women's Association

About the Sponsor

The Australian Government, through the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by assisting regions to realise their potential and manage their own futures.

Factsheet: Arts Animates—Creating Vibrant and Cohesive Communities through the Arts

Sponsored by the Department of Communications and the Arts

About the Sponsor

The Department of Communications and the Arts develops and administers programs and policies that encourage excellence in the arts, helps to protect our cultural heritage and supports public access to and participation in arts and culture in Australia.

Factsheet: Contributing to Regional Growth

Sponsored by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities

About the Sponsor

The Australian Government, through the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by assisting regions to realise their potential and manage their own futures. To do this, the department works in partnership with regional, rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Factsheet: Multicultural Australia—Cohesive Communities

Sponsored by the Department of Home Affairs

About the Sponsor

The Department of Home Affairs brings together Australia's federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs and immigration and border-related functions, working together to keep Australia united, prosperous and safe.

Factsheet: Prevention and Community Safety

Sponsored by the Department of Social Services

About the Sponsor

The Department of Social Services provides leadership in Australian Government policy to ensure all Australians are safe in their communities and live free from violence.
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