2020 Multicultural Australia Award Winner

Sunshine Coast Regional Council, QLD

Migrant Work Ready—Pathways to Belonging and Employment

Contact: Kim Price
Phone: 07 5441 8385
Email: kim.price@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

2020 Contributing to Regional Growth Award Winner

City of Mandurah

Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Program

Contact: Natasa Perovec
Phone: 08 9550 3777
Email: natasa.perovec@mandurah.wa.gov.au

The Project

In an area of high unemployment and limited educational opportunities, the City of Mandurah has worked hard to identify and encourage locals who are willing to have a go at starting a business, but need practical advice on how to go about it.

2020 Disability Access and Inclusion Award Winner

City of Sydney, NSW

City of Sydney Inclusive and Accessible Public Domain Policy and Guidelines

Contact: Anna Rigg
Phone: 02 9288 5812
Email: arigg@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

2020 Excellence in Road Safety Award Winner

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Safe Systems Speed Project for Local Roads

Contact: Joanne Wilson-Ridley
Phone: 1300 735 025
Email: joanne.wilsonridley@qprc.nsw.gov.au

The Project

With speed involved in almost 31 per cent of casualty crashes, the Queanbeyan-Palerang region has embraced a data-led approach to improving driver behaviour.

2020 Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure Award Winner

City of Busselton, WA

Busselton Margaret River Airport Development Project

Contact: Julie Rawlings
Phone: 08 9781 1749
Email: julie.rawlings@busselton.wa.gov.au

The Project

The South West region of Western Australia, including the Margaret River wine region, has a growing number of residents and visitors—driving the need for improved transport connections.

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.
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