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Learn how you can build a more integrated, welcoming community through free placemaking training!

Jan 23, 2024
We’ve engaged the Town Team Movement to offer free, online placemaking training to all local government staff and elected officials until 30 June 2024.
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Council member mandatory training requirements

Nov 24, 2023

LG Alert

Local governments must organise for new council members to undertake mandatory training.
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Study a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership and Management

Dec 6, 2021
In partnership with Edith Cowan University, Local Government Professionals WA is excited to announce the launch of a new postgraduate qualification program.
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Council Member Essentials Training

Nov 16, 2021

LG Alert

Following the 2021 Ordinary Elections, local governments are reminded that under the Local Government Act 1995, council members must complete the Council Member Essentials (CME) training course.
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Regional volunteer coaches and officials get up to $1000 for training expenses

Nov 4, 2020
Applications are now open for volunteer coaches and officials in regional Western Australia to receive up to $1000 to support skill development and accreditation.
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Governance update

Jun 26, 2020

LG Alert

The impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by everyone.
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Innovative course creating opportunities for budding baristas

Jan 31, 2020
Fourteen new baristas will be unleashing their skills across Perth after completing the Australia Arab Association's Beginners Barista course.
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Elections herald a new era in local government

Oct 31, 2019
The local government elections held on 19 October herald a new era for local government in WA — and the culmination of two years’ behind-the-scenes work by staff at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
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