VLGA Connect Episode 6
The CEO of Wyndham City Council talks to VLGA Connect about the technology initiatives they’ve launched to engage community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 7
Governance specialist Stephen Cooper talks about the first steps for Councils in implementing the new Local Government Act. Contact Stephen at [email protected] CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 8
CEO of Maribyrnong City Council talks about how his organisation is meeting staffing and remote working needs, and learnings from executing its business continuity plan for COVID-19. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 9
Cr Lambros Tapinos, VLGA President, updates us on the work of the VLGA on behalf of members, including current issues for advocacy to other levels of government. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 2
VLGA Connect Episode 2 Chris Eddy Speaks with VLGA Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Arndt CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 3
In Episode 3 of VLGA Connect Chris Eddy talks with Cr Susan Rennie, Mayor of the City of Darebin CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 4 Part 1
Rose O’Leary, Community Engagement Officer (Gambling) talks to VLGA Connect about the Councillor Champions, Civic Communities program aimed at minimising harm from gambling. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 1
Episode 1 Kathryn Arndt introduces the concept of VLGA Connect, and the importance of the organisation maintaining engagement across the local government sector in Victoria. CLIP
Community Information Session: Hogans Hotel Application for Additional Poker Machines
Update on application : The application is to be heard at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal from the 12th to the 22nd of October 2020. If you’d like more information please get in touch with Rose O’Leary, [email protected] . Community Information Session: Hogans Hotel Application for Additional Poker Machines Earlier this year the application for an extra 20 poker machines at Hogans
Local Women Leading Change: Gippsland women to benefit from Local Government 101 workshops ahead of October 2020 elections
What do councils do? What is the role of a councillor? How do I become a candidate and how do I get elected? In August, the VLGA will be running a free workshop for women in the Gippsland region who are considering running for local government in 2020, answering all these questions and more. Women across the state have a significant contribution to make to public life. Their connections to their c