VLGA Connect News Room (Episode 18) – Kathryn Arndt
Our weekly review of news and issues from around the local government sector, recent VLGA Connect episodes, and reflections from VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 12
The CEO of Colac Otway Shire, Peter Brown, talks with us about the message the Council is sending to holiday home owners this Easter in the midst of COVID-19. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 15
On a special edition of VLGA Connect, the Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass, and IBAC Deputy Commissioner David Wolf join VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt for a discussion about how the agencies are adapting their operations during COVID-19; and answering questions submitted by VLGA member Councillors. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 16
In the midst of doom and gloom from COVID-19, Hobsons Bay City Council in Melbourne’s inner west has launched a dedicated Facebook page promoting positive stories and connecting people in need with those who can assist. Mayor Cr Colleen Gates tells VLGA Connect about the idea and how the community is responding. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 17
The Consulting CEO of Gender Equity Victoria, Tanja Kovac, tells VLGA Connect about the Gender Equity and COVID-19 Joint Statement, which is already proving a powerful advocacy tool with all levels of government. CLIP
VLGA Episode 13
Chris Eddy talks with Charles Pakana about YCCC. Your Community, country and council is a VLGA initiative (supported by the state government ). The VLGA engaged the wonderful Charles Pakana to help drive the program as we acknowledge it needs to be led by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people. CLIP
VLGA Episode 14
Chris Eddy talks to VLGA Women’s Policy and Engagement Officer Deborah Wu about the VLGA Local Women Leading Change virtual workshops CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 10
Executive coach Conor O’Malley talks about how coaching might help leaders with the transition to working from home, and a new global initiative called CoachAid20. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 11
VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt joins Chris Eddy to reflection the week’s events and early episodes of VLGA Connect. CLIP
VLGA Connect Episode 5
PART TWO. Rose O’Leary talks to VLGA Connect about how communities can be effective in processes relating to gaming machine applications. CLIP