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SUMMARY:CEO Forum
DESCRIPTION:Held quarterly\, the CEO Forums bring together CEOs from councils across Victoria in a round table setting to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the sector.\n\nGuided by industry experts\, the VLGA CEO forums aim to give our member CEOs a trusted environment to discuss governance challenges in the sector and share experiences and solutions. \nTo find out more contact vlga@vlga.org.au
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/ceo-forum-2/
LOCATION:Live forum\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3035
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260821T133000
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SUMMARY:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) meeting for councillors and governance officers.\n\nThe Governance Advisory Network (GAN) is established by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) to seek members’ input into: \n\nlocal government governance policy development and implementation;\nsector advocacy in relation to governance; and\nsupport and networking opportunities for councillors and council staff with responsibility for governance.\n\nThe GAN is open to all councillors and staff with governance responsibilities from VLGA member councils. \nTo find out more about joining the GAN\, contact us.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/governance-advisory-network-gan-meeting-august-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
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SUMMARY:Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the VLGA Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG).\n\nLGWGOG is open to nominated councillors and council staff from VLGA member councils. Members will receive a calendar invitation (with Zoom link if applicable) prior to the meeting. To join or found out more about LGWGOG\, please contact us. \nAbout LGWGOG \nThe VLGA convenes the Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG). The group provides an opportunity for councillors and council officers from VLGA member councils to come together to hear from informed speakers about current gambling harm prevention research and policy and consider Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan implications and the regulatory environment. LGWGOG provides a resource for promotion of excellence that better enables effective policy\, delivery and advocacy by VLGA members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/local-government-working-group-on-gambling-lgwgog-july/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T052520Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Complaints - a councillors role - Members Exclusive free event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special members only workshop for councillors as we discuss current issues and provide strategies and tools to help councillors perform at their best.\n\nThe VLGA is offering our valued members the opportunity to join us for our series of complimentary workshops as part of our commitment to provide ongoing programs for our member councillors to continue to grow and develop their skills. \nThese workshops will provide an interactive and confidential forum to learn from and ask questions of those who are leaders in their fields. \nThis session will explore a councillors role in handling complaints and will be led by Deputy Victorian Ombudsman and former local government CEO Kerryn Ellis. \nComplaints – a councillors role \nSession with the Deputy Victorian Ombudsman \n  \nPlease note that this session will be recorded. Anyone who registers for this event will be sent a copy of the recording. Lunch and Learn workshops are free for VLGA Members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/lunch-learn-complaints-a-councillors-role-members-exclusive-free-event/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
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SUMMARY:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Governance Advisory Network (GAN) meeting for councillors and governance officers.\n\nThe Governance Advisory Network (GAN) is established by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) to seek members’ input into: \n\nlocal government governance policy development and implementation;\nsector advocacy in relation to governance; and\nsupport and networking opportunities for councillors and council staff with responsibility for governance.\n\nThe GAN is open to all councillors and staff with governance responsibilities from VLGA member councils. \nTo find out more about joining the GAN\, contact us.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/governance-advisory-network-gan-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T051149Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T051149Z
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SUMMARY:VLGA & LGiU Global Executive Live Panel - Public Sector Productivity and Growth: the impact of AI on local service delivery
DESCRIPTION:Global Executive Live Panel discussions bring together chief executives and local authority experts from across the world to discuss practical insights and ideas.\n\nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping local government\, raising important questions about how technology-driven efficiency can coexist with the deeply human nature of council work. This session brings together expert speakers to explore practical strategies for using AI to support resilience and financial sustainability\, while safeguarding the empathy\, judgement and community connection that sit at the heart of effective local government. \nKey questions to be addressed in the discussion include: \n\nHow councils can use AI to streamline operations and reduce costs without eroding relationships\, trust and community care\nThe transparency risks when AI informs decisions that have real community effect\nWhether AI will deliver long term financial savings or a short term fix which could undermine financial sustainability\nHow AI could change the council role and skill sets required by staff and how that could transition within the organisation\nHow councils can ensure strong governance frameworks and public trust when using AI
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/vlga-lgiu-global-executive-live-panel-public-sector-productivity-and-growth-the-impact-of-ai-on-local-service-delivery/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Global Executive Live Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Forum
DESCRIPTION:Held quarterly\, the CEO Forums bring together CEOs from councils across Victoria in a round table setting to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the sector.\n\nGuided by industry experts\, the VLGA CEO forums aim to give our member CEOs a trusted environment to discuss governance challenges in the sector and share experiences and solutions. \nTo find out more contact vlga@vlga.org.au
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/ceo-forum/
LOCATION:Live forum\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3035
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260529T131500
DTSTAMP:20260529T062418Z
CREATED:20260430T021332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T062418Z
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SUMMARY:From Mayor to MP — Standing for Election when you’re a Councillor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first event in our 2026 State Election series\, as we look at the major issues affecting councils in this election year.\n\nWhat happens when a councillor nominates for election to state or federal government? \nThis panel will look at the opportunities and challenges when a councillor nominates for election at a different level of government. It will look at the ethics around maintaining an active role on council during the election campaign\, fundraising\, advocacy and publicity. \nKey questions to be addressed in the discussion include: \n\nThe ethics of maintaining an active councillor role while campaigning\nGovernance issues including any potential conflicts of interest\nBalancing the role as advocate for community vs campaigning on a party agenda\nThe line between official communication as a councillor and campaigning online\nMaintaining public trust and transparency\n\nHosted by VLGA Connect host Chris Eddy\, this webinar will bring together local government leaders from across Australia to look at the practical\, legal\, and ethical implications when a councillor runs for election at a state or federal level. This session will look at practical approaches and policy options for councils to take to ensure community trust and council integrity are protected.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/from-mayor-to-mp-standing-for-election-when-youre-a-councillor/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T052602Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn — Successfully navigating a CEO Performance Review Process
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special members only workshop for councillors as we discuss current issues and provide strategies and tools to help councillors perform at their best.\n\nThe VLGA is offering our valued members the opportunity to join us for our series of complimentary workshops as part of our commitment to provide ongoing programs for our member councillors to continue to grow and develop their skills. \nThese workshops will provide an interactive and confidential forum to learn from and ask questions of those who are leaders in their fields. \nThis session will provide practical tips and tools for councillors to navigate a successful CEO performance review. The discussion will look at setting key performance indicators which align with the organisation’s strategic objectives\, providing constructive feedback and negotiating contracts and remuneration. \nLeading this discussion will be local government leader Jenny Scicluna and Dawn Bray\, VLGA Head of Programs & Policy. \nPlease note that these sessions are designed to be interactive and confidential and will not be recorded. Chatham House rules apply. There will be the opportunity for you to ask questions and receive feedback on any situations you may have found challenging. Lunch and Learn workshops are free for VLGA Members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/lunch-learn-successfully-navigating-a-ceo-performance-review-process/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260507T015014Z
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SUMMARY:Young Councillor Network
DESCRIPTION:This social and professional network for young councillors\, provides participants with the organisational and peer-based support they need to thrive in complex council environments.\n\n \nThrough supporting this generation of young councillors\, we can encourage new generations of young people to run for local government in the future. \nThis group is a forum for ideas and action\, driven by member councillors. As the support infrastructure behind this group\, the VLGA will assist in the facilitation of professional development\, as well as create networking opportunities where councillors can share ideas\, challenges and opportunities and work together to achieve successful outcomes for the community’s they represent. We seek to empower this generation of young councillors with the tools and knowledge that they need to lead change in their communities. \nTo find out more about the YCN\, click here: Young Councillors Network
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/young-councillor-network/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Young Councillors Network
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260507T014632Z
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SUMMARY:GovXChange Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The GovXChange supports council governance\, Councillor Conduct Officers and councillor support staff\, in recognition of the vital role they play in enabling councils to function in an effective\, legal and transparent manner.\n\n \nThe GovXChange Groups are designed to: \n\nstrengthen networks between governance and councillor support staff in the regions\nprovide a safe and confidential space for governance and councillor support staff to discuss issues\nshare information\nseek guidance on tricky governance issues (there is no such thing as a silly question)\nshare best practice examples\nhelp identify how the Gov Xchange suite of supports can best support GAN members.
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/govxchange-meeting/
LOCATION:Greater Shepparton City Council\, Greater Shepparton City Council\, 90 Welsford St\, Shepparton\, Victoria\, 3630
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,Gov Xchange
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T170000
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SUMMARY:FastTrack 2026 - Incivility: A Threat to Local Democracy
DESCRIPTION:The VLGA is the only organisation nationally with a singular focus on supporting councillors and the people who work with them to strengthen culture\, improve conduct and demonstrate good local governance. \nThis national one-day annual conference will bring together stakeholders from across the local government sector to examine the rise of incivility in public discourse and its impact on democratic processes. \nThe event will explore how hostile behaviour\, misinformation\, and the erosion of respectful dialogue threatens the effectiveness\, safety\, and integrity of local governance.\nParticipants will examine the causes of incivility\, its consequences for elected representatives\, council staff and civic engagement\, and examine practical strategies for fostering respectful communication and resilience in the face of hostility.\nAttendees will leave equipped with tools to strengthen public trust\, promote constructive dialogue\, and protect the democratic values that underpin local government as a healthy\, functioning democracy.\nThe program also directly aligns with components of the state government’s Year 2 mandatory training requirements for Victorian councillors including: \n\nCreating and maintaining a safe workplace\nRenewing Councillor group commitment to work as a team\n\n  \nProgram Overview\nPanel Session 1 – The Cost of Incivility: Impact on Councillors\, Staff\, and Community Trust 
Panel Session 2 – Rebuilding Respectful Dialogue in a Polarised World 
Panel Session 3 – Safe to Serve: Practical Tools to Confront Incivility\nFor more information\, download our program overview here\nCosts*\nMembers – single ticket: $825 (including GST) 
Non-Members – single ticket $1650 (including GST)\nMultiple Registration Discount\nDiscounts apply for multiple registrations from a single council or organisation. \n  \nThe discounts are:  \n\n15% discount – 2 tickets\n25% discount – 3 tickets\n35% discount – 4 tickets\n45% discount – 5 tickets\n50% discount – 6 or more (limit of 10 bookings per council/organisation)\n\nFor this discount to apply\, registrations must be completed in one transaction. To register multiple attendees\, please contact us for a form as this cannot be done online. \n  \nAccommodation\nReduced rate accommodation is available at the RACV Club for this event. Please contact us for details.\n*Please note\, a cancellation policy (link is external)does apply for this event
URL:https://vlga.blickdev8.com.au/event/fasttrack-2026-incivility-a-threat-to-local-democracy/
LOCATION:RACV City Club\, Melbourne
CATEGORIES:Events Home Feed,FastTrack
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