The CSD Network (Community, Spirit, Development) offers excellent training in the areas of community development, cultural awareness, community engagement and facilitation. See the upcoming program here.
Many WA local governments are preparing their workforce plans under the new Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. One question is: how well does your workforce reflect the diversity of your local community? Another is: how well do...
Participatory budgeting is a way of engaging citizens in the real choices in all or part of a local government’s budget. The Journal of Public Deliberation has an issue dedicated to participatory budgeting. In a...
The next generation of labour market strategies in New Zealand are emerging. They are led by networks of relevant agencies that identify gaps and opportunities, facilitate community driven innovative career projects and learn together. At the recent...
A workforce census for local government across the whole of Australia is underway. There are eight pilot local governments, two of which are in WA, namely the Shire of Capel and City of Stirling. It...
Here is a useful source of data on the regions of Australia from Regional Development Australia. Maps, economic and population data, hospitals and other government services, funding programs and more. Just click here http://myregion.gov.au/
A report published by the Australian Centre of Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) last month, reported on the importance and dimensions of a successful relationship between a Mayor (or President) and CEO. The research finds...
Ok, this is stretching the bounds of relevance to our specialty topics but we love typography and if you do too, you might enjoy this ready reckoner.
Many communities are taking steps to make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital economy. The NBN rollout is boosting efforts in this area. Regional Development Australia provided a community information series on...