LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals)

"The best thinking comes from structured reflection — and the best way to do that is keeping a personal journal." #leadership #careers

Managing #risk is everyone’s responsibility. Risk Fundamentals gives officers new to the field or with limited experience the foundation they need. Register for the next session in October now: https://ow.ly/GOtg50TcMko

"Things go wrong all the time — we will all make mistakes or things happen that are out of our control. What I’ve learned is that how I respond to that is actually the thing that matters." #leadership #management #careers #publicservice

Whether you are beginning your local government career or leading the next generation, there is so much you can be learning at the Women’s Forum and Dinner. Find out what you could learn this October: https://ow.ly/No3l50TcbMT Proudly brought to you by Major Sponsor McArthur and Supporting Sponsor Maddocks

"The expo brings together leaders in #waste, #recycling, resource recovery and #sustainability, providing a platform for discussion and collaboration."

New to your council? Start here. LGPro's Introduction to #LocalGovernment workshop is the foundation every newstarter in the sector needs. Sessions are coming up in Melbourne and Warrnambool this October. Register here: https://ow.ly/m7Sy50TcMbY

Build and hone your risk management skillset. Managing #risk already? Your next step is embedding a risk-aware culture across your organisation with best practice #riskmanagement. LGPro’s new course is here to help: https://ow.ly/5FCJ50TcN05

How is the stigma in your workplace? In a recent LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals) webinar, I presented "Breaking down mental health stigma." 20 local councils rated stigma at work. I am really pleased to see 45% rated stigma as low. This is definitely moving in the right direction. The comments made were from concerned employees who are struggling with exec buy in and high to very high stigma at work. The good news is, you have positive change coming. In the Safework Australia code of practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work, it states: A PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking) must ensure, as far as is reasonable practicable, workers and other persons are not exposed to risks in the workplace, or that is not reasonable practicable, minimise these risks as far as is reasonably practicable. What does this mean? On the ground this means execs and directors are legally responsible to identify hazards, assess risks, control the risks and monitor. The outcome of this work, means employees will feel more cared for, with a safe space to report and discuss risks at work. Most likely, your managers and directors will need to upskill in how to have these conversations and boost mental health literacy. If you need help to break down mental health stigma at work, know your legal obligations or boost mental health awareness, reach out to me. We are doing lots of work in this space, especially in Victoria. #mentalhealthadvocate #localgovt #localgovernment #localcouncil #victoria #leadresearcher #keynotespeaker #psychosocialsafety

Find out what cultural safety means for your council and how to create it. See what else you could learn at the Women’s Forum and Dinner this October: https://ow.ly/xleQ50TcbKM Proudly brought to you by Major Sponsor McArthur and Supporting Sponsor Maddocks

"R U OK? has developed a free quick guide to help local government build a greater sense of connection across the community and amongst council staff in the workplace throughout the year."