VLGA Connect

Our second instalment in the Your Community Country & Council live forums featuring journalist Shahni Wellington. Shahni Wellington is a proud Jerrinja woman and a multi-award nominated journalist specialising in politics, indigenous affairs and sport.  A great session on the media and social media - including Tik Tok! Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training off...

Check in with Kathryn Arndt in the VLGA Newsroom for a look at the stories making news in world of local government advocacy this week. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here . If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on...

On VLGA Connect we speak with the Victorian Government Minister for Equality, Mental Health and Creative Industries, the Hon. Martin Foley MP, about the development of a whole of government LGBTIQ Strategy; the recently announced investment in mental health initiatives; and the role of local government in supporting both of these important areas of focus. Support the show To learn more about the e...

This week from the newsroom on VLGA Connect, join Kathryn Arndt and Chris Eddy for a discussion on the ever-changing election environment for local government in Victoria, with speculation on how a deferral might occur; a recap of this week's live panel on election regulations; and a preview of what's ahead for VLGA Connect. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and...

On the weekly Governance Update from #VLGAConnect , Stephen Cooper and I talk about the fast-moving environment in relation to upcoming Council elections; electoral material and authorisations; mandatory training and safe campaign guidelines, and more. Including ducks! Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLG...

This week from the Newsroom, Kathryn Arndt updates us after important advocacy discussions with two State Ministers, including the Minister for Local Government - with news on covid-safe election campaigning, forthcoming standards of conduct regulations, and more topical VLGA Connect panel sessions and interviews to come. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offe...

On the show this week, Stephen Cooper and I discuss recent developments in the world of #governance , as well as observations on how Councils might approach the period between now and the official start of the 'election period', informally known as caretaker period. Such questions as, should Councils have a policy that effectively extends the period in which they won't make signific...

Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner, Andrew Crisp, speaks with Chris Eddy about the role of local government in navigating emergency management challenges,  the importance of keeping perspective and taking time out for oneself. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here . If y...

This week on VLGA Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt, mandatory training for Council candidates will be available soon; upcoming live forums in the YCCC program; empowering young people to take an active role in community life; plus reflections and looking ahead to top calibre guests on coming episodes of VLGA Connect. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the...

This week on the #Governance Update with Stephen Cooper , another wide-ranging discussion including election related issues such as the appointment of election managers; ensuring you are qualified to stand as a candidate; and the important task for new Councils to adopt a Code of Conduct to guide behaviour and set the right tone at the top of Council organisations. Support the show To learn more a...

Victoria's first LGBTIQ Strategy will provide a roadmap to LGBTIQ equality for years to come. A discussion paper is out for consultation currently, to help inform the strategy. On VLGA Connect, we speak with Victoria's Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality, Ro Allen, about the need for a whole of government approach to meeting current challenges and opportunities, and how local governmen...

Victoria's new Local Government Minister, the Hon. Shaun Leane drops in for chat about the upcoming Council elections, conducting them safely in a COVID-19 environment, the importance of mandatory candidate training, and his plan for engaging with the sector post-elections. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Associ...

On the Weekly Governance Update for 17 July 2020, Stephen Cooper and Chris Eddy discuss the high level of CEO turnover during this term of Council in Victoria; the importance of following a crisis communication plan during emergencies; and a reminder for Councillors and Committee Members to complete their required interest returns. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and tra...

Join Kathryn Arndt and Chris Eddy for the weekly VLGA Newsroom segment. This week, understanding the various training and information sessions on offer for prospective Council candidates; the VLGA's advocacy regarding safe campaign activities; and moving to a  fee model for non-member access to VLGA Connect webinars. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offe...

There's so much happening behind the scenes to prepare for local government elections. We get an insight in the work done to date and still to come from Deputy Electoral Commissioner Liz Williams, including being COVID-safe, and changes from new legislation. We also learn about the VEC VoterAlert system and the role of democracy ambassadors. Support the show To learn more about the events, pr...

Our guest on this episode of VLGA Connect is Kristen Hilton, Victoria's Commissioner for Equal Opportunity and Human Rights, discussing the spotlight that COVID-19 has placed on human rights issues, and local government's role in ensuring proper consideration of rights and responsibilities in its decision making. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training off...

On a live panel edition of VLGA Connect, we are joined by Infrastructure Victoria Deputy CEO and COO Jonathan Spear, and Project Director Elissa McNamara, to outline their organisation's advice to government on opportunities for infrastructure investment and planning for recycling and resource recovery in Victoria. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offere...

On this week's Governance Update with Stephen Cooper, we talk election regulations, continuing calls to defer elections, co-design of deliberative engagement guidance, and a reminder to participate in the VAGO survey on the management of sexual harassment in local government. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Asso...

This week in the Newsroom on VLGA Connect, CEO Kathryn Arndt and Chris Eddy discuss recent events, including the release of regulations for the forthcoming elections; how the VLGA can add value with candidate information sessions; and the positive media performances by Mayors from across the state in relation to lockdowns and border issues. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs...

Our guest on this episode of VLGA Connect is Dr Bridie O'Donnell, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, reflecting on the work of the office over the past 2 years, the Change Our Game campaign, and impacts and opportunities arising from COVID-19. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (V...

Joining Chris Eddy and Kathryn Arndt on a special edition of VLGA Connect are local government CEOs Carol Jeffs (Cardinia Shire), Martin Cutter (Greater Geelong) and Sarah Philpott (Mildura), for a wide-ranging discussion on impacts from and responses to COVID-19, and aiming for a better normal. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local...

Professor Veena Sahajwalla from the University of New South Wales is my guest on today's VLGA Connect , providing her expert perspective on this week's federal government announcement of a new fund to improve waste management and recycling . Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click h...

VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt joins Chris Eddy in the VLGA Newsroom to discuss the issues and events of the week from around the Victorian local government sector, including an update from her meeting with the new Local Government Minister. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here . If you'...

On this week's Governance Update with Stephen Cooper, we muse about the implications of delaying this year's Council's elections; the imminently imminent election regulations; and opportunities to help design the implementation of elements of the new Local Government Act. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governanc...

A recording of our live panel session, discussing deliberative engagement practices in local government with Kimbra White of MosaicLab, and Brett Hennig from the Sortition Foundation. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here . If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please sen...