VLGA Connect

Stephen Cooper brings us the latest on implementation of the new Local Government Act 2020, including engagement processes, development of Councillor Induction Training and more. 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...

Our guest on episode 58 of VLGA Connect is the CEO of the Victorian EPA, Dr Cathy Wilkinson, talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the agency's operations, the delay in new enabling legislation, and the success of the OPLE program which embeds EPA officers in local Councils to work more closely on community issues. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offe...

Kathryn Arndt of the VLGA, A/Prof. Leah Ruppanner of the University of Melbourne, and A/Prof. Andrea Carson of La Trobe University outline an exciting new research project to investigate the chronic under representation of women in Australian politics, through a local government lens. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance...

Each week, Stephen Cooper joins VLGA Connect to report on the issues occupying the minds of governance professionals across the local government sector. This week, it's conflict of interest, confidential information and new Governance Rules. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here ....

5th June 2020 - our weekly wrap of VLGA news, recapping the week's interviews, and looking ahead to what's coming next on VLGA Connect. 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 c...

On this week's Governance Update with Stephen Cooper, we discuss the status of the various engagement processes for the tranche of Local Government Act provisions coming into effect on 1st September. 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 th...

Marcus Holmes joins VLGA Connect from Western Australia to talk about his work on Treaty related matters, his thoughts on the Victorian sector and its engagement with traditional owners, and the impact of COVID-19 on Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), plea...

Welcome back to the VLGA Connect Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt. We cover the topical issues of the week from local government in Victoria and celebrate producing over 50 episodes to date of VLGA Connect. 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 p...

From the Newsroom Catch up of the Week in Connect with Chris Eddy and Kathryn Arndt 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 03 9349 7999

Diana Egerton-Warburton OAM returns to VLGA Connect to outline a crowdsourcing project to gather non-medical grade personal protective equipment that can be used for training purposes, thereby freeing up medical grade equipment for which supplies are limited. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please...

Stephen Cooper returns with a Governance Update, talking October Council elections, an Ombudsman report into recruitment and selection processes at a large regional Council, implementation of the new Local Government Act, and prospective Council candidate information  Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA...

A special panel edition featuring Kate Torney from State Library Victoria, Chris Buckingham of Public Libraries Victoria, and Kathryn Arndt from VLGA discussing the innovation demonstrated by public libraries in response to COVID-19. 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'...

Dr Susan Rennie returns to VLGA Connect, to provide an update on the VLGA's program of gambling harm minimisation, with advice for Councils in responding to new applications for poker machines. 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 podc...

Stephen Cooper of Civic Mind returns to talk about the latest governance issues in local government in Victoria, including electoral structures, the newest sections of the Local Government Act to come into effect, and the take up of virtual Council meetings. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please...

The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Adem Somyurek joins VLGA Connect to discuss current sector issues, including the timing of Council elections, introduction of virtual Council meetings, and the performance of the sector in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the show To learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLG...

Victoria's Commissioner for Children and Young People, Liana Buchanan, speaks about the heightened risks for young people from increased online engagement, social isolation and changes to  schooling methods during COVID-19. 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 lik...

On this episode of VLGA Connect, Michel Masson talks about the work of Infrastructure Victoria, preparing for a post-COVID-19 world, and the role of local government in helping shape the infrastructure agenda. 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 abo...