Women in Local Government State Perspective

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Women in Local Government State Perspective

• Peta Irvine
• CEO, Local Government Managers Australia (Qld)

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WiLG Strategy Group

• Sponsored by Minister Warren Pitt MP
• LGMA Qld
• LGAQ
• ALGWA
• DLGSR

• Improve position of women in LG (elected and
  managers)
• Identify strategies to increase attraction and
  retention
• Promote effective networks to improve capacity
  through learning
• Advocate on behalf of women to improve
  representation
• Seek commitment from sector for increased
  opportunities
• Showcase positive role models

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WiLG Strategy Group

• Professional Development Bursary
• Women in LG Register
• Internet Site Promoting women in local
  government
• Engagement process focus groups, online survey,
  workshop
• Networking events
• Rural Womens Symposium
• Research Project ARC

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LGMA Qld Activities

• LGMA Mentoring Program
• Professional development program
• Future Leaders Forum
• - Executive Management in LG
• - Propeller Program
• Special Interest Group
• - Networking events
• - Website and blog pages

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LGMA Qld Activities

• Business Case
• SKILLS SHORTAGES - ITS A NUMBERS GAME!

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Questions

• Ray Pincombe
• Nick Clarke
• Peta Irvine