CALENDAR FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA
FEBRUARY 2010
LGMA (SA) – ‘FUTURE LEADERS FORUM – US, OUR WORLD, OUR CULTURE’
Friday 26 February (9.25am - 4.45pm) – Stamford Grand, Moseley Square, Glenelg, SA
Cost: $375 (single registration)
The ‘Us, Our World, Our Culture’ Forum is of interest to both Council staff and Council Members.
Hear from an exciting range of speakers including:
 Jude Munro, Chief Executive Officer, Brisbane City Council: Love 'em or Lose 'em: recruiting
young blood and retaining wise heads
 Matthew Michalewicz, Chief Executive Officer of SolveIT Software Pty Ltd: Five Steps to Personal
and Career Success
 Shanaka Fernando, Founder, Lentil as Anything: Idealism and Business Success: can they
co-exist?
Other speakers include Lois Boswell, Brian Haratsis and John Ringham, as well as the 2009 Emerging
Leaders who will be presenting the findings of their report on the topic of ‘Local Government: are Women
the Answer?’
For a full program and registration form go to http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=722
For further information please contact Lyn Fullgrabe, Executive Assistant, LGMA (SA) on (08) 8100 9975 or
email admin@lgmasa.org.au
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MARCH 2010
ALGWA (SA) – ‘CLIMBING YOUR LADDER TO SUCCESS’ LAUNCH
Monday 1 March (6.30pm - 8.30pm) – Wallmans Lawyers, Level 5, 400 King William Street, Adelaide, SA
Free drinks and nibbles
Launch event for a series of seminars (‘Step Up’ and ‘The Top Rung’) being held across South Australia to celebrate
2010 – Year of Women in Local Government. Aimed at women working on Councils, elected members of Councils and
those women who are interested in, or becoming elected members.
Special guest speakers – Mia Handshin and Barbara Pocock, Director of the Centre for Work + Life, UniSA
To book your seat RSVP to algwa.sa@rsvps@gmail.com by Monday 22 February 2010
For further information contact ALGWA (SA) President Cr Betty Gill, telephone: 0417 868 283 or email
president.algwasa@gmail.com
APRIL 2010
ALGWA (SA) – ‘STEP UP’
Friday 9 April (3.00pm - 5.00pm) – City of Salisbury, 12 James Street, Salisbury, SA
Friday 23 April (3.00pm - 5.00pm) – City of Onkaparinga Civic Centre, Ramsey Place, Noarlunga Centre, SA
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Part of the ‘Climbing Your Ladder to Success’ series, this session will include:
 Presentation by LG Staff Member – 15-20 minutes
 Presentation by Elected Member – 15-20 minutes
 Presentation by LG Ambassador/Emerging Leader – 15-20 minutes
 Discussion
 Drinks and nibbles to follow
For further information contact ALGWA (SA) President Cr Betty Gill, telephone: 0417 868 283 or email
president.algwasa@gmail.com
LGA of SA – SPRINGBOARD WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 April and Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 June (9.30am - 4.30pm) – Local
Government House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide, SA
Cost: $792
This course is designed for female Council Officers who have had at least two years’ work experience.
A four-day personal and career development program specifically developed for women, Springboard
involves skill development in the areas of career management, personal effectiveness, communication and
goal achievement. Topics covered include career planning building self-confidence and stress management.
For online registrations go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining
For further information contact LGA of SA by telephone: 8225 2035 or email training@lga.sa.gov.au
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MAY 2010
ALGWA (SA) – ‘STEP UP’
Friday 14 May (3.00pm – 5.00pm) – City of Mount Gambier Civic Centre, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier, SA
Friday 28 May (3.00pm – 5.00pm) – District Council of the Copper Coast, 51 Taylor Street, Kadina, SA
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Part of the ‘Climbing Your Ladder to Success’ series, this session will include:
 Presentation by LG Staff Member – 15-20 minutes
 Presentation by Elected Member – 15-20 minutes
 Presentation by LG Ambassador/Emerging Leader – 15-20 minutes
 Discussion
 Drinks and nibbles to follow
For further information contact ALGWA (SA) President Cr Betty Gill, telephone: 0417 868 283 or email
president.algwasa@gmail.com
JUNE 2010
LGA of SA, LGMA (SA), Office for State/Local Government Relations (OSLGR) and ALGWA
(SA) – WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DINNER
Thursday 3 June (7.00pm for 7.30pm start) – Adelaide Pavilion, Veale Gardens, cnr South Terrace &
Peacock Road, Adelaide, SA
Cost: $77 (individual registration)
The inaugural Women’s Network Dinner will be a chance to network and learn from your colleagues in Local
Government. Wendy Campana, Executive Director of the LGA SA, will be MC for the evening. Guest
speakers Elaine Bensted, Deputy Chief Executive, Employment and Training Services, DFEEST, and Di
Rogowski, CEO, City of Tea Tree Gully, will discuss the challenges facing women and share ideas and
strategies.
ALGWA (SA) – ‘STEP UP’
Friday 11 June (3.00pm - 5.00pm) – City of Campbelltown, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor, SA
Friday 25 June (3.00pm - 5.00pm) – City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville, SA
Cost $10 members, $ 15 non-members,
Part of the ‘Climbing Your Ladder to Success’ series, this session will include:
 Presentation by LG Staff Member – 15-20 minutes
 Presentation by Elected Member – 15-20 minutes
 Presentation by LG Ambassador/Emerging Leader – 15-20 minutes
 Discussion
 Drinks and nibbles to follow
For further information contact ALGWA (SA) President Cr Betty Gill, telephone: 0417 868 283 or email
president.algwasa@gmail.com
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LGMA (SA) – 2010 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ‘KNOWING
YOURSELF – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS’
Tuesday 8 June (9.30am - 12.30pm) City of Playford Operations Centre, 12 Bishopstone Road, Davoren Park. SA
Monday 21 June (9.30am - 12.30pm) City of Onkaparinga Civic Centre, Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre, SA
Cost: $44
This workshop will demonstrate how to improve and enhance your workplace relationships by managing the
only person over whom you have complete control: you. Topics covered include: identifying your ‘buttons’,
managing your emotions and positive communication.
For further information contact the LGMA (SA) on telephone: 8100 9970 or 8100 9975 or email
executive@lgmasa.org.au or admin@lgmasa.org.au
LGMA (SA) – 2010 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ‘MARKET
YOURSELF WITH YOUR RESUME’
Tuesday 8 June (1.30pm - 4.30pm) City of Playford Operations Centre, 12 Bishopstone Road, Davoren Park, SA
Monday 21 June (1.30pm - 4.30pm) City of Onkaparinga Civic Centre, Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre, SA
Cost: $44
In the contemporary job market a high quality, role-specific resume is critical to success. Whether you’re in
the market for a new role or simply want to keep your resume up-to-date, this workshop will provide you with
the tools you need to create a resume that markets you. Topics covered include: tailoring your resume for
specific roles and pitfalls to avoid.
For further information contact the LGMA (SA) on telephone: 8100 9970 or 8100 9975 or email
executive@lgmasa.org.au or admin@lgmasa.org.au
JULY 2010
LGMA (SA) – 2010 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ‘KNOWING
YOURSELF – THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS’
Thursday 1 July (9.30am -12.30pm) - City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville, SA
Cost: $44
This workshop will demonstrate how to improve and enhance your workplace relationships by managing the
only person over whom you have complete control: you. Topics covered include: identifying your ‘buttons’,
managing your emotions and positive communication.
For further information contact the LGMA (SA) on telephone: 8100 9970 or 8100 9975 or email
executive@lgmasa.org.au or admin@lgmasa.org.au
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LGMA (SA) – 2010 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ‘MARKET
YOURSELF WITH YOUR RESUME’
Thursday 1 July (1.30-4.30pm) - City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville, SA
Cost: $44
In the contemporary job market a high quality, role-specific resume is critical to success. Whether you’re in
the market for a new role or simply want to keep your resume up-to-date, this workshop will provide you with
the tools you need to create a resume that markets you. Topics covered include: tailoring your resume for
specific roles and pitfalls to avoid.
For further information contact the LGMA (SA) on telephone: 8100 9970 or 8100 9975 or email
executive@lgmasa.org.au or admin@lgmasa.org.au
LGMA (SA) – 2010 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ‘NEGOTIATION
FOR WOMEN’
Friday 30 July (9.30am - 12.30pm) - City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre, 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville, SA
Cost: $44
Research demonstrates that women are often reluctant to enter into negotiations in the workplace. This
workshop will help you understand why negotiating is important and how to negotiate effectively. Topics
covered include: skills required for successful negotiation and negotiation pitfalls to avoid.
For further information contact the LGMA (SA) on telephone: 8100 9970 or 8100 9975 or email
executive@lgmasa.org.au or admin@lgmasa.org.au
AUGUST 2010
LGMA (SA) – 2010 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS ‘NEGOTIATION
FOR WOMEN’
Monday 2 August (9.30am-12.30pm) City of Onkaparinga Civic Centre, Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre, SA
Wednesday 4 August (9.00am-12.00pm) City of Playford Ops Centre, 12 Bishopstone Road, Davoren Park, SA
Cost: $44
Research demonstrates that women are often reluctant to enter into negotiations in the workplace. This
workshop will help you understand why negotiating is important and how to negotiate effectively. Topics
covered include: skills required for successful negotiation and negotiation pitfalls to avoid.
For further information contact the LGMA (SA) on telephone: 8100 9970 or 8100 9975 or email
executive@lgmasa.org.au or admin@lgmasa.org.au
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ALGWA (SA) - ‘THE TOP RUNG’ – DON’T LET YOUR HIGH HEELS STOP YOU CLIMBING
THE LADDER!
Friday 27 August (1.00pm – 4.00pm and 4.00pm – 5.00pm) - Unley Civic Centre, 181 Unley Road, Unley, SA
Cost: $35 members, $55 non-members
Concluding part of the ‘Climbing Your Ladder to Success’ series, this session with include:
 6 x 15 minute presentations/subjects coming from ‘Step Up’ sessions
 Electoral Commission
 Networking & Drinks and Nibbles
For further information contact ALGWA (SA) President Cr Betty Gill, telephone: 0417 868 283 or email
president.algwasa@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 2010
LGA of SA, LGMA (SA), Office for State/Local Government Relations (OSLGR) and ALGWA
(SA) – WOMEN IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE
Friday 17 September – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA
Further information on this event to be advised
LGA of SA – CATALYST WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Monday 20, Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 September, Thursday 14 & Friday 15 October and Monday 25 &
Tuesday 26 October (9.30am - 4.30pm) – Local Government House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide, SA
Cost: $1,606
This program is designed for female middle managers.
An eight-day leadership program which offers women at middle management level the opportunity to develop
the skills, knowledge and self-confidence required to undertake and excel in leadership roles within their
organisations. Outcomes will include: development of high level communication, leadership and performance
development skills, ability to deal successfully with conflict situations and heightened self-awareness in
interpersonal and group situations.
For online registrations go to www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/registertraining
For further information contact LGA of SA, telephone 8225 2035 or email training@lga.sa.gov.au
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE YEAR OF WOMEN
IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLEASE VISIT
www.lgwomen2010.org.au
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