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LG Professionals WA is the trusted professional community for people working in local government - strengthening capability, connection and leadership across the sector so that members feel supported, connected and heard.

🌱 Still time to join us this Thursday!Leading Self, Strengthening CommunityHope, resilience and strength for community d...
20/10/2026

🌱 Still time to join us this Thursday!
Leading Self, Strengthening Community

Hope, resilience and strength for community development leaders.

Join us for an afternoon of fresh thinking, practical insights and connection.

We're delighted to welcome Peter Kenyon, a passionate community builder with more than five decades of experience, to explore how we can shift our focus from what's missing in our communities to the strengths, talents and possibilities already there.

We'll also be joined by Befriend for a warm data lab - interactive session exploring the power of relationships and community connection.

📅 Thursday 22 October | 12:30–4:00 pm
đź“Ť City of Canning
đź’» Online attendance also available

Come along for the learning, stay for the conversations and connect with fellow community development professionals from across WA.

Places are still available!👉 Register here: https://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/Web/Learning-and-Events/Current-Events/Leading-Self-Strengthening-Community.aspx

12/10/2026

MEDIA RELEASE – SHIRE OF NORTHAMPTON APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

The Shire of Northampton has appointed Tralee Cable as its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive recruitment process.

Ms Cable currently serves as CEO of the Shire of Mt Magnet in Western Australia's Murchison Region, where she has led strengthened community engagement and corporate governance reviews since 2022.

Ms Cable began her career in local government in Meekatharra as the Community and Development Services Manager in 2018.

She is recognised for her adaptive and innovative leadership style, strong governance focus, and commitment to building high-performing, community-centred organisations and teams.

Her experience includes roles such as the Goldfields Regional Manager for the WA Primary Health Alliance, Accounting roles with RAC, the Department of Education, and Bethanie Inc., alongside many years as an undertaker and marriage celebrant, has given Ms Cable a strong love of community and appreciation of the unique role of Local Government.

Shire President, Liz Sudlow, said the Council was unanimous in its decision to appoint Ms Cable, who brings experience, values and leadership to the Shire of Northampton.

Ms Cable said, “Northampton is exciting, diverse and includes many townsites and ensuring each townsite is well serviced and heard from the Chief Executive Officer’s perspective will be of great importance to me”, “Northampton faces new development challenges in the next ten years and I look forward to working with the Council, staff and community over this period”

“I’m excited to be taking on the role and working with Council and community in developing the organisations future in this challenging period”

Ms Cable will commence on 8 December 2026. Mr Kenn Donohoe will remain in the Temporary Chief Executive role until this time.

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KENN DONOHOE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

🤝 Better engagement starts with the right approach.We've partnered with Aha! Consulting to bring you a practical new Eng...
12/10/2026

🤝 Better engagement starts with the right approach.

We've partnered with Aha! Consulting to bring you a practical new Engagement Series, designed specifically for local government professionals.

Across two focused one-day events, you’ll build practical skills, approaches and tools you can take straight back to your workplace helping you design better engagement and achieve stronger outcomes for your community.

đź“… Engagement Edge | Monday 19 October
Get the foundations right. Explore what effective engagement looks like and learn how to design purposeful, well-considered engagement.

đź“… Engagement Toolkit | Tuesday 20 October
Choose the right method for the job. Build your understanding of different engagement approaches and learn how to match the right tools and techniques to your situation.

Choose one day or save with the two-day package. 🙌

Whether you work in community engagement, communications, projects, organisational change or community development, this series is designed to give you practical ideas you can put into practice straight away.

👉 Find out more and register: https://lgprofessionalswa.org.au/engagement

Two events. One package. Practical learning you can put into practice straight away.

💻✨ Ready to level up your Excel skills?Whether you’re brushing up on basics or building your existing knowledge, our 1-d...
09/10/2026

💻✨ Ready to level up your Excel skills?

Whether you’re brushing up on basics or building your existing knowledge, our 1-day Microsoft Excel training program is designed to make spreadsheets simpler, faster, and more powerful.

And it's now available online!

From structuring spreadsheets and mastering formulas, to linking data across sheets and creating eye-catching charts, this workshop will give you practical tips, handy shortcuts, and confidence to tackle Excel like a pro.

Take the stress out of spreadsheets and discover how much easier your workday can be!

đź“… Monday 19 October 2026

đź”— Register Now: lgprofessionalswa.org.au/excel

🌟 Ready to lead? Nominations for the LG Professionals WA Board are closing soon.If you’re a Full or Fellow member lookin...
09/10/2026

🌟 Ready to lead? Nominations for the LG Professionals WA Board are closing soon.

If you’re a Full or Fellow member looking for an opportunity to step up, build your leadership and governance experience, and play a role in shaping the future of our association, now is the time to put your hand up.

Five positions are available on the LG Professionals WA Board of Management offering an opportunity to:

🔹 Build genuine leadership and governance experience
🔹 Have a direct say in our association’s strategic direction
🔹 Contribute to sector-wide advocacy and reform
🔹 Connect with fellow local government professionals and broaden your network

Nominations close at 5pm, Tuesday 13 October 2026.

Interested in nominating? Request the Board Candidate Information Pack and nomination form from our Returning Officer, Stacey Hutt, at [email protected].

🗓️ Key dates:
Nominations close: 5pm, 13 October
Voting opens: 9am, 14 October
Voting closes: 5pm, 3 November
Results declared: 4 November

Find out more at lgprofessionalswa.org.au/boardelection

Your experience, ideas, and perspective can help shape the future of LG Professionals WA.

Why not put your hand up?

All Hands on Deck: 2026 LG Professionals WA Annual State Conference đź“… 4-5 November | đź“Ť Crown Perth We're bringing togeth...
08/10/2026

All Hands on Deck: 2026 LG Professionals WA Annual State Conference
đź“… 4-5 November | đź“Ť Crown Perth

We're bringing together leading voices from research, community engagement, and local government to explore the latest evidence on social cohesion and what it means for local government leaders in Western Australia.

Through short presentations and a facilitated panel discussion, delegates at the Annual State Conference will consider practical strategies to build trust, strengthen relationships and lead communities through change.

And there’s plenty more on the agenda, with a packed program of thought-provoking sessions, practical insights and leading voices from across the sector visit our website to explore the full program.

All Hands on Deck is about bringing different perspectives together, sharing what's working and taking practical ideas back to the workplace.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.lgprofessionalswa.org.au/asc

🌟 LG Professionals WA Honour Awards – nominations deadline extended! 🌟We’ve extended the nomination deadline for the LG ...
07/10/2026

🌟 LG Professionals WA Honour Awards – nominations deadline extended! 🌟

We’ve extended the nomination deadline for the LG Professionals WA Honour Awards to give you a little more time to recognise an outstanding colleague, team, or initiative.

Whether they’re an Emerging Leader, driving Innovation, or making an exceptional contribution to our sector, this is your chance to recognise the people and achievements that deserve to be celebrated. 🏅

đź“… New nomination deadline: Friday, 9 October 2026

If there’s someone who deserves recognition, don’t miss this extra opportunity to put them forward.

👉 Nominate now: https://lgprofessionalswa.org.au/honourawards

07/10/2026

Looking forward to this one!

Join us on 3 November for Streets, Stories and Collaboration a behind-the-scenes afternoon exploring two community-led placemaking projects in Leederville and West Leederville.

It’s a great opportunity to get out, see what’s happening on the ground, hear the stories behind the projects and connect with others working across local government and placemaking.

Spaces are limited to just 40, so register now!

https://lgprofessionalswa.org.au/Web/Learning-and-Events/Current-Events/Streets-Stories-and-Collaboration.aspx

And while you’re there, don’t forget to secure your spot at the LG Professionals WA Annual State Conference on 4–5 November.

https://lgprofessionalswa.org.au/Web/Learning-and-Events/Current-Events/Annual-State-Conference.aspx

Two great opportunities to connect, learn and be inspired. 🙌

We’d love to see you there!

06/10/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Day of Older Persons, recognising the valuable contributions older Western Australians make to communities across our state. To mark the occasion, applications are now open for our 2026 Age-friendly Communities Connectivity Grants Program.

If your local government or not-for-profit organisation delivers projects, programs, events or activities that support age-friendly communities, you are encouraged to apply. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for initiatives that:

🔹Challenge ageism
🔹Reduce loneliness and social isolation
🔹Strengthen older people’s connections with their communities

A second funding stream is also available to support local governments working towards membership of the World Health Organization's Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

đź“… Applications close Friday 13 November.
➡️ To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dFWrx4hc

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Suite 8b, Level 1, 180 Scarborough Beach Road
Mount Hawthorn, WA
6016

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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08 9271 1136

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