LGMA QUEENSLAND COMPASS SERIES (PREVIOUSLY BRANCH CONFERENCES)
Every year, each of LGMA's regional branches holds an event which is the perfect opportunity LGMA Members and Non Members to get together and obtain updates on Local Government issues and accomplishments and to hear from experts on topics relevant to the local government industry and region.
It is also a great opportunity to network with your colleagues within local government at the various social events that complement the conference agenda.
Branch Compass Series Dates
Our Branch Conferences are now known as Compass Series events. The Branch Compass Series events will be held over the follow dates and locations.
5 - 6 March 2012 South East Queensland Compass Series Redland
The 2012 South East Queensland Compass Series themed, A Week is a Long Time in Politics, will be held at the Redland Performing Arts Centre on 5-6 March 2012. The programme and registration form can be downloaded here.
Remember, this event is open to all members, not just those in the South East Queensland branch.
13 - 14 March 2012 Central Queensland Compass Series Birdsville
The 2012 Central Queensland Compass Series will be held in Birdsville from 13-14 March 2012. We are now calling for submissions from local government practitioners' who would like to nominate themselves as a prospective presenter at this conference and for suggestions towards suitable conference themes and topics.
Presenters should provide a 100 word abstract or synopsis no later than Friday 27 January 2012. For more information, contact Joanna on 07 3174 5005 or joanna@lgmaqld.org.au
3 - 4 May 2012 North Queensland Compass Series Townsville
The 2012 North Queensland Compass Series will be held in Townsville from 3-4 May 2012. More information on this event will be provided at a later date. Watch this space!
Past Branch events and presentations:
North Queensland Branch Annual Compass Series (6 - 8 April 2011)
The 2011 North Queensland Branch Annual Compass Series was held on the Tablelands from 6 - 8 April 2011. The Branch Executive, together with the host council, Tablelands Regional Council, presented a thought provoking programme of sessions and speakers focussed on 'Riding the Wave of Change'.
The following presentations have been made available by the speakers at this year's Compass Series:
Thursday 7 April 2011
The Ins and Outs of Managing Information
Nick Clarke, General Manager Governance - Redland City Council
Spotlight on Asset Management
Darlene Irvine, Executive Officer - FNQ ROC
Creating a High Performance State for You and Your Workplace
Cris Popp - Workplace Wellbeing
Monitoring and Managing Community Plans
John Finlay, Chief Executive Office - Whitsunday Regional Council
Friday 8 April 2011
Planning with the Environment in Mind
Dan Staley - Department of Local Government and Planning
Stengthening Organisational and Staff Resilience
David Whittingham, Consulting Psychologist - PsyCare
Renewable Energy: An Emerging Industry
Sera Rohan, Senior Planner - RPS
Simon Mahar, Principal - Landscape Architecture - RPS
Central Queensland Branch Annual Compass Series (29-30 March 2011)
The 2011 Central Queensland Branch Annual Compass Series was held in Capella from 29-30 March 2011. The Branch Executive, together with the host council, Central Highlands Regional Council, presented a thought provoking programme of sessions and speakers focussed on 'Business as UNusual'.
The following presentations have been made available by the speakers at this year's Compass Series:
Tuesday 29 March 2011
Flood Event
Clr Peter Maguire, Mayor, Central Highlands Regional Council
The Road Ahead........The Future of Local Government in Queensland
Brett de Chastel, de Chastel & Associates
Global Challenges for Local Government Managers
Emeritus Professor Robert Miles, Executive Director, Miles Consulting Services
Affordable Housing Problems - Could this be your Solution?
Mark Crawley, Chief Executive Officer, Isaac Regional Council
Disaster - What We Have Learnt
Des Howard, Chief Executive Officer, Barcaldine Regional Council
Tony Cullen, Executive Manager Marketing & Engagement, Rockhampton Regional Council
Jenny Nuss, Manager Employee Services, Central Highlands Regional Council
Strengthening Organisational and Staff Resilience in the Face of Natural Disaster
David Whittingham, Consulting Psychologist, Consortia/PsyCare
Janice Schloss, Consulting Psychologist, Consortia/PsyCare
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Building and Shaping our Future Communities
Gary White, Government Planner, Growth Management Queensland
A Fleeting Moment......A Fleet Operations Case Study
Andrew Reid, Director Commercial Services, Banana Shire Council
Greg Curtis, Manager Fleet & Waste Services, Banana Shire Council
Dallas Mewah, DALnet Business Solutions
Open Forum
NDRAA Funding - Michelle McFadyen, Chief Executive Officer, Longreach Regional Council
For more information on this conference or to request a copy of the full programme from this conference please contact LGMA Qld on 07 3174 5006 or email admin@lgmaqld.org.au.
Darling Downs and South West Queensland Branch Annual Conference (19 - 20 August 2010)
The 2010 Darling Downs and South West Queensland Branch Annual Conference was held in Goondiwindi from 19 - 20 August 2010. The Branch Executive, together with the host council, Goondiwindi Regional Council, presented a action packed program of sessions and speakers focused on "In a Time of Change".
The following presentations have been made available by the speakers at this year's Annual Branch Conference:
Thursday 19 August 2010
Queensland Local Government and the Murray Darling Basin - What is the relationship?
David Hayward, Goondiwindi Regional Council
Rail, Hail or Shine. Do you have a plan?
Scott Walsh, Emergency Management Queensland
The Rural Management Challenge: What's it all about?
George Frangos, Central Highlands Regional Council
Introducing COLIN
Kerri Anderson, Western Downs Regional Council
Friday 20 August 2010
Community Planning - Opportunity or Threat?
Roberta Bonnin, Redland City Council
An Economic Update
Michael Anthonisz, Queensland Treasury Corporation
Changing Roads to Avoid Burnout
Steve Bagi, Actuate Consulting
North Queensland Branch Annual Conference (12 - 14 April 2010)
The 2010 North Queensland Branch Annual Conference was held in Cooktown from 12-14 April 2010. The Branch Executive, together with the host council, Cook Shire Council, presented an outstanding program of sessions and speakers centered around the theme “Measuring Up…”.
The following presentations have been made available by the speakers at this year's Annual Branch Conference
Tuesday 13 April 2010
In the Spotlight: Community Engagement
David Jeffrey, GHD
Defining Misconduct in Local Government
Kylee Rumble, Crime and Misconduct Commission
Wednesday 14 April 2010
How to Succeed in Business Without Failing Life!
Graham Hyman
For more information on this conference or to request a copy of the full program from this conference please contact LGMA Qld on 07 3174 5006 or email.
