Grant Writing Webinar Series

Dates:

Part one: Tuesday 21 July

Part two: Wednesday 22 July

Part three: Thursday 23 July

Time: 9:00am - 10:00am

Cost: Entry from $330.00 (GST inclusive) per person for the three-part series - available to all Council Officers 

Entry from $550.00 (GST inclusive) for two people to attend the three- part series - available to all Council Officers

Course Content (across the 3 webinars): 

• Creating Grants Templates
• Creating a Council Grants Policy
• Creating a “Grants Writing Team” within Council
• Grant Writing Tips – How to draft, edit and proofread your application
• Are you drafting your grant application to get the best possible return?
• Review of Council Grant Policies and Procedures.  Do they need to be revised?
• Inter-Council Communication on Grant Applications
• Internal Evaluation Processes
• Sustainability – what happens after the grant?
• Advocacy, Networking and Relationship Management outside Council
• How to apply for State and Federal Government Grants
• How to apply for Philanthropic Funding

Please Note: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification.  Attendance is expected for all 3 sessions. This event will not be recorded.

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here. 

Presenter: Keith Whelan - The Grants Guy

LGMA Members: This webinar is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member.

To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues. 

Limited places are available - be quick!

Date: This is a three-part series designed for Frontline Customer Service Officers.

Part one: Tuesday 28 July

Part two: Wednesday 29 July

Part three: Thursday 30 July

Time: 10:00am - 11:20am

Cost: Entry from $330.00 (GST inclusive) per person for the three-part series - available to all Council Officers 

Entry from $550.00 (GST inclusive) for two people to attend the three- part series - available to all Council Officers

Learning Outcomes:  Participants will - 

Please Note: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation.  Attendance is expected for all 3 sessions. This event will not be recorded.

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here. 

Thank you to our Partner:

LGMA Members: This webinar series is eligible to be redeemed under the complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you'd like to redeem this series.

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

Young Officers Network

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The goal of this network is to foster relationships, collaborate with other councils and share resources.

This exchange is run by LGMA's young officers and is designed for officers under 35 to attend. 

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Scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded. 

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to events@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.  

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Facilities Management Village Exchange

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Environment and Sustainability Village Exchange

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This Village provides a forum for officers to get together, share information, receive updates on the latest legislation and policies and, ultimately help each other improve service to our communities

Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded. 

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded.

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Remaining exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded. 

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:             

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded. 

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This event will not be recorded. 

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Remaining scheduled exchange sessions for 2026:

Cost: Complimentary to Council Subscribers

Agenda: Please submit items for the agenda to projects@lgmaqld.org.au

Use of AI notetakers: The use of AI notetakers (e.g. Tactiq, Otter.ai, Fireflies etc.) is not permitted in any LGMA-hosted webinars or online events. Please refer to our policy here.

NOTE: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification. This even will not be recorded.

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