WALGA

‼️Join the WALGA, DFES & State Emergency Management Committee webinar this week ‼️

💻 What’s new in Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) webinar
📅 Friday, 4 September
⌚ 11:30am to 12:30pm
🔗 Online register here:
https://ow.ly/T7kG50ZHcmF

Hear from DFES, State Emergency Management Committee and WALGA presenters. Learn about:
◾Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) templates & guidance
◾ Minimum requirements for LEMA
◾ An overview of the new approach
◾ Local Governments Implementation support
◾ Questions & Answered

*Please make sure to register to receive the webinar recording.

🪴National Biosecurity Week 2026 – Protecting what we value

Local Governments play a key role in protecting our environment and agricultural industries through initiatives such as w**d control, pest management, and combatting threats like the Polyphagous shot-hole borer and H5 bird flu.

Through coordinated action, shared responsibility, and timely response across all levels of government, industry and the community, we all work together to protect Australia's unique environment.

Yesterday, the Cities of Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham hosted a joint H5 Bird Flu Recovery Exercise, bringing together Local Government officers, State Government agencies, wildlife carers, WALGA and other partners to workshop response and recovery planning.

The exercise provided an opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and continue a coordinated response to H5 Bird Flu.

City of Cockburn City of Kwinana City of Rockingham – Local Government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

🔊 Local Government Officers - registration closes this week for WALGA's inaugural Convention Officer Module. Get your ticket now!

Transforming Services Module | Thursday, 17 September | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

In a Convention first, this professional development and networking opportunity is designed specifically for Local Government Officers, to upskill on 👇

💻 AI 101: Tools, risks and real-world applications including bespoke Council AI Diagnostic
💻 Smarter Together: Shared Services in Local Government

Get team together and secure your tickets before registration closes this week!
🔗 https://ow.ly/8bqp50ZFXhc

‼️Final call out for Convention tickets ‼️

If you haven’t already secured your spot for the must-attend-event on the Local Government calendar then now is the time - registration closes this week!

Don't miss your chance to join Local Government leaders, Elected Members, CEOs, Officers and sector partners at next month's Local Government Convention.

What's on offer:
🌟 Ministerial insights
🌟 Inspirational keynote presentations
🌟 Educational breakout sessions in this year’s dynamic program
🌟 Robust discussion on the most pressing sector issues
🌟 AI 101 Masterclass
🌟 Dedicated Officer module
Plus, iconic events, networking opportunities and the very best products and services at the exhibition!

Secure a final ticket now before it's too late 👇
https://ow.ly/YrNZ50ZFX7R

We can't wait to welcome old friends and new to this year's Convention. See you next month!

LCG26 | 16 to 18 September | PCEC

Round two of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program opens tomorrow, with many Local Government facilities and venues taking part!

Available for eligible WA children aged 5 to 15, families can claim up to four $50 vouchers per household to attend arts and cultural events, redeemable until 31 May 2027.

For more information, visit https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/kids-access-all-areas

Pictured: The Esperance Museum, celebrating 50 years in 2026 Shire of Esperance

*WALGA*
Meeting with Minister McBain to discuss road funding and equity models as well as disaster recovery support. Appreciative of the opportunity to discuss the sectors position whilst Minister is in town.

🙌 Trusted Suppliers, Better Outcomes - WALGA's Preferred Supplier Program (PSP) 🙌

For over 25 years WALGA's PSP has been helping Local Governments simplify procurement, save time and secure value-for-money outcomes for their communities.

Meet Moduplay Group - for almost a decade this Australian play equipment manufacturer has been part of WALGA's PSP, working with Local Governments across WA to deliver spaces that encourage active lifestyles, social connection and commmunity wellbeing.

Read about Moduplay's journey & learn more about WALGA's PSP here 👇 https://ow.ly/gQgi50ZymEG

Moduplay Group City of Bunbury City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
City of Vincent