The Budget contains important measures reflective of the WALGA’s advocacy in areas of road safety, health, housing, emergency management, telecommunications and safer children's crossings.
WALGA is pleased to see funding provided in areas that will support Local Government and will continue to advocate for missed opportunities on behalf of its Members and the communities they represent.
Centred around the theme ‘Leading People: Compassion, Compliance and Collaboration’ this year’s program features a stellar line up of ER and HR experts and speakers from the WA public and private sector.
Plus, networking, collaboration, practical Local Government case studies and learnings.
The 2025 Local Government Directory is now available! At WALGA, we take pride in delivering this indispensable resource, fostering collaboration and efficiency across the Local Government sector, and we hope it is as essential of a resource to you.
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) is an independent, member-based, not-for-profit organisation representing and supporting the WA Local Government sector. Our membership includes all 139 Local Governments in the State. WALGA uses its influence, support and expertise to deliver better outcomes for WA Local Governments and their communities.
We are proactive, passionate and committed about providing the support Local Governments need to best serve their local communities. Our people are top tier, subject matter experts in the fields that matter to Local Governments: Employee Relations, Governance, Local Laws, Procurement and Tax Services advice.
Our WALGA experts provide policy input to State and Federal Government that ensures the Local Government perspective is heard.
Our expertise spans Member Services, Policy and Advocacy, all under one roof. We participate in and lead working/reference groups and committees and provide proactive solutions to Local, State and Federal Government.
This course is designed for Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) who have previously completed their initial five-day HSR Training course and...
This five-day course provides elected Health and Safety Representatives in WA with the required information and skills to assist them to exercise...
Applications open for the Local Government program, to enhance understanding of risk-informed...
The Local Government Reform proposal for Communications Agreements (between the Council and CEO...
WALGA hosted our Local Government Emergency Management Forum at the City of Stirling.
WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.
