LEMA Review Online Workshops and Survey Now Live!
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WALGA and the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) Business Unit are working in partnership with key stakeholders to identify options to improve Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA). WALGA has received AWARE funding to undertake the Local Government consultation for the LEMA Review.
Six face-to-face workshops have now been delivered in Geraldton, Stirling, Katanning, Bunbury, Northam and Victoria Park.
Online workshops will be delivered in October to ensure Local Governments unable to attend a face-to-face workshop have an opportunity to contribute to the LEMA Review.
- 13 October – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Open to Kimberley, Pilbara, and Upper Gascoyne Zone Local Governments
- 13 October – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm– Open to all Local Governments
- 14 October – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Open to Murchison and Goldfields Zone Local Governments
- 14 October – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Open to all Local Governments
Register here for a free online LEMA Review workshop.
Local Governments are also encouraged to provide written feedback on the WALGA LEMA Issues Review Paper or respond to the LEMA Review Survey by COB Monday, 24 October.
For more information contact Simone Ruane, Project Lead LEMA Review via 9213 2049 or sruane@walga.asn.au.
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Bush Fire Brigade Advocacy Position
On Friday, 9 September, WALGA's State Council adopted a new advocacy position on the future management of bush fire brigades, ahead of consultation on the Consolidated Emergency Services Act expected in 2023. Read more.
Image Credit: DFES Incident Photographer Morton Boe
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Disaster Ready Fund
The Federal Government has committed to providing up to $200 million per year to support mitigation projects under the Disaster Ready Fund introduced in Parliament earlier this month.
Read more.
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National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
See information here on the new national agency responsible for PPRR.
August SEMC Communique
The State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) met on Thursday, 4 August. Read the communique here.
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AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook
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Roadside Vegetation Management
WALGA has partnered with the Shire of Pingelly to host a field day to talk about managing road reserves in the Wheatbelt region, including bushfire risk mitigation. Registrations close Friday, 23 September. Register here.
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EM Training for Local Government Leaders
Last year, WALGA launched a new emergency management training course targeted at Local Government executives and Elected Members. The next course is running on Thursday, 6 October - two days after the WA Local Government convention! Register here.
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Emergency Management for Local Government
Thursday, 29 September, In-person
Register here.
WALGA Field Day: Roadside Vegetation Management
Thursday, 29 September, In-person
Register here.
Community Disaster Recovery for Local Government
Friday, 30 September, In-person
Register here.
2022 WA Local Government Convention
3 and 4 October, In-person
More information here.
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2022 WALGA Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum
Wednesday, 5 October, In-person
Register here.
Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders
Thursday, 6 October, In-person
Register here.
LEMA Review Online Workshops
13 and 14 October, Online
Register here.
Recovery Coordinators Course for Local Government
24 and 25 October, In-person
Register here.
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Want to share something with the sector?
Want to share your successes, promote a new project, have a key question answered or collaborate with other Local Governments? We want to hear from you about any stories or initiatives to share with the sector.
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WALGA contacts
Susie Moir, Policy Manager, Resilient Communities, 9213 2058
Rachel Armstrong, Senior Policy Advisor, Emergency Management 9213 2064
Cassandra Mora, Policy Officer, Emergency Management, 9213 2044
Simone Ruane, Project Lead, LEMA Review, 9213 2049
Contact the Emergency Management team via em@walga.asn.au
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