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2022 Aboriginal Engagement and Reconciliation Forum Highlights
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WALGA Aboriginal Engagement Forum
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WALGA’s sixth Aboriginal Reconciliation and Engagement Forum is done and dusted for another year, attracting over 200 delegates from Local Government, State Government, non-for-profits and the private sector. The Forum featured the inspirational work occurring between Local Governments and Aboriginal communities. Our indigenous leaders and allies shared personal stories and advice that was emotional, empowering and motivating.
We heard from Daniel Morrison, CEO of Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, who shared that we are in a movement of change for Aboriginal people, and we all have the opportunity to incorporate Aboriginal ways of doing and being into our organisations. Nolan Hunter talked about not letting the past be a burden by facing up to it, and how the ‘history is calling’ campaign aims to support the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Local Government case studies presented on the day provided inspiration by demonstrating leading examples of projects in action, proving that the sector is best placed to deliver positive and lasting outcomes
Presentations and resources from the day can be accessed on WALGA’s website here.
Now is your opportunity to act on what you learnt and advance reconciliation in our State.
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Mental Health Week 8-15 October
This week is Mental Health Week, a time to highlight the connection between social determinants and mental health, and promote effective prevention strategies to keep people mentally healthy.
Find out more here.
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WA Public Libraries Strategy 2022 – 2026
The release of the WA Public Libraries strategy 2022-2026 will ensure libraries continue to make a real difference for the Western Australian community.
View the Strategy here.
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Children's Week 2022
Running from 22 - 30 October, this is a week that celebrates the rights of the child. Find supporting resources and information about a events being held across the State here.
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Trails Forum 2022
This year's forum, to be held on Friday, 21 October in Crawley, will have a spotlight on metropolitan Local Governments and how they can benefit from the development of mountain bike and hiking trails in and around Perth.
Find out more here.
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Release of At Risk Youth Strategy 2022-2027
The Department of Communities have released the Strategy which provides support for young people with complex and multiple problems who are most at risk of requiring intervention.
Find out more here.
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Youth Week 2023 Grants Open
Grants of $1,500 and $3,000 are available. Round closes on Friday, 25 November. Find out more here.
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International Day of People with Disability Grants
Grants are available up $1,000. Round Closes Friday, 24 October. Find out more here.
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Upcoming Events & Training
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Certified CPTED Training
The online 6 week, flexible, Design Out Crime course, starts on 17 October. Next course in February 2023. Read more here
Parks & Leisure State Conference
Early bird registrations now open for conference, 9-11 November in Perth. Read more here
Health Promotion Short Course
The four-day face to face short course at Curtin University is on 21-24 November. Read more here.
International Volunteer Managers Day Forum
Volunteering WA are hosting a forum on Monday, 7 November, in celebration of volunteer managers. Register here.
Workshops for Volunteer Managers
Free workshops hosted by Volunteering WA during October. Find out more here.
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2022 Trails Forum
The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries will host the 2022 Trails Forum in Perth on Friday, 21 October. Read more here.
Peeling the Advocacy Avocado
LG Professionals is hosting this event in Perth on Thursday, 1 December with live streaming available. Read more here.
WA Mental Health Conference 2022
Explore practical implications of mental health in the workplace and community settings.7-8 November. Register here.
Community Citizen of the Year Awards
The awards recognise individuals and organisations making a notable contribution. Applications close Monday, 31 October. Read more here.
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Do you have a story to share?
Want to share your community development, community safety or related field successes, new resources or promote a new project that will benefit other Local Governments?
We want to include your stories in our newsletter.
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WALGA Resilient Communities Team
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