Research and Policy Foresight
The objective of the research and policy foresight program is to support evidence-based policy formulation, promote informed debate on key policy issues and help address major challenges facing local government.
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Innovation and Best Practice
This program will disseminate good examples of innovation and better practice in local government, and
facilitates and encourages knowledge and experience sharing. Showcased case studies will identify, highlight and promote innovation from across the local...
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Governance and Strategic Leadership
The objective of the program is to increase understanding of effective strategic leadership and to build the capacity of local government to achieve consistently high standards in leadership and governance. The program has three key activities:
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Organisation Capacity Building
The objective of the organisation capacity building program is to build local government capacity in key areas of planning, management and service delivery.
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Rural-remote and Indigenous Local Government
The objective of the Rural-Remote and Indigenous Local Government Program is to identify and address specific governance and capacity building issues facing rural, remote and Indigenous councils.
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Workforce Development
The objective of the workforce development program is to address specific skills shortages and gaps in the professional workforce, as well as broader requirements for enhanced expertise, and to establish local government as an employer of choice. The program has two...
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 | Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Network | |
IKEN provides a range of methods and tools for information exchange, collaboration, mutual learning and shared insights. This includes forums, discussion groups, case studies, multi-media, opinion pieces and social media where local government practitioners can readily interact with their peers and other stakeholders from across the nation. View Website » | ||
 | Local Government Research Network | |
This network has been created to assist the Australian local government sector locate the latest papers and articles on local government related subjects of interest. It is also designed to build knowledge about the range of research being carried out in different areas of local government and to build networks between researchers and practitioners. View Website » | ||
 | Local Government eLearning Exchange | |
eLearning covers a broad set of applications including web-based learning, computer-based learning, mLearning (using mobile technologies), virtual classrooms, streaming of content (eg. webcasting and podcasting), and digital collaboration. eLearning is also used for distance education, in-class teaching, and blended learning. View Website » | ||
 | Australian Local Government Workforce and Employment Census | |
The Australian Local Government Workforce and Employment Census (formerly the National Minimum Dataset) has been designed to collect standardised workforce data from all 565 councils across Australia, to allow workforce analysis by region, council classification and by state. The information will be used to improve workforce planning capacity within individual councils and to support sector-wide and jurisdictional efforts to address skill shortages, enhance the professionalism of local government and facilitate greater workforce diversity. View Website » |
