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LGMS was proud to attend the LGMA Annual Conference in Cairns in September.

With Safe Work Month and Mental Health Week in October fast approaching, Office of Industrial Relations would like to offer our LGW members a 50% discount on tickets to the events on offer

Council information systems can be vulnerable to cyber-attacks, resulting in disruptions to financial and operational activities.

The theme of the October 2021 National Safe Work Month is "think safe. work safe. be safe."

LGMS is out on the road visiting Queensland Councils as part of the LGAQ Elected Member Updates

The LGW mutual scheme will be running 2-day Blueline Investigation™ facilitation training providing participants with the skills and tools needed to facilitate a Blueline investigation.

The August Local Government Risk Management Foucs Group was a success despite the last-minute shift to virtual delivery.

When significant events occur that result in physical damage to the assets of a community, local authorities will usually be involved on the front lines providing support.

ISO45003 - is coming. It aims to provide better support around the issue of psychological health and safety in the workplace.

Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information.

Earlier this year LGW launched a Mutual Risk Obligations Program to further strengthen the Local Government Workcare (LGW) scheme by ensuring members fully comply with their legislative obligations.

To assist member Councils LGW has produced a series of PPE fact sheets which can be used to support PPE Training, Awareness and Familiarisation.

LGMS working closely with member councils to progress their ERM practices.

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us how important events are for the social fabric and wellbeing of our communities.

The start of the new financial year also marks the start of the first reporting year of the LGW Mutual Risk Obligations. What do councils need to undertake as part of the program?