Themes of the conference have been chosen to support women in local government with the knowledge and practical skills needed to advance their career, including:

• Moving up / Climbing up the ladder
• Working within the Community
• Working Within Your LG
• So Now You’ve Got The Job What Next?

Speakers have been chosen to share their secrets of success, stories of triumph and the creation of opportunities through adversity.

Held at Swan River’s Ascot Quays Hotel, the conference includes presentations from:

• Lyn Russell, General Manager of Wagga Wagga City Council
• HR Consultant,  Anne Lake
• Director General for the Department for Planning & Infrastructure, Eric Lumsden,
• Advocate for victims and victims’ rights,  Patti Chong

And interactive panel sessions, involving:

• CEO for City of Mandurah,  Mark Newman
• Director at City of Gosnells,  Adelle Cochran
• CEO of Shire of Moora,  Lynnette O’Reilly

Women’s Conferences held by LGMA have proven to be greatly beneficial to all whom attended, with feedback comments including:

‘I definitely got a lot out of this conference both personally and for my organisation current and future’

‘Fascinating, thoroughly captivating.  Not a boring moment.  Speakers very motivational.’

‘Panel session the most helpful of all presentations – relative to me and my concerns with info from women who have been there, done that.’

‘Brilliant and captivating two days.  Learnt a lot and definitely felt inspired again’

This is a wonderful opportunity not to be missed, we look forward to seeing you there.

The cost for the conference is $495 including GST for the full conference and $330 including GST for a one day registration.

A full program and registration form will be available in the near future.