NEW DATE! Tuesday 20 April, 2021

Before 2020 hit us with a curve ball workplace mental health was already a significant issue for WA local governments. COVID-19 and the challenges of 2020 have compounded existing issues and the topics of mental health, stress management and resilience are more pressing than ever for local government leaders, people and risk managers.

Psychological injury claims have grown in recent years throughout WA, and LGIS has seen this reflected within the local government sector.

WA local governments are proactively seeking strategies to create mentally healthy workplaces to have happier more productive staff and reduce the number of psychological injuries within their organisations.

The Local Government Workforce Risk Forum has been developed recognising that safe supportive workplaces don't just happen – that they are created with intent and purpose.

This special event has been curated by LGIS to address issues currently faced by local governments. Over the course of the day experts in their field will explore:

Creating happy and resilient teams
Thriving, happy and productive workplaces
Psychological health and stress management
How to fight fairly and be effective at work
Local government insights, sector leaders share strategies and experiences

Full program and booking form can be downloaded from the link at the right of the page.

Practical workshops

In the afternoon participants will take part in hands-on workshops with subject matter experts. Workshop facilitators will work with participants to explore local government scenarios and apply practical strategies learned in the workshops. Participants will leave each workshop with practical strategies that can be immediately implemented in their organisation.

Program overview

9:00 am	REGISTRATIONS
9:30 am	Keynote Speaker - Dr Tim Sharp
10:15 am	Thrive @ Work \| Assoc. Prof. Karina Jorritsma, Curtin University
10: 45 am	MORNING TEA
11:05 am	Psychologocal health and stress management \| Ian Shakespeare, CEO SMG Health
11:35 am	How to fight fairley and be effective at work \| John Scotland, Accredited Mediator
12:05 pm	Local Government Insights - Panel Discussion
12:45 pm	LUNCH
1:30 pm	Concurrent practical workshops Workshop 1 - Skills for embracing differnce Workshop 2 - Creating a workplace where peopl thrive Workshop 3 - Stress management and pyschological first aid
3:00 pm	SUNDOWNER

Event details

The Workforce Risk Forum is a must for all WA local government leaders, risk and people managers. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORM

Date:	Tuesday 16 February, 2021 NEW DATE! Tuesday 20 April, 2021
Time:	9:00am to 4:30pm (morning tea, lunch plus sundowner drinks and nibbles)
Venue:	Botanical Rooms, Crown Perth, Burswood
Cost:	Full Day - presentations and workshops, $250 (+GST) per person Half Day - morning presentations only, $190 (+GST) per person
Bookings:	Download and complete the booking form. Return to Anne Clarke by Tuesday 13 April, 2021. Email anne.clarke@lgiswa.com.au or call 9483 8850