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By: Patrika
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A new initiative as part of the LGIS Health and Wellbeing program will provide all local government staff with access to a series of financial wellbeing workshops. It's just another benefit of LGIS membership

With inflation rising and the cost of living increasing, many people across WA are feeling financially squeezed. Financial pressures can be a significant stress factor for some and its impacts can spill over into personal and work life.

LGIS have partnered with the Financial Counsellors' Association of WA to deliver a series of workshops to build financial resilience, supplying attendees with a range of tools and strategies to manage their money during times of personal challenge.

Participants will also learn about the support mechanisms available to them such as the national debt helpline, develop an understanding of how free financial counselling can help, and the importance of seeking assistance early.

Over the next year the following workshops will be delivered:

  • Your money your way part 1 – Managing your money, tools and resources to make it work for you!
  • Your money your way part 2 – Savings tips, financial wellbeing, and support
  • Plan for your future – Superannuation awareness and preparedness
  • Financial protection – Insurance awareness and pitfall considerations
  • Reducing your debt – Strategies to reduce your debts and be financially fit
  • Unexpected financial hits – Preparing to be financially resilient 

The first workshops will be run in August. There are two sessions one for metropolitan and another for regional local government staff. Members are encouraged to promote these workshops to their staff and encourage them to attend.

All workshops will be delivered by Zoom. Recordings will be kept for one month and available to members to share with their staff.

Your money your way (Part 1) – August 2022


This workshop will cover understanding and identifying financial stressors, alongside what financial wellbeing looks like for you. Participants will be coached on appreciating their existing strengths and how they can build on them. Lastly the session will also explore savings tools and resources and other support options available.

There will be two sessions: 

  • Metro webinar - Tuesday 30 August 2022 @ 11am

https://mmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016593259291/WN_WECQDN4vQZaHBkXgya6z1A

  • Regional/remote webinar - Wednesday 31 August 2022 @ 11am

https://mmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916593269068/WN_uQ_-oqYmRKW3zk11zl-rPg

To register your interest in the workshop series contact june.fletcher@lgiswa.com.au

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