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• 2026 Ignite Program

  • Start
    12 Feb 2026
  • End
    08 Dec 2026
  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Various
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  The LG Professionals SA Ignite Program is a leadership learning path for supervisors, team leaders and coordinators in local government across South Australia.

  The focus of the program is to enable those who have limited experience in managing and leading people to develop the competencies required to be successful in their role. 

  Download the full prospectus here.

  
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• 2026 Strategic Management Program

  • Start
    26 Feb 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    11 Sep 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Adelaide University
  • Spaces left
    8

  

  Developed in partnership with Adelaide University and local government experts, the Strategic Management Program (SMP) has been designed to increase the skills and capabilities of leaders and managers in local government.

  Participants will build high-level leadership and management skills within a local government context, and learn technical skills to manage business functions and enhance innovation, strategic thinking, business acumen and operational excellence. 

  Please note: As at 19 December 2025 the Prospectus has been updated with new dates for Module 3.

  Download the prospectus here

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• 2026 Emerging Leaders Program

  • Start
    28 May 2026
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  • End
    27 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Various Locations
  • Spaces left
    0

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  The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a program aimed to provide participants with a greater level of comprehension and understanding of local government; increased understanding of leadership concepts and practices and how to integrate these learnings into the workplace, increased confidence; enhanced self-awareness; an appreciation of and an ability to work with different personality types; the opportunity to challenge their assumptions. 

  Registrations open Wednesday 14 January 2026.

  Download the prospectus here.

  Check your Council Classification here. 

  
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• Incremental Innovation

  • When
    13 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

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  Proudly delivered in partnership with LG Professionals NSW.

  In a world defined by rapid change and emerging technologies, innovation is often associated with large-scale transformation, redesigning departments, redefining roles, and redeploying talent. These initiatives tend to capture the headlines. However, within local government, where established processes guide performance and work often spans multiple teams, innovation can feel complex, disruptive, and even detrimental to productivity.
  
  But what if innovation didn’t have to be large or disruptive? What if it could be incremental? By applying the principles of innovation in small, practical ways, organisations can foster a culture of curiosity, creativity and continuous improvement. Even large, complex organisations with legacy systems can embrace change in manageable and meaningful ways.
  
  This session explores how two councils have successfully embedded incremental innovation and continuous improvement into their operations. They will share their experiences, demonstrating how creating space for staff to contribute ideas, test them safely, and refine workflows can transform organisational performance. Participants will gain practical insights and real examples that can be applied within their own roles in local government.
  
  Maricopa County, Arizona
  At Maricopa County, staff process thousands of property documents each day. While experienced teams bring deep operational knowledge, established routines can sometimes limit openness to change. Rather than pursuing a large-scale overhaul, the organisation focused on incremental innovation.
  
  Staff were encouraged to identify challenges, suggest improvements, and experiment with new approaches in a safe and supported environment. Leaders were equipped with the skills to foster curiosity, encourage idea generation, and support continuous improvement.
  
  As ideas emerged from across the organisation, small efficiencies in individual tasks began to accumulate. These incremental gains reduced repetitive effort, improved accuracy, and freed up capacity for more complex work, without increasing resourcing. Regular check-ins, cross-team collaboration, and clear accountability ensured momentum was maintained. Long-serving employees contributed valuable insights, while newer staff introduced fresh perspectives. Over time, this approach embedded a culture where everyone felt empowered to contribute, and incremental innovation became part of the organisational norm.
  
  Sutherland Shire Council
  At Sutherland Shire Council, continuous improvement has been a strategic priority, strongly championed by the CEO and embedded through the leadership team’s approach to organisational development.
  
  Recognising that innovation is often overlooked in environments with long-tenured staff, leaders have taken a respectful and inclusive approach. They actively acknowledge the deep organisational knowledge of experienced employees and leverage their expertise to improve workflows, strengthen ways of working, and support transitions into more contemporary roles.
  
  This approach balances respect for the organisation’s history with a clear focus on the future, ensuring staff feel valued while adapting to evolving expectations and opportunities. At the same time, the leadership team has remained committed to strengthening the fundamentals, clarifying processes, building capability, and creating the conditions necessary for sustainable, long-term improvement across the organisation.

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• AI Transformation: Introduction to AI

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Join us for an eye-opening and educational session on the potential of AI!

  Discover how AI is enhancing productivity, transforming industries and unlocking new opportunities to be efficient. We’ll delve into the benefits of AI and its offerings; from automating routine tasks to driving innovation. Learn how AI has been used for years up until this point, and how AI has developed over time to be more accessible and user-friendly as ever.

  To support you in your journey, this session will explore the challenges and risks associated with AI, including ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Learn practical strategies to mitigate these problems and harness AIs full potential responsibly. Whether you’re an industry professional or just curious about AI, this session is your gateway to understanding and mastering the future.

  Suitable for: All staff within local government, as your first step into AI.

  Key learnings:

  This session will provide you with an introductory overview into AI, focusing on the different platforms, how you can integrate AI into your daily work, and the current best practice governance on use. 

  This course will be delivered online via Zoom. 

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/ai-training
  
  

  
  
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• AI Bootcamp

  • When
    19 Aug 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Learn how to use AI to enhance your local government workday.

  AI is revolutionising the way we work - join us in this hands-on session designed to equip you with practical skills for leveraging ai tools effectively within your workplace.

  Suitable for: All staff within local government who hold a general understanding of AI including principles, ethics and AI tools; especially suited for those who complete their work frequently on their computers. 

  Looking to gain a basis of understanding with AI? Check out our AI Transformation: Introduction to AI short course.

  Key learnings:

  This session has been designed to:

  • Overview of free AIs available to improve your efficiency/effectiveness with Microsoft Office apps like Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Discover amazing AI tools like Feedly, Yabble and Perplexity
  • Discover the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot’s AI from a business point of view
  • Super-charge your work using AIs for first drafts or summarising
  • Speed up your content creation process
  • Learn to collate and proof documents and content
  • Identify file types that can be imported/exported
  • Understand the interface and limits of AIs like ChatGPT and Midjourney
  • Learn the how to prompt the AI for best results
  • Understand the requirement for appropriate and safe AI use to stay within your governance and data privacy guidelines
  • Overview of paid Ais, like Microsoft Copilot Pro
  • Understanding the limitations and issues of this technology
  • Best Practice application of external generative AI.

  This course will be delivered online via Zoom. 
  

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/ai-bootcamp

  
  
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery (projects under $2m)

  • When
    25 Aug 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

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  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery (projects under $2m) are:

  
  

  Vincent Street/Vincent Place Transformation

  Adrian Gray - Manager Design and Technical Services, City of Adelaide

  You’ll hear how a standard residential road renewal was transformed into a vibrant, people-focused public space that is redefining the way Adelaide thinks about local streets. This presentation showcases how community-led design, innovative infrastructure and urban greening combined to create a safer, more connected and more liveable neighbourhood, while delivering outstanding value for the community.

  
  

  Port Broughton Civic Square Redevelopment

  Bridget Johns - Grants and Investment Coordinator, Barunga West Council

  Steve Daniel - Works Coordinator, Barunga West Council

  At the heart of Port Broughton’s foreshore, a once underutilised space has been transformed into a vibrant civic destination that brings together recreation, remembrance and cultural recognition. This presentation highlights how Barunga West Council delivered a high-quality, award-worthy community asset for less than half the original projected cost, creating a thriving gathering place that is already enriching community life and attracting visitors year-round.

  
  

  Range Road Reconstruction

  Mark Gibson - Director Assets and Environment, District Council of Yankalilla

  Nick Noack - Operations Business Manager, District Council of Yankalilla

  Learn how the District Council of Yankalilla delivered the Range Road Reconstruction, upgrading one of the region’s most important freight, agricultural and tourism routes through an innovative and sustainable approach. By using in situ stabilisation to rebuild 880 metres of road, the project significantly reduced costs and carbon emissions while improving safety, resilience and freight access, demonstrating how councils can achieve more with limited resources.

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• Unlocking the Power of AI with Microsoft Copilot

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Whether you are Copilot curious or ready to ramp up your AI game, this hands-on workshop will turn uncertainty into capability.

  This engaging and immersive workshop is designed to empower participants with the practical skills and knowledge to confidently understand the full potential of all versions of Microsoft Copilot. The session includes Copilot Free, Copilot for Windows 11, Copilot Chat, CoPilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot, along with brief insights of additional offerings such as Copilot for Sales, Service, Studio, GitHub Copilot, and integrated tools like Loop, Pages, and BizChat.

  Participants will explore the latest amazing AI-powered features, learn how to embed Copilot tools into everyday workflows, and gain insights into how different versions align with their organisational needs and budgets. The session moves from entry-level use cases to advanced applications - demystifying capabilities, pricing, and strategic value.

  By the end of the workshop, you will have a solid understanding of how Copilot fits into the broader AI landscape and how to evaluate which version is right for your team. Most importantly, you will gain the knowledge to determine the best option to effectively transform your productivity.

  
  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• LG Professionals SA Community Development Network Forum: Places for People: Social Infrastructure for Connection, Belonging and Wellbeing

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Ngutungka Henley Tour: 378 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022 and via Zoom

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  Join us for the LG Professionals SA Community Development Network Forum: Places for People: Social Infrastructure for Connection, Belonging and Wellbeing.

  We are pleased to offer this Network Forum as an exclusive benefit available only to LG Professionals SA Members. To access this benefit, log into your LG Professionals SA account and register for your complimentary in-person or online attendance. Not sure if you're a Member? Reach out to our friendly team, and we can assist. 

  This Forum will explore how social infrastructure supports connection, belonging and wellbeing across our communities. Through council case studies, sector insights and shared discussion, attendees will consider how places such as community centres, libraries, recreation spaces, sporting clubs, sheds, public spaces and accessible beaches can be planned, activated and sustained to better serve the people who use them.

  Whether attending online or in person, this Forum will offer practical lessons, honest reflections and fresh thinking on how councils can create places that are not only built for people, but shaped with and sustained by the communities they serve.

  Before the Forum, attendees can join a guided tour of Ngutungka Henley. After the Forum, attendees can join for a Henley Beach accessible walking tour.

  The Forum will be held in-person at Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022 and online via Zoom on Thursday 27 August 2026 from 10:00AM – 12:30PM.

  Program
  9:30AM – In-person Ngutungka Henley Tour (optional)
  10:00AM – Online and in-person Forum begins
  12:30PM – Forum concludes. In-person Accessible beaches walking tour commences
  1:00PM – In-person pay your own way lunch at the Ramsgate Hotel (optional)
  

  Read more about the sessions below: 
  

  Integration of social infrastructure into the public life of our cities
  

  Dr Janelle Arbon 
  Senior Landscape Architect 
  City of West Torrens

  Dr Janelle Arbon will explore the role of social infrastructure in shaping the public life of cities, and why it is often delayed, reduced or excluded in major projects. Drawing on case studies from master planned developments, this session will highlight the opportunities and barriers that influence the delivery of social infrastructure as a valuable public resource.

  Harpers Field 

  Michelle Atkinson, Lead, Community Recreation and Sport 
  Ann-Marie Arthur, Team Leader Community Development 
  City of Tea Tree Gully

  This session will explore the $14 million transformation of Harpers Field in the City of Tea Tree Gully into a multi-use community recreational hub. Through the story of the Harpers Field Sporting Club, shared sporting facilities and a council-run community centre, presenters will share the successes, challenges and lessons learned from creating and sustaining a shared community space two years on.

  

  The Nailsworth Community Shed Story  

  Andrew Murray, Team Leader Community Development
  Katie Faraonio, Manager Community Relations and Programs 
  City of Prospect

  This session will share the story of the Nailsworth Community Shed, 

  which grew from a resident donation and a vision to create a more inclusive community space. Now a well-used and welcoming place for connection, the

   project offers valuable lessons on managing expectations, adapting along the way and bringing social infrastructure to life through community-led ideas.

  

  How the Pasadena Community Lounge shaped the Design for a Community Centre 

  Rebecca Olthoff 
  Community Centre Coordinator - Pasadena 
  (Project Manager Pasadena Community Centre 2022-2026)        City of Mitcham 

  This session will explore the transformation of the former Sea Scout Hall into the Pasadena Community Centre, a community-led space designed to foster connection. Rebecca will share how community consultation, the Pasadena Community Lounge and a multidisciplinary project team helped shape the centre’s vision, operations and ongoing role as an inclusive place where local connection can grow.

  Universal design and building community 

  Bill Skinner 
  Coordinator Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 
  City of Charles Sturt 

  The concept of ‘universal design’ plays an important central role in contemporary urban design and planning thought, often seen as a template for physical infrastructure and the built environment. In this presentation, Bill will explore how a universal design lens can help embed access, inclusion and participation into social infrastructure planning and organisational decision-making from the outset. We will draw from our Disability Access and Inclusion Planning process and associated projects to highlight practical possibilities.

  Campfire Session 

  This interactive Campfire Session will invite attendees to share ideas, learn from peers and explore creative ways to deliver meaningful community outcomes with limited resources and competing priorities. Come ready to share examples, listen to others and take away practical approaches to maximise impact and continue delivering for communities.

  Accessible beaches walking tour 

  To finish the day, join Bill Skinner, Coordinator Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, for a relaxed walking tour of Henley Square to see how Henley Beach has become more accessible. The tour will highlight inclusive social infrastructure including 24/7 beach matting, free hire of beach wheelchairs and beach walkers, and the Changing Places facility, with the opportunity to see the equipment and learn how it is accessed by the community.

  

  Registrations for this forum are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this Forum, you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au

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• Speak with Influence, Negotiate with Ease

  • When
    28 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)
  • Spaces left
    14

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  In the local government environment, being able to influence those inside and outside of our organisations is a critical skill. Our ability to communicate clearly and influence ethically is essential to being able to productively manage projects, workloads and timelines.

  In addition, we build ongoing collaborative relationships as a by-product of establishing effective negotiation behaviours. This short course encourages you to gain an insight into your current negotiation preferences and to develop the micro-skills necessary to navigate through the range of negotiations you face in the workplace. 

  This course will provide you with tips and tricks to enhance your current communication, negotiation and influencing styles. Course facilitator, Gary Edwards, will share a range of tools and frameworks that will enable you to communicate more effectively in any situation.

  For the first time, our Speak With Influence, Negotiate With Ease short course will be held online via Zoom. Get in quick to secure your spot in this engaging and accessible learning format. 

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/speak-with-influence-negotiate-with-ease

  
  

  This course will be delivered via Zoom.
  

  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• 2027 Executive Leaders Program - Information Session

  • When
    03 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual (via Zoom)

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  Are you interested in our Executive Leaders Program, or are unsure if the program is right for you?

  Join LG Professionals SA and Andrew Stevens, Program Facilitator for a virtual information session where we will provide a program overview and hear from past participants on their experiences. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the program.

  For more information on the Executive Leaders Program visit: LG Professionals SA - Executive Leaders Program

  
  

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• XLP Alumni Session: The Capacity to Lead: A Leadership Mindset Perspective

  • When
    04 Sep 2026
  •  
    1:45 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House 148 Frome Street Adelaide 5000

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  Local government leaders are navigating increasing complexity, competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, political pressures, resource constraints and constant change.

  Yet leaders don't all experience these challenges in the same way. Join us for an XLP Alumni Workshop exploring leadership mindset and how it shapes the way we experience pressure, challenge and uncertainty. 

  This year's XLP Alumni Session explores a powerful question:

  What shapes our capacity to lead when the demands of leadership continue to grow? 

  Prior to the session, participants will complete the Leadership Mindset Indicator, a research-based assessment that examines the assumptions and perspectives through which leaders interpret themselves, others and the situations they encounter.

  The Leadership Mindset Indicator offers a valuable lens for understanding why different leaders can experience the same challenge in remarkably different ways.

  Together, we will explore: 

  • How leadership mindset shapes the way we experience pressure, challenge and uncertainty
  • Why some situations energise us while others leave us depleted 
  • The relationship between mindset and our capacity to respond effectively to increasing leadership demands
  • How our leadership mindset may have evolved since completing XLP 
  • Practical insights for growing and sustaining our capacity to lead over time.

  This is not a session about resilience tips, wellbeing strategies or self-care techniques. It is an opportunity to step back and explore a deeper question: 

  How does the way we make sense of the world influence our ability to remain effective, engaged and capable as leaders? 

  Whether you completed XLP recently or many years ago, this session offers a fresh perspective on leadership, growth and the ongoing challenge of sustaining our capacity to lead in demanding environments. 

  Join fellow XLP alumni for reflection, insight and conversation as we explore what it takes to continue leading well in an increasingly demanding world.

  Timing:

  1:45 PM Arrivals

  2:00 PM Welcome

  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Workshop

  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Networking Drinks

  Please note: this session is for Executive Leaders Program Alumni only.

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Emergency Management / Disaster Recovery

  • When
    08 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

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  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  
  

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Emergency Management / Disaster Recovery are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• LG Professionals SA CEO Network & General Managers and Directors Network Forum: Backing It Up: Leadership, Resilience and Maintaining Momentum

  • When
    10 Sep 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide

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  Join us for the LG Professionals SA CEO Network and General Managers and Directors Network Forum – Backing It Up: Leadership, Resilience and Maintaining Momentum. We're thrilled to be joined by Kevin Sheedy AO.

  This Forum will be held on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM, including networking drinks. Whilst in person attendance at LG House (Adelaide) is strongly encouraged, this Forum will also be available via Zoom to make it accessible for regional executive teams.

  Find out more about the program below: 

  Kevin Sheedy AO

  In a period of uncertainty, strong leadership is about more than delivering outcomes - it's about maintaining momentum, celebrating progress, and keeping people focused on the bigger picture. Few people understand this better than Kevin Sheedy AO.

  A legend of Australian football, Sheedy built an extraordinary career as a player, coach, innovator and community leader. From leading Essendon to four premierships across nearly three decades to pioneering game-changing initiatives that transformed the AFL, Sheedy is renowned for his ability to think differently, unite people behind a vision, and deliver sustained success. Together with a new CEO, Kevin was instrumental in establishing the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL team from scratch—an extraordinary achievement in a region traditionally dominated by Rugby League.

  Drawing on lessons from elite sport, business and community leadership, Kevin shares practical insights for CEOs and General Managers on navigating adversity, sustaining staff morale, and “backing it up” when challenges continue beyond expectations. With elections postponed and uncertainty extended, his message is timely: pause to acknowledge achievements, celebrate wins, build resilience, and re-focus teams for the next phase of delivery.

  Inspiring, practical and engaging, Kevin Sheedy will challenge leaders to keep their people motivated, connected and ready for what comes next.

  Hot Topics
  In this interactive session we will identify, share and explore emerging issues relevant to you in your role, and as a local government executive team in South Australia.

  Networking
  Continue and expand the discussions of the forum with peers and other executive teams over Networking drinks.

  Forum details
  Thursday 10 September 2026 from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  
  1:30 PM - Arrivals

  1:45 PM - 4:15 PM - Forum

  4:15 PM - 5:00 PM - Networking Drinks

  

  Registrations for this forum are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this forum you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• 2026 Strategic Management Program Graduation

  • When
    11 Sep 2026
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Bradley Forum, Level 5, Hawke Building - Adelaide University City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide

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  Join us in congratulating the 2026 Strategic Management Program participants on their successful completion of the Program.

  Presentations will take place in the Bradley Forum, Level 5, Hawke Building - Adelaide University City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, followed by networking drinks and nibbles.

  Registrations are open to SMP participants, their Manager and CEO, and invited guests of LG Professionals SA.

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• Advanced Project Management

  • When
    18 Sep 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Every day in local government, we're managing projects.

  Whether you’re leading infrastructure upgrades, delivering community programs or improving internal processes, strong project management skills are essential. And as local government professionals, we should be leading the way.

  This course will explore project leadership and you will learn how to manage some of the challenges faced when managing big projects in a local government context.

  Our Advanced Project Management course is designed for those ready to move beyond the basics. Perfect for anyone with experience managing projects, or who has completed our Introduction to Project Management. This course digs deeper into project management theory and looks at both operational and strategic elements of project management.

  Best suited to those who have some project management experience behind them, and/or those who have completed our Introduction to Project Management course.

  This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 
  

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/advanced-project-management.

  
  

  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery (projects over $2m)

  • When
    22 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

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  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  
  

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery (projects over $2m) are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Community Services and Development

  • When
    29 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Community Services and Development are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

  • When
    20 Oct 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• Powerful Business Writing

  • When
    27 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  The Plain English movement was designed to cut through the confusing legalese of important documents in an effort to create clear and coherent communication using common, everyday language that is easily understood by the reader. Incorporating Plain English principles into your work will result in less writing time, shorter documents and enhanced readability.
  
  Even if your role doesn’t require a lot of writing, how you come across is crucial to your credibility. The ability to write clearly, precisely, powerfully and persuasively is a key skill that enables you to summarise and present ideas, build relationships and gain commitment to action. It can also demonstrate your knowledge, confidence and professionalism.
  
  This course uses your own writing examples to demonstrate the use of Plain English principles and persuasive writing techniques.

  This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 
  

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/powerful-business-writing.

  

  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability

  • When
    03 Nov 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Environmental Leadership and Sustainability are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• Introduction to Project Management

  • When
    04 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  
  

  Project management is a fundamental skill in our modern workforce, as it ensures that what is being delivered is not only right, but that it also delivers against the business opportunity - so it's important that we get it right.

  This course is designed to cover the basic principles of managing projects to help you plan, control and organise activities to ensure that you are delivering successful projects every time. It is best suited for staff who may be new to managing projects or have not previously undertaken any formal project management training.

  Suitable for: those seeking to enhance their self-developed project management skills, including Officers, Coordinators and Team Leaders.

  This course will be delivered in person at LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide. 
  

  For more information, visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/introduction-to-project-management.

  
  
  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

  
  

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• Performance Coaching

  • When
    09 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    LG House, 148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  
  

  Many leaders find conversations about performance to be difficult and too often avoid them altogether. Providing feedback, particularly when a team member’s performance falls short of expectations is one of the most critical functions a leader performs. Yet for many this is one of the most dreaded and avoided.

  This program enables participants to develop skills and confidence in holding these conversations in an easy and comfortable environment. Participants are provided opportunities to engage with a new and contemporary approach. They will prepare for effective performance conversations in their workplace.

  Visit lgprofessionalssa.org.au/performance-coaching for more information.

  
  

  Registrations for this event are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

  
  

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Community Partnerships and Collaboration

  • When
    17 Nov 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Community Partnerships and Collaboration are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in Cross Council Collaboration

  • When
    01 Dec 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Cross Council Collaboration are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series - Excellence in People and Culture

  • When
    15 Dec 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Teams

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.

  Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.

  Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.

  AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.

  The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in People and Culture are:

  
  

  More details coming soon

  
  

  This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

  
  

  Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.

  
  

  

  Registrations at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests unless specified otherwise on the event or program brochure.

  By registering for this event/forum/program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

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• 2027 Executive Leaders Program

  • Start
    02 Feb 2027
  •  
  • End
    27 Apr 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Various

  Register

  

  What role will you play in the future of local government?
  

  With a complex and continuously evolving sector, it is now more essential than ever that local government is prepared for the future. New services, new skills, local and global impacts and the ever-changing digital landscape have fundamentally changed expectations of both the nature and delivery of services.

  On completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Make progress on complex problems in an agile way
  • Navigate rapidly changing and evolving environments
  • Collaborate and work more effectively with different stakeholder groups
  • Make better decisions in uncertain, complex and ambiguous situations
  • Manage their energy to best serve their communities
  • See and consider multiple perspectives
  • Be more conscious of what is personally holding them back from delivering to their full potential

  • Build resilience through cognitive flexibility and a strengths-focused mindset

  • Apply strengths in addressing challenges, improving leadership effectiveness and driving team performance. 

  This program is designed for experienced senior local government leaders who are looking to broaden their perspectives, embrace new ways of thinking, delivering and managing, and amplify their leadership impact.

  Download the 2027 Prospectus

  
  

  Registration at our events and programs are open to Local Government Professionals Australia, SA members, council employees, employees of regional subsidiaries and Local Government Professionals Australia, SA invited guests.

  By registering for this program you will be subscribed to the LG Professionals SA mailing list. Should you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

  
  

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