Represent South Australia on the Global Stage.

LG Professionals SA is proud to offer, for the first time in 2025, a scholarship for an Executive Leader to attend the 2025 SOLACE Summit - the UK’s premier event for local government executives - taking place in Leeds, United Kingdom from 16 - 17 October 2025.

This unique opportunity is open to General Managers, Directors, and CEOs working in South Australian local government. It provides a platform to explore international perspectives on leadership, innovation, and sector transformation, while proudly representing our local government sector abroad.

The scholarship includes:

  • 2025 Summit registration
  • Return economy flights to the conference location*
  • Four nights accommodation nearby to the conference venue*
  • Meal allowance of up to $80 AUD per day, for four days (maximum of $320 AUD)*
  • Assistance with introductions to local councils if you would like to extend your stay post conference.

*The total value of the scholarship is capped at $5,000 AUD for airfares, accommodation and meal allowance. The cost of the Conference registration will be covered directly by
LG Professionals SA.
 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be an LG Professionals SA Member (for a minimum of 12 months prior), directly employed by a South Australian council or subsidiary in an executive role at the time of nomination and attendance, and committed to sharing learnings with the sector.

Scholarship terms and conditions apply. Please ensure you have read and agree to these terms prior to applying.

Key Dates:

  • Applications close: 5:00PM, Monday 14 July 2025
  • Recipient notified: By Friday 25 July 2025
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We encourage leaders who are passionate about advancing South Australian local government to take advantage of this rare professional development opportunity.

Should you have any questions, please contact Rhiannon Clarke, CEO,
LG Professionals SA via executive@lgprofessionalssa.org.au.

Kind Regards,
LG Professionals SA

LG Professionals SA   148 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000   Phone: 08 8224 2080
www.lgprofessionalssa.org.au

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