About Us

Mission:
To promote excellence in community development, planning and service by providing leadership and support to Local Government Community Service professionals.

What is the Association?:
The Queensland Local Government Community Services Association is a professional association for people employed in, or interested in, community development and community services within the local government setting.

What Are The Benefits of Membership:

Information and Networking

• via a network of members we share information on a comprehensive range of matters. Whether you are new to Local Government or an existing member, information can be obtained on what other Councils are doing, service delivery trends, and grant funding opportunities. Members can also provide advice on professional practice issues.
• we support the development of regional networks to further the objectives of the Association.

Professional Development

The Association:
organises a regular State Community Development and Planning Conference. This conference is held at different locations throughout the State, attracting practitioners and Council personnel, LGAQ, government and community sector representation to discuss a broad range of issues relevant to the sector.

• promotes the value of community development /services within local government.
• lobbies all levels of government and non-government agencies on behalf of the sector.
• provides other professional development and networking opportunities as appropriate.
• As a member of the QLGCSA you will be entitled to a 10% discount on registration at the Annual State Conference.

Newsletter

A regular newsletter is provided to all members. The Newsletter focuses on current issues and trends, best practice and government initiatives. If you want to know what other professionals are doing, or need information on issues or projects you are working on, then the newsletter offers the opportunity to find out.

How does the association operate?

The Association is an incorporated body under the Incorporation Act, and its financial year runs from July 1 to 30 June.

As a way of promoting equitable representation across the State, Regional Representatives are elected to participate in the management of the Association. The Management Committee, consisting of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Regional Representatives, convenes regular teleconference meetings. The State Local Government Community Development and Planning Conference provides an important opportunity for members to gather in person to further the Association’s objectives. Regional Network Meetings also afford this opportunity.

Membership demonstrates your commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable, and empowered communities where human and social values prevail.