| 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:
- promotes
the value of community development /services within local
government.
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lobbies all levels of government and non-government agencies
on behalf of the sector.
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provides other professional development and networking opportunities
as appropriate.
Newsletter
A 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.
The Management Committee,
consisting of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
and Regional Representatives, convenes regular teleconference
meetings.
Membership demonstrates your commitment to creating vibrant,
sustainable, and empowered communities where human and social
values prevail. |