45% of Australians aged 16–85 years will experience a common mental health-related condition – 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. In recognition of Mental Health Week (7 -14 Oct), this seminar provided leaders from all levels within the public…
RightClick, back for its fourth year showcased the impact of new technology in the work place and how it has been adopted across government. Emerging technology offers each of us exciting opportunities to enrich our work and home lives. However, organisations are finding it increasingly challenging to…
The Delivering Community Services in Partnership (DCSP) Policy is reforming the relationship between government and the community. Participants from across government and the community sector were amongst the audience who heard from organisation’s who are leading the development and implementation…
As a leader what should your professional development priorities be over the next year? Are good leaders born or made? What are the elements of a successful coaching or mentoring relationship? Are the qualities of good managers and good leaders the same or complementary? These…
This year’s ‘Shaping the Views at the Top’ (now in its 5th year) seminar proved popular with more than 100 young professionals from 31 organisations coming together for the opportunity to contribute their ideas to Public Sector policy development. The…
What are the challenges facing BIG projects? How do you lead through the complex issues involved? Minister for Planning Hon. John Day MLA delivered the opening keynote address for this seminar, describing the vision behind one of Perth’s big projects, the Perth Waterfront…
As Western Australia continues to enjoy a strong economy many government agencies are experiencing issues recruiting and retaining suitably skilled staff. This seminar was designed to assist HR managers and public sector organisations strategically position themselves to cope with this…
The Institute in conjunction with the Department of Regional Development and Lands was delighted to have secured renowned demographer, KPMG Partner and best-selling author, Bernard Salt. Today’s sold out event at Pan Pacific Perth included members of industry, the community…
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” – Henry Ford Collaboration is an acknowledged objective of the current state government (Economic Audit Committee, 2009). It is intended that siloed operation by government agencies will…
At a time when all governments are asking their communities to behave in environmentally responsible ways, being energy smart can show that government is doing its bit by reducing its environmental footprint – Western Australian Auditor General’s Report. Energy Smart Government …