RISK MATTERS

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Playground liability assessments for regional members

By their very nature playgrounds have an element of risk, designed to challenge children and deliver development opportunities. They’re valued and sought-after amenities in every local government area across Western Australia. They also come with high levels of expectation from the community that they will be well designed, in appropriate locations and maintained in a condition that ensures safe and enjoyable experiences for children

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Risk Matters - Spring 2024

Messages from the CEO

CEO’s Message – Spring 2024

The recent WA Local Government Convention was an excellent opportunity to chat with members and talk about the issues that matter to you. LGIS also appreciated the invitation from WALGA to provide members with an update at their AGM on our 2023/24 results and achievements. For more information, our end of financial year reports, A Year in Review and Annual Financial Report, are now available on the LGIS website or you can read the article on page 18.

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Playground liability assessments for regional members

By their very nature playgrounds have an element of risk, designed to challenge children and deliver development opportunities. They’re valued and sought-after amenities in every local government area across Western Australia. They also come with high levels of expectation from the community that they will be well designed, in appropriate locations and maintained in a condition that ensures safe and enjoyable experiences for children

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Case Studies

Children need risky play, but adult supervision required

The claimant (child) was travelling across a bridge in the playground and fell through a confined space causing a broken femur, cuts and bruises. The claimant alleged that the playground was unsafe and had design flaws that didn’t prevent children from injuring themselves.

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News

Mandurah puts the spotlight on psychological safety in the workplace

A rising awareness of psychosocial hazards and local government’s duty to actively mitigate them is causing plenty of discussion within the sector. The City of Mandurah has proactively responded to their work, health and safety obligations recently launching their new program which educates and supports individuals, teams, managers and the broader organisation.

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News

3,000 Building companies’ insolvent in 2023/24, what does it mean for your next capital project?

Every year local governments across Western Australia invest millions of dollars in the assets that deliver vital services to their communities. Whether it’s a new roof for the recreation centre, construction of a new administration building or creating a new home for the library, LGIS members are building, renovating, extending or repairing assets. The question is, what happens if the contractors fail?

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Where We've Been

Where we’ve been – Spring 2024

The 2024 WA Local Government Convention over 8 to 10 October was an excellent opportunity to chat with members and talk about the issues that matter to you. Over 650 delegates attended from across the state and we appreciated the effort many made to seek out our team to provide feedback and ask questions.

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