The Shire of Kellerberrin turned on the sunshine for the 2025 LGIS inter municipal golf day on Friday 15 August. The picturesque 18-hole course was at it’s very best as the teams competed for the prize to host the 2026 tournament. There was plenty of network and relationship building with local governments represented from across the state.
The team at the Shire of Kellerberrin were incredibly generous with their hospitality and welcomed the opportunity to showcase their fabulous community facilities at the Kellerberrin Recreation and Leisure Centre. The competition for pole position was tough, with the Shire of Wickepin walking away with bragging rights and hosting duties the following year.
Congratulations to the Shire of Yilgarn who were award their Tier 3 Silver diligence in Safety Award. James Sheridan, CEO LGIS and Christ Gilmour, Risk Specialist – Regional visited the Shire on Tuesday 26 February to meet the Yilgarn team and present the award.
Stopping income compensation payments can be a tricky matter for LGIS members to determine. We’re aware there’s a growing number of local governments that have stopped payment when they shouldn’t have, leading to a large back pay bill and potential $10,000 fine from WorkCover WA.
Stopping income compensation payments can be a tricky matter for LGIS members to determine. We’re aware there’s a growing number of local governments that have stopped payment when they shouldn’t have, leading to a large back pay bill and potential $10,000 fine from WorkCover WA.
How can local government’s meet their duty of care when managing volunteers? This workshop covers WHS obligations and the practices that LGIS members can put in place to make sure their valued volunteers come home safe.
Talk all things work, health and safety with a network of local government professionals who support each other and share practical tips to address the challenges of working safely. Talk to Senior WHS Consultant, Katherine Kempin at [email protected] for more information.
Join the LGIS injury prevention team for a comprehensive workshop focusing on empowering and educating local government staff to perform basic ergonomic assessments and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for a number of local government employees. Talk to our LGIS Injury Prevention Consultants at [email protected] for more information.
This year marks the significant milestone of the 30th anniversary of LGIS. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable journey we have undertaken together over the past three decades. Since our founding in 1995, LGIS has evolved from a practical response to emerging risks into a pioneering mutual scheme that proudly serves the diverse needs of Western Australia’s local governments.
1 July 2025 marked an historic moment for LGIS, on the same day 30 years ago that the Scheme launched. A lot has changed over that time, but the core purpose remains – local governments working together through a mutual to protect their people, organisations and communities.
Research from the BMC Public Health Journal conducted in 2024 indicated that 61.75% of truck drivers develop some form of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) during their career. This alarming statistic will almost certainly be applicable to the wide range of roles undertaken by the local government sector throughout WA.
