LGIS had the pleasure of visiting the City of Kwinana to present the 3 Steps to Safety Diligence in Safety Award.
We recognised Kwinana’s outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety based upon their
incorporation of our three steps ‘assess’, ‘plan’ and ‘act’. In light of this the City received the Tier 3 Gold
Certificate achievement for exemplary safety performance. We commend the City’s leadership, innovative
safety initiatives, and dedication to the wellbeing of their workers, contractors, and volunteers. Thank you
to the City of Kwinana for their warm welcome and ongoing partnership in building a safer workplace.
LGIS had the pleasure of visiting the City of Kwinana to present the 3 Steps to Safety Diligence in Safety Award. We recognised Kwinana’s outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety based upon their incorporation of our three steps ‘assess’, ‘plan’ and ‘act’.
Local governments, as employers, face many of the same challenges as other organisations when it comes to dealing with their employees. The reality is that issues or disputes with employees are inevitable, and on some occasions will lead to an employee pursuing a legal claim relating to their employment.
Injuries that happen during your commute to or from work are not covered by workers’ compensation. However, there is special protection called Journey Personal Injury cover, which is fully funded by the WorkCare Scheme for employees in the local government sector.
In September, LGIS proudly participated in the WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA), Local Government Convention 2025. Embracing the theme, Lean into Legacy, we connected with local government leaders to discuss risk management, asset protection, and building sustainable futures. LGIS CEO James Sheridan provided members with a report on 2024/25 Scheme results at the Annual General Meeting and shared our vision to support resilient communities and celebrate our 30th anniversary. We thank everyone who visited us on stand, our team enjoyed the conversations and insights into the issues for your local government.
In October, Emma Horsefield, our People Risk Manager was a judge at the City of Rockingham’s annual “Work Safe, Go Home Safe” safety awards. The high standard of submissions challenged the judging panel and reflected the City’s strong commitment to workplace safety.
Emma reported that the event has become the highlight of her year, noting that “working with fellow judges and recognising positive safety behaviours across the workforce is incredibly rewarding”. Emma alongside LGIS is proud to be involved and admires the dedication shown at all levels to safety at this important event.
The awards continue to play a key role in promoting a mindset of safety within the City of Rockingham.
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.
Fostering children’s development and enhancing community wellbeing, playgrounds are undeniably an influential facet in supporting learning and social interaction. As a hugely important piece of public infrastructure, balancing the risks with the benefits of play is therefore an important issue for local governments to navigate.
Bushfires, cyclones, fatalities, cyber breaches and CCC investigations are all examples of incidents that may send your local government into crisis. If this happens, our team of experts are standing by ready to comprehensively support you through turmoil and disruption.
