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The effect work can have on mental health

A 2020 University of Melbourne study – which followed 1300 workers over 12 years – found that being exposed to poor quality work increased the odds of developing a mental disorder by 30 per cent.

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Safety woven into the fabric of WA communities

The answer will be different for every person, but local government is always at the heart of what turns a group of people into a community. It’s the gathering places of open spaces, playgrounds and sports facilities; it’s the library, community and recreation centres.

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New Normal

Western Australia fared better than many locations around the world following the coronavirus pandemic.​ However, COVID-19 had an overwhelming impact on local governments and exposed weaknesses within every industry.

How local governments operate in a post COVID-19 world will determine future workplace success.

Ideally, local governments will exit the crisis better than before.

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