Pyschological safety and mental health in the workplace is in the spotlight for local governments. It’s been a couple of years since the WA Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act (2020) was introduced and lifted the profile of pyschological safety.
In the last five financial years (2019-present), we have received over 700 claims relating to footpaths costing in excess of $ 1.2 mllion. At times, these claims have also resulted in significant costs associated with running defences for the member or funding compensating on the member’s behalf.
At LGIS, we care about the health and wellbeing of local government workers across Western Australia. As the sector’s mutual indemnity scheme, we know first-hand the issues that local government workers face and have developed a range of resources to support their wellbeing.
The safety realm is full of procedures, policies and regulations telling people what to do; it’s great when we see members, like the City of Rockingham, stepping back and celebrating their safety achievements. It’s important to focus on success as well as the areas for improvement.
Local governments across WA are installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, either investing or partnering with other organisations such as the RAC to improve amenity for EV owners. In recent years, WA motorists have accelerated their adoption of EV and hybrids which use lithium-ion batteries for power.
Are you and your colleagues interested in discussing, sharing and learning about all aspects of risk management and governance with your local government peers? LGIS’ Local Government Risk Management Advisory Group (RMAG) is the forum for you.
The LGISWA Scheme protects $19.2 billion worth of assets; 15,000 motor vehicles; 19,820 local government workers; and 17,107 volunteer bushfire fighters. In 2022/23 we received 3,720 claims and made payments totalling over $43.8 million. The mutual indemnity scheme is as diverse and varied in our operations as any of our members across Western Australia.
Contracts are an essential part of local government operations and come in varying forms of complexity and type, from the construction of a major asset or supply of stationery, contracts are part of day-to-day operations.
WALGA State Council appoints the LGIS Board to provide strategic direction and governance for your local government mutual indemnity scheme, LGISWA. WALGA recognises the broad skill sets and understanding required to successfully lead the scheme and appoints three independent and four local government directors.
The new injury management pathway went live on 1 July 2023 and has changed the way that LGIS handles new and emerging workers’ compensation claims with early notification support services.
LGIS is the unifying name for the dedicated suite of risk financing and management services for WA local governments, established by the WA Local Government Association in conjunction with JLT Public Sector (part of the Marsh group of companies). LGIS is managed by JLT Public Sector (ABN 69 009 098 864 AFS Licence 226827).
Risk Matters, via this website, is designed to keep members, their staff and elected members informed on topical risk management and insurance issues and LGIS programs and services.
