GOLD PARTNER: LGIS

Protecting your community together

LGIS is the Mutual Indemnity Scheme for the Western Australian local government sector. 100% of local governments choose to be a part of LGIS.

For nearly three decades, we’ve stood by our members through thick and thin, working together to ensure the ongoing protection and vibrancy of local communities.

We make sure our members have the right cover to suit their needs. If disaster strikes, our local government specialists help get them, and their community, back on their feet as soon as possible.

We know that cover is only the beginning, and actively partner with members to identify and manage risks to create safer workplaces and communities.

It’s our members who make Western Australia such a great place to live.

We believe that’s worth protecting.

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GOLD PARTNER: CIVIC LEGAL

Civic Legal was established in 2005 specifically to work with WA local governments and has been building its reputation in the sector ever since.

We are small enough to be responsive yet large enough to handle substantial legal projects.

We can guide your local government through the complexities hidden in contracts, leases, employment matters, town planning and any matters relating to the Local Government Act.

But more than that, our specialist team is passionate about giving the kind of legal input that can help local governments perform well in pursuing their plans and goals.

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SILVER PARTNER: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SPORTS AND CULUTURAL INDUSTRIES

The Department for Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries works collaboratively with government, community organisations, peak bodies and other stakeholders to achieve our vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive and connected WA community.

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SILVER PARTNER: SYNERGY

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest integrated electricity generator and energy retailer. Working with more than one million Western Australian household and business customers throughout the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), we provide safe, reliable power at the lowest sustainable cost.

Alongside our customers, we are on a journey towards a more sustainable energy future. This means developing new renewable energy generation and storage solutions to replace our coal-fired power stations, which will be retired by 2030.

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SILVER PARTNER: AMS

Established in 1996, we are Australia’s leading one stop aerodrome solutions company.

A true pioneer in the industry, many of Australia’s most diverse airport operators rely on Aerodrome Management Services to deliver their specialised aerodrome services.

With a rich history in Australia’s aviation industry, Aerodrome Management Services is now Australia’s leading aerodrome solutions specialist. We employ more than 180 full-time staff in over 20 locations across the nation. We are multi-disciplinary aviation specialists to ensure regional and remote aerodromes operate safely and efficiently.

Aerodrome Management Services recognises that working in remote areas is costly and difficult and we’ve worked hard to find solutions that minimise costs as efficiently as possible. This makes our commitment to partnering with our customers one of our major core values, which has been the keystone to our success. Based at Perth Airport we have grown to support our customers with a regional office in Paraburdoo in the WA Pilbara.

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EVENT PARTNER: COS

COS is Australia’s largest family-run and operated office supplies business, led by second-generation sisters Belinda and Amie Lyone as Co-CEOs.

Founded in 1977 by Dominique Lyone with just two staff members in Western Sydney, COS has grown exponentially over the past 45 years. Today, we have over 600 employees delivering thousands of products to workers, patients, and students across Australia, ensuring their health, safety, and productivity. With warehouses in every state and territory, our reach is truly national.

As a private family-owned business, we take immense pride in our commitment to community and sustainability. Thanks to the dedication of our people and the loyalty of our customers, COS donates 1% of annually to the Lyone Foundation and over the past decade, the Lyone Foundation has contributed over $20 million to local charities across Australia, supporting inspiring initiatives and programs focused on human welfare.

In 2024 we are working towards achieving our dual goals of net zero operations and 100% renewable electricity across all our facilities nationwide. These goals underscore our dedication to a sustainable future for our community and the generations to come. Our efforts include cutting single-use plastics, aligned with our commitment to APCO, and integrating electric vehicles into our delivery fleet to further our sustainable practices.

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EVENT PARTNER: DOGGIE DUNNIES

Doggie Dunnies is a Western Australian owned family business and was first established in 2019, for the specific purpose of solving the ever-increasing problem of dog waste going into landfill. Specifically, the separation and collection of dog waste in compostable bags from public waste.

This process and design, allow for up to 99% separation from general waste, for collection and recycling as part of local government green waste programmes, without cross contamination. The options for collection come in four patented designs and allows the units to cater for dog parks, reserves and community facilities of all sizes.

Field results indicate that one average sized Doggie Dunnie can collect up to 50kg of dog waste per week. In addition, the cross contamination from a standard waste bin is eliminated. This translates into over 2 ton per annum per unit which doesn’t end up in landfill, but part of a shires green waste and recycling program. This can only benefit the community and the environment.

All units are West Australian and Australian designed, manufactured and distributed by Woodlands Distributors Pty Ltd, a West Australian owned company and a preferred supplier to local government. With now 1 in 4 Australians owning a dog and now nationally at approx. 7 million companions and one the highest prorate in the world, the potential for long lasting and measurable returns for the environment are endless.

Doggie Dunnie units are now operating in 4 states across Australia, and they offer a practical, simple and visible “destination”, where the dog community can participate and be part of the green solution.

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COFFEE PARTNER: MCARTHUR

McArthur have been providing innovative recruitment and HR consulting solutions to Local Government throughout Australia for 50+ years. McArthur’s recruitment expertise covers Permanent, Temporary and Contract solutions across all levels and disciplines. Their HR Consulting team provides expertise across the broader HR landscape, including employee engagement surveys, performance reviews, remuneration strategies and leadership development. With combined experience of over 250 years, McArthur team represents the most insightful and experienced specialist resource in Australia. No matter what their specific area of expertise, all their consultants work towards one single objective, to ensure Local Government optimises their most valuable asset, people.

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BREAKOUT PARTNER: ENERGY POLICY WA

Charge Up EV Charging Grants

The WA Government is encouraging the spread of electric vehicle chargers by providing up to 50% co-funding for eligible organisations to purchase and install chargers through the Charge Up Grants.

These grants are aimed at making it easier and more cost effective for small to medium enterprises, not-for-profit organisations, and local government authorities to install EV charging equipment.

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