IPART Review of Access Pricing on NSW Grain Lines …Issue 23, 17 June 2011 Local Government Weekly...

Issue 23, 17 June 2011

Local Government Weekly 23/11 17 June 2011

IPART Review of Access Pricing on NSW Grain Lines The NSW Government has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) to investigate and advise on appropriate pricing arrangements for the NSW grain rail line network and have released an Issues Paper to support the investigation.

Call for motions for the 2011 LGA Conference Motions for the 2011 Local Government Association Conference may now be submitted online.

Draft Program for the LGSA Water Conference 2011 Plunge in and register for the 2011 LGSA Water Management Conference in Grafton. The draft program is now available on the Water Conference website.

Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW

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Awards Item 1: Award opportunities

View the latest Award opportunities for Local Government

Conferences and Events Item 2: Upcoming conferences and events

View upcoming conferences and events relevant to Local Government

General Interest Item 3: Draft Program for the LGSA Water Conference 2011

Plunge in and register for the 2011 LGSA Water Management Conference in Grafton. The draft program is now available on the Water Conference website.

Item 4: Local Government Week Awards - Robert Wilson OAM Award The Robert Wilson OAM Award is in memory of long standing Councillor, Robert Wilson OAM, who tragically died in 2009.

Item 5: Local Government Web Network Conference Get in quick to secure your ticket to the 2011 Local Government Web Network Conference.

Item 6: Call for motions for the 2011 LGA Conference Motions for the 2011 Local Government Association Conference may now be submitted online.

Community Item 7: Home and Community Care Training

Councils offering Home and Community Care (HACC) services should encourage staff and volunteers to attend HACC specific training courses run by Northside Community Forum.

Item 8: NSW Health Falls Prevention Policy The NSW Falls Prevention Policy was launched by the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner MP at the NSW Falls Prevention Network Forum on Wednesday 27 May.

Item 9: Free Falls Prevention Program Free exercise programs are being offered to older adults as part of a unique research study to improve mobility and reduce the risk of further falls by people who have suffered a broken leg, hip or pelvis due to a fall.

Environment Item 10: Clandestine Drug Laboratories – Research Request

Following the recent release of the Australian Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011), a research project has commenced through Flinders University to obtain additional information and data in relation to understanding and quantifying exposures in former clandestine drug laboratories.

Item 11: Contaminated Site Short Courses Registrations are now open for a series of three day courses covering all aspects of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management.

Learning Item 12: Learning Solutions “Fall Zero” Course

This program will help Local Government and community groups focus on recent initiatives to address the needs of local communities in reducing accidents in the public domain.


Item 13: 2011 National Local Government Human Resources Conference The 2011 HR Conference, coordinated by Local Government Learning Solutions, is a joint initiative of all the State and Territory Local Government Associations.

Item 14: Courses to help you present more effectively Learning Solutions is offering courses to increase the power and effectiveness of presentations.

Item 15: Learning Solutions Staff Public Workshops Local Government Learning Solutions is offering a range of public staff programs and events throughout NSW in July.

Planning Item 16: New Framework for Development Contributions Short Course

This short course will bring participants up to date with the development contributions and local infrastructure delivery systems.

Roads and Transport Item 17: IPART Review of Access Pricing on NSW Grain Lines

The NSW Government has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) to investigate and advise on appropriate pricing arrangements for the NSW grain rail line network and have released an Issues Paper to support the investigation.


Awards Item 1: Award opportunities

View the latest Award opportunities for Local Government

LG Week Awards - Robert Wilson OAM Award The Robert Wilson OAM Award is in memory of long standing Councillor, Robert Wilson OAM, who tragically died in 2009.

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Conferences and Events Item 2: Upcoming conferences and events

View upcoming conferences and events relevant to Local Government

Draft Program for the LGSA Water Conference 2011 Plunge in and register for the 2011 LGSA Water Management Conference in Grafton. The draft program is now available on the Water Conference website.

Local Government Web Network Conference Get in quick to secure your ticket to the 2011 Local Government Web Network Conference.

Call for motions for the 2011 LGA Conference Motions for the 2011 Local Government Association Conference may now be submitted online.

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General Interest Item 3: Draft Program for the LGSA Water Conference 2011

Plunge in and register for the 2011 LGSA Water Management Conference in Grafton. The draft program is now available on the Water Conference website.

LGSA Water Conference Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 September Grafton, Clarence Valley Council

Earlybird Due Monday 8 August - $396

Website www.waterconference.lgsa.org.au

Contact Meg Fisher LGSA Manager Events and Protocol 02 9242 4050 [email protected]

Ref: R100004 JH

Keynote speakers include:

• The Minister for Primary Industries, the Hon Katrina Hodgkinson MP (invited).

• Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Australian Government Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water (invited).

• David Harriss, Commissioner, NSW Office of Water.

• Phil Duncan, Chair, First Peoples’ Water Engagement Council - Aboriginal stakeholdership in Water.

• NWC Commissioner Chris Davis - Water sensitive cities.

The program also includes program streams focusing on the interaction between natural resource management and water quality and on the implementation of drinking water risk management frameworks. A draft program is now available on the website, and printed material will posted out next week.

The event is hosted by Clarence Valley Council and sponsored by Essential Energy.

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http://www.waterconference.lgsa.org.au/

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General Interest Item 4: Local Government Week Awards - Robert Wilson OAM Award

The Robert Wilson OAM Award is in memory of long standing Councillor, Robert Wilson OAM, who tragically died in 2009.

Nominated by your council, this Award recognises an individual councillor or council staff member for their efforts in Regional Cooperation Initiatives.

The Award will encompass a small plaque (to be retained by the winner) and will include a $1,000 donation to a charity of the winner’s choice. This will be presented at the Local Government Week Awards dinner on Wednesday 3 August in Sydney.

Sponsor of the Award, Local Government Procurement, will provide travel and accommodation to the event for the winner.

Entry forms will be received by mail to all councils next week.

Become a showcased Council for LG Week

The Local Government (LG) Week homepage is gearing upof one council per week. Use the online form to add your pcouncils what great activities you have planned!

The LGSA invites your council and community to support Ltheme in 2011– Empowering Communities. This is a good oachievements of your council, the breadth of work underta

Even if your council hasn’t completed all stages of planningon the website.


LG Week Monday 1 to Sunday 7 August

LG Week website www.LGweek.lgsa.org.au

Contact LGSA Jann Hing 02 9242 4031 [email protected]

Ref: R10/0006 JH

to showcase the great LG Week plans hotos and links and show other

G Week in NSW and get behind the pportunity to focus on the

ken and council’s plans for the future.

, fill the form in and be one of the first

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General interest General interest Item 5: Local Government Web Network Conference Item 5: Local Government Web Network Conference

Get in quick to secure your ticket to the 2011 Local Government Web Network Conference. Get in quick to secure your ticket to the 2011 Local Government Web Network Conference. Conference Dates

Thursday 18 – Friday 19 August

Location Sydney

Early Bird Registrations close Friday 1 July

Full conference ticket Both days inc. dinner and workshops - $660 inc.GST

One day conference ticket Does not inc. dinner or workshops - $440 inc. GST

Website http://lgwebnetwork.org/Conferences/2011

Contact Reem Abdelaty 02 9242 4000 [email protected]

Ref: R08/0026 RA

Some of the highlights at this year’s Conference will include presentations and workshop sessions from some of the leading experts in Australia, as well as government case studies.

Some of the highlights at this year’s Conference will include presentations and workshop sessions from some of the leading experts in Australia, as well as government case studies.

Having had the opportunity to contribute to discussion and debate, as well as networking with other professionals, participants will come away from the conference feeling part of the Local Government web community.

Having had the opportunity to contribute to discussion and debate, as well as networking with other professionals, participants will come away from the conference feeling part of the Local Government web community.

Program and topics Program and topics

The Conference will have some split streams to allow attendees to pick sessions that are best suited to them. It will also include some exciting key note speakers and case studies from NSW councils including Coffs Harbour City Council, Broken Hill City Council and Parramatta City Council.

The Conference will have some split streams to allow attendees to pick sessions that are best suited to them. It will also include some exciting key note speakers and case studies from NSW councils including Coffs Harbour City Council, Broken Hill City Council and Parramatta City Council.

Topics and speakers include: Topics and speakers include:

• Does Online Community Engagement work? with Matthew Crozier.

• Does Online Community Engagement work? with Matthew Crozier.

• Open Access Policies, Creative Commons and Local Government with Professor Anne Fitzgerald.

• Open Access Policies, Creative Commons and Local Government with Professor Anne Fitzgerald.

• Mobile Apps with Oliver Weidlich. • Mobile Apps with Oliver Weidlich. • Online and On Track: Delivering Solutions for Public

Library Clients now and in the Future with Mylee Joseph.

• Online and On Track: Delivering Solutions for Public Library Clients now and in the Future with Mylee Joseph.

• PDF’s and Accessibility: Can they really be made accessible? with Gian Wild. • PDF’s and Accessibility: Can they really be made accessible? with Gian Wild. • Workshop: An Introduction to CSS3 with Russ Weakley. • Workshop: An Introduction to CSS3 with Russ Weakley. • Workshop: Social Media and Recordkeeping with State Records. • Workshop: Social Media and Recordkeeping with State Records. Not only will there be many introductory topics that do not require technical knowledge, the Conference will also include higher level sessions covering strategic issues and take a broad look at the way the web is heading and what this means for Local Government. Technical sessions for those who are involved in building and extending their websites and online applications will also be offered.

Not only will there be many introductory topics that do not require technical knowledge, the Conference will also include higher level sessions covering strategic issues and take a broad look at the way the web is heading and what this means for Local Government. Technical sessions for those who are involved in building and extending their websites and online applications will also be offered.

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http://lgwebnetwork.org/Conferences/2011

http://lgwebnetwork.org/Conferences/2011


General Interest Item 6: Call for motions for the 2011 LGA Conference

Motions for the 2011 Local Government Association Conference may now be submitted online.

Deadline for motions Friday 5 August

Online information http://www.lgsa-plus.net.au/www/html/3721-motions-and-business-papers.asp

Contact Skye Smith 02 9242 4052 [email protected]

Ref: R09/0031 SS

Deadline for motions

Motions must be received by close of business, Friday 5 August 2011. Motions received after this time will be considered late. Late motions will only be accepted prior to Friday 14 October 2011.

Submission of Motions

Motions should be submitted using the online form on the Conference website. As in previous years, motions will be categorised. For motions to be considered by the Conference, the motion must seek to extend, enhance or replace the Associations current policy position.

Business Papers

Business papers will be available on the Associations’ website. A draft business paper will be available to download from 26 August 2011, and hard copies of the published business paper will be distributed to Member Councils approximately one month from the Conference.

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http://www.lgsa-plus.net.au/www/html/3721-motions-and-business-papers.asp




Community Item 7: Home and Community Care Training

Councils offering Home and Community Care (HACC) services should encourage staff and volunteers to attend HACC specific training courses run by Northside Community Forum.

Location Lvl 3, 1 Chandos St, St Leonards, NSW 2065

Cost $20 HACC service workers & non-HACC volunteers $60 Non-HACC services workers

Online information www.nsforum.org.au

Registration http://www.nsforum.org.au/files/Training/Registration-Form.pdf

Further information Shirley Choi 02 8405 4444 [email protected]

Ref: R96/0126 MK

1. Dementia and Physical Disability – Tuesday 21 June

This course introduces community care workers to the issues associated with working with people who have a physical disability (life long or acquired), who have dementia. The course is designed to challenge participants to identify the personal, social, practical and structural factors that either facilitate or compromise the provision of support to this target group.

2. HACC Orientation Day 1 – Wednesday 22 June

Day 1 provides an overview of the HACC Program and making referrals to services within the HACC Program. Topics include:

• What’s the difference between HACC, CACPs, EACH and other community care programs?

• The purpose and objectives of the HACC Program.

• Target group (and special needs groups).

• Service Types in the HACC Program and Service Guidelines.

• Comprehensive assessment framework.

• Making effective referrals to or within the HACC Program.

3. HACC Orientation Day 2 - Wednesday 29 June

Day 2 provides information about accountability requirements for HACC services operating in NSW, as well as understanding Funding Agreements and Service Description Schedules. Topics include:

• What is accountability?

• Funding agreements and your obligations.

• Components of the accountability requirements.

• A brief look at the HACC Minimum Data Set.

4. The Person - Centred Approach to Managing the Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia – Tuesday 12 July

This session explores the factors that contribute to behaviour change and develops a problem solving approach to build a toolbox of responses. Effective assessment of the behaviour, evaluating response strategies and proactively planning to anticipate triggers are all considered in managing this area of dementia care.

5. Working with HACC Clients from Refugee-like Background – Thursday 14 July

Do you know which of your CALD clients are refugees? Are you aware of their special needs when accessing and using Home and Community Care? This five-hour workshop “Working Effectively with HACC Clients from Refugee-Like Backgrounds” introduces HACC workers to the experiences of refugees, the effects of torture and trauma on the individual, the impacts of ageing and disability on trauma survivors, and working within a recovery framework. We will use case


http://www.nsforum.org.au/

http://www.nsforum.org.au/files/Training/Registration-Form.pdf

http://www.nsforum.org.au/files/Training/Registration-Form.pdf


studies based on real life examples of HACC clients to explore individual needs and effective care practices.

Workshop Program:

• The Complexity of the Refugee Experience.

• Effects of Torture and Trauma on the Individual.

• Trauma Survivors and their Carers – Ageing and Disability.

• Working within a Recovery Framework.

These workshops are provided by the Services for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Survivors of Torture and Trauma (STARTTS) in collaboration with local HACC networks, and funded by NSW Dept of Human Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care.

6. Evaluation of the Interagency Protocol for responding to Abuse of Older People – Thursday 23 June

The primary purpose of the protocol (attached) is to provide a whole-of-government perspective and support agencies to work as partners to address an issue that crosses multiple government jurisdictions and funded services providers and ensure a coordinated response to the abuse of older people. It is designed to provide a clear understanding of the various roles that key NSW Government agencies play in the process of responding to abuse of older people in the community. It was developed to provide a practical framework for workers and supervisors or line managers who provide services to older people living in community settings, that is, older people who do not live in residential aged care facilities.

The protocol defines abuse of older people, outlines principles for responding to abuse of older people, addresses key concepts that require understanding and describes the roles of different NSW government agencies in responding to abuse of older people.

In the workshop, the consultants will seek information to help answer the following questions:

• Does the protocol support a whole of government approach to responding to the abuse of older people?

• Is the protocol comprehensive, useful and current?

• What are the desirable and actual levels of interagency cooperation?

• What if any barriers exist to interagency responses?

• How effective has training for staff been and is more required?

• What data exists that could be useful for monitoring rates of abuse?

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Community Community Item 8: NSW Health Falls Prevention Policy Item 8: NSW Health Falls Prevention Policy

The NSW Falls Prevention Policy was launched by the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner MP, at the NSW Falls Prevention Network Forum on Wednesday 27 May.

The NSW Falls Prevention Policy was launched by the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner MP, at the NSW Falls Prevention Network Forum on Wednesday 27 May.

Online information http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2011/PD2011_029.html

Ref: R02/0046 MK The Policy, now available on the NSW Health website, aims to reduce the incidence and severity of falls among older people and reduce the social, psychological and economic impact of falls on individuals, families and the community.

The Policy, now available on the NSW Health website, aims to reduce the incidence and severity of falls among older people and reduce the social, psychological and economic impact of falls on individuals, families and the community.

Prevention of Falls and Harm from Falls among Older People: 2011-2015 describes actions that NSW Health will undertake to support the prevention of falls and fall-related harm among older people. Actions will take place in three key domains: health promotion, NSW Health clinical services and NSW Health residential aged care services (multi-purpose services and State Government Residential Aged Care Facilities).

Prevention of Falls and Harm from Falls among Older People: 2011-2015 describes actions that NSW Health will undertake to support the prevention of falls and fall-related harm among older people. Actions will take place in three key domains: health promotion, NSW Health clinical services and NSW Health residential aged care services (multi-purpose services and State Government Residential Aged Care Facilities).

This Policy also applies to Local Health Networks until Local Health Districts commence on Friday 1 July 2011. There is a range of implementation planning to do to support the strategic activities within the Policy, which will commence when announcements regarding NSW Health structures have been made.

This Policy also applies to Local Health Networks until Local Health Districts commence on Friday 1 July 2011. There is a range of implementation planning to do to support the strategic activities within the Policy, which will commence when announcements regarding NSW Health structures have been made.

The policy replaces Fall Injury Among Older People - Management Policy to Reduce in NSW Health. The policy replaces Fall Injury Among Older People - Management Policy to Reduce in NSW Health.

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http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2011/PD2011_029.html

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2011/PD2011_029.html

Community Community Item 9: Free Falls Prevention Program Item 9: Free Falls Prevention Program

Free exercise programs are being offered to older adults as part of a unique research study to improve mobility and reduce the risk of further falls by people who have suffered a broken leg, hip or pelvis due to a fall.

Free exercise programs are being offered to older adults as part of a unique research study to improve mobility and reduce the risk of further falls by people who have suffered a broken leg, hip or pelvis due to a fall.

Further information George Institute for Global Health Teresa 9657 0378 [email protected]

Ref: R02/0046 MK The study, which is being run by The George Institute for Global Health and the University of Sydney, will be offered to residents of Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter regions. Councils offering healthy ageing programs are encouraged to advise their clients of the program.

The study, which is being run by The George Institute for Global Health and the University of Sydney, will be offered to residents of Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter regions. Councils offering healthy ageing programs are encouraged to advise their clients of the program.

The Recovery Exercises and STepping On afteR fracturE (RESTORE trial) for older people trial, will evaluate home exercise programs individually tailored by a physiotherapist. Participants may also be invited to attend a ‘Stepping On’ program (a small group discussion and exercise program) which is being offered by the NSW Department of Health.

The Recovery Exercises and STepping On afteR fracturE (RESTORE trial) for older people trial, will evaluate home exercise programs individually tailored by a physiotherapist. Participants may also be invited to attend a ‘Stepping On’ program (a small group discussion and exercise program) which is being offered by the NSW Department of Health.

Following a fall, people often lose their confidence and are fearful of falling again. This can result in people becoming less independent. Associate Professor Cathie Sherrington, the study’s Chief Investigator, said that each year in Australia, over 20,000 older people suffer a hip fracture. “We know that regular exercise reduces the risk of falling in the general population of older adults, by around 30%”, she said.

Following a fall, people often lose their confidence and are fearful of falling again. This can result in people becoming less independent. Associate Professor Cathie Sherrington, the study’s Chief Investigator, said that each year in Australia, over 20,000 older people suffer a hip fracture. “We know that regular exercise reduces the risk of falling in the general population of older adults, by around 30%”, she said.

“However we want to find out if an individually tailored exercise program can improve mobility and prevent future falls in people who have had a fall and suffered a fracture to their leg, hip or pelvis. The trial will help to shape government guidelines on how best to help older people who have suffered a fall-related fracture”, said Professor Sherrington.

“However we want to find out if an individually tailored exercise program can improve mobility and prevent future falls in people who have had a fall and suffered a fracture to their leg, hip or pelvis. The trial will help to shape government guidelines on how best to help older people who have suffered a fall-related fracture”, said Professor Sherrington.

To be eligible for this study you need to be 60 years or older and have suffered a lower limb or pelvic fracture due to a fall in the past two years. To be eligible for this study you need to be 60 years or older and have suffered a lower limb or pelvic fracture due to a fall in the past two years.

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Environment Environment Item 10: Clandestine Drug Laboratories – Research Request Item 10: Clandestine Drug Laboratories – Research Request



Contact Flinder’s University Jackie Wright 02 9614 0297 0425 206 295 [email protected] or [email protected]

Ref: R90/0897 RV The work is being conducted by Jackie Wright, a PhD research student from Flinders University in Adelaide, who was also involved in the development of the Australian guidance. Jackie is an external student residing in NSW and a large part of the research work is proposed to be conducted in NSW.

The work is being conducted by Jackie Wright, a PhD research student from Flinders University in Adelaide, who was also involved in the development of the Australian guidance. Jackie is an external student residing in NSW and a large part of the research work is proposed to be conducted in NSW.

The aim of the research work is to further quantify and understand exposures by a range of individuals, who may be exposed to methamphetamine (and other chemical hazards) during and following manufacture in the clandestine laboratory.

The aim of the research work is to further quantify and understand exposures by a range of individuals, who may be exposed to methamphetamine (and other chemical hazards) during and following manufacture in the clandestine laboratory.

At present, in Australia, there is little information available to quantify these exposures, and to assist in the understanding of levels of contamination and requirements for remediation, and responsibilities for remediation prior to re-occupancy. Information from NSW Police indicates that following seizure of a clandestine drug laboratory and removal of all drug manufacturing equipment and chemicals (required for evidence) the local council is advised of the presence of the former laboratory and the requirement for the laboratory to be assessed and potentially remediated prior to re-occupancy. Once the local council has been notified, occupational exposure issues associated with council accessing these properties and procedures employed to ensure the properties are assessed and remediated such that they are suitable for re-occupancy are not well understood or clear.

At present, in Australia, there is little information available to quantify these exposures, and to assist in the understanding of levels of contamination and requirements for remediation, and responsibilities for remediation prior to re-occupancy. Information from NSW Police indicates that following seizure of a clandestine drug laboratory and removal of all drug manufacturing equipment and chemicals (required for evidence) the local council is advised of the presence of the former laboratory and the requirement for the laboratory to be assessed and potentially remediated prior to re-occupancy. Once the local council has been notified, occupational exposure issues associated with council accessing these properties and procedures employed to ensure the properties are assessed and remediated such that they are suitable for re-occupancy are not well understood or clear.

To address these issues better, the research work being conducted requires access to the former clandestine drug laboratories, after these premises have been released to the local council by NSW Police. Environmental samples will be collected from the premises for use in the research and to ultimately assist in better understanding contamination and exposures in these premises.

To address these issues better, the research work being conducted requires access to the former clandestine drug laboratories, after these premises have been released to the local council by NSW Police. Environmental samples will be collected from the premises for use in the research and to ultimately assist in better understanding contamination and exposures in these premises.

This data is important to enable better advice to be provided to councils in relation to occupational exposures associated with access to these sites and the importance of conducting appropriate remediation prior to re-occupancy.

This data is important to enable better advice to be provided to councils in relation to occupational exposures associated with access to these sites and the importance of conducting appropriate remediation prior to re-occupancy.

The responsibility for former clandestine drug laboratories lies with individual councils and the responsible officer within each council. Hence, to enable the research work to progress, it is requested that the responsible officer in each council directly contact Jackie Wright to discuss requirements for notification (of the presence of a former clandestine drug laboratory) and consent for access to the premises (inside) to collect environmental samples.

The responsibility for former clandestine drug laboratories lies with individual councils and the responsible officer within each council. Hence, to enable the research work to progress, it is requested that the responsible officer in each council directly contact Jackie Wright to discuss requirements for notification (of the presence of a former clandestine drug laboratory) and consent for access to the premises (inside) to collect environmental samples.

Councils wishing to participate in this research should contact Jackie Wright direct. Councils wishing to participate in this research should contact Jackie Wright direct.

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Environment Item 11: Contaminated Site Short Courses

Registrations are now open for a series of three day courses covering all aspects of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management.

Module D: Contaminants and Toxicity Wednesday 20 – Friday 22 July Early bird registration closes Wednesday 29 June - $950 inc. GST

Online information www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/csarm.html

https://shortcourses-bookings.uts.edu.au/ClientView/DefaultSearch.aspx?SearchType=GroupSearch&CourseGroupID=16

Contact 02 9514 1766 [email protected]

Ref: R90/0897 RV

The University of Technology Sydney has developed six stand alone short courses with the support of the Office of Environment and Heritage.

Course Features

• Presenters include contaminated site practitioners, regulators and academic specialists.

• Site visits, case study analysis and workshop sessions to ensure the courses remain practical, relevant and up to date.

• Courses recognised for continuing professional development by EIANZ, Engineers Australia and EHA.

• Courses can contribute to UTS Master of Science program.

Module D: Contaminants and Toxicity is designed to extend an understanding of the principles of human and ecological toxicology that underpin risk assessment processes for contaminated sites and policy development in the environmental protection arena. An understanding of the basis of toxicological tests and their contribution to investigations of the levels of contaminants and the development of guidelines is essential knowledge for all environmental professionals involved in contaminated site assessment, management and restoration.

Courses are restricted to 25 participants.

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http://www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/csarm.html

http://www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/csarm.html






Learning Item 12: Learning Solutions “Fall Zero” Course

This program will help Local Government and community groups focus on recent initiatives to address the needs of local communities in reducing accidents in the public domain.

Dates and locations Monday 25 July – Sydney Monday 22 August – Wagga Monday 12 September – Dubbo Monday 17 October - Lismore

Cost $550 inc. GST

Registrations http://www.lgsa.org.au/www/html/421-public-staff-course-registration-form.asp?intSiteID=1

Contact Jennifer Fanning Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181 [email protected]

Ref: I98/0012 DR

Local Government is responsible for the bulk of the public domain facing many challenges in providing safe, equitable and dignified access to cope with community needs. This workshop will assist relevant staff to know their responsibilities and to address local needs.

Who should attend?

Engineers, Planners, Architects, Policy Makers, Community Workers, Safety Officers, members of Access Committees and anyone involved in providing access to buildings or open areas of the environment for people of all ages and abilities.

Content:

• The new Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards, referenced in the Building Code of Australia from 1 May 2011, including Financial Hardship provisions.

• The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport, including Council’s mandatory responsibilities.

• The United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.

• The Australian Road Research Board’s Guidelines for Local Government on Safe Systems and Vision Zero – including roadway and footway design.

• Fall Zero – the identification of hazards in the public way, an explanation of why and for whom they are hazards and discussion on possible solutions for their removal.

• An understanding of the needs of all pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities.

• Best practice in the provision of public facilities.

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http://www.lgsa.org.au/www/html/421-public-staff-course-registration-form.asp?intSiteID=1




Learning Item 13: 2011 National Local Government Human Resources Conference

The 2011 HR Conference, coordinated by Local Government Learning Solutions, is a joint initiative of all the State and Territory Local Government Associations.

Conference 12pm Monday 7 – 12.30pm Wednesday 9 November Jupiters Conference Centre, Gold Coast

Cost $990 early bird fee until Monday 10 October

Registrations https://lgsa.wufoo.com/forms/registration-national-hr-conference/

Accommodation http://www.jupitersgoldcoast.com.au 1800 074 344 or 07 5592 8130 and quote that you are attending National LG HR Conference. Please quote booking code NAT071111

Contact Darryl Rubiolo Learning Solutions 02 9242 4182 [email protected]

Ref: I98/0012 DR

Invited keynote speakers and topics include:

• How to make local government more attractive – Carolyn Miller, advertising, brand and business leader.

• Work, Health and Safety Laws – Professor Ron McCallum, 2011 Senior Australian of the Year.

• The future of Leadership in Local Government – Professor Graham Sansom, ACELG.

• The Future of Learning and Development – Les Pickett, Partner McBassi and Co and former President of the Australian Institute Training and Development.

• The use and abuse of social media from a HR and training perspective – Pete Williams, Deloitte Digital (invited).

• Pulling it all together - Todd Samson from ABC TV’s The Gruen Transfer, and CEO Leo Burnett Advertising.

There will also be a panel session called “Dealing with natural disasters”. Clint Weber, Director Corporate Governance, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Queensland and David Whittingham, from Consortia and PsyCare, who are providing counselling for some of the worst hit councils in Queensland, will do a short address and take questions form the floor.

Participants will have a choice of four out of twelve MasterClass workshops on Day Two of the Conference. These will include topics on counselling skills for HR Managers, where is recruitment heading, a workplace health and safety harmonisation update (previously OH & S), IR and employment law updates, and council case studies on organisational culture inventories and managing chronic illness in the workplace.

This Conference is a great opportunity to network with your peers from other states as well as keep up with the latest trends and learn new skills.

The Conference is the premier human resource professional development activity for Local Government. It is aimed at HR staff, training and OH & S officers, General Managers, Directors and consultants to the industry. The Conference theme is “HR’s World of Tomorrow”. Any leader who is interested in staffing issues and needs to be updated about the latest in employment trends is encouraged to attend.

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https://lgsa.wufoo.com/forms/registration-national-hr-conference/

https://lgsa.wufoo.com/forms/registration-national-hr-conference/

http://www.jupitersgoldcoast.com.au/


Learning Item 14: Courses to help you present more effectively

Learning Solutions is offering courses to increase the power and effectiveness of presentations. Creative Training Skills

Friday 22 July - Sydney

Dynamic Presentation Skills Friday 16 September – Sydney

Cost $550 inc. GST



Ref: I98/0012 DR

Creative Training Skills

Council staff with training responsibilities including librarians, youth workers, leisure centre staff and child care educators will benefit from attending this program. The workshop will provide participants with a toolkit of activities, icebreakers, experiential events and practical models to use when they return to the workplace.

Dynamic Presentation Skills

Staff who make presentations to the community, government departments or staff and struggle to get an outcome, will benefit from this workshop. It covers how to structure a dynamic presentation, how to “hook” the audience and how to inject a “call to action” to achieve greater results.

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Learning Learning Item 15: Learning Solutions Staff Public Workshops Item 15: Learning Solutions Staff Public Workshops

Local Government Learning Solutions is offering a range of public staff programs and events throughout NSW in July.

Local Government Learning Solutions is offering a range of public staff programs and events throughout NSW in July.



Ref: I98/0012 DR

One of the great benefits of attending Local Government oriented workshops is that you get to network and learn with people from many other NSW councils, and bring that experience back to your own council.

One of the great benefits of attending Local Government oriented workshops is that you get to network and learn with people from many other NSW councils, and bring that experience back to your own council.

Personal Safety – Conflict Resolution Personal Safety – Conflict Resolution

Monday 4 July – Sydney. Monday 4 July – Sydney.

Preventing Bullying and Harassment Preventing Bullying and Harassment

Monday 20 July – Port Macquarie. Monday 20 July – Port Macquarie.

Creative Training Skills Creative Training Skills

Wednesday 22 July – Sydney. Wednesday 22 July – Sydney.

Workforce Planning Workforce Planning

Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 July – Narrandera. Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 July – Narrandera.

Advanced Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA) Advanced Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA)

Sunday 26 July- Sydney. Sunday 26 July- Sydney.

Local Government Award History and Interpretation Local Government Award History and Interpretation

Monday 27 July – Sydney. Monday 27 July – Sydney.

Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Project Management

Wednesday 29 July – Sydney. Wednesday 29 July – Sydney.

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Planning Planning Item 16: New Framework for Development Contributions Short Course Item 16: New Framework for Development Contributions Short Course



Course Dates Thursday 8 – Friday 9 September

Cost $890 (GST Free)

Registrations http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/onlinereg.html

Course Brochure http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/PDFs/NFDC.pdf

Online information http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/shortcourses.html

Contact Ann O’ Loughlin Short Course Coordinator +61 2 9514 7884 [email protected]

Ref: R90/0538 smcb

The provision of public infrastructure underpins the sustainable development of our cities and towns. Questions about the long-term financial sustainability of Local Government, the under-investment in public services, the privatisation of public goods and the rising cost of levies impacting on housing affordability, have become prominent public policy issues in recent years.

The provision of public infrastructure underpins the sustainable development of our cities and towns. Questions about the long-term financial sustainability of Local Government, the under-investment in public services, the privatisation of public goods and the rising cost of levies impacting on housing affordability, have become prominent public policy issues in recent years.

The two-day program will cover: The two-day program will cover:

History, options and the current state of play History, options and the current state of play

• Options for financing infrastructure and other civic improvements: principles and practices.

• Options for financing infrastructure and other civic improvements: principles and practices.

• Development contributions: the legal framework, recent developments, new players.

• Development contributions: the legal framework, recent developments, new players.

• The role of IPART. • The role of IPART.

• Forum discussion. • Forum discussion.

The broader context, best practice and an appropriate mix of measures The broader context, best practice and an appropriate mix of measures

• Special Infrastructure contributions. • Special Infrastructure contributions.

• DLG’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework: development contributions as an element of Council’s financial and asset management.

• DLG’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework: development contributions as an element of Council’s financial and asset management.

• Examples of good practice in development contributions and local infrastructure funding. • Examples of good practice in development contributions and local infrastructure funding.

• Where to from here? • Where to from here?

The program is designed for town planning, engineering, community services and finance professionals in councils. The program is designed for town planning, engineering, community services and finance professionals in councils.

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http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/onlinereg.html

http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/onlinereg.html

http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/PDFs/NFDC.pdf

http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/PDFs/NFDC.pdf

http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/shortcourses.html

http://www.clg.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/shortcourses.html


Roads and Transport Roads and Transport Item 17: IPART Review of Access Pricing on NSW Grain Lines Item 17: IPART Review of Access Pricing on NSW Grain Lines



Submissions due Now extended to Friday 8 July

IPART website http://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/welcome.asp

IPART Contacts Aaron Murray 02 9290 8440 Melanie Mitchell 02 9113 7743

LGSA Contact Richard Connors 02 9242 4073 [email protected]

Ref: R90/052 RC

Over the past decade, two reviews have examined the efficiency and viability of the rail lines in NSW known as the branch lines, or the grain line network (reflecting the lines’ primary role in transporting grain). In 2004, the NSW Government established the Grain Infrastructure Advisory Committee (GIAC) to review the reasons for the low utilisation of these lines and the merits of keeping them open. In response to GIAC’s findings, the Government suspended operations on several lines. However, low utilisation and low cost recovery on the grain lines continued to be a concern.

Over the past decade, two reviews have examined the efficiency and viability of the rail lines in NSW known as the branch lines, or the grain line network (reflecting the lines’ primary role in transporting grain). In 2004, the NSW Government established the Grain Infrastructure Advisory Committee (GIAC) to review the reasons for the low utilisation of these lines and the merits of keeping them open. In response to GIAC’s findings, the Government suspended operations on several lines. However, low utilisation and low cost recovery on the grain lines continued to be a concern.

In 2008, the Australian Government commissioned the NSW Grain Freight Review. This review examined the efficiency of grain supply chain in NSW, including the grain line network. Like the GIAC review, it considered the viability of keeping the grain lines open. It recommended that most of the lines remain open on the basis that if they were closed, the costs of increased grain traffic on the road network would outweigh the costs of keeping the lines open.

In 2008, the Australian Government commissioned the NSW Grain Freight Review. This review examined the efficiency of grain supply chain in NSW, including the grain line network. Like the GIAC review, it considered the viability of keeping the grain lines open. It recommended that most of the lines remain open on the basis that if they were closed, the costs of increased grain traffic on the road network would outweigh the costs of keeping the lines open.

In light of this, the NSW Grain Freight Review recommended that the lines be stabilised at a minimum ‘fit for purpose’ condition through a non-recoverable government grant, contingent on industry investment in other supply chain improvements. It also recommended that the NSW Government review future access charges for the grain line network to determine an appropriate level of user contribution to the cost of maintaining the lines.

In light of this, the NSW Grain Freight Review recommended that the lines be stabilised at a minimum ‘fit for purpose’ condition through a non-recoverable government grant, contingent on industry investment in other supply chain improvements. It also recommended that the NSW Government review future access charges for the grain line network to determine an appropriate level of user contribution to the cost of maintaining the lines.

In its preliminary response to the review, the former NSW Government agreed to this recommendation. In December 2010, it asked IPART to conduct a review of future access pricing for sustainability of the network.

In its preliminary response to the review, the former NSW Government agreed to this recommendation. In December 2010, it asked IPART to conduct a review of future access pricing for sustainability of the network.

The purpose of the Issues paper is to explain what IPART have been asked to review, how they propose to conduct the review and the key issues they will consider, and to seek written submissions from stakeholders on these issues.

The purpose of the Issues paper is to explain what IPART have been asked to review, how they propose to conduct the review and the key issues they will consider, and to seek written submissions from stakeholders on these issues.

The Issue Paper can be found at the IPART website. The terms of reference for this review are documented in Appendix 4 of the Issues Paper. IPART invites written comment on this document and encourages all interested parties to provide submissions addressing the matters discussed.

The Issue Paper can be found at the IPART website. The terms of reference for this review are documented in Appendix 4 of the Issues Paper. IPART invites written comment on this document and encourages all interested parties to provide submissions addressing the matters discussed.

The submission period has been extended to Friday 8 July 2011. The submission period has been extended to Friday 8 July 2011.

The LGSA actively participated in both the 2004 GIAC and 2008 NSW Grain Freight Reviews, and would therefore appreciate any feedback on the Issues Paper especially from councils in grain-growing regions of the state, and/or copies of submissions to assist us in formulating a whole-of-local government response to IPART’s deliberations on this matter.

The LGSA actively participated in both the 2004 GIAC and 2008 NSW Grain Freight Reviews, and would therefore appreciate any feedback on the Issues Paper especially from councils in grain-growing regions of the state, and/or copies of submissions to assist us in formulating a whole-of-local government response to IPART’s deliberations on this matter.

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http://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/welcome.asp

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