The LGMA Community Development Network provides leadership and support to people working in the Community Development and Community Services sector within Local Government and community based organisations across the entire state of Western Australia . It has a particular mandate to support the work of professionals working in community development and community services in rural and remote communities.
The Network provides:
§ Professional development opportunities including frequent workshops & seminars with relevant and valuable information
§ Networking opportunities - find out who’s who in the industry
§ Conferences at excellent venues with interesting speakers
§ Advocacy on behalf of workers
§ A referral point for members seeking professional advice
WHY NOT BECOME A MEMBER?
MEMBERS BENEFITS
§ Discounted attendance fees for all seminars, workshops and conferences
§ Regular newsletter focusing on current issues, trends, best practice and government initiatives
§ An opportunity to take an active role in determining the priorities for professional development
§ Advice on professional practice issues
Member services are targeted to the following professions.
Community Services, Community Development, Social Planning, Recreation and Leisure, Community Participation, Cultural Development, Family Services, Economic Development, Senior Services, Children’s Services, Youth Services, Aboriginal Services, Personal and Financial Counselling, Ethnic Services and
Disability Services
Other groups will also find membership professionally rewarding.
Councillors, CEOs, Executive Managers, Managers or Officers wishing to be kept informed of trends and issues in community services and community development





