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Victoria's Commissioner for Children and Young People, Liana Buchanan, speaks about the heightened risks for young people from increased online engagement, social isolation and changes to schooling methods during COVID-19.
On this episode of VLGA Connect, Michel Masson talks about the work of Infrastructure Victoria, preparing for a post-COVID-19 world, and the role of local government in helping shape the infrastructure agenda.
We take a look back at the week of news and views on VLGA Connect and from around local government, and ahead to what's in store next week.
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The Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Adem Somyurek joins VLGA Connect to discuss current sector issues, including the timing of Council elections, introduction of virtual Council meetings, and the performance of the sector in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recorded Wednesday 29th April.
The Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Cr Sam Hearn, speaks to us about his Council's response to COVID-19 - the Caring for Our Community initiative, benefits of having the Federal Health Minister as local member, and gathering data on impacts on the business community.
It's time for the weekly update from the VLGA Newsroom, with CEO Kathryn Arndt - recapping the week's news and VLGA Connect interviews, and looking ahead to what's in store next week.
On our latest Governance Update with Stephen Cooper, we talk about the newly legislated ability for Councils to hold virtual Council meetings; and Lisa Anelli, Corporate Secretary from Yarra Valley Water, provides advice from experience with virtual board meetings.
The CEO of the Victorian Planning Authority, Stuart Moseley, speaks with Chris Eddy about his organisation's current focus during COVID-19, and how the planning system can respond to the societal changes that will come about as a result of pandemic.
The VLGA and Reconciliation Victoria are thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2020 HART (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) Awards.
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