Upcoming training

Key components of the pre-candidate training program supported by the Victorian Government:

• Local Government 101 – a comprehensive overview of the business of local government, the roles of councils and councillors and the electoral system. 
• Candidate development – interactive workshops on key considerations for candidates, including policy platforms, connecting with community and key skills and campaigning techniques.
• Networking sessions as part of the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter – networking sessions for local women to link them Women’s Charter Champions (councillors) from across the region.

We will be undertaking at least one session from each category in every region (as per RDV's Regional Partnerships) as part of our funded project. For additional workshops and training, including training tailored to the needs of your community, please contact us.

Upcoming dates - 2020

17 March	Barwon (City of Greater Geelong)	Geelong	Candidate Development
15 April	South Eastern Metro (Cardinia Shire)	Officer	Local Government 101
16 April	Southern Metro (City of Kingston)	Cheltenham	Local Government 101
30 April	Southern Metro (City of Monash)	Glen Waverley	Candidate Development
23 May	Loddon Campaspe (City of Greater Bendigo)	Bendigo	Full day workshop*
28 May	South Eastern Metro (Cardinia Shire)	Officer	Candidate Development
10 June	Loddon Campaspe (Central Goldfields Shire)	Maryborough	Candidate Development
20 June	Mallee (Mildura Rural City)	Mildura	Full day workshop*
18 July	South Eastern Metro (Mornington Peninsula Shire)	Rosebud	Full day workshop*
25 July	Eastern Metro (Manningham City Council)	Doncaster	Full day workshop*
27 August	Goulburn (City of Greater Shepparton)	Shepparton	Candidate Development

We are still finalising workshop details in some regions. Please check this page for further details.

* Full day workshops include content from Local Government 101 AND Candidate Development.