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The People and Culture Network Conference is designed to challenge your thinking about the future of the local government workforce
OverviewJoin us at the 2026 LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Conference - Culture by Design. This conference brings together local government people and culture professionals for a practical, future-focused day dedicated to shaping workplaces with intention, courage and care, and explores how communication, capability, mental safety and values-driven leadership intersect to create strong, sustainable council cultures. Through engaging keynotes, real-world council case examples and an interactive panel, attendees will gain fresh insights into psychosocial risk, workforce capability uplift and cultural transformation in the local government sector. From building confidence and connection, to creating mentally safe workplaces and embracing constructive “good trouble,” the program is designed to be relevant, practical and energising. Join peers from across the sector to learn, reflect and connect, and leave equipped with ideas and tools you can apply immediately to design culture that delivers for people, councils and communities. Who should attend:
This conference is open to all local government people and culture, work health safety and human resource professionals - we also strongly encourage anyone who works closely with people and culture or with a passion or role in leading the future of the local government workforce to attend. | Key DetailsRegistrations are now open for the 2026 LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Conference - Culture By Design! Date: Friday 24 July 2026 Location: Pullman Adelaide (16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA) Investment
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2024 People and Culture Network Conference: 'Connect Influence Grow'
On Friday 5 July, more than 120 people and culture professionals representing 40 councils and subsidiaries from across South Australia gathered at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide for the 2024 LG Professionals SA People & Culture Network Conference ‘Connect Influence Grow’. The event provided attendees with essential tools and resources for managing psychological safety, a critical topic in today’s workplace, provided insights into human resources issues in other sectors, and equipped us with great tips to manage our own wellbeing.
Highlights included a panel featuring Linda Reinhardt, Chief People and Strategy Officer at Credit Union SA, Hugh Wells, Director of Organisational Development and Workforce Strategy at Central Adelaide Health Network, and Miranda McDonald, Executive Director of People, Talent and Culture at Uni SA, who shared insights on people and culture trends beyond local government. They highlighted the importance of good culture, engagement and collaboration.
After lunch we heard an invigorating CEO Panel discussion, featuring Mark Withers - City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Nat Traeger - District Council of Robe, and Nathan Cunningham - District Council of Yankalilla. They emphasised openness, authenticity, the need for shared values and the importance of culture in driving success to deliver on strategy. The day concluded with an inspiring keynote from Sarah Prime of Champions Academy, who spoke about champion mindsets and empowering people and communities to become change agents.
Thank you to the LG Professionals SA People & Culture Network Committee for organising such a fantastic event, to Ritu Datta from the Network Committee for emceeing the day, and to all attendees for investing in their professional development.
Lauren Green, People and Culture Advisor, Whyalla City Council
LG Professionals SA People and Culture Network Committee Member
View the 2024 Conference Program