Communications Network

The Communications Network's vision is to advocate, assist and develop the careers of communications professionals in local government, and to empower them to better reach, engage and develop informed, heard and active communities.

The purpose of the Network is to:

  • Facilitate knowledge and information sharing
  • Provide opportunities for professional development
  • Network with like-minded peers
  • Raise the profile of the profession to reflect the critical role it plays in each local government
  • Recognise each other's achievements
The Communications Network Committee: 

Chairperson
Claire Lansdown
Business & Industry Advisor
City of Wanneroo
 
Deputy Chairperson
Jamie Wilkinson
Manager Strategic Communications
City of Mandurah
 
Secretary
Maureen Beckwith
Project Manager
City of Wanneroo

Committee Members:

Alice Jeffcott
Director Client Services
Market Creations Agency

Allan Brady
Media Engagement Officer
Shire of York

Emma Stenhouse
Manager Communications and Engagement
City of Armadale

Gemma Carter-Nguyen
Manager PR & Stakeholder Engagement
City of Belmont

Sandra Flint
Coordinator Communications & Marketing
Shire of Exmouth

Tahlia James
Media and Communications Officer
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup

 


Communications Network  - online discussion portal and resource library

The Communications Network online resource library provides a valuable source of information such as templates, local government policies and procedures, presentations from network events and other documents that may prove useful to those people working in a Communications role.
An online discussion portal is also available to encourage collaboration and information sharing and to provide a space for discussions on issues, challenges and successes related to communication topics.

Visit the portal.

(Requires the user to sign in - LG Professionals WA members please use your usual online membership account information. Please contact [email protected] if you require assistance)
Board Representatives:


Suzie Haslehusrt, MLGP
Director Community & Lifestyle
Shire of Harvey





Mia Maxfield
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Coorow