Events
Oct
Building Engagement and Trust with your Community: Melton Case Study
Community engagement done well encourages active participation, empowers groups who felt powerless, and builds trust in the organisation. Learn from Melton's Cemetery Reflective Space project and discover strategies to enhance your community engagement efforts.
Nov
NGAA Members’ meeting and workshop
Thursday 21 November 2024, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Old Parliament House, Canberra
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Nov
2024 Research Launch Event at Parliament House
Join fellow NGAA Mayors, CEOs and GMs as we call on federal members to demonstrate their support for Australia’s fastest growing outer metropolitan cities and suburbs.
Thursday 21 November 2024, 9.30-11.00am
Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
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Nov
Online Briefing from outgoing NGAA Chair, Cr Matthew Deeth
During this session, Cr Deeth will reflect on the significant achievements of the past five years, share insights on the future strategic direction of the NGAA, and formally introduce Mayor Terresa Lynes, who will be stepping in as interim Chair.
NGAA’s Federal Election Campaign - Member Webinar
Hear about the research and communication activities we will undertake in the lead-up to the Federal Election. Stay informed and get involved in our collective advocacy efforts.
Developing an Advocacy Strategy with the City of Wyndham
Wyndham recently won the NGAA award for Advocacy with their new strategy. Join us to learn more about their approach and discover what they’ve done to set themselves up for success. For more information and to register, click here.
Member Webinar Building community resilience with Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Members are invited to join us for a webinar to hear directly from the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale’s project team and gain deeper insights into their approach on the Cardup Career Fire Station. There will be a Q&A session for members, and a recording will be made publicly available afterward.
Members’ lunch during the ALGA National General Assembly
4 July, 2024 11:00am AEST. Presented during the 2024 ALGA National General Assembly
Swan Room, National Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2601
Registrations Essential. Book now
2024 NGAA Awards
30 May; 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Western Sydney Conference CentreNGAA National Congress - Welcome Drinks
Wednesday 29 May, 5.30 - 7.00pm Venue: Penrith Stadium Chairman’s Lounge Host: Cr Todd Carney, Mayor, Penrith City Council
Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee
Join us for our first Economic Development Advisory Policy Committee meeting for 2024
Advocacy Advisory Policy Committee Meeting
Be part of the conversation for our first Advocacy Advisory Policy Committee Meeting of 2024.
Research and Practice Group Meeting
Research and Practice (RAP) group meeting to discuss research opportunities that will help support advocacy campaigns for 2024 and beyond.
Strategic Planning Advisory Policy Committee Meeting
Join us for our first Strategic Planning Advisory Policy Committee Meeting of 2024.
2024-27 Strategic Plan Workshop
NGAA Members are invited to shape the future of the Alliance at a workshop to develop the 2024-27 Strategic Plan.
2023 Parliamentary Showcase
Member Councils of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) are delighted to once again showcase the vibrancy, opportunity and potential of their municipalities at the 2023 Australian Growth Areas Showcase.
NGAA 2023 Symposium Day 2
NGAA’s 2023 Symposium will be held across two sessions and is expected to once again draw substantial interest from across the Alliance’s membership, non-member councils, state and federal government departments and peak bodies.
Dates: 11 and 18 October 2023, 1-4pm AEDT
NGAA 2023 Symposium Day 1
NGAA’s 2023 Symposium will be held across two sessions and is expected to once again draw substantial interest from across the Alliance’s membership, non-member councils, state and federal government departments and peak bodies.
Dates: 11 and 18 October 2023, 1-4pm AEDT
NGAA and Australian Red Cross - Emergency Ready Week 2023
The National Growth Areas Alliance, in partnership with the Australian Red Cross, will discuss community preparedness for emergencies in outer metropolitan areas during Emergency Ready Week 2023.
NGAA Advocacy Policy Advisory Committee
The NGAA Advocacy Policy Advisory Committee will be hosted by the City of Cockburn.
NGAA Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee
This meeting of NGAA's Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee will be hosted by Hume City Council.
NGAA Strategic Planning Policy Advisory Committee
The NGAA Strategic Planning Policy Advisory Committee will be hosted by Cardinia Shire Council.
NGAA Policy Advisory Committees Information Session
From July 2023 NGAA’s Strategic Planning, Advocacy and Economic Development networks will transition into Policy Advisory Committees (PACs). Each online meeting will be hosted and chaired by a Member Council, on a voluntary basis.
NGAA Member Federal Budget Briefing
Briefing on the impact of the 2023 Federal Budget for growth areas. Zoom meeting.
