We hope that the end of NGAA Symposium 2022 means new beginnings as the knowledge and lessons shared by our presenters helps to build the best possible suburbs and communities of the future.
Thank you to our Symposium host council and Major Partner City of Whittlesea, and our Presenting Partners .id informed decisions, nbn co and Studio thi.
You can now view all the presentations here. Recordings will be added in coming weeks.
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE with the Australian Local Government Association and Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA).
Read moreMore of Australia’s new housing areas will have mobile coverage, thanks to the Federal Government’s updated ‘Telecommunications in New Developments (TIND) Policy.’ The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) was a key influencer on the policy, advocating for the consideration of mobile infrastructure within new developments in the early planning stages, and its installation by the time new developments are occupied.
Read moreIn a recent Strategic Planning Policy Advisory Committee meeting, Greg Pattinson from the City of Playford shared a great example of how they have been part of an innovative partnership for the funding and delivery of sporting facilities. This project also earned City of Playford the NGAA award in 2022 for “Partnerships – Building Connections”
Read moreWe are delighted to extend our congratulations to Mayor Terresa Lynes of the City of Gosnells, who has been elected as the Deputy Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA). Mayor Lynes' election is a testament to her commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by over 5.3 million Australians living in fast-growing outer cities and suburbs.
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