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Why the outer suburbs are the best at Working from Home

There were some unexpected and very positive findings in the NGAA’s new research on the lived experience of working from home in Australia’s outer suburbs during the Covid-19 lockdown. Join us on Wednesday, August 5  for the launch. REGISTER HERE   

How has WFH impacted the wellbeing of millions of outer suburbanites who would normally spend hours every day commuting? The research shows:

  • The many benefits for growth area residents of working from home, and the unexpected differences between growth areas and other urban areas
  • Our changing infrastructure investment needs with 500,000 people in the outer suburbs working from home instead of commuting
  • The coffee effect: the boost to local economies from people working locally
  • How working from home creates more business and employment opportunities for people living in outer suburbs, no longer limited by distance
  • How the 5 million people living in Australia’s outer urban growth areas can continue to benefit from working from home after COVID-19

Online event

Free for NGAA Members, $55 for non-members

REGISTER HERE 

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Now hiring- National Communications Coordinator

14 . 08 . 2023

NGAA is recruiting a National Communications Coordinator.

Please read on if you are energised by political engagement and advocacy, experienced in developing and implementing communication and social media strategies and can find compelling ways to communicate the opportunities and challenges of Australia’s growth areas. Experience living or working in growth areas very welcome. Remote or office working options available.

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NGAA Policy Advisory Committee - EOI Now Open

13 . 07 . 2023

Officers from NGAA Member councils are invited to express their interest in joining our Policy Advisory Committees. 

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NGAA Members gather in Canberra

19 . 06 . 2023

Thanks to all Mayors, Councillors, Adminstrators and officers who joined us for lunch during the ALGA NGA., 

Click through for photos and the Chair's speech.

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NGAA CEO appointed to Urban Policy Forum

26 . 05 . 2023

NGAA is pleased to share that our CEO Bronwen Clark has been appointed to the Urban Policy Forum by The Hon. Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will be the only other local government representative.

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