5-6 April 2018 Jurien Bay Sport & Recreation Centre WELCOME TO Wheatbelt Conference |18 Wheatbelt Conference 18 will focus on “Small Towns - BIG Dreams: Transitioning Regional Economies”, with delegates afforded the opportunity to develop ideas in this arena. Our keynote speaker, Barry Urquhart, is enthusiastic in assisting here. The organisers would like to thank the organisations who have made Wheatbelt Conference 18 possible - local governments, commercial organisations, State Government agencies, sponsors, speakers and supporters, and the host local government (Shire of Dandaragan). We look forward to welcoming you to Wheatbelt Conference 18. Venue The Shire of Dandaragan comprises four townships; Jurien Bay, Cervantes, Badgingarra and Dandaragan. Situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth and covering an area of 6,716 square kilometres, the Shire of Dandaragan has a lot to offer both residents and visitors. The Shire is the pinnacle of the Turquoise Coast, with pristine beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing and windsurfing within Jurien Bay and Cervantes, whilst the towns of Badgingarra and Dandaragan offer beautiful national parks with native flora and fauna, bush walks, unique Australian wildflowers and farming land. The Wheatbelt Conference 18 will be held in the coastal centre of Jurien Bay - the home of the Shire of Dandaragan. Master of Ceremonies Sue Campbell Sue has accumulated a wealth of experience and an impressive record of achievements having worked as a tour operator and in local, regional, State and Commonwealth levels of government. Sue is a respected regional development practitioner who specialises in the tourism sector where she has held leadership and management roles in the planning, development and marketing of regions. Sue has a track record in facilitating collaboration amongst stakeholders in the delivery of tourism initiatives in the Great Southern, Peel and Eastern region of Perth. Whilst coordinating implementation of the tourism recommendations of the WA Caravan and Camping Action Plan: 2013-2018, Sue partnered with local governments in the Wheatbelt, Midwest and South Coast to plan and deliver upgrades to coastal camping grounds. Trails and interpretation are areas of particular interest to Sue and her experience in this sector was acknowledged in 2016 with her appointment to the State Trails Reference Group and her election to the inaugural Board of Trails WA Inc. In 2017 Sue was appointed as a judge of the GWN Top Tourism Town Awards in recognition of the depth of industry and regional experience she holds. Sue has an MBA and additional tertiary and technical qualifications in the fields of Social Work, Health Education, Public Sector Management, Project Management and Tour Guiding. In her spare time Sue contributes as a Board member with the Rottnest Foundation and as a Volunteer Tour Guide with the Kings Park and Botanic Garden Authority. Keynote SPEAKER Barry Urquhart Barry Urquhart is an internationally respected and in-demand conference keynote speaker, business strategist, consumer behaviour analyst, facilitator of strategic planning workshops and a top selling author. He is renowned for his strikingly accurate forecast in 2006 of the August, 2008 onset of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). More recently, he projected the China economic correction and the earlier significant downturn in mining industry capital expenditure, and its implications for small and mid-sized mining companies. Each was based on his dynamic strategic planning model, providing advantage, benefits and a competitive edge for client companies. Barry Urquhart is Managing Director of Marketing Focus, a Perth based market research and strategic planning practice. He is author of six books, including the two largest selling publications on service excellence in Australasia, both of which are now available as e-books. His latest publication is “Marketing Magic - Streetsmart Marketing”. Each year Barry travels some 300,000 kilometres on five continents to deliver up to 100 keynote addresses, to facilitate around 15 strategic planning workshops and to lead interactive one-on-one marketing audits. He is a regular commentator of consumer issues on ABC and commercial radio, is featured on a series of interview topics on the television program “Today Tonight” and contributes articles to 49 magazines throughout the world. Barry Urquhart is a former lecturer in Marketing and Management at the Curtin University of Technology, and has degrees in marketing, political science and sociology. Conference Program Thursday, 5 April 2018 11.30 - 12.15pm Registrations and Lunch Jurien Bay Sport & Recreation Centre 12.15 - 12.45pm CONFERENCE OPENING Ms Sue Campbell Master of Ceremonies Welcome to Country Mr Charlie Shaw Welcome to Shire of Dandaragan A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN 12.45 - 1.00pm President or Representative Western Australian Local Government Association Current Issues Within Local Government 1.00 - 2.00pm Keynote Speaker - Mr Barry Urquhart Changes, Challenges and New Opportunities 2.00 - 2.30pm Ms Tristy Fairfield New Projects and Stakeholder Relations, Carnegie Clean Energy Future Proofing the Wheatbelt - The Role of Renewable Energy and Battery Storage 2.30 - 3.00pm Mr Ian McCabe Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Wyalkatchem Fixing Communications the NEWROC Way 3.00 - 3.15pm Mr Darren Lee Managing Director, Market Creations Embracing the E-Change 3.15 - 3.45pm Afternoon Tea 3.45 - 4.15pm Hon David Templeman Dip Tchg Bed MLA Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and The Arts Current Issues in Local Government - The Minister’s Perspective 4.15 - 4.45pm MR Ken Hooper Secretary, CEACA Innovations in the Delivery of Regional Housing for an Ageing Population - the CEACA Experience 4.45 - 5.15pm Local Leadership in Dandaragan - A Panel of Local Leaders Evening CONFERENCE DINNER Conference Program FRIDAY, 6 April 2018 9.00 - 9.30am Ms Jo Drayton Wheatbelt Suicide Prevention Coordinator Why Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business 9.30 - 10.00am Ms Brianna Peake General Manager (Grower and External Relations) CBH Improving Mental Health 10.00 - 10.30am MS REBECCA TOMKINSON Chair, Wheatbelt Development Commission 10.30 - 11.00am Coffee Break 11.00 - 12.00pm REPRESENTATIVE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSURANCE SERVICES Contemporary Local Government Issues – A Matter of Risk 12.00 - 12.30pm Mr Steve Joske CSC State Recovery Coordinator, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Future Directions for Recovery in Western Australia 12.30 - 1.00pm Mr Barry Urquhart The Next BIG Steps - Formulate, Document, Implement 1.00 - 1.15pm CONFERENCE CLOSE Cr Jan Court President, Avon-Midland Country Zone PARTNERS PROGRAM The Shire of Dandaragan have kindly put together a delightful Partners Program - the details are enclosed separately. Peruse this great opportunity and contact the Shire of Dandaragan to sign up. PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT Arriving Early? Then join us for an informative bus tour of the highlights of the vibrant Jurien Bay area, commencing at 10am from the Jurien Bay Sport & Recreation Centre, on Thursday 5 April 2018. Join us Thank you for your interest in the Wheatbelt Conference | 18 To proceed with registration, please fi ll in the details below. 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GST Conference Dinner (Thursday 5 April 2018) .............................................................. $130 inc. GST Pre-Conference Tour ..............................................................................................................No Charge Partial Registration – Thursday ONLY Conference Delegate (includes lunch) ....................................................................... $220 inc. GST Conference Dinner (Thursday 5 April 2018) .............................................................. $130 inc. GST Pre-Conference Tour ..............................................................................................................No Charge Accompanying Guest/Partner – Thursday only Lunch ......................................................................................................................................$60 inc. GST Conference Dinner (Thursday 5 April 2018) .............................................................. $130 inc. 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