Integrated Planners Scholarship

The Integrated Planners Conference is the premier event for all professionals involved with the Integrated Planning and Business Improvement functions in local government. The conference is an opportunity for delegates to come together and discuss issues effecting local government and provides opportunities for networking, professional development and information-sharing.

We recognise that some individuals and councils may find it difficult to participate in the conference due to limited resources and/or long travel distances.

As part of the Association's commitment to provide members with professional development that is accessible and affordable, we are offering two scholarships to help promote participation and reduce barriers for members wishing to attend.

Key Dates

Nominations Open: 4 March 2024

Nominations Close: 24 May 2024

Scholarship Awarded: 31 May 2024

Conference Date: 4 - 6 September 2024

First Time Attendee Scholarship

The scholarship is offered to members who are employed in local government wishing to attend the IPR Conference for the first time.

The scholarship covers the full conference registration fee, plus three nights' accommodation.

Interested members should complete an online application form and will be notified of their status within one week of application closure.

The scholarship recipient is responsible for travel expenses to attend the conference.

Rural Council Scholarship

The scholarship is offered to members who are employed in local government at a Rural Council*.

The scholarship covers the full conference registration fee, plus three nights' accommodation.

Interested members should complete an online application form and will be notified of their status within one week of application closure.

The scholarship recipient is responsible for travel expenses to attend the conference.

* Rural Council as determined by the OLG Group numbers 8, 9, 10 or 11.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a member of LG Professionals, NSW
  • Be employed (not on a contract) at a NSW Council
  • Have written confirmation from their Director or General Manager that permission is granted to attend the 2024 IPR Conference if successful.

In addition, members applying for the First Time Attendee Scholarship must have never attended an LG Professionals, NSW IPR Conference before.

Members are only eligible to receive either scholarship once to provide an opportunity for others to access the scholarship.
 
The scholarship is not transferable and must be used in the same year that it was awarded. 

Notification

Applicants will be notified of their status within one week of application closure.

If you applied for the scholarship, please DO NOT register separately for the IPR Conference until you are notified that you did not receive the scholarship.

You will be advised prior to early bird closing if you have been successful in your nomination. No refunds will be issued to those that decide to register on their own before hearing if they received a scholarship.

Conference Attendance

Successful scholarship recipients will be asked to capture their experience at the conference and share photos via LinkedIn.

In addition, a post conference report in word or video format will be required and shared with our members.