Premium Interviews Learning and listening key for APS leaders Tuesday April 26, 2022 By Melissa Coade Careers Janice Silby was told that although she was good at her job, they would never employ a female as a manager. So she joined the…
Veteran stories highlighted on socials as Anzac Day approaches Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Defence With Anzac Day approaching on Monday, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has started a social campaign featuring the stories of veterans.
Premium Insights and analysis Election moves departments to deactivate comments feeds Wednesday April 13, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Various government department websites have switched off online comments on their social media sites due to new caretaker settings.
Premium Columnists Not a mean and tricky budget, but certainly shamelessly political Friday April 1, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks What a shame if younger public servants thought Tuesday's budget was anything other than what it is: that of a government facing likely electoral defeat.
Your round-up of IWD events around Canberra and some insight into what the departments are up to Sunday March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture International Women's Day (March 8) falls on Tuesday, and there’s a long list of events in Canberra and further afield for members of the APS.
How AI is transforming public sector customer service Monday February 21, 2022 By Peter Hughes 2022 Collaboration After Crisis Special Report AI allows government agencies to be more responsive to spikes in demand from the community, such as information or advice with regards to COVID-19.
State’s aim to put veterans in public sector jobs ‘exceeds expectations’ Monday January 31, 2022 By Jackson Graham New South Wales NSW's veterans' employment program has placed 1200 former service personnel in state government jobs since it was set up in 2018. …
Premium Interviews Federal budget chance to restore long-standing APS and public sector pain points Tuesday May 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The CPSU says now is the time for the government to restore public sector capabilities and ditch the rhetoric that a leaner APS delivers better…
Government invites consultation on military-to-civilian transition Tuesday April 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The government wants to hear from former military people, to create a system that properly supports ADF members and their families.
Veterans’ Affairs urge media to promote support services Wednesday April 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Concerns about how media coverage of defence and veteran matters may affect vulnerable members of the ADF has prompted the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to…
Royal commission into defence and veteran suicide to ‘complement’ work of national commissioner Monday April 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Consultation is underway to appoint three royal commissioners to lead an inquiry into defence and veteran suicide.
DIY digital remembrance for Anzac Day Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A new portal is offering anybody’s at-home Anzac Day event an air of authenticity with a Spotify playlist of hymns and a template ‘order of…
Audit finds Veterans’ Affairs is effectively managing reform program, but must address DVA underperformance Wednesday March 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Veterans’ Affairs should work on addressing any 'systemic issues' that may be affecting its ability to implement its comprehensive program of reforms,…
Department of Veterans’ Affairs takes home innovation prize at Australian Business Awards Wednesday October 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The Business Innovation Award recognises organisations that have implemented initiatives which demonstrate innovative solutions for new and existing business needs.
Defence and veteran suicide prevention body to take ‘trauma-informed’, family oriented approach under new legislation Friday August 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The government has introduced legislation to establish the new office of the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
