LGA Network Meeting - In person
About
Looking forward to seeing those that can attend our May in person Network meeting.We will have a guest speaker and some networking activities – (basic morning tea provided).
After the session those able are invited to attend a networking lunch across the street at Lamezleighs Cafe (at own cost).
Dr Helen Shiels
Helen is a Gippsland community development practitioner, researcher, educator, essayist, poet and activist. She has worked within communities, TAFE and Universities at undergraduate and post-graduate level, in local government and organisations in urban and rural communities. Most recently for local government with communities in recovery after the 2019 – 2020 bushfires in East Gippsland.
Her research includes Social Researcher of Co-ordinated Care in South Gippsland, Hard to Reach communities in Moreland and More than one way, A report on the Rural Women’s Network, prior to her research on the Rural Women’s Program in Gippsland.
Helen is a founding member of Centre for Rural Communities, a collaborating member of the Victorian Universities Regional Research Network, and regional contributor and referee for New Community Journal. Helen is an active presenter at regional, national and international conferences.
Date
Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Mirboo North Grainstore
53-55 Ridgway, Mirboo North VIC 3871