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Appointment of VPSCIIN Coordinator

We are delighted to announce that Debra Holder, Principal of Community Concepts has been appointed as VPSCIIN Coordinator. Community Concepts has had extensive experience in the VPS and Debra is a former VPS employee, having previously worked in DHS where she was responsible for the implementation of the Human Rights Charter across the former DHS.  She [...]

Apologies

Apologies to all who tried to attend the Coomunicating with Creativity event on June 2. The event was postponed and an email sent to all who registered via our on-line booking system. Clearly not everyone received the email.  We apologise for the inconvenience this caused.

VPSCIN update

In late 2009, the State Coordination and Management Council (SC&MC) agreed to transfer the hosting of VPSCIN to the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC). It was further agreed that the strategic direction and high level governance is to be provided by SC&MC and that operational governance is to be overseen by VPSCIN Advisory Group [...]

Merry Christmas to all VPSCIN members

We’ve been through some big changes in 2009 and we thank you for continuing to participate in our scheduled activities.  In the New Year, we aim to unveil a new direction for VPSCIN, while continuing to offer events and development opportunities to members.
Have an enjoyable Christmas time, a chance to put your feet up and [...]

Welcome to Government

The State Services Authority has recently published a book that may be of interest to VPSCIN members.
Welcome to Government is an introduction to working in the Victorian public sector.
It explains:
- The system of government in Australia and Victoria
- The role of the Victorian Parliament, Executive and Judiciary
- Victoria’s finances and accountability mechanisms, and
- Employment in [...]

Launch of VPS Innovation Action Plan

A new Innovation Action Plan has been released for the VPS. Endorsed by Departmental Secretaries and the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, the Plan is about creating the connections and developing the skills and culture that will support innovation in the VPS.
The Plan has four action areas:
• Creating connections between people, ideas and opportunities
• Building [...]

Nancy White Master Class with the Knowledge Management Roundtable

VPSCIN has been invited to participate in an upcoming Knowledge Management Roundtable event featuring Nancy White.
Twenty VPSCIN members will be able to attend the event on Monday 16 November 2009 from 2–5 pm at Level 16/570 Bourke Street, Melbourne (Land Victoria).
Nancy White, will deliver a Master Class on Digital Habitats: stewarding technology for communities.
Nancy is an international practitioner in [...]

VPSCIN update from Jim Betts

Hi everyone
As you will be aware, the position of Chair of the VPSCIN has transferred from Christine Nixon to me. Accordingly, custodianship of the VPSCIN has transferred from Victoria Police to the Department of Transport (DOT).
Please be advised that while the VPSCIN has moved over to DOT, Frank Connolly has elected to stay at Victoria Police.
I [...]

Social Media in Government Conference – Sept 11

A half day conference at the National press Club In Canberra designed to show how Governments can engage safely and strategically with Social Media.
Conference speakers will include Senator Kate Lundy speaking on empowering and engaging with citizens and sessions will also cover topics such as:

Why social media matters to Government
How Govt Agengies can engage safely [...]