The VLGA is Victoria’s councillor support network.

We are the only organisation with a singular focus on supporting councillors and the people who work with them to change culture, improve conduct and demonstrate good local governance.

Membership
portal

Your gateway to member services.

Training &
Workshops

Strengthen governance capability and community outcomes.

Access
Resources

Useful resources for councillors and supporting good governance.

The Victorian Local Governance Association is an independent (non-partisan) governance organisation supporting councils and councillors in achieving the highest standards of governance on behalf of their communities.

The VLGA is an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors. We provide opportunities for councillor networking, professional development and information exchange and we actively engage with key policymakers and broader stakeholders to inform, influence and lead the conversations that determine the priorities for the local government sector in Victoria and support good governance at the local level.

All councillors and staff at a VLGA Member Council are able to access the organisation’s programs and services.

VLGA Membership

The VLGA’s vision for local government is to support a diverse and growing network of community leaders elected to local government who are more connected, informed, and capable of providing good governance for the communities they serve.

The VLGA’s overriding value is to strengthen and support good governance in local government that will enable, promote and facilitate trust and confidence in the sector.