Local Government Creative Connection provides advocacy, networks, support, development and connection for arts and culture staff from regional Council across Victoria. Being a part of Creative Connection provides vital support to Council staff to deliver on their cultural strategies while connecting with a network of Council staff peers, creative organisations and practitioners.

Each year RAV hosts quarterly online LGA Arts and Culture catch ups where staff from Councils in regional Victoria can connect with their peers and learn from industry experts.

Facilitated by RAV’s Director of Partnerships and Programming, Susie Lyons, these meetings connect local government staff to the latest resources, research and support to deliver on regional creative strategies.

Meeting dates for 2025 are:
Thursday 7 August 2025 – Guest speaker: Leisa Bacon, Executive Director, Development and Partnership, Creative Australia

Thursday 13 November 2025 – Guest speakers: Luke Murphy, Head of Major Events and David McCarthy, Group
Manager, Visit Victoria; Tom Mosby, CEO of Koorie Heritage Trust; Bec Carey-Grieve, Coordinator Arts and Economic Development, Moorabool Shire Council

Thursday 12 February 2026 – Speakers TBC

Thursday 14 May 2026 –Speakers TBC

All meetings are from 12pm to 1.30pm online – bring your lunch!

Agenda and Zoom links will be sent to current LGCC members prior to each session.

The Local Government Creative Connection cohort are: Ararat Rural City Council, Buloke Shire, Campaspe Shire Council, City of Ballarat, City of Greater Geelong, East Gippsland Shire Council, Gannawarra Shire Council, Loddon Shire Council, LaTrobe City Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Mildura Rural City Council, Moira Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Mount Alexander Shire Council, Murrindindi Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, and Towong Shire Council.