Integrated Planners Scholarship

The Integrated Planners Conference is the leading event for professionals engaged in Integrated Planning and Business Improvement within local government. This conference serves as a vital platform for collaboration, where attendees can explore key issues, share best practices, and address sector challenges. It offers valuable opportunities for networking, professional development, and knowledge exchange, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in local government.

As part of the Association's commitment to provide members with professional development that is accessible and affordable, we are offering two scholarships to help promote participation and reduce barriers for members wishing to attend.

The 2026 Integrated Planners Conference will be held 2 - 4 September 2026.

Scholarships

We have two scholarships available:

1. First Time Attendee Scholarship - offered to members who are employed in local government wishing to attend the IPR Conference for the first time.

2. Rural Council Scholarship - offered to members who are employed in local government at a Rural Council*.

Both scholarships include full conference registration plus three nights' accommodation.

Interested members are encouraged to submit an online application and will be notified of their status before early bird rates expire.

The scholarship recipient is responsible for travel expenses to attend the conference.

* Rural Council as determined by the OLG Group numbers 8, 9, 10 or 11.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a member of LG Professionals, NSW
Be employed (not on a contract) at a NSW Council

In addition, members applying for the First Time Attendee Scholarship must have never attended an LG Professionals, NSW IPR Conference before.

The scholarship is not transferable and must be used in the same year that it was awarded.

Application Process

Verify Eligibility: Before applying, please ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria listed on this page.

Apply Online: Click the "Apply Online" button located in the blue panel to the right. This will take you to our online application form.

Submit Your Application: Review your application to ensure all information is correct and all documents are uploaded. Once you are satisfied, submit your application.

Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be contacted once the application date has closed and advised of the next steps.

Notification

If you apply for the scholarship, please DO NOT register separately for the Conference until you are notified of the outcome of your application.

You will be advised prior to early bird closing if you have been successful in your nomination. No refunds will be issued to those that decide to register on their own before hearing if they received a scholarship.