NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Celebrating 30 years: A lookback at how Statewide came to be
Statewide Mutual was formed in 1993 with one aim: to help councils navigate a difficult insurance market and attain secure cover. Today, 30 years on, we’re Australia’s largest local government mutual scheme – with 113 NSW councils in our membership. And our founding...
Regional Risk Groups: An opportunity for growth and support
The local government sector presents a unique set of challenges. Unlike private enterprises, councils often face a political element. On top of this, they experience resourcing limitations and risk management issues – and the balancing act can be a stretch. As a...
The key elements in managing a safe public pool
Aquatic facilities are among the most popular locations in Australia for active recreation across all ages. The local pool is an important community space offering opportunities for educational purposes, swimming lessons, social interaction, exercise, relaxation, and...
Tarcutta truck stop: A tale of teamwork
At Statewide, we strive to go above and beyond to give our members the best possible outcomes – always. That’s why our internal teams constantly communicate and collaborate behind the scenes, ensuring that we cover all bases to benefit our councils. And it was this...
Around the regions – The Ophir Reserve
To the public, Ophir Reserve was considered to be an asset and the responsibility of Cabonne Council. However the site is designated as crown land and is managed by a Community Trust. In such situations, it is important Council and the Trust understand their...
How to build a playspace for everyone
‘Play is for everyone. Our playspaces should be too’ Article written in partnership with Kidsafe NSW, an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting children’s safety through education, advocacy and research. Playspaces exist at the heart of our...