Premier's Department NSW

Thank you to everyone who joined us for IPAA NSW's State of the Sector 2025!     Last Friday, Simon Draper PSM, Secretary of the Premier’s Department, reflected on the year that was – the challenges we tackled, the progress we made, and the opportunities ahead for the NSW public sector.     Simon was joined by an inspiring panel of young public servants who shared their insights and experiences on this year’s theme - the ‘Next Generation of Public Service’.  💬 James Robson – NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water  💬 Sarah Groat (not pictured) – NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 💬 Dawn Choa – NSW Department of Communities and Justice 💬 Terri-Lee Ferreira – Transport for NSW     🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in and to our panel participants.       #NSWGovernment #PremiersDepartment #StateOfTheSector #PublicSector #Leadership

🌈 Help shape NSW’s first whole-of-government LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy!      🗣️ The LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy survey is open all members of the public.    💬 EOIs are also open for LGBTIQA+ people across NSW to share their lived experiences in roundtable discussions.     Your voice will help guide how the NSW Government can better support inclusion, safety and equality for LGBTIQA+ communities.     👉 Have your say before 10 December: https://lnkd.in/g8EphuVH      #NSWGovernment #PremiersDepartment #TheCabinetOffice #LGBTIQA+ #Inclusion  

💬 Last week marked the final Executive Connections event for 2025, bringing together senior leaders from across the NSW public sector to explore innovating for impact.     💡 Our keynote and panel – featuring Brenton Caffin, Rehan Arif, Dr Kellie Adlam, and Dr Jaclyn Aldenhoven – shared valuable insights on how innovation can drive meaningful outcomes for citizens, communities and the economy.  The discussion explored how leaders can:  👉 Embed innovation into everyday decision-making and workflows.  👉 Reframe risk tolerance to support experimentation and learning.  👉 Build cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships to co-design and scale impactful solutions.    A huge thank you to everyone who joined us throughout 2025 for the Executive Connections series – creating space for collaboration, new ideas and shared learning across the NSW public sector. #NSWGovernment #NSWGov #PremiersDepartment #ExecutiveConnections #PublicSectorLeadership

It’s Inclusion at Work Week! This week, we’re celebrating the importance of inclusion and belonging at work.      We’re proud of our employee-led Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN) – a group of passionate advocates helping make The Cabinet Office NSW and Premier's Department NSW more inclusive places to work.     Over the past few months, our teams have hosted exciting events to support our people:  ✨ The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Network hosted a series of events, including a Diwali celebration, a Japanese language taster, and a ‘Taste of Vietnam’ experience.  🌈 The Pride Network hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, connecting with peers across our central government agencies in support of LGBTQIA+ youth.  🙋♀️ Women in Leadership (WIL) Network hosted an In Conversation event with The Cabinet Office Secretary.     👉 Find out more about Inclusion at Work Week and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/grhhz9-7      #NSWGovernment #TheCabinetOffice #PremiersDepartment #PublicSector #InclusionAtWorkWeek #DiversityAndInclusion 

Congratulations to the incredible recipients of the 2026 NSW Australian of the Year Awards! 🌟  🏆 2026 NSW Australian of the Year – Dr Alison Thompson OAM  🏆 2026 NSW Senior Australian of the Year – Professor Henry Brodaty AO  🏆 2026 NSW Young Australian of the Year – Nedd Brockmann  🏆 2026 NSW Local Hero – Theresa Mitchell    From pioneering scientists and passionate advocates to community leaders and everyday heroes, this year’s nominees embody the best of NSW – compassion, courage and a deep commitment to making a difference across our great state. 💙     A heartfelt congratulations to all recipients and nominees for their outstanding contributions and for inspiring us all to create a better future for our communities.  📷 Photo credits: NADC/Salty Dingo    #NSWGovernment #PremiersDepartment #AustralianOfTheYear #Community #Inspiration

The Premier’s Department is working with the Commonwealth eSafety Commissioner and NSW Government agencies to support the rollout of world-first social media age restrictions.     From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account.     These changes are designed to protect young Australians at a critical stage of development from the pressures and risks of social media.      🔗 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gtn4aE_c    #NSWGovernment #eSafety #PremiersDepartment #OnlineSafety #SocialMedia 

💬 Four local areas across NSW had an opportunity to meet with the NSW Premier and Cabinet this year as part of the Community Cabinet program.    The final Community Cabinet for 2025 was held in Camden this week, with the community being able to discuss local issues and talk directly with the State’s key decision makers.     Throughout 2025, the Premier's Department NSW has connected the Premier and Cabinet Ministers with businesses, community organisations and local residents at Community Cabinet events on the Central Coast, the South Coast, the Tweed region and South-West Sydney, ensuring the NSW Government has a strong understanding of the different needs of the vast communities we serve.     Programs like Community Cabinet are meaningful not only for the Premier and Cabinet and the regions they visit but also for our staff, who work behind the scenes to help make these opportunities possible.     Visit our website to learn more about Community Cabinet or find out if it’s coming to a location near you: https://lnkd.in/gjvCZCCE     #NSWGovernment #PremiersDepartment #CommunityCabinet #CommunityEngagement 

Next Tuesday, communities across NSW will pause at 11am for a moment of silence to honour all Australians who have served – and those who continue to serve – in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.     Remembrance Day Services will be held across the State, including the Service to be held at The Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney from 10:30am to 11:30am. The event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend and pay their respects. At both dawn and dusk, the Sydney Opera House will again be illuminated with red poppies in tribute to our veterans and serving personnel.     Find out more about Remembrance Day events across NSW: https://lnkd.in/gpmBcG2g  #NSWGovernment #PremiersDepartment #TheCabinetOffice #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget 

✨🌏 The NSW Government is proud to back Aboriginal-led projects creating lasting benefits across the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.     Eight initiatives will share $6 million from the First Nations Fund to support:  🏠 Housing and community facilities  🎒 Youth programs  🌿 Cultural heritage restoration  🌱 Land rehabilitation     This funding ensures the state's energy transition and also strengthens communities through culture, connection and opportunity.    This is part of the NSW Government’s $128 million investment in the Community and Employment Benefit Program, ensuring regional communities benefit from the renewable energy transition.     💡 $4 million in grants are still available – applications are open now.    🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g-rRwVm7    #NSWGovernment #EnergyCo #PremiersDepartment #FirstNations #RenewableEnergy 

The Premier's Department NSW is partnering with the University of Canberra's Centre for Deliberative Democracy and the Australian Department of Home Affairs to launch The Guidebook for Deliberative Engagement.     This new resource helps public servants better connect with communities – supporting more inclusive, informed and constructive conversations on the big issues we face together 💬     The Guidebook offers practical tools, real examples and checklists to help integrate deliberative engagement into public policy and community work.    🔗 Read more and access the guide: https://lnkd.in/eh-2WvVg      #NSWGovernment #PremiersDepartment #CommunityEngagement #PublicSector #DeliberativeDemocracy