LGFP is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 LGFP Scholarship Program.
Delivered in partnership with the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) and Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC), the annual Scholarship Program supports local government finance professionals to build their capability to contribute to financially sustainable service delivery for their communities.
Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients:
Jayne Schulze
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
Rose McNiven
Ipswich City Council
Donna Tate
Balonne Shire Council
Each recipient will receive enrolment in IPWEA’s Professional Certificate in Infrastructure Financial Management (ProCert IFM), valued at $3,100. The course strengthens the connection between infrastructure asset management, financial planning and long-term sustainability – an increasingly important area of capability for local government finance professionals.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2026 Scholarship Program, and congratulations to Jayne, Rose and Donna on their selection.
We wish them every success as they commence the program on 31 August 2026 and look forward to following their progress.
See what past recipients gained from their experience:
“The course has given me the skills to analyse the relationship between the services provided by infrastructure, the costs associated with those services, and the associated risks when making financial decisions. It also improved my ability to understand and use appropriate performance measures such as the financial sustainability ratios to develop clear and concise financial reports that accurately reflect the performance of the organisation which allows for more informed decision-making.”
“Understanding the linkages between Asset Management Plan (AMP), service level trade-offs and the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) has increased my knowledge base and given me added confidence in performing my role. This will allow me to better engage with Asset Management teams and more effectively contribute to helping Council achieve its financial sustainability objectives.”