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AI adoption toolkit for South Australian councils

3 April 2025
We're working with our partners to develop a comprehensive 'AI adoption toolkit' for councils. This is an initiative between LGA, LGITSA, LG Professionals SA, and Local Government Risk Services.

The project is underway with delivery expected by August 2025.

About the AI toolkit

The AI toolkit will help councils implement AI technologies responsibly and effectively.

It will equip our member councils with practical frameworks, assessment tools, templates and guidelines. All tailored specifically for local government needs.

Once developed, the toolkit will be made available on our safe use of Generative AI (GenAI) page.

This cross-sector initiative builds on the successful collaborative approach that delivered the LGITSA Cybersecurity and Data Governance frameworks.

We encourage all councils to participate in upcoming events to learn more and contribute to this important sector-wide initiative. More details will be available soon.

Learn about best practice AI governance

Next month’s AI conference, Leading Edge: AI for Local Government Innovators, will cover best practice AI governance for local government.

International keynote speaker Bianca Lochner, CIO, City of Scottsdale will share her work in AI governance and privacy compliance. She'll discuss how councils can ensure responsible AI adoption and data protections, while leveraging AI capabilities to enhance services.

Conference topics

Other speakers will tackle:

  • how AI can be used
  • ethical considerations
  • implementation challenges
  • application ideas and so much more.

You’ll hear from local government leaders, CIOs, policymakers and AI experts.

Book tickets

Book your tickets today – places are strictly limited.

Visit Leading Edge: AI for Local Government Innovators to learn more and book tickets.

Safe use of Generative AI

Discover more resources, including AI policies, on how to use AI technology safely in your council.

Visit safe use of Generative AI (GenAI) to access the resources.

Find out more

We’re here to help.

Get in touch with any questions: lgasa@lga.sa.gov.au.