Community Development and Services Advisory
Notice
of Meeting
Monday, 10 April 2017
5 April 2017
Mr John Rayner
A Community Development and Services Advisory Committee Meeting
will be held in the Kogarah Council Chambers, Level 2, 2 Belgrave Street,
Kogarah on Monday, 10 April 2017 for consideration of the business available on Council's
website at http://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-Meetings.
Gail Connolly
General Manager
BUSINESS
1.
Apologies
2.
Disclosures of Interest
3.
Minutes from previous meeting
4. Reports from
Council Officers
Summary of Items
Monday,
10 April 2017
MINUTES:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES ADVISORY - 13 FEBRUARY 2017
Community
and Culture
COM010-17 Community
Strategic Planning
(Report by
Coordinator Community Development, Nicolas Best)......................... 2
COM011-17 Georges River
Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
(Report by
Coordinator Community Development, Nicolas Best)......................... 3
COM012-17 Committee Key
Priority Areas
(Report by
Coordinator Community Development, Nicolas Best)....................... 28
COM013-17 Project and
Event Reports
(Report by
Coordinator Community Development, Nicolas Best)....................... 29
COM014-17 Project and
Event Updates: programs in development
(Report by
Coordinator Community Development, Nicolas Best)....................... 31
Georges River Council – Ordinary Meeting - Monday,
10 April 2017 Page 2
Item: COM010-17 Community
Strategic Planning
Author: Coordinator
Community Development, Nicolas Best
Directorate: Community
and Culture
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Recommendation
(a) That
the report on Council’s Community Strategic Planning be received and
noted; and
(b) That the Community Development
and Services Advisory Committee members provide feedback
on the draft community strategic planning documents currently on exhibition.
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Executive Summary
1. On 3
April 2017 Council endorsed the Draft Community Engagement Policy, Draft
Community Engagement Strategy and Draft Community Strategic Plan
Engagement Strategy to be placed on public exhibition for 6 weeks.
2. Council
will hold community consultation sessions on Wednesday 19 April and Saturday 13
May to gain feedback and respond to any questions or concerns from interested
community members.
3. Community
consultation for Council’s Community Strategic Planning is presently
underway. A survey is available online until 30 April 2017 at: www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/Have-Your-Say.
Committee members are encouraged to fill out the survey and promote through
their networks.
4. Council’s
Senior Corporate Planner will present at the next CDSAC meeting in June to
provide further information and facilitate input form Committee members into
the development of the Community Strategic Plan.
Financial
Implications
5. Within
budget allocation.
Georges River Council – Ordinary Meeting - Monday,
10 April 2017 Page 3
Item: COM011-17 Georges
River Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Author: Coordinator
Community Development, Nicolas Best
Directorate: Community
and Culture
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Recommendation
(a) That
the report on Council’s Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017
– 2021 be received and noted; and
(b) That the Community Development
and Services Advisory Committee members provide feedback
on the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 – 2021
currently on public exhibition.
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Executive Summary
1. On 3
April 2017 Council endorsed the Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017
– 2021 to be placed on public exhibition for a period of not less
than 28 days.
2. Committee
members are encouraged to review the draft plan, provide recommendations and
promote the draft plan through their networks to facilitate wider community
consultation.
3. A second
report will be presented to the June 2017 Council meeting seeking endorsement
of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 – 2021, incorporating
the community’s feedback.
Background
4. Georges
River Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) will set out the
strategies and actions that Council is committed to deliver over the next four
years to enable people with disability to have greater access to
Council’s information, services and facilities.
5. In order
for Council to successfully develop a DIAP, all people with a disability need
to have the opportunity to be consulted and add input into the plan. To
facilitate this, Council has undertaken community consultation between October
2016 and February 2017.
6. Under
the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, all New South Wales Government services must
develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan by 30 June 2017.
Financial
Implications
7. Within
budget allocation.
ATTACHMENTS
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Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 - 2021
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Georges River Council - Ordinary Meeting - Monday, 10 April 2017
COM011-17 Georges River Council Disability Inclusion
Action Plan
[Appendix 1] Draft
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 - 2021
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Georges
River Council – Ordinary Meeting - Monday, 10 April 2017 Page 28
Item: COM012-17 Committee
Key Priority Areas
Author: Coordinator
Community Development, Nicolas Best
Directorate: Community
and Culture
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Recommendation
(a) That
three (3) key priority areas are identified for the Community Development and
Services Advisory Committee to focus on.
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Executive Summary
1. At the
Community Development and Services Advisory Committee meeting held on 13
February 2017 it was agreed that three key priority areas were to be identified
for the Committee to work on.
2. Committee
members were invited to send suggestions for the priorities to the Manager
Community and Cultural Development. The following priorities have been proposed
for consideration by the committee:
· Community safety
(including domestic violence and homelessness);
· Strengthening
multicultural connections;
· Positive Mental
Health;
· Inclusivity and
reducing social isolation;
· Affordable
housing;
· Men’s
health.
3. The key
priority areas will assist Council, in conjunction with the Committee, in
determining future projects, grant priorities and partnerships.
4. The
Committee may also investigate ways of measuring impact and evidencing outcomes
of work carried out by Council in addressing the three key priority areas
chosen.
Financial
Implications
5. Within
budget allocation.
Georges River Council – Ordinary Meeting - Monday,
10 April 2017 Page 29
Item: COM013-17 Project
and Event Reports
Author: Coordinator
Community Development, Nicolas Best
Directorate: Community
and Culture
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Recommendation
(a) That
the report is received and noted by the Community Development and Services
Advisory Committee.
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Executive Summary
1. This
report provides a summary of recent major community development initiatives by
Council’s Community Development Team.
ANZAC Lemnos Commemorative Statue
and Plaque
2. The
ANZAC and Lemnos Commemorative Statue and Plaque in Kogarah Town Square is now
in place in Kogarah Town Square following the unveiling event on Saturday 4
March, 2017.
3. The
monument commemorates the relationship between Lemnos and Australia forged
during the Gallipoli Campaign, and recognises the fundamental role of nurses in
theatres of war.
4. The unveiling
was attended by over 200 people and was a successful event bringing together
the many community stakeholders in this project, including the Royal Australian
Army Nursing Corps, the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, the Lemnian
Association of NSW, the RSL and the local Greek community.
International Women’s Day
5. On 9
March 2017, Council organised a morning tea to celebrate International Women's
Day with a focus on women’s empowerment, leadership and financial
independency.
6. The
event attracted more than 100 people who came to listen to inspiring local
migrant business women who shared their stories and aspirations and how they
managed to overcome challenges to achieve their vision. The program also
showcased a mix of fashion, traditional dress and performances from the diverse
cultures including Australia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin
America.
Harmony Day Celebration
7. On 22
March 2017, Council’s Harmony Day celebration was held at the Hurstville
Entertainment Centre and over 300 people joined in the celebrations. The
celebration was an important opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate
Council’s cultural diversity.
8. The
program featured live stage performances representing the waves of migration
and the contribution these groups have made to the community. In addition, the
program featured short film screenings followed by an interactive workshop on
social cohesion.
We Are Active Seniors Positive Ageing
Festival
9. Over
1,300 people attended events run between Friday 3 March and Thursday 30 March
2017, for the Positive Ageing Festival. The
Festival program included events run by Council and in partnership with a
number of community organisations and seniors groups. From formal and anecdotal
event evaluations, feedback from the community has been positive.
National Youth Week 2017
10. Georges River Live
and Acoustic: This was a free live music event held on 30 March 2017, and
delivered in partnership with 3 Bridges Youth Zone. Georges River Live and
Acoustic showcased local performers in an intimate and supportive environment.
Youth Workers were present to build relationships and increase engagement of
new clients through the drop in space. Over 70 young people attended this
event.
11. Beats Rhymes and
Strokes: This was a free Hip Hop event held on 31 March 2017, featuring notable
MC’s, mural artists and local service providers. The event had a mental
health theme and saw the creation of a live art mural. Relevant local youth
services including Headspace Hurstville, Oasis Youth and 3 Bridges attended the
event to spotlight their service to this traditionally hard to access
demographic.
12. Short and Stuff: An
Exploration of the 2016 Short Stuff Youth Film Festival: This event is a
gallery exhibition encompassing a rolling screening of the films from the 2016
Short Stuff Youth Film Festival as well as behind the scenes photos and
additional content that underpin the festival. An exploration of some of the
key themes presented in the films that link to youth health and wellbeing will
be showcased in creative and meaningful ways. This exhibition opened on 1 April
and will be open throughout April at the Hurstville Museum and Gallery.
Financial
Implications
3. Within
budget allocation.
Georges River Council – Ordinary Meeting - Monday,
10 April 2017 Page 31
Item: COM014-17 Project
and Event Updates: programs in development
Author: Coordinator
Community Development, Nicolas Best
Directorate: Community
and Culture
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Recommendation
(a) That
the report be received and noted the Community Development and
Services Advisory Committee.
(b) That the Committee provide
feedback on any projects in development for
further
consideration by Council officers.
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Executive Summary
1. This
report provides a summary of upcoming community development initiatives by
Council’s Community Development Team.
National Youth Week 2017
2. Race
Around Georges River: On 12 April, Race Around Georges River will set
challenges for teams of young people through a number of key local sites and
services. Sites include Hurstville Aquatic Centre, Headspace Hurstville, 3
Bridges Youth Zone, NOVA Employment, Shopfront Arts Co Op and Kogarah Library.
Each challenge will see participants develop a new skill or explore a major
issue for young people such as mental health, sexual health or peer
relationships, whilst attempting to break down stigmas attached to accessing
health and youth services.
3. ScribbleInk
Youth Literature Awards: Youth Week will again provide a launching pad for
Council’s major literary awards for young people. ScribbleInk has grown
in leaps and bounds since its inception and has seen local high school aged
writers enter into professional writing off the back of their participation and
seen a number of entrants have their works go to print through reputable
sources. Launched on Thursday 6 April at Hurstville Library, the awards and
associated events will run until June 2017.
Youth Consultation Survey 2017
4. Youth
Week 2017 will provide a platform for Council’s major youth consultative process,
with the findings informing Council’s key strategic planning documents.
An online survey of approximately 15 questions has been developed, exploring
how young people connect with Georges River and what their patterns of access
for key services and places of interest look like. The survey is open on
Council’s website and will close on 30 June 2017.
Amulet at the National Folk Festival in
Canberra
5. The
popular production Amulet by the Fiestaville Multicultural Choir will
return to the Civic Theatre, Hurstville on Friday 7 April. The production is
then travelling to Canberra to be part of the National Folk Festival over
Easter. The production features the stories, music, songs and performance of
twenty local women from the Georges River Council local government area.
Fiestaville Multicultural Choir’s touring production of Amulet is
supported by Georges River Council’s Community Grants Program.
GRaB Arts Expo and Night Art
Market
6. Georges
River Council will be holding the first newly branded GRaB Arts event at
Rockdale Town Hall in partnership with Bayside Council during the Bayside Arts
Festival on Friday 28 April 2017 from 4pm to 8pm. GRaB stands for Georges River
and Bayside Councils and replaces the existing St George Arts and Culture
Network. Registrations for the Arts Expo and Night Market are now open and
expressions of interest have been received from local artists and performers
including disability groups.
Sydney Writers’ Festival at Georges River Council
7. In
May, Council will host two Sydney Writers’ Festival author events at
Council Libraries. These well-attended events ensure Georges River Council
community members can participate in a significant literary festival at
locations close to home. Details of authors involved are under embargo at time
of printing and will be disclosed at the committee meeting; the Festival is
launched on Thursday 6 April.
National Domestic Violence
Remembrance Day 2017
8. National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day on
Wednesday 3 May remembers those who have died as a result of domestic and
family violence. The St George Domestic Violence
Committee seeks to remember local families affected by this type of violence.
A number of Domestic Violence Committee member organisations will lay
roses at the front of NSW State Parliament House in Macquarie Street during the
day and propose to bring the roses back for a local ceremony in the evening at
Hogben Park, Kogarah. The event will include a candlelight vigil walk from
Kogarah Town Square to Hogben Park via Railway Parade. A short gathering
will follow at Hogben Park followed by a minute’s silence.
Council will support the event as a member of the St George Domestic Violence
Committee by designing promotional material, and providing event logistics
support with some financial contribution to the hiring of equipment to
facilitate the event in Hogben Park.
Council Open
Day
9. The
Indonesian Community Open Day will be held at Georges River Council, Hurstville
Service Centre on Wednesday 10 May from 10am to 12pm. The Open Day is an
opportunity for people to learn about Council’s services, resources and activities.
Council’s regular open days for multicultural groups form part of
Council’s commitment to fostering strong community ties and addressing
their social, cultural and recreational needs of our diverse community.
Financial Implications
Within budget allocation.
