Annual

Report

2021/2022

Brimbank Annual Report 2021-2022

Brimbank City Council is proud to present this 2021-2022 Annual Report to our community,

ratepayers, residents and stakeholders.

This report provides a comprehensive summary of our operations and performance for the

2021-2022 financial year.

It is set out in six different sections to help you navigate information on how we are tracking

in meeting the goals and objectives laid out in our key strategic document, the Council Plan

2021-2025, as well as important detail on finances, governance and our organisation.

All Victorian councils are required to prepare an annual report in accordance with the

The Brimbank City Council Annual Report 2021-2022 aims to fulfil Council’s statutory

responsibilities under the

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It has also been prepared in accordance with the Local Government (Planning and Reporting)

Regulations 2014, and the Council Plan 2021-2025.

Our annual report is not just about meeting our legislative obligations. It can also serve as an

important accountability measure for the Brimbank community on our achievements and

highlights over the past 12 months, as well as a space to celebrate our organisation and

community.

You will also find key information on how we plan to continue serving our community in

2022-2023.

To obtain a copy of this document, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on

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If you have any feedback on this report, or about what you would like to see included in

future annual reports, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on

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Here you’ll find our major highlights and achievements of the year, messages from our Mayor

and CEO, future initiatives we plan to roll out in 2022-2023, our recovery from COVID-19,

and what matters to Brimbank now and into the future.

General information about Brimbank, our workforce, executive management team,

Councillors, organisational structure, learning and development and occupational health and

safety.

Detail on how we are delivering our vision for Brimbank through meeting our Council Plan

2021-2025 key strategic objectives of: Wellbeing and Belonging; Pride and Participation;

Liveable and Connected; Sustainable and Green; Growing and Transforming; Earning and

Learning.

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Information about governance, including council meetings, local laws, committees and audits

as part of our commitment to providing good governance and ensuring that all of our

operations are open, transparent and accountable.

Includes our Performance Statements and the Victorian Auditor General’s (VAGO) Report on

our performance.

Detailed account of our Financial Statement for the 2021-2022 financial year.

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Over the last year Council has worked hard to realise the vision of a transformed Brimbank

that is beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected.

As Mayor, I am committed to working for a brighter future for our community, and my fellow

Councillors share this commitment.

As Brimbank’s youngest Mayor, I’ve strongly encouraged our young people to take an active

role in community life, and been proud to see their ideas for a better Brimbank.

Guided by the ‘Together We are Brimbank’ plan, Council’s focus has been on four key areas:

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Council made strong progress to ensure Brimbank is a welcoming, inclusive and safe place

that supports wellbeing, belonging, participation and community pride.

I am particularly proud that Council developed and started implementing a Mental Wellbeing

Plan that outlines local strategies to improve community mental health and wellbeing.

Another highlight was co-designing a Brimbank Disability Action Plan alongside people with

disability. This whole-of-community approach will help change the lives of many people.

Council continued to work to support liveable and connected neighbourhoods that support

healthy and sustainable futures for our community.

Despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we progressed the construction of the Brimbank

Aquatic and Wellness Centre, ensuring the project was on track for completion later in 2022.

This unique health and wellbeing hub will help transform the lives of our community and the

people in Melbourne’s west.

Council also continued working for a sustainable future, guided by our Climate Emergency

Plan. This included launching a Climate Emergency Community Grants Stream and ‘100%

Renewable Brimbank’ - an energy support service and campaign. Tree planting and other

greening activities are also enhancing our city.

Much effort went into working towards a future focused, transforming city where we all have

opportunities to learn and earn.

‘Enjoy Local’ activations and a ‘Think. Shop. Buy Local’ campaign attracted residents to enjoy

local precincts and support local businesses.

Council continued to support more jobs for young people and the wider community, through

our Youth Jobs Strategy actions, the Victorian Jobs Advocate program, and through a ‘Local

Jobs for Local People’ program.

Council continued to offer new opportunities for our community to engage with Council, ask

questions and share ideas.

In April 2022, Council hosted the pop-up ‘Let’s Talk Brimbank’ events in all four wards, to

give the community an opportunity to meet their local Councillors and ask questions.

This was a great opportunity to reconnect after COVID-19 had earlier limited our ability to

hold face-to-face events.

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Council also continued ongoing COVID-19 service delivery, built into the ‘Together We Are

Brimbank’ Council Plan; this ensured we continued to support the community through

recovery from the pandemic.

Ongoing advocacy to State and Federal governments to advance our future priorities for

Brimbank helped secure tens-of-millions of dollars of investment for our community

Our ‘Transforming Brimbank, Let’s Build It Better Together’ campaign, sought to leverage the

existing funding and commitments of the Melbourne Airport Rail project, with the campaign

leading to some big wins. This included the State Government’s Sunshine Precinct

Opportunity Statement, which set out a vision for the Sunshine Precinct, with Sunshine as the

centre of Melbourne’s booming west. The State Government also announced that Sunshine

Station will be expanded to include a new regional platform.

In March 2022, Council adopted the Brimbank Advocacy Plan to guide Council advocacy on

key matters for our city.

Council made a submission opposing the proposed Melbourne Airport third runway due to the

health impacts this would have on our community. Council also raised the matter at the 28

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National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association held in Canberra

in June 2022. Council will continue to advocate on this important matter to ensure health

impacts are a primary consideration for key decision-makers.

Our key priority is to achieve a beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected Brimbank.

We will do this by supporting mental wellbeing, improving our city, and leveraging every

opportunity for our community and our city.

Council will also continue to lobby hard and work with all governments to build a better future

for Brimbank.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Interim CEO Warren Roberts who served from 6

July 2021 for six months, as well as the CEO Fiona Blair who has led the organisation since

26 January 2022. I also thank Council staff for supporting Brimbank Councillors in their work

for Brimbank.

Thank you also to my fellow Councillors for their shared commitment to our city, and to our

community for its passion and ideas for our city.

This is my first year as the CEO of Brimbank City Council and my first Annual Report here.

I’d like to acknowledge the work done by Interim CEO, Warren Roberts, who guided the

organisation from July 2021 until I came on board in January 2022.

The past year has been both challenging and rewarding for Brimbank, and I’d like to touch on

some of the challenges faced, and the wins achieved for our community.

Over the year, guided by the ‘Together We are Brimbank’ Council Plan, we worked to support

the transformation of Brimbank into a beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected city.

I’d like to recognise the exceptional commitment shown by Council staff in supporting the

community through the challenges that continued to face our city during the year.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact our community, our staff continued to work

hard to support residents and local businesses. This was done through the sharing of

important health information, keeping services running, and advocating for better support.

Council COVID-19 initiatives included promoting and supporting the vaccination drive to help

boost vaccination numbers in Brimbank through outreach support services at Brimbank

libraries, local shopping centres and school pop-ups.

In partnership with Western Health, Council coordinated the distribution and delivery of Rapid

Antigen Test kits to community organisations. We also continued to deliver the Community

Connector program to support residents even though government funding for this ended on

30 June 2021.

In November 2021, following the extreme weather Melbourne experienced on 29 October,

Council maintenance crews worked around the clock, to clean up high risk fallen trees and

branches to keep the community safe. Staff responded to more than 1300 service requests -

a mammoth task that was amplified by a lack of contractor and casual staff availability, which

was a problem experienced by municipalities across Victoria. I’m proud of all the staff who

worked together to get the job done.

From an operational perspective, Council continued to manage the daily challenges of running

the organisation and maintaining the city’s infrastructure and services to a high standard and

our work is guided by Together We are Brimbank Plan that incorporates the Community

Vision 2040, Council Plan 2021-2025 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

The Annual Budget for 2021-2022 directed spending to a brighter future, and reflected the

aspirations of our community.

Council has worked to boost community health and wellbeing, improve parks, roads and

sporting facilities, address the climate emergency, and support businesses through initiatives

that promote economic recovery from COVID-19.

A key highlight was delivery of a strong $82.238 million capital works program that enhanced

Brimbank.

Council adopted Brimbank’s first ever 10 Year Asset Plan following a period of deliberative

community and stakeholder engagement, and this plan will guide Council in maintaining,

renewing or upgrading public assets such as roads, parks and buildings.

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Council also adopted a Transport Priorities Paper to outline its key transport priorities. The

priorities respond to local and global challenges and also support the strategic objectives in

the Council Plan, as well as other strategic Council documents such as the Climate Emergency

Plan and the Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050.

Council also continued to plan and advocate to both State and Federal governments to

support transformational change for our city.

An important goal is to ensure healthy financial sustainability – this is challenging at a time

when costs are increasing across the board and we are hampered by the constraints facing

councils across Victoria. Rate capping has limited the amount that councils can increase

rates and keep pace with rising construction and utility costs. This impacts on Council’s ability

to keep providing services, build new assets and keep existing assets maintained.

The organisation’s financial position remains sound. Council achieved a surplus of $36.46

million in 2021-2022. While this surplus compares favourably to the budgeted surplus of

$17.6 million, it is important to remember that the result is inclusive of grant funding

received early. With increasing costs of construction and utilities being higher than the rate

cap provided for in next year’s budget, there will be increased pressure on Council’s financial

position and maintenance of assets. This will be a significant challenge to Council’s Long Term

Financial Plan to ensure a sound financial position.

The organisation also had a strong focus on enhancing staff health and safety, and worked to

maintain a COVIDSafe workplace, as well as to understand and improve how we manage

health and safety matters.

I would like to thank the Brimbank Councillors for working so passionately alongside the

organisation to achieve a better Brimbank. Their commitment and dedication to Brimbank

and its community are important assets for Brimbank.

I too am passionate about the west, and it’s been a real pleasure to work with staff and

elected representatives that share my love for working in local government to improve the

life of this diverse, proud and community-focused municipality.

Thank you to our staff, who collectively bring a wide array of skills, knowledge and

commitment to the job of serving Brimbank.

And most importantly, to the community who call Brimbank home, volunteer or work here –

thank you for doing your bit in making Brimbank a beautiful, interesting, unique, inclusive

and proud community.

Council is transparent and accountable in reporting to the community. The Report of

Operations 2021-2022 explains in detail Council’s operations and performance during the

financial year.

Brimbank is a vibrant, growing community in the heart of Melbourne’s west. Diversity is

central to our identity – we are proudly multicultural, embracing people from around the

world and weaving their stories into our own. Brimbank’s estimated resident population of

196,712 in 2021 makes it the fifth most populous municipality in Greater Melbourne.

The City of Brimbank was established in 1994, uniting the former Keilor and Sunshine

councils. It was named after Brimbank Park in Keilor, which gained its name from the

practice of farmers driving livestock ‘around the brim of the bank’ of the Maribyrnong River.

Brimbank City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land,

Wurundjeri and Bunurong People, and pays our respect to Elders past and present.

Council also recognises the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who

contribute to our Brimbank community, we pay our respect to the wisdom of Elders, past,

present and emerging.

The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council announced that from 1 July 2021 under the

Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, the Country in which Brimbank is located is under the statutory

care of its Traditional Owners, the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation to the

south, and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to the north of

the municipality.

The north of Brimbank, about two thirds of the municipality, lies within the area occupied by

the Kurung-Jang-Balluk and Marin-Balluk clans of the Wurundjeri People (also known as the

Woi-wurrung language group), who form part of the larger Kulin Nation. Other groups who

occupied the land in the area include Yalukit-Willam and Marpeang-Bulluk.

We also recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community’s continuing spiritual

connection to the land and renew our commitment to respect their beliefs, values and

customs, as we learn to share our lives and build a future together.

The first European settlements were established at Keilor in the late 1840s, Sunshine (then

known as Braybrook Junction) in the mid-1880s, and St Albans in the late 1880s. After the

Second World War, many suburbs were developed around the original settlements to house

the influx of migrants. More recently, areas that were once industrial hubs, have been

transformed into new residential suburbs that are continuing to grow rapidly.

Brimbank spans an area between 11 and 23 kilometres west and north-west of Melbourne’s

CBD.

It is bound by the City of Hume in the north, the cities of Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley in

the east, the cities of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham in the south, and the City of Melton in the

west.

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Fifteen per cent of Brimbank’s total area is classified as open space, including natural

treasures such as Organ Pipes National Park and Mount Derrimut Grasslands, as well as

Green Gully Reserve, Brimbank Park and Iramoo Wildflower Grassland Reserve.

A total of 440 registered Aboriginal archaeological sites exist within the area, with the oldest

artefacts found to be more than 30,000 years old.

Our strategic position at the heart of Melbourne’s west has been cemented with major

infrastructure commitments that continue to transform the region.

Brimbank and Melbourne’s west is about to see billions of dollars of development and

infrastructure being delivered over the coming decade in a way that will transform our city.

The Victorian and Commonwealth governments have committed up to $5 billion each to

deliver the Melbourne Airport Rail, which will connect Melbourne Airport with Sunshine via the

new metro line. This will involve construction of the Sunshine Super Hub and will support the

development of the Sunshine Priority Precinct and National Employment and Innovation

Cluster.

The Victorian Government and Council share a vision for the Sunshine Priority Precinct to be

the ‘centre of Melbourne’s booming west’, and a vibrant future CBD which may have up to

43,000 additional residents and an additional 29,000 jobs created by 2051.

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Our suburbs are as diverse as our people – from the hustle and bustle of Sunshine and St

Albans, to historic Keilor; each has its own flavour and personality.

Sunshine: A designated

metropolitan activity centre,

Sunshine’s profile is rising

due to its proximity to the

city and its mouth-watering

food scene. It includes a

Victoria University campus,

the Brimbank Community

and Civic Centre, and

significant retail and

commercial activities. It is

also close to the growing

Sunshine Hospital. Sunshine

services suburbs which

include Albion, Sunshine

North, Sunshine West and

part of Brooklyn.

St Albans: St Albans is a

designated major activity

centre that includes a

Victoria University campus,

the St Albans Community

Centre and Bowery Theatre,

and a thriving restaurant

and retail precinct. St Albans

services neighbouring

suburbs Albanvale, Kings

Park and Kealba.

Deer Park: Servicing the

nearby suburbs of Ardeer,

Derrimut and Cairnlea, Deer

Park has a rich array of

restaurants and shops. Major

features of the area include

the Hunt Club Community

and Arts Centre, Black

Powder Mill and Brimbank

Central Shopping Centre.

Sydenham: A significant major activity centre that will continue to grow and develop.

Sydenham services suburbs including Sydenham, Calder Park, Taylors Lakes, Delahey and

parts of Hillside. Watergardens Town Centre is the jewel in its crown, while Calder Park

Motorsport Complex is another landmark.

Keilor: Keilor is set among rolling hills and national and state parks, including Organ Pipes

National Park, Brimbank Park and Green Gully Reserve. It services suburbs including Keilor,

Keilor North, Keilor Park and Keilor Downs, as well as parts of Keilor East and Tullamarine.

Brimbank has a rich Aboriginal history. The Wurundjeri People were the custodians of the

land in the Port Phillip Bay region, including two thirds of our current City of Brimbank, and

one third belonging to the Bunurong people for more than 60,000 years before European

settlement.

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Brimbank is one of the most culturally diverse municipalities in Australia, with almost half of

our residents born outside Australia.

Brimbank’s suburbs boomed after World War II, when migrants from southern Europe flowed

to the area. More recently, newly arrived Asian and African communities have developed

alongside the more established European communities.

More than half of our residents speak a language other than English at home, with more than

90 languages represented. The top 10 languages, other than English, are Vietnamese,

Filipino/Tagalog, Greek, Punjabi, Arabic, Macedonian, Maltese, Cantonese, Italian and

Croatian.

Brimbank is increasingly becoming a major employment hub for Melbourne’s west.

Manufacturing is the key employer in Brimbank, followed by retail, health care and social

assistance.

Brimbank is home to a range of established organisations including Aldi, ARC, Australia Post,

Boral, Bunnings, Caterpillar, FedEx, Ferguson Plarre, Fisher and Paykel, Hunter Leisure, John

Deere, Lombards, Schweppes, Schiavello and Sims Metal.

In more recent times, companies such as IBM, Metronode, Digital Realty, Rand Group,

Preshafruit, Sleepyhead, VicRoads and Vistaprint have also chosen to settle in Brimbank.

Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri and Bunarong People as the Traditional Custodians of

the land and recognises their continuing spiritual connection to the land, and renews its

commitment to respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander beliefs, values and customs.

About 440 Registered Aboriginal Places exist in the Brimbank Local Government Area. The

oldest artefacts found in the city are more than 30,000 years old.

On 26 February 2008, Council adopted the full motion passed by the Federal Government on

13 February 2008 in saying sorry to the Stolen Generations on behalf of the Australian

Parliament and people, and extended an apology to those Stolen Generations on behalf of the

people of Brimbank.

On 17 April 2012, Council endorsed a Reconciliation Statement of Commitment which was

officially signed on 29 May 2012. The statement committed Council to learning from the past

and seeking new ways to build relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

community, and to developing a Reconciliation Action Plan. It was committed that the

Reconciliation Action Plan would be developed in consultation with internal and external

stakeholders including Council staff, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, and local

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service providers and community groups.

In May 2013, Council adopted its first Reconciliation Action Plan 2013-2017 as a framework

to support the national reconciliation movement, embrace unity and show respect between

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians. The second Reconciliation

Action Plan 2019-2021 was adopted in July 2019. It builds on the strengths and

achievements of the first Reconciliation Action Plan.

In September 2016, a

(MOU) between Brimbank City Council

and the Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council was signed,

marking an important step toward reconciliation and reaffirming the genuine connection,

pride and belonging of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Council has established a Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative

Committee to provide Council with input relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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issues and advice on development and ongoing implementation of Council’s Reconciliation

Action Plan.

Since July 2011, Council has flown both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags

alongside the Australian national flag every day outside its municipal office.

Each year Brimbank City Council hosts a broad range of activities during National

Reconciliation and NAIDOC weeks, such as Aboriginal cultural heritage tours, Sorry Day

events, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art exhibitions, library story-telling sessions and

NAIDOC flag raisings.

Council continues to enhance its public spaces with a diversity of contemporary art forms

which encourages reflection on unique heritage such as Aboriginal history, culture and the

peoples, our neighbourhoods and aspirations for our communities.

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Area – 123 square kilometres

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Estimated resident population for 2021 is 196,712

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Males – 50.1%

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Females – 49.9%

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Residents aged under 18 years – 20.8%

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Residents aged between 18 and 59 years – 57.2%

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Residents aged 60 years and over – 22.0%

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population – 855 (0.4%)

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Residents who speak a language other than English at home – 61%

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Median house price for 2021 was $712,187

https://www.propertyandlandtitles.vic.gov.au/property-information/property-prices

Brimbank’s Council Plan 2021-2025 sets out Council’s vision, strategic directions and

strategic objectives as follows:

The Brimbank Community Vision 2040 describes the community’s vision and priorities for the

next 19 years. It establishes a shared framework for the community and partner

organisations to work towards, under three themes:

• People

• Place

• Prosperity

Responsive services that support mental and physical

wellbeing

Community and cultural connections built through

social and artistic expression

Inviting and liveable spaces and facilities, connected so

people can get around

Protect natural environments for current and future

generations

Optimise community opportunities through

infrastructure innovation and investment

Everyone has access to education, training and lifelong

learning to support their aspirations

Community insights are valued to enhance connection

and engagement with Council

Our workforce strive to enhance services and liveability

for the Brimbank community

At Brimbank all our roles impact and support the diverse needs of our community. Our values

and behaviours demonstrate what is important to us:

I take pride in my work and commit to serving our community.

I am honest, transparent and accountable in all that I do.

I strive to achieve the best outcomes for our Community.

I am open and curious about new ideas and ways of working.

I value diversity, fairness and equity.

I demonstrate empathy and compassion.

I support and encourage others.

I find opportunities to connect with others and celebrate wins.

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- Responsive services that

support mental and physical wellbeing

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- Community and cultural

connections built through social and artistic expression

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Realising actions from several plans and strategies that aim to ensure Brimbank is a

welcoming, inclusive and safe place that supports wellbeing, belonging, participation and

community pride; including:

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Brimbank Age Friendly City Plan– Year Four actions

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Brimbank Children’s Strategy - Year Two actions

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Brimbank Cultural Strategy 2018 – 2022 - Year Four actions

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Brimbank Electronic Gambling Policy - Year Three actions

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Brimbank Fairness, Equality and Respect Strategy - Year Three actions

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Brimbank Physical Activity Strategy - Year Four actions

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Brimbank Settlement Action Plan - Year Four actions

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Brimbank Youth Strategy - Year Two actions

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Brimbank Volunteer Strategy - Year Four actions

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Reconciliation Action Plan - Year Three actions

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Endorsing a Mental Wellbeing Plan (2022-2024) that outlines local strategies to improve

community mental health and wellbeing

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Delivering Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Training

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Activating the space outside the Visy Cares Hub (Sunshine) to encourage disengaged

young people to use the location and the youth services located at the Hub

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Co-designing the Brimbank Disability Action Plan 2022–2026 with people with disability,

enabling a whole of community approach to changing the lives of people with disability

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Delivering a Refugee Week community-led event, “Stories of Resilience and Healing,”

highlighting sacrifices, challenges and achievements of refugees to build community

understanding and support

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Facilitating the Growing Brimbank Collaboration which launched the World Food Garden at

Westvale Community Centre

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Providing funding through In2Sport Brimbank to assist disadvantaged children to join a

sports club

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Delivering a range of ‘Be Active Brimbank’ physical activity events across Brimbank. This

included In2Active which resulted in many participants achieving a positive shift in pre

diabetic and obesity scores

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Developing a LGBTIQ+ Action Plan to ensure Council services are inclusive

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Collaborating with ‘Bulldog Pride’ to host an LGBTIQA+ inclusive pride pool party in

celebration of the Midsumma Festival

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Completing and launching the Brimbank Youth Employment Project (BYEP) toolkit

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Preparing the ‘Invest in You’ Booklet which gives seniors and isolated community

members ideas and options about activities that are free or low cost as an alternative to

gambling

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Facilitating Art Activations across Brimbank

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Partnering with Western Edge Youth Arts, One Love Dance Vision, Midsumma and the

Australian Ballet to develop and deliver art and culture projects in Brimbank

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Delivering Reconciliation Week and supporting NAIDOC Week to celebrate our Aboriginal

heritage and inform our broader community of our Aboriginal history and the

contributions made by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents

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Commence delivery of the Mental Wellbeing Implementation Plan, focusing awareness

raising, information provision and community partnerships

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Engage with State Government and other stakeholders to introduce local area mental

health services and a proposed ‘community collective model’ to support community-led

activity that promotes social connections and inclusion

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Undertake ‘Resilient Youth Surveys’ with Brimbank primary and high schools to gain data

on resilience and presenting issues to underpin the delivery of tailored youth programs at

individual schools

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Continue to work in partnership with other services to deliver the Women’s Participation in

Sport and Recreation in Melbourne’s West Project Action Plan

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Support the ongoing implementation of ‘Action for Equity: a sexual and reproductive

health strategy for Melbourne’s west 2018-2022’ to improve sexual and reproductive

health

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Evaluate the Brimbank Age Friendly City Plan (2018-2022) to inform development of the

future Plan (2023-2027)

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Advance the LGBTIQ+ Action Plan and embed inclusive practices into Council services and

programs

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Install lighting as part of public amenity in activity centres to improve perceptions of

safety and to add to urban amenity

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Build community awareness of the drivers of gambling harm and build community

capacity to take action to prevent and reduce harm

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Develop an updated Homelessness Implementation Plan that reflects the impact of the

COVID-19 pandemic and other changing circumstances

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Undertake activities to encourage and support increased supply of social and affordable

housing in Brimbank

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Support the Aboriginal community to scope options for an Aboriginal run community hub

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- Inviting and liveable spaces

and facilities, connected so people can get around

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- Protect natural environments for

current and future generations

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Adopting a Transport Priorities Paper to outline Council’s key transport priorities,

reflecting current Council, State and Federal commitments

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Successfully advocating for improved active and public transport in the form of a bus

interchange, level crossing removal and new train station in Deer Park

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Implementing actions from car parking management plans for St Albans and Sunshine,

including the rollout of changed parking conditions and ongoing advocacy for improved

active and public transport

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Engaging with community and stakeholders in the development and activation of Alfrieda

Street, St Albans

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Finalising design work in the construction of the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre

Project (noting that works are well advanced considering the ongoing impact of COVID-

19). The project is currently on budget and on track for completion in 2022

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Implementing the Brimbank Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Framework which

included compliant designs for proposed sports pavilions at Lloyd Reserve and Green

Gully Reserve

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Improving a range of sports facilities in line with the Sports Facility Development Plan

(2018)

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Implementing the 10 Year Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Asset Management

Plan, including the Keilor Golf Course Stormwater Harvesting System renewal works and

preliminary rectification works at four Cairnlea wetland sites

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Implementing the Revised Sustainable Water Management Strategy, including a detailed

design for expansion of the stormwater harvesting system at Green Gully Reserve

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Adopting the Brimbank Tree Policy (2021) and Significant Tree Policy (2021) to guide tree

management across Brimbank

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Delivering actions from Council’s Climate Emergency Plan (2020-2025), including the

launch of a Climate Emergency Community Grants Stream and ‘100% Renewable

Brimbank’ - an energy support service and campaign

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Converting almost all street lighting in the municipality (approx. 18,000 lights in total) to

cost efficient LED technology with significant reductions achieved in electricity bills and

greenhouse gas emissions

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Delivering the 2022 Calendar of Environment Events including World Environment Day

(1000 plants planted) and a Reusable Good Drops Off Day

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Implementing the Brimbank Habitat Connectivity Plan (2018–2023) including restoration

works in the Growling Grass Frog corridor at Sydenham Park and extending the Pollinator

Garden Program

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Completing community consultation on a proposed 4-bin preferred waste collection model

alongside an audit of Council’s current waste and recycling collection services

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Continue implementing the Brimbank Cycling and Walking Strategy (2016) to provide a

network that supports active transport

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Create attractive, integrated, accessible open space through Flagship, Suburban,

Neighbourhood and Local Park upgrades

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Complete the path network to Sydenham Park to enable public access, as part of the

Sydenham Park Master Plan (2020)

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Continue to conduct park and street tree planting programs to increase Brimbank’s tree

canopy coverage as per the Brimbank Urban Forest Strategy (2016–2046)

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Complete the 2022 revegetation program with 43,000 plants scheduled for planting

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Facilitate community capacity building initiatives that support the community to protect,

enhance and connect with the environment

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Partner with local community organisations to facilitate solar and energy efficiency bulk

buy programs for residents and businesses

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Develop and implement compliance initiatives to respond to reported illegal waste

dumping including increased and improved surveillance mechanisms

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- Optimise community

opportunities through infrastructure innovation and

investment

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- Everyone has access to

education, training and lifelong learning to support their

aspirations

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Delivering year five of the Brimbank Economic Development Strategy, including hosting a

sell-out first Business Breakfast since the COVID-19 pandemic

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Continuing delivery of the ‘Enjoy Local’ activation program including the establishment of

semi-permanent outdoor activation precincts in the Sunshine and St Albans Town Centres

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Lodged submissions to the 2022 Draft Melbourne Airport Master Plan including a Health

Risk Assessment commissioned by Council

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Promoting the Brimbank ‘Think. Shop. Buy Local’ campaign

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Developing position statement to inform Council’s role with regards to social and

affordable housing

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Implementing year four actions of the Youth Jobs Strategy (2018-2023), including a

‘Hospitality Skills Mentoring’ program with over 40 people trained

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Continuing the Victorian Job Advocate program which supported 632 job seekers in their

career journeys

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Implementing the ‘Local Jobs for Local People’ Program

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Facilitating a library ‘wayfinding’ project which delivered a signage and technology

solutions to improve accessibility of the Sunshine Library

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Implementing year two actions of the Neighbourhood House Strategy (2019–2024),

including the ‘B creative’ intergenerational project that worked with South Sudanese,

Pasifika and Aboriginal people

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Delivering year four of the Brimbank Lifelong Learning Strategy (2018-2023), including

the 2022 Learning for Earning Festival

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Providing digital inclusion programs for vulnerable groups including personal computer,

resume help and job e-help sessions

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Continue to deliver business support initiatives that promote economic recovery from the

COVID-19 pandemic

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Continue to monitor and respond to the growth and development of Melbourne Airport,

including the proposed third runway development

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Facilitate opportunities for young people, local business, educators, families and peers to

connect and network

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Deliver programs and services at Brimbank Learning Futures that support re-engagement

with education, training and employment

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Continue implementation of the Sunshine Rising and Go St Albans Action Plans (2019-

2024)

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Build and promote a vibrant library collection and services that are shaped by local

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander input

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Undertake strategic work to strengthen heritage provisions in the Brimbank Planning

Scheme

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- Community insights are

valued to enhance connection and engagement with Council

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- Our workforce strive

to enhance services and liveability for the Brimbank

community

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Hosting the ‘Let’s Talk Brimbank’ events in all four Council wards, providing community

members the opportunity to meet their local Councillors and ask questions

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Informing the community about ‘Your Say Brimbank’ and encouraging community

members to provide feedback through this platform

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Establishing the new Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) to

implement the State Government’s Emergency Management Planning Reforms

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Completing stage two of the Brimbank Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response and Recovery

Strategy and building ongoing COVID-19 service delivery into the ‘Together we are

Brimbank’ (2021-2025) Council Plan

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Implementing a range of advocacy initiatives prioritised within the Brimbank Advocacy

Plan (2022) and framework

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Adopting Council’s 10 Year Asset Plan (2022-2032), following a period of deliberative

community and stakeholder engagement

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Publishing the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) results

(2020/2021) on the Know your Council website

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Developing a Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan (2021-2025) as Council’s plan for

advancing gender equality in the workplace

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Delivering a Capital Works dashboard to report on progress of construction projects

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Competing the Parking Overstay Detection System (PODS)

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Continuing to offer multiple Customer Service Channels for community members enabling

residents to seek service information, register and track requests, update information,

and make payments at a time that suits them. This includes ‘Brimby,’ a virtual assistant,

on Council’s website which is accessible 24/7

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Maintain and support the Brimbank Youth Council and other youth forums enabling

opportunities for young people to represent their peers on topics of importance and allow

Council to better understand the lived experience of young people

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Continue investigations into the use of Smart Sensor devices as a way to improve the

serviceability and performance of public infrastructure assets

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Advocate for the priorities and initiatives identified within the Brimbank Advocacy Plan

(2022) that help improve community outcomes with respect to Brimbank’s People, Places,

and Prosperity

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Develop a mental health and wellbeing advocacy agenda

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Implement the Brimbank City Council Public Transparency Policy to improve community

engagement and transparency in Council decision making processes in accordance with

the public transparency principles set out in the

Melbourne's Western Metropolitan Region is rapidly growing with Brimbank at the heart of

this expansion. The population of the whole region is expected to more than double by 2051.

In Brimbank, the population will increase more than 19 per cent by 2041, to over 240,000

people.

Brimbank's strategic position as the heart of Melbourne's West has been cemented with

major infrastructure commitments and significant developments that continue to transform

the region.

Brimbank is home to one of the most diverse communities in Australia and prides itself on its

cultural diversity with more than 160 nationalities from around the globe living here. We have

a rich Indigenous history, going back to when the Wurundjeri people first inhabited the

region, thriving in the Maribyrnong Valley. Diversity is central to our identity – we are proudly

multicultural, embracing people from around the world and weaving their stories into our

own.

Social justice is an underlying prerequisite for peaceful and prosperous communities.

Brimbank’s social, economic and cultural diversity means we need to understand the needs of

different cultures and lifestyles. By upholding the principles of social justice we will work with

community and partners, to remove barriers that lead to people facing disadvantage based

on their gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability.

Brimbank and Melbourne's west is about to see billions of dollars of development and

infrastructure being delivered over the coming decade in a way that will transform our city.

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The majority of investment and transformational change is planned to occur in the Sunshine

Precinct, which may have up to 43,000 additional residents and an additional 29,000 jobs

created by 2051.

Central to this development is the Melbourne Airport Rail (MAR) project. In September 2021,

Council endorsed a new campaign – ‘Transforming Brimbank, Let’s Build it Better together’

which aims to leverage the existing funding and commitments of the MAR project to deliver

meaningful and generational change for our community. Brimbank aims to do this by working

closely with key stakeholders as well as the community, to ensure that investment will invest

in people and place and not only projects.

The 'Together We Are Brimbank' Council Plan 2021-2025 identifies Transforming Brimbank as

a key opportunity to deliver outcomes of a significant scale the in our Social Justice and

Climate Emergency priorities.

The new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre will open its doors in 2022. It will offer first

class aquatic and leisure centre facilities, and preventative health, education and social

services.

It will also make waves on the environmental front as it will contain the first all-electric

aquatic centre in Australia, cutting energy use by up to 80 per cent. What makes the centre

unique is that it’s been designed as a place where the community can exercise, be healthy

and have fun while also accessing health and wellbeing services, all under the one roof. It’s

all about making real improvements to the health and lives of the community.

Resilience is our ability to ‘bounce back’ from shocks and stresses that affect us. Resilient

communities have strong connections and look after each other in good times and through

more challenging times. Council continues to embed resilience strengthening activities and

projects into the way we work to enhance the resilience of the Brimbank community.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues, disproportionately impacting Brimbank residents who are

marginalised and already experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. The ongoing health,

wellbeing and economic welfare of our residents and staff is important to Council and we will

continue to assist our local businesses and residents during the pandemic and as we recover

and rebuild.

Mental wellbeing has been identified as a significant issue in Brimbank, with residents

reporting lower levels of wellbeing than the Victorian average. Our research has identified

better ways we can support people with mental health needs to access the services they need

to live happy, healthy and productive lives.

Council has developed and commenced implementation of the Mental Wellbeing Plan (2022-

2024) which recognises Council’s role in advocating, facilitating and enabling the delivery of

mental health services. Actions in this plan seek to respond to the immediate mental

wellbeing needs in the community, while also working to address broad systemic issues.

Addressing climate change is a key responsibility of Local Government under Victorian

legislation. In recognition of the real threat posed by climate change, Brimbank Council is

working at speed, with community and our partners, to take necessary action. In Brimbank,

health, equity, energy, infrastructure, the natural environment, and the material economy

are all core areas that will be affected by climate change moving forward. Council’s continued

commitment to addressing the climate emergency is prioritised through clear actions outlined

in our ‘Together We are Brimbank’ Council Plan 2021-2025.

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Council has lodged a submission formally opposing the Melbourne Airport Masterplan and

Draft Major Development Plan for the third runway, because of the unreasonable and

unacceptable health risks posed to the Brimbank community.

Key community concerns about the third runway include poor air quality, environmental

impacts, limited consultation, poor stakeholder engagement and limited planning regarding

transport and access to the airport. Council is asking that the Federal Government progress a

range of changes to minimise the harm to human health from aircraft noise, and improve

airport planning and community consultation.

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Brimbank Council endorsed a Coronavirus

(COVID-19) Response and Recovery Strategy in April 2020.

By 2021, the substantial health, economic and social impacts of the pandemic on the

Brimbank municipality required ongoing service innovation and adaptation encompassed

within the Stage 2 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response and Recovery Strategy.

The strategy included five objectives and 51 actions highlighting Council’s commitment to

supporting COVID-19 response and community recovery efforts through:

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Prioritising health and wellbeing

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Building economic resilience

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Supporting community resilience and equity

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Activating public space

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Monitoring, measuring and reviewing both the COVID situation and impact on the

community.

COVID-19 Stage Two Response and Recovery Strategy 2021 Report Card summarises the

work that occurred across Council throughout the lifespan of the strategy in response to the

pandemic, highlighting both key achievements and community reach.

Following the implementation of the Stage Two Strategy, Council’s COVID Response and

Recovery efforts transitioned to business as usual service responses.

These were integrated with Brimbank’s Council Plan and Municipal Public Health and

Wellbeing Plan, ‘Together We are Brimbank’.

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The 2021-2022 financial year results reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to financial and

infrastructure sustainability as outlined in Council’s Long Term Financial Plan.

Council’s financial position continues to remain sound. Detailed information relating to

Council’s financial performance is included within the Financial Statements and Performance

Statement sections of this Report.

Council manages over $2.65 billion dollars in assets. These comprise land, building and

other infrastructure assets such as roads, footpaths, bike paths and drainage.

Council achieved a surplus of $36.46 million in 2021-2022. This surplus compares

favourably to the budgeted surplus of $17.6 million. The adjusted underlying surplus of

Council, after removing non-recurrent capital grants, cash capital contributions and non

monetary capital contributions, is $16.3 million. Sustaining an adjusted underlying surplus

is a critical financial strategy that provides capacity to renew the $2.65 billion of community

assets under Council’s control, and build new infrastructure to meet the expectations of our

growing community.

The working capital ratio, which assesses Council’s ability to meet current commitments, is

calculated by measuring Council’s current assets as a percentage of current liabilities.

Council’s result of 175.65 per cent is an indicator of satisfactory financial position, and is in

line with the expected target band of 100 per cent to 400 per cent.

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levels, while at the same time continuing to deliver the services needed by the community.

At the end of the 2021-2022 year Council’s debt ratio, which is measured by comparing

interest bearing loans and borrowings to rate revenue, was 55 per cent. The 2021-2022

result is in line with last year as borrowings have been similar to repayments, which was

within the expected target band of 20-60 per cent.

Council’s asset renewal ratio, which is measured by comparing asset renewal expenditure to

depreciation, was 84.14 per cent, which was above the expected target band of 90-110 per

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Council raises a wide range of revenues including rates, user fees, fines, grants and

contributions. Despite this, Council’s rates concentration, which compares rate revenue to

adjusted underlying revenue, was 72 per cent for the 2021-2022 year, which is towards the

top end of the expected target band of 40-80 per cent. The average residential rate per

residential assessment was $1,258, which compares favourably to similar Councils in the

outer metropolitan area.

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The State Government imposed a rate cap on all Victorian councils of 1.5 per cent for the

2021-2022 year.

The State Government landfill levy increased by 61 per cent in 2021-2022.

Wage inflation rates for the 2021-2022 year were as per Council Enterprise Bargaining

Agreement (EBA 8).

Brimbank City Council provides a range of services and programs that reflect the needs and

expectations of the community.

The Annual Budget 2021-2022 focused on delivering value to the community in a rate

capped environment.

It was designed as a financially responsible budget aimed at minimising the impact of the

constraint on revenue raising while continuing to deliver quality projects and services for

the Brimbank community.

The budget attempted to strike a balance between maintaining current levels of service,

reducing operational costs and reviewing the way some programs are delivered.

Council’s operations are broad ranging and include managing roads and infrastructure,

waste and environment services, public facilities, the community’s wellbeing, and other

services and programs. Community take-up of the services and programs shows the

importance of these Council functions.

The Council Plan 2021-2025 outlines Council’s strategic directions, which are supported by a

number of other Council strategies, plans and policies. This includes the Annual Budget

2021-2022, which highlights project priorities and spending.

Council’s strategic objectives are monitored by a set of service performance indicators and

measures. They offer a corporate framework for the delivery of services, facilities, support

and advocacy, and for achieving the vision and objectives outlined in the Brimbank

Community Plan. The Council Plan sets out Council’s key strategic directions and actions for

a four-year period.

Council’s actions are guided by Victorian and Australian legislation which supports good

governance and enables Council to responsibly deliver a community first approach.

During 2021-2022, Council delivered a $82.238 million capital works program (including

$14.418 million carried forward from 2020-2021). Major capital works projects included:

Council delivered a $19.702 million road works and $1.539 million traffic management

program, which continued the implementation of the Road Management Plan, designed to

manage Brimbank's road network in a safe, sustainable, and financially responsible way.

Key highlights included:

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Road pavement rehabilitation projects, including forward design ($12.376 million)

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Road pavement asphalt overlay projects – various locations ($3.754 million)

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Footpath rehabilitation program – various locations ($3.212 million)

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Sydenham Road commuter car parking construction works ($1.024 million)

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Kerb replacement for property access ($278,275)

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Construction/modification of roundabouts - various locations ($544,081)

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Traffic Signals - various locations ($543,588)

Council progressed a range of works to the value of $776,162 to improve amenity,

connectivity and ambience in town centres. These projects included:

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Medium-sized activity centres - place upgrades ($435,677)

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Pedestrian accessibility improvements ($253,455)

Council continued to invest $41.425 million in upgrading sporting facilities across the

municipality to help improve health and wellbeing outcomes in the community. A range of

these projects were completed, including:

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More Park stage one - new sports pavilion and car park upgrade ($2.239 million)

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Bon Thomas Reserve Pavilion ($772,490)

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Delahey Reserve new sports pavilion - Delahey ($2.167 million)

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Sports reserve lighting upgrade program ($365,644)

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Sunshine Leisure Centre, Sunshine - upgrade and renewal works ($446,678)

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Tennis Court resurfacing program ($318,026)

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More Park stage two Sports Facility Upgrades ($2.141 million)

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Female Sports Facilities Upgrade-Keilor Park synthetic pitch ($982,592)

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New sportsground development program ($183,339)

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Sports netting replacement program ($211,746)

The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Keilor Downs - redevelopment ($30.746

million) was also on track for completion early in 2022-2023.

Council spent $4.436 million on open space projects, including the ongoing implementation

of the award-winning Creating Better Parks – Open Space and Playground Policy and Plan.

This plan and policy is ensuring Council meets the needs of existing and future communities

by creating an attractive, integrated, accessible and comprehensive open space network for

Brimbank.

Highlights included the completion and/or continuation of works at these parks:

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Suburban Park upgrade program ($122,994)

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Neighbourhood Park upgrade program ($197,678)

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Errington Precinct Master Plan Stage 3, St Albans- stage two of playground development

($468,196)

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State Government Local Parks Program - various sites ($1.151 million)

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Public toilets ($250,000)

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Replace existing shared trails segments identified as poor condition from inspection

audits and community feedback ($345,961)

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Park playground renewal program ($211,566)

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Skate Facilities Upgrade Program ($919,795)

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Park and Street Furniture Response Program ($116,877)

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Local reserves upgrade program ($71,855)

Council seeks to build a legacy of sustainability to enable an engaged and resilient

community that supports a sustainable environment containing rich social, economic and

environmental characteristics. Council invested $1.788 million in sustainability programs

including:

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Water security program ($1.163 million)

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Sunshine Energy Park, Albion and Carrington Drive Reserve, Albion ($435,126)

Council completed a range of bike paths and shared paths projects worth $3.322 million to

connect Brimbank, including the following:

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Kororoit Creek Recreational Trail, Kings Park - Isabella Williams Memorial Park to

Shepherds Grove ($775,522)

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Sunshine Transport Precinct Activation Program - Various sites ($823,458)

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Sunshine Transport Precinct Activation Program - Mathews Hill Reserve, Sunshine

($456,892)

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Suburban Park upgrade program - works include path upgrade, new playground, new

BBQ and park furniture and extensive tree planting ($949,617)

Council invested $2.438 million in improvements to community facilities, such as

neighbourhood houses, libraries and children’s centres, to provide suitable spaces for

community activities. This include improvements to kitchens, heating/cooling systems,

storage, flooring and playgrounds. These projects included:

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Deer Park West Kindergarten modular extension ($1.220 million)

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Bocce Club upgrade ($489,655)

Council spent $457,879 on drainage rehabilitation, including underground drainage

upgrades, installation of water quality devices and minor improvement works.

The continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic meant Council had to work differently to

continue providing services to the community.

When required to do so, Council office staff worked remotely from home, while staff

delivering essential services continued to do so in a safe and permitted manner.

Council also continued to deliver several services in different ways to ensure that while

Council facilities remained shut, community members still received services online or in

innovative ways. Online programs and classes, services such as Library to Your Door and

Click and Collect services, and active online options continued to be made available for

residents.

Following a Special Council Meeting on 6 July 2021 Warren Roberts was appointed the

interim CEO. He replaced former CEO Helen Morrissey who retired as Council CEO effective

15 July 2021.

On 26 January 2022 Fiona Blair commenced as the Council CEO.

The current Brimbank City Council was elected on 6

November 2020. The Council was sworn in for a four

year term and took an oath at an official ceremony on

Tuesday 10 November 2020 that was livestreamed to

the public.

Brimbank Council is comprised of 11 Councillors

elected from one two-councillor ward and three wards

that are three-councillor.

The 11 Councillors are the elected representatives of

all residents and ratepayers across Brimbank. They

have responsibility for setting the strategic direction

for the municipality, policy development, identifying

service standards, and monitoring performance across

the organisation. The Councillors are listed below.

Date elected: 6 November 2020 (returned, previously elected 22 October 2016)

Cr Borg is proud to have grown up in Brimbank, having lived here since emigrating from

Malta in 1972. She is committed to building trust between Council and the community and

to representing the people of Brimbank with fairness and integrity. Cr Borg aims to increase

community involvement with Council, to support mental health and improve educational

services. As a former educator she is passionate about youth, and reaching better

education, training and employment outcomes.

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Brimbank Disability Advisory Committee

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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Safety Roundtable

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Brimbank Community Fund Advisory Committee

#People Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020

Cr Branton has been volunteering and working on native grasslands in Brimbank for over six

years, and now lives locally to work in her favourite ecosystem. She is committed to causes

including mental health supports, protection of grasslands, open green spaces and lowering

youth unemployment. Cr Branton aims to increase Council’s connection with the

community, find ways to engage with young people in enabling and exciting ways, create

more local job and training opportunities, and provide mental health supports in multiple

languages.

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Brimbank Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Action Plan Consultative

Committee (Co-Chair)

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Brimbank Disability Advisory Committee (Co-Chair)

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Brimbank Youth Council

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Local Government Working Group on Gambling

#Healthy Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020

Cr Dang happily lives in Brimbank and for over a decade has been involved with community

events including White Ribbon Day, Clean-Up Australia Day for Brimbank and other health,

wellbeing and safety projects. She is interested in multiculturalism and is excited by

Brimbank’s diversity. Cr Dang understands the limitations of language and wants to help

break down language barriers, and is committed to bringing about change in this area.

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LeadWest Committee

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Brimbank Arts Advisory Committee

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Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council

#Vibrant Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020 (returned, previously elected 22 October 2016)

Previous terms: March 1997 to September 2009

Cr David is a long-time resident of Brimbank, former Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and active

member of several community groups. He believes Brimbank’s greatest strength is its rich

diversity. Cr David is concerned about housing availability, affordability and employment;

and is committed to assisting senior citizens groups and supporting young people to get

involved in sport.

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Brooklyn Industrial Precinct Strategy Committee (Chair)

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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Brooklyn Community Representative Group

#Liveable Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020

Cr Luu is a long-time resident of Brimbank, and has a young family. He wants to ensure the

sustainability urban development strategy is entrenched in the city’s future planning policy.

His greatest concern for Brimbank is that not enough attention and investment is being

allocated to the municipality by various level of governments. He believes in standing up to

overcome the hurdle, and be part of the solution not the problem. Cr Luu loves calling

Brimbank ‘home’.

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Brimbank Arts Advisory Committee

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Sunshine Town Centre Partnership Group

#Connecting Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020

(Mayor elected on 17 November 2021-30 June 2022)

(Deputy Mayor 1 July 2021-16 November 2021)

Cr Nguyen was born and bred in Brimbank and has lived, worked, and volunteered there for

all of her life. She is passionate about giving back to the community, and her most pressing

concern is helping Brimbank to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cr Nguyen strives to

address local youth disengagement and unemployment, and take stronger action on issues

such as climate change and mental health. Her aims include being a voice for the youth and

vulnerable CALD communities, and to drive better sustainable outcomes for future

generations of Brimbank.

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Brimbank Youth Council (Co-Chair)

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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Social Justice Coalition – Strategic Implementation Group (Chair)

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Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) (State Council)

#Resilient Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020

Cr Papalia is a Brimbank local and has lived here all of her life. She sees cultural diversity as

Brimbank’s strength; a place where people can come from near or far and seize

opportunities and build a life for their families. Cr Papalia is passionate about investing in

young people including youth education, jobs and resources. She wants to see better tree

canopy coverage in Brimbank, which is among the lowest in Greater Melbourne and aims to

build a cleaner, greener Brimbank as we move into the future.

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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Social Justice Coalition – Strategic Implementation Group

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St Albans Town Centre Partnership Group

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Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum

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Metropolitan Transport Forum

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Date elected: 6 November 2020 (returned, previously elected 22 October 2016)

Cr Tachos lives and works in Brimbank and has a proud history of volunteering and

advocating for the community. Building strong, sustainable communities, listening to

residents’ needs and supporting harm minimisation through strong advocacy for stricter

gambling controls are important to Cr Tachos. The COVID-19 pandemic and the response

and recovery phase are at the forefront of her priorities, and she would like to advocate for

more funds for this vulnerable community, especially in mental health, family support, skills

training and digital literacy.

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LeadWest Committee

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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St Albans Town Centre Partnership Group

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Brimbank Community Fund Advisory Committee

#Brimbank COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Date elected: 6 November 2020

(Mayor 6 November 2020-30 June 2021)

Brimbank is special to Cr Rasic. It was her first home when she came to Australia in the

90s, and it is the place where she sent her children to local schools, where she gained her

first job and where she now runs her small business. Connection to one another and being

included are stand out features of the Brimbank community. Cr Rasic is a strong advocate

and she aims to address key issues including the need for better local roads, improved

community and mental health services, additional parks and creating a more sustainable

and greener City, while making sure Brimbank gets its fair share of funding.

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Audit and Risk Committee

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Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Action Plan

Consultative Committee (Co-Chair)

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Brimbank Arts Advisory Committee (Chair)

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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Calder Highway Improvement Committee

#Innovation Brimbank and Prosperous Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020

As a resident of Brimbank since 1986, Cr Kerr is determined to make sure the western

suburbs are not neglected or overlooked, and she is passionate about the community and

motivated to make Brimbank a better place for all. Cr Kerr aims to attract more visitors and

investors to experience Brimbank’s rich and diverse community and she would love to see

more open green spaces, parks with updated equipment, and better services for the

disadvantaged, a focus on youth, and the widening of Taylors Road.

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Audit and Risk Committee

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Brimbank Disability Advisory Committee

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Safety Roundtable (Chair)

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Western Melbourne Tourism Committee

#Proud Brimbank

Date elected: 6 November 2020 (returned, previously elected 22 October 2016)

Cr Lancashire is a long term-resident of Brimbank and he is passionate about its diverse

people and the vibrant community networks that make it a great place to live. He has an

ongoing desire to help make the world a better place for future generations. Disengaged

youth, Aboriginal people, health and wellbeing, the liveability of places with population

growth and low investment, education, environment, economy and jobs are all areas of

concern and where Cr Lancashire is determined to make a difference.

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Audit and Risk Committee

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Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

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Heritage Advisory Committee (Chair)

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St Albans Town Centre Partnership Group

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Calder Highway Improvement Committee

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Metropolitan Local Government Waste Management Forum

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Metropolitan Regional Landfill Community Reference Group

# Prosperous Brimbank & Innovation Brimbank

Fiona is a highly regarded leader in local and state government, with extensive experience

as a senior executive. She was recognised for her leadership in the inaugural Top 50 Public

Sector Women award in 2017.

Fiona holds qualifications in Business (Masters of Business Administration), is an Australian

and New Zealand School of Government Executive Fellows program graduate, and has

completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

Her skills and experience span across all areas of Council service planning and delivery.

Fiona is committed to making a difference by working with the community, councillors and

staff to continue to deliver high-quality services and infrastructure across the city, and is

passionate about building a customer-focused culture that will serve the Brimbank

community well, now and into the future

Kelvin is an experienced director, who has worked in fields including planning, urban design,

business development and place making in Australia and overseas. He has varied

experience in local and state government and the private sector.

Kelvin commenced with Brimbank City Council in May 2018 and his brief is to create a great

place where people want to live, raise their families and participate in active community life.

Kelvin has a passion for the west, particularly Brimbank and its exciting transformation.

Lynley is an experienced local government professional who has worked in Melbourne’s west

for over 20 years. Her areas of focus have included social policy analysis and development,

public health research, community engagement, strategic advocacy, community

infrastructure planning, family, youth and children services, arts and cultural development,

stakeholder management and community capacity building programs.

Lynley commenced with Brimbank City Council in August 2016. In April 2020, Lynley was

appointed Acting Director Community Wellbeing and was appointed December 2020 into the

role.

Neil is an experienced senior executive and has worked in local government for over 20

years in various management roles.

In October 2015, Neil was appointed to the position of Director Infrastructure and City

Services. He previously held the position of Director Community Wellbeing from June 2012,

and preceding that held the position of Group Manager Operations at Council from January

2008. Prior to joining Brimbank, Neil held several management positions at Whittlesea City

Council.

Shane is an experienced director with over 30 years’ experience in both the public and

private sector. Shane has experience leading in a number of areas including finance,

governance, human resource and information technology.

He joined Brimbank City Council in 2014, and in his current role leads Council’s Business

Support, Finance, People and Performance, and Projects and Innovation teams.

Shane previously worked as General Manager Corporate Services at Moorabool Shire

Council.

Rebecca is a highly regarded senior leader with extensive experience and a record of

success across strategy development and delivery, business transformation, ICT, customer

experience, advocacy, events and communications and community engagement.

At Brimbank, Rebecca has delivered significant innovation and service improvements

including moving a range of services and payments online and increasing community

participation in decision making.

An excellent communicator, Rebecca is a trusted adviser, has exceptional issues

management skills and leads high-performing teams.

Consistently delivering positive community outcomes, Rebecca is driven by her values and

seeks to always consider how things can be made better.

Rebecca has qualifications in Journalism and Marketing and over 20 years’ experience in

local and state government and the private sector.

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75 43

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135

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66 61

127

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85 60

145

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76 57

133

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136 136

272

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260

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581

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400

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27

232

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Council delivered the Year Three Implementation Plan of Brimbank City Council’s

.

The Strategy outlines a whole-of-council approach, in partnership with community

organisations and the broader community, to create a respectful, gender equitable and

violence-free organisation and municipality.

Key achievements include:

•

Council was successful in obtaining a grant of $212,500 through the Free From

Violence Local Government Grant Program 2022-2025. The funding is to support the

implementation of The Local Government Guide for Preventing Family Violence and

All Forms of Violence Against Women. The funding will support Council staff to

understand how to embed primary prevention of family violence and all forms of

violence against women at Council and via the services Council offers.

•

Council was successful in receiving a ‘Change Our Game’ Scholarship Grant to deliver

a Women Leaders In Sport and Recreation Facilities program. Sunshine Leisure

Centre ran two sessions with 24 leisure centre staff. The sessions were focused on

actions in the workplace that promote women in leadership and what Council can do

to better support this.

•

Council hosted an International Women’s Day live panel discussion with local women

leaders and music from a local performing artist. The event included a keynote

presentation on ‘Gender-based biases and how to break them’ from Louise Falconer

of GenWest, and a panel discussion with CEO Fiona Blair, Mayor Cr Nguyen,

Brimbank Young Citizen of the Year Devika Chaudhary, and CEO of CommUnity Plus

Tracey Gaudry.

•

Council undertook a workplace gender audit and developed a four-year workplace

gender Equality Action Plan. Through the plan, Council will strengthen and support

an organisational culture that values and promotes gender equality, diversity and

inclusion and where people of all genders can develop to their full potential.

Employee development is a key focus for Council, with a suite of programs offered across

the organisation to meet behavioural, technical and compliance obligations as well as

enhance our employees’ knowledge, skills, experience and competency.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the majority of training (64 per cent) was

delivered via Zoom while the remaining 36 per cent was delivered face-to-face, with COVID

safety measures in place.

Usually training is delivered in both face-to-face and self-paced modes or via Brimbank’s

own e-learning platform tool branded as bTrain. bTrain modules are made available to staff

to learn at their own pace and convenience. Modules include COVID-19 Safety, Phishing,

Privacy, Family Violence, Equal Opportunity, Fraud and Corruption Awareness, Code of

Conduct, Procurement, Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

Led by Brimbank City Council, a network of 22 metropolitan and regional local governments

from across Victoria co-designed a new bTrain Child Safe Standards module. This

compulsory module was designed specifically for Council employees and volunteers, and is

part of Council’s commitment to protecting children and young people within our community

and keeping them safe from harm and abuse.

Overall a total of 172 training sessions were coordinated in 2021-2022 with a total of 1,903

participants attending programs. In addition, 15 online training modules were completed by

4,409 staff members.

Learning programs offered took into consideration departmental, interpersonal and

organisational needs to help employees meet Council’s objectives.

In 2021-2022, we focused on maintaining a COVID safe workplace and gaining a better

understanding of, and improving our management of, health and safety risks.

Our key achievements in 2021-2022 include:

•

Implementation of a new monthly executive OHS performance report. The report

focuses on trend analysis and corrective actions, and explores both the internal and

external safety environments.

•

Completion of a plant and equipment safety audit

•

Completion of an OHS skills, knowledge and culture audit

•

Review and development of Safe Work Method Statements for high risk construction

activities

•

Continuous improvement and expansion of the online Job Safety Analysis tool, to

support our higher risk services to identify and control hazards and risks prior to

commencing work

•

Ongoing review of the OHS Management System to ensure it remained responsive to

the needs of the organisation and aligned with our compliance obligations

•

Development and review of a number of safe working procedures across the

organisation

•

Occupational Noise Assessments and audiometric testing of our employees were

completed in accordance with legislative requirements

•

Provision of health and safety support as services continued to adapt and respond to

the changing COVID environment e.g. risk assessments, safe work procedures etc.

•

Personal Protective Equipment fit testing programs were undertaken for all staff

required to wear P2/N95 respirators as part of their COVID response protocols.

•

Consultation and implementation of an employee COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination

Policy.

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2013-2014

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37

973

2012-2013

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1568

2011-2012

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1346

2010-2011

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2009-2010

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City Development

0

Community Wellbeing

42

Infrastructure & City Services

339

Advocacy, Partnerships & Community

0

Organisational Excellence

0

Requirements for Councils to have both a Community Vision and Council Plan are

determined by the

This plan addresses the legislative

requirements of the

and the Public Health and Wellbeing Act

2008.

A Community Vision must describe the municipal community’s aspirations for the future of

the municipality, for a period of at least 10 years. This sees Council develop or review the

Community Vision in accordance with its deliberative engagement practices and adopt the

Community Vision by 31 October in the year following a general election.

The Council Plan is a medium-term strategic plan that sets out our strategic direction and

priorities for the four-year Council term. Under the

, a Council

Plan must be prepared every four years after a general election, guided by deliberative

engagement and adopted by the 31 October in the year following the election. The Council

Plan shapes the strategic direction and associated program of work the elected Council will

lead throughout their four year term.

The

requires Councils to produce a Municipal Public

Health and Wellbeing Plan. Integrated within this document, the Plan outlines strategies to

reduce risk factors and increase protective factors to enable residents to achieve optimal

health and wellbeing. This is the primary mechanism for planning, coordinating and

delivering services and initiatives to improve local public health and wellbeing by councils

and partner organisations. Flagship health and wellbeing actions will be identified in

Together We Are Brimbank annual action plans, while other actions will be situated in a

number of key Council strategies and policies.

Council and community planning is about envisioning and making choices that will shape the

future. The role of local government is not only one of leadership, but also planning,

advocacy and facilitating community participation. Together We are Brimbank describes the

Brimbank Community Vision 2040, Brimbank Council Plan 2021-2025 and the Municipal

Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Our Council has developed a vision which captures aspirations for the Brimbank community

over the next four years.

This vision is supported by four key Strategic Directions:

•

People and Community – a welcoming, safe and supported community

•

Places and Spaces – Liveable and connected neighbourhoods that support healthy

and sustainable futures

•

Opportunity and Prosperity – A future focused, transforming city where all have

opportunities to learn and earn

•

Leadership and Governance – a high performing organisation that enacts the vision

and decision of Council through quality and innovative services.

These Strategic Directions will guide our work over the next four years.

Council’s focus will be directed on projects and services that support mental and physical

health, inclusion, protecting the local the environment, education and employment.

Public participation in decisions that impact people’s lives is critical to good governance and

community wellbeing. Council’s approach to community engagement is guided by the

Community Engagement Policy 2021 which articulates a commitment to genuine and best

practice community engagement to enable meaningful and inclusive opportunities for

community to be involved and inform decision making processes.

Our community were invited to share their hopes and priorities for Brimbank through the

Shaping Brimbank Community Vision 2040, Council Plan 2021-2025 and Municipal Public

Health and Wellbeing Plan engagement process. Through Shaping Brimbank we heard from

308 community members. We were able to test whether the Community Vision 2040

continued to reflect their long term aspirations for Brimbank, of which there was broad

support for the Community Vision 2040, with one suggested change, inclusion of the word

‘heritage’ which has now been added.

We also heard valuable information about priorities and areas of focus. This information has

been woven together, with information from our many other recent engagement activities,

to provide a clear and comprehensive outline of what is important to our community

identifies a series of strategic directions and objectives that

describe what Council is aiming for in order to achieve the vision for Brimbank.

Wellbeing and belonging

Responsive services that support mental and

physical wellbeing

Pride and participation

Community and cultural connections built

through social and artistic expression

Liveable and Connected

Inviting and liveable spaces and facilities,

connected so people can get around

Sustainable and Green

Protect natural environments for current and

future generations

Growing and Transforming

Optimise community opportunities through

infrastructure innovation and investment

Earning and Learning

Everyone has access to education, training and

lifelong learning to support their aspirations

Engaged and Responsive

Community insights are valued to enhance

connection and engagement with Council

High Performing and Accountable

Our workforce strive to enhance services and

liveability for the Brimbank community

Council’s performance for the 2021-2022 year has been reported against each goal to

demonstrate how Council is performing in achieving the Council Plan 2021-2025

Performance has been measured as follows:

•

Results achieved in relation to the strategic indicators in the Council Plan

•

Progress in relation to the major initiatives identified in the Budget

•

Results against the prescribed service performance indicators and measures.

The following statement reviews the performance of Council against the Council Plan

including results achieved in relation to the strategic indicators included in the Brimbank

Council Plan.

Support

improved

mental well

being

Percentage of

adults with

high or very

high

psychological

distress

25.3% Just over one quarter of Brimbank residents

(25.3 percent) experienced high or very

high psychological distress in 2020. This is

slightly higher than corresponding levels for

the Western Region (23.4 percent) and

state-wide at 23.5 percent. The Victorian

Population Health Survey is repeated every

two years. Council will be able to monitor

trends from this data set.

Increase

healthy eating,

active living

and physical

activity

Utilisation of

Aquatic

facilities

1.48 Brimbank City Council saw almost 300,000

visits to Sunshine Leisure Centre

throughout 2021/2022. This is an increase

in visits compared to 2020/2021 due to

the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Despite COVID-19 closures from July to

October 2021 of indoor facilities, there

was some usage of the outdoor pool

before a full Centre re-opening at the start

of November. Swim school returned to

pre-lockdown numbers by February 2022

and, in April 2022, the Centre recorded

high rates of swim school enrolments. This

result remains within the range expected

by Council. Find out more about our

leisure centres at

https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/leisure

parks-and-facilities

Percentage of

adults rating

their health

as ‘Excellent’

or ‘Very

Good’

29% Almost one-third of Brimbank residents (29

percent) rated their health as ‘Excellent’ or

‘Very Good’ in 2020. This is lower than

corresponding levels for the Western

Region (38.9 percent) and state-wide at

40.5 percent. The Victorian Population

Health Survey is repeated every two years.

Council will be able to monitor trends from

this data set.

Resident

perception of

performance

in providing

recreational

facilities

67

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 4 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 6 points than the Metro

region and two points lower than the state

average.

Support

increased

gender

equality and

reduce gender

based violence

Number of

family

violence

incidents per

100,000

residents

1,396 There was 1,396 family violence incidents

(per 100,000 residents) in Brimbank in the

year leading up to March 2022. This is a

decrease of 6.1 percent from the previous

year. This rate is higher than the Victorian

average of 1,360. Crime statistics are

updated quarterly and Council will be able

to monitor trends from this data set.

Provide

community

health and

wellbeing

services across

the lifespan

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in delivering

family

support

services

65

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 2 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 1 point than the Metro

region and equal to the state average.

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in delivering

elderly

support

services

63

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 4 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 2 points than the Metro

region and 4 points lower than the state

average.

Participation

in first

Maternal

Child Health

home visit

98.11% Brimbank City Council recorded an

attendance rate of 98.11% for infants at

the 4-week Key Age and Stage Visit in the

2021/2022 financial year. This result sees

a continuation of small increases when

compared to both 2020/2021 and

2020/2019 financial years. This result

remains in the range set by Council. Find

out more about the MCH Service at

www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/health-family-and

support/maternal-and-child-health

Infant

enrolments in

the Maternal

Child Health

service

101.18% Brimbank City Council has continued to

achieve more than 100% infant

enrolments in the Maternal Child Health

Service, highlighting highly effective

engagement over a six year period. This

result remains within the range expected

by Council. More information about the

Maternal Child Health Service can be

found at

www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/health

family-and-support/maternal-and-child-health

Participation

in the

Maternal

Child Health

service by

Aboriginal

children

76.76 Brimbank City Council is committed to

providing high quality Maternal and Child

Health (MCH) services. The number of

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

(ATSI) clients increased in 2021/2022.

This can be attributed to a Best Start

initiative which improved identification and

recording of ATSI clients in our data base.

With improved identification, MCH staff

were able to prioritise service delivery to

these clients. This result remains in the

range set by Council. More information

about the Maternal Child Health Service

can be found at

www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/health-family-and

support/maternal-and-child-health

Support safe

and inclusive

communities

Percentage of

adults who

feel safe

walking alone

down their

street after

dark

n/a

The Victorian Population Health Survey no

longer collects data about the percentage of

adults who feel safe walking alone down

their street after dark.

For this report, however, there is one

localized indicator which can provide an

indication about perceptions of community

safety. In 2021, Council received funding

for a redesign and space activation project

in central Sunshine. Consultants conducted

pre and post activation surveys which

included a measurement of perceptions of

safety in the area. One hundred and

twenty-four people were surveyed. Prior to

the project only 7 percent of respondents

said they felt safe at night in that location.

This increased to 31 percent after redesign

and space activation work.

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in

enforcement

of local laws

62

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 3 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 3 points than the Metro

region and 1 point lower than the state

average.

Support and

advocate to

reduce risk

factors

impacting

vulnerable

communities

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in delivering

disadvantage

d support

services

64

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 1 point higher than the score in

2021, lower by 2 points than the Metro

region and 2 points higher than the state

average.

Number of

community

grants

distributed

145

During 2021-2022, Council offered

Brimbank Community Recovery Grants to

assist the community to implement local

recovery solutions needed to respond to

unique COVID-19 challenges and

strengthen community resilience.

Grants were allocated across categories:

Community Recovery and Establishment;

Festivals and Events; Youth Support and;

Seniors Operational Grants.

Enable social,

cultural and

artistic

expression

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in providing

art centres

and libraries

70

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 2 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 1 point for both the Metro

region and the state average.

Number of

attendees at

arts and

cultural

activities

345,261 345,261 individuals attended a range of

arts and cultural activities that were

delivered in Brimbank. This included online

and physical performances at Bowery

Theatre, exhibitions, festivals, events and

cultural development activities.

Continue our

commitment to

respecting and

recognising

Aboriginal and

Torres Strait

Islander

peoples' and

culture

Number of

known sites

of Aboriginal

Cultural

Heritage

413

The Brimbank municipality contains 413

known sites of cultural heritage

significance. These are listed on the

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register and

Information System.

Deliver a range

of initiatives

that celebrate

diversity and

intercultural

sharing

Resident

satisfaction

with

community

and cultural

activities

67

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 2 points higher than the score in

2021, and higher by 3 points for both the

Metro region and the state average.

Encourage

vibrant

community

events and

activities

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in delivering

community

and cultural

activities

62

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 5 points lower than the score in

2021, and lower by 3 points for both the

Metro region and the state average.

The following statement reviews the progress of Council in relation to major initiatives

identified in the 2021-2022 Budget for the year.

Create participation opportunities

for disadvantaged children in sport

via the In2Sport Brimbank

program.

In2Sport created opportunities for 249

disadvantaged children and young people,

aged between 6 and 18, to join a sports club

through the provision of individual grants

which funds 75 percent - or up to $200 – of

membership fees.

Facilitate the delivery of Mental

Health First Aid programs to

increase the capacity of people to

recognise and support peers who

may be developing a mental health

problem

Council facilitated the delivery of Mental

Health First Aid programs to youth support

and advocacy service staff in 2022. Planning is

underway for Council’s youth counsellors to

deliver the program in secondary schools later

in 2022.

Support the development of youth

friendly spaces that support an

increase of the delivery of services

for young people.

Place activation works were completed in April

2022 outside the Visy Care Hub Youth

Services in Harvester Road, Sunshine. The

works included seating, planter boxes and

luminous paving to encourage young people to

access the area and connect with services.

Council partnered with Youth Junction Inc. to

deliver four tailored activation events across

April and May 2022. An evaluation noted

outcomes for members including increased

Council awareness of the perspectives of

young people and increased confidence and

sense of belonging for the young people

involved.

Facilitate the Brimbank Youth

Council providing opportunities for

youth to represent their peers on

topics of importance allowing

Council to better understand the

lived experience of young people.

2021/2022 saw major change in the Brimbank

Youth Council. Twenty-five young people

finished their year as members of the Youth

Council and fourteen new members were

recruited at the beginning of 2022. Youth

Council members receive advocacy and

governance training and then select a project

they will work on as a group for the year.

Continue to facilitate the Brimbank

Collective Action Committee to lead

and initiate Impact Brimbank to

close health and social outcome

gaps for the Brimbank community.

Impact Brimbank is a group of community

members working with Council and the

community to improve health and well-being.

Impact Brimbank delivered a series of events

and initiatives over the first half of 2022 as

communities began to reconnect following

COVID-19 lockdowns. These include walking

groups reaching out to isolated people, family

days, healthy eating and community

connection and a Sports Activity Day attended

by more than 100 people in St Albans.

Map and analyse gaps in Council’s

responses to loneliness and

Council completed a project which investigated

and described the role of Council in responding

isolation as an escalating mental

health challenge.

to the issues of loneliness and isolation as a

mental health challenge in the Brimbank

community. A Mental Wellbeing

Implementation Plan will focus on a range of

primary prevention activities including

awareness-raising, information provision and

community partnerships.

Complete Female Sports Facilities

Upgrades that aim to increase

equity, access and opportunities for

existing and emerging female

participants and officials in sport

and active recreation:

•

Design of Keilor Park Oval 2

•

Upgrade of Keilor Park

Synthetic Change rooms.

The Keilor Park Synthetic Change rooms were

completed in November 2021. A detailed

design for new change rooms at Keilor Park

Oval 2 was completed in March 2022. Council

supports the strong focus on encouraging

female involvement in sport. Significant

growth in female football participation means

facilities need to be suitable including

appropriate change rooms.

Finalise building works and

commission the new St Albans

Health and Wellbeing Hub.

The new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness

Centre is finalised with the public opening

planned for September 2022. The Centre

replaced the dated St Albans Leisure Centre

and provides the community with an

innovative multi-generational health and

wellbeing hub.

The Centre offers an Olympic-sized swimming

pool, two large water slides, a children’s

splash park, warm water exercise area with

spa, steam room and sauna. A 24/7 Health

Club spans the two levels and a range of

group fitness classes are on offer. Six suites in

the Wellness Centre will be leased to allied

health professionals and three tenant partners

will deliver specialist services including NDIS

service provision, family and legal services,

adult education and community programs. The

Centre is completed by a fresh food café with

indoor and outdoor dining areas.

The following statement provides information in relation to the services funded in the 2021-

2022 Budget and the persons or sections of the community who are provided the service.

coordinates community leadership

and governance training, and community grants. They

promote social inclusion of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander peoples, cultural and linguistically diverse, refugee

and asylum seeker communities through language services

and a range of other cultural awareness programs and

activities.

coordinates and implements

specific strategies and actions relating to children, disability,

volunteers, seniors, carers and emergency management.

works to address key issues

such as social justice, safety, gambling harm and housing

stress, men’s violence against women and gender equity. This

is achieved by developing policies, strategies, projects and

partnerships that improve health and wellbeing and

undertaking evaluation, research and data analysis.

3,884 3,309 575

build internal capacity through the

implementation of service planning and project management

frameworks, and through the application of evidence that will

improve service and project delivery across the Community

Wellbeing Directorate, resulting in better outcomes for the

community.

502 485 17

provides a range of services that support

older people, people living with a disability, children, families

and youth.

supports older people and people with

disability, to maintain and enhance their physical, social and

emotional well-being. Services such as in-home care services,

social support and planned activity groups, delivered meals,

community transport and home maintenance aim to help

residents live a fulfilling and independent life.

provides a range of services for

children and families in the community including Maternal and

Child Health Services in eight locations, information and

community access, supported playgroups and kindergarten

registration.

offers a number of services to guide young

people through their personal development and encourages

them to participate positively in community life through

9,990 15,924 (5,934)

support, counselling and youth programs that strengthen and

build resilience.

is comprised of Sport

and Recreation, Community Facilities, Leisure and Community

Facilities Planning and Major Leisure Facilities including the

Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, the Sunshine Leisure

Centre, the Keilor Basketball and Netball Stadium and Keilor

Public Golf Course.

develops and delivers sport and

recreation projects, programs and events to meet the diverse

needs of the community. This includes the allocation of 49

sports pavilions, 79 playing fields, pitches, diamonds, bocce

pitches and greens, 7 indoor courts and 64 outdoor tennis

courts. The team supports clubs in capacity building, business

planning and funding applications, and takes regular bookings

for the Keilor Park Synthetic Sports Fields and Synthetic

Athletics Track.

manages regular, casual and function

bookings at Council's 35 halls and meeting rooms. In addition

they support, guide and develop community groups such as

Senior Citizens, Scouts and Girl Guides by managing venue

tenancy agreements.

. The four major leisure facilities in

Brimbank are the Keilor Basketball and Netball Stadium, the

St Albans Leisure Centre, the Sunshine Leisure Centre and the

Keilor Public Golf Course. These centres provide a diverse and

affordable range of health, fitness and community activities

and programs that offer the community opportunities to

participate in physical activity and a safe place for social

interaction.

undertake

strategic work to determine the leisure and facility related

needs of the Brimbank community and the most appropriate

way for Council to meet these needs now and in the future.

This work informs Council's Capital Works Program and

determines the priorities for funding based on evidence and

demand.

6,212 4,365 1,847

is responsible for the delivery of

Council's Facilities Asset Management Plan and Major Projects

including the ongoing maintenance of Council's Facilities and

Buildings.

13,727

11,797 1,930

implement

legislation through education, advice and enforcement to

1,855 1,027

ensure a safe and high standard of public health is maintained

across the City. This includes enforcing the Building Act 1993,

Building Regulations 2018, Public Health and Wellbeing Act

2008, Public Health & Wellbeing Regulation 2019, Food Act

1984, and Tobacco Act & Environment Protection Act. It also

issues and inspects building permits and manages customer

requests to ensure the safety of the built environment and

health of the Community within Brimbank.

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enforces local laws, which are important for

residents and businesses to enjoy a safe, clean, well

functioning living and working environment. Council provides

community information and education around parking

controls, fire mitigation, litter control, event approvals, animal

management and school crossing supervision.

3,746 699 3,047

The following statement provides the result of the prescribed service performance indicators

and measures including explanation of material variations.

Cost of indoor

aquatic facilities

$3.55 $3.32 $9.49 $10.11

Brimbank City

Council

continues to

place a high

emphasis on

delivering

services in a

cost efficient

manner and

achieved a

reduction in

the cost of

aquatic

facilities in

2021/2022.

This occurred

despite the

impact of

COVID-19

closures over

the year. This

result remains

within the

range

expected by

Council. Find

out more

about our

leisure centres

at

https://www.b

rimbank.vic.go

v.au/leisure -

parks -and -

facilities

Utilisation of

aquatic facilities

2.85 2.83 1.98 0.81

Brimbank City

Council saw

almost

300,000 visits

to Sunshine

Leisure Centre

throughout

2021/2022.

This is an

increase in

visits

compared to

2020/2021

due to the

impact of

COVID -19

lockdowns.

Despite

COVID -19

closures from

July to October

2021 of indoor

facilities, there

was some

usage of the

outdoor pool

before a full

centre re -

opening at the

start of

November.

Swim school

returned to

pre -lockdown

numbers by

February 2022

and, in April

2022, the

Centre

recorded high

rates of swim

school

enrolments.

This result

remains within

the range

expected by

Council. Find

out more

about our

leisure centres

at

https://www.b

rimbank.vic.go

v.au/leisure

parks-and

facilities

Time taken to

action food

complaints

1.36

1.13 1.14 1.15

Brimbank City

Council places a

strong

emphasis on

Food Safety

and Public

Health. Reports

of food

complaints and

related

requests are

promptly

responded to,

with the

majority of

complaints

investigated

within one to

two days of

receipt. This

ensures a high

level of food

safety

monitoring and

customer

satisfaction.

The result

remains within

the range

expected by

Council. Find

out more about

food safety at

https://www.bri

mbank.vic.gov.

au/business/typ

es

businesses/food

-premises-and

safety

Food safety

assessments

100% 101.07% 100.45% 101.19%

Brimbank City

Council seeks

to deliver an

effective and

cost efficient

food safety

service for our

community.

Throughout the

2021/2022

reporting

period some

premises

received an

additional

assessment as

a means to

assist and

educate new

proprietors

regarding the

preparation and

sale of safe

food. This

result remains

within the

range expected

by Council. Find

out more about

food safety at

https://www.bri

mbank.vic.gov.

au/business/typ

es

businesses/food

-premises-and

safety

Cost of food

safety service

$239.12 $253.93 $241.26 $260.90

Brimbank City

Council seeks

to deliver an

effective and

cost efficient

food safety

service for our

community.

The 2021/2022

cost of service

result was

slightly

increased due

to the financial

impacts of the

ongoing

COVID-19

pandemic and

some premises

closing down.

Despite these

challenges this

result continues

to exceed the

range expected

by Council.

Find out more

about food

safety at

https://www.bri

mbank.vic.gov.

au/business/typ

es -

businesses/food

-premises-and

safety

Critical and

major non -

compliance

outcome

notifications

100% 100% 100% 100 %

Brimbank City

Council delivers

a cost efficient

food safety

service with

results

demonstrating

the speed by

which all critical

and major non -

compliance

notifications

were actioned

in the

2021/2022

reporting

period. This

result exceeds

the range

expected by

Council. Find

out more about

food safety at

https://www.bri

mbank.vic.gov.

au/business/typ

es -

businesses/food

-premises-and

safety

Library

collection usage

5.84

5.48 3.90 3.75

The Brimbank City

Council library

collection is utilised

by community with

members accessing

both printed and

digital materials at

our five library

branches and via the

home library service.

A slight decrease in

borrowing has

occurred due to

COVID-19 pandemic

closures. This result

remains within the

range expected by

Council. Find out

more about

Brimbank Libraries at

www.brimbanklibrari

es.vic.gov.au

Standard of

library collection

58.63% 64.38% 67.66% 78.54

Brimbank City

Council's library

collection continues

to be reflective of

community needs

and demands with

almost 80% of the

collection under five

years of age. This

result remains in the

range expected by

Council and is

reflective of the

continuous

improvement of

resource

management,

purchasing and

maintenance

practices. Find out

more about

Brimbank Libraries at

www.brimbanklibrari

es.vic.gov.au

Cost of library

service per

population

$35.69 $36.00 $34.36 $33.38

Brimbank City

Council places a

strong emphasis on

delivering services in

a cost efficient

manner. Council

maintained a stable

library service cost

across 2021/2022

whilst continuing to

adapt to community

needs from the

ongoing COVID-19

pandemic and

general community

unease about

accessing public

facilities. This has

resulted in a greater

on-line library

presence and

continuation of home

library service

options. This result

remains well within

the result set by

Council. Find out

more about

Brimbank Libraries at

www.brimbanklibrari

es.vic.gov.au

Active library

members

12.55% 12.01% 20.27% 11.97%

Brimbank City

Council remains

committed to the

delivery of accessible

library services. The

relatively low number

of active borrowers

in 2021/2022 can be

attributed to

continued community

fear and uncertainty

about returning to

public facilities due

to the ongoing

COVID-19 pandemic.

Council continues to

provide the library

collection via

alternative service

models and has

noticed an increase

in residents taking up

digital access

options. This result

remains within the

range expected by

Council. Find out

more about

Brimbank Libraries at

www.brimbanklibrari

es.vic.gov.au

Participation in

first MCH home

visit

107.31% 99.55% 97.27% 98.04%

Brimbank City

Council recorded an

attendance rate of

98.11% for infants

at the 4-week Key

Age and Stage Visit

in the 2021/2022

financial year. This

result sees a

continuation of

small increases

when compared to

both 2020/2021

and 2020/2019

financial years. This

result remains in

the range set by

Council. Find out

more about the

MCH Service at

www.brimbank.vic.

gov.au/health

family-and

support/maternal

and-child-health

Infant

enrolments in

the MCH service

100% 100% 101.42 % 101.21 %

Brimbank City

Council has

continued to

achieve more than

100% infant

enrolments in the

Maternal Child

Health Service,

highlighting highly

effective

engagement over a

six year period. This

result remains

within the range

expected by

Council. More

information about

the Maternal Child

Health Service can

be found at

www.brimbank.vic.

gov.au/health

family-and

support/maternal

and-child-health

Cost of the MCH

service

$80.53 $81.10 $82.24 $74.04

Brimbank City

Council places a

strong emphasis on

delivering services

in a cost efficient

manner. The

2021/2022 cost of

service result

highlights Council’s

continued

commitment to

delivering the

Maternal Child

Health Service

within the expected

budget and

requirements. This

result remains

within range set by

Council. More

information about

the Maternal Child

Health Service can

be found at

www.brimbank.vic.

gov.au/health

family-and

support/maternal

and-child-health

Participation in

the MCH service

71.5% 70.49% 68.92% 63.05%

Brimbank City

Council is

committed to

providing high

quality Maternal

and Child Health

(MCH) services.

This 2021/2022

result is lower than

the expected range

due to the impacts

of COVID-19 on the

MCH workforce.

Council provided

MCH staff to

support the State

Government Stage

4 – Code Brown

surge at Western

Health for six weeks

as well as

supporting Melton

City Council when

high birth rates and

critical staff

shortages. This

reduced the

number of locally

available

appointments

within our own MCH

service and saw

available

appointments

prioritised to

Aboriginal and

Torres Strait

Islander clients and

clients identified as

vulnerable. More

information about

the Maternal Child

Health Service can

be found at

www.brimbank.vic.

gov.au/health-

family-and

support/maternal

and-child-health

Participation in

the MCH service

by Aboriginal

children

62.11% 55.26% 70.00% 71.72%

Brimbank City

Council is

committed to

providing high

quality Maternal

and Child Health

(MCH) services. The

number of

Aboriginal and

Torres Strait

Islander (ATSI)

clients increased in

2021/2022. This

can be attributed to

a Best Start

initiative which

improved

identification and

recording of ATSI

clients in our data

base. With

improved

identification, MCH

staff were able to

prioritise service

delivery to these

clients. This result

remains in the

range set by

Council. More

information about

the Maternal Child

Health Service can

be found at

www.brimbank.vic.

gov.au/health

family-and

support/maternal

and-child-health

The following statement reviews the performance of Council against the Council Plan

including results achieved in relation to the strategic indicators included in the Council Plan.

Contribute to

the

transformation

of the

transport

network to be

active,

sustainable,

connected and

equitable

Kilometres of

walking and

cycling trails

1,865 km 1,865 kilometres is the baseline estimate

for walking and cycling trails in July 2022.

Since 2008 Council has spent $24m and

installed around 24 kilometres of on-road

lanes and 38 kilometres of Shared User

Paths

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in managing

condition of

local streets

and footpaths

59

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 4 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 4 points for the Metro region

and higher by 2 points than the state

average.

Percentage of

households

living within

400m of a bus

stop or 800m

of a train

station

93.7% (bus

stops)

13.6%

(train stations)

These are the baseline estimates for July

2022. Using Council’s Property Base

information, 93.7% of all Brimbank

residents (Usual Place of Residence) are

percentage of households living within 400

metres of a bus stop or 800 metres of a

train station.

Resident

perception of

importance

and Council’s

performance

in traffic

management

65

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 2 points higher than the score in

2021, and higher by 7 points for both the

Metro region and the state average.

Number of

sealed local

road requests

53.48

Brimbank City Council responds to all

requests for sealed local roads within the

approved requirements of the Road

Management Plan. Council’s continued

investment in the road network has

resulted a reduced number of requests in

2021/2022. The result remains within the

range expected by Council.

Sealed local

roads

maintained to

condition

standards

92.82%

Brimbank City Council is committed to

maintenance of the local road network and

investment in road rehabilitation to ensure

the road network does not deteriorate. This

result remains within the range expected by

Council.

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in managing

the condition

of sealed local

roads

62

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 2 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 3 points for the Metro region

and higher by 9 points than the state

average.

Showcase and

provide

quality public

spaces and

streetscapes

where people

can connect

and recreate

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in managing

the

appearance of

public areas

63

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 4 points lower than the score in

2021, lower by 9 points for the Metro region

and lower by 8 points than the state

average.

Percentage of

people living

within 500m

of open space

98.90% Using the ABS Census of Population and

Housing (2016), and all registered public

open spaces and public reserves within the

City of Brimbank, 98.90% of all Brimbank

residents (Usual Place of Residence) are

within 500 lineal meters of proximity to a

public open space area within the

Municipality. This is a baseline estimate for

July 2022.

Provide

community

facilities that

are responsive

and adaptable

to community

needs

Community

satisfaction

with the

performance

of Council in

maintaining

local

infrastructure.

61

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 1 point lower than the score in

2021, lower by 1 point for the Metro region

and higher by 7 points than the state

average.

Maximise

urban

greening

through

increased tree

canopy cover

and integrated

water

management

Percentage of

tree canopy

cover (public

and private

trees) in

Brimbank

7.1%

This is the baseline estimate of the

percentage of tree canopy (7.1%) for July

2022. Using Council’s automated image

classification software, total area of tree

coverage is digitized automatically from

current aerial photography.

Take action on

climate

emergency by

working

towards a

carbon neutral

Brimbank

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in

environmental

sustainability

62

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 1 point lower than the score in

2021, lower by 1 point for the Metro region

and higher by 1 point than the state

average.

Reduction in

greenhouse

gas emissions

from Council

operations -

Tonnes of

CO2 (Carbon

Dioxide)

emitted

4,692 t

CO2-e,

Greenhouse gas emissions from Council

operations have been reduced by 82%

since 2011.

Collaborate

with

Number of

participants in

684

In 2021-2022, 684 people participated in

Council led conservation activities. Activities

community in

addressing

Climate

Change and

its impacts on

health

Council led

conservation

activities

included Clean Up Australia Day,

community planting days (more than 2,300

plants) and working bees on conservation

sites.

Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural

habitats

through

restoration

and

prevention of

threats

Re

introduction

of grassland

species into

Council

grassland

reserves

30 different

grassland

species

In 2021-2022, twelve sites had different

grassland species planted as part of a

restoration program. Kangaroo Grass (the

backbone species) and 29 different species

wildflowers and herbs were planted into

conservation sites across the municipality. A

total of 4,900 native grasses and 8,113

native wildflowers were planted.

High threat

invasive

species

managed in

conservation

reserves

46 conservation

assets

managed

In 2021-2022, high threat weeds were

controlled in all of Council’s 46 conservation

assets. Monitoring and survey of rabbits

indicated a drop in numbers at several

sites. An integrated approach of multiple

control techniques has proven successful.

Re-introduce

structural

elements to

increase

habitat values

along Kororoit

Creek and

within

conservation

reserves.

Structural

elements

introduced

in 2 key

locations.

In 2021-2022, rocks and logs were

introduced along the waterway in areas

adjacent to Millbank Drive, Deer Park.

These provide refuge and habitat for lizards

and skinks in the area.

Logs were introduced behind Warmington

Road, Sunshine West. These have a dual

purpose to halt erosion and to create

habitat and refuge for lizards and frogs.

Invest in

circular

economy and

improve waste

management

systems to

increase

recycling and

reduce waste

to landfill

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance

in waste

management

68

The 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey

result is 1 point higher than the score in

2021, lower by 2 points for the Metro

region and the same as the state average.

Kerbside bin

collection

requests

148.70

Brimbank City Council continues to deliver

an effective, cost efficient bin collection

service for the community. The bin

collection service includes replacement of

damaged bins, repair of broken bins and

the collection and disposal of missed bins

from residential properties within the

municipality. This result is in the range set

by Council. Find out more about Waste

Services at Brimbank

https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/rubbish

recycling-and-waste

Kerbside

collection bins

missed

11.31

Brimbank City Council seeks to deliver an

effective and efficient kerbside collection

service for the community and has seen a

negligible increase in the numbers of

kerbside collection bins missed. This result

is in the range set by Council. Find out

more about Waste Services at Brimbank

https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/rubbish

recycling-and-waste

Kerbside

collection

waste

diverted from

landfill

41.46%

Brimbank City Council continues to

provide an efficient kerbside recyclables

collection service for our community, with

Council’s waste diversion rate from landfill

increasing slightly when compared to last

year’s figure. This result remains in the

range expected by Council. Find out more

about Waste Services at Brimbank

https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/rubbish

recycling-and-waste

The following statement reviews the progress of Council in relation to major initiatives

identified in the 2021-2022 Budget for the year.

Review and refresh the Brimbank

Transport Priorities Paper to reflect

current Council, State and Federal

commitments, and outline Council’s key

transport priorities.

Council’s refreshed Transport Priorities Paper

(TPP) 2022 was adopted at the Ordinary

Council Meeting on 19 April 2022. The TPP is

a guide for Council’s transport services

advocacy and infrastructure provision in

Brimbank and the western metropolitan

region. It also identifies issues with the

current transport network and proposes

service solutions and infrastructure projects

that will improve connectivity in and around

Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Work in partnership to research and

design options that use plastic and glass

waste for construction of roads.

A research project was conducted to develop

an asphalt mix that incorporates a higher

than average level of crushed recycled glass.

The asphalt was laid on two roads in

February 2022. Council is working with the

Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) to

monitor the performance of the asphalt mix

over the next two years.

Develop and implement compliance

initiatives to respond to reported illegal

waste dumping.

The implementation of Council’s Litter

Enforcement Program continued over

2021/2022. Council investigated reports of

dumping, proactively targeted high dumping

areas and progressed litter investigations

and prosecutions. Specific programs

included:

•

Developing educational material for

estate agents, tenants and home

owners regarding Council’s hard

waste collection service

•

Holding a Reusable Goods Drop Off

Day

•

Delivering Living In Your

Neighbourhood and CALD community

educational sessions

•

Creating social media posts on illegal

dumping, outcomes and penalties.

Implementation of Climate Emergency

Action Plan:

•

Partner with the health and

community sector to champion

actions to address the health

impacts of climate change such as

heatwaves, and promote co-benefits

such as reduced energy bills

•

Continue to support home

composting and other measures that

reduce waste to landfill

•

Advocate and engage with the

Federal Government, State

Government, and relevant

stakeholders around advancing

climate change, sustainability and

conservation objectives

•

Investigate opportunities for

community renewable energy

projects such as ‘solar gardens’ on

Council owned sites and collaborate

with the Victorian Government to

promote community energy.

Council is actively delivering on its Climate

Emergency Action Plan. Achievements

towards a sustainable Brimbank include:

•

Signing a 10-year contract to provide

100% renewable electricity to

Council’s buildings and facilities

•

Working with the All-Electric Councils

Working Group to investigate the

viability and pathways to achieve an

electrified local government sector in

Victoria by 2030

•

Launching 100% Renewable Brimbank

- an energy support service and

campaign

•

Delivering ‘oasis’ parks and tree

plantings to create greener and cooler

public spaces

•

Hosting a Community Reusable Goods

Pop-up event program with the most

recent event held in June 2022

•

A successful home composting

program.

Commence the Water Sensitive Urban

Design (WSUD) Asset Rectification Plan.

Council completed the 10 Year Water

Sensitive Urban Design Asset Rectification

Plan which describes the required work to

maintain and review Brimbank’s WSUD

assets. Work includes the Keilor Golf Course

Stormwater Harvesting System renewal

works and preliminary rectification works at

four Cairnlea wetland sites.

Continue developing a new Creating

Better Streets Strategy to guide

transforming streets by increasing

canopy cover using stormwater, creating

a greener, cooler street that supports

walking and cycling, and a positive sense

of place for the community.

Council officers completed community and

stakeholder engagement late 2021 to inform

the development of Creating Streets For

People. Council endorsed the draft Creating

Streets for People for community

consultation for four weeks, at the Council

Meeting on 19 April 2022. Community

consultation in took place across May and

June 2022. The outcomes of the community

consultation and a final draft Creating

Streets for People, were presented to Council

in August 2022.

Implement Sydenham Park Master Plan:

•

Complete Robertson’s Homestead

Site Feasibility Study

•

Commence Sydenham Park

Conservation Restoration.

Council continued the implementation of the

Sydenham Park Master Plan across 2021 and

2022 including conservation works in

Sydenham Park. The Robertson’s Homestead

Site Feasibility Study was completed in early

2021.

Continue to conduct street tree planting

programs to increase Brimbank’s tree

canopy coverage as per the Urban Forest

Strategy (2016 – 2046).

Council’s tree planting program continued

throughout 2021 and 2022.

The following statement provides information in relation to the services funded in the 2021-

2022 Budget and the persons or sections of the community who are provided the service.

work to ensure that Brimbank is a safe,

liveable and attractive place to live and work. This is achieved

through planning, design, construction, maintenance and

renewal/disposal of local roads, drainage systems and other vital

infrastructure and transport planning. It coordinates the preparation

of Council’s 10 year Capital Works Program and manages and

reviews the annual Capital Works Program reporting.

6,982 5,853 1,128

engages with Council and the community to work

towards an environmentally sustainable city. We coordinate a whole

of Council response to the declaration of a climate emergency, and

engage with and encourage the community to value Brimbank’s

outstanding and unique natural areas.

The team engages with Council and the community to work towards

an environmentally sustainable city through the efficient use of

limited resources and through innovative design. We also engage

with and encourage the community to value Brimbank’s outstanding

and unique natural areas.

This aim is achieved by providing leadership and education while

providing direction and coordination in resource efficiency measures

including integrated water management, climate change mitigation

and adaptation, waste minimisation and education, community

engagement in the conservation, management and restoration of

Brimbank’ s natural areas including grasslands, waterways and rocky

escarpments and managing contaminated land.

6,345 5,364 981

is responsible for developing,

implementing and coordinating an enterprise system of policies,

strategies, plans, tools, information, analytics, procedures and

operational practices to ensure that all infrastructure assets are

maintained, controlled, and monitored across their entire life cycle.

This is carried out in accordance with laws and regulations, and

pursuant to the National Asset Management Framework (NAMAF).

860 541 319

provides a landscape, architectural and urban design

service that creates attractive, safe, connected and sustainable

urban places to support community wellbeing, social connectedness

and foster civic pride.

3,625 2,953 672

The Operations Group is responsible for the collection and disposal of

residential waste and recycling and maintaining the local road

network, town centres, urban villages, parks and streetscapes.

manage weekly kerbside waste collection and

fortnightly recycling and green waste collections. The team also

deliver Council’s Resource Recovery Centre and the At Call Hard

Waste Collection Service.

Roads and drainage systems are managed by

in accordance with Council's Road Management Plan, and

are responsible for the overall cleanliness of Council land.

Parks, sportsgrounds and the outdoor spaces surrounding Council

owned facilities are maintained by

.

The

program implements Council’s annual

footpath and concrete works rehabilitation program in accordance

with Council's Road Management Plan.

Truck, plant and vehicle fleets are purchased responsibly and

maintained through

, which ensures they are

compliant with all legislative requirements.

The team also coordinate

and the use

of Council resources for emergency response and recovery in

accordance with Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013, including

coordination of a Municipal Emergency Management Planning

Committee and development and maintenance of the Municipal

Emergency Management Plan.

58,878 46,559 12,319

is responsible for administering the Brimbank

Planning Scheme by providing advice and making determinations on

planning permit applications for land use, development and

subdivisions, and responding to property information and demolition

requests. City Planning provides planning services to Council, the

community and the development industry. This also includes

representing Council at the Victorian Civil and Administrative

Tribunal on planning matters.

(3,055) (932)

(2,124)

is responsible for enforcing planning

regulations and permit conditions and responding to customer

requests relating to planning matters.

The following statement provides the result of the prescribed service performance indicators

and measures including explanation of material variations.

Time taken

to action

animal

management

requests

1.57 days 1.32 days 0.88 days 1.39 days

Brimbank City

Council places a

strong emphasis

on responsible

pet ownership

and community

safety, with the

majority of

animal requests

followed up

within two days

from receipt of

request. This

indicator has

seen a slight

increase in time

taken to

respond due to

COVID-19

impacts on staff

in the Animal

Management

team in 2022.

This result

remains within

the range

expected by

Council. Find out

more about

animal

management at

Brimbank

www.brimbank.

vic.gov.au/pets

and-animals

Animals

reclaimed

22.64% 22.11% 64.10% 33.61%

Brimbank City

Council places

as strong

emphasis on

responsible pet

ownership and

community

safety, with a

primary

objective of the

Brimbank

Domestic Animal

Plan to reduce

the euthanasia

rate of domestic

pets. The Animal

Management

Service

continues to see

a reduction in

animals

reclaimed due to

the longer term

financial impact

of the COVID-19

pandemic

including paying

the costs

associated with

animal

collection. In

sharp contrast,

there has been a

significant

increase in

animals

rehomed. This

result remains

within the range

expected by

Council. Find out

more about

animal

management at

Brimbank

www.brimbank.

vic.gov.au/pets

and-animals

Cost of

animal

management

service per

population

$7.88

$8.36

$6.99

$7.88

Brimbank City

Council

continues to

prioritise the

delivery of

services in a

cost efficient

manner. The

2021/2022 cost

of Animal

Management

service remains

in the range set

by Council. Find

out more about

animal

management at

Brimbank

www.brimbank.

vic.gov.au/pets -

and -animals

Animal

management

prosecutions

5.00

24.00

8.00

3.00

Brimbank City

Council

investigates all

issues under the

Domestic

Animals Act

(1994) and,

where

supportive

evidence is

available,

actively

prosecutes

these matters.

Due to

unforeseen

personal

circumstances

Council

withdrew one of

four

prosecutions.

This result

remains within

the range

expected by

Council. Find out

more about

animal

management at

Brimbank

www.brimbank.

vic.gov.au/pets -

and -animals

Sealed local

road

requests

68.89

51.70

60.84

58.56

Brimbank

City Council

responds to

all requests

for sealed

local roads

within the

approved

requirements

of the Road

Management

Plan.

Council’s

continued

investment in

the road

network has

resulted a

reduced

number of

requests in

2021/2022.

This result

remains

within the

range

expected by

Council.

Sealed local

roads

maintained

to condition

standards

84.87% 87.75% 89.22% 91.49%

Brimbank

City Council

is committed

to

maintenance

of the local

road network

and

investment in

road

rehabilitation

to ensure the

road network

does not

deteriorate.

This result

remains

within the

range

expected by

Council.

Cost of

sealed local

road

reconstructi

on

$83.70 $100.17 $92.80 $106.32

Brimbank

City Council

places a

strong

emphasis on

delivering

services in a

cost efficient

manner.

Road

reconstructio

n projects are

awarded

through

external

contracts

with the

design

completed by

an internal

design team.

A new,

innovative

design

approach has

resulted in

cost savings

from the

previous

year. This

result

remains in

the range set

by Council.

Cost of

sealed local

road

resealing

$27.40 $25.31 $19.80 $25.16

Brimbank

City Council

undertakes

the road

resealing

program to

increase the

surface

durability of

our roads

providing a

safer driving

experience.

All

resurfacing

resealing

works are

done via

contracts,

which are

awarded

following a

competitive

public tender

process.

Undertaking a

number of

large scale

projects

during the

2021/2022

financial year

resulted in

reduced costs

per square

metre due to

economies of

scale. This

result

remains in

the range set

by Council.

Kerbside

bin

collection

requests

169.66 129.24 135.88 135.16

Brimbank City

Council

continues to

deliver an

effective, cost

efficient bin

collection

service for the

community.

The bin

collection

service includes

replacement of

damaged bins,

repair of

broken bins

and the

collection and

disposal of

missed bins

from residential

properties

within the

municipality.

This result is in

the range set

by Council.

Find out more

about Waste

Services at

Brimbank

https://www.br

imbank.vic.gov

.au/rubbish -

recycling -and -

waste

Kerbside

collection

bins missed

10.64

10.53

11.50

11.07

Brimbank City

Council seeks

to deliver an

effective and

efficient

kerbside

collection

service for the

community and

has seen a

negligible

increase in the

numbers of

kerbside

collection bins

missed. This

result is in the

range set by

Council. Find

out more about

Waste Services

at Brimbank

https://www.br

imbank.vic.gov

.au/rubbish

recycling-and

waste

Cost of

kerbside

garbage bin

collection

service

$115.25 $112.34 $115.75 $111.46

Brimbank City

Council

endeavours to

deliver an

effective, cost

efficient

kerbside

garbage

collection

service for our

community

with this result

continuing to

remain within

the range

expected by

Council. Find

out more about

Waste Services

at Brimbank

https://www.br

imbank.vic.gov

.au/rubbish

recycling-and

waste

Cost of

kerbside

recyclables

collection

service

$23.98 $42.36 $49.50 $43.43

Brimbank City

Council seeks

to deliver an

effective and

efficient

kerbside

recyclables

collection

service. Council

is party to a

recycling

services

contract with

Cleanaway,

which is

extended until

1 July 2023.

Council will be

exploring

alternative

options to

reduce

recyclables

collection

processing

costs, including

discussions

with other

metropolitan

Councils

regarding a

potential

collective

approach. This

result remains

in the range

set by Council.

Find out more

about Waste

Services at

Brimbank

https://www.br

imbank.vic.gov

.au/rubbish -

recycling -and -

waste

Kerbside

collection

waste

diverted

from

landfill

39.27% 38.01% 41.41% 40.60%

Brimbank City

Council

continues to

provide an

efficient

kerbside

recyclables

collection

service for our

community,

with Council’s

waste diversion

rate from

landfill

increasing

slightly when

compared to

last year’s

figure. This

result remains

in the range

expected by

Council. Find

out more about

Waste Services

at Brimbank

https://www.br

imbank.vic.gov

.au/rubbish

recycling-and

waste

Time

taken to

decide

planning

applicatio

ns

123 days 120 days 126 days 91.5 days

Brimbank City

Council places

a strong

emphasis on

working with

applicants and

objectors to

achieve good

outcomes in

planning

determination

s. Council

continues to

balance time

taken to

negotiate land

use and

development

issues with

the need to

ensure

efficient

processing of

applications.

Whilst the

median

number of

days for

processing

applications

has increased

slightly since

the

2020/2021

result, this

remains a

significant

improvement

over results

from previous

years. This

result remains

in the range

set by

Council. Find

out more

about

Brimbank’s

Statutory

Planning

Service at

https://www.b

rimbank.vic.g

ov.au/building

-andplanning/plan

ning

Planning

applicatio

ns

decided

within 60

days

52.82% 61.77% 64.97% 70.55%

Brimbank City

Council is

committed to

working with

applicants

and objectors

to achieve

good

outcomes in

planning

determination

s, hence

additional

time may be

taken in

negotiating

land use and

development

issues. This

result is a

slight

improvement

on the result

achieved last

year and falls

within the

range set by

Council. Find

out more

about

Brimbank’s

Statutory

Planning

Service at

https://www.

brimbank.vic.

gov.au/buildin

g-and

planning/plan

ning

Cost of

statutory

planning

service

$3,072.92 $2808.12 $2882.36 $2,642.31

Brimbank City

Council places

a strong

emphasis on

delivering

services in a

cost efficient

manner. This

result has

seen costs of

planning

applications

increase by

3.6% when

compared to

the

2020/2021

reporting

period,

primarily due

to the

reduction in

the number of

applications

received

during this

period. This

result

continues to

remain within

the range set

by Council.

Find out more

about

Brimbank’s

Statutory

Planning

Service at

https://www.

brimbank.vic.

gov.au/buildin

g-and

planning/plan

ning

Council

planning

decisions

upheld at

VCAT

66.67% 52.63% 55.56% 60.87%

Brimbank City

Council is

committed to

providing an

efficient and

effective

statutory

planning

service. The

percentage of

application

decisions

upheld at

VCAT were

less than

previous

years,

however

Council has a

very low

number of

VCAT appeals

each year due

to the work

that we do in

resolving

issues when

assessing

applications.

In 2021/2022

only 20

planning

applications

were

considered at

VCAT, of

which eight

resulted in

consent

orders, six

Council

decisions

were upheld

and six were

overturned.

This result

remains in

the range

expected by

Council. Find

out more

about

Brimbank’s

Statutory

Planning

Service at

https://www.

brimbank.vic.

gov.au/buildin

g-and

planning/plan

ning

Expenses

per head

of

municipal

population

$918.98 $920.43 $970.77 S986.30

Brimbank

City Council

is committed

to minimising

expenses

where

possible while

ensuring

essential

services are

available. The

result is in

line with

previous

years and

remains in

the range set

by Council.

Infrastruc

ture per

head of

municipal

population

$7,411.23 $7,714.16 $7,823.67 $8,071.55

Brimbank

City Council

endeavours

to deliver

efficient and

effective

financial

management.

The

expenditure

on

infrastructure

has increased

with the

construction

of major

projects such

as the new

Brimbank

Aquatic and

Wellness

Centre. The

result is in

the range

expected by

Council.

Own

source

revenue

per head

of

municipal

population

$835.02 $879.81 $864.74 $863.39

Brimbank City

Council is

committed to

high quality

revenue

management.

The increased

result in

2021/2022

reflects a return

to delivering

income

generating

activities such

as leisure

centres (which

were frequently

impacted by

COVID-19

lockdowns over

the past two

years). This

result remains in

the range

expected by

Council.

Recurrent

grants per

head of

municipal

population

$138.53 $132.07 $121.18 $124.30

Brimbank City

Council places a

strong emphasis

on the delivery

of grants to the

community.

2021/2022 saw

an increase in

grants due to

the

Commonwealth

Government

bringing forward

approximately

75% of the

2022-23

financial

assistance grant

payments to the

2021-22

financial year.

This result

remains in the

range expected

by Council.

The following statement reviews the performance of Council against the Council Plan

including results achieved in relation to the strategic indicators included in the Council Plan.

Grow and diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

Number of GST

registered

businesses in

Brimbank

25,990

There were 25,990 active and

registered for GST businesses in

Brimbank at end March 2022,

across all industries. This is an

increase of 4,252 from the

number at end March 2021

(21,738).

Enhance

community

opportunities as a

result of major

developments and

infrastructure

investment

Percentage of jobs

located in

Brimbank

3.24%

There were 86,694 jobs located in

Brimbank at end June 2021,

comprising 3.24 percent of all

Greater Melbourne jobs. There

was a decrease of 4.43 percent in

the number of jobs located in

Brimbank between 2020 and

2021.

Promote Brimbank

as a destination to

build the visitor

economy and

tourism

Increase in the

number of visitors

coming to

Brimbank

10.4%

increase

(from 2020/2021)

In 2021/2022, 366,899 people

were visitors in Brimbank. This

includes domestic overnight trips,

day trips and international visits.

This is an increase of 34,682

visitors from 2020/2021 (10.4%).

Number of

heritage places

and objects of

State heritage

significance

94

The Heritage Council of Victoria

notes that the Brimbank

municipality contains 94 heritage

places and objects of State

heritage significance.

Facilitate housing

diversity,

population growth

and development

through planning

and assessment

processes

Percentage of

separate housing,

medium density

and high density

dwelling types

80.3%

separate

houses

18.6%

medium

density

0.7% high

density

In 2021-2022, there were 71,805

private dwellings in Brimbank. Of

these, the majority (80.3 percent)

were separate houses, 18.6

percent were designated medium

density and 0.7 percent high

density. 0.1 percent were

caravans or cabins and 0.3

percent were another form of

private dwelling.

In Brimbank, 19.3 percent of the

dwellings were medium or high

density, compared to 34 percent

in Greater Melbourne.

Tenure of occupied

private dwellings

34.4% fully

owned

31.6%

mortgage

25.5%

renting

1.6% other

tenure type

In Brimbank 2021-2022, 34.4

percent of private dwellings were

fully owned and 31.6 percent

mortgaged. Of the 25.5 percent

that are rented, 22.9 percent are

private rentals while 2.4 percent

are rented social housing. Note

6.9 percent were ‘not stated.’

Housing costs that

represent 30 per

cent or more of

household gross

income

23.6% – 31% In 2021-2022, mortgage paying

Brimbank households spent an

average 31 percent of household

gross income on housing costs.

Rental paying Brimbank

households spent an average 23.6

percent of household gross income

on housing costs.

Support economic

and social

inclusion

Percentage of

residents aged 15

years and over

who are employed

93.1%

As of March 2022, Brimbank’s

unemployment rate was 6.9

percent which means 93.1% of

the labour force was employed.

Support

community access

to education and

jobs

Percentage of adult

population

attending

University or TAFE

7.2%

In 2021, 9,148 people in

Brimbank were attending

university. This represents 4.7%

of the population, compared to

5.8% in Greater Melbourne. In

Brimbank 4,945 people attended

TAFE representing 2.5% of the

population, the same percentage

as Greater Melbourne (2.5%).

Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across generations

Number of

attendees

participating in

learning and skills

programs offered

by Community

Learning and

Participation

52,881

In 2021-2022, 52,881 people

participated in learning and skill

development programs provided

by Council. Of these, 24,510 took

part in programs provided by

libraries with a focus on

foundational literacy and digital

skills. 28,371 people accessed

programs delivered in Council’s

Neighbourhood Houses. These

programs increased the

confidence of participants and

provided the skills and motivation

to pursue further education and/or

employment.

Resident

perception of

Council’s

performance in

providing art

centres and

libraries

70

The 2022 Community Satisfaction

Survey result is 2 points lower

than the score in 2021, lower by 3

points for both the Metro region

and the state average.

Library collection

usage

3.42

The Brimbank City Council library

collection is utilised by

community with members

accessing both printed and digital

materials at our five library

branches and via the home

library service. A slight decrease

in borrowing has occurred due to

COVID-19 pandemic closures.

This result remains within the

range expected by Council. Find

out more about Brimbank

Libraries at

www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

Active library

members

11.69%

Brimbank City Council remains

committed to the delivery of

accessible library services. The

relatively low number of active

borrowers in 2021/2022 can be

attributed to continued

community fear and uncertainty

about returning to public facilities

due to the ongoing COVID-19

pandemic. Council continues to

provide the library collection via

alternative service models and

has noticed an increase in

residents taking up digital access

options. This result remains

within the range expected by

Council. Find out more about

Brimbank Libraries at

www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

Percentage of

children enrolled in

kindergarten

83.5%

Kindergarten is an important step

for young children. Research

shows that

kindergarten improves children's

health and wellbeing, helps them

to develop strong social skills and

encourages a love of learning. In

2021, 83.5% of all eligible

children in Brimbank were

enrolled in kindergarten. This is

less than the Victorian average of

93%.

Percentage of

people who hold a

qualification

(bachelor degree

or higher,

diploma,

vocational)

16%

2021 Census data pertaining to

this metric was unavailable at

time of publishing this report. In

2016, 16.0% of people in City of

Brimbank had a Bachelor or

Higher degree qualification. 2021

data will be utilised to update this

metric next year.

Work towards

improving digital

access and

inclusion

Percentage of

dwellings with

internet connection

n/a

The Census no longer collects data

about the percentage of dwellings

with internet connection, given

increased mobile internet usage

on personal devices both in and

outside the home. The most

recent data is from 2016. At that

time 16.6 percent of Brimbank

households did not have an

internet connection.

The following statement reviews the progress of Council in relation to major initiatives

identified in the 2019-2020 Budget for the year.

Prioritise digital inclusion strategies

for vulnerable groups through

targeted engagement and training

programs to improve skills and

enhance wellbeing.

Council provided a range of digital inclusion

opportunities for vulnerable groups across

2021/2022. This included the following offerings from

our libraries:

•

25 sessions of the Digital Skills for

Employment program

•

More than 50 PC, Excel basics, IPad/digital

device support and Gmail sessions

•

Partnering with Jesuit Social Services to

deliver 7 sessions of ‘Be Connected’

Introduction to Computers program

•

4 seniors’ sessions through the Lively.org

intergenerational digital skills program

•

51 job e-help sessions

•

An IPad learning group where participants

were able to loan an IPad to continue their

learning at home between sessions

The Neighbourhood House Unit facilitated a number

of online workshops for community groups who

experience limited English and digital literacy skills.

The workshops covered navigating Zoom and Teams,

interviewing on Zoom and what support is available

via the Services Victoria app.

Implement and evaluate the

Victorian Job Advocates program to

support young people and others

facing barriers to gain access to

training and employment

opportunities.

Council employed three job advocates in 2021-2022.

The advocates helped 870 job seekers in their career

journeys by providing personalised information and

support. Job seekers were enabled to access

employment opportunities, training and education.

Job seekers included people from Afghani, Burmese,

Ethiopian and South Sudanese communities.

Develop and commence

implementation of the Local Jobs for

Local People Program

Local Jobs for Local People Program is a Council

initiative which aims to support, encourage and

influence better local employment outcomes in

Brimbank. In 2021/2022 the program delivered a

range of initiatives including:

•

Promotion of Brimbank Joblink

•

A pilot training program tailored to Brimbank

industry requirements at Victoria University.

The program includes training and

employment opportunities for jobseekers in

manufacturing

•

Workshops: Careers in Warehousing and

Logistics; Careers for contractors providing

services at Melbourne Airport

Support and promote localised

products and services via Brimbank

Localised, a business-to-business

platform.

Brimbank Localised was a ‘digital community’ for

business leaders across Brimbank to promote their

businesses, their products, their people and services.

Council convened three networking sessions attended

which attracted 148 business registrations.

In May 2022, the Localised platform was disbanded

by its operators and Council officers successfully

negotiated with the CRMS operator to design and

implement a public facing business directory to

replace the localised platform in 2022/2023.

Undertake a peer review of the

Health Impact Assessment for the

Melbourne Airport Third Runway.

Council engaged consultants to undertake a Health

Impact Assessment. This included targeted

engagement with community and other stakeholders.

The Health Impact Assessment was part of the

submission formally lodged opposing the Melbourne

Airport Masterplan and Draft Major Development Plan

for the third runway.

The following statement provides information in relation to the services funded in the 2018-

2019 Budget and the persons or sections of the community who are provided the service.

delivers a diverse

range of library, learning, arts and culture and community

strengthening services and programs through Brimbank's five

libraries, seven neighbourhood houses, the St Albans Community

Centre, the Bowery Theatre and Brimbank Learning Futures.

provide quality collections and access to

computer and wireless internet. Staff support customers with

research and information and provide places for study, reading

and socialising. Library programs support lifelong learning and

help foster a culture of reading and literacy. The Online library

and home library service ensure lifelong learning is accessible to

all age groups and abilities.

Council's seven

provide community

strengthening activities and programs that meet the needs and

aspirations of the local community. They bring people together to

connect, learn, create and contribute to their local community.

They offer rooms for hire, capacity building activities such as

volunteering as well as deliver short courses and workshops. They

coordinate the Brimbank Neighbourhood Houses Strategic

Partnership Agreement and enter into Collaborative Partnership

Agreements with community groups and organisations to deliver

programs and services to the community. The Neighbourhood

Houses Unit also oversees

which

facilitates pathways for young people and others into training or

employment.

operates the St Albans Community Centre

and the Bowery Theatre. It supports artists and fosters local

creativity, commissions and manages public art and spaces,

manages and curates Council’s visual art collection and

exhibitions and manages the Festival and Arts Grants program.

Arts and Culture Unit works within a community cultural

development framework to engage with vulnerable community

members through arts and cultural based activities.

12,902 12,916 (13)

is responsible for strategic planning, economic

development, and place management.

prepare strategies for land use planning and

development including Housing, Heritage, Activity Centres and

Industrial Precincts. The Strategic Planning Unit is also responsible

for maintaining and amendments to the Brimbank Planning

Scheme.

3,755 3,465 290

provide a range of support to

businesses to promote growth and development. The Economic

Development Unit delivers Council’s Business Development and

Networking Program, manages iHarvest Co-working Sunshine,

and coordinates delivery of the Brimbank Economic Development

Strategy and Experience Brimbank Visitor Strategy. The Economic

Development Unit is also a key contact for business and

investment inquiries, and has a key role in promoting Brimbank’s

development potential.

The

programs include the administration of the Sunshine and St

Albans Marketing and Business Development Special Rate

Programs, Sunshine and St Albans Partnership Groups and

coordinating the delivery of the Actions Plans associated with both

centres to promote their growth and development.

The following statement provides the result of the prescribed service performance indicators

and measures including explanation of material variations.

Library collection

usage

5.84

5.48

3.90

3.75

The Brimbank

City Council

library

collection is

utilised by

community

with

members

accessing

both printed

and digital

materials at

our five

library

branches and

via the home

library

service. A

slight

decrease in

borrowing

has occurred

due to

COVID-19

pandemic

closures. This

result

remains

within the

range

expected by

Council. Find

out more

about

Brimbank

Libraries at

www.brimban

klibraries.vic.

gov.au

Standard of

library collection

58.63% 64.38% 67.66% 78.54%

Brimbank

City Council's

library

collection

continues to

be reflective

of community

needs and

demands with

almost 80%

of the

collection

under five

years of age.

This result

remains in

the range

expected by

Council and is

reflective of

the

continuous

improvement

of resource

management,

purchasing

and

maintenance

practices.

Find out more

about

Brimbank

Libraries at

www.brimban

klibraries.vic.

gov.au

Cost of library

service per

population

$35.69 $36.00 $34.36 $33.38

Brimbank

City Council

places a

strong

emphasis on

delivering

services in a

cost efficient

manner.

Council

maintained a

stable library

service cost

across

2021/2022

whilst

continuing to

adapt to

community

needs from

the ongoing

COVID-19

pandemic and

general

community

unease about

accessing

public

facilities. This

has resulted

in a greater

on-line library

presence and

continuation

of home

library

service

options. This

result

remains well

within the

result set by

Council. Find

out more

about

Brimbank

Libraries at

www.brimban

klibraries.vic.

gov.au

Active library

members

12.55% 12.01% 20.27% 11.97%

Brimbank

City Council

remains

committed to

the delivery

of accessible

library

services. The

relatively low

number of

active

borrowers in

2021/2022

can be

attributed to

continued

community

fear and

uncertainty

about

returning to

public

facilities due

to the

ongoing

COVID-19

pandemic.