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Brimbank City Council

respectfully acknowledges and

recognises the Wurundjeri and

Bunurong Peoples as the

Traditional Custodians of this

land and pays respect to their

Elders, past, present and

future.

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contains four Strategic Directions and

35 objectives that work towards implementing Council’s vision

for ‘

Each financial year, Council develops an Action Plan which lists

actions against each objective for the year. This financial year

the Action Plan contains 109 different actions.

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Thirty-three actions will contribute to “

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Thirty-two actions that aim to create “

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Twenty-seven actions that are working towards

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Seventeen actions to ensure Council is

organisation

The following chart summarises Council’s progress in delivering

the actions between July and September 2023.

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Update Council's Lifelong Learning Baseline Measures to monitor

outcomes and support advocacy

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Work towards developing a technology innovation space at Deer

Park library.

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Investigate and deliver a training program for volunteers to

improve digital skills and enhance wellbeing for older adults

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Review the Social Justice Charter to ensure the principles and

framework are still relevant and provide a platform for social equity

and inclusion across Council

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Deliver on actions of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic

Plan & develop an Action Plan based on a staff survey of inclusivity

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Develop an annual workforce action plan to support the

implementation of the Strategic Workforce Plan.

Completed , 2

Not yet commenced , 4

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People and Community – Our Services

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Arts and Culture

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Building Compliance

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Carer Support

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Community Care

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Community Transport

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Connected and Strengthening Communities

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Early Years

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Environmental Health

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Food Services

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Keilor Basketball/Netball Stadium and Golf Course

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Leisure and Community Facilities and Leisure Centres

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Maternal and Child Health

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Property Maintenance

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Seniors and Social Support

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Service Access

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Social Planning and Research

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Sport and Recreation

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Youth

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A partnership between Cooinda Community Group and

Council saw the opening of the first dedicated Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Community Centre in Brimbank.

Offering a culturally safe space, the Centre will provide a

diverse range of essential programs focused on

reconciliation, healing and wellbeing.

The Centre has been warmly welcomed as a long-needed

hub where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

members can connect with culture and share knowledge.

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Continue to collaborate with Cohealth and IPC Health in:

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Establishing new local mental health services

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Developing social prescribing programs to support people

presenting to their services with poor mental health.

Appointed a Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnerships Officer for 12

months with funding from Cohealth. The Officer will engage

stakeholders across Council and the community and support linkages

between services and community.

Cohealth and IPC Health showcased their new mental health services

to the Social Justice Coalition Strategic Implementation Group.

In Progress

Work with partners to implement actions from the Mental

Wellbeing Plan, with a focus on primary prevention.

Planned a range of activities for community and Council staff for

Mental Health Week 2023 in October.

In Progress

Deliver Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to:

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Adults to support young people aged between 12 and 18

years

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Students in years 10-12 and years 7-9 on how to provide

mental health first aid to their friends.

Undertook planning for the delivery of Mental Health First Aid training

in the coming months. Participating schools will be able to choose

from either face-to-face or online delivery.

In Progress

Develop the Our Place Program at the Hunt Club Arts and

Community Centre and West Sunshine Community Centre,

as multi-use, outdoor spaces for social connection and

community-led group activities.

Established a partnership with CommUnity+ and Duke Street

Community House and held community consultation and design

sessions to pilot ‘The Village Program’ including the ‘Hunter's Patch’

at the Hunt Club. The co-design sessions informed use of outdoor

space and programs, for example the planting of garden beds,

harvesting and preparing healthy meal options.

In Progress

Work with Westvale Men's shed users to identify additional

programming options for other men using currently

underutilised outdoor spaces. Create partnerships and

intergenerational skill-share and mentoring models.

Westvale Men's Shed delivered after hours “Woodwork and Connect”

sessions and a diabetes information session this quarter.

In Progress

Scope and deliver 'Better Together @ BAWC' which will

support residents with chronic health needs from low socio

economic backgrounds to access the Brimbank Aquatic and

Wellness Centre (BAWC).

Recruited 10 Attendant Support Officers to work with people who

have chronic health needs in the delivery of this program at BAWC.

Staff are in the process of identifying suitable Community Care

clients to start the program in the coming months.

In Progress

Create opportunities to support new communities to engage

in physical activity via the In2Sport program.

Opened applications for In2Sport for the summer season. Approved

33 applications and registered 13 sports clubs to deliver the program.

Council anticipates a large increase in applications after the summer

season commences in October.

In Progress

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Further develop and deliver the “Be Active Brimbank”

physical activity programs and events.

Delivered a diverse range of programs and events, including:

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In2Active Fitness Program with 87 participants weekly

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“Lighting Up Errington” - Council installed floodlighting on the

Multi-Purpose Court and Oval at Errington Reserve to promote use

•

Daughters of the West - 40 female participants over 10 weeks

•

BeActive Brimbank on Facebook: Digital engagement with 600 people

•

YouthFest Programs: Volleyball sessions and the Walking Football

Tournament had 77 participants

•

BeActive Exercise Program in partnership with BAWC and IPC

Health over 10 weeks.

In Progress

Continue to deliver a range of programs and services from

Brimbank Leisure Centres that meet the needs of the

Brimbank community.

Delivered a wide range of programs and services, including:

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Older adults Inclusive Communities program at BAWC

•

Youth homelessness workshop at the Sunshine Leisure Centre

•

Seniors activities at the Keilor Public Golf Course.

In Progress

Finalise planning and commence upgrade and renewal works

to the Sunshine Leisure Centre (SLC) outdoor pool liner and

outdoor change rooms.

Completed the SLC outdoor change room upgrade.

Finalising the requirements/scope for the outdoor pool works which

will replace the pool shell. These works are scheduled to commence

later this financial year.

In Progress

Adopt and implement the updated Sports Facility

Development Plan (SFDP).

Completed community consultation on the final Draft Sports Facility

Development Plan. This will be presented to the October Council

Meeting for adoption with implementation to follow.

In Progress

Finalise the Sports Feasibility Study for Sydenham Park.

Completed the cultural heritage and flora and fauna investigations in

Sydenham Park. Progressed the final draft Sports Feasibility Study

which will be presented to Council in early 2024.

In Progress

Complete Female Sports Facilities Upgrades at Robert Bruce

Pavilion sports change rooms to increase equity, access and

opportunities for existing and emerging female participants

and officials in sport and active recreation.

Completed tendering and awarded the contract for upgrades at

Robert Bruce Pavilion sports change rooms. Construction will

commence in October and be completed this financial year.

In Progress

Deliver Brimbank's Gender Equality Action Plan.

Commenced delivery of organisation-wide Gender Equality Awareness

Training. The Gender Balanced Teams project is in progress.

A new Sexual Harassment Policy in being drafted.

A Gender Equity Audit is in progress and on schedule for delivery.

In Progress

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Co-design a project targeting employment outcomes for

women aged 45+. The project will include access to a

specialist family violence support worker for support, advice

and referrals.

Partnered with VU Skills and Jobs Centre, Maternal & Child Health

and MiCare to scope the ‘Your Career Your Way’ program, supporting

women returning to work. The program delivered:

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Computing, digital devices and shopping courses to 25 women

from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds

aged 45 and over

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First aid information sessions delivered in English, Vietnamese and

Burmese to more than 40 parents

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First Aid training, funded by the Department of Health's ‘More

Help for Mums and Dads’ program, with 60 parents attending and

passing the course.

In Progress

Based on the Child Safe Standards, build knowledge,

understanding and cultural competency among Brimbank

staff and service providers to ensure Council and community

services meet the needs of all families.

Continued to build Child Safe knowledge and capability through:

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Provision Child Safety and Wellbeing training to 100 School

Crossing Supervisors

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Requiring completion of the Child Safety and Wellbeing training

module by all Council staff and volunteers

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Participation in the local government Child Safe Network to ensure

consistency in the implementation of the Standards

•

Adding a Child Safety and Wellbeing Page with accessible

resources for children and young people to Council’s website

•

Exploring opportunities to support other service providers in

implementing the Standards.

In Progress

Support young people to engage with school and access

health and wellbeing supports.

Utilised learnings from the “

” and feedback

from local schools to develop and deliver programs, including:

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In partnership with Victoria Police delivered ‘Unpacking Safety’

Pilot Program at Keilor Downs Secondary College and for 80 Year

8 male students. The program used a lived-experience presenter

to support young men to understand safety, the legal

consequences of carrying weapons and options to keep

themselves safe

•

A series of friendship and body image programs delivered at 3

primary schools addressing specific concerns identified for

individual schools through the Survey.

In Progress

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Finalise the Brimbank LGBTQIA+ Action Plan 2023-2027,

and commence implementation of year one actions.

Concluded public consultations on the Draft LGBTQIA Action Plan in

July 2023 with 72 submissions and two petitions received. Key

findings will be incorporated in the final Plan. The Plan will presented

to Council in November for consideration prior to implementation.

In Progress

As part of the final year of the Safe and Inclusive Brimbank

Strategy 2020-2024, adopt a service coordination approach

to improve wellbeing outcomes and perceptions of safety

across the community.

Co-chaired the Safety and Wellbeing Partnership with Victoria Police.

The focus of the meeting was youth crime prevention.

Met with the Hotspots Working Group to coordinate responses in

identified areas, including Sunshine Activity Centre and Watergardens

Shopping Centre and surrounds.

Worked with Victoria Police and services to coordinate a response to

specific incidences of anti-social behaviour at Errington Reserve, St

Albans.

In Progress

Continue to install standard and feature lighting as part of

public amenity in activity centres to improve perceptions of

safety and add to urban amenity.

Prepared a feature lighting design for Princess Lane in St Albans.

Community engagement on the design is planned for October and

November 2023.

In Progress

Reduce social exclusion and isolation and improve wellbeing

through innovative Neighbourhood Houses programming

that engages and works alongside local community

members.

Facilitated a range of Neighbourhood House initiatives, including:

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Programs for all ages and abilities e.g.: Ballroom Dancing, Yoga,

Chess, Gardening, Ezee Tennis, Badminton, Computers,

Homework support

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Psychosocial support programs run in partnership with 15

organisations for more than 3000 participants

•

Online parenting support programs run in partnership with

Relationships Australia

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A pilot of an All-Abilities Health and Wellbeing Program in

partnership with Inclusion Melbourne and Reclink to deliver life

skills, art and recreational activities.

In Progress

As part of the Brimbank Disability Action Plan 2022-2026:

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Promote opportunities for local businesses to engage in

disability awareness education

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Support the participation of people with disability in

Council's employment and work experience programs.

Worked with Inclusion Melbourne and Employment Services on

employment and educational opportunities for people with disability,

including:

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A ‘pricing & stocking shelves’ pilot program at Dimmeys, Sunshine

•

An information day for people with disability to meet potential

employers at Watergardens Shopping Centre. This offered links to

employment and interview skills for people with disability.

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Partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment

Coordinator (NDRC) to build confidence, remove barriers and give

practical, sustainable tools to attract, employ and retain people

with disability. JobAccess also posts Council job vacancies and

supports their candidates to interview for Council positions.

Finalise and complete the co-design process for the Carer

space at the Keilor Downs Community Centre.

Worked with internal and external partners to ensure that the Carer

Space is safe, accessible and welcoming. Furniture and fit out of the

physical space has progressed.

Partnered with Carers Victoria to progress the activation of the space.

A new committee will support co-design of the operations of the

space.

In Progress

Embed Brimbank's Homelessness Protocol, providing

training and collaborating across council, service providers

and local businesses.

Further embedded the Protocol. Council received 21 homelessness

notifications this quarter. These were referred to homelessness

support services where appropriate.

In Progress

Engage with registered housing associations (community

housing providers) to identify opportunities to increase

supply of social and affordable housing.

Attended the National Local Government Community of Practice

event on Housing and Homelessness in Melbourne in August. The

event included workshops focussed on addressing homelessness and

increasing the supply of social and affordable housing.

In Progress

Undertake a review of Library Services to maximise the

service and program reach to the Brimbank community.

Developed the libraries review brief and project scope to conduct the

Review this financial year.

In Progress

Provide and promote a broad range of opportunities for the

community to engage with diverse art forms.

Enabled opportunities for the community to engage with art,

including:

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Exhibitions: “She Will” by Nanchok Santino Chol; “Be Bold

Blakout”(celebrating NAIDOC); “Yūgen” by Mel Chinianis & Cat Lew

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Performances: "Resonate" and ""Half-Baked" in the youth arts

performance program and; 18 performances at the Bowery

Theatre with more than 3130 audience members

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Three murals by artists Ash Coates, Creature, Creature and Mike

(Maka) Makatron

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30 Workshops ranging from circus to dance, attracting more than

700 participants.

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15 Community Art Workshops ranging from choirs to dance,

attracting over 150 participants.

•

10 Indigenous Arts Workshops, including circus and homework

clubs, for 150 participants.

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11 Youth Arts Workshops, including FReeZA meetings, which

attracted more than 100 young people.

Improve processes for Street Art delivery including

extending online self-guided public art trails across the

municipality.

Revised street art commissioning and de-commissioning guidelines.

Developed a mural commissioning pack for Council departments

which includes templates and guides for contracts, engagement and

an ongoing register.

Continued work on geo-caching of artwork locations to support self

guided public art trails.

In Progress

Finalise and commence implementation of the 2023-2025

Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (including arts and

cultural programming).

Consulted Traditional Custodians Wurundjeri and Bunurong on the

draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.

Consulted the Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Consultative Committee (BATSICC) on the draft Innovate

Reconciliation Action Plan.

Commenced monthly consultations with Traditional Custodians,

Wurundjeri.

Consulted the Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Consultative Committee and internal staff on NAIDOC week activities.

Delivered NAIDOC activities, including:

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A Traditional Aboriginal Games session facilitated by Wanyara.

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Paint a Wooden Indigenous Animal in our libraries

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Be Bold Blakout NAIDOC Exhibition curated by Aunty Jean Mason

and Jinkigi Consultancy.

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An Aboriginal Art Workshop facilitated by Wanyara and Council’s

youth services.

In Progress

Continue to support the pilot of an Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander run Community Hub.

Continued support of the Cooinda Community Centre, including:

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Supporting the official Centre opening in August 2023

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Receiving 2 year funding from State Government as Centre

auspice

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Appointing a consultant to support establishment of the Centre

through providing advice on the set-up of Governance, mentoring

the new Governing body to govern effectively and developing a

Memorandum of Understanding

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Ongoing governance set-up support.

Implement Year Five actions of the Brimbank Cultural

Heritage Strategy 2018-2023 including:

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Facilitating staff training about Cultural Heritage and

Mapping

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Ensuring Cultural Heritage Guidelines are maintained on

Council's website

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An audit of the implementation program to inform a

status review.

Continued planning for Cultural Heritage and Mapping staff training.

Undertook a review of Council website to inform updates to website

information and links.

In Progress

Consult with key community partners and internal

stakeholders to evaluate Council's cultural diversity program

delivery and develop a plan for future work that reflects

local situation and need.

Consulted with Council's internal stakeholders and developed a

discussion paper to guide the evaluation and development of

Council's cultural diversity program.

Continued to meet and support the work of Brimbank Maribyrnong

Interfaith Network.

In Progress

Implement Year Two of the Brimbank Festivals and Events

Strategy 2022-2025. This includes:

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Supporting the community to deliver Festivals and Events

funded through the Community Grants

•

Developing a program of skills based training and

information to support festivals and event organisers

•

Exploring the possibility of Arts and Culture and Disability

categories to run alongside Festivals and Events category

as part of the Community Grants program.

Supported the Arts and Culture team to deliver six community-led

festivals this quarter.

Undertook design work based on community feedback for the next

round of Festivals and Events training to be delivered next quarter.

Supported approximately 40 community members by phone, email

and in person to apply for Festivals and Events grants.

In Progress

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Places and Spaces – Our Services

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Animal Management

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Asset Management

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Building Maintenance

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Capital Works Coordination

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Cleansing Services

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Conservation

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Contaminated Land

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Engineering

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Event Compliance

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Fleet Maintenance and Management

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Local Laws

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Open space

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Operations

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Parks

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Pedestrian Facilities

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Planning Compliance

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Property Services

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Road Services

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School Crossings

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Spatial Information Services

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Statutory Planning

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Sustainability

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Tree Services

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Urban Design

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Waste Services

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Western Alliance Greenhouse Action (WAGA)

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In an effort to tackle illegal waste dumping,

Council has surveillance cameras located at

dumping hotspots across Brimbank. Incidences

of illegal waste dumping are tracked and data

used to inform surveillance camera locations, as

well as for enforcement.

The Litter Enforcement Camera Program has

demonstrated that where cameras are installed

and enforcement activities undertaken:

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there is a measurable decrease in illegal

dumping, and

•

an improvement in overall attractiveness of

areas.

Success of the program has resulted in Council

being invited to share findings at the Australian

Illegal Waste Conference 2023 in October, as well

as expansion of the surveillance camera program

within Brimbank.

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Implement the Road Rehabilitation and Surfacing Program as

part of Council's 2023/2024 Capital Works Program.

Worked to implement the Road Rehabilitation and Surfacing

Program by advertising the asphalt resurfacing contract and

awarding several road rehabilitation contracts, with some having

commenced.

In Progress

Undertake traffic surveys in Albion area to determine traffic

volumes and speeds.

Finalised traffic survey locations in the Albion area with surveys to

take place this financial year.

In Progress

Continue implementation of the Brimbank Cycling and Walking

Strategy to provide a network that supports active transport.

Current projects and their status:

•

Construction of shared user path (SUP) from Green Gully

Close to Denbigh Court, Keilor commencing 15 Jan 2024.

•

Local off-road cycle route connection program - Glengala

Road, West Sunshine - in design.

•

Creating Streets for People Policy Implementation - George

Street Streetscape Upgrade, Sunshine - in design.

•

East-west transmission line SUP - M80 Trail to Kororoit Creek

path, St. Albans - Stage 1 in design.

•

Wright Street SUP, Sunshine West - in design.

•

Jones Creek trail extension, Cairnlea – planning permit stage

2023/2024.

•

Replacement of SUP segments - Kororoit Creek, Sunshine

West - planning and concept design underway.

•

Taylors Creek SUP at Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Downs -

design underway.

•

Kororoit Creek SUP extension from Shepherds Grove to

Kurung Drive, Kings Park - planning and concept underway.

•

Taylors Lakes Easement SUP, Taylors Lakes - detailed design

and cultural heritage management plan underway, with

construction now planned for 2024/25.

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Commence delivery of:

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Streetscape and public realm construction and

improvements as part of the West Sunshine 20 Minute

neighbourhood in Glengala Road Village

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Renewal design and construction of St Albans East Esplanade

footpaths

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A review of Council's Naturestrip Guidelines, to assist

residents in the appropriate development of their

naturestrips.

Facilitated a concept design process for:

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Streetscape and public realm improvements for Glengala Road

Village. Council is currently completing an internal working

group process on the preferred design.

•

Renewal of the East Esplanade streetscape, with community

engagement planned for October/November 2023.

Commenced an update of Council’s Naturestrip Guidelines, and

scheduled internal stakeholder engagement.

In Progress

Continue implementation of the Brimbank Creating Better Parks

Policy and Plan 2016, including:

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Renewing Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve Flagship Park

•

Delivering physical activity facilities across Brimbank in

several parks

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Delivering path upgrades, new playgrounds, new BBQ & park

furniture and extensive tree planting in Station Waters

Reserve, Cairnlea

•

Upgrading three existing playgrounds in Shearwater

Meadow, Cairnlea, Simmie Street, Sunshine West and

Bellara Crescent Reserve, Kealba Larissa Reserve, St Albans

•

Constructing a new circuit Path at Keilor Downs Recreational

Reserve

•

Constructing a dog off leash reserve in Delahey.

Projects on track for delivery this financial year include:

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Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve Flagship Park

•

delivering physical activity facilities across Brimbank in

several parks

•

Station Waters Reserve - suburban park upgrade

•

Shearwater Meadow, Cairnlea, Simmie Street, Sunshine

West and Bellara Crescent Reserve, Kealba -

neighbourhood park upgrades

•

Constructing a new circuit path at Keilor Downs

Recreational Reserve.

The planning and design will occur for Larisa Reserve, St Albans

and a dog off-leash reserve in Delahey, however these are now

likely to be delivered in 2024/2025.

In Progress

Investigate opportunities to fully enclose playgrounds in the

following suburbs/precincts: Taylors Lakes, Sydenham,

Albanvale, Kings Park/Albanvale precinct, Cairnlea, Derrimut,

Deer Park, Albion/Ardeer precinct, St Albans and Sunshine

North.

This action will also be rolled out where opportunity arises,

through the park upgrade program.

Site assessment being undertaken across Brimbank to identify

sites suitable for fencing. One site has been completed and a

quote is being sought to fully fence Alice's Playspace at Errington

Reserve, St Albans.

In Progress

Deliver on the Sydenham Park Master Plan 2020:

•

Complete staged works to create visitor amenity through

wayfinding signage, walking trails, shared paths and park

information

Completed landscape works for Sydenham Park Stage 1 with

installation of signage, gates and fencing scheduled for October

2023.

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Commence restoration works to Robinson's Homestead

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Undertake a feasibility study to inform restoration of the

Sydenham Park shearing shed.

Working to complete Sydenham Park Stage 2 design and approval

with construction expected to commence in 2024.

A feasibility study to inform restoration of the Shearing Shed will

commence in October 2023.

As part of the Public Toilet Strategy 2018-2030, design new

toilet at Sunshine Reserve Sunshine West.

Commenced design development for Sunshine Reserve public

toilets. The tender for this work will occur this financial year.

In Progress

Continue activating informal Youth 'Pop up' spaces that meet

the informal health and wellbeing needs of young people.

Engaged with our partners at the Visy Cares Hub and Victoria

University Sunshine Trades Campus to plan pop-up activation

activities in 2023/2024. Activities will focus on improving health

and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable and disengaged young

people.

In Progress

Address the current and future indoor court needs of the

Brimbank community through the implementation of the Keilor

Basketball Netball Stadium Business Plan.

Completed testing of the new Electronic Booking System to make

indoor court bookings more efficient and accessible. The system

will be implemented over a staged process starting with regular

user system-training, followed by schools and casual user groups.

This is accompanied by an updated Keilor Basketball Netball

Stadium website.

In Progress

Implement the Brimbank Sports Facility Development Plan

(2018) facility improvements, including:

•

Lionheart Reserve New Tennis Pavilion

•

Lloyd Reserve New Sports Pavilion

•

Sportsground Reconstruction at Ardeer Reserve

•

Design J.R. Parsons Reserve Multisport Pavilion

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Design J.R. Parsons Reserve Tennis Pavilion

•

Sports ground lighting upgrades at Sassella Tennis courts 5

& 6 and Selwyn tennis courts 1-6

•

Upgrade cricket nets at Selwyn Reserve.

Implemented sports facility improvements including:

•

Awarding a contract for a new Sports Pavilion at Lloyd Reserve

•

Awarding a tender for Sportsground Reconstruction at Ardeer

Reserve with work due to start in October 2023

•

Starting design work for J.R. Parsons Reserve Multisport and

Tennis Pavilions

•

Tendering for sports ground lighting upgrades at Sassella

Tennis courts

•

Undertaking design work for the upgrade of cricket nets at

Selwyn Reserve

•

Planning for a tender (later in 2023) for a new Tennis Pavilion

in Lionheart Reserve.

In Progress

Complete building modifications and upgrades identified in the

Brimbank Community Services and Infrastructure Plan 2018,

including:

Planning for projects has been completed, many are underway

and a number completed. Status includes:

•

Completion of kitchen upgrades at STACC, Keilor Park

Playgroup, Keilor Village Kinder and Killen St Child Care.

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Kitchen upgrades at Keilor Park Playgroup, STACC, Keilor

Village Kinder and Killeen St Childcare

•

Heating/cooling upgrade at Glengala Community Centre

•

Flooring upgrade at Delahey Community Centre

•

Playground upgrades at Orama Street & Remus Way child

care centres

•

Facility access upgrades at Overnewton Gatehouse Hall

•

Toilet upgrades at Sydenham Children's Hub, Delahey

Community Centre, Keilor Village Kinder, Deer Park Hall,

Orama Street Child Care Centre.

•

Procurement for the heating/cooling upgrade at Glengala

Community Centre underway

•

Scheduling of Overnewton Gatehouse Hall verandah works

for February. Access concrete works completed.

•

Completion of flooring upgrade at Delahey Community

Centre

•

Completion of toilet upgrades at Sydenham Children's

Hub, Delahey Community Centre, and Keilor Village

Kindergarten.

Commence the update of the Brimbank Community Services

and Infrastructure Plan (CSIP).

Commenced preliminary work for the update of the Brimbank

Community Services and Infrastructure Plan. This includes

consultation and engagement with key stakeholders.

In Progress

Continue to meet the performance requirements of the

Brimbank Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD)

Framework in development and implementation of new Council

facilities and refurbishments.

Continued to meet the performance requirements of the

Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Framework, which is

applicable for new and existing buildings and major projects. This

also assists in working towards our net zero emissions target.

Projects undergoing ESD referral include Dempster Park and JR

Parsons sports pavilions, and the Dempster Park Children's and

Community Centre.

Designs for capital upgrades on existing buildings have gone

beyond the Framework. Newer designs are ‘all electric’ buildings

and replace gas equipment with electric alternatives. These

include Parsons Reserve Football/Cricket Pavilion and the

Dempster Park Tennis refurbishment.

In Progress

Update Brimbank’s Sustainable Water Management Strategy,

and continue:

•

Working with key partners and authorities on integrated

water management

•

Supporting the community to maximise urban greening in

their backyards through My Smart Garden program

Commenced planning to update the Sustainable Water

Management Strategy and:

•

Attended the Werribee and Maribyrnong Integrated Water

Management (IWM) forums

•

Submitted the Stony Creek and Green Gully Stormwater

Harvesting expansion for inclusion as priority actions in the

Maribyrnong IWM catchment scale plans.

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Providing opportunities for community to participate in

revegetation projects on public land.

•

Delivered the My Smart Garden program, including:

o

Two events ‘Vertical Gardens’ and ‘Introducing Backyard

Chooks’ with 39 attendees

o

Engaging 6,700 subscribers for the newsletter

o

Achieving finalist status for the program in the Tidy

Towns & Cities Sustainability Awards.

•

Held planting events on public land, including: National Tree

Day, Habitat Hollows and Explore and Restore. 200 community

members participated in revegetation projects.

Upgrade the stormwater harvesting system at Green Gully

Reserve, Keilor Downs.

Submitted this stormwater upgrade project for inclusion as a

priority action in the Maribyrnong Integrated Water Management

catchment scale plan (2023-2033). This may provide an

opportunity for additional funding as costs for project works have

increased since the original design.

The project will be re-scoped and re-costed with an updated

design provided this financial year.

In Progress

Further implement the Brimbank Climate Emergency Plan 2020-

2025:

•

Electrify Keilor Community Hub and West Sunshine

Community Centre

•

Deliver the Solar PV (panels) on Sports Pavilions Program

•

Work with Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA)

Councils on the Victorian Climate Resilient Councils program

•

Explore options for renewable energy for local business.

Completed the feasibility study on the electrification of the Keilor

Community Hub and West Sunshine Community Centre (WSCC).

Electrification of WSCC will occur this financial year.

Continued planning for solar installation in three sites in Brimbank

this financial year.

Worked on the Business Renewables Buying Group Project. An

initial list of businesses was developed and engagement materials

were provided Council in September 2023. Engagement with

businesses will begin in October.

In Progress

Develop a background paper on opportunities and options for

providing electric vehicle charging to the community.

Developed a Draft Electric Vehicle Public Charging Background

Paper for review by Council.

In Progress

Further implement the Revised Brimbank Greenhouse Reduction

Strategy 2013-2023:

•

Develop a business case for a solar farm at Sunshine Energy

Park

•

Develop a degasification plan for Council facilities

•

Roll out of the 100% Renewable Brimbank online workshop

series.

Continued planning a business case for a solar farm at Sunshine

Energy Park to be delivered this financial year.

Worked to complete a degasification plan for Council facilities this

financial year. A new carbon accounting system to support the

data management of this project will be procured.

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Continued the rollout of the 100% Renewable Brimbank online

workshop series. Delivered winter energy efficiency and electric

vehicle webinars.

Facilitate community capacity building initiatives including:

•

The annual Environmental Events Calendar

•

Supporting 'Friends of' and other environment groups that

are helping to address climate change and its impacts on

health

•

Delivering the climate emergency stream of the Brimbank

Community Grants Program to help the community to

respond to climate change.

Facilitated a number of capacity building initiatives, including:

•

The 2023 Environmental Events Calendar showcasing more

than 20 key environmental events

•

Supporting and engaging the Friends of Iramoo and Friends of

Kororoit Creek with advice, access to staff and promotions

•

Directly engaging over 250 residents in community

conservation activities and indirectly engaging over 700

residents through local 'Friends of' groups

•

Promoting the Climate Emergency Grants stream of the

Community Grants Program.

In Progress

Explore establishing a network of 'cooler spaces' across the

municipality using existing Council and community facilities.

Continued work on the Heatwave Spaces pilot project which works

to provide items to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the

community during heatwaves.

In Progress

Continue conservation land management actions of weed

control, biomass reduction, pest animal control and

planting/direct seeding on conservation assets.

Completed annual works plans for all sites. Continued site

restoration works and weed management activities.

Commenced the spring burn program with five sites burned this

quarter.

Planting for 2023 season is almost complete. Commenced site

preparation and planning for 2024 revegetation program.

In Progress

Review and update the Brimbank Biodiversity Strategy.

Commenced project planning for the review and update of the

Biodiversity Strategy. This includes identifying the technical

information required to inform the updated strategy.

In Progress

Support environment groups and 'Friends of' groups to deliver

revegetation or restoration projects within the municipality.

Supported ‘Friends of’ groups in the following activities:

•

Friends of Kororoit Creek: Provided staff resources for a

National Tree Day in Sunshine.

•

Friends of Maribyrnong Valley:

o

Implemented a Melbourne Water Grant in Taylors Valley,

culminating in a Community Planting Day

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o

Hosted a National Tree Day event at Taylors Valley with the

participation of 167 volunteers.

•

Friends of Sydenham Park: Facilitated a community working

bee and information day with 40 participants.

•

Friends of Iramoo and Grassy Plains Network: Organised

wildflower walks in grassland reserves.

Finalise implementation of the Brimbank Habitat Connectivity

Plan 2018 - 2023:

•

Support landholder participation in sustainable land

management through active management for habitat on

private land, prioritising reducing pest plants and animals

•

Commence rectification and restoration works at Paramount

Grassland.

Reviewed and commenced development of documentation of the

Sustainable Land Management Grant 2023/24.

Conducted weed control at in Paramount Reserve and commenced

seed sourcing for restoration of the area.

In Progress

Further implement the Brimbank Urban Forest Strategy 2016-

2046:

•

Plant street trees in Kings Park, Deer Park and St Albans and

approximately 20,000 tube stock plants

•

Continue Nature Places program to highlight importance of

remnant grasslands at Bon Thomas Reserve.

Street Tree Planting for the 2023 tree planting season is now

complete. This resulted in 4355 40ltr trees (in streets and Parks)

and 20,250 tube stock being planted across Brimbank. Additional

tree planting will occur in Kings Park, Deer Park and St Albans in

the first half of next financial year to complete the financial year

works.

Nature Places program for 2023/2024 financial year is in progress

and on track for construction by the end of the year.

In Progress

Implement actions from the Conservation Asset Management

Framework:

•

Conduct fauna surveys in areas identified as requiring

investigation

•

Install protective fencing at a minimum of three key

grassland reserves to prevent illegal access and

inappropriate use

•

Update or develop Management Plans for five high value

grassland reserves.

Appointed a contractor to complete protective fencing at

Paramount, Oakwood, and Isabella Williams Reserves this financial

year.

Working to finalise priority sites and species for fauna surveys and

management plans for grasslands reserves.

In Progress

Continue to deliver initiatives that protect and enhance the

environment from the impact of feral cats. This includes

community awareness campaigns and a subsidised cat de

sexing program.

Continued to deliver a subsidised desexing program in conjunction

with Westside Desexing service and commenced further initiatives

with another local veterinary provider.

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Promoted community awareness of desexing programs through

social media channels.

Monitor the performance and benefits on the use of crushed

recycled glass on road pavements in collaboration with the

Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), Department of

Transport (DoT) and Sustainability Victoria (SV).

Continued monitoring the use of crushed recycled glass on road

pavements.

The Australian Road and Research Board completed a condition

assessment in mid-2023. This will assist Council to determine the

viability of expanding the use of crushed recycled glass in other

roads as part of the road rehabilitation program.

In Progress

Work with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and

Police to develop and implement compliance initiatives that

respond to illegal waste dumping. This includes increased and

improved surveillance mechanisms.

Undertook the following to act on illegal waste dumping:

•

Litter surveillance cameras led to several prosecutions in the

Magistrates Court

•

Information sharing continues between regulatory bodies and

authorities including Victoria Police, Environmental Protection

Agency, Sheriff Victoria and other organisations.

In Progress

Continue to monitor the implementation of Recycling Victoria -

A New Economy Policy and in particular the Household

Recycling Program (4-Bin System).

Continued waste reform activities per the Victorian Government's

Circular Economy Policy, including:

•

Promoting opt-in Food Organic and Garden Organics (FOGO)

residential kerbside collection system in preparation for a

'Universal' service mandated prior to 2030

•

Replacing dark green garbage lids with red lids

•

Providing new, replaced and upsized or downsized bins as

required

•

Working with the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) network

operator to identify preferred council-owned sites for Reverse

Vending Machines (RVMs)

•

Considering the impact of CDS on residential commingled

recycling bin to inform implementation date of glass collection

service as part of the mandated (by 2027) 4-Bin System.

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Implement actions from the Brimbank Waste, Recycling and

Litter Strategy (2018-2028):

•

Increase promotion of Food Organics and Garden Organics

collection service to increase voluntary uptake to greater

than current 59%

•

Undertake a mid-term review of the Waste, Recycling and

Litter Strategy

Continue to work with the hard waste collection service

contractor to maximum reuse of goods by residents and achieve

minimum 20% recycling diversion of recyclable metals, plastics

and mattresses.

Promoted the opt-in 'user-pays' Food Organics and Garden

Organics (FOGO) collection service to increase uptake of the

service. As of August 2023, 43,375 FOGO bins were provided to

community.

Completed a mid-term review of Council's Waste Recycling and

Litter Strategy 2018-2028 and developed a 2023-2028 5-year

implementation plan, including actions, goals and priorities

Developed a contract specification for re-tendering of Council’s

recycling processing service.

Developed contract specification for re-tendering of Council’s ‘Hard

Waste' collection service. This includes an objective to increase

the landfill diversion rate (currently 20%).

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Opportunity and Prosperity – Our Services



Economic Development



Learning and Employment Pathways



Libraries

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Neighbourhood Houses



Rail Projects



Strategic Planning

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Sunshine and St Albans Place Management

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Transforming Brimbank

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A ‘Maker Space’ is a place where people can come

together to share creative interests, learn to use

materials and technology, and develop projects. Maker

Spaces promote learning and creativity.

The Maker Space at Deer Park Library was launched

during the

at the end of September 2023.

The Maker Space is equipped with tools, equipment, and

resources for individuals to engage in hands-on making,

tinkering, and creative projects in a collaborative,

inspiring environment.

For further information:

https://www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/index.php/lear

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Implement Year Two actions of the Brimbank Economic

Development Strategy 2022-2027, including:

•

Business communication and networking activities

•

Industry and Business Development

•

Establishment of an Economic & Employment Committee

Delivered a range of activities including:

•

Distribution of nine eBulletins

•

Facilitation of six industry and business development workshops

•

Adoption of the Brimbank Economic and Employment Advisory

Group Terms of Reference by Council.

In Progress

Continue to promote Brimbank as a business location and

facilitate development to deliver investment and economic

uplift, including:

•

A suite of investment information on Council's website

•

Implementing Council's Investment Facilitation

Guidelines

•

Working with State Government and other key

organisations to facilitate investment attraction and

investment.

Continued implementing the investment attraction plan for creating

investment leads and follow-ups, including:

•

Investment information updated on Council website

•

Receipt and facilitation of seven investment enquiries, two export

enquiries, and a pre-application meeting

•

Visits to six businesses

•

A ‘Business Migrants Meetup’.

Liaised with State Government to progress the Brimbank Skilled and

Business Migration Program, investment and export enquires and

referrals.

Liaised with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities including:

•

On-going visitation to local businesses to learn about their business

expansion plans, new investments and export needs.

•

Providing a suite of ten municipal investment videos in English and

Vietnamese languages and converted into different formats for

distribution.

In Progress

Implement Year Five actions from the Sunshine Rising

Action Plan 2019 - 2024, including:

•

Delivery of centre management, communications and

marketing initiatives

•

Commencing a review of the Action Plan

•

Supporting the Sunshine Business Association to

prepare a five-year Sunshine Town Centre Marketing

and Business Development Plan

•

Continuing to administer the Sunshine Marketing and

Business Development Special Rate and ensuring the

appropriate distribution of activities across the

Sunshine Town Centre (Town Centre)

•

Continuing to deliver Enjoy Local across the Sunshine

Town Centre, including south side of the Town Centre.

Delivered a range of activities, including:

•

Producing and distributing the Sunshine Rising Winter Newsletter

•

Administering the Marketing and Business Development Special

Rate, including the development of a five-year Marketing and

Business Development Plan and the renewal of the 5-year funding

agreement (2023 - 2028)

•

Developing and commencing the 2023-2024 Enjoy Local Program

•

Convening the Sunshine Partnership Group

•

Supporting the Sunshine Business Association.

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Implement Year Five actions of the Go St Albans Action

Plan 2019 - 2024, including:

•

Delivery of centre management, communications,

marketing and activation initiatives, including Enjoy

Local

•

Commencing a review of the Action Plan

•

Continuing to administer the St Albans Marketing and

Business Development Special Rate (Special Rate) and

commencing the reintroduction of a new Special Rate,

subject to Council approval.

Delivered a range of activities, including:

•

Producing and distributing the GO St Albans Winter Newsletter

•

Administering the Marketing and Business Development Special

Rate and undertaking a business survey about its potential renewal

•

Preparation of a Council Report for September in relation to the

renewal of the Special Rate

•

Planning for the 2023/24 Enjoy Local Activation program

•

Supporting the St Albans Business Association.

In Progress

Progress the update of the Brimbank Activity Centre

Strategy and continue to deliver programs to facilitate

ongoing development of Local Activity Centres (LAC)

across Brimbank including the delivery of the:

•

Local Activation Centre Program

•

Enjoy Local Program.

Progressed background work to review and update the Activity Centre

Strategy including finalising a peer review.

Continued delivery of the Local Activation Centre Program including:

•

A roll-out of the ‘Think Shop Buy Local’ campaign advertising in

Local Activity Centres

•

Finalising planning and logistics for the 2023/24 Local Activity

Centres Plan.

In Progress

Continue to support and promote the operation of iHarvest

Coworking Sunshine to provide a vibrant and affordable

co-working location for start-ups, entrepreneurs,

freelancers and business.

Continued the promotion of iHarvest Coworking Sunshine and delivered

a range of business development activities through:

•

Social media channels

•

Facilitation of two Lunch & Learn sessions

•

Facilitation of two in-residence one-on-one business mentoring

clinics.

Eighty-nine people signed up for membership.

In Progress

Co-ordinate implementation of the Brimbank Industrial

Land Strategy (BILS), including:

•

Progressing an amendment for the inclusion of the

Industrial Design Guidelines into the Brimbank Planning

Scheme, subject to Council support

•

An audit of the implementation program to inform a

status review.

Progressed the proposed draft amendment to implement the Brimbank

Industrial Design Guidelines into the Brimbank Planning Scheme

including finalising a peer review.

An audit of implementation actions is underway with reporting

anticipated in Q2 or Q3.

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Continue to monitor and respond to the proposed growth

and development of Melbourne Airport, including the

proposed third runway development.

Attended Melbourne Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group

(CACG) meetings and Planning Coordination Forums (PCF).

Currently reviewing and commencing the preparation of a response on

the Aviation Green Paper.

In Progress

Continue to work with the Department of Transport and

Planning to finalise the design and further develop the

Sunshine Station Masterplan.

Obtained reassurance from State Government that Stage 1

implementation of the Sunshine Station Masterplan is still a

commitment. Details of the scope and timing will be confirmed pending

a decision from review of the Melbourne Airport Rail project.

In Progress

Continue to promote, partner and advocate for outcomes

described in the Sunshine Priority Precinct 2050 Vision.

Continued advocacy regarding the review of the Melbourne Airport Rail

project with Council endorsing the officer submission to the review at

the 18 July 2023 Council meeting.

Engaged community on the Draft Vision Plan for Sunshine Energy Park.

In Progress

Continue to work with the Department of Transport and

Planning to develop the Albion Quarter Structure Plan.

Continued working with Department of Transport and Planning on the

precinct planning for Albion Quarter, undertaking joint consultation with

key landowners on both Albion Quarter and the draft Vision Plan for

Sunshine Energy Park.

In Progress

Finalise the Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan and begin

developing business cases for the first stages.

Conducted extensive community and stakeholder consultation on the

draft Plan.

Council staff are reviewing feedback and considering recommended

changes to the Plan in addition to seeking expert advice.

In Progress

Update Council's Experience Brimbank Visitor Strategy to

identify priorities, actions and resources for the next five

years to promote Brimbank as a destination and promote

growth of the visitor economy and tourism

Delivered a range of activities, including:

•

Advertising for a new Senior Economic Development Officer –

Tourism

•

Hosting the Western Melbourne Tourism meeting at Overnewton

Castle in September 2023

•

Successfully negotiating for local Sunbury train line suburbs to be

included in Metro Train’s Story Town audio guides.

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Finalise the preparation of the Neighbourhood Character

Study, Residential Development Framework and Housing

Strategy to inform future potential changes to the

Brimbank Planning Scheme, subject to Council approval.

Finalised the Draft Housing Strategy, Neighbourhood Character

Strategy and Residential Design Framework for presentation to Council

in the next quarter.

Implement Year Five actions of the Brimbank Heritage

Strategy 2018-2023, including:

•

Strategic work to strengthen heritage provisions in the

Brimbank Planning Scheme

•

An audit of the implementation program to inform a

status review.

Continued to implement Year Five actions of the Brimbank Heritage

Strategy; including:

•

Progressing the ‘Heritage Gaps Study’

•

Undertaking an audit of implemented actions for next stage

reporting.

In Progress

Offer practical workplace experience to young people

through a structured Placement Program, including

opportunities for entry level employment in

Neighbourhood Houses and introductions to local business

and employer networks.

Offered practical workplace experience to young people by:

•

Participating in Social Ventures Australia’s Employer Innovation Lab

which links local young people to employment

•

Reclassifying casual staff to Band 3 entry-level positions

•

Providing placements for a Year 10 Catholic Regional College

student at Brimbank Learning Futures, a Year 11 Copperfield

College student at Delahey Community Centre and a La Trobe

University Bachelor of Public Health student at Westvale Community

Centre

•

Supporting 40 volunteers in program facilitation and support,

gardening and administration roles.

In Progress

As part of the Makers Market project, build the capacity

and competence of young people in planning, developing,

testing and promoting their entrepreneurial skills and

business ideas.

Scheduled opportunities for local young makers and creatives to

showcase their creativity and entrepreneur skills at:

•

Be Bold Festival

•

Makers Showcase at Delahey Community Centre

•

Makers Market event Sydenham Neighbourhood House.

In Progress

In collaboration with partners, deliver programs and

services at Brimbank Learning Futures that support re

engagement with education, training and employment.

This includes:

•

Co-designing responses to improve training, learning

and vocational outcomes

•

Increased connections with local schools

•

Outreach and pop up programs.

Brimbank Learning Futures:

•

Partnered with Jesuit Social Services on an accredited hospitality

skills and mentoring course attended by 13 people

•

Delivered two micro-credential courses

•

Helped 27 low-income earners lodge or amend their tax returns

•

Mentored 4 young people in the ‘Dream Big Festival’ to build skills

and competency for job opportunities in the music industry

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•

Provided safe study spaces, increasing the number of VCE students

using our centres

•

Delivered weekly career counselling in partnership with VU Skills

and Jobs Centre

•

Supported 4 young people to find part-time employment.

Implement Year Three actions in the Local Jobs for Local

People Program, including work to:

•

Strengthen employment networks

•

Support education and training networks with industry

•

Promote local procurement.

Delivered a range of activities including:

•

21 events and meetings - networking, apprenticeship groups,

Workforce Australia, Disability Employment, Women into Trades,

Melbourne Inclusion, Rethink Dyslexia, 2nd Chance Jobs Program –

employment of ex-offenders and Tradeswomen Australia

•

Sponsored the Watergardens Jobs Fair

•

Co-hosted the Ai Group – Vic Major Manufacturing Project industry

breakfast

•

Connected the Jesuit Community College Barista and Café programs

to Watergardens and local hospitality business

•

Organised tours of General Laser and Amazon for Jackson School

•

Promoted Brimbank City Council tenders in five eBulletins

•

Promoted and attended WON and VECCI Procurement workshops.

In Progress

Support the development of new Kindergartens and Early

Learning Centres in Brimbank by:

•

Working with the State Government and local services

to deliver on the Building Blocks Partnership

Agreement, Kindergarten on School sites program and

the Best Start, Best Life Reforms

•

Improving kindergarten registration to support families

and parents to make informed choices about early

education.

Funded by the Department of Education, the new St Albans Meadows

Kindergarten on School Site and the temporary modular building in

Sunshine North will commence operations in 2024.

In response to Best Start, Best Life Reform an analysis of local

infrastructure needs, community priorities and key issues is underway.

This will support and inform the update of the Brimbank Kindergarten

Service and Infrastructure Plan - a key planning document developed

by the Department of Education in partnership with Brimbank Council.

Over 500 local families responded to a YourSay survey that sought to

understand what is most important to families when accessing

kindergarten.

Using data analysis, benchmarking and community feedback, a review

of Brimbank's Kindergarten Registration and Enrolment Policy has been

undertaken and is expected to be finalised next quarter. The policy will

come into effect for families who register for kindergarten for 2025.

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Support and strengthen families and improve life chances

(health and education), through access to affordable,

inclusive learning opportunities including:

•

Early years access to local programs and services

•

Family learning programs that are creative and

engaging

•

Active engagement of young people to increase

participation and positive interactions

•

Making space for older people to learn and engage with

their community.

•

Provided the Draft Brimbank Lifelong Learning Strategy 2024-2029

to community for consultation. The updated strategy will support

better learning outcomes for community

•

Delivered classes and programs to increase the literacy, skills, social

connections and health and well-being

•

Thirty-nine community members attended sessions to improve their

job readiness and employment opportunities

•

Introduced a ‘suggest-a-program’ form on the libraries' website.

Community members and local presenters can list activities of

interest. The first submission - to begin a local writer's group - has

been actioned.

In Progress

Update Council's Lifelong Learning Baseline Measures to

monitor outcomes and support advocacy.

Updated Learning Baselines Measures were included as part of the draft

Brimbank Lifelong Learning Strategy 2024 - 2029. The previous stand

alone measures are incorporated into the strategy.

Completed

Further implement the Brimbank Library Strategy 2020-

2025 and Strategic Framework for Library Collections

2020-2025:

•

Increase library customer self-service options

•

Continue to build and promote culturally safe

collections and services in consultation with local

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

•

Support opportunities for the community to learn and

connect with new, emerging and creative technologies

to improve employment, skill development and social

connection outcomes.

Implementation activities this quarter included:

•

Opening the Makers Space at Deer Park Library

•

Releasing STEAM kits to assist STEM learning for children aged 2-5

•

Partnering with the Environment Team to increase access to thermal

cameras to support sustainability outcomes

•

Delivering a range of programs: author talks, community art, a

spoken word poetry workshop and open mic night, games and

puzzles nights and financial management

•

Holding discussions with Cooinda to provide Homework Help

collections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

In Progress

Plan and deliver digital literacy programs and services to

support digital inclusion for vulnerable groups and

individuals, targeting:

•

older people

•

women aged 45+

•

people with a disability

•

asylum seekers

•

people with low English proficiency.

Provided programs to 778 community members. Highlights included:

•

Scams Awareness Training for staff - 73 attendees

•

Drop-in eHelp at Sunshine Library - 192 attendees

•

CALD Seniors Outreach - 94 attendees

•

Vietnamese Language Personal Computer Classes - 19 attendees

•

Burmese Language Personal Computer Classes - 20 attendees

•

IPad Learning with Planned Activity Groups - 35 attendees

•

Road Map to Wellbeing Workshops - 24 attendees.

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Investigate and deliver a training program for community

volunteers to improve digital skills and enhance wellbeing

for older adults.

This program is commencing Q3 and Q4.

Not Yet

commenced

Work towards developing a technology innovation space at

Deer Park library.

Opened the Deer Park Maker Space in September 2023.

Commenced community programming and ‘super user’ inductions,

which allows community members to also use the space outside of

scheduled programming. Staff are in attendance to provide support if

required. Pricing for materials has been developed and implemented.

The space is free to use, however material costs are covered by users.

Completed

Continue to facilitate opportunities to increase the

accessibility of Council's digital communications and

services to a wider audience.

Commenced re-development of a refreshed Council website. This will

include improving the accessibility of our website. Staff are working

with the Brimbank Disability Advisory Committee to inform

improvements to the Your Say Brimbank page.

Council will pilot a new multilingual tool that will utilise technology to

translate the website into 10 community languages to make the site

more accessible to people who read in a language other than English.

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Leadership and Governance – Our Services



Advocacy and Stakeholder Relationships



Civic Events



Community Engagement



Contact and Service Centres



Council Business



Customer and Digital Experience



Design and Brand



Digital Communications



Employee Services



Enterprise Performance and Service Innovation



Financial, Management and Systems Accounting



Information Management, Communications and Technology



Legal Governance and Integrity



Media and Communications



Occupational Health and Safety



Organisational Development



Organisational Strategy and Change

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Procurement

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Revenue



Risk and Compliance

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Council is strongly committed to advocating on behalf of our

residents.

Following a very successful 18 months of advocacy where

many of our priorities were achieved, Council has refreshed

our Advocacy Plan for 2023 to 2025.

This Plan will see Council advocating for a range of priorities

including our ongoing opposition to Melbourne Airport’s

proposed third runway, harm from electronic gaming

machines, investing in Brimbank’s major parks and

improving our libraries.

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Undertake a process of deliberative engagement to inform a

full review and update of Brimbank's Community

Engagement Policy.

Engaged consultants to facilitate a deliberative engagement

process to review the Community Engagement Policy.

Workshops with Councillors, the Brimbank Community Panel

and other stakeholders will inform the revision of the draft

Policy.

In Progress

Utilise the newly established Community Panel to help

inform community consultation on Council plans, strategies

and projects.

Engaged the Community Panel - Brimbank Community Voice -

to inform four community consultations:

•

Draft LGBTQIA+ Action Plan

•

Communications Survey

•

Housing Strategy, Neighbourhood Character Strategy and

Residential Development Framework

•

Community Engagement Policy.

In Progress

Continue to administer the H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens

Strategic Management Group meetings to provide direction

for the management and development of the Gardens.

Held a Strategic Management Group meeting in Sept. 2023.

A Draft Maintenance Implementation Plan was discussed and

comments by members submitted to officers for incorporation

in the final document which will be an annex to the 2017

Management Plan prepared by the Strategic Group.

In Progress

Maintain Emergency Management Planning Reform at the

Municipal level.

Council Officers participate in four Municipal Emergency

Management Planning Committee Meetings annually. This

quarter Officers participated in:

•

The Maribyrnong River Flood Event Independent Review -

Public Consultation, by providing evidence at the public

hearing (18/7/2023).

•

The Maribyrnong River Flood Event – 'Working together to

address community concerns', events facilitated by

Melbourne Water (11/8/23 and 20/9/23).

In Progress

Continue to implement recommendations from a review of

emergency management and resilience planning completed

in 2022.

Continued delivery of capacity and capability projects to

improve emergency management response and preparedness

with Resilient Co and key internal and external stakeholders.

Council’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) will

be reviewed with a focus on prioritising mitigation strategies

and understanding the municipality’s risk and community

vulnerabilities.

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Design and deliver a refreshed Advocacy Plan 2023-2025 to

guide advocacy initiatives and actions.

Endorsed the new Brimbank Advocacy Plan 2023-2025 at the

September 2023 Council Meeting. Council will host roundtable

events with Members of Parliament (MP) from the major parties

to discuss the new plan.

Over the past 3 months, Council has organised formal meetings

with 8 Members of Parliament, including Deputy Premier

Jacinta Allan (now Premier) to advocate for our top priorities.

At the August 2023 Council Meeting, Motions on homelessness,

the Melbourne Airport Rail and Calder Freeway were endorsed

for consideration at the Municipal Association of Victoria State

Council Meeting in October 2023.

In July 2023, the Victorian Government announced significant

reforms to Electronic Gambling Machine (EGM) operations in

pubs and clubs, addressing a number of Council’s advocacy

initiatives.

In August 2023, Brimbank was chosen by the Victorian

Government as one of 11 Councils to receive funding under the

1st stage of the $210m Safe Local Roads and Streets Program.

Ahead of next year’s State Budget, Council has provided

electorate-specific lists of Council advocacy initiatives to our

five State local MPs for them to consider in their budget bids.

In Progress

Review the Social Justice Charter to ensure the principles

and framework are still relevant and provide a platform for

social equity and inclusion across Council.

The review of the Social Justice Charter will commence in early

2024.

Not Yet

commenced

Partner with the VEC in respect to the transition to single

member wards for the 2024 Local Government elections in

compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act).

Plans are in place for Council to be informed and participate in

the electoral review which will take place in the next quarter of

the financial year. Council Officers have attended various

industry forums and Electoral Commission information sessions

on electoral preparedness, particularly in regard to changes to

voter entitlements and preparation of voter lists.

In Progress

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Develop and implement an Organisational Development

Framework to attract, develop and retain highly-skilled,

capable and engaged people and develop leadership

capability.

Developed the draft Organisational Development Framework. In Progress

Develop an annual workforce action plan to support the

implementation of the Strategic Workforce Plan.

This work will commence next quarter.

Not Yet

Commenced

Deliver on actions of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Strategic Plan and develop an Action Plan based on a staff

survey of inclusivity.

Following the adoption of the draft Organisational Development

Framework, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

will be developed.

Not Yet

commenced

Implement current year actions of Council's Occupational

Health and Safety (OHS) Strategic Plan.

Endorsed the Year 2 (FY23/24) Occupational Health and Safety

Strategic Action Plan. Commenced work on the majority of

identified activities.

In Progress

Report on the outcomes of the annual Local Government

Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS) and the Local

Government Performance reporting Framework (LGPRF).

Council takes part in the annual state-wide Community

Satisfaction Survey (CSS) for Local Governments each year.

Approximately 600 residents will be surveyed by Metropolis

Research. 150 face-to-face surveys will be completed each

quarter commencing at end September 2023 and concluding at

end March 2024. Following this, results of the CSS will be

analysed and presented to Council.

Council reports annually on the Local Government Performance

Reporting Framework (LGPRF). It is a requirement of the Local

Government Act 2020, and aims to improve the transparency

and accountability of council services and performance. Council

completed the 2022/2023 reporting cycle in July 2023. Results

will be available on the Know your Council Website from

November 2023 - https://www.vic.gov.au/know-your-council

In Progress

Develop and Implement a Compliance Management

Framework, including compliance management system

designed to allow the monitoring and reporting of key legal

and regulatory obligations and controls to the executive

team and to Council's Audit and Risk Committee.

Identified a compliance management support system with a

structure and resources now in place to commence

procurement and implementation in quarter two of this

financial year.

In Progress

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Work towards achieving an Asset Sustainability Ratio

between 0.95 and 1.05, on average, over time. Achieving

this target will ensure that public infrastructure is kept safe,

clean, and well maintained for our community to use and

enjoy for the long term.

In line with Council's adopted 10 Year Asset Plan, and subject

to Council approval for ongoing investment in assets and

infrastructure, and increased investment in asset renewal,

Council is expected to achieve a sustainable level of investment

in asset renewal within the next 12 to 15 years.

In Progress

Continue investigations into the use of Smart Sensor devices

as a way to improve the serviceability and performance of

public infrastructure assets. This includes smart litter bins,

outdoor air quality monitoring, and Parking Overstay

Detection System (PODS).

Council officers are currently preparing to expand the number

of smart litter bin sensors by targeting priority areas within the

municipality.

The project is also investigating the potential benefits of other

types of sensors to help reduce the impacts from climate

change and the urban heat island effect.

In Progress

Continue to deliver ICT Strategy work packages including:

•

Implementing collaboration tools as part of M365 rollout

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Commencing the 'corporate systems uplift' in response to

the system optimisation review.

Continued the rollout of M365. One Drive and Teams are being

piloted across the organisation with the goal of having these

tools live across the business this financial year.

The business case for the systems optimisation initiative

"Connected Brimbank" is underway.

In Progress