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12.5

Council Plan Annual Action Plan Year 3 Quarter 3 Progress Report (January – March 2024)

12.5

Council Plan Annual Action Plan Year 3 Quarter 3

Progress Report (January – March 2024)

Directorate

People, Partnerships and Performance

Director

Georgie Hill

Manager

Rachel Deans

Attachment(s)

1. Council Plan Action Plan Year 3 Quarter 3 Report

(January - March 2024) [

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- 46 pages]

Purpose

For Council to note the status of progress towards implementing the Council Plan Action

Plan Year 3 as presented in the attached Quarter Three Progress Report for January –

March 2024.

Officer Recommendation

That Council notes the status of progress towards implementing the Council

Plan Action Plan Year 3 as presented in the attached Quarter Three Progress

Report for January – March 2024.

Background

Adopted in October 2021, ‘Together we are Brimbank’ integrates Council’s Community

Vision, Council Plan (2021-2025) and Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Implementation of ‘Together we are Brimbank’ is monitored and evaluated through

quarterly reporting of Council Plan actions identified in the Council Plan Annual

Action Plan. End of financial year achievements are published in the Brimbank

Annual Report.

Both these reporting mechanisms are requirements of the

.

This year (2023-2024) the Council Plan Action Plan contains 109 actions.

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Analysis

The following chart summarises Council’s progress in delivering the actions.

Completed actions:

•

Adopt and implement the updated Sports Facility Development Plan (SFDP).

•

Finalise the Sports Feasibility Study for Sydenham Park.

•

Update Council's Lifelong Learning Baseline Measures to monitor outcomes and

support advocacy.

•

Work towards developing a technology innovation space at Deer Park library.

Detailed commentary about progress of each of the 109 actions is included in

Attachment 1

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Community Engagement

The ‘Together we are Brimbank’ Council Plan Annual Action Plan Quarterly Report has

been developed for community. The report includes information about the progress of

Council’s 109 actions and service highlights aligned to each of the Council Plan Strategic

Directions.

Links to quarterly action plan progress reports are made available to the public via the

Council Plan webpage on the Brimbank City Council website.

Resource And Risk Implications

Resource requirements can be met within the Annual Budget 2023/2024.

There are no Community, Environmental, Financial, Regulatory or Safety risks identified.

Legislation/Council Plan/Policy Context

This report supports the Council Plan 2021-2025 strategic direction and objective of:

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4. Leadership and Governance - A high performing organisation that enacts the

vision and decisions of Council through the delivery of quality and innovative

services - A fairer place for all

High Performing and Accountable - Our workforce strives to enhance services and

liveability for the Brimbank community.

This report complies with the

.

Council officers contributing to the preparation and approval of this report, have no

conflicts of interests to declare.

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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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The

Council Plan 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.

Thirty-three actions will contribute to “

”

Thirty-two actions that aim to create “

.”

Twenty-seven actions that are working towards

Seventeen actions to ensure Council is

organisation

The following chart summarises Council’s progress in delivering

the actions.

Adopt and implement the updated Sports Facility

Development Plan (SFDP)

Finalise the Sports Feasibility Study for Sydenham Park

Update Council's Lifelong Learning Baseline Measures to

monitor outcomes and support advocacy

Work towards developing a technology innovation space

at Deer Park library.

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People and Community – Our Services

Arts and Culture

Building Compliance

Carer Support

Community Care

Community Transport

Connected and Strengthening Communities

Early Years

Environmental Health

Food Services

Keilor Basketball/Netball Stadium and Golf Course

Leisure and Community Facilities and Leisure Centres

Maternal and Child Health

Property Maintenance

Seniors and Social Support

Service Access

Social Planning and Research

Sports and Recreation

Youth

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Council promoted and delivered Cultural Diversity Week activities across

Brimbank from 18 to the 24 March with the theme

“

.

”

Brimbank communities were invited to join in the

recognition and celebration of the connections that enrich our culturally

diverse community.

at West Sunshine Community Centre.

Community members shared stories that enrich their

community's cultural diversity over a traditional coffee ceremony

and food.

, in collaboration with

Project Sunrise, the Centre for Multicultural Youth, Odyssey

House, and state government. This event provided an

opportunity for local multicultural groups to participate in

activities and make new acquaintances, creating networks and

developing a sense of belonging in the community.

Westvale Community Centre

where community members showcased their cultural

attire and shared the significance behind their dress.

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Support

improved

mental

wellbeing

Continue to collaborate with coHealth and IPC Health

in:

Establishing new local mental health services

Developing social prescribing programs to support

people presenting to their services with poor

mental health.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnerships Officer has continued

to work with Council departments and mental health and community

support providers to enable and improve access to ‘Brimbank Local’

and other mental health services for adults and older adults. This 12-

month position, funded by coHealth, supports relationships between

services and community.

Further advice about Council’s role in social prescribing programs is

expected as a part of the Victorian Government’s anticipated State

wide Wellbeing Plan (which was due in October 2023). Council

officers are awaiting further updates about the status of this plan to

guide work in this space.

Work is underway to consider and recommend the future strategic

direction of Council action to improve mental wellbeing; with

continued collaboration with CoHealth identified as important.

In Progress

Work with partners to implement actions from the

Mental Wellbeing Plan, with a focus on primary

prevention.

Progressed actions from the Mental Wellbeing Plan, with most on

track for completion. Some actions are beyond Council’s control, for

example the establishment of social inclusion action groups, are yet

to commence due to State Government delays in implementing the

Royal Commission report recommendations.

Commenced planning to consider and recommend the future

strategic directions of Council’s actions to improve mental wellbeing.

In Progress

Deliver Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to:

Adults to support young people aged between 12

and 18 years

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

provide mental health first aid to their friends.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training planned for delivery to adults

in final quarter of 2023-24. Established a partnership with a sporting

club for delivery of program for the remainder of 2024.

Planning is underway for delivery of the Teen Mental Health First Aid

program to young people.

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.

Partnered with The Green Lab at Iramoo Victoria University to launch

the Grassland Starter Kits initiative. The kits include eight tubestock

local native grassland plants along with educational materials about

native grasslands.

In Progress

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Support

improved

mental

wellbeing

Collaborated with a local artists and community members to

challenge and transform negative stereotypes surrounding street art.

This saw the creation of vibrant murals of diverse stories and

cultures, showcasing the positive impact of street art on

communities.

Explored opportunities for volunteers to collaborate with Bunnings

Warehouse and other stakeholders in planning and engaging with

community activities.

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

Inducted 12 Men’s Shed participants and volunteers in safe operating

procedures for 40 different tools, machinery and pieces of

equipment.

Facilitated consultation with 20 participants to explore a potential

extension and enhancement of the Men’s Shed space and

programming.

In Progress

Increase

healthy eating,

active living

and physical

activity

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).

This quarter, Better Together @ BAWC:

Supported approximately 200 clients through the Reclink

gym/swim program

Commenced an Inclusive Communities program for older adults

to enable structured social, health and fitness interactions

amongst older people

Grew the Attendant Support program to 14 clients with several of

these clients doing multiple sessions per week. Further growth is

anticipated

Provided multiple packages of free access passes to Youth team,

Sons of the West and other Council departments to enable no

cost access to BAWC.

In Progress

Create opportunities to support new communities to

engage in physical activity via the In2Sport program

Approved 240 applications, across 25 registered sporting clubs, to

deliver In2Sport for the Summer and Winter seasons.

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 to 837 attendees,

including:

In2Tennis

In2Active (Live Life Get Active)

Pickle-ball/Table Tennis/Badminton

Walking and Scope Balloon Football

Be Active Facebook and website.

In Progress

Continue to deliver a range of programs and services

from Brimbank Leisure Centres that meet the needs

of the Brimbank community

This quarter Brimbank Leisure Centres delivered:

Autism Family Swim Nights at Sunshine Leisure Centre

Women's Only programming at Sunshine Leisure Centre

A VIC Swim school holiday program which offered subsidised

lessons through State Government and Aquatics & Recreation Vic

An Eritrean swimming program funded through Life Saving Vic

The Midsumma event for LGBTQIA+ community

Multiple health and fitness programs including Reform 30 and 6

week challenges

Events to promote community engagement such as afternoon

teas and member breakfasts.

In Progress

Finalise planning and commence upgrade and

renewal works to the Sunshine Leisure Centre (SLC)

outdoor pool liner and outdoor change rooms.

Tendered for upgrade and renewal works for the SLC outdoor pool.

The scope of works includes replacement of outdoor pool, outdoor

plant room chemical storage, bulk sodium hypo-chloride storage and

delivery area. The outdoor change room project is completed.

In Progress

Adopt and implement the updated Sports Facility

Development Plan (SFDP).

This action is completed.

Completed

Finalise the Sports Feasibility Study for Sydenham

Park.

The Sydenham Park Sports Feasibility Report was provided for

consideration at the 19 March 2024 Council Meeting.

Council resolved not to progress with developing sports facilities at

Sydenham Park due to this being unfeasible financially owing to a

number of environmental, cultural and heritage risks on site.

This action is completed.

Completed

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Support

increased

gender equality

and reduce

gender based

violence

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.

Progressed construction. The project is on track for completion in

May 2024

In Progress

Deliver Brimbank’s Gender Equality Action Plan

Submitted the Gender Equality Progress Report to the

Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector in February,

with Commission feedback pending

Continued to provide Gender Equality Training to staff across

Council

Investigated the introduction of an Anonymous Reporting Tool

(ART) to support and meet obligations in regard to the prevention

of sexual harassment

Commenced an update of Council's Sexual Harassment Policy to

coincide with the introduction of the ART.

In Progress

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, to develop "Your Career

Your Way," a return-to-paid-employment workshop tailored for

women aged 45 and above. The workshop is scheduled for April, with

70% of available spots booked.

In Progress

Provide

community

health and

wellbeing

services across

the lifespan

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.

Participated in the Commissioner for Children & Young People’s

Community of Practice to embed Brimbank’s commitment to

being a child safe organisation

Educated Council’s Youth and Arts and Culture teams to

understand legislative requirements, in particular reporting

requirements and responsibilities

Continued to promote the B-Train module – ‘Keeping Children

and Young People Safe from Harm and Abuse’

Initiated a review of Council’s Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy,

Child Safety and Wellbeing Responding and Reporting Procedure

and reporting processes.

In Progress

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Provide

community

health and

wellbeing

services across

the lifespan

Support young people to engage with school and

access health and wellbeing supports.

Continued supporting young people's access to services, through the

provision of information about mental health support and psycho

social programs, at secondary school well-being days and in

consultations with school well-being staff.

In Progress

Support safe

and inclusive

communities

Finalise the Brimbank LGBTQIA+ Action Plan 2023-

2027, and commence implementation of year one

actions.

Launched the LGBTQIA+ Action Plan as part of the Midsumma

Festival program in January 2024. Commenced implementation of

year one actions including:

The Midsumma 2024 Pride March, Sunshine Pride Pool Party,

Burlesque production and Life Drawing event

Support for the Crystal Queer program, 4th volume of the Bold

Source youth magazine, LGBTQIA+ school supports through

Youth Services

Two LGBTQIA+ events delivered as part of the Brimbank Writers

and Readers Festival

Delivery of leadership and capacity building workshops for

LGBTQIA+ young people

The annual Rainbow Jobs Expo in collaboration with MatchWorks

and Brimbank Learning Futures

Supporting Brimbank's first parent led Rainbow Playgroup

Planning for the annual IDAHOBIT event.

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.

Scheduled Safety and Wellbeing Partnership and Hotspots

Working Group meetings for 2024

Convened the February 2024 Hotspots Working Group to monitor

and coordinate service responses in areas with identified

community safety and homelessness need. Areas of focus

included Sunshine and St Albans Activity Centres and Errington

Reserve

Coordinated an effective rapid response to anti-social behaviour

at Errington Reserve, which prevented escalation of the issue

In Progress

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Support safe

and inclusive

communities

Initiated high-level discussions with health services regarding

alcohol and drug service provision and gaps

Strengthened connections between Council and Victoria Police.

This included a briefing for Councillors on crime and safety trends

Supported community safety initiatives led by other agencies,

including Empowering Communities and Target ZERO.

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.

Tendered for the Princess Lane lighting project. The award of

construction is underway with works to be completed by end August

2024.

In Progress

Support and

advocate to

reduce risk

factors

impacting

vulnerable

communities

Reduce social exclusion and isolation and improve

wellbeing through innovative Neighbourhood Houses

programming that engages and works alongside local

community members.

Supported four young people to co-facilitate an inter-generational

technology program, ‘Young @ Heart’

Teamed up with Jesuit Social Services to administer ‘Be

Connected’, an eight-week computer course

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to run a

weekly drop-in youth program

Reached out to more than 13,000 community members through

regular programming spanning youth engagement, arts and

crafts, skills development, health and well-being and cultural and

social connection.

In Progress

As part of the Brimbank Disability Action Plan 2022-

2026:

Promote opportunities for local businesses to

engage in disability awareness education

Support the participation of people with disability

in Council’s employment and work experience

programs.

This quarter, Council:

Provided Attend Support Program Officer roles to support people

with disability accessing the Leisure Centres across Brimbank.

Facilitated swimming instructors with autism to work at Leisure

Centres and deliver swimming programs for children with autism

Worked with Jacksons Special School to promote work

placements throughout 2024 with Parks and Gardens.

Collaborated (though our Economic Development Unit) with

Watergardens shopping centre management to deliver a job's

expo highlighting positions for people with disability

Planned a national careers week event for May 2024

In Progress

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Support and

advocate to

reduce risk

factors

impacting

vulnerable

communities

Continued working with Jackson and Sunshine Special

Development Schools to plan post-school training, employment

and volunteering options for young people with disability, their

families and agency partners.

Finalise and complete the co-design process for the

Carer space at the Keilor Downs Community Centre.

The Carers Space Establishment Committee will conclude their 6

month term in April 2024. The Establishment Committee have

supported the co-design of the space and have informed furniture,

equipment and fit-out elements. The Carers Space is in the final

stages of fit-out and furnishing.

In Progress

Embed Brimbank’s Homelessness Protocol, providing

training and collaborating across council, service

providers and local businesses.

During this quarter:

Council received 23 homelessness notifications. These were

referred to homelessness support services where appropriate

Explored options for ‘Homelessness Training’ as a part of

embedding the Homeless Protocol across Council

Commenced a review of Council's Homeless Protocol to support

shared understanding of Council staff and implementation across

the organisation.

In Progress

Engage with registered housing associations

(community housing providers) to identify

opportunities to increase supply of social and

affordable housing.

Continued to explore opportunities for new social and affordable

housing projects, through planning applications, referrals and

partnerships via the Big Housing Build.

Scheduled a meeting with the Manager LG Partnerships at Homes

Victoria to identify how these opportunities can be maximised.

In Progress

Undertake a review of Library Services to maximise

the service and program reach to the Brimbank

community.

Progressed the Review of Library Services. This quarter, the Review

was informed by:

Broad community and staff consultation sessions

Benchmarking and analysis of different library service models

across the local government sector.

The next stage is the development of a proposed library service

model which will provide both efficiencies and effectiveness for the

community and council. This will take place in Quarter 4.

In Progress

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Enable social,

cultural and

artistic

expression

Provide and promote a broad range of opportunities

for the community to engage with diverse art forms.

Hosted a range of interesting and varied activities at the St Albans

Community Arts Centre including:

11 performances at Bowery Theatre, attended by 1082 people

Two Bowery residencies for street dance and giant puppetry

Midsumma events like the Pride Pool Party and Drag Life

Drawing, attracting over 200 attendees

Artist exhibitions, projects and studio program

Workshops for youth and the wider community, including

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts.

In Progress

Improve processes for Street Art delivery including

extending online self-guided public art trails across

the municipality

Finalised design phase for self-guided public art trails, paving the

way for brochure production next quarter

Updated the guidelines for commissioning and de-commissioning

street art

Successfully piloted the first public vote for mural work.

Finalised a mural commissioning pack for Council and

commissioned a new mural

Expanded and enhanced the mural artist register.

In Progress

Continue our

commitment to

respecting and

recognising

Aboriginal and

Torres Strait

Islander

peoples and

culture

Finalise and commence implementation of the 2023-

2025 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (including

arts and cultural programming)

Ensured the draft Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-2026 was

available for public consultation from 1 -29 February 2024.

Findings are being analysed for any responsive changes in

readiness for Reconciliation Australia, BATSICC and Council

consideration

Facilitated a Reconciliation Working Group meeting to champion

and embed reconciliation across Council

Hosted meetings with Brimbank Traditional Custodians,

Wurundjeri Council and Bunurong land Council to build

relationships and provide guidance to Council in engaging with

Traditional Custodians

Adopted a Woi-wurrung name 'Yaluk barring Park' for Sydenham

Park, following community consultation.

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Continue to support the pilot of an Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander run Community Hub.

This quarter:

Cooinda was successfully incorporated under the Officer of

Register for Indigenous Corporations (ORIC).

Council continued to work with an Aboriginal cultural advisor who

is a respected Elder to provide guidance and insight into

supporting the establishment of Cooinda.

Council engaged with an appointed consultant to support ongoing

governance set-up and support in the set-up of the Centre.

Recruitment for a Cooinda Coordinator is underway.

In Progress

Implement Year Five actions of the Brimbank Cultural

Heritage Strategy 2018-2023 including:

Facilitating staff training about Cultural Heritage

and Mapping.

Ensuring Cultural Heritage Guidelines are

maintained on Council’s website

An audit of the implementation program to inform

a status review.

Scheduled staff cultural heritage training and mapping for delivery in

May 2024.

In Progress

Deliver a range

of initiatives

that celebrate

diversity and

intercultural

sharing

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.

Progressed Council's review of social justice, diversity, equity and

inclusion, with consultation taking place in March and April 2024.

Review findings and recommendations will be available in June 2024

to strategically guide Council in delivery of a matured, evidence

based model that utilises an intersectionality approach (inclusive of

cultural diversity) and guides a plan of future actions, responsive to

the needs and opportunities in Brimbank.

In Progress

Encourage

vibrant

community

events and

activities

Implement Year Two of the Brimbank Festivals and

Events Strategy 2022-2025. This includes:

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.

Facilitated the successful delivery of 11 community-led festivals

and events

Utilised community feedback to inform design of the upcoming

round of Festivals and Events Training program. Delivery of the

second round of training sessions is scheduled for May/June 2024

In Progress

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Encourage

vibrant

community

events and

activities

Exploring the possibility of Arts and Culture and

Disability categories to run alongside Festivals

and Events category as part of the Community

Grants program.

Progressed work to develop a community event manual aimed at

ensuring compliance and managing risks associated with

community-led festivals and events

Commenced, as part of our continuous efforts to enhance support

for the arts and culture sector, exploring the potential

implementation of an Arts and Culture grants round. This is a key

component of our ongoing review of the grants application

process.

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Places and Spaces – Our Services

Animal Management

Asset Management

Building Maintenance

Capital Works Coordination

Cleansing Services

Conservation

Contaminated Land

Engineering

Event Compliance

Fleet Maintenance and Management

Local Laws

Open space

Operations

Parks

Pedestrian Facilities

Planning Compliance

Property Services

Road Services

School Crossings

Spatial Information Services

Statutory Planning

Sustainability

Tree Services

Urban Design

Waste Services

Western Alliance Greenhouse Action (WAGA)

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Activating and improving open public spaces is an important and

continued focus for Council.

Th

in Sunshine

West, creating a beautiful green space for play, exercise, and to

connect with other people. Enhancements included a new

playground with nature play opportunities; fitness equipment;

circuit and walking paths; a multi-use court; a sheltered gazebo,

and picnic facilities with BBQ and seating.

Commenced

at Green Gully Reserve,

Keilor Downs. The path is a continuation of an existing Shared

User Path through the Reserve, providing a connection to Denbigh

Court and the Shared Path along Taylors Creek.

Completed the renewal of

in Kealba. Works included elevating the

existing playground footprint and the installation of a

drainage system to resolve water-logging issues

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Contribute to the

transformation of

the transport

network to be

active,

sustainable,

connected and

equitable

Implement the Road Rehabilitation and Surfacing

Program as part of Council’s 2023/2024 Capital Works

Program.

Progressed the Road Rehabilitation and Surfacing Program. All

works are on track for completion per schedule.

In Progress

Undertake traffic surveys in Albion area to determine

traffic volumes and speeds

Commenced analysis of the traffic survey findings. This is nearing

completion and includes comparing the latest survey results with

the two previous rounds of traffic counts in the Albion area.

In Progress

Continue implementation of the Brimbank Cycling and

Walking Strategy to provide a network that supports

active transport.

Progressed delivery of the following projects (in either planning,

design or implementation) to facilitate pathway network

connections identified in the Cycling and Walking Strategy:

Shared user path from Green Gully Close to Denbigh Court

(construction is complete)

Local off-road cycle route connection program - Glengala Road

(construction is underway)

East-west transmission line cycle path - M80 Trail to Kororoit

Creek path, St. Albans (tender documents are being prepared)

Wright Street shared user path-(design nearing completion)

Jones Creek trail extension (planning permit obtained)

Replacement of shared trail segments (in poor condition) for

the Kororoit Creek Shared User Path in Sunshine West

Taylors Creek Shared User Path (design is underway)

Kororoit Creek Shared User Path extension (in concept design)

Taylors Lakes Easement Shared User Path (in detailed design).

In Progress

Showcase and

provide quality

public spaces and

streetscapes

where people can

connect and

recreate

Commence delivery of:

Streetscape and public realm construction and

improvements as part of the West Sunshine 20

Minute neighbourhood in Glengala Road Village.

Renewal design and construction of St Albans East

Esplanade footpaths

A review of Council’s Naturestrip Guidelines, to

assist residents in the appropriate development of

their naturestrips.

Progressed the following:

Concept design for the Glengala Village streetscape for

community consultation in May 2024.

Construction to upgrade the George St Streetscape in

Sunshine, as part of the Creating Streets for People program.

Programming for the construction of the East Esplanade

streetscape for the 2024/2025 financial year.

The review of Council’s Naturestrip Landscaping Guidelines.

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Showcase and

provide quality

public spaces and

streetscapes

where people can

connect and

recreate

Continue implementation of the Brimbank Creating

Better Parks Policy and Plan 2016, including:

Renewing Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve Flagship

Park

Delivering physical activity facilities across

Brimbank in several parks

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.

Completed the following:

Bellara Crescent Reserve Playground, Kealba

Shearwater Meadow Playground, Cairnlea.

Commenced construction of:

Keilor Downs Recreational Reserve circuit path

Station Waters Reserve paths, playgrounds, BBQ, park

furniture and tree planting, Cairnlea.

Programmed the following works for completion in the current

financial year:

Kings Park Reserve Netball Court

Moorland Park Fitness Stations

Simmie Street Playground, Sunshine West

Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve Flagship Park.

Deferred the following works for delivery in the 2024/2025 financial

year:

Delahey Dog off Leash Reserve: Currently in planning permit

approval phase. Concept redesign was required due to

previously unidentified native vegetation on site. The project

will be delivered in 2024

Larisa Reserve Neighbourhood Park: Currently in design phase.

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.

Assessed various sites across Brimbank and identified ones that are

suitable for fencing. A draft report will make recommendations on

the installation of fencing to parks, noting that other considerations

and community engagement is required before proceeding with any

works.

Fencing proposals will be assessed under future capital works

budgets, either as standalone projects or incorporated into

scheduled park upgrades.

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Showcase and

provide quality

public spaces and

streetscapes

where people can

connect and

recreate

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

Commence restoration works to Robinson’s

Homestead

Undertake a feasibility study to inform restoration

of the Sydenham Park shearing shed.

Completed Sydenham Park Stage 1 trail and rest area works.

Planned for the delivery of permanent park signage by the end

of the financial year (currently in tender phase)

Commenced design for the Kings Road extension trail with

works to occur 2025/2026, subject to budget approval

Commenced design for the confluence trail (where Deep Creek,

Jacksons Creek and the Maribyrnong River meet) with

construction of some minor sections of track expected to start

in 2024 to address drainage and scouring issues. Full delivery

of works to this trail is pending future funding approval.

Completed the Sports Facilities Feasibility Study which was

presented to the March 2024 Council Meeting resulting in a

Council resolution to no longer progress with investigating and

delivering additional sports facilities at this site.

Submitted a Heritage Victoria and planning application for

modifications to Robertson's Homestead. A tender has closed

for structural repairs to the homestead and the contract is

anticipated to be awarded mid-May 2024 via CEO delegation.

Engaged a contractor to repair the external fabric of the shearing

shed and protect the internal areas of the shed from external

elements. Works expected to be completed by April 2024.

In Progress

Provide

community

facilities that are

responsive and

adaptable to

community needs

As part of the Public Toilet Strategy 2018-2030,

design new toilet at Sunshine Reserve Sunshine West

Confirmed location and commenced design work for the delivery of

a public toilet at Sunshine Reserve. Installation is indicatively

scheduled for the 2028/2029 financial year in the draft 10-year

capital works program, subject to budget approval.

In Progress

Continue activating informal Youth ‘Pop up’ spaces

that meet the informal health and wellbeing needs of

young people

Facilitated 10 ‘pop up’ activations across two sites in partnership

with Youth Junction Inc., Western Bulldogs Community Foundation,

Football Empowerment and Victoria University.

Attracting an average of 25 young people per activation, the ‘pop

ups’ support young people to access safe and inclusive spaces,

connect with workers and increase their awareness of available

support services.

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Provide

community

facilities that are

responsive and

adaptable to

community needs

Address the current and future indoor court needs of

the Brimbank community through the implementation

of the Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium Business Plan.

Continued implementation of the Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium

Business Plan. The new Electronic Booking System is live and being

used for all bookings, 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

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.

Completed the tender process for the Tennis Pavilion at

Lionheart Reserve. Rising costs have impacted negatively with

submitted tenders well above available budget. Council is

considering other options for the delivery of this project

Continued the Lloyd Reserve New Sports Pavilion project with

work to be completed next financial year

Entered the maintenance period for the Sportsground

Reconstruction at Ardeer Reserve. This project is due for

completion by end May 2024

Commenced detailed design for J.R. Parsons Reserve Multisport

and Tennis Pavilions. These projects are due for completion by

end May 2024

Completed the Sassella Tennis Court lighting project

Tendered for upgrades to the Selwyn Reserve Cricket Nets.

In Progress

Complete building modifications and upgrades

identified in the Brimbank Community Services and

Infrastructure Plan 2018, including:

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

Completed the following building modifications and upgrades:

Kitchen upgrades at Keilor Park Playgroup, STACC, Keilor

Village Kinder and Killeen St Childcare

Flooring upgrade at Delahey Community Centre

Toilet upgrades at Sydenham Children's Hub, Delahey

Community Centre and Keilor Village Kinder

Nappy change unit at Orama Street Child Care Centre

Concrete paths at Overnewton Gatehouse Hall. The veranda

cover of the toilets is work in progress.

Scheduled the Heating/cooling upgrade at Glengala Community

Centre for April 2024

Scheduled the Deer Park Hall toilet upgrade for 2024/ 2025.

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Provide

community

facilities that are

responsive and

adaptable to

community needs

Toilet upgrades at Sydenham Children's Hub,

Delahey Community Centre, Keilor Village Kinder,

Deer Park Hall, Orama Street Child Care Centre.

Access issues and cost escalations have impacted the delivery of

Playground upgrades to Orama Street and Remus Way Child Care

Centres. The design for these two projects has been put forward for

the 2024/2025 budget (to be confirmed).

Commence the update of the Brimbank Community

Services and Infrastructure Plan (CSIP).

Progressed work on the CSIP update including:

Endorsing the draft CSIP Policy for public consultation between

8 March and 8 April 2024. The Policy is designed to assist in

developing the decision making framework for the updated

CSIP. Following consultation, the final draft Policy will be

presented to Council in May 2024

Regular meetings of the CSIP Project Control Group to review

components of the CSIP

Distributing a brief for proposals from consultants to assist in:

o

Reviewing the CSIP

o

The development of provisional standards for the CSIP and;

o

The update of the CSIP.

In Progress

Continue to meet the performance requirements of the

Brimbank Environmentally Sustainable Design

Framework in development and implementation of

new Council facilities and refurbishments.

Continued to apply Council's Environmentally Sustainable Design

(ESD) Framework to capital works on new and existing buildings

and major projects. Of note:

Capital works building upgrades on Council’s buildings have gone

beyond the framework and are designed as all electric buildings,

replacing existing gas equipment with electric alternatives.

Electrification of Sunshine West Community Centre is almost

complete and designs for Keilor Community Hub are finalised

New Council facilities and refurbishments will not include gas

powered equipment to help meet our net zero emissions target

set out in the Climate Emergency Plan.

Completed designs for all-electric upgrades to Dempster Park

Children's and Community Centre, Parsons Reserve

Football/Cricket pavilion and Dempster Park Tennis

Refurbishment.

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Maximise urban

greening through

increased tree

canopy cover and

integrated water

management

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

Providing opportunities for community to

participate in revegetation projects on public land.

Finalised the review of the Sustainable Water Management

Strategy (2013 - 2023) and commenced development of a new

Integrated Water Management Strategy (2024-2034).

Development activities included consultation with key partners,

stakeholders and the Brimbank Community Panel.

Provided in-principle support to the Integrated Water

Management Plans for the Maribyrnong and Werribee

catchments. The Plans will guide collaborative work between

the Water Authorities, State Government and Council.

Engaged with 78 residents in two My Smart Garden events –

‘Habitat and Biodiversity Gardens’ and ‘Pet-friendly gardening.’

Signed two new grant agreements with State Government for

restoration projects along Brimbank waterways. These projects

will provide community planting opportunities over the next 2-3

years.

In Progress

Upgrade the storm-water harvesting system at Green

Gully Reserve, Keilor Downs.

The upgrade to the storm-water harvesting system at Green Gully

Reserve has been put on hold.

Given the Council decision not to proceed with the planned sports

facilities at the site at the Council meeting on 16 April 2024, a

reassessment of the irrigation needs at the site is required.

Further work on designing and upgrading the storm-water

harvesting system will be deferred while the future informal use of

the site is considered in the upcoming Creating Better Parks Open

Space and Playground Policy and Plan update.

In Progress

Take action on

Climate

Emergency by

working towards a

carbon neutral

Brimbank

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.

Delivered solar installations at three sports pavilions (Ardeer

Pavilion, Green Gully Pavilion and Larissa Reserve Pavilion)

Engaged a consultant to work on detailed design for the

electrification of the Keilor Community Hub. This will be

completed before the end of the financial year.

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Take action on

Climate

Emergency by

working towards a

carbon neutral

Brimbank

Work with Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action

(WAGA) Councils on the Victorian Climate Resilient

Councils program.

Explore options for renewable energy for local

business.

Commenced electrification of West Sunshine Community Centre

(WSCC). This will be also completed before the end of the

financial year

Continued work on the Victorian Climate Resilient Councils

program to develop resources to manage climate related risk

Partnered with 30 other Victorian councils in the Business

Renewables Buying Group Project. This supports large

businesses to access renewable energy. Two large business in

Brimbank are engaged in the project

Held an in-person sustainability event for 30 small and medium

sized businesses at Mt Zero Olives in Sunshine West. The event

explored sustainability and zero waste initiatives along with

options for renewable energy.

Develop a background paper on opportunities and

options for providing electric vehicle charging to the

community.

Completed an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Discussion Paper for

Council consideration in April 2024. The discussion paper explores

the role Council can play in helping to facilitate EV charging

infrastructure for the community.

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.

Progressed further work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

including:

Engagement of a consultant to complete a business case for a

solar farm at Sunshine Energy Park. The business case is due

to be completed before the end of the financial year

A degasification plan that is categorising all Council facilities

with gas and creating a roadmap for degasification. This work

continues and is due to be completed before the end of the

financial year

Delivered a webinar - Designing for Resilience - as part of the

100% Renewable Brimbank online workshop series.

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Collaborate with

community in

addressing

Climate Change

and its impacts on

health

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 community capacity building initiatives including:

The 2024 Environmental Events Calendar (containing 23 key

events) published and distributed to libraries, community

centres and interested residents

Assisting ‘Friends of’ groups to apply for a grant to improve the

Growling Grass Frog habitat in the Organ Pipes and Sydenham

Park grassland areas

Supported 20 Brimbank schools, businesses and community

groups to host Clean up Australia Day events

Signed up 65 Brimbank schools and early learning centres for

the Autumn Veggie Seedlings in Schools Program. Seedlings

will be delivered in April.

Commenced the Climate Oasis in Schools program, whereby

two primary schools will co-design a landscape masterplan to

transform their school into a green and cool climate oasis.

In Progress

Collaborate with

community in

addressing

climate change

and its impacts on

health

Explore establishing a network of 'cooler spaces'

across the municipality using existing Council and

community facilities.

Supported the community during the heatwave in March 2024 by:

Extending the opening hours of the Brimbank Aquatic and

Wellness Centre and Sunshine Library

Opening both the Sydenham and Sunshine Libraries on a public

holiday to offer the community a haven from the heat

Providing ‘Cooling Scarfs’ to residents from all Council libraries.

They contained 'how to keep cool' information, a cooling neck

tie and an instant ice pack.

In Progress

Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

Continue conservation land management actions of

weed control, biomass reduction, pest animal control

and planting/direct seeding on conservation assets.

Continued conservation and fire mitigation works

Undertook weed control works in response to increased growth

from wet weather conditions

Commenced planning for the autumn ecological burn plan with

14 burns scheduled subject to suitable environmental

conditions

Were successful in receiving two state government grants

totaling $400,000 over the next three years for restoration

works at Sydenham Park and along Kororoit Creek.

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Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

Review and update the Brimbank Biodiversity

Strategy.

Completed the review of Council’s Biodiversity Strategy and Habitat

Connectivity Plan.

Commenced initial engagement with the Brimbank Community

Panel, Wurundjeri and internal staff to inform the next Strategy. A

report is scheduled to go to Council in June with the review and the

Vision and Key Objectives for the next Strategy.

In Progress

Support environment groups and ‘Friends of’ groups to

deliver revegetation or restoration projects within the

municipality.

Supported ‘Friends of’ groups to host regular community

revegetation working bees along waterways and grassland such as

Kororoit and Steele Creek, Maribyrnong River, and Iramoo

grasslands. This included hosting a ‘Clean up Australia Day’ event

in March, attended by community and Council’s environment staff.

Continued preparations for a busy planting season ahead with six

community and school planting days planned, including a special

School’s World Environment Day in late May.

In Progress

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.

Continued restoration and rectification works at Paramount

Grasslands with weed control conducted in the last quarter in

response to a wetter than usual summer.

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 the Nature Places program to highlight

importance of remnant grasslands at Bon Thomas

Reserve.

Completed Street Tree Planting for the 2023 tree planting season,

resulting in 4355 40ltr trees planted in streets and parks and

20,250 tube stock planted across Brimbank. Additional tree

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

2024 tree planting season.

Progressed the Nature Places program in Bon Thomas Reserve with

fencing completed and rock work and secondary path identified for

completion this financial year.

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Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

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.

Implemented actions from the Conservation Asset Management

Framework including:

Undertaking fauna surveys of Golden Sun Moth in Keilor Downs

Recreations Reserve, Taylors Lakes Power easement, Bon

Thomas Reserve, Sunshine West power easement, Goldsmith

Avenue Retarding Basin and Delahey Recreation Reserve.

Installation of protective fencing for Isabella Williams Grassland

and Oakwood construction at Paramount Reserve

Commenced developing five-year management plans for high

value grasslands.

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 offer desexing programs in conjunction with local

partners. Officers are working with a local vet clinic to apply for a

grant from Animal Welfare Victoria to expand current programming.

Recent vaccine shortages that led to restrictions on feral cat

trapping and pick-ups have eased. The community will see

resumption of these services before the end of the financial year.

In Progress

Invest in circular

economy and

improve waste

management

systems to

increase recycling

and reduce waste

to landfill

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 work on monitoring the performance and benefits on the

use of crushed recycled glass on road pavements.

A second condition survey was completed. Council is waiting for a

final report from ARRB. This will include recommendations on how

this new material can be implemented into Council's 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.

Continued surveillance activities in identified ‘hot spots’ leading to

offender identification and ensuing infringements. This is done in

conjunction with resident reports and liaison with Council cleansing

officers.

‘Hot spot’ sites are constantly reviewed to ensure surveillance

resources are sited to the best advantage. As technology

improvements are available existing camera infrastructure is

updated to ensure maximum performance and effectiveness.

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Invest in circular

economy and

improve waste

management

systems to

increase recycling

and reduce waste

to landfill

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:

On-going promotion of opt-in Food Organic and Garden

Organics (FOGO) residential kerb-side collection system in

preparation for a 'universal' service mandated prior to 2030.

On-going replacement of dark green garbage lids with red lids

(providing new, replaced and up/down sized bins as required)

Consideration given to installing additional Container Deposit

Scheme (CDS) Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) on Council

owned sites. Currently three sites are established on Council

land with seventeen in total across the Brimbank municipality.

In response to the request from Scheme Operators, previous

Council owned site options will be reconsidered.

In Progress

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.

Continued promotion of opt-in 'user-pays' Food Organics and

Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service to increase uptake. As

of March 2024, 44,285 FOGO bins were allocated.

Completed the tender evaluation process for Council’s ‘Hard Waste

Collection’ Service. This will be considered at the May 2024 Council

Meeting prior to awarding the contract. The tender period for

Council’s ‘Recycling Processing’ Service closes 16 April 2024. This

will be considered at June 2024 Council Meeting prior to awarding

the contract.

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Opportunity and Prosperity – Our Services

Economic Development

Learning and Employment Pathways

Libraries

Neighbourhood Houses

Rail Projects

Strategic Planning

Sunshine and St Albans Place Management

Transforming Brimbank

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Brimbank Council believes women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world, and when women are given

equal opportunities to earn, learn and lead, then entire communities thrive.

In keeping with the United Nations (UN) theme for International

Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 -

– Council facilitated an IWD event on 6 March

2024.

The event featured a keynote address by Maria Dimopolous, Board

Chair of Safe + Equal before guests listened to panel of women in

business discussing the United Nations theme.

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Grow and

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

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 and Employment

Committee.

Delivered a range of activities including:

Publication of 7 Business e-Bulletins

Three business workshops and two business link meetups

Recruitment of the chair and members for the Brimbank Economic

and Employment Advisory Group

Convening a meeting of the Brooklyn Industrial Precinct

Committee.

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 work to promote and attract investment. This included:

Updating the investment page on Council new website with new

Census data, investment attraction videos and relevant forms

Visiting four local businesses regarding expansion, investment and

exporting, and responding to three investment enquiries and one

export enquiry

Facilitating a Vietnamese Business Migrants Meetup

Facilitating an in-language business migrants mentoring program

with the Small Business Mentoring Service

Participating in a national forum of investment attraction

specialists hosted by Economic Development Australia

Preparing for the inaugural Chinese Business Migrants Meetup in

partnership with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and the

Region's Skilled and Business Migration Program

Meeting with the Victorian Government Trade and Investment

officers for Vietnam and Global Victoria to encourage overseas

business delegations to visit Brimbank

Initiating and supporting an inaugural Filipino Business Networking

Event.

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

Delivered a range of activities including:

Production and distribution of the Sunshine Rising Summer

newsletter

A review of the second quarter expenditure and income for the

Marketing and Business Development Special Rate

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Grow and

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

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

Continuing to deliver Enjoy Local across the

Sunshine Town Centre, including the southern

side of the Town Centre.

Delivering Enjoy Local and Sunshine Light Up Programs including:

o

Lunar New Year activities

o

Support for a ‘Sunshine Wander’ as part of the Melbourne

Food and Wine Festival

o

‘B is for Bunny’ in the southern side of Sunshine

Convening the third quarterly meeting of the Sunshine Partnership

Group

Commencing planning to revise and update the Sunshine Rising

Action Plan.

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.

Continued delivery of a range of actions including:

Production and distribution of the Go St Albans Summer edition

newsletter

Production and distribution of a Special Rate Factsheet to all

business owners, including a translated version in Vietnamese

Notifying all property and business owners of Council's decision to

declare the Special Rate

A review of the second quarter expenditure and income for the

current Special Rate

Activities and events as part of the Enjoy Local program, including

youth focused activities at Errington Reserve and activities to

celebrate Easter

Providing ongoing support to the St Albans Business Association,

including for the Lunar New Year Festival

Convening the 3

rd

quarter meeting of St Albans Partnership Group

Starting work to revise and update the Go St Albans Action Plan.

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 economic and housing analysis work to inform the update

of the Activity Centre Strategy.

Delivered the Local Activation Centre Program including the ‘Think

Shop Buy Local’ campaign. Enjoy Local continued through delivery of

small-scale activities across local centres in Brimbank.

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Grow and

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

Continue to support and promote the operation of

iHarvest Co-working Sunshine to provide a vibrant

and affordable co-working location for start-ups,

entrepreneurs, freelancers and business.

Continued to build iHarvest membership and deliver business support

including:

Promotions for the iHarvest co-working initiative business

development activities and social media channels

Delivery of two free co-working trial days and two in-residence

one-on-one business mentoring clinics.

The membership of iHarvest totals 101 with 45 members active during

this quarter.

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.

Officers have prepared a draft amendment to implement the Brimbank

Industrial Design Guidelines into the Brimbank Planning Scheme. It

will be presented to Council for consideration once Amendment

C225brim to introduce the new Planning Policy Framework has been

determined by the Minister for Planning.

Presented an audit of the implementation plan to Council at the 12

March 2024 Council meeting.

In Progress

Enhance

community

opportunities as

a result of major

development and

infrastructure

investment

Continue to monitor and respond to the proposed

growth and development of Melbourne Airport,

including the proposed third runway development.

Officers attended meetings of the Melbourne Airport Community

Aviation Consultation Group and Planning Coordination Forums.

Council also endorsed its Submission to the Impact and Mitigation of

Aircraft Noise Inquiry at the Council Meeting on 16 April 2024. This

was then submitted to the Federal Governments Rural and Regional

Affairs and Transport References Committee.

In Progress

Continue to work with the Department of Transport

and Planning to finalise the design and further

develop the Sunshine Station Masterplan.

Council is waiting on State Government's confirmation on Melbourne

Airport Rail project and the timing of Sunshine Station before further

work progresses.

In Progress

Continue to promote, partner and advocate for

outcomes described in the Sunshine Priority

Precinct 2050 Vision.

At the 19 March 2024 Council meeting Council resolved to sell part of

the land of Durham Road Car Park in Sunshine CBD to the Vietnamese

Museum Australia Ltd. The opportunity to realise a nationally

significant cultural museum adjacent to Sunshine Station aligns very

strongly with the Sunshine Priority Precinct 2050 Vision, particularly

the key principles of 'Proudly Sunshine', 'Gateway to the World' and

'CBD of the West'.

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Enhance

community

opportunities as

a result of major

development and

infrastructure

investment

Continued other work through ongoing discussions, advocacy and

facilitation including:

Advocacy for the Melbourne Airport Rail (SRL Airport) to proceed.

Council understands that State and Federal Governments are

currently negotiating an outcome for the route through airport

land

Finalising the Final Draft Vision Plan for Sunshine Energy Park in

preparation for it to be presented to a Council Meeting

Exploration of a new active transport route along Foundry Road.

Continue to work with the Department of Transport

and Planning to develop the Albion Quarter

Structure Plan.

Officers continue to work with Department of Transport and Planning

on the precinct planning for Albion Quarter.

In Progress

Finalise the Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan and

begin developing business cases for the first

stages.

Completed a Final Draft Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan after

community consultation was undertaken earlier this year.

The Final Draft has now been reviewed by an independent qualified

engineering firm and is scheduled to be presented to a Council

Meeting by the end of the financial year.

In Progress

Promote

Brimbank as a

destination to

build the visitor

economy and

tourism

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.

Conducted a range of visitor-economy related activities including:

Appointing consultants to develop the new Brimbank Visitor

Economy Strategy 2025-2029

Coordinating stakeholder workshops and interviews to inform the

new strategy

Coordinating a photo shoot highlighting Brimbank’s food, art and

nature offerings

Supporting Lunar New Year and Westside Wander events

promotion through Western Melbourne Tourism and Council’s

media channels

Supporting promotion of local restaurant, Salamatea, at the

Australian Open through Western Melbourne Tourism

Meeting with key tourism stakeholders in Brimbank

Attending the Western Melbourne Tourism Board meeting.

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Facilitate housing

diversity,

population

growth and

development

through planning

and assessment

processes

Finalise the preparation of the Neighbourhood

Character Study, Residential Development

Framework and Housing Strategy for Brimbank to

inform future potential changes to the Brimbank

Planning Scheme, subject to Council approval.

Undertook a range of work including:

An assessment of submissions to the Draft Brimbank Housing and

Neighbourhood Strategy

A Planning Forum to hear submitters who wished to be heard give

a verbal presentation of their submission

Prepared a Final Draft Strategy, which responded to relevant

submissions, including a final review by the Project Control Group

and Project Working Group

Prepared a report for the Council Meeting on 16 April 2024 to

present the Final Draft Brimbank Housing and Neighbourhood

Character Strategy and Final Background Report for consideration.

In Progress

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.

Completed various activities including:

Convening the quarterly meeting of the Heritage Advisory

Committee

Preparing a submission to the Heritage Council of Victoria in

relation to the former Sunshine Technical School, which was

endorsed at the Council Meeting on 19 March 2024.

In Progress

Support

economic and

social inclusion

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.

This quarter, the Neighbourhood House Unit achieved the following:

Benchmarked Council processes for student placements, working

with Victoria University and Council’s Human Resource team

Hosted an Apprenticeship Pathways session at BLF.

Held a workshop with ‘SheForce’ (a female lead recruitment and

labour hire social enterprise) on women's employment

opportunities in construction

Hosted a Mental Health student placement at the Hunt Club

Piloted youth-friendly recruitment practices

Ran workshops to teach young people how to lead programs like

‘Tech Help’.

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.

Supported young people to grow their networks through the ‘Linked

In Real Life’ program. Linked-In Real Life was established to provide

opportunities for young people to network with each other and meet

professionals from different industry and education providers.

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Support

economic and

social inclusion

This quarter the program:

Featured an entrepreneurial skills workshop attended by more

than 10 emerging entrepreneurs

Saw two up-and-coming entrepreneurs collaborating on the design

of a workshop for young people from culturally and linguistically

diverse backgrounds (this will to be delivered in Quarter 4).

Support

community

access to

education and

jobs

In collaboration with partners, deliver programs

and services at Brimbank Learning Futures (BLF)

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.

Worked with more than 80 people this quarter through:

Weekly free career counselling sessions held in collaboration with

Victoria University Skills and Jobs Centre

‘Linked In Real Life’ youth professional networking sessions

A women-only White Card course, in partnership with Council’s

Economic Development team and SheForce, providing participants

with both course access and employment information

An apprenticeship information session in collaboration with MEGT

(a not-for-profit body supporting local employers, apprentices,

trainees, job seekers and students)

Referral sessions connecting participants with employment

opportunities

Providing opportunities for drop-in career support.

BLF also participated in:

The Social Ventures Australia's Youth Employment program

Victoria University Pathways in Place network

Co-design sessions for upcoming youth workshops

Providing access to ‘Studiosity,’ 24/7 online study and tutoring

support for enhanced job readiness skills.

In Progress

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:

Promoting, to local businesses, Council tenders and a range of

employment matters including Women into Trades (Women up

Front), Bus Driver Traineeships, Hiring Outside the Box webinar,

Parents Next, Indigenous Apprenticeships and the LGBTQIA+

Rainbow Jobs Expo in Sunshine

Presenting to WCIG (Westgate Community Initiatives Group)

clients and OHS Card training group for Women.

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Support

community

access to

education and

jobs

Facilitated delivery of ‘Do Things Differently’ - an employment

seminar focusing on neuro-diverse and CALD communities

Partnering with WCIG and Brimbank Learning Futures to deliver

Career Counselling programs at Sydenham Neighbourhood House

and Visy Cares Hub

Co-promoting and sponsoring She-Force White Card course for

female and non-binary participants

Attending approximately 30 meetings and or seminars to discuss,

promote or facilitate employment outcomes including

apprenticeship groups, Workforce Australia providers, Disability

Employment, Women into Trades, Melbourne Inclusion, Rethink

Dyslexia, Jobs Victoria Mentors, Parents Next Providers,

Multicultural Consulting services, Keyba Careers, local employers

and various employment related briefings.

Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across

generations

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.

In line with the Building Blocks Partnership Agreement:

Planning for the new Dempster Park Children's and Community

Centre progressed. Planning for an expanded Kindergarten at

Epalock Crescent is on track and scheduled to open in 2025.

Services commenced operating from St Albans Meadows

Kindergarten, located on St Albans Meadows Primary School.

The Department of Education announced that two new

kindergartens, at Glengala Primary School and Ardeer South

Primary School, will open in 2026.

This quarter Council:

Introduced an upgraded and easy to use kindergarten registration

and enrolment program for use by families enrolling in

kindergarten for the 2025 year

Delivered the following activities as part of Kindergarten

Awareness Month in March:

o

Eight information sessions reaching over 100 families

o

31 kindergartens hosting open days for families to see

facilities and meet staff.

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Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across

generations

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.

This quarter Council libraries:

Held an adult micro-fiction competition as part of Brimbank

Writers and Readers Festival with guest author Grace Chan

Received a four-year Department of Health Multicultural Story

time Grant that will allow fortnightly interpreting for Auslan Story

time at all branches and enable the purchasing of support

materials

Ran 216 early years program sessions, with 5922 attendees, and

193 family program sessions, with 4234 attendees

Featured ‘suggest a program’ on the library website to respond to

community needs and suggestions. The feedback will help libraries

identify the needs and interests of the community. Through this

process, a community led Cantonese story time will be launched in

Q4. The development of a volunteer-led digital art program is

being scoped for next financial year.

In Progress

Update Council’s Lifelong Learning Baseline

Measures to monitor outcomes and support

advocacy.

This action is completed.

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.

This quarter Council libraries:

Investigated self-service options for Collection Lending and Pick

up. This has the potential to provide a library collection access

point for underserviced areas of Brimbank, offering 24/7 self

collect reservations. A report will be provided in Quarter 4 for

consideration

Launched the Eventbrite programs booking platform. The platform

provides a streamlined workflow for library staff in uploading

content. It also makes it easier for community members to book

into events. This resulted in increased attendance to programs and

events

Clocked up 65 ‘super users’ of the Maker Space at Deer Park

library.

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Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across

generations

Collaborated with other areas of Council to deliver:

o

A tour and workshop with Brimbank Youth Services Chrystal

Queer Group

o

A workshop for Connect & Chat program participants

o

A tour for Ballarat Libraries and;

o

A visit to Westvale Community Centre for the Chatty Chats

group.

Work towards

improving digital

access and

inclusion

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.

Delivered the following digital literacy programs and services:

IPad learning, AI with Alpha Click and Laser Photo Engraving

One-on-one Family and Local History Help

Oral History and Podcasting

Storytelling through Sound

Manuscript Editing

Scam Awareness

Online Chill and Chat (well attended by the community, with

participants from Brimbank and overseas).

In Progress

Investigate and deliver a training program for

community volunteers to improve digital skills and

enhance wellbeing for older adults.

Developed the scope for the training. Next quarter, libraries will work

with the volunteer coordinator to recruit four volunteers to test a pilot

program.

In Progress

Work towards developing a technology innovation

space at Deer Park library.

This action is completed.

Completed

Continue to facilitate opportunities to increase the

accessibility of Council’s digital communications and

services to a wider audience.

Launched Council's new website in February 2024 with improved

accessibility. Accessibility improvements were also front of mind in

redeveloping the updated website menu, and content reviews of all

pages. Council will continue to work with the Disability Advisory

Committee regarding future changes and improvements.

Launched a pilot of a new multilingual tool on the Your Say Brimbank

website in March 2024 which allows automatic translations of project

information on the website. This will improve accessibility of

community consultations online in ten community languages. Council

will monitor the effectiveness of this tool to ensure it meets the

ongoing needs of the community.

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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

Procurement

Revenue

Risk and Compliance

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Brimbank Council has renewed its campaign to ‘Fix the Calder’, calling for

urgent action by State and Federal Governments to make it safe, get it

moving and to do it now.

The removal of the level crossing on the Sunbury train line at Calder Park

Drive started as a result of Council’s earlier advocacy to ‘Fix the Calder,’ but

there’s a lot more work needed.

The project remains a priority in Council’s Advocacy Plan 2023 - 2025 and we

will continue work to secure funding from both levels of government.

Council is partnering with eight other Councils to work on broader advocacy

activities throughout 2024.

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Value community

input through

models of

deliberative

engagement and

co-design

Undertake a process of deliberative engagement to

inform a full review and update of Brimbank’s

Community Engagement Policy.

Facilitated a, Council endorsed, broad community consultation

process this quarter. This, alongside a research review and the last

quarter deliberative community engagement process, informed the

final draft Community Engagement Policy. The Policy will be

presented to Council in May 2024 for consideration.

In Progress

Utilise the newly established Community Panel to

help inform community consultation on Council

plans, strategies and projects.

Engaged with 26 members of the Community Panel - Brimbank

Community Voice - in a workshop designed to 'Shape Council’s

approach to managing water and biodiversity in a growing area.'

Panel members were presented with an overview of Councils

Integrated Water Management approach and Biodiversity Strategy

before being invited to share their ideas.

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.

Continued working with the Strategic Management Group to inform

the management of the gardens, including planning and design for

an upcoming art installation. The next meeting of the Group is

scheduled for 22 April 2024.

In Progress

Support

community

resilience and

continue

emergency

management

planning to be

prepared for any

future incidents

or shocks

Maintain Emergency Management Planning Reform

at the Municipal level.

Updated the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP). This

was approved by the Regional Emergency Management Planning

Committee (REMPC) and the Municipal Emergency Management

Planning Committee (MEMPC).

The MEMPC met on 20 March 2024 (this is on target for the meeting

schedule).

In Progress

Continue to implement recommendations from a

review of emergency management and resilience

planning completed in 2022.

Finalised the Municipal Emergency Management Plan this

quarter. This was endorsed by Municipal Emergency Management

Committee.

The next stage is to conduct Emergency Relief Centre Audits and to

commence a renewal of sub-plans, including:

Brimbank Relief and Recovery Plan

Brimbank Heat Health Plan.

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Partner across

multiple sectors

to advocate for

equal access

towards social &

environmental

justice

Design and deliver a refreshed Advocacy Plan

2023-2025 to guide advocacy initiatives and

actions.

Delivered the following advocacy initiatives this quarter:

Four Mayoral meetings with local MPs to raise identified

advocacy priorities, particularly the construction of the

Melbourne Airport Rail and Fixing the Calder Freeway

Escalated Council's 'Fix the Calder' campaign. Activities included

drafting a 'Fix the Calder' advocacy brochure

Received two successful grant applications for funding to protect

Brimbank’s waterways and wildlife

Promoted funding priorities for State and Federal Government

2024/25 Budgets

Endorsed Brimbank's motions to be submitted to the MAV State

Council Meeting in May and the ALGA National General Assembly

in July.

The following announcements and activities are highlighted as key

advocacy successes:

An announcement of a Senate Inquiry into Aircraft Noise – a key

advocacy priority

The Australian Government’s decision to provide $73m to

extend funding for the Equal Remuneration supplementation for

homelessness services for a further 12 months

The notice of new bus services to assist students in Melbourne’s

western suburbs

A visit to Brimbank by Federal Minister for Climate Change and

Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen.

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.

Convened the first Social Justice Coalition Strategic Implementation

Group meeting for 2024 in March. Members participated in a group

workshop to contribute to Council's efforts to mature its approach to

social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Findings and recommendations of the review will be available June

2024. These will strategically guide Council's future approach,

resulting in a mature, evidence-based model that is responsive to

community needs and opportunities.

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Support the

Brimbank

community to

engage in

transparent

democratic

processes

Partner with the VEC in respect to the transition to

single member wards for the 2024 Local

Government elections in compliance with the Lo

The final report on Council's electoral structure review has been

endorsed by the Minister for Local Government.

Transition to the new ward structure in preparation for the 2024

Brimbank local government general election has commenced with

mapping completed and new wards being allocated in Council

systems.

In Progress

Reward a culture

of high

performance that

demonstrates

commitment to

community

Develop and implement an Organisational

Development Framework to attract, develop and

retain highly skilled, capable and engaged people

and, develop leadership capability,

Completed consultation with staff on the draft Organisational

Development framework. Feedback is being consolidated to inform

the final draft which is due for approval in May 2024.

In Progress

Develop an annual workforce action plan to support

the implementation of the Strategic Workforce Plan

Developed and commenced reporting of people metrics and

established an inter-Council working group for bench marking and

process comparison.

Work is underway to establish workforce planning processes to

support and monitor workforce development activities to inform

development of the annual workforce plan.

In Progress

Continue to

model a safe,

healthy, diverse

and equitable

organisation

Deliver on actions of the Diversity, Equity and

Inclusion Strategic Plan and develop an Action Plan

based on a staff survey of inclusivity.

Commenced development of a project brief for an external

consultant to support this work.

In Progress

Implement current year actions of Council’s

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Strategic

Plan.

Progressed implementation of the Year 2 Occupational Health and

Safety Strategy. Actions completed this quarter include:

Endorsement and launch of an organisational Wellbeing

Framework (bWell) and a new Wellbeing Committee

Establishment of a Peer Support Network and delivery of

training and induction for identified Peer Support Officers.

In Progress

Enhance

organisational

performance

management

and reporting

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) each year. Approximately 600 residents will be

surveyed with150 face-to-face surveys completed each quarter.

Surveys commenced at the end of September 2023 and will

conclude at end April 2024. Following this, the results of the CSS

will be analysed and presented to Council.

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Enhance

organisational

performance

management

and reporting

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's results

from 2023 are available on the Know your Council Website -

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

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.

Initiated a procurement process for a compliance management

support system designed to support monitoring of key legal and

regulatory obligations and controls.

Implementation of the system will commence in quarter four.

In Progress

Continue to

manage our

assets and

finances

sustainably and

responsibly

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

Embrace

technology and

innovation to

deliver

continuous

improvement

opportunities

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).

Undertook a feasibility study into the potential benefits of ‘Internet

of Things’ (IoT) technology. As a result some street litter bin sensors

were removed and reallocated to different areas of the municipality

with the aim of better understanding their current use and the

efficiency of Council's standard street litter bin inspection program.

Commenced an analysis of customer data to understand the current

service delivery model and identify ‘hot spots.’ This information will

inform potential future investment into IoT.

In Progress

Continue to deliver ICT Strategy work packages

including:

Implementing collaboration tools as part of

M365 rollout

Commencing the ‘corporate systems uplift’ in

response to the system optimisation review.

Continued the rollout of MS Teams and Office suite of products. This

is proceeding to plan for completion by June 2024.

In response to the systems optimisation review, Council has

commenced a business case for a new initiative - Connected

Brimbank – to enable and deliver the required systems uplift.

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