Together

We are Brimbank

Council Plan Action Plan Year 3

Quarterly Progress Report

April

–

June 2024

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Acknowledgement of Country

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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About this report

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.



Strategic Direction: People and Community

Thirty-three actions will contribute to “

”



Strategic Direction: Places and Spaces

Thirty-two actions that aim to create “

.”



Strategic Direction: Prosperity and Opportunity

Twenty-seven actions that are working towards



Strategic Direction: Leadership and Governance

Seventeen actions to ensure Council is

organisation

How are we tracking?

The following chart summarises Council’s progress in delivering the

actions.

102 actions (94%) are fully completed, six actions (5%) are in

progress and one action (1%) is deferred.

Detailed commentary about progress of each of the 109 actions is

provided in this report.

Completed , 102,

94%

In progress , 6,

5%

Deferred, 1, 1%

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People and community

People and Community – Our Services

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Arts and Culture



Building Compliance



Carer Support

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Community Care

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Community Transport

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Connected and Strengthening Communities

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Early Years



Environmental Health



Food Services



Keilor Basketball/Netball Stadium and Golf Course

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Leisure and Community Facilities and Leisure Centres

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Maternal and Child Health



Property Maintenance

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Seniors and Social Support

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Service Access

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Social Planning and Research

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Sports and Recreation



Youth

A welcoming, safe and supported community – an inclusive space for all

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Keilor Public Golf Course

–

Up to Par

Comments from the club:

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The 18-hole Keilor Public Golf Course is one of many diverse sport and

recreation offerings provided by Council. Owned and managed by Council, this

picturesque course provides golfers of all levels with a great golfing experience

amidst beautiful natural surroundings.

Since taking over the management last year, Council has received very positive

feedback regarding the maintenance and quality of the course.

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

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.

Commissioned a research project report (Council with coHealth) to

deepen understanding of issues related to mental health in Brimbank.

Findings from the project have been shared with health services and

other stakeholders regarding access to mental health services, how

services are delivered to meet the needs of all people and referral

processes. The recommendations from the report will help inform

future content for a new four-year municipal public health and

wellbeing plan 2025-2029.

100% completed

Work with partners to implement actions from the

Mental Wellbeing Plan, with a focus on primary

prevention.

Continued to implement actions from Council’s Mental Wellbeing Plan.

A key action this quarter was the delivery of a series of activities as

part of Men's Health Week, with a focus on improving men's mental

health and well-being. Activities included:



A broad Men’s Health Day event offering a range of connection and

health and wellbeing activities with special guest, Majak Daw, a well

recognised and vocal advocate for mental health awareness



Curating a targeted reading list for men’s health with books

providing practical tips and expert advice



‘Spanner in the Works’ which invited men to join a social media

men’s health campaign advocating the importance of routine health

checks for men



‘Save Your Bacon Brekkie’ for tradies to discuss mental health

awareness and the importance of tough conversations.



A range of other sporting and connection opportunities across the

week (e.g. strengths training, social pickleball, table tennis, music

therapy, woodworking, and cooking).

100% completed

Support

improved

mental

wellbeing

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.

Received interest from an article about the Youth Mental Health First

Aid Training in the Brimbank News. A football and basketball club are

interested in accessing the training and discussions are underway

regarding future delivery.

Facilitated mental health group programs in three schools. These

included a Tibetan Art Therapy program and a Walking Meditation

program.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

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.

Between April and June, the Our Place Program:



Delivered a ‘Mindful Art’ session where participants utilised garden

leaves and native plants to explore various art forms



Enabled a collaboration with a local street artist and community

members to challenge and alter negative perceptions of street art



Partnered with The Green Lab at Iramoo Victoria University to

deliver the Grassland Starter Kits Initiative. The Kits contained eight

Tubestock of locally native grassland plants and educational

materials on remnant native grasslands.

100% completed

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

.

Between April and June, the Men’s Shed Program facilitated:



Woodwork and Connect sessions for four men and six children,

promoting skill-building and community bonding



The Future Woodworkers Youth Mentoring Program



Conducted the Future Woodworkers mentoring woodwork skills

program for 12 primary school students



A Safety Induction session to enhance safety knowledge and

practices among shed participants and community members.

100% completed

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).

Delivered Better Together @ BAWC to twenty clients. More referrals are

starting to come through from other allied health providers which will

result in sustained growth of the program into the next financial year.

This quarter, BAWC also:



Facilitated an inclusive communities’ program for Brimbank carers to

enable social, health and fitness interactions



Delivered of a range of regular health and fitness or swimming

programs for Council to support the access of seniors, people with

disability and carers



Provided 393 free access passes to vulnerable community groups to

enable no cost access to gym and swim



Facilitated BAWC participation in National events celebrated by

Brimbank City Council including Men’s Health Week (Power Vault

sessions), IDAHOBIT, Careers Week, Seniors, and Carers Expos.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

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 with a focus on:



Assisting children living in Brimbank take part in community sport,

regardless of financial circumstances



Prioritising first time applicants who are new to sport, females and

people living with disability.

100% completed

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

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In2Active (Live Life Get Active)

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Pickle-ball/Table Tennis/Badminton



Walking and Scope Balloon Football.

The “Be Active Brimbank” Facebook page provides promotions and

information on physical activity events and programs in Brimbank. The

page currently has 626 followers.

100% completed

Continue to deliver a range of programs and

services from Brimbank Leisure Centres that meet

the needs of the Brimbank community

Delivered a range of programs and activities this quarter including:



Women only swimming and gym in partnership with IPC Health



The ‘AllSWIM’ learn to swim access program providing lessons to

110 children with disabilities



Beat it and Life! program for people with Diabetes



Gym, fitness, and swim opportunities for disadvantaged people at

Sunshine through Reclink (200 members)



Themed breakfast and afternoon tea events for members (Breast

Cancer, Heart week and Bowel Cancer awareness)



Mind body 6-week challenge



Reformer Pilates 6 week-engagement challenge.

100% completed

Finalise planning and commence upgrade and

renewal works to the Sunshine Leisure Centre

(SLC) outdoor pool liner and outdoor change

rooms.

Completed the planning process for the upgrade and renewal works.

Conducted a tender process in the first half of 2024. No suitably

qualified or skilled tenderers were identified.

The project will be retendered, following a specification review, in July

August 2024 with a view to completing the planned works between

March and December 2025.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

Adopt and implement the updated Sports Facility

Development Plan (SFDP).

This action was completed in Quarter 2.

100% completed

Finalise the Sports Feasibility Study for Sydenham

Park.

This action was completed in Quarter 3.

100% completed

Complete Female Sports Facilities Upgrades at

Robert Bruce Pavilion sports change rooms to

increase equity, access and opportunities for

existing and emerging female participants and

officials in sport and active recreation.

Completed the upgrades this quarter. An official opening was held with

State Government on June 14th, 2024.

100% completed

Deliver Brimbank’s Gender Equality Action Plan

(GEAP)

Delivered GEAP actions including:



Gender Equality training for over 900 employees in 50 sessions



The procurement and introduction of an Anonymous Reporting Tool

(ART) for staff to anonymously discuss and report workplace

concerns including bullying and harassment



Drafting the Sexual Harassment Policy to coincide with the

introduction of ART.

100% completed

Support

increased

gender equality

and reduce

gender-based

violence

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.

Delivered the following initiatives targeted to women aged 45+:



Beginner and intermediate computer classes in different locations



Practice Your English classes across multiple sites



Advice and referrals addressing isolation, citizenship applications,

certificate course enrolment, job interview preparation, and family

violence support services



Partnered with Victoria University to implement the Your Career Your

Way program, helping women to re-enter the workforce



Established a collaborative partnership with BaptCare to offer group

support sessions for women experiencing family violence.

100% completed

Provide

community

health and

wellbeing

services across

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.

This quarter:



Child Safety Reporting posters were updated and distributed to

front-facing Council facilities



Animated child safety videos were finalised (in collaboration with

other local governments) for promotion in July - August 2024

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status



Council participated in the Commissioner for Children and Young

People's Community of Practice meetings



Planned child safety and reporting information sessions to be rolled

out to staff out in the next financial year.

Council continues working to enhance Brimbank staff skills and improve

support for vulnerable children and families. A Child Safe and Wellbeing

review is currently underway and will be 100% completed by mid-July.

This is part of Council’s ongoing work in this space is to ensure

Council's policies and procedures are consistent with current legislation

and reflective of best practice.

the lifespan

Support young people to engage with school and

access health and wellbeing supports.

Commenced discussions with well-being and leadership staff from eight

primary and five secondary schools, based on the results of the

Resilient Youth Australia Survey. This will assist the development of

targeted information regarding youth mental health support and

psychosocial programs that factor the needs of young people identified

through the survey.

100% completed

Finalise the Brimbank LGBTQIA+ Action Plan

2023-2027 and commence implementation of year

one actions.

Commenced delivering actions in the LGBTQIA+ Implementation Plan

following Council endorsement of the overarching Action Plan in

November 2023. This included:



Hosting several key IDAHOBIT events across various council

departments, with over 400 attendees.



Raising the LGBTQIA+ Progress Pride flag in May.



Organising a Drag Trivia event at Sunshine Library, attended by 40

people



Delivery of the LGBTQIA+ youth programs.

Support safe

100% completed

and inclusive

communities

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.

Facilitated a meeting of the Safety and Wellbeing Partnership in May

2024, with a focus on alcohol and other drugs (AOD). The Partnership

discussed ways to progress AOD prevention and early intervention in

Brimbank, continuing conversations held with cohealth and IPC Health

last quarter.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

Facilitated two Hotspots working group meetings, in April and June

2024, to monitor local hotspots and coordinate service responses.

Hotspots discussed included Errington Reserve, St Albans and Sunshine

Activity Centres, and Watergardens Shopping Centre precinct.

Supported various community safety initiatives led by other agencies

across Brimbank. This includes Empowering Communities (The Youth

Junction Inc) and Target ZERO (West Justice).

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.

Awarded the project to install feature lighting in Princess Lane, St

Albans. The project has commenced with most elements ordered.

There is a wait time for the lighting elements with works due to be

completed by September 2024.

85% completed

Reduce social exclusion and isolation and improve

wellbeing through innovative Neighbourhood

Houses programming that engages and works

alongside local community members.

Offered the following initiatives that promote inclusion and wellbeing:



Activities focussed on engagement for people of all ages and abilities

e.g. ballroom dancing, yoga, gardening, cooking and art



Social connection programs with a focus on mental health.

Collaborated with fifteen organisations, reaching more than 3,000

participants



Men’s Health programming through a series of events and activities,

connecting with more than 350 men



The Derrimut School Holiday Program



Engagement sessions to connect seniors and CALD (Culturally and

Linguistically Diverse) communities with vital support services.

Support and

100% completed

advocate to

reduce risk

factors

impacting

vulnerable

communities

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.

Achieved the following outcomes for people with disability in Brimbank:



Hosted a Jobs Showcase at Brimbank Learning Futures (BLF) during

careers week in May. The event offered networking opportunities

and featured a diverse range of employment and training

opportunities and disability support services.



Participated in the Brimbank Seniors and Carers Expo and Healthy

Ageing Expo, promoting the value of volunteering for people with

disabilities, seniors, and carers.



Promoted the availability of Library Auslan interpreters for Council

events and activities

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status



Employed swimming instructors with autism at Leisure Centres to

deliver swimming programs for children with autism



Supported the delivery of funded Brimbank Community Grants

projects, including:

o

Inclusion Melbourne: Building the capacity of businesses and

community organisations to support employment pathways and

community access, inclusion, and participation for people with

cognitive disability

o

Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc: An

education and wellbeing program focused on health, wellbeing,

and work readiness for those with dual diagnoses of mental

health and disability.

Finalise and complete the co-design process for

the Carer space at the Keilor Downs Community

Centre.

The Carers Space Establishment Committee - with membership of local

carers, Carers Victoria and Council - supported the co-design of the

Carers Space over a six-month period. Completed the Expression of

Interest process to select service providers for the space.

A Pilot Project to oversee the use of the space will commence in 2024-

2025 for a trial period of two years. The two-year timeframe includes

evaluation.

100% completed

Embed Brimbank’s Homelessness Protocol,

providing training and collaborating across council,

service providers and local businesses.

During this quarter, 33 homelessness notifications were received by

Council and referred to homelessness support services where relevant.

In the first half of 2024, a review of the internal Homelessness Protocol

was undertaken. Some refinements to the standard operating

procedures were made, and recommendations to build staff capacity

and improve external service responses were approved by the

Executive Leadership Team in June 2024.

100% completed

Support and

advocate to

reduce risk

factors

impacting

vulnerable

communities

Engage with registered housing associations

(community housing providers) to identify

opportunities to increase supply of social and

affordable housing.

In April 2024, a meeting took place with Homes Victoria to discuss the

current status of the Victorian government's Big Housing Build and the

involvement of local government in facilitating new projects.

Opportunities to enhance the availability of social and affordable

housing are being explored through the submission of planning

applications and referrals to the Council.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

Undertake a review of Library Services to

maximise the service and program reach to the

Brimbank community.

Concluded library review with 7 priority recommendations and 40

continuous improvement recommendations identified. The

recommendations aim to enhance operational effectiveness, service

quality, and patron experience, reflecting ongoing commitment to

excellence and community service.

100% completed

Provide and promote a broad range of

opportunities for the community to engage with

diverse art forms.

Provided a range of opportunities for the community to engage with art

including:



19 performances at the Bowery Theatre, attended by 2,370 people,

including co-presenting two residency projects and delivering two

performances for the Resonate music series, employing 48 artists

with co-funding from Creative Victoria



A growing youth arts program with a new FReeZA committee with

60 attendees, and workshops with over 200 attendees and

performances



40 community arts workshops for participants of all ages and one

arts masterclass



A comprehensive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and

cultural program of arts sessions for 10 families, employment of five

artists, a career development and mentoring program for 16

students and an arts workshop for 50 students



Seven visual arts exhibitions



INfuse artist development sessions



Support for thirteen creatives in the art studio program.

Enable social,

100% completed

cultural and

artistic

expression

Improve processes for Street Art delivery including

extending online self-guided public art trails across

the municipality

Delivered the following street art achievements this quarter:



Installed two new public artworks by Aboriginal artists at Sunvale

Community Park



Distributed two of the first Public Art Trail Maps and associated video

profiles featuring five artists



Implemented the inaugural public vote on mural design via ‘Your

Say Brimbank’ and in-person community consultation



Delivered two new murals at Monash Pizzey Reserve and St Albans

Community Centre.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

Finalise and commence implementation of the

2023-2025 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

(including arts and cultural programming)

Adopted the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024-2026 in

June 2024, and:



Conducted monthly Reconciliation Working Group meetings to

promote and integrate reconciliation across Council



Hosted bi-monthly meetings with Brimbank's Traditional Custodians

Wurundjeri Council. The Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Consultative Committee held the quarterly meetings with

Bunurong Land Council



Collaborated with West Melbourne Councils and IPC Health to

maintain the Deadly Western Connections website



Celebrated National Reconciliation Week 2024 by organising the

third ‘Ask Aunty/Ask Uncle’ conversation for staff and various

activities for community members of all ages and abilities at

different locations.

Geographic Names Victoria gazetted 'yaluk barring', meaning river trail

in Woi-wurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, as the new name

for Sydenham Park.

Continue our

100% completed

commitment to

respecting and

recognising

Aboriginal and

Torres Strait

Islander

peoples and

culture

Continue to support the pilot of an Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander run Community Hub.

Continued working with an Aboriginal cultural advisor and a respected

Elder to guide and provide cultural insight into supporting Cooinda's

establishment, including:



Recruiting a part time Cooinda Coordinator as per the Department of

Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) funding requirements



Working with Cooinda representatives, and Department of Fairness,

Families and Housing, to build their capacity to become a

community-managed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre



Supporting the Cooinda Coordinator in program planning and

delivery to create a culturally safe space for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander peoples and promote and facilitate reconciliation by

building relationships, respect and trust with diverse Brimbank

communities.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April - June 2024)

Action Status

Continue our

commitment to

respecting and

recognising

Aboriginal and

Torres Strait

Islander

peoples and

culture

Implement Year Five actions of the Brimbank

Cultural Heritage Strategy 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.

Facilitated staff cultural heritage training in May 2024.

Concluded the Brimbank Cultural Heritage Strategy 2018-2023, with

relevant ongoing actions incorporated into the Brimbank Reconciliation

Action Plan, which was adopted by Council adopted in June 2024.

100% completed

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.

Completed consultations and reviews with a range of stakeholders,

including service providers, community members, and staff.

A new proposed matured, evidence-based framework that aims to

reflect the community's needs and changing landscape will be

presented to the next term of Council for consideration.

100% completed

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.



Exploring the possibility of Arts and Culture

and Disability categories to run alongside

Festivals and Events category as part of the

Community Grants program.

Achievements this quarter include:



Successfully organising and executing five community-led festivals

and events



Conducting eight Festivals and Events Training Program sessions,

designed to provide practical knowledge on topics such as

contractors and suppliers, risk management, event permits, and

accessible events



Completing a comprehensive community event manual to ensure

compliance and manage risks associated with community-led

festivals and events. The manual will be available for distribution in

July 2024.

100% completed

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Places and spaces

Places and Spaces – Our Services

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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)

Liveable and connected neighbourhoods that support healthy and sustainable futures

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Sustainability in focus

–

My Smart Garden

My Smart Garden is a free program that helps residents grow food, create shelter from the sun and wind, create homes for native

plants and animals, use water wisely and reduce waste. Council works in collaboration with eleven partner Councils to deliver the

program, which has been recognised by several awards, most recently being a finalist in the prestigious National Banksia

Sustainability Awards under the Healthy Planet, Healthy People category.

Olives to Oil Westside

Most recently, Brimbank delivered the Olives to Oil Westside 2024 series of events in partnership with CERES and Hobsons Bay,

Maribyrnong, and Wyndham Councils. Residents dropped off their locally harvested olives at one of two Olive Drop-Off Days and

picked-up their fresh olive oil at the Olive Oil Collection and Celebration Day in late June. The celebration Day featured nine event

stalls, seven gardening workshops, musicians and children’s activities and was attended by approximately 400 people.

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Implement the Road Rehabilitation and Surfacing

Program as part of Council’s 2023/2024 Capital

Works Program.

Completed the annual road rehabilitation and resurfacing programs

with an addition of 10 projects that were brought forward and

delivered in 2023-2024. Two other projects are nearing completion.

Changes to the Road Rehabilitation and Surfacing Program were

reported to Council. Overall, Council has delivered more than the

original program on time, within budget and to a high standard.

100% completed

Undertake traffic surveys in Albion area to

determine traffic volumes and speeds

Finalised the traffic surveys and analysis and prepared a response for

the resident who raised this issue, indicating officers are proposing to

install a bus-friendly flat top road hump in one of the areas of

concern, Sydney Street in Albion.

Officers are also investigating speeding and ‘rat running’ concerns

along Burnewang Street which (subject to the outcome of

investigations) may also result in a proposal to install traffic calming

devices along this street. The investigation is expected to be

completed by the end of 2024.

100% completed

Contribute to the

transformation of

the transport

network to be

active,

sustainable,

connected, and

equitable

Continue implementation of the Brimbank Cycling

and Walking Strategy to provide a network that

supports active transport.

Continued implementation of the Brimbank Cycling and Walking

Strategy, with the following projects completed or underway:



Shared user path Green Gully Close to Denbigh Court -

construction complete



Local off-road cycle route connection program - Glengala Road -

construction complete



George Street Streetscape Upgrade, Sunshine - construction

complete (Part of Road Rehabilitation Program - Creating Streets

for People Policy Implementation)



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

Creek path, St. Albans - tender documents have been prepared

with agreement and approvals being sought



Wright Street shared user path - concept design complete with

detailed design underway



Replacement of shared trails segments identified as poor condition

- Kororoit Creek Shared User Path, Sunshine West - design

underway

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Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Jones Creek trail extension - planning permit obtained a

nd

detailed

design complete



Taylors Creek Shared User Path - design underway



Kororoit Creek Shared User Path extension - design underway



Taylors Lakes Easement Shared User Path - design complete with

the Cultural Heritage Management Plan process underway.

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.

Engaged with community on the concept design for the Glengala

Road Village. This will be presented to Council at the July 2024

Council meeting.

Reviewed Council’s Naturestrip Guidelines. Officers are considering

the best approach to guiding community plantings on nature strips,

to ensure safety and good amenity are maintained

Construction of the East Esplanade Streetscape is programmed for

2024/25, subject to Council approval. This construction is aligned

with the road rehabilitation program, Construction of the combined

project is programmed to be completed by June 2025.

Showcase and

100% completed

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

Completed the following works:



Moorland Park Fitness Stations (Cairnlea)



Shearwater Meadow Playground (Cairnlea)



Station Waters Reserve paths, playgrounds, BBQ, park furniture

and tree planting (Cairnlea)



Bellara Crescent Reserve Playground (Kealba)



Keilor Downs Recreational Reserve circuit path (Keilor Downs)

Kings Park Reserve Netball Court (Kings Park)



Simmie Street Playground (Sunshine West).

Delays in the tender process for Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve and

permit approvals for the Delahey Dog Off Leash Reserve means the

following projects are now budgeted for delivery in 2024/2025:



Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve Flagship Park (Cairnlea) - works are

awarded and due to commence in August 2024



Larisa Reserve Neighbourhood Park (St Albans) - this project is in

the planning approvals phase and will be delivered in 2024/2025.

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Constructing a dog off leash reserve in

Delahey.



Delahey Dog Off Leash Reserve (Delahey) - currently in planning

permit approval phase. Redesign of concept was required due to

previously unidentified native vegetation on site. The project will

be delivered in 2024.

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.

Completed an ‘

which:



Identified park and playground sites in Brimbank suitable for full

or partial fencing



Considered a strategic approach to locating primary sites (ones

with a range of diverse park and playground facilities and catering

to users with Autism Spectrum Disorder) and secondary sites

(basic park and playground facilities within a local catchment).

Delivery of fencing to these reserves would be subject to community

engagement and further design refinement at each site. The report

and additional investigations may inform the development of the

proposed open space strategy. Fencing works, if supported, will occur

either as standalone projects or incorporated into scheduled park

upgrades, pending the scope of works.

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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.

Progressed the following:



Sydenham Park Stage 1 trails and rest area works. Park signage

for stage 1 is expected to be delivered in August 2024 - following

Wurundjeri approval



Kings Road extension trail design is underway. Works to construct

are proposed for 2025/2026 FY, subject to budget approval



Confluence trail design is underway. Construction of some minor

sections of track are complete to address drainage and scouring



Submitted a Heritage Victoria and Planning application for

modifications to Robertson's Homestead. Heritage Victoria have

approved modifications (with conditions). Planning approval has

been received with a contract for works awarded. The building

permit is due in July 2024, after which site works will commence.



Completed repairs to the Robertson's Homestead shearing shed to

protect internal and external elements from the elements.

90% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Sydenham Park Stage 1 signage fabrication was paused to allow

incorporation of the Park’s new name. This has delayed the

signage installation to the first quarter of the 2024-2025 financial

year.



Further strategic work will be required to determine future use of

the site.

As part of the Public Toilet Strategy 2018-2030,

design new toilet at Sunshine Reserve Sunshine

West

Completed design work for the 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. Service

connection works were designed and installed in 2024.

100% completed

Continue activating informal Youth ‘Pop up’ spaces

that meet the informal health and wellbeing needs

of young people

Commenced further collaborations with local youth services to plan a

2024 Spring/Summer youth activities program including pop-ups.

Building on the success of the program with 10 activations over the

year, these support young people experiencing vulnerability to access

safe and inclusive spaces, connect with workers and increase their

awareness of available support services. A schedule of activities will be

advertised on the Brimbank Youth Services website.

100% completed

Address the current and future indoor court needs

of the Brimbank community through the

implementation of the Keilor Basketball Netball

Stadium Business Plan.

Further implementation of the Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium

Business Plan saw:



Delivery of a new Electronic Booking System for all bookings,

accompanied by a new website



Full uptake of the ‘Cohera’ door counting system ensuring accurate

reporting of stadium attendance.

100% completed

Provide

community

facilities that are

responsive and

adaptable to

community needs

Provide

community

facilities that are

responsive and

adaptable to

community needs

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

Completed all planned 2023-2024 works:



Ardeer Reserve sportsground reconstruction



Sassella Park Tennis Court lighting



JR Parsons Tennis Pavilion Detailed Design

In addition, the planned multi financial year projects have met their

completion targets for tasks in 2023-2024. These will be completed

in 2024-2025:

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



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.



The Lloyd Reserve new sports pavilion project started in November

2023 and tracking well (80% complete) and will be completed

early in the 2024/25 financial year.



Detail design is underway at J.R. Parsons Reserve Multisport

pavilion



The Selwyn Reserve Cricket Nets project started in May and will be

completed in September 2024.



The Tennis Pavilion at Lionheart Reserve project commenced in

June 2024 and the bulk of the work will be completed in 2024-

2025.

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 childcare centres



Facility access upgrades at Overnewton

Gatehouse Hall



Toilet upgrades at Sydenham Children's Hub,

Delahey Community Centre, Keilor Village

Kinder, Deer Park Hall, Orama Street Childcare

Centre.

Completed all 2023-2024 projects identified in the Brimbank

Community Services and Infrastructure Plan.

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Provide

community

facilities that are

responsive and

adaptable to

community needs

Commence the update of the Brimbank

Community Services and Infrastructure Plan

(CSIP).

Although the update to the CSIP continues in 2024-2025, all budgeted

and designated tasks have been completed for the 2023-2024

financial year including Council adopting the CSIP Policy.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Continue to meet the performance requirements of

the Brimbank Environmentally Sustainable Design

Framework in development and implementation of

new Council facilities and refurbishments.

In 2023-2024, Council implemented the Environmentally Sustainable

Design (ESD) Framework in building projects and committed to

achieving net zero emissions from Council operations by 2030. Notable

projects include the Sunshine West Community Centre, Robert Bruce

Pavilion Renovation, and Lloyd Reserve Soccer/Cricket Pavilion

Upgrade.

New facilities won't have fixed gas appliances and existing ones will be

replaced with electric alternatives during upgrades or renovations.

Designs for the all-electric upgrades to Dempster Park Children's and

Community Centre, Parsons Reserve Football/Cricket Pavilion, and

Dempster Park Tennis Refurbishment meet ESD framework

requirements.

100% completed

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.

Completed a review of the Sustainable Water Management Strategy. A

draft Integrated Water Management (IWM) Strategy 2024-2034 in

development.

Continued collaboration with key partners in integrated water

management. In April 2024, an IWM Forum finalised the Maribyrnong

and Werribee Catchment Integrated Water Management Action Plans.

Maximise urban

100% completed

greening through

increased tree

canopy cover and

integrated water

management

Upgrade the storm-water harvesting system at

Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Downs.

Council decided not to proceed with sports facilities at Green Gully

Reserve at the Council meeting on 16 April 2024. Work on designing

and upgrading the storm-water harvesting system is deferred.

Reassessment of the area’s irrigation needs is required following the

Council decision.

The future informal use of the site will be investigated in the upcoming

Creating Better Parks Open Space and Playground Policy and Plan

update.

Project deferred

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Further implement the Brimbank Climate

Emergency Plan 2020-2025:



Electrify Keilor Community Hub and West

Sunshine Community Centre



Deliver the Solar PV (panels) on Sports Pavilions

Program.



Work with Western Alliance for Greenhouse

Action (WAGA) Councils on the Victorian Climate

Resilient Councils program.



Explore options for renewable energy for local

business.

Facilitated further progress in the implementation of Council’s

Brimbank Climate Emergency Plan 2020-2025, including:



The complete electrification of West Sunshine Community Centre

in 2023-2024, with all gas equipment replaced by electric

alternatives on-site.



Completion of detailed design for the electrification of Keilor

Community Hub, with plans for electrification works in 2024-2025.



Ongoing work on the Victorian Climate Resilient Councils (VCRC)

program to develop resources to assist Councils in managing

climate-related risks



Continued our partnership with 30 other Victorian Councils in the

Business Renewables Buying Group Project.

100% completed

Develop a background paper on opportunities and

options for providing electric vehicle charging to

the community.

Developed the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Discussion Paper. This

was considered at a council briefing on 23 April 2024. The discussion

paper explored the role Council can play in helping to facilitate EV

charging infrastructure for the community. Further work to support

the expansion of EV charging infrastructure will be undertaken in

2024-2025 as recommended in the discussion paper.

100% completed

Take action on

Climate

Emergency by

working towards a

carbon neutral

Brimbank

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.

Completed the following this quarter:



The business case to determine the feasibility of the construction

of a solar farm at Sunshine Energy Park



A degasification plan for Council facilities. The Plan categorises all

Council facilities that use gas and provides directions for their

degasification.

100% completed

Collaborate with

community in

addressing

climate change &

impacts on health

Facilitate community capacity building initiatives

including:



Supporting ‘Friends of’ and other environment

groups that are helping to address climate

change and its impacts on health

This quarter, Council collaborated with Friends Groups, neighbouring

Councils, and local organisations like the Maribyrnong River and

Waterways Association to host 13 conservation-themed events. These

events attracted over 700 participants, engaging them in restoration

and educational activities.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Delivering the climate emergency stream of the

Brimbank Community Grants Program to help

the community to respond to climate change.



The annual Environmental Events Calendar

Opened the 2024 Climate Emergency Stream Community Grants

program, inviting applications from community to implement projects

that fall under the five themes of the Climate Emergency Plan: People

Power, 100% Renewable, Green and Cool, Resilient Rebuild and

Circular Economy.

Explore establishing a network of 'cooler spaces'

across the municipality using existing Council and

community facilities.

The period from April-May was cooler and hence there was no need

to open or extend the hours of our libraries, the Brimbank Aquatic

and Wellness Centre or other buildings for this purpose. The provision

of this service for community will continue on a business as usual

basis during heat wave periods.

100% completed

Continue conservation land management actions

of weed control, biomass reduction, pest animal

control and planting/direct seeding on

conservation assets.



Conducted high-threat weed control across all sites with integrated

pest-animal control being performed on sensitive sites



Completed scheduled ecological burns

Council has received $400,000 grant funding for conservation land

management projects to be delivered over the next two financial years

along Kororoit Creek and at yaluk barring Park.

100% completed

Review and update the Brimbank Biodiversity

Strategy.

Completed reviews of the Brimbank Biodiversity Strategy and

Brimbank Habitat Connectivity Plan. These were presented to Council

in June 2024.

A new Biodiversity Strategy, incorporating the Habitat Connectivity

Plan, is in development. This will be presented to Council prior to

being released for community consultation. Initial community

engagement for this project involved the Brimbank Community Panel,

representatives from the Wurundjeri and Bunurong communities, and

internal staff.

100% completed

Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

Support environment groups and ‘Friends of’

groups to deliver revegetation or restoration

projects within the municipality.

Partnered with ‘Friends of Kororoit Creek’ for a World Environment

Day community planting and celebrations in June. A total of 80

volunteers planted over 1000 shrubs.

Council continues to assist established ‘Friends’ groups with ongoing

ecological advice and materials, including a new Friends group for

Taylors Creek.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

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.

Presented the Habitat Connectivity Plan 2018 - 2023 to Council for a

final review, prior to incorporating the Plan into the next Biodiversity

Strategy.

Engaged twelve landholders in the Green Wedge area of Brimbank in

the Sustainable Land Management Incentive scheme. The scheme

funded activities including weed and rabbit control and native plant

revegetation.

Commenced rectification works in the vandalised areas of Paramount

Grasslands, with weed control activities and the collection of

genetically diverse seeds to spread into the landscape in the spring

season. The site responds well to the weed control, with some

surrounding grassland species naturally seeding into the damaged

area.

100% completed

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 the Nature Places program in Bon Thomas Reserve,

including fencing, rock work and the secondary path.

A total of 2528 semi-mature street trees have been planted in Kings

Park, Deer Park and St Albans so far as part of the 2024 tree planting

season.

100% completed

Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

Increase the

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.

Conducted fauna surveys in the municipality, including bird surveys

at Sydenham Park

Installed Protective fencing for conservation reserves at Bon Thomas

grasslands and Myuna ephemeral wetland.

Completed five-year management plans for high value grasslands:

Pioneer Park, Denton Avenue, Isabella Williams, Laverton Creek and

Paramount Grasslands.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

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.

Successfully completed the desexing program, in partnership with

local organisations, for the 2023/2024 financial year. Plans are in

place to offer similar and expanded programs throughout the

upcoming financial year 2024/2025. Further awareness campaigns will

be conducted to build on the success of these initiatives.

100% completed

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).

Completed the research project that monitored the performance and

benefits of the use of crushed recycled glass on Brimbank roads.

The final evaluation report from the Australian Road and research

Board (ARRB) is due. This will provide Council with product

specifications for the new asphalt mix so that it can be implemented

into Council's annual road rehabilitation program.

100% completed

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.

The use of surveillance cameras has helped target historical dumping

locations. Further assessment of the data will be carried out to confirm

the best surveillance locations for the new financial year.

100% completed

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).

Completed the following actions aligned with Recycling Victoria - A

New Economy Policy:



Continued to work with Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)

administrators (TOMRA & Cleanaway) to expand the network of

CDS sites on council owned land, with three (3) fully established

and two (2) more accepted sites being implemented



Undertook residential bin audits to determine bin contents to

inform introduction of separate glass collection service on 1 July

2027



Continued to change over garbage bin lids from dark green to red,

with new requests and repairs



Continued to promote increase of voluntary Food Organics and

Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service prior to implementation

of compulsory service - now planned for 2027.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objectives

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Increase the

extent and

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

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.

Achievements this quarter include:



Increased promotion of Food Organics and Garden Organics

collection service resulting in voluntary uptake increasing from

59% to 63.5%



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

Litter Strategy (2018-2028) (A 5-year implementation plan will

be developed and presented to Council in 2025)



A 27.4% recycling diversion of recyclable metals, plastics, and

mattresses as part of the hard waste collection service



Awarding a new Hard Waste Collection Service Contract to WM

Waste Management for an initial term of 3 years commencing 1

July 2024



Awarding a new Recycling Processing Service Contract to

Cleanaway for an initial term of 5 years commencing 1 July

2024.

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Opportunity and Prosperity

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

A future focused, transforming city where all have opportunities to learn and earn

Opportunity and Prosperity

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Promoting Investment in Brimbank

Chinese Business Migrants Meetup at

Council

This quarter, as part of Council’s Investment Attraction

Program, Council’s Economic Development Unit hosted the

first networking event exclusively for Chinese Business

Migrants. Participants were provided with the opportunity to

meet and collaborate while they gathered information on

local settlement and investment support, and Council staff

introduced a new customised business mentoring program

for Mandarin-speaking business migrants.

The event concluded with a bus tour of investment options in

Sunshine and St Albans town centres, current development

sites in Deer Park, as well as industrial estates in Keilor Park

and Tullamarine.

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

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 this quarter, including:



Publication and distribution of nine Brimbank Business e-Bulletins



Delivery and/or promotion of three business workshops



Promoting and implementing two business link meetups



Recruiting and commencing delivery of the Ignite start-up

program



Delivery of the second Brimbank Business Breakfast for 2023-

2024



Convening the inaugural meeting of the Brimbank Economic and

Employment Advisory Group.

Council has delivered a diverse range of communication, networking

and business development initiatives and events that promote

business growth and employment

Grow and

100% completed

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

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.

Worked to promote and attract investments, including:



Translation of the Investment Prospectus to Vietnamese and

Chinese languages



Promoting Brimbank as an investment opportunity through

attendance at two relevant forums and responding to three

investment/export enquiries, and the delivery of a presentation at

the launch of the Vietnam-Australia Startups and Innovation

Association



Visiting three local businesses regarding expansion, investment,

and exporting



Facilitating the inaugural Chinese Business Migrants Meetup in

partnership with the Victorian Government's Skilled and Business

Migration Program



Co-designing and facilitating in-language business migrants

mentoring program for Chinese and Vietnamese business

migrants



Ongoing liaison with State Government about investment in

Brimbank. Brimbank has become a local government leader in its

work to promote investment opportunities to culturally and

linguistically diverse investors.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Implement Year Five actions from the Sunshine

Rising Action Plan 2019 - 2024, including:



Delivery of centre management,

communications and marketing initiatives



Commencing a review of the Action Plan



Supporting the Sunshine Business

Association to prepare a five-year Sunshine

Town Centre Marketing and Business

Development Plan



Continuing

to administer the Sunshine

Marketing and Business Development

Special Rate and ensuring the appropriate

distribution of activities across the Sunshine

Town Centre



Continuing to deliver Enjoy Local across the

Sunshine Town Centre, including the

southern side of the Town Centre.

Delivered a range of activities including:



Production and distribution of the Sunshine Rising Summer

newsletter, which is now translated into Vietnamese



A review of quarterly expenditure and income for the Marketing

and Business Development Special Rate



Continued delivery of several programs, including Enjoy Local,

Business Developments and Sunshine Light Up



Convening the quarterly meeting of the Sunshine Partnership

Group as a workshop to inform the preparation of the Sunshine

Rising Action Plan 2025-2030



Preparing a report for Council about the progress to implement

the Sunshine Rising Action Plan 2019 – 2024.

Grow and

100% completed

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

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, including a translated version in Vietnamese



Finalisation of the Funding Agreement for the Marketing and

Business Development Special Rate



A review of the quarterly expenditure and income for the current

Special Rate. Council has worked closely with the St Albans

Business Association Group Inc. to finalise the funding agreement

for the Special Rate, which is an important initiative to support

delivery of marketing and business development initiatives,

including the Lunar New Year Festival



Continued delivery of the Enjoy Local program, including youth

focused activities at Errington Reserve



Ongoing support to the St Albans Business Association



Delivery of the quarterly St Albans Partnership Group meeting



Commenced work to update the Go St Albans Action Plan.

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Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

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 work on the economic analysis of Brimbank's activity

centres, with a draft economic report provided in June 2024. The

economic analysis will be an important input into the update of the

Brimbank Activity Centre Strategy.

Other initiatives, delivered in accordance with the Strategy included

the Local Activation Centre Program, the ‘Think Shop Buy Local’

campaign and Enjoy Local which provide small-scale activities across

local centres in Brimbank, as well as ongoing delivery of Council's

Place Management programs.

Council maintains an important program of business support and

small-scale activations across its network of activity centres.

100% completed

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:



Promotion of business development activities through iHarvest

social media channels



Delivery of two free coworking trial days, two in-residence one

on-one business mentoring clinics and one group masterclass.

During this quarter a total membership of 136 was recorded, with

fifty-two active members.

100% completed

Grow and

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

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.

Prepared draft Amendment C231brim to implement the Brimbank

Industrial Design Guidelines into the Brimbank Planning Scheme

Amendment C225brim was gazetted on 28 June 2024. Officers are

now working with representatives at the Department of Transport and

Planning (DTP) and will deliver a report to Council in 2024-2025.

100% completed

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 quarterly meetings of the Melbourne Airport

Community Aviation Consultation Group & Planning Coordination

Forums. On 18 June 2024 Council officers met with staff from the Dept.

of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications,

and the Arts (Commonwealth Airports Branch) regarding Council's letter

requesting consideration of a compensation scheme for noise in relation

to Melbourne Airport's 3rd Runway.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Continue to work with the Department of

Transport and Planning to finalise the design and

further develop the Sunshine Station Masterplan

Council continues to work with the Department of Transport and

Planning to advocate for the realisation of the Sunshine Station

Masterplan.

100% completed

Continue to promote, partner and advocate for

outcomes described in the Sunshine Priority

Precinct 2050 Vision.

Actioned key steps in the partnership of the Sunshine Priority Precinct

Vision, including:



Adoption of the Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan



Sale of land to the Vietnamese Museum Australia



Commissioning a concept development for the 'Welcome Plaza'



Continuing to partner with State Government on the 2050 Vision

with the release of the Sunshine Precinct's Albion Quarter

Discussion Paper, a major step in the realisation of the urban

renewal of the large area in the north of Sunshine CBD.

Council continues to advocate for the Airport Rail and in particular the

redevelopment of the Sunshine Station Masterplan and the rebuild of

Albion Station.

100% completed

Continue to work with the Department of

Transport and Planning to develop the Albion

Quarter Structure Plan.

The Department of Transport and Planning has released the Albion

Quarter Discussion Paper, a key step in the development of the Albion

Quarter Structure Plan.

100% completed

Enhance

community

opportunities as

a result of major

development and

infrastructure

investment

Finalise the Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan

and begin developing business cases for the first

stages.

The Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan was adopted by Council at the

21 May Council Meeting. The adoption of the Vision Plan follows

extensive community and stakeholder consultation and expert

engineering technical review.

100% completed

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 activities including:



Undertaking a range of work to inform the preparation of a new

Brimbank Visitor Economy Strategy: Two stakeholder workshops,

14 stakeholder interviews and a household and visitor survey.



Negotiating with ‘Amazing Co’ to develop self-drive experiences in

Melbourne’s west



Ongoing support for Western Melbourne Tourism’s Namaste

Westside project



Promotion of Brimbank events and tourism product offerings

through Western Melbourne Tourism’s marketing channels

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Attending and promoting industry events, such as Victorian

Tourism Industry Council’s Choose Tourism Expo



Meeting with key tourism stakeholders in Brimbank and attending

the Western Melbourne Tourism Board meeting.

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.

After considering submissions from community and stakeholders,

Council adopted the Brimbank Housing and Neighbourhood Character

Strategy 2024 at its Meeting on 16 April 2024.

Officers commenced preparation of Amendment C239brim to

implement the Strategy, which Council endorsed at its Meeting on 18

June 2024.

The finalisation of the Brimbank Housing and Neighbourhood

Character Strategy 2024 is the culmination of a significant and robust

program of work that will help Council plan for future housing growth

and development in Brimbank.

Facilitate housing

100% completed

diversity,

population

growth and

development

through planning

and assessment

processes

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.

Undertook a range of activities including:



Convening the quarterly meeting of the heritage advisory

committee



Engaging legal advocates and expert witnesses to represent

Council at the Heritage Council of Victoria Hearing in relation to

the former Sunshine Technical School



Engaging a Heritage Consultant to present to members of the

public on Brimbank's post contact heritage

An audit of the implementation program is scheduled to go to the 20

August 2024 Council Meeting.

100% completed

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.

Delivered the following activities this quarter:



Hosted two tertiary and one Year 11 student placements



Facilitated three young people to deliver the ‘Young at Heart’

Program. The program provides hands-on and interactive digital

learning for older people while socially connecting older and

younger members of the community



Engaged volunteers (who contributed 102 hours on average

weekly, with an annual replacement value of $229,504)



The Success Lab project focussed on Youth Interview Skills.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Engaged young people as contractors for Careers Week, Global

Kitchen program, school holiday programs, Refugee Week event,

and tech help.

Support

economic and

social inclusion

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.

Completed a range of activities this quarter, including:



Two Youth Entrepreneurship Sessions with a total of fifteen young

participants. This included a panel event with young

entrepreneurs and a skills-building workshop.



Initiating planning for the next Makers Market which will work to

create links with Libraries' Makers Space participants.

100% completed

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.

Produced the following BLF outcomes this quarter:



Monthly Linked IRL Networking Sessions, designed by 5 young

people, delivered to 32 young attendees



Expanded connections with schools and other services.



Participated in Victoria University's Pathways in Place Action

Network



Collaborated with the Ardoch Foundation during careers week.

Engaged 28 students from Sunshine College and 12 council staff

members in Speed Careers Reverse Interview Sessions.

Support

100% completed

community

access to

education and

jobs

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 of a range of employment programs and initiatives to

local businesses including Women in Fire-Fighting careers; First

Nations Mob Tech Program and Indigenous Procurement; Westpac

Employment Opportunities; and the Veteran’s Job Fair



Co-coordination and promotion of Brimbank Careers Week;

Brimbank Local Jobs Showcase; All West Job Expo; Career

Counselling Programs; and SheForce White Card



Promoting Council tenders



Delivering a “Winning Government Tenders” workshop



Attended twenty-seven meetings and/or seminars with providers

and employers to facilitate employment outcomes including

transition to work and apprenticeships. This included Workforce

Australia, Disability Employment, Justworks, Inclusion Melbourne,

NDIS, Mentors, Jesuit Social Services & Multicultural Consulting.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

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.

Work progresses on Epalock Crescent Kindergarten, Dempster Park

Children's and Community Centre and St Albans East Kindergarten.

Discussions with the Department of Education and Early Learning

Centres at Sunshine and Kings Park Primary Schools continue

regarding planned kindergartens on school sites and co-location of

Maternal and Child Health and other early years services.

The continued review and update of Brimbank Community Services

and Infrastructure Plan will inform future strategic investment in

kindergarten infrastructure. Early years facilities fit for purpose audits

are part of this process.

100% completed

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.

Libraries created lifelong learning opportunities through partnerships

including:



Victoria University Jobs and Skills Centre to deliver one on one

career counselling sessions, for jobseekers to receive tailored

advice regarding their careers to improve their employability



‘Lively.org’ to train two young people to deliver intergenerational

digital literacy in the community. The young people now have

skills and experience to support future employment



Council’s Early Years Team to provide a Raising Readers Program.

This program provided vulnerable families in the community with

a literacy pack and an introduction to the libraries to learn about

what they can access such as story times, young scientists, and

Lego clubs through to programs such as computer classes for the

parents. It also encourages families to read together and learn

about the importance of literacy development and learning

through play in a friendly and fun environment.

60,176 people attended library programs and 821,913 people visiting

library branches. Brimbank libraries loaned 1,468,782 items for the

year, contributing significantly to community learning outcomes.

100% completed

Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across

generations

Update Council’s Lifelong Learning Baseline

Measures to monitor outcomes and support

advocacy.

The action was completed in Quarter 1.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across

generations

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.

Developed, tested and launched automatic renewals for the Library

Management System, with a very successful 99% adoption rate by the

community. The new process has coincided with an approximate 30%

increase in collections usage, with positive feedback from the

community on ease of use.

The refreshed library website currently in development includes an

Aboriginal webpage. The draft was completed with members of the

Aboriginal community. Sunshine Library launched the mural painted

by Auntie Jeanie in the Children's area. This has created a more

welcoming space for community and an opportunity for members of

the community to explore Aboriginal heritage.

Worked with the Arts and Culture team to increase the reach of digital

skill development in the ‘

program for young

people. The program focused on developing skills to use the variety

Maker Space equipment and social connection. At the end of the

program all young people reported they had improved digital literacy

skills, mental wellbeing, and creativity.

100% completed

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.

Provided a series of diverse digital literacy and community

engagement programs, including:



‘e-Help’ sessions, workshops, classes from basic to advanced PC

skills, multilingual tech sessions and sessions for members with

disabilities



iPad courses for seniors



Coding for children



Cyber safety sessions



Creative workshops in manuscript writing, podcasting, and digital

design



The introduction of loanable digitisation equipment so patrons can

convert analogue formats such as VHS tapes and floppy disks to

digital formats.

In total, 2211 participants aged 8 to 80+ attended 812 digital

literacy sessions during 2023-2024.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Investigate and deliver a training program for

community volunteers to improve digital skills

and enhance wellbeing for older adults.

A group of Brimbank young people have been trained to teach adults

computer skills with these programs planned for delivery in 2024-

2025.

100% completed

Work towards developing a technology

innovation space at Deer Park library.

The action was completed in Quarter 1.

100% completed

Work towards

improving digital

access and

inclusion

Continue to facilitate opportunities to increase

the accessibility of Council’s digital

communications and services to a wider

audience.

Work on Council’s website was hampered by a series of technical

glitches which delayed new work and updates. By 30 June, however,

processes were in place to resolve the website backlog and resume

continuous improvement, including ongoing attention to initiatives

that improve accessibility.

100% completed

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Leadership and Governance

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



Procurement



Revenue



Risk and Compliance

A high performing organisation that enacts the vision and decision of Council through

quality and innovative services

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“

Chat(bot)ing

”

to our customers

In a recent consultation with community members, Council was pleased to hear how much

our residents appreciate Council’s live chat function and engaging with Council Customer

Service staff behind the Brimby ‘Chat bot.’

So, what happens

behind the scenes?

Between January and June 2024, Customer Service Officers provided ‘chat-bot’

services and support to

more than

2,400

Brimbank residents.

A customer enters Council’s website https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/,

clicks on the ‘Brimby Chat Now’ button at the base of the webpage and

makes their written enquiry.

One of our Customer Service Officers is notified through their screen

which shows different ‘doorways’ through which the virtual customer

enters depending on their enquiry.

The Customer Service Officer knows the category of the enquiry by the

doorway entered. They are then able to communicate (‘virtual chat) with

the customer, getting more details and providing assistance.

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Undertake a process of deliberative engagement

to inform a full review and update of Brimbank’s

Community Engagement Policy.

Adopted the revised Community Engagement Policy, informed by a

deliberative engagement process, at the May 2024 Council Meeting.

The Community Engagement Policy is available on Council's website

for public access.

100% completed

Utilise the newly established Community Panel to

help inform community consultation on Council

plans, strategies, and projects.

Engaged the Brimbank Community Voice panel to inform the

development of the Customer Experience Strategy and the

Integrated Transport Strategy.

A variety of engagement methods were applied across the two

consultations to enhance panel member participation and

experience. This included surveys and both online and face to face

workshops.

100% completed

Value community

input through

models of

deliberative

engagement and

co-design

Continue to administer the H.V. McKay Memorial

Gardens Strategic Management Group meetings

to provide direction for the management and

development of the Gardens.

Administered the HV McKay Memorial Gardens Strategic

Management Group meetings, this quarter, as per the planned

schedule for 2023-2024.

100% completed

Maintain Emergency Management Planning

Reform at the Municipal level.

Council has met its obligation of facilitating four Municipal

Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) meetings per

calendar year and responding to emergency incidents as required.

Support

100% completed

community

resilience and

continue

emergency

management

planning to be

prepared for any

future incidents

or shocks

Continue to implement recommendations from a

review of emergency management and resilience

planning completed in 2022.

Continued implementation of recommendations from the review of

emergency management and resilience planning. This included:



Completion of new Municipal Emergency Management Plan



Continued operation of Municipal Emergency Management

Planning Committee



Renewal of Municipality Emergency Management Sub-Plans -

Heatwave, Relief and Recovery, Pandemic and Fire Management.

100% completed

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.

Advocacy highlights this quarter included:



A government announcement for new and improved bus services

in Melbourne’s west



An extension of funding for the ‘Homes for Families’ program



More funding for three Brimbank schools



Expansion of the Westside Lodge public residential rehabilitation

facility

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Launch of the ‘Improving the Calder Highway’ advocacy

brochure, which attracted significant media coverage



Increased funding allocation for Brimbank under the ‘Roads to

Recovery’ program



The Jobs Victoria Mentors Program, targeting over 4,000

residents from five disadvantaged LGAs, including Brimbank



Release of the Albion Quarter Structure Plan discussion paper



The Independent mediator’s recommendation that both State

and Federal Governments progress the development of the

Sunshine Precinct as the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail

Link.



The submission of three successful motions at May's Municipal

Association Victoria (MAV) State Council Meeting calling for:

o

Improvements to Victoria’s bus network

o

A fast-tracking the rollout of mental health social

inclusion action groups to all LGAs

o

Increased funding for upgrading major highways.

The current Advocacy Plan is in place until the end 2025. All actions

designated for completion in 2023-2024 have been achieved.

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.

Utilised the findings and recommendations from the Social Justice

Charter Review to inform the development of a new Charter.

The new Social Justice Charter is progressing following engagement

with stakeholders. The new Charter includes a Diversity Equity and

Inclusion lens.

100% completed

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

Council Officers are assigning the new single member ward structure

to Council’s systems, mapping tools and Council website updates.

The new ward structure will take effect from October 2024, just prior

to Council elections.

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

Develop and implement an Organisational

Development Framework to attract, develop and

retain highly skilled, capable, and engaged people

and develop leadership capability.

Finalised the Organisational Development Framework in May 2024.

Many actions within the framework have commenced and will be

actioned over the life of the Framework (2024 - 2028)

Reward a culture

100% completed

of high

performance that

demonstrates

commitment to

community

Develop an annual workforce action plan to

support the implementation of the Strategic

Workforce Plan

A number of activities were completed this quarter to support and

inform development of Council’s Strategic Workforce Plan. These

included:



The establishment of an inter-Council working group for bench

marking and workforce process comparison



Initial development of a ‘People Metrics’ management dashboard

to inform workforce planning.

The project has been impacted by a gap between datasets that

inform the current workforce profile and reporting of people metrics

and, hence, the effectiveness of the proposed dashboard. This has

required a greater time commitment than initially anticipated.

Work to complete the dashboard and final Strategic Workforce Plan

is prioritised for 2024-2025.

40% completed

Deliver on actions of the Diversity, Equity and

Inclusion Strategic Plan and develop an Action

Plan based on a staff survey of inclusivity.

Development of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action

Plan is due for completion in September 2024.

Finalisation of the action plan was impacted by staff vacancies and

the need to confirm staff accountabilities for different actions, either

community-based or internal. Staff consultation regarding DEI

capacity and capability is almost complete.

Continue to

70% completed

model a safe,

healthy, diverse

and equitable

organisation

Implement current year actions of Council’s

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Strategic

Plan.

Achieved an action completion rate of 77% (99/131) for the

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Year 2 Action Plan, with a

further 17 actions in progress. Delayed actions were due to

organisational readiness (e.g. timing not aligned to MS365 rollout)

and delayed enactment of legislation (e.g. Psychosocial OHS

Regulations).

Significant achievements include:



Implementing a Waste Truck sensor initiative, nominated for a

WorkSafe Award

100% completed

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status



Progressing the ‘bWell’ (health and wellbeing) Framework for

staff (after the launch in March)



Establishing a Wellbeing committee and Peer Support Network



Delivery of forty plus Job Task Analysis (JTA) for high-medium

risk positions



Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fit Testing completed for all

employees undertaking work which requires them to wear

respiratory protection



Implementing a ‘Lock Out Tag Out’ process for plant equipment



Implementing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) which is a

legal requirement for high-risk jobs



Updating Traffic Management practices to align with new

legislation.

Report on the outcomes of the annual Local

Government Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS)

and the Local Government Performance Reporting

Framework (LGPRF)

Council takes part in the annual State-wide Community Satisfaction

Survey (CSS) for Local Governments each year. In 2023/24, 600

residents participated in face-to-face surveys where they provided

their views on Council's performance across a range of areas. Overall

satisfaction with Council's performance increased by 8% from

2022/2023.

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 results

from 2023 are available on Know your Council Website -

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

Enhance

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organisational

performance

management

and reporting

Enhance

organisational

performance

management

and reporting

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.

The Compliance Management Framework is in place and provides a

structured approach to ensuring adherence to relevant regulations

and standards.

The procurement process for the compliance management system is

in final stages. The system will enhance Council's ability to monitor,

manage, and report on compliance activities to a high standard once

fully implemented.

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Leadership and Governance

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Council Plan

Objective

Actions 2023-2024

Fourth Quarter Activity (April – June 2024)

Action Status

The due diligence process related to tool's compliance took longer

than expected due to the thorough verification of all systems,

ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and addressing any

identified issues. This comprehensive approach was necessary to

ensure that all operations are fully compliant and secure.

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.

Council's adopted Financial Plan for 2024-2025 has the Asset

Sustainability Ratio at 84% (0.84) average over the next 10 years.

In terms of current and future investments in asset renewal, this

ratio is a markedly improved position compared to previous years.

This is in line with, and will help to achieve, Councils longer term

goal of between 0.95 and 1.05 Asset Sustainability Ratio.

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Continue investigations into the use of Smart

Sensor devices as a way to improve the

serviceability and performance of public

infrastructure assets. This includes smart litter

bins, outdoor air quality monitoring, and Parking

Overstay Detection System (PODS).

Completed the pilot project, which tested and validated the use of

IoT sensors for street litter bins. The project team will now prepare a

performance valuation report to help inform any potential future

investment into IoT, including whether to proceed with a full-scale

implementation, make necessary adjustments, or abandon the

approach.

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technology and

innovation to

deliver

continuous

improvement

opportunities

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.

Completed the migration to One Drive, implementation of MS Teams

and upgrade to Office 365, as part of the M365 project.

The ‘corporate systems uplift’ work commenced, as planned in 2023-

2024. This work is continuing.

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