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12.4

BCC Council Plan Action Plan Year 4 Quarter 2 Report

12.4

BCC Council Plan Action Plan Year 4 Quarter 2 Report

Directorate

People, Partnerships and Performance

Director

Georgie Hill

Manager

Rachel Deans

Attachment(s)

1. Council Plan Action Plan Year 4 Quarter 2 Report

(October - December 2024) [

12.4.1

- 38 pages]

Purpose

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

Plan Year 4 Quarter 2 as presented in the attached Quarter Two Progress Report for

October – December 2024.

Officer Recommendation

That Council notes the status of progress towards implementing the Council

Plan Action Plan Year 4 Quarter 2 as presented in the attached Quarter One

Progress Report for October - December 2024.

Background

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

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

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

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

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

Both of these reporting mechanisms are requirements of the Local Government Act

2020.

This year (2024-2025) the Council Plan Action Plan contains 81 actions.

Analysis

Results – Progress of Actions

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As of 31 December 2024, the status of the 81 actions in the Council Plan Annual Action

Plan are as follows:



94% (76) actions are in progress



5% (4) actions are completed



1% (1) action is not due to commence until Quarter 4

.

The following actions are completed:



Advocate to the State Government to allocate funding for local government Social

Inclusion Action Groups (People and Community)



Continue implementation of Council’s Urban Forest Strategy through street tree

planting in Kings Park, Deer Park and St Albans (Places and Spaces)



Deliver the climate emergency stream of the Brimbank Community Grants

Program to help the community respond to climate change



Partner with the Victorian Electoral Commission in respect to Local Government

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

Detailed commentary about progress of each of the 81 actions is included in

Attachment 1

.

Community Engagement

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

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

Council’s 81 actions and service highlights aligned to each of the Council Plan Strategic

Directions.

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

Council Plan webpage on the Brimbank City Council website.

Resource And Risk Implications

Resource requirements can be met within the Annual Budget 2024/2025.

Community:

potential impact on community, including public trust and customer

service impact

• None

Environmental:

impacts on environmental sustainability, including water/waste

management, climate change, and contaminated land

• None

Financial:

significant financial impacts

• None

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Regulatory:

legal, legislative or regulatory implications including the rights/obligations

of stakeholders

• None

Safety

: health, safety or duty of care impacts

• None

Legislation/Council Plan/Policy Context

Legislation

The Local Government Act 2020 requires that Council’s must prepare and report on a

Council Plan over the term of the Plan, four financial years.

Council Plan 2021-2025

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

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

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

services – A fairer place for all

High Performing and Accountable: Our workforce strive to enhance services and

liveability for the Brimbank community

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

conflicts of interests to declare.

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Brimbank City Council

respectfully acknowledges and

recognises the Wurundjeri and

Bunurong Peoples as the

Traditional Custodians of this

land and pays respect to their

Elders, past, present and

future.

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The

Council Plan contains four

Strategic Directions and 35 objectives that work towards

implementing Council’s vision for ‘

Each financial year, Council develops an Action Plan which

lists actions against each objective for the year. This financial

year

the Action Plan contains 81 different actions.



Twenty actions will contribute to “

”



Twenty-eight actions that aim to create “

.”



Eighteen actions working towards



Fifteen actions to ensure Council is

organisation

At the conclusion of Quarter Two, October – December 2024, four

Council Plan actions are complete. One action is not due to

commence until Quarter 4. The remaining 76 actions are in progress.



Advocate to the State Government to allocate funding for

local government Social Inclusion Action Groups



Continue implementation of Council’s Urban Forest

Strategy through street tree planting in Kings Park, Deer

Park, and St Albans



Deliver the climate emergency stream of the Brimbank

Community Grants Program to help the community

respond to climate change



Partner with the Victorian Electoral Commission in respect

to Local Government elections in compliance with the Local

Government Act 2020 (the Act).

Actions in

progress - 76

Actions

completed - 4

Actions not due

to commence - 1

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People and Community – Our Services

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Arts and Culture

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Building Compliance

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Carer Support

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Community Care

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Community Transport

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Connected and Strengthening Communities

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Early Years

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Environmental Health

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Food Services

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Keilor Basketball/Netball Stadium and Golf Course

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Leisure and Community Facilities and Leisure Centres

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Maternal and Child Health



Property Maintenance

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Seniors and Social Support



Service Access



Social Planning and Research



Sports and Recreation



Youth

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The 2024 Brimbank Playgroups’ Teddy Bear’s Picnic brought over 150 families together at Sunvale Community Park on October 23 to

celebrate United Nations Children’s Week. With the theme “

,” the event

introduced families to our all-abilities flagship park while fostering family connections and inclusivity.

Families, including 22 from Deer Park and St Albans who enjoyed a lively coach ride filled with songs, joined in the festivities designed

for children aged 0–5 years. Activities were thoughtfully planned by fifty Victoria University students, offering them hands-on

professional development. Students also received certificates of attendance, recognising their contributions.

Highlights of the day included dancing to live Latin music,

creating fresh juice with Bike n’ Blend, and enjoying

performances by the Teddy Bear and Picnic Fairy.

A range of partners and stakeholders provided valuable

resources on playgroups, parenting, and community

services, including:



Playgroups & parenting programs



Kindergarten registration



Maternal & Child Health Services



Library & Neighbourhood House programs



Leisure Services

The event’s success reflects Brimbank’s commitment to

supporting families and promoting accessible, engaging

environments for children of all abilities.

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1.Support

improved

mental

wellbeing

1.1 Advocate to the State Government to

allocate funding for local government

Social Inclusion Action Groups.

Established the Social Inclusion Action Group in Quarter One. The group supports

a range of initiatives to combat loneliness and isolation through social inclusion

and connection.

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1.2 Assess and formulate Council’s future

strategic approach to promote mental

well-being.

Continued work on Council's approach to promoting mental well-being in

Brimbank. Council officers recently attended the Victorian Government's

Wellbeing Symposium which explored best practice in mental health promotion.

Officers have also proactively engaged with service providers to inform the

upcoming Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan priorities and potential

collaborations.

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1.3 Further develop youth services

partnerships with local mental health

services, for example the B-Heard Youth

Support Program.

Maintained on-going partnerships with Sunshine Headspace and local secondary

school well-being teams, school nurses and school mental health professionals to

bolster connections and increase referrals to the Council's B Heard Youth Support

Program. The program provides youth support and counselling services to young

people experiencing a range of challenges and issues including mental health.

50%

1.4 Deliver capacity building programs to

support youth mental health, such as youth

mental health first aid training and

partnerships with other services and various

programs.

Delivered the following initiatives to support youth mental health:

•

Youth Mental Health First Aid training for 19 Council staff in BCC

Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres

•

Undertook planning with Council’s recreation team to offer the Youth Mental

Health First Aid training program to sporting clubs in Brimbank in 2025

•

Scheduled ASSIST suicide prevention training which will enable our Youth

team to facilitate the SAFE TALK program - a peer led mental health/suicide

early intervention program for young people.

50%

2.Increase

healthy

eating, active

living and

physical

activity

2.1 Create informal social sports and

recreation opportunities for females, those

from culturally diverse backgrounds and

vulnerable communities.

Provided a range of sport and recreation activities, including:

•

Fifteen different programs as part of 'This Girl Can' which brings together

women and the physical activity sector together to promote the participation

of women and girls in sport and recreation

•

‘Go Soccer Mums’ which provided an introductory Soccer program with

access to creche for children

•

Working with Neighbourhood Houses and Reclink to launch social sport at

Talintyre Reserve

•

A ‘Disability Sports Abilities Unleashed’ Kids Event with 66 children

•

A Seniors Vic Walking Football Tournament with fourteen different teams

and a total of 110 participants

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•

Fourteen recreation events at the Seniors Festival where more than 300

seniors participated

•

Five recreation events at the Youth Festival where more than 80 young

people took part.

2.2 Create opportunities to support new

communities to engage in physical

activity via the In2Sport program. E.g.

juniors with disability, those from

culturally diverse backgrounds and

vulnerable communities.

Approved 91 applications for the In2Sport Summer Program. In2Sport is a

subsidy program helping families and children living in Brimbank to be active and

take part in community sports, regardless of financial circumstances. Approvals

included 32 women/girls and 16 people with disability.

Applications will open in January 2025 for the 2025 Winter Season.

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3.Support

increased

gender

equality and

reduce

gender-based

violence

3.1 Prioritise early intervention for family

violence and extend support to vulnerable

communities. This includes conducting

family violence assessments through

Maternal and Child Health.

Delivered, 56 family violence consultations in situations where family violence

was identified as a risk for the mother. During the consultation Maternal and

Child Health nurses explore the family violence situation using the Multi Agency

Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) tool. Following the assessment a

safety plan is completed with referrals for support and follow-up appointments.

50%

3.2 Deliver community education sessions

with kindergartens, playgroups and other

community groups about identification and

early intervention for families and

individuals who may be facing family

violence.

Completed planning for all Maternal and Child Health and Early Years community

education and information sessions to be delivered across this financial year. In

Quarter two, staff delivered ten family violence group information sessions

through Council run playgroups, working with Victoria Police, Women's Housing

Victoria and in Kindergarten/Childcare centres.

60%

4.Provide

community

health and

wellbeing

services across

the lifespan

4.1 Develop life-stage approach to

strategically supporting the wellbeing of

children, youth, and older adults.

Continued to review Council’s Children's Plan, Youth Strategy, and Age-Friendly

Cities Plan. The aim is to better align Council's approach to wellbeing support into

a unified, cohesive strategy that supports the wellbeing of children, young

people, older people, and families at every stage of life.

15%

4.2 Boost life-long health, food security

and wellbeing for diverse communities and

age groups through a wide range of

programs provided by Neighbourhood

Houses, community centres and libraries.

Boosted health and wellbeing, in our Neighbourhood Houses and Community

Centres, through a broad range of programs, including:

•

Weekly CPR classes at two sites in partnership with St John Ambulance

•

A summer Futsal program with Reclink to promote outdoor physical activity

•

The 'Oz Harvest NEST' program with Stevensville Primary School. The

program focuses on healthy cooking, food handling and waste reduction

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An 'eating for mental health' workshop with 38 attendees

•

Three Global Kitchen and two Young Chef sessions, engaging participants in

different cultural food experiences

•

A World Mental Health Day function which saw 43 people talk about their

own experiences

•

Carers Week which offered mental health talks, mindful art workshops, and

unveiling a carer-created mosaic sign

•

Information sessions with Services Australia regarding employment

initiatives and low-cost/no-cost programs for people experiencing social

isolation and financial constraints.

5.Support safe

and inclusive

communities

5.1 Design streetscapes and public realm

that provides safe and inviting spaces for

the community using Crime Prevention

through Urban Design (CPTED) Principles.

Continued work to implement CPTED principles in the following projects:

•

Improving visibility and natural surveillance at Ardeer Community Park

•

Upgrading trails and wayfinding at yaluk barring Park

•

Revamping five neighbourhood parks to promote local ownership

•

Activating the Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve with improved surveillance

•

Designing Wominjeka Plaza to create a safe and inviting space for the

community with good visibility and lighting

•

Increasing lighting and the opportunity for night-time activity at Glengala

Village Town Centre through streetscape improvements

•

Conducting a 'perceptions of safety audit' for the Sunshine Major Activity

Centre streetscape and public realm as part of the master planning process.

50%

5.2 Work with Victoria Police and services

to promote service coordination at key

locations across Brimbank to support

community safety and wellbeing.

Facilitated the Safety and Wellbeing Partnership - a joint Council and Victoria

Police program that brings together key local agencies to build and maintain a

safe and inclusive community, and support health and wellbeing initiatives in

Brimbank.

The Hotspots (sub) Working Group met in October and December, bringing

together Council, Police, and local service providers to coordinate place-based

safety responses to areas of concern including Sunshine and St Albans town

centres, Errington Reserve and Watergardens Shopping Centre. Ongoing

communication and engagement also occurred with police and local service

providers to ensure that support is provided to vulnerable community members

during various police operations.

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6.Support and

advocate to

reduce risk

factors

impacting

vulnerable

communities

6.1 Implement Year Two actions in the

Disability Action Plan including:

•

Working with the Local Area Coordination

provider of the NDIS (National Disability

Insurance Scheme) to strengthen

partnerships and support the

implementation of community capacity

building, including access to information,

education, and other services

•

Developing opportunities to partner with

State Sporting Associations and local

sporting clubs to provide and support

access to sport and leisure opportunities

for people with disability & their carers

Maintained positive relationships with the Brotherhood of St Laurence and IPC

Health to enhance the knowledge and awareness of both the community and

service providers about disability supports, while also building the capacity of

residents to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

In this quarter:

•

Disability Liaison Officers from Western Health presented to the Brimbank

Disability Network Group about available supports

•

Officers hosted discussions with ‘Walking Football for Health Victoria’ to

establish accessible and inclusive walking (round ball) football opportunities

for people with disabilities, carers, and seniors in Brimbank in 2025

•

The Sunshine Leisure Centre delivered three Family Swim and BBQ sessions.

A total of 103 participants and carers attended.

•

Council delivered 14 events as part of the International Day of People with

Disability (IDPwD). This included:

o

Creative Minds at Neighbourhood Houses

o

Movies and story times at the libraries

o

An ‘Abilities Unleashed Sports Day’ at Keilor Basketball Netball

Stadium.

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6.2 Continue to embed the Homelessness

Protocol and enhance the way Council

responds to homelessness.

Continued the development of a Homelessness Protocol eLearning module to

support implementation of Council's Homelessness Protocol.

During this quarter, 15 homelessness notifications were received by Council, and

where appropriate, these were referred to homelessness support services for

assistance.

50%

7.Enable social,

cultural, and

artistic

expression

7.1 Enable Brimbank’s diverse residents

and communities to express themselves

culturally and artistically through creative

programming, grants, events and

exhibitions.

Delivered the following cultural and artistic activities:

•

Be Bold Festival (refer 10.1)

•

Nineteen performances and events in the Bowery Theatre, including a large

scale partnership project for Melbourne Fringe Festival. More than 2,700

people attended

•

Six exhibitions and an INfuse artist networking event designed to bring

artists together to connect, collaborate, and share ideas

•

Five community-led festivals and events and a networking activity for event

organisers

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An intergenerational event for the Seniors Festival

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An Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural program, with a

Koorie Engagement Support Officer and local schools

•

The Resonate Youth Music Showcase

•

Six events through Art Spaces Activation Partnership Funding. Funding

supports the activation of spaces for artistic and cultural activities.

•

An online artist registry

•

Forty community arts workshops, 13 artist in studio programs and 11 youth

arts workshops

•

Securing FReeZA program funding to the value of $120,000 over the next 3

years. FReeZA (Fun, Recreation, Entertainment, Event Zone, Alcohol-free)

provides young people aged 12-25 with the opportunity to safely plan,

organise, and participate in music and cultural events. The Youth End of

Year Party was attended by 200 young people.

8.Continue our

commitment

to respecting

& recognising

Aboriginal &

Torres Strait

Islander

peoples and

culture

8.1 Deliver Year 1 of the Reconciliation

Action Plan. This includes:

•

Meeting with local Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and

organisations to develop guiding

principles for future engagement

•

Developing and implementing an

engagement plan to work with

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

stakeholders and organisations.

Facilitated:

•

The 'Be Bold Blak Out Festival, Bakandji Fashion Show' by Aunty Jeanie

•

A Reconciliation/NAIDOC Week Working Group meeting

•

A Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation meeting with Wyndham

City Council

•

Monthly meetings with Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal

Corporation.

The Unit also:

•

Appointed a First Nations Lead role

•

Submitted the final draft Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024 – 2026 to

Reconciliation Australia.

•

Worked on a partnership project with Deadly Western Connections

(Aboriginal Service Network of the West) to maintain a website targeting the

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community for job advertisements and

activities

•

Worked with Maribyrnong Council on the 'Welcome Baby to Country' event

•

Participated in First Nations Universities and Local Government Community

of Practice meetings.

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8.2 Continue to support the establishment

of Cooinda - the first dedicated Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Community

Centre in Brimbank.

Continued to provide support to Cooinda Aboriginal Corporation during their

establishment phase, with a focus on building cross sector relationships and

connections across the West and with the Department of Fairness, Families and

Housing to fulfill funding obligations. Delivered a range of programs at Cooinda,

including the Elders meeting, youth activities, and open days.

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9.Deliver a

range of

initiatives

that

celebrate

diversity and

intercultural

sharing

9.1 Facilitate events and acknowledgement

activities that engage community in

important diversity and inclusion

celebrations, solidarity, commemorations,

and awareness.

Observed 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence to raise awareness

and spark conversations, and planned a variety of events and awareness

campaigns including:

•

A White Ribbon Day event at St Albans Community Centre in partnership

with Australian Vietnamese Women's Association (AVWA)

•

Promoting the launch of the 'Working Dads: Towards Equal Care Report'

•

A networking event for staff working in the prevention space

•

Promoting an online discussion focused on violence against women with

disabilities.

Celebrated International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), which highlighted

the theme ‘Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive

and Sustainable Future’. Council organised 14 inclusive events during the week

across Brimbank, encouraging participation in activities such as Ezee Tennis,

walking sessions, and creative workshops at local neighbourhood houses. The

Festive Family Fun Day (per 10.1) was designed to be accessible for all, featuring

Auslan interpreters on the stage and sensory rooms to support participants with

hidden disabilities.

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9.2 Provide community grants that enable

community members to lead initiatives that

celebrate diversity and cultural learning.

Funded six Quick Response Grants in November targeting needs including social

isolation, building social cohesion, and supporting families. Quick Response Grants

aim to fill a gap in funding for emerging or unexpected needs and opportunities

outside of the annual Brimbank Community Grants Program timelines.

Finalised the Annual Community Grants program for 2024, funding 122

applications ranging from festival and events to various community projects

focused on community strengthening, mental health and wellbeing, young

people, seniors’ groups and climate emergency. All applicants have been notified

of the outcomes and project implementation has commenced.

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10. Encourage

vibrant

community

events and

activities

10.1 Deliver a Community Events

program, which includes:

•

NADIOC Week official flag raising

Ceremony

•

We Are Brimbank Awards (inc.

Brimbank Citizen of the Year and

Young Brimbank Citizen of the Year)

•

Festive Season Events

•

The ‘BeBold’ Festival

•

Brimbank Readers and Writers

Festival.

Delivered the Festive Fun Day community event in December which was attended

by more than 2,500 people.

Held the annual 'Be Bold' festival at the St Albans Community Centre in

November 2024. Festival offerings included:

•

Cultural performances by the Academy of Indian Classical Dance and the

Maidens of Polynesia

•

The Resonate Youth Music Showcase featuring local emerging musicians

•

Fashion parades by Discover Cameroon, our local Indian Community

•

Cooking demonstrations from local chefs in our Cultural Kitchen

•

A range of family focused creative workshops and activities.

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Places and Spaces – Our Services

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Animal Management

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Asset Management

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Building Maintenance

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Capital Works Coordination

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Cleansing Services

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Conservation

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Contaminated Land

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Engineering

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Event Compliance



Fleet Maintenance and Management

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Local Laws

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Open space

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Operations

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Parks

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Pedestrian Facilities

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Planning Compliance

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Property Services

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Road Services

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School Crossings

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Spatial Information Services



Statutory Planning



Sustainability



Tree Services



Urban Design



Waste Services

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Western Alliance Greenhouse Action (WAGA)

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Brimbank’s Annual Vacant Land Clearance program took place this quarter with City Compliance Officers carrying out

inspections of vacant land. The program supports a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming community and helps to:



Clearing overgrown vegetation lowers the chance of fires, especially in warmer months, keeping people

and properties safe



Removing rubbish and weeds reduces pests like rodents and mosquitoes.



Clean, well-maintained land looks better and boosts community pride.



Helps landowners meet local laws for safe, tidy properties.



Prevents illegal dumping and erosion, keeping ecosystems healthy.

Under Brimbank’s Local Laws, vacant landowners are required to

maintain their property in a neat and tidy manner and keep grass,

weeds, and undergrowth at a height less than 15cm. They are

also responsible for the removal of any waste and litter on the

land.

As a result, of the Annual Vacant Land Clearance program, 375

properties were identified as not having met the requirements.

The owners were issued with a notice to comply and given time to

take any corrective actions to make their blocks compliant before

follow-up inspections took place in December.

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11. Contribute to

the

transformation

of the transport

network to be

active,

sustainable,

connected, and

equitable

11.1 Continue implementation of the Brimbank

Cycling and Walking Strategy to provide a network

that supports active transport; including the Jones

Creek trail bridge (shared user path) in Cairnlea.

Awarded the construction tender for the Jones Creek Trail Bridge.

Works will commence in early 2025 and be completed by June 2025.

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11.2 Complete a Car Parking Management Plan

around the Sunshine Hospital Precinct.

Continued developing the Car Park Management Plan for the

Sunshine Hospital Precinct which identifies a range of options.

A paper is being prepared for presentation to Council in February

March 2025.

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12. Showcase and

provide quality

public spaces

and

streetscapes

where people

can connect

and recreate

12.1 Investigate, develop, and promote

opportunities for public and street art that

contributes to vibrant and engaging public places

and spaces in Brimbank.

Enhanced the vibrancy and engagement of Brimbank’s public spaces

by:

•

Commissioning artist George Rose for the Watergardens Mural

Project

•

Providing Public Art Walking Tour brochures to community

•

Completing an Expression of Interest process to commission

artists for the HV McKay Memorial Gardens Public Artwork

•

Delivering two outdoor projection exhibitions at the Brimbank

Projection Galleries in Hampshire Rd, Sunshine. These

exhibitions showcased moving image works created by 18 artists

living with visible, invisible, and intersectional disabilities.

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12.2 Prepare designs for the revitalisation of Local

Activity Centres (LAC) comprising streetscape and

public realm developments at:

•

Billingham Road (Deer Park)

•

Glengala Road (Sunshine West)

•

East Esplanade (St Albans)

Commenced civil construction work at the Billingham Road

Neighbourhood Activity Centre in Deer Park. The construction work is

programmed for completion in early 2025, furniture will be installed

in March and planting will be concluded in April.

Started work on the functional layout for the Glengala Village

Neighbourhood Activity Centre improvements with detailed design to

follow and completion anticipated by June 2025.

Commenced, as part of road rehabilitation works, a tender process

for streetscape improvements for East Esplanade in St Albans.

Council anticipates this contract will be awarded early in 2025, with

construction completed by end June 2025.

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12.3 Deliver an upgraded dog park at Frost

Goldsmith Easement in Delahey, including a new

fenced area.

Awarded the tender for the construction of the dog park at Frost

Goldsmith Easement in Delahey. Construction is due to commence in

February, with works expected to be completed by end June 2025.

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12.4 Deliver park upgrades at:

•

Cocoparra Cres Reserve, Taylors Lakes

•

Larisa Reserve, St Albans

•

Kevin Flint Reserve, Cairnlea

Progressed all three sites:

•

The Cocoparra Crescent planning permit application has been

lodged and is awaiting review/approval. Quotes for supply and

installation of play equipment have been received and are being

evaluated. The civil works contract will be awarded by April 2025

•

Planning permit approval received for Larisa Reserve with tender

awarded. Works will take place in March 2025

•

Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve is under construction, with works

to be completed in early 2025.

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13. Provide

community

facilities that

are responsive

and adaptable

to community

needs

13.1 Develop projects that focus on increasing all

abilities access to community facilities, including

design of an upgraded play space at Cliff Harvey

Lagoon.

Prepared a draft Concept Plan for the Cliff Harvey Lagoon Reserve

Flagship Park upgrade.

The Concept Plan was shared with the community, seeking feedback,

in December 2024 and January 2025. The Reserve will be designed

to be accessible for people of all abilities, allowing everyone to play,

picnic, and easily move around the area. The playground will include

equipment for users with different needs and enable group play for

individuals with mobility challenges.

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13.2 Undertake preliminary work to inform the

development of an Open Space Strategy.

Prepared a draft framework for the Open Space Strategy based on

guidance provided in the State Government Guidance Document for

Open Space Strategies and an evaluation of other Local Government

open space strategies.

Alongside this, the development of the definition and classifications of

open space are being developed and tested in consultation with the

Parks and Public Realm Department, by the Strategic Planning Team

and project consultants. This work will also inform the Open Space

Strategy.

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13.3 Enhance partnerships to improve reach to non

traditional users and marginalised communities in

leisure centres.

Worked with external services and internal Council teams to deliver a

range of inclusive activities and programs, including:

•

Special Olympics - training and events for aquatic athletes

•

A 'Women’s Only' Swim Program at the Sunshine Leisure Centre;

available to vulnerable women from different communities

•

Water Safety Sessions with Good Shepherd Building Blocks

Program

•

An 8-Week Tai Chi Program with a low-cost access option for

those experiencing financial barriers.

•

Working with Carers Support to deliver a 6-week Line Dancing

program for carers and a Line Dancing event for Carers Week

•

Working with Reclink to provide off peak Sunshine Leisure

Centre memberships for people who are financially vulnerable

•

Four ‘Different Journeys Autism Family Swim Night's’ at the

Sunshine Leisure Centre

•

A Diabetes Education Program ‘Beat It’ with Diabetes Victoria

•

Tailored swimming programs for the Eritrean and Syriac

communities delivered in partnership with Life Saving Victoria

•

Securing funding for the 'Welcome to the Game, Learn to Swim'

program aimed to increase access to families living with

disabilities from refugee and migrant backgrounds

•

Water safety talks for kindergartens and libraries

•

A weekly dance group for people with an intellectual disability in

partnership with Distinctive Options tenant partner

•

Continued delivery of weekly youth boxing program and teen

classes (Cycle and Reformer Pilates).

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13.4 Develop and promote an Accessible and

Inclusive Events Guide and investigate options for

further promoting Inclusivity Brimbank.

Completed a draft Accessible and Inclusive Events Guide and

Checklist to ensure the consistent and effective delivery of accessible

and inclusive Council-led events across the municipality. The Guide

and Checklist includes a comprehensive strategy for staff training and

an intranet page with tools and resources.

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Proactive planning for the Family Festival Fun Day in December 2024

saw the establishment of a sensory space, clear and visible signage

to assist with navigation and staff/volunteers trained in identifying

and supporting people with disability. The hidden disability initiative

was also integrated into the event, ensuring additional support was

available for individuals with non-visible disabilities.

13.5 Implement the Brimbank Sports Facility

Development Plan (2023) facility improvements.

Continued implementation of the following facility improvements:

•

Concept design for Selwyn Park Tennis Court Reconstruction

•

Lighting upgrades for the Dempster Park Tennis Courts and

design works for Lionheart and Green Gully Courts

•

Upgrade of the Churchill Reserve Soccer Pitch 1 with warm

season grass & irrigations planned for completion next quarter

•

Tendered for Green Gully Bocce Shelter installation with works

planned to commence next quarter.

Completed:

•

Selwyn Park Kitchen Upgrade

•

Lloyd Reserve New Pavilion works

•

Detailed design for JR Parsons Pavilion (out for tender)

•

Demolition of Lionheart Reserve Tennis Pavilion, with

construction underway

•

Concept design planning for Ralph Reserve, with works started

•

Keilor Park Reserve Oval 2 changerooms, with storage to be

completed by April 2025.

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13.6 Commence design work on the Dempster Park

Children’s and Community Centre.

Selected the preferred consultant for the design of Dempster Park

Children’s and Community Centre. The design services contract will

be executed by the end of January 2025, with the design scheduled

to commence in early February 2025.

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13.7 Provide library buildings and library collections

that allow Brimbank community members from all

backgrounds to access free books, information,

games, computers, and toys and be inspired and

connected.

Supported community members to connect, learn and be inspired

using our library collections and infrastructure:

•

Trained Western Health’s Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing

Centre staff in how to create online memberships to download

and access our many e-resources. These staff can now help their

clients (who spend long periods of time alone in their rooms) to

access books, movies, magazines, newspapers, and other digital

resources to help their recovery

•

Made 91 Home Library Service deliveries of library materials to

66 people who were unable to visit libraries due to vulnerability

•

Launched a collection of borrowable study resources including

graphic and scientific calculators and English dictionaries to

support young people with study

•

Introduced new PS5 and Nintendo gaming consoles at St Albans

Library, encouraging young people to collaborate and interact

using the latest gaming technology

•

Installed a new outdoor table tennis table at Deer Park Library

•

Supported school visits and incursions, exposing young people

to facilities, collections, and programs

•

Increased the Maker Space's collection of books and magazines

that link to its equipment, promoting creativity and curiosity (A

‘Maker Space’ is a place where people can come together to

share creative interests, learn to use materials and technology,

and develop projects).

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14. Maximise urban

greening

through

increased tree

canopy cover

and integrated

water

14.1 Finalise and commence implementation of

Brimbank's new Integrated Water Management

Strategy.

Continued development of Councils' new Integrated Water

Management Strategy. Consultation has occurred with internal

officers, Melbourne Water, Greater Western Water, Wurundjeri Woi

Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Bunurong Land

Council Aboriginal Corporation. The draft Strategy will be presented

to Council for adoption next quarter.

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management 14.2 Deliver environmental programs with community

such as My Smart Garden program and community

planting events, including Habitat and Biodiversity;

Grow your own fruit; Habitat Hollows.

Facilitated an 'environmental themed' stall for Council's Festive Fun

Day in December. Approximately 500 indigenous plants, 200 flora

and fauna posters, and 70 free vegetable seeds were given out to the

community. Community members also participated in an activity to

construct nest-boxes for native wildlife.

This quarter also saw Council:

•

Hosting a My Smart Garden 'Expert Gardener Q&A and

Celebration event'

•

Delivering two successful grassland tours and a habitat survey

with Friends of Kororoit Creek.

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14.3 Continue implementation of Council’s Urban

Forest Strategy through street tree planting in Kings

Park, Deer Park and St Albans.

This action was completed in Quarter 1.

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15. Take action on

Climate

Emergency by

working

towards a

carbon neutral

Brimbank

15.1 Deliver initiatives that work towards a carbon

neutral Brimbank, including:

•

Commencing implementation of the Sunshine

Community battery project

•

Working towards a Solar Farm for Sunshine

Energy Park

•

Delivering the Solar Pavilions Program.

Continued working towards a carbon-neutral Brimbank. Activities this

quarter included:

•

Progressing the Sunshine Community Battery Project through

internal engagement and consultation, partnering with an

external technical advisor, completing a location analysis and

economic modelling, formalising a connection offer with

Powercor, developing tender documents, and creating a

community engagement plan

•

Commenced preparing an Expression of Interest for private

investment in a renewable energy project at Sunshine Energy

Park for release in Quarter 3 or 4

•

Continued delivery of the Solar Pavilions Program, with solar

system installations planned for Robert Bruce and Arthur

Beachley pavilions in Quarter 3 and 4.

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15.2 Deliver 100% Renewable Brimbank to enable the

community to access renewable energy. This includes

investigating how best to support the expansion of

community electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Continued to offer residents information and resources about

renewable energy and energy efficiency through the 100%

Renewable Brimbank program.

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An Expression of Interest (EOI) for potential partners to support the

expansion of community electric vehicle charging infrastructure will

be released in Quarter 3.

15.3 Continue implementation of Council’s Fleet

Transition Plan including purchasing energy-efficient

vehicles (subject to availability, functionality, and

budget considerations).

This quarter, Council replaced a diesel passenger vehicle with a

hybrid vehicle and two diesel utility vehicles with electric vehicles

(EV). The current passenger fleet includes three electric vehicle (EV),

16 hybrid vehicles, two petrol vehicles, and four diesel vehicles.

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16.Collaborate with

community in

addressing

Climate Change &

impacts on health

16.1 Facilitate community capacity building

initiatives, including:

•

Delivering the Environmental Events Calendar

with programs such as ‘Healthy food for a

healthy planet’ & ‘Reducing food waste at home’

•

Supporting the community to stay safe during

heatwaves

•

Supporting local businesses to access

renewable energy and improve energy

efficiency.

Delivered a variety of community capacity building activities:

•

The annual events brochure - a guide for residents on

sustainability and nature activities delivered by Council

•

An Organic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop - IPM is

an environmentally sensitive way of managing pests

•

Teachers' Environment Network – Running sustainability activities

•

Festive Crafts Without the Waste - 'How to'

•

An expert gardener question and answer session

•

Promoting the Business Renewables Buying Group.

Developed a community heat wave action plan. Actions included

extending the hours of libraries and leisure centres to 8pm and 9pm

respectively and rolling out a community education campaign.

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16.2 Deliver the climate emergency stream of the

Brimbank Community Grants Program to help the

community respond to climate change.

Approved two grant applications as part of the climate emergency

stream of the Brimbank Community Grants program:

•

Planting the Seed: Helping Schoolchildren to Create a Living

Classroom. 'Planting the Seed' is an interactive learning program

for Ardeer Primary School students aimed at revegetating the

"Verdant Woodlands" area near Kororoit Creek

•

The Albion 'Library of Things' at Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood

House. This project offers tools and equipment for loan to

Brimbank residents to reduce their carbon footprint and increase

awareness of the benefits of a circular e

conomy.

This action is now completed.

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16.3 Review and update the Climate Emergency Plan,

investigating new priority areas to address evolving

climate action needs.

Continued the review of the Climate Emergency Plan. The review will be

completed in Quarter 3.

Commenced work for the next Climate Emergency Strategy:

•

A Communications and Engagement Plan is established

•

Commenced internal stakeholder engagement and planned for

external stakeholder engagement in Quarter 3

•

Started a climate risk assessment to inform development of the

Strategy - this will also be completed in Quarter 3.

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17. Increase the

extent &

condition of

natural habitats

through

restoration and

prevention of

threats

17.1 Deliver services that aim to restore and

prevent threats to the environment, including:

•

Creating habitats for native fauna and insects that

enhance biodiversity

•

Raising awareness about the significance of our

local grasslands & advocating for their protection

•

Improving the quality, extent, and connectivity of

conservation reserves and areas of high

biodiversity value (as priorities in the

Conservation Asset Management Framework)

Delivered:

•

Ten ecological burns as part of the Conservation Spring Ecological

Burn Program

•

High threat weed control on the grassland at Bon Thomas Reserve

and Green Links projects at Maribyrnong and Kororoit Creek to

extend habitat. Delivered conservation works, across all

conservation assets, in line with annual work plans

•

Fire mitigation works, which will continue next quarter

•

Two successful grassland tours, at Bon Thomas Reserve and the

Lakes Grassland.

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17.2 Work with schools to deliver community,

habitat, and indigenous plantings.

Facilitated the following:

•

Provided 10 punnets of vegetable seedlings to 86 schools and

early learning centres

•

Two school presentations on Brimbank Biodiversity and

Sustainability Actions for Schools

•

Provided schools with environmental learning materials.

Partnered with:

•

NatureWest to facilitate a habitat schools' program

•

CERES, environmental education centre, to run free incursions

for up to 20 schools

•

Little Sprouts for 20 early learning centre incursions – the

Program provides fun, play-based sustainability incursions that

support children to become environmentally responsible.

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17.3 Support environment groups and ‘Friends of’

groups to deliver revegetation or restoration projects

within the municipality.

Facilitated a total of six working bees with Friends of Maribyrnong

Valley and Friends of yaluk barring park, including planting, hand

weeding and litter removal in Brimbank Conservation sites. Co

hosted two grassland tours and habitat surveys with Friends of

Kororoit Creek. Council is also assisting community members to re

establish Friends of Taylors Creek.

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17.4 Continue to deliver initiatives that protect and

enhance the environment from the impact of feral

cats. This includes investigating options for best

practice domestic cat management strategies.

Continued work in in response to feral and semi-owned cat

management, including ongoing cat trapping programs and

organisation of the desexing program for the 2025 year.

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18. Invest in circular

economy & improve

waste management

systems to increase

recycling & reduce

waste to landfill

18.1 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.

Delivered a range of enforcement actions. Liaison work continues

with internal and external stakeholders, including at identified Litter

hot spots. Undertook data analysis to identify new sites experiencing

dumping events. This ensures that Council’s mobile surveillance

assets can be most effectively implemented. This quarter saw 46

infringement notices issued.

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18.2 Promote local reuse and recycling options for

household items including food and garden organics

(FOGO) recycling in the lead-up to universal roll-out

of FOGO (bright green lid) bins as part of the

Recycling Victoria reforms.

Continued promotion of the following reuse and recycling options:

•

The Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) Recycling Service,

advertised through local media and social networks

•

The 17 Reverse Vending Machines installed across Brimbank, as

part of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, with four on Council

owned sites

•

The Resource Recovery Centre located in Keilor Park for free

drop-off of acceptable items including small electrical items

•

The Home Composting Program, available to Brimbank

homeowners and renters

•

An annual Reusable Goods Drop-Off Day for residents to drop off

unwanted household items

•

An At-Call Hard Waste Collection which offers one free collection

per financial year (July 1 to June 30)

•

E-Waste Hubs, available at Brimbank Libraries

•

Private recycling services in Brimbank.

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Opportunity and Prosperity – Our Services



Economic Development



Learning and Employment Pathways



Libraries



Neighbourhood Houses



Rail Projects



Strategic Planning



Sunshine and St Albans Place Management



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In September 2024, Council was pleased to learn of the Federal and Victorian Governments commitment to investing $63.5 million

to begin plans to rebuild Sunshine Station as part of delivering the Melbourne Airport Rail Link.

Council has advocated for this investment over a number of years. Leveraging the Melbourne Airport Rail and other infrastructure

investment offers the potential for a significant number of new jobs across the precinct over the next 30 years (refer

).

The new Sunshine Station will include additional platforms, while track and bridge works and signaling improvements will untangle

this complex junction which services both freight and more than 70 per cent of V/Line’s network – including the Geelong, Bendigo

and Ballarat lines. The major upgrade will increase capacity for additional services, including six trains per hour to Melbourne

airport.

These works will be

delivered alongside the

$143 million Sunshine

Station Precinct Masterplan

upgrade which includes a

new bus interchange and

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18. Grow and

diversify

industry, and

support existing

and new

businesses

19.1 Implement Year Three actions of the Brimbank

Economic Development Strategy 2022-2027,

including:

•

Business communication & networking activities

•

Industry & Business Development activities

Delivered a range of activities, as part of the Business Development

Program, including:

•

Publication and distribution of four BusinessLink eBulletins

•

Delivery of one business workshop

•

One Business Link meet-up

•

A Business Breakfast in December.

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19.2 Implement the Brimbank Economic and

Employment Advisory Committee.

Appointed Councillor Virginia Tachos and Councillor Kim Thien

Truong as Council representatives on the Brimbank Economic and

Employment Advisory Group, at the December 2024 meeting.

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19. Enhance

community

opportunities as

a result of major

development

and

infrastructure

investment

20.1 Continue to work with the Department of

Transport and Planning to finalise the design and

further develop the Sunshine Station Masterplan.

Achieved a major advocacy outcome where the Federal and Victorian

Governments announced on 19 September 2024, that they will

invest $63.5 million into the Sunshine Station. The Melbourne

Airport Rail project was on hold for four years, which was impacting

confidence in the transformation of Sunshine CBD and more broadly

Brimbank.

In the first quarter of the 2025 reporting period, Council will work

with the State Government to finalise the design, which will

commence with plans to rebuild Sunshine Station.

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20.2 Continue to promote, partner and advocate for

outcomes described in the Sunshine Priority Precinct

2050 Vision.

Continued the Transforming Brimbank Program which contributes

to the Sunshine Priority Precinct 2050 Vision. Recent progress and

updates this quarter include:

•

Level crossing removal projects progressing on schedule

•

Vietnamese Museum Australia (VMA) progressed to delivery

stage with VMA Welcome Plaza and Carparking Upgrade

projects progressed to design stage

•

Albion Quarter draft Structure Plan being finalised in

collaboration with the Department of Transport.

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20.3 Continue to work with the Department of Transport

& Planning (DPT) to develop the Albion Quarter

Structure Plan.

Continued collaboration with the Department of Transport Sunshine

Precinct team in finalising the Albion Quarter Structure Plan, by way

of workshops and providing our comments on the draft Plan.

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20.4 Commence the development of the Sunshine

Energy Park (first stage) business cases.

Submitted a funding application of $500,000 for the Sunshine

Energy Park Feasibility Study and Business Case to the Urban

Precinct and Program Partnership (UPPP) in August 2024 and are

awaiting this decision. Progressed work towards improving

connections and entries into the Park and exploring other funding

and partnership opportunities for the Precinct more broadly.

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20. Promote

Brimbank as a

destination to

build the visitor

economy and

tourism

21.1 Continue to promote Brimbank as a destination

to build the visitor economy through key

Transforming Brimbank priorities.

Continued to promote Brimbank as a destination to build the visitor

economy through key Transforming Brimbank priorities.

Progressed the Draft Visitor Economy Strategy which outlines key

actions for Council to maximise the emerging visitor economy

opportunities for Brimbank, particularly leveraging off the State

transport investment and precinct planning for Sunshine CBD.

The facilitation of the Vietnamese Museum Australia located next to

Sunshine Station and the recent announcement to progress design

for Sunshine Station will go a long way in supporting the visitor

economy in Brimbank.

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21.2 Promote Brimbank as a location for business and

facilitate development to attract investment and

economic uplift.

Continued to promote Brimbank through the different activities this

quarter, including:

•

Facilitating meetings with three local businesses regarding

expansion, investment, and exporting

•

Responding to three investment and one export enquiries

•

Arranging one pre-application meeting

•

Participating in two economic development forums.

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21.3 Strengthen industry growth and development in

Brimbank with a Visitor Economy Strategy review.

Completed the research report summarising key findings from the

stakeholder consultation process and community survey and

research about the visitor economy. The insights gained will guide

key strategic initiatives of the new Visitor Economy Strategy.

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21. Facilitate housing

diversity,

population growth

and development

through planning

and assessment

processes

22.1 Progress the implementation of the Housing and

Neighbourhood Character Policy to advance a long

term plan to manage housing growth and change

across Brimbank.

Submitted a detailed response to the Department of Transport and

Planning's request for additional information in relation to the

Amendment ‘C239brim’ which proposes to implement the Housing

and Neighbourhood Character Strategy (2024) by making changes

to zones and ordinance to the Brimbank Planning Scheme.

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22. Support

economic and

social inclusion

23.1 Continue to roll out non-English speaking

business migrant attraction programs.

Continued this work through a range of activities, including:

•

Building relationships with key stakeholders including

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

representatives

•

Assessing potential for Chinese and Iraq business migrant

meetups in 2025.

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23.2 Encourage local employment of people with

disability by: Promoting opportunities for local

businesses to build capacity through disability

awareness and education activities; Exploring local

partnerships that enable pathways and opportunities

for people with disability to volunteer in Brimbank.

Supported Inclusion Melbourne to deliver an online workshop with

funding from the community grants program and assistance from

Council staff. The workshop was for professionals, employers, and

community members and focussed on supporting people with

intellectual and cognitive disabilities to plan their career journeys

through skill building and inclusive recruitment practices. Fifteen

participants gained insights into developing systems and programs

to better assist people with disabilities, their supporters, and

employers.

Continued promotion of volunteer roles across the municipality, for

people with disability, in partnership with Volunteer West. Guided

by the principles of recruitment, retention and recognition, Council

is also promoting volunteer management training opportunities to

local organisations and exploring a tailored session for staff who

supervise volunteers.

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23. Support

community

access to

education and

jobs

24.1 Provide tailored services, forge partnerships and

role model opportunities to support Brimbank

residents to access jobs and skills, including for young

job seekers and young entrepreneurs.

Continued to empower residents, particularly young people, and

women, through a range of activities, including:

•

Providing 24 drop-in support sessions

•

Facilitating job referrals for six people

•

Offering 15 career counselling sessions through the Victoria

University Skills and Jobs Centre

•

Implementing "Your Career Your Way" for women aged 45+

with 20 participants

•

Providing "Ready, Steady Work" with Headspace and Youth

Projects for eight young people

•

Conducting a youth networking session with 21 participants

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Facilitating a two-day business skills workshop for 11 young

people

•

Delivering three micro-credential courses with 32 participants

•

Piloting the '80 Barber Club' with The Youth Junction and Penny

Club Barbers, engaging young people in barbering skills and

practical experience.

24.2 Promote local procurement by encouraging local

businesses to employ more local people and by

advocating for local procurement practices.

Encouraged local procurement by:

•

Updating the Brimbank JobLink website

•

Promoting local procurement tenders to local businesses via

Brimbank JobLink and social media

•

Promoting the online Indigenous Business Procurement

Workshop, held in November.

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2.3 Investigate options for short-term work

engagement opportunities to build the skills and

knowledge of young people.

Supported the work placement of a student for 200 hours during

November and December. The placement provided valuable learning

both for the student and the youth team, particularly in

understanding challenges faced in the workplace.

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24. Promote the

importance of

education and

encourage life

long learning

across

generations

25.1 Support, champion, and promote opportunities

for learning across all age groups through a range of

programming, sector development, communications,

and other opportunities in Brimbank.

Delivered the following programs and activities to support learning

across all ages in Brimbank.

•

609 learning activities and events across all age groups, with

12,051 people attending. These included the After School

Activity Zone, Lego Club and Reading Buddies programs for

children

•

Eighty-nine study support sessions attracting 1100 students

through Study Havens and exam revision programs

•

Supported young people with disabilities to design images and

heat press them onto mugs at the Maker Space

•

Thirteen school holiday programs attracting more than 750

children and their parents/carers to activities such as

drumming, wildlife shows, craft, a jungle-themed ‘slumber

party’, theatre shows, Afro beats, illustration and seed planting

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The Big Summer Read, a statewide initiative to support children

to maintain and build their reading skills over the summer

break

•

227 programs attended by 1407 adults including job search

support, Practice Your English, film screenings, book groups,

Resume Help, creative art sessions, Maker Space and digital

literacy sessions

•

Celebrated Adult Learners Week by publishing stories about

people in Brimbank and their learning journeys.

25. Work towards

improving digital

access and

inclusion

26.1 Develop and run a range of programs and

spaces that teach, encourage and support community

members to use digital and other technology,

regardless of the barriers they face.

Delivered the following Digital Literacy programs and activities:

•

Basic PC skills, Power Point, Excel, digital design, and laser

engraving

•

A six-week program for seniors that gave them use of a device,

data, and weekly tuition

•

Coding for children aged 8-12, creating games and animations

using Scratch, Python & HTML software

•

Three cybersafe awareness workshops for adults and young

people during which a scam expert revealed psychological tricks

scammers use and how to be safer online

•

Enabled a supportive space for community members with a

disability to engage in digital learning sessions

•

Provided digitisation equipment for community to reserve and

borrow through the library catalogue such as AI, 3D printing,

design software and laser cutting.

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26.2 Research new data and insights to identify

opportunities that increase the accessibility of

Council’s information and services available online.

Commenced gathering regular metrics for reporting. This is to

provide further insights into current levels of community

information seeking, access to, and value of Brimbank's online

content. This information will guide further research and

opportunities for improvement.

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Leadership and Governance – Our Services



Advocacy and Stakeholder Relationships



Civic Events



Community Engagement



Contact and Service Centres



Council Business



Customer and Digital Experience



Design and Brand



Digital Communications



Employee Services



Enterprise Performance and Service Innovation



Financial, Management and Systems Accounting



Information Management, Communications and Technology



Legal Governance and Integrity

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Media and Communications

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Occupational Health and Safety

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Organisational Development

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Organisational Strategy and Change

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Procurement

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Revenue

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Risk and Compliance

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On December 8, at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans, 540 people from 62 different countries became Australian citizens - a

wonderful reflection of Brimbank’s diversity, highlighting the strength and unity in our community. Citizenship ceremonies celebrate

a citizen’s commitment to Australia and shared values like democracy, freedom, and equality, and mark a meaningful milestone for

many.

Three ceremonies were conducted in total and were attended by the Mayor Councillor Dang, Deputy Mayor Councillor Borg,

Councillor Kruk, Councillor Pham and Councillor Truong. Uncle Shane Charles offered the official Welcome to Country and the event

included a moving performance of ‘I Am Australian’ by guest singer Siyona.

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26. Value community

input through

models of

deliberative

engagement

and co-design

27.1 Expand and leverage Brimbank’s Community

Voice Panel (BCV) for enhanced participation and

consultation.

Work with members of Brimbank's Community Voice Panel in the

development of the draft Council Plan 2025-29 and related

strategic documents. Commencing in December 2024 and

concluding in Feb 2025, panel members will participate in a series

of workshops to review the Community Vision, identify priorities

for Council and deliberate on challenging topics. A Community

Panel report will be provided to Council in March 2025.

50%

27.2 Continue to administer the H.V. McKay Memorial

Gardens Strategic Management Group meetings to

provide direction for the management and

development of the Gardens.

Facilitated a Strategic Management Group meeting to discuss

operational matters relating to the gardens. Of concern to the

group is the rise in vandalism. Five heritage seats have been

graffitied, and bins have been set alight. Vandalism has also been

experienced within the church grounds, including a break-in to the

Manse (Ministers House). These acts of vandalism have been

reported to the local Police. Staff will continue to monitor issues

and incidents in the park and take prevention action where

possible.

50%

27. Support

community

resilience and

continue

emergency

management

planning to be

prepared for

any future

incidents or

shocks

28.1 Maintain Emergency Management Planning

Reform at the Municipal level through:

•

Establishing strong partnerships with key agencies,

including police, fire services, and emergency

medical services

•

Forming a dedicated Municipal Emergency

Management Planning Committee (MEMPC)

•

Collaborating with committee members to maintain

a comprehensive Municipal Emergency

Management Plan (MEMP)

•

Ensuring the plan covers prevention, response,

and recovery strategies.

Continued works to maintain Emergency Management Planning

Reform through holding Municipal Emergency Management

Planning Committee (MEMPC) meetings with relevant Emergency

Management Agencies. Two meetings have been held this year.

50%

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28. Partner across

multiple sectors

to advocate for

equal access

towards social &

environmental

justice

29.1 Deliver the Advocacy Plan 2023-2025 that sets

out Brimbank’s key advocacy priorities, which include:

•

Transforming Brimbank

•

Mental health

•

Road infrastructure

•

Climate emergency

•

Addressing unemployment

•

Housing and homelessness

•

Melbourne Airport Third Runway

•

Gambling harm

•

Major parks

•

Libraries.

Highlighted advocacy initiatives this quarter include:

•

A joint State and Federal Government announcement that

$63.5 million will be invested towards planning and design

works to rebuild Sunshine Station in preparation for future

projects, including the Melbourne Airport Rail. The funding will

also cover an additional platform, track and bridge works as

well as signaling improvements

•

Council's concerns around aircraft noise were raised at a

Senate Inquiry by Senator Steph Hodgins-May

•

Council Officers provided evidence at an Inquiry into Local

Government Funding and Services

•

The start of works funded through the Safer Local Roads and

Streets Program for the installation of speed humps along Hall

Street, Hilma Street and Mailey Street in Sunshine West

•

Council's endorsement to relaunch a refreshed Transforming

Brimbank advocacy campaign, calling on the State and Federal

Governments to immediately commence both the construction

of the Melbourne Airport Rail and the development of the

Sunshine Precinct

•

A Victorian Government announcement for new or improved

school bus services across the State, with most in Melbourne's

west (primarily Melton and Wyndham). This is a great

outcome for LeadWest which is facilitated by Brimbank.

50%

29.2 Review the Social Justice Charter to ensure the

principles and framework are contemporary and

provide a platform for social equity and inclusion

across Council.

Commenced development of a new Social Justice Framework (or

equivalent document) in response to the recommendations

provided by an external consultant who reviewed Council's

approach to Social Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

40%

29. Support the

Brimbank

community to

engage in

30.1 Partner with the Victorian Electoral Commission

(VEC) in respect to Local Government elections in

compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (the

Act).

Worked closely with the VEC to support the 2024 municipal general

election, ensuring full compliance with the Act and completion of all

statutory requirements associated with the election process. This

action is completed.

100%

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transparent

democratic

processes

30.2 Develop and implement a comprehensive

Councillor transition program designed to equip the

incoming Council with the necessary support and

resources for effective governance.

Implemented all planned induction actions on time and in

accordance with the Councillor induction plan which includes all

mandatory requirements as per the Local Government Act 2020 and

Governance and Integrity Regulations. The remaining actions are

set to be completed in the next quarter.

70%

30. Reward a

culture of high

performance

that

demonstrates

commitment

to community

31.1 Continue to implement Council’s Organisational

Development Framework (2023–2027). Actions for

2024/2025 include:

•

Establishing a Brimbank Leadership Model

•

Commencing work to inform and create Council’s

updated Gender Equity Action Plan for 2025-

2029.

Developed values-based competencies for senior leaders based on

the leadership model. Leadership programs have been developed

for the remainder of this financial year and into 2025/2026. This

includes a Management Fundamentals Series and building

capabilities for leadership of self, others, and the business.

Continued supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion, with a

leadership program proposed to remove participation barriers.

This quarter has seen the introduction of an anonymous reporting

tool to support reporting of sexual harassment and unacceptable

workplace behaviours.

50%

31. Continue to

model a safe,

healthy,

diverse, and

equitable

organisation

32.1 Implement 2024-2025 actions of Council’s

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Strategic Plan.

Progressed the following OHS actions this quarter:

•

Management of hazards associated with crystalline silica

•

Commenced the OHS incident management system project

•

Provided audiometric testing for employees exposed to

occupational noise

•

Undertook consultation and development of draft Fitness for

Work Policy and Procedures

•

Launched a new Employee Assistance Provider and the

commencement of a limited Professional Supervision Program

that responds to indirect trauma.

Completed more than half of the tasks documented in the OHS

Strategy Year 3 Action Plan. 46% of the remaining tasks remain

on track for completion by their due date. During this quarter, an

additional six tasks were identified and incorporated into the

Action Plan.

50%

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32.2 Through education and skill development

strengthen organisational capability for

intersectionality approaches to an inclusive workplace.

Commenced the review of current initiatives, policies, and

workforce audit to support a number of workshops planned for

next quarter. The outcome of this project stage will inform the

drafting of a Brimbank Diversity Equity and Inclusion framework in

2025. The framework will strengthen organisational capability for

intersectionality approaches to an inclusive workplace.

35%

32.3 (Within Council) work to:

a) Increase participation of people with disabilities

across Council’s employment programs, including work

experience

b) Consider and progress Council’s volunteering

recruitment strategies to provide more participation

opportunities for people with disability.

Worked within Council to:

•

Trial new recruitment initiatives to broaden Council’s candidate

pool and address current gendered roles and workforces.

These roles often had job tasks that had physical requirements

favouring male applicants. A Job Task Analysis (JTA) identified

actual physical and psychological demands of the positions.

The learnings from the trial will inform ongoing improvements

to procedures enabling increased representation of employees

living with a disability

•

Update the volunteer onboarding process, including the use of

social media and online platforms, to capture accessibility

needs and staff working with local disability organisations and

networks to promote opportunities. Accessible and inclusive

Council-led event planning will be designed to raise the

awareness of disability needs for staff and volunteers, while

integrating the expertise of volunteers with lived experience

into future practices

•

Update all volunteer recruitment and engagement practices to

comply with the Child Safe Standards.

55%

32. Enhance

organisational

performance

management

and reporting

33.1 Report on the outcomes of the annual Local

Government Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS)

and the Local Government Performance Reporting

Framework (LGPRF) through the Brimbank Annual

Report 2024 - 2025.

Continued participation in the annual state-wide Community

Satisfaction Survey (CSS) each year. Approximately 600 residents

are surveyed with 150 face-to-face surveys completed each

quarter. Surveys commenced in July 2024 and will conclude at end

April 2025. Following this, the results of the CSS are analysed and

presented to Council and included in the 2024-2025 Annual Report.

75%

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Continued participation in the annual Local Government

Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF). It is a requirement of

the Local Government Act 2020 and aims to improve the

transparency and accountability of council services and

performance. Council completed the 2023/2024 reporting cycle in

July 2024 and results are now available on the Know your Council

website (https://www.vic.gov.au/know-your-council). Full year

results will be reported in the 2024-2025 Annual Report.

33. Continue to

manage our

assets and

finances

sustainably

and

responsibly

34.1 Allocate a minimum asset renewal budget of

85%, relative to the depreciation expense for 2024-

2025, with an intent to increase this year on year for

the next 10 years, to actively manage the asset

renewal gap and ensure sustainable asset

management.

This action has not commenced.

The estimated investment in asset renewal will be calculated and

reported in Q4 as part of the preparation for the 2025-2026

Capital Works Program. Early indications suggest that we are on

track to achieve an asset renewal budget exceeding 85%.

However, this ratio will not be finalised until the end of the

financial year and will be confirmed in Q4 (April – June 2025).

0%

34. Embrace

technology

and innovation

to deliver

continuous

improvement

opportunities

35.1 Commence the business case for the Connected

Brimbank initiative. This will consider Council’s long

term information system needs in supporting customer

service, information security and operational

excellence and compliance obligations.

Presented the initial strategy for Connected Brimbank to senior

management for consideration. The next step is to discuss the

strategy in more detail to confirm the business case approach and

procurement strategy.

5%

35.2 Continue to implement improvements to key

systems and processes, including:

•

Supporting the upgrade of Office 365 for all staff

•

Upgrading Content Manager by December 2024

•

Upgrading aged telephony systems by December

2024

•

Replacing the finance system Computron by

mid-2025

Completed the first phase of the telephony project, replacement of

the contact centre phone system. Planning for the next phase -

Teams calling, is under way.

Progressed the upgrade of Content Manager, this is on track for

delivery by June 2025.

Commenced the final stages of planning and contracting for the

replacement of the Computron Finance System. This has an

indicative delivery date of December 2025.

30%

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