Agenda - Hume City Council

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF 

THE HUME CITY COUNCIL 

MONDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2012 

7.00 PM 

SUNBURY COUNCIL CHAMBER 

OUR VISION: 

Hume City Council will be recognised as a leader in achieving social, 

environmental and economic outcomes with a common goal of 

connecting our proud community and celebrating the diversity of 

Hume.

HUME CITY COUNCIL 

Notice of an 

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE HUME CITY COUNCIL 

to be held on Monday, 10 December 2012 

at 7.00 PM 

at the Sunbury Council Chamber 

To: a: Council 

Cr Geoff Porter 

Cr Casey Nunn 

Cr Adem Atmaca 

Cr Chandra Bamunusinghe 

Cr Alan Bolton 

Cr Vic Dougall 

Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou 

Cr Drew Jessop 

Cr Jack Medcraft 

Cr Jack Ogilvie 

Cr Ann Potter 

Mayor 

Deputy Mayor 

b: Officers Mr Domenic Isola 

Mr Daryl Whitfort 

Mr Steve Crawley 

Ms Margarita Caddick 

Mr Kelvin Walsh 

Ms Kylie Ezzy 

Chief Executive Officer 

Director City Governance and Information 

Director City Infrastructure 

Director City Communities 

Director City Sustainability 

Director Organisation and Community 

Learning 

ORDER OF BUSINESS 

1. PRAYER 

Hume City’s religious diversity strengthens and enriches community life and supports the 

well-being of the citizens of Hume City. Hume City Council acknowledges the importance of 

spiritual life and the leadership offered by the Hume City Inter Faith Leaders Network. In 

recognition of the religious diversity of residents in Hume City, Council has invited the Inter 

Faith Leaders Network to take responsibility for the opening prayer at Council meetings. 

This evening’s prayer will be led by Reverend Kevin McIntosh of the Our Lady of Mount 

Carmel Church, Sunbury. 

Eternal God, we gather tonight to meet with intentions to do your will. We pray through Your 

guidance that our Hume City Council Mayor, Councillors, and all who govern your people will 

serve to the best of their abilities, using their God given talents to care for all your people. 

We ask that they use integrity and wisdom to make decisions that will benefit our local 

communities. As the end of the year approaches, may we all enjoy peace, harmony and 

safety among family and friends. 

Heavenly God we humbly ask these prayers. 

Amen 

2. APOLOGIES 

Hume City Council Page 1

NOTICE OF MEETING 

10 DECEMBER 2012 

ORDINARY COUNCIL 

3. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST 

Councillors' attention is drawn to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 in relation 

to the disclosure of conflicts of interests. Councillors are required to disclose any conflict of 

interest immediately before consideration or discussion of the relevant item. Councillors are 

then required to leave the Chamber during discussion and not vote on the relevant item. 

4. ASSEMBLIES OF COUNCIL 

In accordance with section 80A(2) of the Local Government Act 1989, Council is required to 

report, as soon as practicable, to an Ordinary Meeting of Council, a record of any assemblies 

of Councillors held. 

There are no records of assemblies to report on this section of the Agenda. 

5. CONFIRMATION OF COUNCIL MINUTES 

Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of 12 November 2012, and the Ordinary Council 

(Town Planning) Meeting of 26 November 2012, including Confidential Minutes. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of 12 November 2012 and the 

Ordinary Council (Town Planning) Meeting of 26 November 2012, including 

Confidential Minutes, be confirmed. 

6. RECEIPT OF COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND 

RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL TO BE ADOPTED 

6.1 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Westmeadows Hall Committee of Management 

Meeting held on 18 October 2012 

6.1.1 OFFICER’S COMMENTS: 

(a) The committee has requested the appointment of an additional member. 

Whilst adding a new member will result in the committee comprising of an 

even number of members (eight), it is recommended that the membership 

of Barrie Koch be approved so that the committee is well placed to absorb 

any potential future reduction in committee member numbers. 

(b) It is noted that the committee will be making an application to Heritage 

Victoria for a heritage overlay of the hall. 

6.1.2 RECOMMENDATION: 

(a) THAT Council notes the Unconfirmed Minutes of the Westmeadows 

Hall Committee of Management Meeting held on 18 October 2012. 

(b) THAT Council approves the membership of new member Barrie Koch. 

(c) THAT Council approves the committee comprising of an even number 

of members. 

(d) 

THAT Council endorses the committee’s use of a maximum of $320 to 

pay for a Christmas lunch for committee members which was held on 

15 November 2012. 





6.2 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Campbellfield Community Centre Committee of 

Management Meeting held on 25 October 2012 


(a) The committee has made a request to offer a personal trainer a reduced 

hall hire fee of $10 per hour for a period of eight weeks to help them 

establish a client base, which would then justify them continuing with the 

service and hall hire at the full rate. 

(b) The committee has accepted an offer from Council that the committee pays 

the electricity costs of the facility, for which Council pays for a security 

provider to lock the front gates each evening. The committee will trial this 

arrangement for a period of six months 


(a) THAT Council notes the Unconfirmed Minutes of the Campbellfield 

Community Centre Committee of Management Meeting held on 25 

October 2012. 

(b) THAT Council approves the committee’s request to offer a personal 

trainer a reduced hall hire fee of $10 per hour for a period of eight 

weeks. 

(c) THAT Council endorses the decision of the Manager Corporate 

Services to approve the committee spending a maximum of $350 to 

pay for a Christmas dinner for committee members. 

6.3 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Tullamarine Hall Committee of Management 

Meeting held on 15 October 2012 


(a) The committee has in recent years found it difficult to maintain the minimum 

number of members required under its instrument of delegation, being five 

members. 

(b) Whilst adding two new members will result in the committee comprising of 

an even number of members (six), it is recommended that the membership 

of Leanne Romans and Marilyn Causer be approved to assist the 

committee to comply with their instrument of delegation. 


(a) THAT the Unconfirmed Minutes of the Tullamarine Hall Committee of 

Management Meeting held on 15 October 2012 be noted. 

(b) THAT Council approves the membership of new members Leanne 

Romans and Marilyn Causer. 

(c) THAT Council approves the committee comprising of an even number 

of members. 

(d) THAT Council approves the committee’s request for the 

Secretary/Treasurer, Jan Hutchinson, to attend a computer course to 

assist her in her role. 





6.4 Unconfirmed Minutes of the Gladstone Park Community Centre Committee 

of Management Meeting held on 23 October 2012 


(a) 

At the meeting the committee chairperson, Pat Townsend, requested that a 

Council officer visits the centre to discuss the committee’s suggestions for 

reworking the foyer to improve safety and to make better use of the space. 

(b) Committee member Jenny Lilley tendered her resignation to the committee, 

which took effect at the conclusion of this meeting. 


(a) THAT Council notes the Unconfirmed Minutes of the Gladstone Park 

Community Centre Committee of Management Meeting held on 23 

October 2012. 

(b) THAT contact with the relevant Council officer be arranged through 

the Minor Facilities Administration Coordinator, who is the Council 

representative on the committee, to speak with the committee about 

their safety issue concerns inside the building. 

(c) THAT Council notes the resignation of committee member Jenny 

Lilley. 

(d) THAT Council approves the committee comprising of an even number 

of members, which is a result of the resignation of committee member 

Jenny Lilley. 

6.5 Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of the Hume City Council held on 

Friday, 30 November 2012. 


THAT the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting of the Hume City Council 

held on Friday, 30 November 2012, including confidential minutes, as 

circulated, be noted. 

6.6 Minutes from Meeting no. 56 of Municipal Emergency Management 

Planning Committee (MEMPC) held 8 August 2012. 


THAT Council notes the Minutes from Meeting no. 56 of Municipal 

Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) held 8 August 2012. 

7. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS 

7.1 Resident of the Month – Mr Adrian Lodders 

(Nominated by Cr Jack Ogilvie) 

8. NOTICES OF MOTION 

Nil 

9. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 





10. OFFICER’S REPORTS 

The Mayor will ask the Councillors and gallery at the commencement of this section, which 

reports they wish to speak to. These reports will then be discussed in the order they appear 

on the notice paper. Reports not called will be dealt with in a block resolution at the end. 

Item No Title 

Page 

COUNCIL LEADERSHIP 

LE502 Review and Proposed Setting of Councillor and Mayoral Allowances ........... 7 

LE503 Proposal to Rename Tullamarine Reserve ...................................................... 26 

LE504 Proposal to Name a Local Park in Honour of the late Mr Roger Free ........... 35 

LE505 Proposals to Name Five Unnamed Right-of-Ways in Sunbury ...................... 48 

LE506 

Declaration of Road - Transfer of Land - Council to Roads Corporation 

- Somerton Road, Roxburgh Park .................................................................... 62 

LE507 Creation of Easement under Section 45(1)Transfer of Land Act 1958 - 

Somerton Road, Roxburgh Park ....................................................................... 68 

LE508 S173 Agreements - Building Over Easement - September 2012 ................... 81 

LE509 S173 Agreements - Building Over Easement - November 2012 .................... 83 

PROSPERITY OF THE CITY 

PC94 Documents for Sealing - ASIC - Transfer of Land ........................................... 85 

PC95 Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 - Year One Progress 

Report .................................................................................................................. 92 

COMMUNITY WELLBEING 

CW334 2013 Community Grants ................................................................................... 99 

CW335 Hume City Council Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 - 2016 ......................... 114 

CW336 Draft Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan ...................................... 139 

APPEARANCE OF THE CITY AND ENVIRONMENT 

AE67 

Sign in the Civic Plaza and Commemoration of the 1956 Olympic Road 

Race ................................................................................................................... 144 

AE68 Valley Park Project - Land Exchange Agreement ......................................... 149 

AE69 Hume Planning Scheme Amendment and Joint Planning Permit C137 - 

36-44 Emu Parade, Jacana - for adoption ...................................................... 159 

11. PETITIONS AND JOINT LETTERS 

12. DEPUTATIONS 

13. URGENT BUSINESS 

14. DELEGATES REPORTS 

15. GENERAL BUSINESS 





16. CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS 

The Meeting may be closed to members of the public to consider confidential matters. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

THAT the Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to Section 89(2) (sub 

sections as listed), of the Local Government Act 1989 to consider the following items, 

which are confidential for the reasons indicated: 

Report No. Title Reason for Confidential 

COLE105 Assembly of Councillors (h) any other matter 

COLE106 Property Matter (e) proposed developments 


COLE108 Leasing Matter (e) proposed developments 




COAE38 Contract for Service Provision (d) contractual matters 

COAE39 Contract for Service Provision (d) contractual matters 

17. CLOSURE OF MEETING 

DOMENIC ISOLA 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

5/12/2012 


REPORTS – COUNCIL LEADERSHIP 

10 DECEMBER 2012 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF COUNCIL 

REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE502 

Review and Proposed Setting of Councillor and Mayoral 

Allowances 

SOURCE: 

Gavan O'Keefe, Manager Corporate Services 

DIVISION: 

City Governance and Information 

FILE NO: 

HCC04/11 

POLICY: - 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 

Accountable Leadership 

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Victorian Government Policy Statement on Local 

Government Mayoral and Councillor Allowances and 

Resources - April 2008 

2. Government Gazette - 3 July 2012 

1. SUMMARY OF REPORT: 

1.1. Under Section 74 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act), Council is required to 

conduct a review of its Councillor and Mayoral Allowances within six months of the general 

election or before 30 June 2013, whichever is later. 

1.2. It is recommended that in conducting this review, that the proposed amount of Councillor 

and Mayoral allowances be at the maximum for a Category 3 Council. 

2. RECOMMENDATION: 

2.1. That Council in conducting a review of the Councillor and Mayoral Allowances 

under Section 74 (1) of the Act proposes to set the Councillor allowance at $26,843 

plus 9% (as an equivalent amount to the Superannuation Guarantee contribution) 

equating to $29,259, and the Mayoral allowance at $85,741 plus 9% (as an equivalent 

amount to the Superannuation Guarantee contribution) equating $93,458. 

2.2. That in accordance with Sections 74 (4) and 223 of the Act, public notice be given 

that a review of the Councillors and Mayoral Allowances is being conducted and 

submissions will be received on the proposed allowances from 13 December 2012 

until 25 January 2013. 

2.3. That in accordance with Section 223 of the Act, a Committee of the Whole Council 

hears submissions on Monday, 4 February 2013 at 7:00pm at the Council Chamber, 

Hume Global Learning Centre, Broadmeadows. 

3. LEGISLATIVE POWERS: 

Local Government Act 1989: 

Section 74 – “Councillor and Mayoral Allowances” 

Section 223 – “Right to Make Submission” 

4. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 

The proposed budget for 2012/13 has provision for the Councillor and Mayoral Allowances to 

increase by 2.5% and for the change to 11 Councillors from 27 October 2012 to 30 June 2013. 




REPORT NO: LE502 (cont.) 

5. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS 

Environmental Sustainability has been considered and the recommendations of this report give 

no rise to any matters. 

6. CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS 

The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibility has been considered and the 

recommendations of this report give no rise to any matters. 

7. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: 

Council in conducting its review of the Councillor and Mayoral Allowances will place public 

notices in the Hume and Sunbury Leader and Hume and Sunbury Weekly newspapers 

advising that public comment and submissions are encouraged and will be heard on Monday, 4 

February 2013 at 7:00pm at the Council Chamber, Hume Global Learning Centre, 

Broadmeadows. Council’s website will also advise of the proposed allowances and submission 

process. 

8. DISCUSSION: 

Councillors and Mayoral Allowances 

8.1. Under section 74 (1) of the Act, Council is required to conduct a review of the allowances 

paid to Councillors within six months of a general election or before 30 June following a 

general election. 

8.2. In order to undertake the review, Councillors need to understand the current legislative 

arrangements for payment of Councillor and Mayoral allowances. The source document 

for explaining the arrangements regarding Councillors and Mayoral allowances is the 

document ‘Recognition and Support, The Victorian Government’s Policy Statement on 

Local Government Mayor and Councillor Allowances and Resources, April 2008’, a copy 

of this document is attached. 

8.3. Victorian Councils are placed into one of three categories, determined by total revenue 

and estimated resident population. The category to which a Council belongs is 

determined by Council’s total revenue (discounted) with the current estimated population 

and dividing by 100. The categories are determined by the following: 

Category 1: 0 – 40 points 

Category 2: 41 – 190 points 

Category 3: 191 plus points 

8.4. Each of the above categories provides a discretionary range for each Council to pay 

Councillor and Mayoral allowances. The current range is: 

Category 1: Councillors $7,542 - $17,969 per annum 

Mayor up to $53,684 per annum 









8.5. The Minister for Local Government may review which category a council will be in. A 

change in category may come about by changes in a council’s total revenues or 

population resulting in a change in the calculation of the council’s points. Attached is a 

Government Gazette Notice of which councils fall within each category, this is the most 

recent Ministerial determination regarding the categories. It should be noted that a 

subsequent Government Gazette on 25 October 2012 increased the amounts payable in 

respect of these categories by 2.5% as above. 

8.6. Advice received from Local Government Victoria is that Hume City Council’s current 

point calculation is 300 and it is the fifth highest ranked council in Victoria (City of 

Melbourne of excluded). The range in ascending order are: 

1. Casey 

2. Greater Geelong 

3. Wyndham 

4. Whittlesea 

5. Hume 

8.7. Given that Hume City Council is ranked so high in the State and is almost double the 

points of some of those councils within Category 3, it is appropriate that Councillors of 

Hume City Council are paid at the higher end of the discretionary range. Hume is 

located within a growth corridor and has a cultural and socio economic diverse 

population. 

8.8. These factors combine to require a level of commitment, both in time and availability on 

Hume City Councillors. The level of councillor responsibility and commitment required is 

reflective in Hume City Council’s ranking in Victoria as calculated using the total revenue 

(discounted) and estimated population. 

8.9. Given these factors, Council has determined to propose that the Mayoral and Councillor 

allowance be the maximum payable to a Category 3 Council. 

8.10. Hume City Council had previously resolved that the Councillors and Mayoral Allowances 

are to be paid at the maximum amount payable. 

8.11. Submissions on the review of Councillor and Mayoral Allowances including the proposed 

Councillor and Mayoral Allowances will be considered by a Committee of the whole of 

Council. 

6. CONCLUSION: 

The review of the Councillor and Mayoral Allowances has taken into consideration the size of 

the Council; the complexity of issues brought before it and the ensuing workloads for 

councillors and it is proposed that councillors be paid the maximum amount in the range. 




Attachment 1 - Victorian Government Policy Statement on Local Government Mayoral and Councillor Allowances and 






































































Attachment 2 - Government Gazette - 3 July 2012 




Attachment 2 - Government Gazette - 3 July 2012 




REPORT NO: 

LE503 

REPORT TITLE: 

Proposal to Rename Tullamarine Reserve 

SOURCE: 

Peter Faull, Coordinator Corporate Support 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC11/309 

POLICY: 

Place Names Policy 



ATTACHMENT: 1. Council report LE395 


1.1 Council received a proposal to rename the Tullamarine Reserve, located in 

Melrose Drive Tullamarine, to ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’, in honour of the 

late Mr Alexander Hansen Rasmussen (1875 - 1955), who was also known as Alec 

Rasmussen. 

1.2 The proposal received advised that: 

1.2.1 Mr Rasmussen was Secretary of the Tullamarine Progress Association from 

its inception in 1924 until 1954, when he retired due to ill health. 

1.2.2 At Mr Rasmussen’s suggestion, the Tullamarine Progress Association 

donated 6 acres of land to the Broadmeadows Council for recreational 

purposes in November 1929. This is the land that the Tullamarine Reserve 

is located on. 

1.2.3 Mr Rasmussen was a teacher at the Tullamarine Primary School and 

an active and well respected member of the Tullamarine Community. 

1.3 Council resolved on 13 February 2012 (report LE395) to commence the process to 

rename Tullamarine reserve the ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’. 

1.4 This report provides details of the community consultation that was undertaken as part 

of this process 

1.5 Council report LE395 is included as Attachment 1 to this report. 


2.1 THAT Council notes the results of the community consultation process on the 

proposal to rename Tullamarine Reserve, located in Melrose Drive, Tullamarine, 

to ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’. 

2.2 THAT Council does not approve the proposal to rename Tullamarine Reserve the 

‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’, but that it investigates other options to recognize Mr 

Rasmussen’s contribution to his local community. 


The procedure to rename parks is prescribed in the Geographic Place Names Act 1998. 


Expenditure associated with the naming proposal will include administration costs which will 

be funded from Council’s operational budget. 





5. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS: 

Environmental Sustainability has been considered and the recommendations of this report 

give no rise to any matters. 

6. CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS APPLICATION: 




7.1 When consulting with the community, Officers coordinating the naming proposal 

followed the procedures outlined in the Guidelines for Geographic Place Names 2010 

(the Guidelines), and in particular, Principle I(M), Consulting with the public. 

7.2 On 16 July 2012 a webpage on Council’s internet site was created inviting residents to 

provide their feedback on the naming proposal. 

7.3 On 17 July 2012 a consultation pack was sent to 611 directly affected property owners 

and residents containing a covering letter, a community survey, background 

information on the proposal and a reply paid envelope. These residents live in the 

immediate vicinity of the park. 

7.4 On 17 July 2012 the naming proposal was advertised in the Hume Leader and Sunbury 

Leader newspapers, inviting local residents to provide their feedback on the proposal. 

7.5 As per the Guidelines, the period of time open to residents to provide their feedback on 

the proposal was 30 days from the date of the letter sent with the consultation pack. 

7.6 Survey Results 

Directly affected residents/ratepayers (611Properties) 611 

Respondents who objected 3 

Respondents who expressed consent 17 

7.6.1 An objection was received from a resident who stated that he had not heard of 

Alec Rasmussen despite living in the area since 1968 and that the money 

incurred by the name change would be better spent on care for the elderly and 

hospital services. 

7.6.2 An objection was received from a resident without providing a reason for this 

objection. 

7.6.3 An objection was received from a resident, who stated that she couldn’t see 

the point in changing the name as Alec Rasmussen had been happy with the 

name of ‘Tullamarine Reserve’. 


8.1 Tullamarine Reserve is a prominent and highly used park reserve servicing the 

Tullamarine area. The current name of the reserve is well known to local residents, the 

park’s users and sporting groups, and changing the name could potentially cause 

confusion in the community. 

8.2 The late Mr Rasmussen made a significant contribution to his local community and he 

deserves to be recognised for this. If this renaming proposal is not approved (as 

recommended) other options to be investigated to recognise his contribution could be 

the installation of a story-board at the reserve detailing the role that he played in its 

history, or naming another place in the community that does not already have a name 

that is closely associated with it. 





8.3 Of the 611 community surveys that were posted to directly affected property owners 

and residents, only 20 responses were received, 17 of which supported the renaming 

proposal. This can be regarded as a relatively small response rate, and for this 

proposal, a more significant show of support would have been expected if there was 

overwhelming community support for the re-naming proposal. 


9.1 Tullamarine Reserve has a strong name association in the local community with 

residents, the park’s users and sporting groups. Changing the reserve’s name would 

potentially cause confusion in the community. 

9.2 The late Mr Rasmussen made a significant contribution to his local community, and he 

deserves to be recognised for this. It would be considered appropriate to investigate 

other options as to how this could be done. 

9.3 Aerial photograph of the Tullamarine Reserve: 

E DRIVE 

MELBOURNE AIRPORT 

MELROSE DRIVE 

HENDERSON ROAD 

DERBY STREET 

DEN DRIVE 

CATALINA DRIVE 

DAKOTA COURT 

Tullamarine Reserve 

SABRE COURT 

HERCULES STREET 

CATALINA DRIVE 

MELROSE DRIVE 

GARDEN DRIVE 

TULLAMARINE 

FREIGHT ROAD 

POST OFFICE STREET 

DERBY STREET 

MILLAR ROAD 

CUSTOM ROAD 

TRADE PARK DRIVE 

ARMAC DRIVE 

MELROSE DRIVE 

FREIGHT ROAD 

TADSTAN DRIVE 




Attachment 1 - Council report LE395 

REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

SOURCE: 

DIVISION: 

FILE NO: 

POLICY: 


LE395 

Proposal to rename Tullamarine Reserve 

Debbie Burgess, Ward Meeting Officer 


HCC11/309 




A proposal has been received from the Broadmeadows Historical Society Inc. supporting a 

request they received from Mr Ray Gibb to rename Tullamarine Reserve, located in Melrose 

Drive Tullamarine, ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’. 


That Council commences the process to rename Tullamarine Reserve, located in 

Melrose Drive Tullamarine ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’. 


3.1 Expenditure associated with the renaming proposal will include administration costs 

and signage. 

3.2 Both the costs of the administration and any signage will be funded from Council’s 

operational budget. 


The procedure to apply names to reserves is prescribed in the Geographic Place Names Act 

1998. 







5.1 In accordance with the Guidelines for Geographic Place Names 2010, Victoria and 

Hume City Council’s Place Names Policy, Council is required to consult with the 

community. The extent is dependent on the significance of the feature to be named. 

5.2 On 12 August, 2011 Council Officers forwarded a letter to the three tenant clubs of 

Tullamarine Reserve seeking their comments on the proposal. No comments were 

received. 

5.3 It is proposed to consult with both the wider Hume community and immediate 

community, which includes residents, ratepayers and businesses within the immediate 

area of the reserve. 

5.4 The consultation will involve a mailout to residents, ratepayers and businesses within 

the immediate area of the reserve, information on Council’s website and public notices 

in local newspapers advising of Council’s proposal and seeking comments. 


6.1 Background of proposal 

6.1.1 Council received a proposal to rename the Tullamarine Reserve, located in 

Melrose Drive Tullamarine ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’ in honour of Mr 

Alexander Hansen Rasmussen (1875 - 1955) known as Alec Rasmussen. 

6.1.2 Mr Rasmussen was Secretary of the Tullamarine Progress Association from 

its inception in 1924 until 1954, when he retired due to ill health. At Mr 

Rasmussen’s suggestion, the Tullamarine Progress Association donated 6 

acres of land to the Broadmeadows Council for recreational purposes in 

November 1929. This is the land that the Tullamarine Reserve is located on. 

6.1.3 Mr Rasmussen was a teacher at the Tullamarine Primary School and an 

active and well respected member of the Tullamarine Community. 

6.2 Consideration of proposal 

6.2.1 Tullamarine Reserve is a named feature currently accepted by the community 

and there is no reason to rename the reserve, however initial consultation with 

both the current users of the reserve and Council Officers resulted in no 

objection to the renaming. 

6.2.2 Mr Rasmussen was directly involved with the establishment of the reserve and 

the naming proposal meets all the requirements of the Guidelines for 

Geographic Place Names 2010, Victoria. 

6.2.3 It is appropriate to seek public comment on the proposal to rename 

Tullamarine Reserve ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’. 






6.3 Key principles to be considered 

Principle 1 (B) Recognising the public Comment 

interest 

Regard needs to be given to the long-term 

consequences and effects upon the wider 

community of naming, renaming or adjusting 

the boundary of a feature, locality or road. 

Changes to existing names or boundaries will 

affect not only the current community but also 

future residents, businesses, property owners 

and visitors 

Principle 1 (G) Linking the name to the Comment 

place 

Place names should be relevant to the 

local area. 

When a feature is of greater than local 

significance the name should be relevant 

to the wider community. 

Principle 1 (H) Using commemorative 

names 

Naming often commemorates a person 

A commemorative name applied to a 

feature (reserve) can only use the first 

name and surname of a person, although it 

is preferred that only the surname is used. 

The names of people who are still alive 

should be avoided because community 

attitudes and opinions can change over 

time. 

As Council did not receive any comments 

from the tenanted clubs currently using this 

reserve it is not envisaged that the renaming 

will affect the local community. 

Mr Rasmussen was a well respected and 

active member of the Tullamarine 

community. Mr Rasmussen, in his role as 

Secretary of the Tullamarine Progress 

Association was involved with Council 

receiving this land for the benefit of the 

community. 

Comment 

 

 

 

The proposal is to commemorate Mr 

Alexander Rasmussen. 

It is proposed to use the firstname and 

surname as it better identifies the 

intention to honour Mr Alexander 

Rasmussen. However, as Mr 

Rasmussen was better know as Alec it is 

proposed to use Alec instead of 

Alexander. 

Mr Rasmussen is deceased. 


Council should determine to commence the process to rename Tullamarine Reserve, located 

in Melrose Drive Tullamarine ‘Alec Rasmussen Reserve’. 






Aerial Map of Tullamarine Reserve 






BROADMEADOWS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. 

Est. 1975 

ABN 94 764 697 228 Inc. A0018192M 

Postal Address: P.O. Box 3083, Broadmeadows Vic 3047 

Telephone: 03 9302 1456. Mobile: 0405 780 711 

E mail: broadymuseum@australiaonline.net.au 

oq. os: :z.o 11 

The Mayor of Hume 

Cr. H. Patsikatheodorou 

Hume City Council 

1073 Pascoe Vale Road 

BROADMEADOWS Vic 3047 

Dear Cr. Patiskatheodorou 

I recently received the attached letter and considered it would be of interest to the council and make a 

request for you to submit same. 

The members of the above Society feel that it would be in the interest to Hume residents, particularly the 

residents of Tuliamarine, to have this reserve renamed. It is to be hoped the council will be of the same 

mind. 

Hon. Secretary 






REQUEST FOR THE RESERVE IN MELROSE DR., TULLAMARINE 

TO BE NAMED ALEC RASMUSSE]Ij RESERVE. 

Although my Great Grandfather, J oh11Cock. received" good mcntior. in 

"Bmadmeadows: A Forgotten History. I reali;r.ed that there w;s much more histOI)'of the arc-a to 

he recorded. In 1 988. I statd a bicemennial project that involve:d two reunions ofTullamarinc 

pioneers in 1989 and 1998 and pmduced thousands of detail-pakt ed pages: nm1 in libra I) 

systems and with the Keilor Plains Pioneer Family I!istory Grotup (3500+ pages). 

Much of the in formation came from people who are no longer with us, such as Jack 

Hoctor, Bob Blackwell, Harry Heaps, Gordon Connor and Wally Mansfield. As a result ofthif 

information and personal knowledge, I realized thai Tullamarine had thret: .great leaders. The) 

were Alec Rasmussen, Walter V. (Major) Murphy and Leo Din,een. The laic Leo has been 

honoured by the renam ing of the Spring St Reserve in Tullamarine. 1 think that I first requested 

thls and the presenl proposal in 1989. 

Alec Rasmussen arrived at the Tullamarine hool, on the Conders Lane (Link Rd) 

come-r, and soon galvanized the community ns nobody had ever done before. His picnics at 

Alexander McCracken's Cumberland 1909-1911 wen:legendary. As well as being almost 

elevated to sainthood by every one of his former pupils, he w-as the secretary of the Tullamarln.; 

Progress Association from its inception in 1924 uniil 1954. He would h01ve steered the saleyard 

project of 1926 and the Back to Tullamarine in the 1930's. 

Without Alec Rasmussen the Melrose Drive Reser\'e would not exist. It was Alec who 

suggested that The T.P.A. purchase Noah Holland's 6 acre block and persuaded the association to 

donate it to the council, according to the late Harry Heaps.(The· present reserve has absorbed 

• -Han5eR!s acre block between the pavilion and the home unit co1mplex on Mofgan's 2 acre block.) 

Alec Rasmussen's ¢entrnl role i1i the council now owning the land is made clear by the following 

excerpt from The Argus. 

Th is exceFpt comes from The Argus of Saturday.30 November., 1929 and appears at the bouorn 

or page 30 to the left of the Foys and G ibson advertisement. 

RES£RY£AT BROADMEADm : 

reser.·e (a 92 year old present) 1he Alc:c Rasmussen Reserve. It 'WGU ld be appropriate to have 11 

history board outlining some of the ahove and detail$ of the school. post offices. church ;md 

hotels in the area, which I will gladly provide if you wish. 

Ray Gibb. . Phont! Mobile••••• 




REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE504 

Proposal to Name a Local Park in Honour of the late Mr 

Roger Free 

SOURCE: 


DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC11/660 

POLICY: 

Place Name Policy 



ATTACHMENT: 1. Council report LE397 


1.1 Council received a proposal from the Free Family to name the local park 

located in Pasley Street, Sunbury, the ‘Roger Free Park’, in honour of the late Mr 

Roger Free (1932-2011). 

1.2 Mr Free lived in Pasley Street Sunbury, opposite the park, for more than 70 years, 

and he was an active and well respected member of the Sunbury community. In 

September 2000, in recognition of Mr Free’s dedication to the welfare of the park, 

Council placed a plaque in the park that reads: “This plaque commemorates the 

commitment and dedication of local resident, Roger Free, in establishing and 

maintaining this park”. 

1.3 Council resolved on 13 February 2012 (report LE397) to commence the process to 

name the local park located in Pasley Street, Sunbury, the ‘Roger Free Park’, in honour 

of the late Mr Roger Free. 

1.4 This report provides details of the community consultation that was undertaken as part 

of this process 

1.5 Council report LE397 is included as Attachment 1 to this report. 


2.1 THAT Council notes the results of the community consultation process on the 

proposal to name the local park located in the Pasley Street, Sunbury, the ‘Roger 

Free Park’. 

2.2 THAT Council notes the majority of residents who responded support the 

naming proposal. 

2.3 THAT Council endorses the naming of the local park in Pasley Street, Sunbury, 

the ‘Roger Free Park’, and submits the name to the Registrar of Geographic 

Names for review and registration in VICNAMES. 


The procedure to apply names to parks is prescribed in the Geographic Place Names Act 

1998. 


4.1 Expenditure associated with the naming proposal will include administration costs and 

the erection of a sign at the park. 














7.1 When consulting with the community, Officers coordinating the naming proposal 

followed the procedures outlined in the Guidelines for Geographic Place Names 2010 

(the Guidelines), and in particular, Principle I(M), Consulting with the public. 

7.2 On 16 July 2012 a webpage on Council’s internet site was created inviting residents to 

provide their feedback on the naming proposal. 

7.3 On 17 July 2012 a consultation pack was sent to 269 directly affected property owners 

and residents containing a covering letter, a community survey, background 

information on the proposal and a reply paid envelope. These residents live in the 

immediate vicinity of the park. 

7.4 On 17 July 2012 the naming proposal was advertised in the Hume Leader and Sunbury 

Leader newspapers, inviting local residents to provide their feedback on the proposal. 

7.5 As per the Guidelines, the period of time open to residents to provide their feedback on 

the proposal was 30 days from the date of the letter sent with the consultation pack. 

7.6 Survey Results 

Directly affected residents/ratepayers (269 Properties) 269 

Respondents who objected 1 

Respondents who expressed consent 23 

An objection was received from a resident who preferred the park to be named ‘Roger 

Park’ or ‘Roger’s Park’. The objection was based on the name, but not on the renaming 

of the park. 


8.1 Council is the responsible authority for the investigation and determination of place 

names under the Geographic Place Names Act 1998 (the Act). Council must consider 

the Guidelines when determining place name proposals. The responsibility lies with 

Council to submit endorsed place name proposals to the Registrar of Geographic 

Names (the Registrar) for review and formal registration in VICNAMES. 

8.2 VICNAMES stores information and data related to all officially registered and recorded 

features, locality and road names in Victoria. 

8.3 Any proposals that are submitted but which do not comply with the Guidelines are 

unlikely to be approved by the Registrar. 

8.4 The ‘Roger Free Park’ naming proposal was originally assessed using the P rinciples 

as set out in sections 1 (B), (G) and ( H ) of the Guidelines. Details of this 

assessment are provided in Council Report LE397, which was presented to Council on 

13 February 2012, and is included as Attachment 1 of this report. 





8.5 Once the naming has been approved by the Registrar for registration, the Office of 

Geographic Names will place a notice in the Victorian Gazette notifying registration 

of the name. 

8.6 Signage at the park must be erected within 30 days of the name being gazetted and 

registered. 


9.1 Support received via the community consultation process for this naming proposal was 

strongly positive. It is proposed that Council endorses the naming of the local park in 

Pasley Street, Sunbury, to ‘Roger Free Park’, and that it submits the naming to the 

Registrar for review and registration in VICNAMES. 

9.2 Aerial photograph of the Pasley Street park: 

FRASER COURT 

ANDERSON ROAD 

ANDERSON ROAD 

ANDERSON 

KELLY STREET 

NEILL STREET 

MOUNSEY COURT 

MILLER STREET 

LIGAR STREET LIGAR STREET 

NEILL STREET 

PASLEY STREET 

MILLER STREET 

PASLEY STREET 

NEILL STREET 

PASLEY STREET 

ROAD 

MILLER STREET 

Pasley Street Park 

E STREET HORNE STREET 

GAP ROAD 

HORNE STREET HORNE STREET 

GAP ROAD STATION ST 

HARKER S 

EVANS STREET 





REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

SOURCE: 

DIVISION: 

FILE NO: 

POLICY: 


LE397 

Proposal to name local park in honour of Mr Roger Free 

Debbie Burgess, Ward Meeting Officer 


HCC11/660 




A proposal has been received from the Free Family to name the local park located in Pasley 

Street, Sunbury ‘Roger Free Park’ in honour of Mr Roger Free. 


That Council commences the process to name the local park located in Pasley Street, 

Sunbury ‘Roger Free Park’. 


3.1 Expenditure associated with the naming proposal will include administration costs and 

signage. 




The procedure to apply names to local parks is prescribed in the Geographic Place Names 

Act 1998. 


5.1 In accordance with the Guidelines for Geographic Place Names 2010, Victoria and 

Hume City Council’s Place Names Policy, Council is required to consult with the 






community. The method and extent of consultation is dependant on the significance of 

the feature to be named. 

5.2 It is proposed to consult with both the wider Hume community and immediate 

community, which includes residents, ratepayers and businesses within the immediate 

area of the reserve. 

5.3 The consultation will involve a mailout to residents, ratepayers and businesses within 

the immediate area of the park, information on Council’s website and public notices in 

local newspapers advising of Council’s proposal and seeking comments. 


6.1 Background of proposal 

6.1.1 Council received a proposal from the Free Family to name the local park 

located in Pasley Street, Sunbury ‘Roger Free Park’ in honour of Mr Roger 

Free (1932-2011). 

6.1.2 Mr Free lived in Pasley Street, Sunbury opposite the park. In September 

2000, in recognition of Mr Free’s dedication to the welfare of the park, Council 

placed a plaque in the park that reads “This plaque commemorates the 

commitment and dedication of local resident, Roger Free, in establishing and 

maintaining this park”. 

6.1.3 Mr Free lived in Sunbury for more than 70 years and was an active and well 

respected member of the Sunbury community. 

6.2 Consideration of proposal 

6.2.1 The local park in Pasley Street is currently unnamed and the proposed naming 

meets all the requirements of the Guidelines for Geographic Place Names 

2010, Victoria. 

6.2.2 The local park is on Crown Land however as Council is responsible for 

maintaining the park is authorised to name the park. 

6.2.3 It would be appropriate to name the park ‘Roger Free Park’. 

6.3 Key principles to be considered 

Principle 1(B) Recognising the public Comment 

interest 

Regard needs to be given to the longterm 

consequences and effects upon the proposal does not affect any boundaries it is not 

As the park is currently unnamed and the 

wider community of naming, renaming or envisaged that the naming of this park will affect 

adjusting the boundary of a feature, the local community. 

locality or road. Changes to existing 

names or boundaries will affect not only 

the current community but also future 

residents, businesses, property owners 

and visitors. 






Principle 1 (G) Linking the name to the Comment 

place 

• Place names should be relevant to 

the local area. 

• When a feature is of greater than 

local significance the name should be 

relevant to the wider community. 

Principle 1 (H) Using commemorative Comment 

names 

• Naming often commemorates a 

person. 

• A commemorative name applied to a 

feature (park) can only use the first 

name and surname of a person, 

although it is preferred that only the 

surname is used. 

• The names of people who are still 

alive should be avoided because 

community attitudes and opinions 

can change over time. 

• As Mr Free played a significant role in 

establishing this park the proposed naming 

is considered relevant and appropriate. 

• This feature is of local significance only. 

• This proposal is to commemorate Mr Roger 

Free. 

• It is proposed to use the firstname and 

surname as it better identifies the intention 

to specifically honour Mr Roger Free. 

• Mr Free is deceased. 


Council should determine to commence the process to name the local park located in Pasley 

Street, Sunbury ‘Roger Free Park’. 





REPORT NO:LE397 (cont.) 

Aerial View of local park in Pasley Street, Sunbury 











The Mayor 

Cr Helen Patsikatheodorou 

City ofHume 

BROAD.MEADOWS Vic 

25th October 20II 

Dear Mayor Helen 

I am writing to the Hume City Council on behalf of the Free family 

of Sunbury regarding the naming of the park on the comer of 

Pasley and Miller Streets Sunbury. In 2000 the Hume Council 

dedicated a plaque to Roger Free for his work over many years in 

developing and maintaining this park. 

Sadly, Roger Free past away on the 19th August 201I. The Free 

family and his many friends would like to ask council to name this 

park after Roger Free (Roger Free Park). 

Attached to this letter are; 

• An aerial photograph of the park. 

• A plan of the park. 

• Photographs of dedication ceremony. 

• Newspaper reports of dedication ceremony 

We the Free family would like council to approve this request and 

we look forward to your reply. 

Regards 

c.c Cr Jack Ogilvie and Cr Ann Potter 






Roger Brian Free 

(1932-2011) 

Roger Free lived in Sunbury for more than seventy years. He attended Sunbury 

Primary Schooland completed NationalService in the Australian Army in 1952. 

Roger was employed at the Sunbury MentalHospital on the nursing staff, and after 

37 years Roger retired holding the position as Assistant Head Nurse.The staff at the 

hospitalhad great respect for him as many attended his retirement celebrations. 

Roger was a very good sportsman.He played cricket for the Sunbury Cricket Club 

and was the opening bowler at the age of 14 years. He represented the Gisborne 

District Cricket Association at Country Week in Bendigo on many occasions. Roger 

won a number of trophies as a bowler and a couple as a batsman. 

Roger was a very good footballer and he first played with the Sunbury Football Club 

in 1948 at the age of 16 years.In 1953 he was the Captain of Sunbury team when 

they won the Premiership of the RiddellDistrict League after 32 years. 

Roger was the Captain/Coach of the Sunbury Football Clubs 1955 premiership team 

and in 1957 he was the Vice Captain of the 1957 premiership team. Roger won the 

Stanmore Trophy Sunbury Football Club's Best & Fairest 4 times. 

Ontwo occasions Roger was also Captain of the Riddell District FootballLeague 

that would play other leagues. His sporting achievements for Sunbury over a long 

period is equalto no other. 

Roger lived in Pasley Street Sunbury opposite the park on the comer of Miller and 

Pasley Streets Sunbury. For more than 15 years Roger looked after the park by 

watering the young trees by bucket,replacing trees that were damaged, mowing the 

grass, and collecting the rubbish.For his dedication to the welfare of the park the 

Hume City Council placed a plaque in the park that reads; 











Proud: Roger Free alongside the plaque. 

N12SA301 

Pleasant surprise 

PASLEY St has always had a place 

in Roger Free's heart- and now Mr 

Free has a place in Pasley St Park. 

The Sunbury resident, who has 

helped nurture the parks' plants and 

land since the '70s, was honoured 

with a plaque by Hume Council this 

month for his commitment to keeping 

the garden beautiful. 

Mr Free said he was proud to 

receive the award, which he said had 

been kept a secret from him. 

He said the best part of the 

surprise was having most of his 

family together, including a surprise 

visit from his son who lives in 

Newcastle. 

"I've always taken interest in 

trees and the environment,'' Mr Free 

said. 









REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE505 

Proposals to Name Five Unnamed Right-of-Ways in 

Sunbury 

SOURCE: 


DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

Various 

POLICY: 




ATTACHMENT: 1. Sunbury and District Heritage Association - Original 

Requests 


1.1 Eight naming proposals have been received by Council under the Geographic Place 

Names Act 1998 (the Act) from the Sunbury and District Heritage Association. The 

proposals are for six unnamed right-of-ways (laneways) and two unnamed reserves in 

Sunbury. The original proposals are included as Attachment 1. 

1.2 Under the Act, Council is responsible for the investigation and determination of place 

names, and the notification of new or altered names to the Registrar of Geographic 

Names (the Registrar) for inclusion in the Place Names Register. 

1.3 It is recommended that five of the proposals received from the Sunbury and District 

Heritage Association proceed to public consultation. 

1.4 The three remaining proposals are not recommended to proceed to public consultation. 

The reasons for this are provided in the report. 


2.1 THAT Council commences the process to undertake community consultation on 

the naming proposals received from the Sunbury and District Heritage 

Association for the following locations, all of which are unnamed right-of-ways 

(laneways): 

2.1.1 The rear of 16-22 Brook Street, Sunbury (proposed named Saddlers Lane) 

2.1.2 The rear of 21-25 Brook Street, Sunbury (proposed name Garage Lane) 

2.1.3 The rear of 63-105 Evans Street, Sunbury (proposed name Saleyard Lane) 

2.1.4 The rear of 52-58 Evans Street, Sunbury (proposed name Station Masters 

Lane) 

2.1.5 The roadway leading to Sunbury Cemetery, off Shields Street, Sunbury 

(proposed name Cemetery Lane) 

2.2 THAT Council writes to the Sunbury and District Heritage Association to advise 

them that: 

2.2.1 Council will proceed to community consultation with five of their naming 

proposals. 

2.2.2 The proposal for the rear of 11 – 15 Brook Street, Sunbury (proposed 

name Rupertswood Lane) will not proceed because this name at this 

location could cause confusion or misunderstanding, as most local 

residents would associate the name with Rupertswood Mansion. The 

Association would be requested to provide alternative name suggestions 

for this right-of-way 





2.2.3 The Reserve bordered by Harker, Jackson and Station Streets, Sunbury 

(proposed name Vicarage Hill Reserve) has been identified as Department 

of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) land managed under Committee 

of Management by Hume City Council, and that their naming proposal will 

be forwarded to DSE for their consideration. 

2.2.4 Authority to name the reserve bordered by Sunbury Secondary College, 

the rail line and Racecourse Road, Sunbury (proposed name The Dell 

Reserve) is being clarified, and that Council will contact the Association 

again once the correct naming authority has been identified. 


The procedure to apply names to roads is prescribed in the Geographic Place Names Act 

1998. 


4.1 Expenditure associated with the naming proposals will include administration costs and 

signage. 










7.1 In accordance with the Guidelines for Geographic Place Names 2010 Victoria (the 

Guidelines), and Council’s Place Names Policy, Council is required to consult with the 

community for naming proposals that it is considering approving. The method and 

extent of consultation is dependent on the significance of the proposal. 

7.2 It is proposed to consult with both the immediate and wider Hume community. A mailout 

would be sent to residents in the immediate vicinity of the right-of-ways concerned 

to ask for their feedback. Feedback from ratepayers and businesses from a wider area 

will be sought via notices in local papers and on Council’s website. 


8.1 The Sunbury and District Heritage Association provided the following background 

information in support of their proposals, which are recommended to proceed to public 

consultation: 

8.1.1 The rear of 16 – 22 Brook Street, Sunbury (proposed name Saddlers Lane): 

Historically, saddlers and boot makers operated from this site from the 1890s 

to 1950s and horses played a major role in the town’s progress for recreation, 





transportation, farming and the Rupertswood Horse Battery. This right-of-way 

is currently unnamed. 

8.1.2 The rear of 21 – 25 Brook Street, Sunbury (proposed name Garage Lane): 

This site was occupied by a motor vehicle garage providing fuel and 

mechanical services to the people of the district from the 1920s until around 

1968 when the site was redeveloped. This right-of-way is currently unnamed. 

8.1.3 The rear of 63 – 105 Evans Street, Sunbury (proposed name Saleyard Lane): 

This site was occupied by saleyards located on the land adjoining the Royal 

Hotel for approximately 60 years. Auctioneers sold cattle, sheep and horses 

from the saleyards once a month, attracting many hundreds of visitors to the 

town including some arriving by train from Melbourne. The post and rail fence 

surrounding the site fell into disrepair in the late 1940s to early 1950s.This 

right-of-way is currently unnamed. 

8.1.4 The rear of 52 – 58 Evans Street, Sunbury (proposed name Station Masters 

Lane): A new residence for the Station Master was built on this site around 

1910 when the Sunbury railway station was relocated to Brook Street as part 

of the construction of the rail line from Melbourne to Echuca. Thousands of 

people were employed for this significant public works project, commencing in 

1859, to construct rail bridges and buildings, excavate cuttings and form 

tracks. The Station Master’s residence was destroyed by fire in 2007. This 

right-of-way is currently unnamed. 

8.1.5 The roadway leading to Sunbury Cemetery, off Shields Street, Sunbury 

(proposed name Cemetery Lane): Historically, this has been the long term 

name given to the roadway by local residents who also referred to ‘Cemetery 

Cottage’, a building which was located alongside the cemetery and 

demolished in the early 1960s. This right-of-way is currently unnamed. 

8.2 The proposals received from the Sunbury District and Heritage Association that are not 

recommended to proceed to public consultation are: 

8.2.1 The rear of 11 – 15 Brook Street, Sunbury (proposed name Rupertswood 

Lane): The location of this laneway is not near Rupertswood Mansion and a 

laneway with this name could cause confusion or misunderstanding, as most 

local residents would associate this name with the mansion. The Association 

would be requested to provide alternative name suggestions for this laneway. 

8.2.2 The Reserve bordered by Harker, Jackson and Station Streets, Sunbury 

(proposed name Vicarage Hill Reserve): The reserve has been identified as 

Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) land managed under 

Committee of Management by Hume City Council. The naming proposal will 

be forwarded to DSE for their consideration. 

8.2.3 The reserve bordered by Sunbury Secondary College, the rail line and 

Racecourse Road, Sunbury (proposed name The Dell Reserve): Clarity from 

DSE will be sought as to who has the authority to name this reserve. This is 

still unclear. If Council is the naming authority, it is also proposed that a 

request is made to the Association for more information on why the name has 

a historical link to the location before a final recommendation is made. 


9.1 Council should determine to proceed to public consultation for the five unnamed rightof-ways 

as recommended 

9.2 A map is provided showing the location of all eight proposals received from the 

Sunbury District and Heritage Association. 








Attachment 1 - Sunbury and District Heritage Association - Original Requests 








































REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE506 

Declaration of Road - Transfer of Land - Council to Roads 

Corporation - Somerton Road, Roxburgh Park 

SOURCE: 

Fadi Srour, Manager Finance and Property Development 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC09/273 

POLICY: - 



ATTACHMENTS: 1. 3 x Title Plans for Declaration 

2. Location 


Roads Corporation, operating as VicRoads, undertook road duplication works in Somerton 

Road, Roxburgh Park, approximately five years ago. Some of the land that was acquired 

from adjoining land owners to enable the duplication is still under Council ownership. Roads 

Corporation is now seeking transfer of the titles to these properties (as shown on the 

attachments 1 and 2). 

This report provides details of these parcels and seeks approval for the signing and sealing 

of the transfer of land documentation. 


That Council: 

2.1 Signs and seals the transfer of land between Hume City Council and the Roads 

Corporation of 60 Denmark Street, Kew for the land described in Certificates of 

Title Volume 9491 Folios 974 and 975 and Volume 9135 Folio 482. 

2.2 Signs and seals any associated documentation to complete the land transfer. 

2.3 Authorises the Chief Executive Officer, or an approved delegate, to sign the 

transfers and any other documents required to be signed in connection with the 

transfer. 


3.1 Council’s power to transfer land is provided in Sections 189 and 223 of the Local 

Government Act 1989 (“the Act”). 

3.2 Pursuant to Section 189 of the Act, Council is required to give public notice of its 

intention to dispose land. However, in this situation, Council is exempt from this 

process as Roads Corporation is considered a public body for the purpose of Section 

191(1) (c). 


4.1 Roads Corporation will reimburse Council for legal costs involved in finalising the 

acquisition and lodgement of the titles at the Land Registry Office. 



give no rise to any matters 









7.1 Background 

7.1.1 In December 2011 Roads Corporation outlined a proposal to declare 

Somerton Road under the Road Management Act 2004. 

7.1.2 There are two parcels of land included in the proposal, as follows: 

(a) The land contained in Certificates of Title Volume 9491 Folios 974 and 

975, which were acquired by the former Shire of Bulla in 1981 and 1982 

for purposes associated with road widening. 

(b) The land contained in Volume 9135 Folio 482 was acquired by the 

former Shire of Bulla in approx 1975 for the same purpose. 

7.1.3 There were plans prepared by the former Shire of Bulla in 1981 (Drawing No. 

1237, Sheets 1 and 2) that indicate the land contained in Certificates of Title 

Volume 9491 Folios 974 and 975, as well as Volume 9135 Folio 482 were set 

aside for the widening of Somerton Road. 

7.1.4 Somerton Road (Hume Highway to Oaklands Road) is recorded in Council’s 

Register of Public Roads as Somerton (VicRoads) Road. 

7.1.5 Council’s records also confirm that Somerton Road (Hume Highway to 

Oaklands Road) is a road controlled by Roads Corporation. 

7.1.6 The Transfer of Land in favour of the Roads Corporation has now been 

prepared for execution by Council. 


The affected parcels of land were acquired to enable the duplication of this section of 

Somerton Road, which has significantly improved traffic flow. As the parcels are now 

encumbered by the arterial road, it is appropriate that they be transferred to Roads 

Corporation. This will clarify responsibility for the road and enable consolidation of the road 

reservation. 




Attachment 1 - 3 x Title Plans for Declaration 












Attachment 2 - Location 




REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE507 

Creation of Easement under Section 45(1)Transfer of 

Land Act 1958 - Somerton Road, Roxburgh Park 

SOURCE: 


DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC12/738 

POLICY: - 



ATTACHMENT: 1. Plan of Creation of Easement 


Council has received an application to create an easement under Section 45(1) of the 

Transfer of Land Act 1958. The proposed easement areas required to cover Jemena 

Electricity Networks (Vic) Ltd (Jemena) over the land described as the following Certificate of 

Titles and shown in attachment 1. 

Volume Folio 

10490 877 

10490 931 

10042 456 

9613 890 

8913 970 

11181 889 

9952 150 

10042 466 

9613 891 

10030 589 

10490 876 


That Council 

2.1 That Council resolve to sign and seal submitted Plan of Creation of Easement 

and associated documents. 

2.2 Authorises the Chief Executive Officer, or an approved delegate to sign and seal 

the transfer of land and any associated documentation related to the Creation of 

Easement. 


Transfer of Land Act 1958. 


Jemena Electricity Networks (Vic) Ltd will pay all legal and associated costs associated with 

the creation of easement on the land. 












There are no requirements for any community consultation for the Creation of Easement on 

Council land. 


8.1 In July 2012, Jemena wrote to Council requesting the construction of the underground 

cables to ensure that electricity supply is reinforced to Greenvale residents prior to the 

high demand period. 

8.2 In August 2012 the Traffic, Civil Design and Asset Management recommended the 

easement to be granted to Jemena on the basis that the tree reserve does not have 

any alternative use other than to support the eventual road duplication and prevent 

direct vehicle access onto Somerton Road. 

8.3 The existing road reserve for Somerton Road will be needed in the future to 

accommodate the duplication of Somerton Road. Therefore, it would not be 

appropriate to locate Jemena’s infrastructure within the area that VicRoads advise will 

be required for the duplication. It would then have to be moved when the duplication 

proceeds, adding to the cost of that project. VicRoads has been involved in 

discussions to ensure that Jemena’s assets are placed in a suitable position to allow 

for duplication of Somerton Road. 

8.4 On the 26 September 2012, Hume City Council and Jemena signed a Construction 

Access Licence. This licence enabled Jemena to occupy the land in order to perform 

authorised works underground transmission of electricity. 

8.5 On the 10 October, 2012 Council received a deed of creation of easement for signing 

from Jemena under Section 45(1) of the Transfer of Land Act 1958 for the creation of 

an underground transmission of electricity easement in favour of Certificate of titles: 

Volume Folio 

10490 877 

10490 931 

10042 456 

9613 890 

8913 970 

11181 889 

9952 150 

10042 466 

9613 891 

10030 589 

10490 876 


It is recommended that the Plans of Creation of Easement and associated documents be 

signed and sealed by Council. 




Attachment 1 - Plan of Creation of Easement 












































REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE508 

S173 Agreements - Building Over Easement - September 

2012 

SOURCE: 

Peter Jolly, Municipal Building Surveyor 

DIVISION: 

City Infrastructure 

FILE NO: 90.02.0002 

POLICY: 

Construct Buildings Over Easement 



ATTACHMENTS: 

Nil 


This report details agreements entered into under Section 173 of the Planning and 

Environment Act 1987 (the Act). It consists of twenty-four (24) S173 Agreements relating to 

consent to build over easements granted with conditions during the period August 2012 – 

September 2012. This report advises Council of the signing of the Agreements under council 

delegation. The signing of the listed agreements finalises these consents. 


2.1 That Council note the following table listing all Agreements under Section 173 

of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 dealt with under delegation in the 

period August 2012 – September 2012. 

Ref. Address 

BRC20120149 14 Lot 34 Keith Cres, Broadmeadows, Vic 3047 

BRC20120287 45 Lot 17145 Millicent Drive, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120288 11 Lot 25 Exmouth Road, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120028 63 Lot 1 Station Street, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 

BRC20120283 17 Lot 80 Lambert Avenue, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 

BRC20120226 10 Lot 240 Whitley Crescent, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120264 70 Lot 61 Sharps Road, Tullamarine, Vic. 3043 

BRC20120113 42 Lot 380 Ravenhill Blvd, Roxburgh Park, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120276 28 Lot 307 Beacon Hills Cres, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120210 4 Lot 249 Deakin Street, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 

BRC20120210 7 Lot 112 Shawlands Drive, Tullamarine, Vic. 3043 

BRC20120177 17 Lot 15 Ravenwoods Way, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120243 15 Lot 16642 Black Wattle Road, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 


BRC20120104 23 Lot 336 Oak Leaf Street, Greenvale, Vic. 3059 

BRC20120247 23 Lot 285 Barwick Road, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 

BRC20120194 21 Lot 92 Cable Circuit, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120213 88 Lot 27 Balyang Way, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120174 25 Lot 366 Ravenhill Be, Roxburgh Park, Vic. 3064 


BRC20120151 2 Lot 11 Blair Street, Broadmeadows, Vic. 3047 

BRC20120282 38 Lot 542 Dunrossil Drive, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 

BRC20120176 8 Lot 1746 Woods Close, Meadow Heights, Vic. 3048 

BRC20120180 5 Lot 379 Huntingdale Cr, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 






3.1 Regulation 310 (1) of the Building Regulations 2006 requires the consent and report of 

a Council and other service authorities to an application for a Building Permit to 

construct a building over an easement vested in the Council or service authority. 

3.2 Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 enables a Responsible 

Authority to enter into an agreement with a landowner for an area covered by a 

planning scheme for which it is the responsible authority. 


4.1 Council has received applications to construct buildings over drainage easements and 

can consent to these proposals pursuant to regulation 310(1) of the Building 

Regulations 2006. Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 enables 

Council, as the Responsible Authority, to require the owners of the subject properties to 

enter agreements with it. 

4.2 The Municipal Building Surveyor has delegated authority to consent to construction 

over a drainage easement. 

4.3 Council has adopted the Construct Buildings over Easements Policy, which guides staff 

in assessing such applications where easements are vested in Council. The procedure 

for assessing such applications is as follows: 

4.3.1 Plans of the proposal, together with a copy of the property title and relevant 

service authority comments (if available), are referred to the Traffic and Civil 

Design department for comment. 

4.3.2 If the application is to be approved, the owner is required to enter into an 

agreement, made pursuant to Section 173 of the Planning and Environment 

Act 1987, which preserves Council’s interests in the easement. 

4.3.3 When the agreement is completed, the consent is granted and a building 

permit can be issued. 

4.3.4 Council must execute the completed agreement. The sealed agreement is 

lodged with the Office of Titles for registration on the Certificate. 


This report provides details of Section 173 Agreements signed under council delegation. 

The signing of the listed agreements finalises these consents. 




REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

LE509 

S173 Agreements - Building Over Easement - November 

2012 

SOURCE: 

John Hatfield, Team Leader Building Control Services; 

Peter Jolly, Municipal Building Surveyor 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 90.02.0002 

POLICY: 

Construct Buildings Over Easement 



ATTACHMENTS: 

Nil 


This report details agreements entered into under Section 173 of the Planning and 

Environment Act 1987 (the Act). It consists of twelve (12) S173 Agreements relating to 

consent to build over easements granted with conditions during the period October – 

November 2012. This report advises Council of the signing of the Agreements under council 

delegation. The signing of the listed agreements finalises these consents. 


2.1 That Council note the following table listing all Agreements under Section 173 of 

the Planning and Environment Act 1987 dealt with under delegation in the period 

11 September – 1 November 2012. 

Ref. 

Address 

BRC20120286 12 Lot 4859 Yellowstone Ct., Roxburgh Park, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120327 59 Lot 36 Derby Street, Tullamarine, Vic. 3043 

BRC20110336 210-216 Lot 32 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine, Vic. 3043 

BRC20120396 32 Lot 1689 Wolverton Drive, Gladstone Park, Vic. 3043 

BRC20120324 3 Lot 218 Correa Way, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 

BRC20120339 5 Lot 3181 Hibiscus Close, Meadow Heights, Vic. 3048 

BRC20120363 1455 Lot 718, Pascoe Vale Road, Meadow Heights, Vic. 3048 

BRC20120289 7 Lot 137 Cavalier Drive, Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120248 13 Lot 165 Freda Street, Broadmeadows, Vic. 3047 

BRC20120317 496 Lot 17301 Grand Bvd Craigieburn, Vic. 3064 

BRC20120265 7 Lot 378 Casablanca Court Greenvale, Vic. 3059 

BRC20120198 6 Lot 37 Keith Avenue, Sunbury, Vic. 3429 


3.1 Regulation 310 (1) of the Building Regulations 2006 requires the consent and report of 

a Council and other service authorities to an application for a Building Permit to 

construct a building over an easement vested in the Council or service authority. 

3.2 Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 enables a Responsible 

Authority to enter into an agreement with a landowner for an area covered by a 

planning scheme for which it is the responsible authority. 






4.1 Council has received applications to construct buildings over drainage easements and 

can consent to these proposals pursuant to regulation 310(1) of the Building 

Regulations 2006. Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 enables 

Council, as the Responsible Authority, to require the owners of the subject properties to 

enter agreements with it. 

4.2 The Municipal Building Surveyor has delegated authority to consent to construction 

over a drainage easement. 

4.3 Council has adopted the Construct Buildings over Easements Policy, which guides staff 

in assessing such applications where easements are vested in Council. The procedure 

for assessing such applications is as follows: 

4.3.1 Plans of the proposal, together with a copy of the property title and relevant 

service authority comments (if available), are referred to the Traffic and Civil 

Design department for comment. 

4.3.2 If the application is to be approved, the owner is required to enter into an 

agreement, made pursuant to Section 173 of the Planning and Environment 

Act 1987, which preserves Council’s interests in the easement. 

4.3.3 When the agreement is completed, the consent is granted and a building 

permit can be issued. 

4.3.4 Council must execute the completed agreement. The sealed agreement is 

lodged with the Office of Titles for registration on the Certificate. 

5. CONCLUSION 

This report provides details of Section 173 Agreements signed under council delegation. The 

signing of the listed agreements finalises these consents. 


REPORTS – PROSPERITY OF THE CITY 


REPORT NO: 

PC94 

REPORT TITLE: 

Documents for Sealing - ASIC - Transfer of Land 

SOURCE: 


DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC10/504 

POLICY: - 



ATTACHMENT: 1. Location Maps 


This report identifies several roads (subject properties) that should have been transferred to 

Council when the original subdivision occurred between 1920 and 1970. 

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) wrote to Council in 2010 to 

confirm Council’s interest in obtaining title for a number of roads that are currently on 

Council’s Road Register and reserves that currently reside within the municipality. 

ASIC investigations revealed that the subject properties ‘being the land remaining 

untransferred on this folio’ were a variety of roads and reserves. Upon viewing the original 

titles which ASIC now holds, it was found that when the titles were originally issued, actual 

ownership of the roads and reserves were in companies which have now been deregistered 

and that is why they were never transferred to Council. 


2.1 That Council sign and seal the Transfer of Land to Hume City Council for the 

following subject properties; 

Volume 8523 Folio 694 Part of Sycamore Crescent, Almond Court, Rosemary 

Court, Citrus Court, Maple Court, Gumtree Court, 

Mimosa Avenue, Laurel Crescent, Cedar Court, 

Campbellfield. See Map 1 

Volume 8765 Folio 844 Two sections of Road Reserve adjoining front and 

rear of 12-24 Waratah Street, Campbellfield. See Map2 

Volume 8680 Folio 579 Part of Road/Road Reserve at the junction of 

Sycamore Crescent and Waratah Street, 


Volume 8592 Folio 079 Part of Sycamore Crescent, Almond Court, Rosemary 

Court, Citrus Court, Maple Court, Gumtree Court, 

Mimosa Avenue, Laurel Crescent, Cedar Court, 


Volume 8716 Folio 412 Part of Sycamore Crescent, Citrus Court, Rosemary 

Court, Almond Court, Campbellfield. See Map 1 

Volume 8402 Folio 070 Part of Clarke Street, Chestnut Street, Myrtle Street 

and Olive Court, Campbellfield. See Map 1 

Volume 8637 Folio 212 Part of Sycamore Crescent, Lucerne Street, Poplar 

Street, Myrtle Street and Chestnut Street, 





REPORT NO: PC94 (cont.) 

Volume 8588 Folio 236 Part of Lucerne Street, Blackwood Crescent, Poplar 

Street, Palm Court, Plain Court, Myrtle Street, Holly 

Court and Somerset Road, Campbellfield. 

See Map 1 

Volume 05191 Folio 103 Part of Roads located between Camp Road and 

Waverly Street bound by Walsh Street and Electric 

Street, Broadmeadows. See Map 3 

Volume 08600 Folio 660 Small portion of Road Reserve abutting Hume Hwy 

and Drainage Reserve containing Malcolm Creek 

between Hume Hwy and rail line. See Map 4 

Volume 09456 Folio 834 Reserve known as 37A Harricks Crescent, Attwood 

See Map 5 

2.2 Authorises the Chief Executive Officer, or an approved delegate, to sign the 

transfers and any other documents required to be signed in connection with the 

land transfers. 


3.1 The land will be transferred to Council for nil consideration. 

3.2 Fees associated with the lodgement of the titles at the Titles Office will be paid by 

Council. The fees for lodgement are approximately $122 per transfer and no stamp 

duty is payable on the transfer and therefore the overall cost will be approximately 

$1,342. 

3.3 There is a mortgage registered over Volume 09456 Folio 834 (Map 5). Should ASIC be 

able to discharge the mortgage, Land Victoria’s fee guide states that an additional 

$105.00 is payable when lodging the Discharge of Mortgage. 


4.1 ASIC is the organisation that deals with deregistered companies. Upon deregistration a 

company ceases to exist as a legal entity under the Corporations Act 2001. Any 

property that the company held in trust prior to deregistration belongs to the 

Commonwealth, and all other properties vest in ASIC. 

4.2 ASIC identified that it would be appropriate for the ownership of the subject properties 

to be transferred to Council. 


It is recommended that the Transfer of Land and all associated documents be executed by 

Council in relation to the transfer of the subject properties. 




Attachment 1 - Location Maps 




















REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

PC95 

Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 - Year One 

Progress Report 

SOURCE: 

George Osborne, Manager Economic Development 

DIVISION: 

City Sustainability 

FILE NO: 

HCC04/896 

POLICY: - 


Economy 

ATTACHMENT: 1. Labour Force and Unemployment Figures 


1.1 In March 2012 Council adopted the Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 and 

the Action Plan 2012-13. This Strategy guides Council’s economic development 

activities supporting Council’s commitment to positioning Hume as a place for business 

to prosper, directing the necessary infrastructure to support business, assisting firms to 

become more environmentally sustainable and providing leadership that supports new 

investment. 

1.2 The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the key outcomes 

and achievements undertaken since adoption of the Hume Economic Development 

Strategy 2030 in March 2012. Outcomes against the key indicators for each goal are 

detailed in this report. 

1.3 Some key achievements by Council since March 2012 include: 

1.3.1 The Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 was adopted and launched, 

providing guidance for Council and with its focus on Local Jobs for Local 

People, the Digital Economy and Investment Attraction. 

1.3.2 Industry visits to more than 150 businesses throughout Hume and across a 

range of sectors, connecting them better with Council, enhancing Hume’s 

Business to Business opportunities and providing access to State government 

programs supporting business improvement and sustainability. 

1.3.3 The Business Efficiency Network (BEN) developed further, growing 

membership by nearly 200 and increasing the number and range of forums 

and events. 

1.3.4 The Hume Jobs and Skills Task Force was successfully formed to improve 

both access to local jobs by local people, and labour market supply to Hume 

businesses. The Task Force has now met three times, with a range of 

initiatives under development for consideration by Council. 

1.3.5 The Economic Development Department employment and learning team is 

growing with funding support from both State and Federal government to allow 

further engagement with the business community through the appointment of 

three Labour Market Facilitation Officers. 

1.3.6 The tourism sector continues to grow with visitation increasing to the region, 

the production of a Wine Touring Map including the Sunbury Wine Region in 

partnership with the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Tourism Board, and 

ongoing development and success of the Discover Your Own Backyard 

Campaign with Destination Melbourne. 

1.3.7 Continued direct support of development in Sunbury through the Sunbury 

Place Manager which is a now an ongoing Council position, no longer reliant 

on State funding. 






That Council notes the content of the Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 - 

Year One Progress Report. 


Some of the actions in the Strategy are included within Council’s operational budget whilst 

others are subject to securing funding from external sources or in-kind opportunities. Select 

actions involve influencing the public and private sector to invest within Hume City. The 

Strategy where appropriate, guides Council’s prioritisation of projects as part of its annual 

budget deliberations. 


4.1 The Business Efficiency Network (BEN) provides an opportunity for Council to consult 

directly with more than 600 businesses across Hume, through a range of events 

including Business Sustainability Forums and monthly BEN Steering Committee 

meetings attended by management representatives from several Hume businesses 

and service providers. 

4.2 The newly formed Hume Jobs and Skills Task Force (HJSTF) also allows Council to 

consult with a wide range of stakeholders in the Hume economy, with a particular focus 

on Local Jobs for Local People. The Task Force has met 3 times since formation in 

March 2012, and includes representatives from Council, Hume businesses, education 

providers, State and Federal Government, the Community Sector and Unions. 

4.3 Council officers regularly attend the Sunbury Business Association (SBA) Committee 

meetings and consult with SBA on a range of issues effecting Sunbury. In addition, the 

Sunbury Place Manager/Senior Economic Development Officer maintains an office in 

Sunbury from which he operates 5 days per fortnight. 


5.1 The Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 provides four strategic goals, each 

supported with a series of detailed objectives and actions: 

5.1.1 Goal 1. Position and Promote Hume as a Place for Business to Prosper. 

5.1.2 Goal 2. Partner to Build and Maintain a Globally Competitive Economic 

Infrastructure. 

5.1.3 Goal 3. Support Existing Industries and Enterprises to Prosper and Develop 

Sustainably. 

5.1.4 Goal 4. Strengthen Council’s Capacity to Lead Economic Development in 

Hume (Partnership and Stewardship). 

5.2 In addition, the Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 provides three key foci to 

guide the efforts of Council: 

5.2.1 Facilitate accelerated participation by the broader Hume Community in the 

Digital Economy. 

5.2.2 Provide an active Investment Attraction Framework. 

5.2.3 Prioritise Local Jobs for Local People. 





5.3 The Hume economy continues in transition, with the strongest growth in the 

construction, health care and social assistance sectors, which combined with stability in 

the transport and logistics sectors is offsetting some retraction and job losses in the 

traditional manufacturing sector. Growth is expected in the retail sector over the next 

12 months with the opening of the Craigieburn Central development due in October 

2013, providing substantial employment opportunities for local residents. The most 

recent labour market employment figures showing a decrease in unemployment across 

Hume were particularly encouraging, and details are shown in Attachment 1. 

5.4 Specific results against the key indicators for each Goal in the Hume Economic 

Development Strategy 2030 are detailed below: 

Goal 1: Position and Promote Hume as a Place for Business to Prosper. 

Key Indicator 

1.1 – The Value 

of development 

activity for 2010- 

11 remains 

stable against 

the 2009-10 

value and 

increases by 

CPI each year 

after (Source: 

Building Control 

Commission). 

Benchmark – 

Total value of 

development 

for the 12 

months ending 

30 March 2011 

was $657.9M, 

increasing by 

8.3% from the 

previous year. 

Target – 

10% 

increase per 

annum. 

Outcome - 

Total Value of 

development in 

Hume City at 

30 June 2012 

was $678.4m 

an increase of 

3.1%. CPI for 

the 12 months 

to 30 June 

2012 was 1.2%. 

Comments – 

While the Key 

Indicator value 

of development 

was well above 

CPI at 3.1% 

against the CPI 

12 months to 30 

June 2012 of 

1.2%, the 10% 

target for 

increase should 

be adjusted to 

5% given the 

ongoing 

national/global 

financial 

position. 

Key Indicator 

1.2 Increase 

Hume’s Gross 

Regional 

Product (GRP) 

(a measure of 

size or net 

wealth 

generated by 

the Hume 

economy). 

(Source: 

National Institute 

of Economic and 

Industry 

Research 

(NIEIR). 

Benchmark - 

$7,910m 

(Financial Year 

ending June 

2010). 

Target – 5% 

increase per 

annum. 

Outcome - The 

GRP for the 

Financial Year 

ending June 

2011 is 

$9,688m, an 

increase of 

22%. (2012 

figures not 

available until 

early 2013). 

Comment – 

NIEIR no longer 

provide Gross 

Regional 

product data, 

and this result is 

sourced from 

REMPLAN. As 

such, while this 

figure is 

encouraging, a 

more accurate 

comparison will 

only be possible 

for the Financial 

Year ending 

June 2012, with 

this data being 

available for the 

2013 report. 





Goal 2: Partner to Build and Maintain a Globally Competitive Economic Infrastructure. 

Key Indicator 

2.1 Improved 

freight and 

transport 

operations to 

support industry 

and economic 

development 

(Source HCC 

HILATS 2011- 

2020). 

Benchmark – 

Development of 

a Strategic 

Advocacy plan 

that highlights 

road, freight 

and public 

transport 

priorities for 

Hume’s arterial 

and collector 

road network. 

Target – 

Active 

support of the 

Strategic 

Planning 

Department 

in 

development 

of the 

Strategic 

Advocacy 

Plan (Action 

A5.6 of 

HILATS 

2011-2020). 

Outcome – 

meetings 

completed with 

Strategic 

Planning, with 

Strategic 

Advocacy Plan 

under 

development. 

Comment – 

Active support 

will continue 

to be provided 

to the 

Strategic 

Planning 

Department. 

Key Indicator 

2.2 The 

population 

participating in 

learning for work 

or employment 

increases 

(Source: Hume 

Global Learning 

Village Member 

Survey, 

2009/10). 

Benchmark – 

Percentage of 

population 

undertaking 

learning for 

work purposes 

increased from 

53.5% in 2009 

to 60.5% in 

2010 (Source: 

Hume Global 

Learning 

Village Hume 

Residents 

Learning 

Survey 2010). 

Target – 2% 

increase per 

annum in the 

Hume 

population 

participating 

in learning for 

work or 

employment. 

Outcome – The 

Global Learning 

Village Hume 

Villager Member 

Survey was not 

completed in 

2011 and is no 

longer being 

delivered. As 

such update 

data is not 

available and 

will not be 

available in the 

future. 

Comment – 

This key 

indicator will 

no longer be 

reported 

against. 

Consideration 

will be given 

to 

development 

of an 

alternate, 

employment 

related 

indicator for 

2013. 

Key Indicator 

2.3 The number 

of Hume 

residents with 

broadband 

connection 

increases 

(Source: ABS 

Census). 

Benchmark – 

Increase in the 

number of 

Hume residents 

with broadband 

connection from 

baseline result 

of 38.7% in 

2006 census to 

equal MSD 

(Melbourne 

Statistical 

District) 


of 42.8% 

(Source: ABS 

Census 2006). 

Target – 4% 

increase in 

the number of 


residents with 

broadband 

connection. 

Outcome – A 

30% increase in 

the number of 

households with 

Broadband in 

Hume City with 

68.7% total 

against MSD 


of 70.0%. 

(Source: ABS 

Census 2011). 

Comment – 

The increase 

has well 

exceeded the 

target, and the 

gap between 

Hume City 

and the MSD 

has closed. 

With the 

advent of the 

NBN rollout 

through 

Tullamarine, 

the trend to 

close the gap 

with the MSD 

can be 

expected to 

continue. 





Goal 3: Support Existing Industries and Enterprises to Prosper and Develop 

Sustainably. 

Key Indicator 

3.1 Increase in 

the number of 


businesses and 

individuals that 

are members of 

the Council’s 

Business 

Efficiency 

Network (BEN). 

Benchmark – 

500 Members 

as at 31 

December 

2011. 

Target – 20% 

increase per 

annum. 

Outcome - 

Membership as 

at 20 Nov 2012 

is 670, a 34% 

increase. 

Goal 4: Strengthen Council’s Capacity to Lead Economic Development in Hume 

(Partnership and Stewardship). 

Key Indicator 

4.1 Increased 

proportion of the 

Hume City local 

labour force 

employed locally 

(Source: 

Australian 

Bureau of 

Statistics 

Census, ‘Place 

of Usual 

Residence’, 

2006). 

Benchmark - 

36.2% as at 

2006. 

Target – 1% 

increase per 

annum. 

Outcome - 

Proportion of the 

Hume City local 

labour force 

employed locally 

34.7% (Source: 

Australian 

Bureau of 

Statistics 

Census, ‘Place 

of Usual 

Residence’, 

2011). 

Comment – 

The work of 

the BEN 

continues to 

grow in impact 

and increased 

engagement 

with business, 

contributing to 

this 

impressive 

result. 

Comment – 

The Local 

Jobs for Local 

People 

initiative aims 

to address 

this decline 

directly and is 

of key 

importance. 

5.3 Detailed Labour Force and Unemployment figures are provided in Attachment 1. 

These figures show that while the Hume Economy is in transition, and unemployment 

remains higher than the Victorian average, Hume has improved from having the 

second worst LGA unemployment rate in the State. 


6.1 Hume City has continued to experienced growth in the local economy and a reduction 

in unemployment over the past 12 months despite the strong challenges posed by 

national and global economic conditions. The Hume Economic Development Strategy 

2030 provides clear guidance for the actions of Council to address the issue of 

economic development in Hume during this period of challenge. 

6.2 Council continues to provide a range of services to support local businesses achieve 

sustainability through its Economic Development Department. Council is also focussed 

on delivering a range of services around learning for work in partnership with State and 

Federal Government in order to improve opportunities for residents to gain work. 

Services are provided through the Hume Global Learning Centres as well as a range of 

initiatives through the City Communities Department. Council works in close 

partnership in this sphere with the Federal and State Government, Job Search 

Australia, local business and a range of community and not-for-profit organisations. 





6.3 In summary, it is critically important that Hume City continues to receive assistance 

from both State and Federal Government to help deliver the goals and objectives of the 

Hume Economic Development Strategy 2030 and the Action Plan 2012-13. Ongoing 

delivery of the Local Jobs for Local People initiative, development and adoption of an 

active Investment Attraction Framework and accelerated participation in the digital 

economy remain the three key foci for economic development in Hume. 




Attachment 1 - Labour Force and Unemployment Figures 


REPORTS – COMMUNITY WELLBEING 


REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

SOURCE: 

CW334 

2013 Community Grants 

Sharyn Fitzgerald, Community Grants Officer; Dalal 

Samaan, Acting Community Development Coordinator 

DIVISION: 

City Communities 

FILE NO: 

HHCC12/156 

POLICY: 

Community Wellbeing 


Social Inclusion 

ATTACHMENT: 1. 2013 Community Grants Recommended Allocation 


1.1 On 19 March 2012 the Council opted to conduct the 2013 Community Grants program 

whereby applications would open on 1 August and close on the 7 September 2012 with a 

Presentation Ceremony to be held on Tuesday 12 February 2013. This action permitted 

the newly elected Council to determine the 2013 allocation of Community Grant funds. 

1.2 This report outlines the Community Grants process, eligibility and assessment of the 

applications received. It also recommends 123 Community Activity, 8 Innovation and 11 

Partnership grants be considered as grant recipients for 2013. This report further 

recommends the allocation of grants in the following categories: Neighbourhood House, 

Neighbourhood House Enhancement and International Women’s Day (IWD) grants. 

1.3 The applications received under the 2013 Community and International Women’s Day 

Grants round represent the significant and valuable range of community organisations, 

groups and initiatives that contribute to building a stronger and more socially inclusive 

Hume community. 



2.1 Approve the allocation of $126,100 under the Community Activity Grant 

category; 

2.2 Approve the allocation of $ 36,460 under the Innovation Grant category; 

2.3 Approve the allocation of $158,635 under the Partnership Tier 1 and 2 categories; 

2.4 Approve the allocation of $121,815 Neighbourhood House Grants; 

2.5 Approve the allocation of $103,990 under the Neighbourhood House 

Enhancement Grant category and; 

2.6 Approve the allocation of $ 20,000 under the International Women’s Day Grant 

category. 


3.1 The provision of Community Grants is within Council’s power under the Local 

Government Act, 1989. 


4.1 Council’s 2012/13 budget provides $567,000 for the Community Grants, the two 

Neighbourhood House grant categories and the International Women’s Day Events 




REPORT NO: CW334 (cont.) 

Grants. The total allocation is $567,000 as summarised in Table 1. Details of the 

disbursement of the grants are in Attachment 1. 

Table 1: 2013 Community Grants Allocation 

Community Grants 2013 

Allocation 

Community Activity $126,100 

Innovation $ 36,460 

Partnership Tier 1 and 2 $158,635 

Neighbourhood House $121,815 

Neighbourhood House Enhancement $103,990 

International Women’s Day Event $ 20,000 

Total $567,000 


5.1 The Community Grants Program is underpinned by Council’s Social Justice Charter 

and the Charter of Human Rights. 


6.1 In August 2012 Community Grants information sessions were held at Broadmeadows, 

Craigieburn and Sunbury. Advanced notice of the Information Sessions was provided 

through the local newspapers including Sunbury and Hume Leader. Invitations were 

issued to over 600 groups and organisations throughout Hume. Approximately 200 

community representatives attended the information sessions and over 200 Community 

Grant Kits were distributed. 

6.2 A presentation on successful grant application writing was also featured at the 

Information Sessions to help build the capacity of groups to successfully apply for 

grants (both Council and other grants). This is the second year this presentation has 

been included at the Information Sessions and due to the positive feedback received, 

this practice will continue. 

6.3 The 2010 Community Grants Review (CW261) was an action identified in the Council 

Plan 2009 – 2013. The Review included consultations with a number of community 

groups and organisations. Recommendations were adopted by Council to improve the 

structure, transparency and accountability of the Grants Program. 

6.4 To support the transition to the incorporation requirement and to increase community 

skills to apply for and successfully manage grants, a series of free community training 

workshops were provided during 2012. Sessions were offered on the following topics: 

Understanding Incorporation, Developing Project Ideas, Planning, Implementation and 

Management, Writing Funding Submissions, Good Governance, Communication Skills, 

Assertiveness and Conflict Resolution. A total of 13 sessions were held in Sunbury, 

Craigieburn and Broadmeadows where attendance in each session ranges from 15 to 

60 participants. 



7.1.1 The 2013 Community Grants structure aims to respond to the current and 

emerging needs of the community and to ensure Council demonstrates best 

practice in the provision of Community Grants. The structure is consistent with 





the 2012 Program resulting from the 2010 Review and summarised in Table 2 

below: 

Table 2: 2013 Community Grants Allocation 

New Community Grants Structure 

Category 

Community Activity Grant 

Innovation Grant 

Partnership Grant Tier 1 

Partnership Grant Tier 2 

Maximum Allocation 

Up to $2000/applicant 

Up to $5000/applicant 

Up to $10,000/applicant 

Up to $20,0000 (if matched by $10,000 from 

applicant organisations) 

7.1.2 Community Activity Grants enable small and or newly forming local groups 

and organisations to meet costs including Incorporation, insurance, promotion, 

small equipment purchases and venue hire. Funds of up to $2,000 enable 

groups to meet the rising costs associated with group activity and operational 

expenses. 

7.1.3 The Innovation Grant category aims to encourage and facilitate new ideas and 

actions, with a particular emphasis on supporting projects that can build their 

financial sustainability into the future and in collaboration with the wider 

community. The maximum available is up to $5,000. 

7.1.4 Partnership Grants are divided into two streams; Tier 1 provides up to $10,000 

annually for 1 to 3 years, while Tier 2 provides up to $20,000 annually, if 

matched by $10,000 each year for 1 to 3 years. 

7.1.5 A review of the Neighbourhood House funding is currently underway. In the 

interim, it is recommended that Council continue to fund the Neighbourhood 

Houses as per the 2012 Grant Program (see Attachment 1; Tables 6 and 7). 

Outcomes of the review together with a recommended future funding model 

will be considered by Council early in 2013. 

7.1.6 IWD Event Grants are intended to provide financial assistance to support local 

organisations to develop and manage IWD events or activities at Hume’s three 

principle population centres of Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Sunbury. 

Funding is available under two categories: small events (up to $1,000) and 

medium events (up to $4,000) per application. 

7.2 Overview and Assessment of Grant Applications 

7.2.1 Council received a total of 154 applications for Community Grants in the 

Activity, Innovation and Partnership categories, requesting $495,283 funding. 

The number of applications lodged was 29 less than last year, representing a 

15% reduction. 18 applications were deemed ineligible and / or unsuccessful 

in accordance with the grant assessment criteria. 

7.2.2 This is the second year IWD Event Grants have been made available to the 

community. Previously IWD events were delivered by Council’s Social 

Development Department in partnership with the community. The transition to 

a community led delivery of the IWD events was supported through the 

provision of event management training and clear and timely communication 

to manage expectations. Subsequently there were 53 local graduates 

obtaining a Diploma in Project and Event Management. This Community 

Development approach building community skills to improve community 

access to civic life reflects the community capacity building approach 

undertaken by the Social Development Department. This is an approach that 





aims to invest in building community resources to deliver a “hand up rather 

than a hand-out”, maximising community benefit outcomes as well as the use 

of Council resources. Attachment 1, Table: 6 outlines the recommended 

distribution of funds. 

7.2.3 The reduced number of applications may be accounted for by the following: 

(a) Incorporation requirement: all 2012 applicants were armed with the 

knowledge that if an unincorporated group received 2012 funding then, 

to be eligible for future funding, incorporation would be required. The 

requirement for incorporation was widely advertised throughout both the 

2012 and 2013 Community Grant programs. The offer of support to 

unincorporated groups through capacity building training sessions during 

2012 was received and well attended by representatives of local 

community groups. Some groups participated in the training and made 

the informed decision not to become incorporated. Others became or 

are in the process of becoming incorporated. In previous year’s funding 

some Neighbourhood Houses acted as an auspice for small 

unincorporated groups. Under the 2012 program one House received 

funding for seven groups whilst this year, only one of the seven groups 

lodged an application. The forthcoming Neighbourhood House funding 

review provides an opportunity to address this issue. 

(b) As happens from time to time a number of incorporated groups / 

organisations, which would have been expected to apply for 2013 

funding, did not lodge an application. 

7.2.4 Nevertheless, the variety and quality of applications received provide evidence 

of the diversity and growth of local organisations providing opportunities for 

participation and inclusion across the community; 

7.2.5 Applicants were asked to respond to four broad questions as follows: 

(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

Why is the project needed? 

What will the project achieve? 

Who is involved in the delivery of the project? 

How will the project be achieved? 

Innovation and Partnership applications were required to supply additional 

information to demonstrate the applicant’s experience to: managing complex 

projects, attract additional resources, evaluate and demonstrate outcomes. 

Furthermore Partnership Tier 2 grant applicants are required to provide 

evidence of their ability to provide matched funds. 

7.3 Assessment Panels 

7.3.1 All applications were assessed by a panel of Council Officers who are 

selected for their connection with the nature of the grant applications received 

by Council and to provide cross organisational representation. 

Recommendations by the Council Officer Assessment Panel are then 

considered by the nominated Councillor Assessment Panel comprising Cr 

Helen Patsikatheodorou and Cr Chandra Bamunusinghe. This panel was 

supported by the Manager Social Development, Acting Coordinator 

Community Development and Community Grants Officer. 

7.3.2 The Council Officer Assessment panel first determines the eligibility of all 

applications. Grants can be deemed ineligible or unsuccessful for any of the 

following reasons: 





(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

(h) 

(i) 

(j) 

(k) 

(l) 

The grant sought does not reflect Council’s Vision; 

The group seeks to make a profit or is part of profit making; 

The group had not satisfactorily accounted for an earlier grant; 

The group received funding under the 2012 Community Grants Program 

and is still not an Incorporated entity; 

The group did not discuss their Partnership application with a relevant 

Council Officer; 

The grant is for capital equipment expenditure; 

The grant is for capital and/or maintenance works; 

The project/program is already or has been previously funded; 

More appropriate funding is available elsewhere (for example State or 

Commonwealth Government); 

Multiple applications were lodged; specifically in Innovation and 

Community Activity categories; 

An incomplete application provided, or clarification not provided upon 

request; or 

The grant is primarily for excursions, catering and/or gift expenses. 

7.3.3 Council also received a number of applications that did not meet the criteria of 

the category they submitted their application to. If eligible, these applications 

were assessed within the most appropriate alternate category wherever 

possible. 

7.4 Notification of Grants and Conditions 

7.4.1 All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by letter. 

Applicants who are successful will receive a funding agreement and will be 

provided with on-going support by Council’s Community Grants Officer. 

Unsuccessful or ineligible applicants will be provided with the opportunity to 

discuss their applications with Council Officers and will be encouraged to 

apply for the 2014 Community Grants Program; however Council’s decision is 

final. 

7.4.2 All grant recipients will be required to comply with standard conditions of the 

grant; namely the funds must only be used for the purpose described and 

funds will be acquitted annually. In addition, recipients will be required to 

adhere to conditions developed in relation to their particular application. 

7.4.3 Neighbourhood Houses that receive a Council Grant are required to complete 

and submit a comprehensive annual accountability report prior to the 

subsequent year’s funding. 

7.5 Community Grants Presentation Evening 

7.5.1 All successful grant recipients are required to attend the Community Grants 

Presentation Evening at the Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn on 

Tuesday 12 February 2013. Funds will be available from that date via cheque 

or Electronic Funds Transfer. 

7.5.2 It is proposed that, in accordance with past practice, that the Manager Social 

Development, be authorised to waive attendance at the Presentation Evening 

where, the grant recipient establishes reasonable grounds for such a waiver. 






8.1 Council is committed to enhancing the social outcomes of our proud and diverse 

community. The Community Grants Program enables Council to work in partnership 

with Hume’s not-for-profit groups and organisations to create sustained and positive 

change and to further build community wellbeing. 




Attachment 1 - 2013 Community Grants Recommended Allocation 

Attachment 1: 2013 Community Grants Recommended Allocation 

Table 1: Community Activity Grants 

Community Activity Category 

Name Purpose Amount 

1 1st Craigieburn Scout Group - Contribution toward the Group's Craigieburn 900 

Scout Assoc. of Aust. - Vic based activity expenses 

Branch 

2 3rd Sunbury Scout Group Contribution toward Scout Leader Registration 900 

and activity expenses 

3 African Australian Food Relief Contribution toward the association's social, 900 

Association Inc. 

recreational and study activities in Hume 

4 Australian Assyrian Arts and Contribution toward the foundation's Hume 1,200 

Literature Foundation Inc. 

5 Australian Bahraini 

Community Inc. 

6 Australian Croatian Club 

Bocce Gospic Inc. 

7 Australian Croatian Senior 

Citizens Club of Gladstone 

Park Inc. 

8 Australian Croatian Senior 

Citizens Club Vila Velebita 

Broadmeadows Inc. 

9 Australian Friendly Turkish 

Women's Group - Banksia 

10 Australian Mesopotamian 

Women Association Inc. 

based activity expenses 

Contribution toward Hume’s newly establishing 

Bahraini community’s social, recreational and 

activity expenses 

Contribution toward the group's Dallas based 


Contribution toward the group's Gladstone Park 


Contribution toward the group's Broadmeadows 


Contribution toward Banksia's Australian 

Friendly Turkish Women’s Group's activity 

expenses; the weekly Friday Free Turkish 

Community Lunch 

Contribution toward the Association's Coolaroo 

based Mother and Daughter Relationship 

Building activity expenses 

Contribution toward the Association's Hume 

11 Australian Turkish University 

Students Association 


12 Bahrain Star Group Contribution toward the Broadmeadow's based 

Bahrain Star Group's establishment and activity 

expenses 

13 BasicNeeds Australia Inc. Contribution toward BasicNeeds Australia's 

Hume Refugee Youth Initiative activity 

expenses 

14 Beth-Nahrin Cultural Club Inc. Contribution toward Beth-Nahrin's Meadow 

Height's activity expenses 

15 Bhutanese Association in Contribution toward the Bhutanese community's 

Victoria Inc. 

Hume based activity expenses 

16 Bhutanese Organisation in Contribution toward the organisation’s Hume 

Australia Inc. 


17 Broadmeadows & District Contribution toward the Garden Club's activity 

Garden Club Inc. 

expenses 

18 Broadmeadows Disability Contribution toward Disco Mania's activity 

Services Disco mania expenses 

19 Broadmeadows Greek Elderly Contribution toward the Seniors Club's activity 

Citizens Club Inc. 

expenses 

1,200 

800 

800 

800 

1,100 

1,200 

900 

900 

1,100 

900 

900 

1,200 

900 

1,300 

900 





20 Broadmeadows Greek Contribution toward the Women's Club's activity 

Women's Club Inc. 

expenses 

21 Broadmeadows Historical Contribution toward the Historical Society's 

Society Inc. 


22 Broadmeadows Obedience Contribution toward the Club's Dog Obedience 

Dog Club Inc. 

and Responsible Pet Ownership activity 

expenses 

23 Broadmeadows 

Contribution toward the Association's activity 

Remembrance Memorial expenses 


24 Broadmeadows Turkish Contribution toward the Seniors Club's activity 

Senior Citizens Club Inc. expenses 

25 Bulla Agility Dogs Inc. Contribution toward the Bulla Agility Dogs 

Club's activity expenses 

26 Campbellfield Lions Soccer Contribution toward the Campbellfield Club's 

Club Inc. 


27 CareWorks SunRanges Inc. Contribution toward the Show Us You Care 

Project activities in Sunbury 

28 Chaldean Social & Welfare Contribution toward the Association's 

Association of Australia Inc. - Craigieburn based activity expenses 

Babylon Club 

29 Circolo Pensionati Italiani Di Contribution toward the Seniors Club's activity 

Gladstone Park Inc. 

expenses 

30 Circolo Pensionati Italiani Di Contribution toward the Seniors Club's activity 

Greenvale Inc. 

expenses 

31 Circolo Pensionati Italiani Di Contribution toward the Seniors Clubs activity 

Tullamarine Inc. 

32 Coolaroo South Primary 

School Community Hub 

expenses 

Contribution toward the Coolaroo South Primary 

School's Community Art Project activity 

expenses 

33 Council of Turkish Contribution toward the Associations Hume 

Associations of Victoria Inc. based activity expenses 

34 Country Women’s Association Contribution toward Sunbury based activity 

of Vic Inc. expenses 

Sunbury Branch 

35 Craigieburn Art Group Inc. Contribution toward the Art Group's Craigieburn 


36 Craigieburn Arthritis Self Help Contribution toward the Group's Craigieburn 

Group 


37 Craigieburn Contact Centre Contribution toward the Group's Craigieburn 

Inc. 


38 Craigieburn Historical Interest Contribution toward the Group's Craigieburn 

Group Inc. 


39 Friends of Will Will Rook Contribution toward the Will Will Rook Pioneer 

Pioneer Cemetery Inc. Cemetery Group's activity expenses 

40 Gladstone Park Badminton Contribution toward the Club's sporting activities 


expenses 

41 Gladstone Park Combined Contribution toward the Club's Gladstone Park 

Probus Club Inc. 


42 Goonawarra Golf Club Ltd Contribution toward the Club's Sunbury based 


43 Greek & Cypriot Contribution toward Craigieburn's Greek and 

Social/Welfare Centre Inc. Cypriot social and welfare activity expenses 

44 Greek Aust. Recreational & Contribution toward the Broadmeadows based 

Instructive League of Vic Inc. Group's activity expenses 

900 

900 

1,100 

900 

900 

900 

900 

1,100 

1,200 

900 

900 

900 

1,300 

1,200 

900 

900 

1,500 

650 

900 

1,100 

900 

1,100 

900 

1,200 

1,000 





45 Greek Orthodox Community 

of Broadmeadows & Districts 

Inc. 

46 Greek Society of the Senior 

Citizen & Disabled Club of 

Gladstone Park & Tullamarine 

Inc. 

47 Greenvale Residents 


Contribution toward the Seniors Club's 

Broadmeadows activity expenses 

Contribution toward the Society's Gladstone 

Park activity expenses 

Contribution toward the Association's activity 

expenses 

48 Harmoni X Vocal Company Contribution toward the Sunbury Men's Choir 

activities expenses 

49 Highlands Community Contribution toward the group's activities, to 

Residents Group Inc. support connectivity, linkages, Inclusion and 

50 Holy Apostolic Catholic 

Assyrian Church of the East - 

Youth Group 

strengthen the Craigieburn community 

Contribution toward the youth group's Hume 


51 Holy Child Parish Dallas Contribution toward activities for Hume's 

socially isolated and disadvantaged in Dallas 

52 Hume African Lions Club of Contribution toward the association's sporting 

Basketball & Indoor Soccer activities in Broadmeadows 

Assoc. Inc. 

53 Hume City Masters Swimming Contribution toward the club's physical and 

Club Inc. 

social activities within Hume City 

54 Hume Community First Inc. Contribution toward the Association's activity 

expenses 

55 Hume Dalburn Girl Guides Contribution toward the Guides Hume based 


56 Hume District Scouts - Scout 

Assoc. of Aust. - Vic Branch 

Contribution toward Hume District Scouts: 

Craigieburn 1st, Diggers Rest 1st, Sunbury 1st 

& 3rd and Tulla Park Scout Groups, Tour De 

Hume activity expenses 

1,500 

900 

1,100 

900 

1,500 

1,200 

1,000 

1,100 

900 

1,100 

57 Hume Men’s Shed Contribution toward the Men's Shed activity 1,100 

(Craigieburn) Inc. 

expenses 

58 Hume Men’s Shed (Sunbury) Contribution toward the Men's Shed activity 1,200 

Inc. 

expenses 

59 Hume Toastmasters Contribution toward Hume Toastmasters activity 1,100 

expenses 

60 Hume University of the Third Contribution toward Hume based Life Long 1,300 

Age Inc. 

Learning activity expenses 

61 Jacana Cricket Club Inc. Contribution toward the Club's activity expenses 900 

62 Jacksons Creek Combined Contribution toward the Senior's Club's activity 900 

Probus Club Inc. 

expenses 

63 Jacksons Creek Town Club Contribution toward the TOWN Clubs health 1,100 

Inc. 

and wellbeing activity expenses 

64 Kismet Park Auskick Clinic Contribution toward the further development of 900 

Kismet Park's Auskick Clinic 

65 Kiwanis Club of Sunbury Inc. Contribution toward the Club's Sunbury based 900 


66 Ladies Probus Club of Contribution toward the Senior Club's Sunbury 1,100 

Sunbury Inc. 


67 Lions Club of Glenroy Inc. Contribution toward Vision Screening of children 900 

aged 4 - 7 years in Hume 

68 Macedon Ranges Further Contribution toward Sunbury Program expenses 900 

Education Centre Inc. for the benefit of Hume's citizens 

900 

900 





69 Meadows Primary School & 

Early Learning Centre - 

Community Hub 

Contribution toward Meadows Supported 

Playgroup's activity expenses 

70 Melbourne Legacy Contribution toward the Legacy Widows 

Women’s Club's activity expenses in Sunbury 

71 National Servicemen's Contribution toward Sunbury’s Service and Ex 

Association 

Servicemen’s health and wellbeing activity 

Sunbury Sub Branch 

expenses 

72 North Victoria Sri Lankan 

Welfare Association Inc. 

VISWA 

Contribution towards Hume’s Sri Lankan 

Community’s Cultural activity expenses 

73 North West Community Radio 


Contribution toward the Radio Association's 

Voices of the Community Program 

74 North West Multiple Birth Club Contribution toward the Club's activity expenses 

Inc. 

Incurred for the benefit of members from Hume 

75 Northern Roosters Football Contribution toward the establishment and 

Club Inc. 

activities of a girls soccer team in Dallas 

76 Northern Suburbs Arab Contribution toward the Seniors Clubs Dallas 

Senior Citizens Club Inc. based activity expenses 

77 Northern Turkish Family Connecting disadvantaged families in a 


program of activities such as; walking and 

exercise groups, skill sharing and family 

building workshops and social outings 

78 Northern Turkish Women’s Multicultural community kitchen to share 


cooking skills and provide healthy eating 

learning opportunities while bringing women 

together and strengthening community 

connections 

79 Northside Malayalee Contribution toward Hume's Malayalam 

Community Club Inc. 

Community's activity expenses Including Public 

Liability Insurance 

80 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Contribution toward both Sunbury based 

Historical and Youth & Children's activity 

expenses 

81 Parents Of Kids In The Contribution toward the Craigieburn based 

Spectrum - POKITS 

Parent Support Group's activity expenses 

82 Parkinsons - Essendon Contribution toward Parkinson's activity 

Support Group 

expenses for the benefit of Hume's citizens 

83 Probus Club of Sunbury Inc. Contribution toward the Seniors Club's Sunbury 


84 Risale-i Nur Institute of Contribution toward the Institute's Hume based 

Australia Inc. 


85 Roxy Slimmers Contribution toward the Support Group's 

Roxburgh Park activity expenses 

86 Sailability Victoria Inc. Contribution toward the Hume based Sailability 

North activity expenses 

87 Sanat Association Melbourne Contribution toward the Craigieburn based 

Inc. 

Parent Support Group's activity expenses 

88 Sidrana Inc. Contribution towards Hume's East African 

Community's activity expenses 

89 Somali Australian Cultural Contribution toward the Foundation's Hume 

Foundation Inc. - MHLS based youth activity expenses 

90 Soraya Youth Group Contribution toward the Group's Meadow 

Heights based activity expenses 

1,100 

900 

900 

1,300 

1,300 

1,100 

900 

900 

900 

1,200 

1,200 

900 

1,300 

1,200 

1,100 

900 

850 

1,100 

900 

900 

1,100 

1,100 





91 Spanish Speaking Senior 

Citizens Club Broadmeadows 

& Districts Inc. 

92 St John the Baptist for Alanish 

Contribution toward the Club's Dallas based 


Contribution toward Hume's Alanish 

Community Inc. 

Community's activity expenses 

93 St Maratken Community Contribution toward the Coolaroo based St 

Society Inc. 

Maratken Community's Cultural activity 

expenses 

94 Sunbury & District Heritage Contribution toward the Heritage Group's 



95 Sunbury & District Obedience Contribution toward Sunbury's Dog Obedience 

Dog Club Inc. 


96 Sunbury & District Over 60's Contribution toward Sunbury Senior's Sporting 

Cricket Club Inc. 


97 Sunbury Art Society Inc. Contribution toward the Art Society's activity 

expenses 

98 Sunbury Bridge Club Inc. Contribution toward the Club's Sunbury based 


99 Sunbury Combined Probus Contribution toward the Club's Sunbury based 

Club Inc. 


100 Sunbury Community Arts Contribution toward the Arts Network's activity 

Network Inc. 

expenses 

101 Sunbury Family History Contribution toward the Seniors Interest 

Society Inc. 

Group's activity expenses 

102 Sunbury Ladies Batanrouge Contribution toward Sunbury Women's Sporting 

Club Inc. 


103 Sunbury Lay Ecumenical Contribution toward the Ecumenical 

Committee Inc. 

Committee's Sunbury based activity expenses 

104 Sunbury Little Athletics Contribution toward the Club's Sunbury based 

Centre Inc. 


105 Sunbury Organic Food Cooperative 

Contribution toward establishment activity 

Ltd SOFC 

expenses of an Organic Food Cooperative 

in 

Sunbury 

106 Sunbury Police & Citizens Contribution toward the Sunbury Police & Youth 

Youth Club Inc. 

Citizens Club's activity expenses 

107 Sunbury Residents Contribution toward the Association's activity 


expenses 

108 Sunbury School of Contribution toward the Club's artistic sporting 

Calisthenics Inc. 


109 Sunbury Toy Library Inc. Contribution toward the Toy Library's activity 

expenses 

110 SunRanges Twins Plus Inc. Contribution toward the Association's Hume 


111 Superoos Basketball Club Inc. Contribution toward the Club's Sunbury based 


112 Terminate Tulla Toxic Dump Contribution toward the Tullamarine Action 

Action Group Inc. 

Group's activity expenses 

113 The Ancient Church of the Contribution toward the Ancient Church of the 

East 

East's Open Roses Youth Drama Project 

114 The Australian Chaldean Contribution toward a one day Chaldean Art 

Federation 

of Exhibition in Hume 

Victoria/Australia Inc. 

115 Tullamarine Live Steam Contribution toward the Bulla Hill Railway's 

Society 

activity expenses; Public Liability Insurance 

900 

900 

900 

900 

1,300 

900 

900 

900 

900 

1,200 

900 

900 

900 

900 

1,200 

1,300 

900 

1,100 

1,300 

1,300 

900 

1,300 

1,100 

1,200 

900 





116 Tullamarine Tennis Club Inc. Contribution toward the Club's activity 

expenses. 

117 Turkish Teachers Association Contribution to support and promote the Turkish 

of Victoria Inc. 

Language within Hume's Turkish Community 

118 Uniting Church Australia - St Contribution toward St Thomas's Chat Group's 

Thomas Church Craigieburn - Craigieburn based activity expenses 

Circle of Friendship - Coffee, 

Craft & Chat Group 

119 Upfield Soccer Club Inc. Contribution toward a pre-season Soccer 

Tournament within Hume 

120 Victorian Arabic Artists Contribution toward the Dallas based Group's 


121 Vietnamese Women's 

Association in Broadmeadows 

Inc. 


Contribution toward the Group's social and 

recreational activity expenses 

122 Woodlands Ladies Probus Contribution toward the Seniors Club's activity 

Club of Sunbury Inc. 

expenses 

123 Zahrira Social Club Inc. Contribution toward the Cultural, recreational, 

educational and social activities for Assyrian, 

Aramaic and Arabic community members 

900 

900 

900 

1,300 

900 

1,100 

900 

1,200 

$126,100 

Table 2: Innovation Grants 

Innovation Category 

Name Purpose Amount 

1 Banksia Gardens Banksia's Light House-Lantern Project to 5,000 


engage local community members of all ages in 

2 Broadmeadows 

Community Toy Library 

Committee Inc. 

3 Dallas Neighbourhood 

House Inc. 

4 Friends of Merri Creek Inc. 

– Friends of Malcolm 

Creek 

an arts practice. 

Contribution to assist Broadmeadows 

Community Toy Library’s computerisation and 

efficiencies. 

Project to provide support and raise community 

awareness of the Forgotten Australians. 

Contribution to establish a Friends of Malcolm 

Creek Website to achieve greater collaboration. 

5 Inspire by Abdi Inc. Project to create connections, engaging Hume's 

Somalian elders and youth. 

6 Skate Australia Inc. SbA Project to create skateboarding hubs at various 

locations in Hume. The program will provide 

workshops, events and clinics for young people. 

Working with Council’s Youth and Leisure 

Services to identify, mentor and develop local 

coaches to achieve accreditation and to deliver 

clinics. 

7 The Hive Inc. Provision of ceramics workshops to provide 

social connections and learning opportunities 

for women from different cultures in Roxburgh 

Park and Craigieburn. Local women will be 

trained to run and lead workshops to ensure 

sustainability of the project. 

8 The Lemon Tree Project 

Inc. 

Neighbourhood based sustainability project that 

encourages community groups to build 

communal spaces by planting a lemon tree 

2,100 

5,000 

4,360 

5,000 

5,000 

5,000 

5,000 





Table 3: Partnership Grants 

together with a park bench. Supports local food 

production and longer term aims of small social 

enterprise development. 

$36,460 

Partnership Category 

Tier 2 

Name Purpose Amount Funding 

Year 

1 Boil Over Inclusive Year two of a three year project to build 20,000 2013 Year 2 

Performance Ensemble 

– SCHC (Sunbury) 

on the skills and performance of the 

ensemble members, and to develop a 

2014 Year 3 

sustainable and Inclusive theatre 

2 Dianella Community 

Health - Broad Insight 

Group 

3 Victorian Immigrant 

and Refugee Women’s 

Coalition Inc. 

company. 

Year two of an Early intervention 

program for children with a disability 

and their families, utilising Music 

Therapy to support childhood 

development and family well-being. 

Year 2 of a three year project to 

Increase social cohesion and 

community connections through the 

engagement and training of female 

leaders. 

4 CuriousWorks Inc. Year 1 of a three year project to 

develop and share intercultural and 

intergenerational stories in arts and 

non-arts locations. 

5 VICSEG New Futures Year 1 of a three year project to 

develop knowledge and awareness of 

healthy eating to 300 CALD families. 

Tier 1 

6 Distinctive Options 

(Sunbury) 

7 Muslim Women’s 

Council of Victoria Inc. 

8 Sunspec Support 

Group 

for 

Families/Carers of 

People with Disabilities 

Inc. 

9 Australian Red Cross 

Society 

10 The Salvation Army 

(Victoria) Property 

Trust - Sunbury Corps 

A project focused on providing allabilities 

artistic and social endeavours 

for young people with a disability. 

Establishment of a training and 

empowerment program for Muslim 

Women who are victims of Domestic 

Violence. 

Establishment of a sibling support and 

referral program for young people with 

a sibling with a disability in Sunbury. 

A project to provide skills and training 

to vulnerable people to enhance their 

opportunities to enter into work, training 

and greater community participation. 

Establishment of a Community Kitchen 

Garden to provide healthy fresh 

vegetables and increase community 

connectedness. 

20,000 2013 Year 2 

2014 Year 3 

20,000 2013 Year 2 

2014 Year 3 

20,000 2013 Year 1 

2014 Year 2 

2015 Year 3 

19,635 2013 Year 1 

2014 Year 2 

2015 Year 3 

10,000 2013 Year 2 

2014 Year 3 

10,000 2013 Year 2 

2014 Year 3 

10,000 2013 Year 2 

2014 Year 3 

9,000 2013 Only 

10,000 2013 Only 





11 The Smith Family To promote reading with young children 

from birth to 5 years. 

10,000 2013 Only 

$158,635 

Table 4: Neighbourhood House Grants 

Organisation 

Amount 

Attwood House Community Centre 13,535 

Banksia Gardens Association Inc. 13,535 

Broadmeadows Women's Community House - Anglicare 13,535 

Craigieburn Education and Community Centre Inc. 13,535 

Dallas Neighbourhood House Inc. 13,535 

Goonawarra Neighbourhood House Inc. 13,535 

Sunbury Neighbourhood House – SNH 13,535 

Tullamarine Community House Inc. 13,535 

Allocation Reserved for Coolaroo West 13,535 

$121,815 

Table 5: Neighbourhood House Enhancement Grants 

Neighbourhood House Enhancement funding assists in the delivery of programs and services and 

features two components; one General and the other Supported Playgroup & Parent Group 

Initiative (SPPI). General funding facilitates in the provision of community learning, professional 

development and health and wellbeing courses. Supported Playgroup & Parent Group Initiative 

(SPPI) assists the establishment of new and/or the enhancement of existing playgroups. 

House General SPPI Amount 

Attwood House Community Centre 7,565 4,000 11,565 

Banksia Gardens Association Inc. 7,565 5,000 12,565 

Broadmeadows Women’s Community House - Anglicare 7,625 6,000 13,625 

Craigieburn Education and Community Centres Inc. 7,855 8,000 15,855 

Dallas Neighbourhood House Inc. 7,625 6,000 13,625 

Goonawarra neighbourhood House Inc. 7,595 5,000 12,595 

Sunbury Neighbourhood House 7,595 5,000 12,595 

Tullamarine Community House Inc. 7,565 4,000 11,565 

$103,990 

Table 6: International Women’s Day (IWD) Event Grants 

Name Purpose Locality Amount 

Australian Mesopotamian 2013 IWD Event - Diverse Cultural Coolaroo 3,150 

Women Association Inc. Fashion Parade and Activities 

Broadmeadows Greek Journey of Greek Migrant Women Dallas 3,150 

Women's Club Inc. 

IWD 2013 Event 

Hume U3A Inc. 

IWD 2013 Celebration in Hume Craigieburn 3,150 

Event 

Northside Malayalee 

Community Club Inc. 

Sunbury School of 

Calisthenics Inc. 

Empowering Women: Strength, 

Courage and Choices Event 

30 Year Celebration of Women in 

Calisthenics 

Greenvale 3,150 

Sunbury 1,100 





Victorian Arabic Social 

Services Inc. (VASS) 

Sunbury Community Health 

Centre; Sunbury IWD 

Steering Committee 

International Women's Day Broadmeadows 3,150 

Conference 

IWD Sunbury Celebration Day Sunbury 3,150 

$20,000 




REPORT NO: 

CW335 

REPORT TITLE: Hume City Council Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 - 2016 

SOURCE: 

Julie Andrews, Access and Equity Planner 

DIVISION: 

City Communities 

FILE NO: 

HCC11/55 

POLICY: 

Hume City Council Social Justice Charter 


Social Inclusion 

ATTACHMENT: 1. Draft Hume City Council RAP 2012-2016 


1.1 As part of Council’s commitment to Hume’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

community, as guided by the Hume City Council Social Justice Charter 2007, a draft 

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been developed (Attachment 1).This draft has 

been informed by community members, stakeholders and Council staff consultations 

conducted during May – November 2012. 

1.2 The Hume City Council draft RAP is informed by the consultation outcomes, the Hume 

City Council Social Justice Framework, the Social Justice Charter Annual Report 2010 

and the RAP Framework of Reconciliation Australia and Victoria. 

1.3 The nationally recognised RAP Framework, developed by Reconciliation Australia and 

the HCC Social Justice Framework, both provide a clear and practical way to approach 

the creation of the HCC draft RAP. This approach requires whole of Council 

engagement as well as community engagement of both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal 

people. 

1.4 The development of the draft RAP builds on: 

1.4.1 The relationships between Council, service providers and the Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander communities; and 

1.4.2 The achievements of the HCC Social Justice Charter Action Plan – Aboriginal 

& Torres Strait Islanders 2007/08 -2009/10. 


2.1 That Council places a draft of the Hume City Council Reconciliation Action Plan 

2012 -2016 (Attachment 1) on public exhibition between 11 th December 2012 and 

22 nd February 2013. 

2.2 That a further report seeking formal adoption of the Hume City Council 

Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 – 2016 be presented to Council upon the 

expiration of the exhibition period. 


3.1 Costs associated with actions outlined in the RAP are included in the current budget 

and /or funding grants from State and Federal Government. 

3.2 Provisions within the draft RAP 2012 -2016 do not present any significant additional 

resources or cost to Council in regard to actives outlined in the draft RAP. 


4.1 The draft RAP has been developed within the Social Justice Framework. 





4.2 The draft considerers the rights outlined in the Hume Citizen’s Bill of Rights and The 

Charter Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) (Victorian Charter). 

4.3 The proposed draft RAP considers how individual and community members of Hume 

City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations have been restricted in 

exercising their rights in the past and aims to address barriers to the rights expressed 

in the Victorian Charter including, freedom of expression (free from discrimination), 

equity of access (to health and wellbeing opportunities such as education and 

employment), dignity and respect (a recognition and celebration of the first people of 

the nation). 


5.1 Consultations were guided by a Project Reference Group (PRG) appointed by Hume 

Indigenous Advisory Committee (HIAC) members. The PRG consisted of community 

members, Council officers and a representative from the Department of Justice. 

5.2 The consultation phase was also guided by the questions outlined in the Reconciliation 

Australia RAP Framework and local community knowledge both from the consultant 

appointed to facilitate consultations and Council officers. 

5.3 Consultations involved the following community members, Council officers and key 

stakeholders: 

5.3.1 Council’s internal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Inclusion 

Committee; 

5.3.2 City Communities Managers; 

5.3.3 Hume Indigenous Advisory Committee (HIAC); 

5.3.4 Local Indigenous Network (LIN); 

5.3.5 Kangan Institute Indigenous Education Centre; 

5.3.6 Council services including Boorais in Hume; 

5.3.7 Wominjeka Aboriginal Cooperative; 

5.3.8 Wandarra Aboriginal Group; 

5.3.9 Dianella Community Health Service; 

5.3.10 Key Non-Government stakeholders; and 

5.3.11 Community members in Broadmeadows, Sunbury and Craigieburn. 

5.4 The first consultation phase has provided Council with a strong foundation to develop 

the draft RAP. The draft RAP includes three key themes, objectives and key 

performance indicators which can be measured over the life of the plan. 

5.5 It is important to note that the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is 

not one homogeneous community but a diverse community. Whilst a number of key 

local stakeholders were involved in consultations to develop the draft RAP, either 

individually or as a group, further consultation with the community needs to be 

undertaken to ensure the final document is relevant and supported. 

5.6 The draft was further informed through Council officer consultation to ensure that the 

implementation (action) plan is agreed upon prior to the second and final phase of 

community consultation. 

5.7 The second and final phase of community consultation will take place in December 

2012 – February 2013. Consultation will consist of: 





5.7.1 All community members involved in the process to date, being contacted, 

provided an update on the RAP’s development and invited to provide 

comments on the draft. 

5.7.2 The draft RAP will be placed on public exhibition between December 2012 

and February 2013 and advertised through local papers and Council’s 

website, inviting community members to provide comments. 

5.7.3 Facilitated sessions with key community stakeholders to seek feedback and 

comment on the draft RAP. 


6.1 Hume City Council is home to over 1000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. As part 

of the commitment to Hume’s Indigenous community Council has initiated and 

developed the draft Hume City Council Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 – 2016. 

6.2 Outcomes achieved as part of the Social Justice Charter ATSI Action Plan 2007-2010 

include: 

6.2.1 The Hume City Council HACC Aboriginal Liaison Officer (HALO) role 

increased to a fulltime position in 2009. 

6.2.2 Hume City Council has developed an Indigenous employment program, 

successfully recruiting Aboriginal trainees in departments across Council. 

6.2.3 Council has developed a Recognition Policy, which is implemented throughout 

Council activities. Aboriginal Flags fly at key Council offices and 

acknowledgement plaques are displayed at many Community facilities. 

6.2.4 Healthy Hume – Indigenous Community Garden has been developed through 

the Australian Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative to develop a 

range of projects including one Indigenous community garden. 

6.2.5 Council has coordinated and hosted numerous Reconciliation and NAIDOC 

Week activities over the years to celebrate key dates in the Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander community calendar. 

6.2.6 ‘Boorais in Hume’ an early parenting program provides education and support 

for families with young children. 

6.3 The conclusion of the Social Justice Charter Action Plan – Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander 2007/08 – 2009/10 is an opportunity for Council to review outcomes and 

prioritise future actions. 

6.4 The draft has been developed after extensive review and consultation. Key actions 

identified during the consultation phase include strong support for Council: 

6.4.1 To continue to monitor the emerging issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander communities. 

6.4.2 To contribute to the education of the broader community about Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islanders with the aim of reducing prejudgment and prejudice. 

6.4.3 To facilitate cultural awareness for council officers and demonstrate a 

culturally sensitive approach when offering services and programs. 

6.4.4 To enhance opportunities for indigenous citizens to participate in health and 

wellbeing services. 

6.4.5 To continue to develop education and employment opportunities and build on 

HCC Indigenous Employment Programs. 

6.4.6 To demonstrate recognition and respect through continuing to fly the 

Aboriginal flag and the placement of acknowledgement plaques. 





6.4.7 To foster participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in civic life of 

the city through the establishment of the Hume Reconciliation Action Group 

(HRAG). 

6.5 The draft RAP provides a framework for the future, detailing steps and priorities to work 

towards indigenous equality, access and participation. This plan is a tool to assist 

Council to build positive relationships and respect the special contribution of Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the broader community. Importantly the RAP 

provides a guide for Council and community to progress reconciliation. 


7.1 The ongoing process of developing a RAP supports the implementation of the Hume 

Social Justice Charter and assists Council in building positive relationships and 

engagement with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

7.2 Key learning’s from this process will ensure that Council is in a position to move ahead 

with the development and implementation of a RAP. The journey encompasses the 

HCC values, while providing Council with an understanding of how to continue to work 

with such a diverse and disadvantaged community in a positive and efficient way. 




Attachment 1 - Draft Hume City Council RAP 2012-2016 

Hume City Council 

Reconciliation 

Action 

Plan 

(RAP) 

2012 - 2016 

DRAFT 





Table of Contents 

What is Reconciliation? ............................................................................................... 4 

What is a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)?.............................................................. 4 

National Reconciliation Framework and Policy ........................................................... 4 

State Policy ................................................................................................................. 5 

Hume City Council Social Justice Policy Framework .................................................. 6 

Social Justice Charter Action Plan .............................................................................. 7 

Hume City Council Statement of Commitment ............................................................ 8 

Time Line Towards Reconciliation .............................................................................. 8 

Hume City Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Profile .............................................. 9 

Hume City Council’s Journey Towards Reconciliation ................................................ 9 

Hume City Council RAP Journey .............................................................................. 10 

What the Consultations Told Us ................................................................................ 11 

Themes for the RAP .................................................................................................. 11 

Objectives and Key Performance Indicators for RAP ............................................... 12 

Implementation.......................................................................................................... 17 





What is Reconciliation? 

In its broadest sense ‘reconciliation’ means coming together. In Australia it is the 

term used to refer to the bringing together of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 

and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Supporting reconciliation means 

working to overcome the reasons there is division and inequality between Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader community. 

The most significant areas of division and inequality are the differences in health, 

income and living standards of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non- 

Indigenous Australians. Causes of this inequality include misunderstanding, prejudice 

and racism, as many non-Indigenous people still know little about Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander people and history. 

Reconciliation in action includes projects to combat racism and prejudice and to 

educate the community about the shared history, following colonisation, of Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander people with the broader community. 

Reconciliation projects aim to bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and 

non-Indigenous people together to learn more about each other and focus on 

addressing disadvantage by providing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander people. 1 

What is a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)? 

A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is about turning good intentions into real actions. 

A RAP is a business plan that uses a holistic approach to create meaningful 

relationships and sustainable opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

Australians. 

National Reconciliation Framework and Policy 

The journey of reconciliation has been shaped by many facets in National Legislative 

Policy and the continuous struggle by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 

against systemic injustice and disadvantage. 

After colonisation, national policy effecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

communities focused on: 

- Policies of ‘protection’; 

- Child removal; and 

- Assimilation. 

Other events that have impacted on national policy have included: 

- The 1967 Referendum establishing citizenship status and confirming voting 

rights for all Indigenous Australians; 

- Land Rights and Native Title Acts; and 

- The 2008 bipartisan Apology to the Stolen Generations on behalf of the 

Parliament of Australia. 

1 Reconciliation Action Network 2007. 





In 2000, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed on a 

Reconciliation Framework, by which Australian Governments could foster and 

maintain advancements in the reconciliation process to eradicate continued 

disadvantage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There was 

agreement that a whole of government approach was needed, which could only 

be sustained with the involvement of the private sector, non-government 

organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader 

community at large. 2 

Priorities for COAG include: 

Early childhood; 

Schooling; 

Health; 

Economic participation; 

Healthy homes; 

Safe communities; and 

Governance and leadership. 

State Policy 

Following the release of the Bringing Them Home Report in 1997, the Victorian 

Parliament issued an apology to the Stolen Generations. The Victorian apology was 

moved in the Legislative Assembly by then Premier Jeff Kennett on 17 September 

1997. 3 

In 2004 an amendment to the Constitution of Victoria to include Aboriginal people as 

the custodians of the land prior to colonisation, acknowledged that the original 

Constitution Act was drafted without consultation, involvement or recognition of 

Aboriginal people. 4 

The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006, was developed to 

promote and protect the values of freedom, respect, equality and dignity. It states 

that ‘The Victorian Government, local councils and other public authorities must not 

knowingly be in breach of these rights, and must always consider them when they 

create laws, develop policies and deliver their services’. 5 

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 was adopted with the main purpose of providing for 

the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria. 6 

Released in 2006, by Aboriginal Affairs under the Department of Planning and 

Community Development, the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework (VIAF) 

highlighted the areas that would have the greatest impact on closing the gap 

between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Victorians. The VIAF targeted the priorities 

and actions which are aligned with the COAG Reconciliation Framework. 7 

2 COAG Reconciliation Framework: Report on Progress 2001 

3 Apologies to Indigenous Australians by Australian Parliaments, Research Service, 

Parliamentary Library, Department of Parliamentary Services 

4 Constitution (Recognition of Aboriginal People) ACT 2004 (NO 73 OF 2004) 

5 Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities ACT 2006 

6 Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (NO 16 OF 2006) 

7 Department of Planning and Community Development 





The Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 aims to advance reconciliation and 

promote good relations between the State and Traditional Owners and to recognise 

Traditional Owner groups based on their traditional and cultural associations to 

certain land in Victoria. 8 

The Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework 2010 - 2013, was the next phase in the 

commitment to an ‘intergenerational strategy committing to measurable targets which 

all Victorian Government Departments are determined to achieve’. 9 

Developed by the Secretaries’ Group on Aboriginal Affairs in 2011, the Aboriginal 

Inclusion Framework was a tool designed to shape how current practices within Victorian 

Government could better service the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and 

communities. 10 

Hume City Council Social Justice Policy Framework 

In 2001 Hume City Council was the first local jurisdiction to adopt a Social Justice 

Charter. In 2007 Council implemented the updated Charter incorporating The Charter 

of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). 

The development of eight Social Justice Action Plans in 2007, (including the 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan 2007/08-2009/10), further 

embedded Council’s commitment to advancing respect, participation and wellbeing of 

the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. 

The Hume Social Justice Charter 2007recognises that: 

- Human and participatory rights are universal rights; 

- The realisation of these rights can be limited by economic and social 

disadvantage; 

- Disadvantage can be the ongoing result of past injustice; 

- Self-determination is a fundamental component of social justice; 

- Council has an active role in increasing participation and the exercise of 

human rights through practical strategies to reduce and eliminate systematic 

disadvantage. 

The Hume City Council Reconciliation Action Plan 2012-2016 has been developed 

within Hume City Council’s Social Justice Policy Framework. This is underpinned by 

the concept of Social Justice with four inter-connected and overlapping elements: 

Principles — Influence the process and actions; 

Rights — The Citizens Bill of Rights, incorporating The Charter of Human Rights and 

Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic); 

Actions — Includes Council action plans and strategies; 

Accountability — Monitoring of progress and annual reporting. 

The Social Justice Policy Framework assists Councillors and officers to apply social 

justice values when making policy and providing services to the Hume community. 

8 Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (NO. 62 OF 2010) 

9 Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework 2010 – 2013 

10 Department of Planning and Community Development 





Figure One: Social Justice Policy Framework 

Social Justice is: 

i. Every effort should be made to reduce economic and social inequality; 

ii. All people should be guaranteed equal human rights; 

iii. All people should be enabled to participate fully in society; 

iv. A just society understands that actions and experiences of the past and 

current decisions and activities affect future generations. 

Social Justice Charter Action Plan 

The Hume City Council Social Justice Charter Action Plan – Aboriginal & Torres 

Strait Islanders 2007/08-2009/10 adopted in 2007, illustrates Council’s 

acknowledgment and commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

community residing in Hume. 

In recognising a long history of past disadvantage and injustice, Hume City Council 

has committed to working with its community to develop active measures to increase 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educational, economic and participation 

opportunities for our community in Hume. 

This RAP details the actions that Council will take and the role it will play in working 

towards reconciliation and social justice. Actions are organised under the following 

three priority areas, identified through community consultation: 

- Inform; 

- Access and participation; and 

- Advocacy. 





Hume City Council Statement of Commitment 

- Council recognises the Traditional Custodians of the region the Gunung- 

Willum-Balluk of the Wurundjeri. Council further recognises that there is a rich 

and diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who have 

settled in the region from across Australia. 

- Council supports the engagement and empowerment of the local community 

to increase pathways to education, employment, health and wellbeing. 

- Council commits to increasing long-term engagement, providing opportunities 

for sharing information, increasing access and participation rates and 

advocating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on local 

issues, supporting the health and wellbeing of the Hume community. 

- Council commits to building on existing relationships and achievements, 

knowing that much work still needs to be done towards reconciliation. 

Time Line Towards Reconciliation 

1967 Referendum 

1991 Royal Commission into Deaths in Custody 

1992 Mabo decision handed down 

1997 Recommendations for reparations outlined in the Bringing Them Home Report 

1999 Victorian Parliament Apology to the Stolen Generation 

2001 Australian Reconciliation Report delivered to Australian Government 

2001 Hume City Council adopts the Social Justice Charter 

2002 Victorian Constitution amended to recognise Indigenous Victorians as our First 

Peoples 

2004 Amendment to the Constitution of Victoria to include Aboriginal people as the 

custodians of the land prior to colonisation 

2007 Hume City Council implements the updated Social Justice Charter 

incorporating the Hume Citizens Bill of Rights and The Charter of Human Rights and 

Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) 

2007 Hume City Council Social Justice Charter Action Plan – Aboriginal & Torres 

Strait Islanders 2007/08 -2009/10 

2008 Apology by Parliament of Australia to the Stolen Generations 





2009 Hume City Council adopts the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recognition 

Policy 

2011 Hume City Council adopts the Pre School Enrolment Policy 

2012 Anticipated - Hume City Council adopts the RAP 2012-2016 

Hume City Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Profile 

Located in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor, Hume City is one of the fastest and 

largest growth municipalities in Melbourne. With an estimated population of just over 

175,000 11 at July 2011, Hume City is home to approximately 1,050 Indigenous 

persons (0.6% of the population) and has the fifth largest Indigenous community in 

metropolitan Melbourne. The suburbs of Craigieburn and Sunbury have the largest 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within Hume City. 

With a median age of 21, Hume’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is 

significantly younger in age when compared to the total population of Hume City 

(median 33 years), and younger than Greater Melbourne’s Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islander community with a median age of 23. 12 

It is estimated that almost half the eligible student population are attending TAFE and 

other vocational courses. 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of the City in Hume is diverse 

being made up of Traditional Owners, interstate, and intrastate Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islander people who have relocated for education, employment and family 

opportunities. As urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, they seek to mix 

with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and have sought to develop 

their kinship networks nearby. 

Hume City Council’s Journey Towards Reconciliation 

Hume City Council has undertaken a number of initiatives with the local Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait community including the following: 

Council supports the administration of the Hume Indigenous Working Group 

(HIAC) which is responsible for guiding the development of Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander events that recognise achievements and celebrate 

culture, heritage and history. In previous years HIAC have hosted a number 

of events including; Anniversary of the Apology, Sorry Day events, flag raising 

ceremony, NAIDOC Week art exhibitions and cultural activities. 

The Hume City Council HACC Aboriginal Liaison Officer (HALO) role 

increased to a fulltime position in 2009. Through this project HCC has 

achieved a number of significant initiatives that support the building and 

enhancing of positive relationships between Council and community. Over 50 

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients are currently supported through 

HACC services. 

11 ABS Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2011, Cat. No. 3218.0, 31 July 2012 

12 ABS 2011 Census of Population and Housing, Cat. No. 2001.0 & 2002.0, 21 June 2012 





Council has hosted two Koorie Night Markets in October 2010 and March 

2011 which were well attended by Hume City Council staff and local 

community members. 

Council is currently developing an evidence-based approach to inform the 

establishment of a more effective child and family focused model/s for 

appropriate early years services and responses in Hume and Moreland for 

the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This project is supported 

by funding received from the State Government. 

Appointment of an Aboriginal Parent Engagement Worker to engage with 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents. 

Hume City Council has developed an Indigenous employment program, 

successfully recruiting Aboriginal trainees in departments across Council. 

Recognition of Hume’s commitment to reconciliation through this project 

resulted in Council being the recipient of the 2011 Wurreker Award. 

Healthy Hume – Indigenous Community Garden has been developed through 

the Australian Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative to develop a 

range of projects including four community gardens and one Indigenous 

community garden. 

Funding support from the Department of Human Services initiated the Hume 

Indigenous Vacation Care Program which is currently attended by over 20 

participants including children with disabilities. This program has developed 

with the support of Northern Support Services. 

Council has developed a Recognition Policy, which is implemented 

throughout Council activities. Aboriginal Flags fly at key Council offices and 

acknowledgement plaques are displayed at many Community facilities. Many 

of Council’s activities now include a Welcome To Country performed by 

Traditional Owners from The Gunung-Willum-Balluk of the Wurundjeri. 

Council has coordinated and hosted numerous Reconciliation and NAIDOC 

Week activities over the years to celebrate key dates in the Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander community calendar. These events are not just for the 

local ATSI community but for all community members. They aim to educate 

and encourage the broader community and Council staff to learn about ATSI 

culture and share in these significant milestones in our joint history. 

A ‘Welcome Baby to Country’ ceremony was held in June 2012 with 21 local 

children welcomed to the lands of the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Wurundjeri 

people by an Elder of the community. 

‘Boorais in Hume’ an early parenting program provides education and support 

for families with young children. This program is offered the Hume City 

Council’s Family and Children’s Services. 





Hume City Council RAP Journey 

In February 2012, Hume City Council commenced the development of the Hume City 

Council Reconciliation Action Plan 2012 – 2016. Consultants were appointed to 

facilitate the engagement to seek advice, ideas and gain understanding of key 

priorities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Key stakeholders, 

Council staff and the local community were invited to participate in the consultations 

guided by the Reconciliation Australia, “Framework for Action”. 

Consultations were held at a variety of venues throughout the municipality in May 

and June 2012, with the intention to enable as many people in the community to 

participate as possible. 

At each consultation discussion points were presented in a culturally appropriate 

manner and were framed to meet the needs of the group. The objective was to 

enable discussion and feedback on how Council can strengthen its engagement and 

provide services for the local community and how it could progress current programs, 

while also increasing participation in existing services. 

What the Consultations Told Us 

The consultations highlighted areas for improvement and reiterated that Council does 

have an important role to play in continuing to provide opportunities to inform 

community, reduce barriers and support access and participation to maintain and 

increase opportunities to advance health and wellbeing through services, projects, 

events and advocacy. 

As a result of the consultation process, Council has devised Objectives and Key 

Performance Indicators that will be used to measure success, over the life of the 

RAP. 

Themes for the RAP 

Three themes are to be addressed through this RAP. These themes are reflected in 

Hume City Council Social Justice Charter 2007 and its previous Social Justice 

Charter Action Plan – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 2007/08 -2009/10. Two 

of the previous themes ‘Access & Opportunity’ and ‘Participate’ have been combined 

into one entitled ‘Access and Participation’. This change is a direct result of the 

feedback from community and stakeholder consultation that was conducted to 

evaluate the previous Social Justice Charter Action Plans. 

The three themes are listed below, with a short description about what is intended by 

each theme. 

Inform – It is vital that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are 

informed about the RAP, are consulted in its development and are informed 

about the services and programs Council offers. In addition, this theme 

provides actions to increase the communication between Council and the 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and improve the capacity for 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to find the information they need in the 

way that is most effective and relevant. 





Access and Participation – For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be 

supported in their endeavours, it is important they are able to access the 

services and programs available. Part of this theme focuses on ways to 

increase the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in events, 

decision-making and services. 

Advocacy – A key role of Council, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islanders, is to ensure other levels of government and relevant parties 

are aware of the issues faced by the communities in Hume City. This theme 

identifies a range of experiences, needs and issues that Council will raise with 

other parties including the State and Federal Governments in order to increase 

funding, services and improved outcomes. 

An objective for each of the above themes has been developed to capture the 

essence of the themes and to inform the strategies and specific actions outlined in 

the following sections of this plan. 





Objectives and Key Performance Indicators for RAP 

Objectives 

Inform Council of the ongoing and 

emerging needs of Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander communities in 

Hume. 

Key Performance Indicator 

Measure 

At least one representative per Council 

department on the Social Inclusion 

Committee relating to Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander wellbeing. 

Target 

Quarterly meetings with at least 3 

meetings conducted per year. 

Inform 

Establish the Hume Reconciliation 

Action Group (HRAG). 

Deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander cultural awareness training, 

including knowledge of Traditional 

Owners to Hume City Council staff 

Deliver in partnership with local 

community members, 2 community 

events per year that acknowledge 

culturally significant occasions such as: 

Reconciliation Week, Sorry Day and 

NAIDOC. 

Hume RAP Action Group (HRAG) 

established by December 2013 with 

at least 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait 


2 cultural awareness training 

sessions offered per year. 

2 events culturally significant events 

funded by Council per year. 

Inform the broader community about 

Coordinate projects that bring together 

Council to organise 1 activity 

annually. 





Objectives 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

culture and increase community 

awareness. 

Enhance participation in health and 

wellbeing services through the 

continued expansion of integrated and 

specific programs. 


Measure 


and broader communities such as 

Hume’s migrant or refugee 

communities. 

Increase the number of programs that 

engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander communities in arts and 

culture, leisure and skill development 

activities. 

Target 

4 programs offered in a culturally 

sensitive setting to Aboriginal and 

Torres strait Islanders per year. 





Objectives 


Measure 

Target 

Promote and share best practice 

models of community engagement and 

development with key stakeholders. 

Participation in forums, conferences, 

presentations and representation on 

external committees. 

Council to host 1 forum biannually to 

share best practice models. 

Access 

and 

Participation 

Facilitate and support the continued 

development of education and 

employment pathways for Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islanders. 

Develop key recruitment strategies to 

encourage participation of Aboriginal 


Employ 3 Aboriginal trainees per 

year. 

Demonstrated recognition of Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander community to 

enhance participation in Hume City 

Council services and facilities. 

Continue with Acknowledgements, 

Welcome to Country, Flags and 

Plaques and ensure that 

acknowledgements are consistent 

across all Council buildings. 

80% of Council owned community 

facilities to demonstrate recognition 

through acknowledgement plaques 

by 2016. 





Objectives 


Measure 

Target 

Advocate across Council and to the 

broader community for appropriate 

recognition and responses to Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander community 

needs. 

Support the development of the Hume 

Reconciliation Action Group (HRAG) 

through governance and advocacy 

training. 

1 governance and advocacy training 

session offered per year. 

Advocacy 

Foster participation of Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islanders in civic life of the 

City. 

Provide training and community 

education forums to support the 


community to obtain skills that support 

self-advocacy. 

1 training program to be offered 

annually. 

Advocate on behalf of/ and with local 


community members to the State and 

Australian Governments about the 

current health and wellbeing needs of 

the local community. 

Advocate to State and Federal 

Government representatives and other 

key stakeholders on key issues. 

1 advocacy submission and 

discussion paper per year 





Tracking Progress 

The development of Objectives and Key Performance Indicators is to enable monitoring the progress of the RAP. 

These measures will be continually monitored and reviewed over the life of the RAP, allowing for flexibility resulting from learning’s and long-term 

community engagement. The implementation of the RAP will include ongoing engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community 

members and the RAP Action Group, to ensure outcomes are being achieved. 

Council will utilise reporting mechanisms to inform the community of its progress, using the developed Communication Strategy and its Annual 

Report. 





Implementation 

Inform 

It is vital that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are informed about the RAP and are informed about the services and programs 

Council offers. In addition, this theme includes actions to increase communication between Council and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

communities and improve the capacity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to find the information they need in the way that is most effective and 

relevant. 

Objective 1: 

Promote respect and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through enhanced communication between Council, Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islanders and the broader community. 

Inform 

Strategy Action Responsibility Timeline Outcome 

1.1 Inform Council of 1.1.1 Continue and 

Lead: City 

Ongoing Increased Council inter - 

ongoing and emerging strengthen the internal Communities. 

department collaboration in 

needs of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

developing services, 

Aboriginal and Torres Islanders Social Inclusion 

programs and events to 

Strait Islander 

Committee. 

enhance Aboriginal and 

Communities. 

Torres Strait Islanders 

1.1.2 Continue to develop 

data collection systems to 

enhance Council’s 

knowledge of the Aboriginal 

and Torres Strait Islander 

communities and service 

requirements. 

1.1.3 Ensure that all Council 

staff undertake Aboriginal 


cultural awareness training, 

including knowledge of 

Traditional Owners. 

Lead: Research. 

Supported by: Social 

Development, 

Economic 

Development, Family 

and Children’s 

Services, Aged 

Services and Public 

Health and Leisure 

and Youth Services. 

Lead: Human 

Resources. 


Development, Aged 

Service and Public 

Health. 

Ongoing 

Ongoing 

participation. 

Council informed about the 

social inclusion and service 

requirements of Aboriginal 


Council staff are equipped to 

develop and maintain 

programs and services that 

are culturally appropriate. 





Inform 


1.1.4 Facilitate the development of Lead: Social February Indigenous Advisory 

Hume Reconciliation Action Plan Development. 2013, Committee disbanded. 

Group (HRAG) to include Council 

ongoing HRAG developed to 

staff and community members. 

oversee implementation of 

the RAP and to guide and 

action activities that 

enhance knowledge and 

increase participation in 

services, programs and 

1.2 Inform community 

members and service 

providers about the 

role of Council and 

services provided. 

1.3 Inform the broader 

community about 

Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islander history 

and culture. 

1.2.1 Develop a Communication 

Strategy to guide Council staff on 

how to inform key stakeholders on 

Council’s policies and services. 

1.3.1 In partnership with HRAG 

organise community activities such 

as Reconciliation events and 

NAIDOC week. 

1.3.2 In partnership with HRAG 

explore opportunities to facilitate 

shared histories “from settlement to 

today” to be documented, displayed 

and celebrated to provide a better 

understanding of the achievements 

of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait 


Lead: Social 

Development. 

Supported by: Aged 


Health, Family and 

Children’s Services, 

Research and 

Marketing and 

Communications. 

Lead: Social 

Development. 


Service’s and Public 

Health, Family and 

Children’s Services, 

Learning 

Communities. 

Lead: Social 

Development. 

Supported by: 

Marketing and 

Communications 

and Learning 

Communities 

June 2013 

Ongoing 

Ongoing 

events. 

Communication Strategy 

developed and implemented 

across Council. 

A range of events and 

programs offered to 

enhance community 

knowledge about Aboriginal 


history and culture. 

Documentation of histories 

achieved and shared with 

the wider community to 

increase cross cultural 

understanding and to 

celebrate local Aboriginal 


culture. 





Access and Participation 

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be supported in their endeavours, it is important they are able to access the services and programs 

available. Part of this theme focuses on the ways to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in events, decision making and 

services. Council will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to identify access requirements and appropriate, culturally sensitive 

responses. Developing and advancing services and programs that systemically remove the barriers to participation by advancing opportunities for 

involvement in our City in the social, recreation, economic and built environment is a key commitment of a just society. 

Objective 2 

To strengthen access and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the social, recreation, economic and built environment of 

our City. 

Access 

and 

Participation 


2.1 Enhance social, 2.1.1 Continue and Lead: Aged Services Ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

recreation and leisure expand opportunities to and Public Health. 

Islander children with a 

participation for support parents and Supported by: Family 

disability supported and 

Aboriginal and Torres carers of Aboriginal and Children’s 

resourced. 

Strait Islanders children with a disability. Services and Social 

through continued 

Development, Leisure 

expansion of 

and Youth Services 

integrated and 

and Learning 

specific programs. 

Communities. 

2.1.2 Continue to offer 

access to health and 

recreation services and 

explore further 

opportunities to support 

indigenous elders. 

Lead: Aged Services 

and Public Health. 

Supported by: Leisure 

and Youth Services 

and Learning 

Communities. 

Ongoing 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islanders have access to 

appropriate recreation and 

health services. 

2.1.3 Continue and 

expand Borrais in Hume 

early parenting program. 

Lead: Family and 

Children’s Services. 



Health. 

Ongoing 


Islander parents of early year’s 

children are supported and 

resourced. 






2.1.4 One new program 

initiative offered by 

Leisure and Youth 

Services and Learning 

Communities targeting 



Communities. 

Lead: Leisure and 

Youth services and 

Learning 

Communities. 


Development. 

Initiated by 

2014 

Increased leisure, recreation 

and learning opportunities for 



2.1.4 As part of the 

Healthy Hume project 

develop an Aboriginal and 

Torres Strait Islander 

community garden for 

Indigenous and nonindigenous 

community 

members to connect and 

develop activities. 

Lead: Aged Service 

and Public Health. 

Supported by: 

Social Development. 

2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islanders have access to 

appropriate recreation and 

health promotion programs 

and services. 

2.2 Facilitate and 

support the continued 

development of 

education and 

employment 

pathways for 



community members. 

2.2.1 Establish key 

recruitment strategies to 

encourage participation 

for Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islanders. 

Lead: Economic 

Development. 


Development and 

Human Resources. 

2012, 

ongoing 

Traineeship and employment 

opportunities for Aboriginal 






Advocate 

A key role of Council, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, is to ensure other levels of government and relevant parties are aware 

of issues faced by the communities in Hume City. This theme identifies a range of experiences, needs and issues that Council will raise with other 

parties including the State and Federal Governments, in order to increase funding, services and improved outcomes. 

Objective 3 

To advocate for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on social justice issues affecting access to participation in social, economic and civic 

life. 

Advocate 


3.1 Ensure timely 3.1.1 Advocate across Lead: Social 

Ongoing Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

response to issues Council and to the Development. 

Islander community needs 

impacting on social broader community for Supported by: Aged 

considered in program and 

justice and access to appropriate recognition Services and Public 

service development. 

choices affecting the and responses to Health, Family and 

lives of Aboriginal and Aboriginal and Torres Children’s Services, 

Torres Strait Islanders. Strait Islander community Leisure and Youth 

needs. 

Services and Learning 

3.2 Engage our 

community and foster 

advocacy roles for 


Strait Islanders. 

3.1.2 Foster participation 

of Aboriginal and Torres 

Strait Islanders in civic life 

of the City. 

3.2.1 Support the 

development of the 

HRAG. 

3.2.2 Provide training and 

community education 

forums to support 


Strait Islanders to obtain 

skills that support selfadvocacy. 

Communities. 

Lead: Social 

Development. 

Lead: Social 

Development. 

Lead: Social 

Development. 

Ongoing 

Ongoing 

Ongoing 


Islanders participate in civic life 

through HRAG. 

HRAG developed with 50% of 

participants being Aboriginal 


Training and community 

forums offered. 




REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

SOURCE: 

CW336 

Draft Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan 

Naomi Paton, Coordinator Open Space and Recreation 

Planning 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC11/489 

POLICY: - 


Arts, Leisure and Recreation 

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan 

2. Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park - Work Schedule 


1.1 The Feasibility Study – Dog Parks in Hume City, adopted 25 June 2012, provides a 

framework to guide Council’s planning and development of dog parks within Hume 

City. The Study recommends the establishment of a dog park in each of the three 

principle planning areas of Craigieburn, Broadmeadows and Sunbury. 

1.2 The Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan (Attachment 1) and works schedule 

(Attachment 2) have been prepared as the basis for Council and community 

consideration. 



2.1 approves the draft Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan for community 

consultation. 

2.2 makes available the draft Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan for 

community feedback for the period 23 January and 8 March 2013. 

2.3 considers any public submissions prior to adopting the Craigieburn Gardens 

Dog Park concept plan. 


3.1 Under the Local Government Act 1989, objectives of General Local Law No. 1 (2004) 

provide for the peace, safety, order and fairness across the municipality, and applies to 

responsible animal management. 

3.2 The Domestic Animal Act 1994 requires Local Government to develop a Domestic 

Animal Management Plan (DAMP). The Plan integrates best practice in domestic 

animal management. Dog parks will support Council’s role in community education and 

responsible ownership; an action in the DAMP. Council’s Dogs in Public Places Policy 

(amended 2003) will require review to recommend the Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park 

be designated off-leash. 


4.1 $300,000 has been allocated in the 2013/2014 Capital Works Program for dog parks in 

Craigieburn ($150,000) and Sunbury ($150,000). 





4.2 The proposed cost for the construction of a district level dog park at Craigieburn 

Gardens is approximately $150,000. Works include education equipment, landscaping 

and furniture to the play, education/training and rock zones and fencing. 

4.3 The facility will have capacity to be further expanded to provide for additional activity 

areas and spaces as the facility matures and new uses are identified. Costs associated 

with these new elements would be considered in future budgets. 

4.4 Stage 1 works are listed in the works schedule in Attachment 2. 


5.1 Environmental Sustainability has been considered and the recommendations of this 

report give no rise to any matters. 


6.1 The Charter of Hume Rights and Responsibility has been considered and the 



7.1 Community consultation was undertaken on the draft Feasibility Study – Dog Parks in 

Hume. The community responded with overwhelming support for the proposed dog 

park at Craigieburn Gardens. 

7.2 The Craigieburn Gardens Master Plan (2012) was approved by Council 28 May 2012 

following consultation with the community and stakeholders. The Master Plan 

recommended the construction of a dog park in stage 1 (2012-2015) of Master Plan 

implementation. This was firmly supported by residents and stakeholders. 

7.3 Detailed community engagement will be undertaken on the Craigieburn Gardens Dog 

Park concept plan. This will include on-site workshops, mail-outs to dog owners and 

surrounding residents, on-site signage and meetings with dog obedience groups in 

Hume. 


8.1 The Feasibility Study – Dog Parks in Hume was approved at the 25 June 2012 Council 

meeting. 

8.2 Dog parks are fenced areas that can, depending on size of the facility and catchment, 

contain several activity areas including open ball play areas and natural rummaging 

environments such as rock scramble areas. They may also include educational or 

agility equipment for developing physical skills, confidence in dogs and socialisation 

opportunities. 

8.3 Dog parks provide a range of benefits including a social environment where people and 

their dogs can join with other people and other dogs, encouragement for people to 

exercise with their dogs more vigorously and for accessible and safe places older 

people and people with a disability to exercise their dogs. 

8.4 The Study recommended dog parks to be constructed at Craigieburn Gardens and 

Sunbury Park as the priority. 





8.4.1 A Master Plan is currently being developed for Sunbury Park. The Master Plan 

will incorporate the Sunbury Park Dog Park concept plan. Funds have also 

been allocated in 2013/14 indicative capital works program to deliver this 

facility. 

8.5 The Craigieburn Gardens Master Plan identified the facility be located at the west of 

the parkland between the Craigieburn Leisure Centre and BMX facility. 

8.6 The Feasibility Study ensures the same planning principles and criteria are applied to 

the planning for dogs as for other recreation and open space uses. Principles relate to: 

8.6.1 Diversity of provision based on a hierarchy across all opportunities e.g. off 

leash/on leash, local/regional provision etc. 

8.6.2 A checklist of infrastructure relating to different types and levels of provision 

e.g. Car parking, toilets. 

8.6.3 Provision for an ongoing dog park management, community education, 

promotion and maintenance. 

8.7 The Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park will be a district level facility and provide features 

and amenities that serve this catchment. 

8.8 A management plan will be developed to guide the day-to-day management and 

maintenance of the dog park so it remains fun for users, is valued by the community, 

encourages users to consider the rights of others and encourages other park users to 

respect the dog park. 

8.9 The Craigieburn Gardens dog park will be the first in Hume. Community education will 

be imperative to its success. An education campaign will involve promotional and 

educational material for wide distribution, targeting of dog park ‘champions’ and on site 

education programs. 

8.10 The concept plan allows for the future development and expansion of the activity areas 

and features as needs arise, subject to funding. 


9.1 A concept plan for the Craigieburn Gardens dog park has been prepared using the 

hierarchy of open space and the design elements recommended for a district level dog 

park. 

9.2 $150,000 has been allocated in 2013/14 of the indicative 4 year capital program for 

stage 1. If additional funds are required subject to detail design, works will be referred 

to the Capital Works Program for consideration. 




Attachment 1 - Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park concept plan 




Attachment 2 - Craigieburn Gardens Dog Park - Work Schedule 


REPORTS – APPEARANCE OF THE CITY AND ENVIRONMENT 


REPORT NO: 

AE67 

REPORT TITLE: Sign in the Civic Plaza and Commemoration of the 1956 

Olympic Road Race 

SOURCE: 

Dianna Yacoub, Urban Designer 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC10/594 

POLICY: - 


Appearance of the City 

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed position of the sign in the Civic Plaza 

2. Example of interpretive signage 


1.1 This report provides an update on the installation of an information display board in the 

Civic Plaza in Broadmeadows, following a Councillor’s general business motion in 

December 2011 to detail the history of Broadmeadows (DOU006). 

1.2 This also outlines the resolution of a further motion (NOM372) by a Councillor in 

August 2012 to commemorate the historic Olympic Road Race which took place in 

Broadmeadows in 1956. 

1.3 This report details a framework which addresses the aspiration of both requests with a 

scope and project plan which is consistent with the function of the Civic Plaza and its 

continual development as a key public space within the Broadmeadows Town Centre. 


That Council supports the recommended sign and its content to be installed in the 

proposed position (refer attachment 1) in the Civic Plaza. 


The project cost has been estimated at $5,000 for the design, manufacture and installation 

and would be accommodated within the existing budget. 


Environmental sustainability has been considered and the recommendations of this report 



The Charter of Human Rights has been considered and the recommendations of this report 



6.1 A broad cross-section of Council officers and members of the Indigenous Education 

Centre of Kangan Institute have been consulted on the content of the sign. The 

Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council have been 

contacted to provide feedback on the adopted process and the content of the sign 

relating to the Indigenous history of the area. 




REPORT NO: AE67 (cont.) 

6.2 Officers have consulted with members of the Broadmeadows Historical Society, and 

have received advice on the form and content of the sign. With regard to the request to 

recognise the 1956 Olympic Road Race, officers have liaised with the author of the 

request and Cycling Victoria on the proposed inclusion on the sign of information on 

the cycling event. 


At its meeting of 12 December 2011 (DOU006) Council resolved to request an outline and 

costing of an information display board detailing the history of Broadmeadows and include 

the following parameters: 

- Information/display boards which reflect the history/historical timeline of 

Broadmeadows to be installed in the Civic Plaza in Broadmeadows. 

- A resolution for a project plan and estimated budget be presented for review by 

Council. 

In August 2012 Council resolved (NOM372) to commemorate the historic occasion of the 

1956 Olympic Road Race, which travelled through Broadmeadows. 

7.1 SCOPE 

Information display boards are often located in public places and reflect on significant 

local events or illustrate transitions in place such as changing land use or development 

of major infrastructure. This report proposes a project scope and recommended 

solution to meet these resolutions. 

7.2 FORM AND POSITION 

A sign is proposed to be installed in front of the Global Learning Centre entry onto the 

Civic Plaza (refer attachment 1) and would be similar to the interpretive signage used 

elsewhere in Hume (refer attachment 2). 

7.3 CONTENT 

7.3.1 The sign would display text describing the evolution and historical development of 

the Broadmeadows Town Centre, highlighting events of significance including the 

1956 Olympic Road Race., The textual information on the sign has been devised 

by a heritage consultant based on Heritage Reviews previously conducted for the 

City. Information on the Olympic Road Race has been sourced from a copy of the 

Official Programme of the Olympic Games, obtained from the Public Record 

Office of Victoria. 

7.3.2 The text would be complemented by artistic imagery with Aboriginal references. 

The visual information is currently being developed by a local student of the 

Indigenous Education Centre, referencing the local geography, including flora and 

fauna significant to the Broadmeadows area. 

7.3.3 The following text would be included on the sign: 

The Wurundjeri were the original inhabitants of Broadmeadows, which are represented 

by the Gunung-Willam-Balluk (meaning “creek dwelling water”) people. 

In 1871 the Broadmeadows Shire Council was established, with much of the land used 

for agriculture. 





The Broadmeadows Railway Station opened in 1872, connecting the growing 

community to inner Melbourne and providing the opportunity for new industries to 

develop. The former civic offices were built west of the Station in 1928, marking the 

location of the Broadmeadows civic precinct which serviced the 4500 homes built by 

the Housing Commission Victoria from the early 1950’s. 

Coinciding with Broadmeadows becoming a City, in 1956 the Olympic Road Race 

travelled through Broadmeadows with a start/finish line at Pascoe Vale Road. The 178 

km race took place on 7 December and comprised of a circuit of eleven laps, won by 

internationally renowned cyclist Ercole Baldini of Italy. 

The opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall in 1964 offered a key meeting place for 

ceremonial services and community gatherings. Retail, leisure, educational and 

administrative services expanded in the 1970’s and 80’s as the population of 

Broadmeadows continued to grow. 

Council’s 5-star green-star rated municipal office, the Hume Global Learning Centre 

and the Civic Plaza were built between 2004-2007, strengthening civic presence and 

commitment to the regeneration of Broadmeadows. 

Tanderrum Way, named after the dance which was performed by the Wurundjeri 

people, is the key civic spine in the town centre, which continues to be a place for 

many cultures to live, learn, work and play. 

7.4 FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIC ENHANCEMENTS 

With the on-going development of the Broadmeadows Town Centre, further 

opportunities to represent the significant historic Olympic Road Race event and other 

civic enhancements and cultural celebrations would be explored to encourage 

community strengthening and pride in place. The opportunities to be explored include 

surface treatments and symbolic inlays, way finding signage, street furniture and public 

art in the following upcoming projects: 

7.4.1 Redevelopment of Tanderrum Way (between Pascoe Vale Road and 

Pearcedale Parade). 

7.4.2 Meadowlink- construction of the shared pedestrian and cyclist path from 

Merlynston Creek to Johnstone Street Reserve along Tanderrum Way corridor 

(currently existing between Pearcedale Parade and Johnston Street). 

7.5 GOVERNANCE 

Council officers would liaise with external suppliers in the design, manufacture, and 

installation of the sign. 

7.6 TIMEFRAME 

It is estimated that the design, manufacture and installation of the sign would take 

approximately 4-8 weeks. 


The evolution and recognition of significance events such as the 1956 international Olympic 

Road Race in Broadmeadows are a cause to celebrate and share with the broader 

community a great cultural expression and pride of place. The installation of a historic 

information display board would add a further element of interest to the Civic Plaza and 

contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Broadmeadows Town Centre. 




Attachment 1 - Proposed position of the sign in the Civic Plaza 




Attachment 2 - Example of interpretive signage 




REPORT NO: 

AE68 

REPORT TITLE: 

Valley Park Project - Land Exchange Agreement 

SOURCE: 

Greg McLaren, Manager Urban Places 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC11/188 

POLICY: - 



ATTACHMENTS: 1. Valley Park News November 2012 

2. Valley Park Master Plan 

3. Valley Park Existing land arrangements 

4. Valley Park Proposed land arrangements 


This report details the Valley Park Redevelopment Project in Westmeadows and seeks 

Council’s authority to finalise the land transfer process between Council and the Department 

of Human Services required to facilitate this significant redevelopment initiative. 


2.1 That Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to conclude negotiations 

with the Department of Human Services and to sign on behalf of Council such 

documentation required for the exchange of land described in this report. 

2.2 That prior to settlement of the land exchange, Council signs and seals the 

transfers of land between Hume City Council and the Department of Human 

Services to give effect to the land exchange described in this report. 


Under Section 191 of the Local Government Act 1989 (The Act) the transfer of land to a 

public body, Minister of Crown is exempt from legislative requirements. Consequently, 

Council can sell this land to the Department of Human Services (DHS) without the 

requirements of Section 189 to advise of its intention to sell or exchange land and Section 

223 to call for submissions as DHS is a public body. 


4.1 The legal and land registration expenses incurred by Council in undertaking the land 

transfer are met within the existing 2012-13 budget. 

4.2 The valuation of the land parcels to be exchanged between Council and DHS identified 

a difference of $815,000 excluding GST in Council’s favour. This amount will be 

provided to Council through: 

4.2.1 improvements to the value of $715,000 to parkland surrounding the 

redevelopment and; 

4.2.2 in lieu of a lease payment ($100,000 for a 30 year period) for the Maternal 

Child Health (MCH) component of the proposed community facility to be 

owned and operated by DHS. 






Environmental sustainability has been considered and the recommendations of this report 



The Charter of Human Rights has been considered and the recommendations of this report 



7.1 As part of this project, DHS have established a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) 

which has met at regular intervals throughout the course of the project with the 

Westmeadows community. The Minister for Housing, Wendy Lovell MLC has recently 

appointed Samli Ozturk as the new Chair of the Valley Park CLC. 

7.2 DHS have also regularly disseminated newsletters on the purpose and progress of the 

Valley Park project to local residents in the surrounding area of Westmeadows (refer 

Attachment 1). 

7.3 Subject to Council’s endorsement of the recommendations of this report, an update on 

the finalisation of the land exchange process will be provided to the community in 

February 2013 at the next scheduled meeting of the CLC. A further newsletter will also 

be disseminated by DHS to the local community to coincide with this meeting. 



8.1.1 The Department of Human Services (DHS) has embarked on a significant 

redevelopment project at Westmeadows, with the aim of improving the locality 

and providing much needed public and private housing. 

8.1.2 The Valley Park Redevelopment Project (the Project) was announced by the 

former Victorian Government in July 2008 and is a public private partnership 

between the DHS’s Office of Housing and Australand as the developer. 

8.1.3 The Project aims to create an integrated residential development of mixed 

tenures including aged care. More specifically the redevelopment will provide 

for 144 public/social housing units (including approximately 50 independent 

Living Units), 227 private homes (most 3 & 4 bedrooms) and a 60 bed Aged 

Care facility. 

8.1.4 It is also proposed to deliver enhanced community infrastructure outcomes for 

both new and existing residents of Westmeadows including a new 

neighbourhood park, pathway network, and community facility in an integrated 

landscaped setting (Refer Attachment 2). 

8.2 Project Site 

8.2.1 Located north-west of the Broadmeadows Activities Area, the Project site is 

generally bounded by existing residential land and the Broadmeadows Valley 

Park/Yuroke Creek. The proposed Aitken Boulevard alignment borders the 

site to the west and an electricity transmission line runs north-south along the 

western part of the site. 





8.2.2 The Project site includes properties owned by DHS and Council as follows: 

8.3 Assessment 

(a) Ripplebrook Drive (the former Mews Housing Estate owned by DHS) 

(b) 119-129 Erinbank Crescent (the former Westmeadows Heights Primary 

School owned by DHS) 

(c) 1-31 Erinbank Crescent (the former Hume Central Secondary College – 

Erinbank Campus owned by DHS) 

(d) Part of 95-141 Ripplebrook Drive (An area of public open space within 

the Broadmeadows Valley Park owned by DHS) 

(e) 40 Village Close and 14 Alvie Court (areas of public space known as the 

Westmeadows Heights Reserve owned by Hume City Council) 

8.3.1 Given that the Project includes land in multiple ownership and requires the 

exchange of land between Council and DHS, the realisation of the Valley Park 

redevelopment has been dependent on thorough assessment and the staged 

endorsement of Council. This process has entailed the implementation of a 

sequence of interrelated processes which have required considerable 

coordination between Local and State Government departments. 

8.3.2 In order to facilitate the Project, a number of land transfers between Council 

and DHS are proposed. In summary these land transfers are: 

(a) Council is to exchange the existing open space Reserve at Village Close 

and a smaller drainage reserve at the rear of Village Close. In return 

Council will receive a new neighbourhood park to the south of the site, 

and new linear parkland in the existing area of the power line easement. 

(b) Council will also transfer the existing Westmeadows Maternal and Child 

Health Centre site to DHS. DHS will provide and maintain a new 

multipurpose community facility with a dedicated Maternal and Child 

Health care component to be leased by Council. 

(c) DHS will transfer the ownership of the Broadmeadows Valley Park to 

Council (42 hectares less 2.8783ha of land to be retained for the site of 

the aged care facility). 

8.3.3 The existing land arrangements and proposed land arrangements following 

the land exchange are outlined respectively in Attachments 3 & 4. 

8.3.4 In assessing the Project and the proposal to exchange land between Council 

and DHS, the following benefits for Hume City and the local community were 

considered: 

(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

improvement in local facilities, amenity, safety and security of 

Westmeadows and redevelopment of the area to a good standard 

of design and consistent with Council’s broader objectives for 

community development. 

provision of quality, diverse and affordable quality public and 

private housing and aged care Broadmeadows. 

provision of a new high quality neighbourhood park replacing the 

existing Reserve at Village Close for the use and enjoyment of 

new and existing residents. 

(iv) provision of a new multipurpose community facility in 

Westmeadows incorporating a dedicated space in this facility for 

Maternal Child Health (MCH) and offering a wider range of 

services to the community than the existing MCH building. 





(v) opportunity to ratify the ownership of Broadmeadows Valley Park, 

(where Council currently maintains DHS land). 

(vi) deliver improvements to the Broadmeadows Valley Park and 

surrounding open space to enhance its useability for new and 

existing residents and improve the general amenity of the 

Westmeadows area. 

(vii) allows the redevelopment of the site to occur in an integrated, 

timely and coordinated way. 

8.3.5 On 27 September 2010 (Report No. CW237) Council endorsed the proposed 

land exchange with DHS required to facilitate the Valley Park redevelopment 

project subject to the final legal agreement and authorised the initiation of the 

process to seek removal of Reserve status from the Council land to be 

exchanged. 

9. IMPLEMENTATION: 

9.1 Planning 

9.1.1 To fully realise the Project and enable the land exchange to be implemented 

required a number of planning processes that entailed: 

(a) removal of the reserve status from the land used as open space off 

Village Close. 

(b) rezoning of the former Westmeadows Primary and Erinbank Secondary 

College School sites, the former open space Reserve off Village Close 

and, 2.8783ha of the Broadmeadows Valley Park (BVP). This 

comprised of : 

(i) the Public Use zone (school sites) to part Residential 1 and part 

Public Park and Recreation zones. 

(ii) Public Park and Recreation zone (Village Close Reserve) to part 

Residential 1 and part Public Park and Recreation zones. 

(iii) Public Park and Recreation zone (2.8783 ha of BVP) to 

Residential 1 zone. 

9.1.2 A Planning Permit only was required for the former Mews Housing estate to 

create a new revitalised housing area as it was already in the Residential 1 

zone and in the ownership of DHS. 

9.1.3 The removal of reserve status as well as the planning scheme amendment to 

rezone the aforementioned land was undertaken during mid-2011 and 2012 

and formally gazetted in August 2012. 

10. LEGAL AGREEMENTS: 

10.1 As the Project involves the transfer of Council and State Government land and the 

provision of certain deliverables at different stages of the development, the following 

legal documents are required: 

10.1.1 Land Exchange Agreement (LEA) 

10.1.2 Section 173 Agreement 

10.1.3 Agreement to Lease 

10.1.4 Lease 





10.2 The key deliverables to Council relating to the transfer that are reflected in the these 

documents are: 

10.2.1 That a neighbourhood park is provided to an agreed standard at the early 

stage of the development (within 24 months of the removal of the existing 

neighbourhood parkland). 

10.2.2 That the community facility proposed as part of the Project incorporates a 

dedicated space for MCH to agreed standard. 

10.2.3 When the existing MCH facility is transferred/ demolished that the community 

users will have access to MCH in an alternate facility in the Westmeadows 

area until the new community facility is built. 

10.2.4 That Council is party to the design and management of the Community facility. 

10.2.5 That the use of part of the community facility for MCH purposes is secured by 

a long term lease (30 year period) at a nominal fee with the option for a further 

lease term. 

10.2.6 That the Broadmeadows Valley Park (excluding the Aged Care site) is 

transferred to Council at the date of settlement of the LEA. 

10.2.7 That the difference in valuations of $815,000 is attributed to improvements to 

parkland and the long term lease of the MCH component of the proposed 

community facility. The improvements are to be made to existing parkland 

north and south of the Valley Park Redevelopment and, to land that interfaces 

between the Aged Care facility and the Broadmeadows Valley Park. 

10.3 Subject to Council’s endorsement of the recommendations set out in this report, it is 

proposed that the signing of the LEA and related documents by the parties will be 

undertaken before the end of 2012. 


The Valley Park project is a significant redevelopment project that will provide a diversity of 

new housing including private and public housing and aged care accommodation to the 

Westmeadows area. The project will also provide an improved level of open space and other 

community infrastructure that will benefit both existing and future residents. 




Attachment 1 - Valley Park News November 2012 




Attachment 1 - Valley Park News November 2012 




Attachment 2 - Valley Park Master Plan 




Attachment 3 - Valley Park Existing land arrangements 




Attachment 4 - Valley Park Proposed land arrangements 




REPORT NO: 

REPORT TITLE: 

AE69 

Hume Planning Scheme Amendment and Joint Planning 

Permit C137 - 36-44 Emu Parade, Jacana - for adoption 

SOURCE: 

Lucy Anderson, Strategic Planner 

DIVISION: 


FILE NO: 

HCC10/180 

POLICY: - 



ATTACHMENTS: 1. Attachment 1: Site Plan 

2. Attachment 2: Plans 

3. Attachment 3: Draft Permit 


Hume City Council has been requested by Glossop Town Planning, on behalf of Ernie Rocks 

Roxy Pty Ltd, to undertake a joint planning scheme amendment and planning permit in 

accordance with Section 96A of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. It is proposed to 

rezone the land at 36-44 Emu Parade, Jacana from Business 1 zone to Residential 1 zone, 

and to grant a planning permit to construct 7 residential dwellings on the site. The 

amendment will also introduce an Environmental Audit Overlay to the site. To ensure any 

conditions of an Environmental Audit are carried out, a Section 173 Agreement will be 

entered into between Council and the landowner. The amendment and draft permit were 

exhibited for a period of one month and no objections received. It is recommended that 

Council adopt the amendment and it be sent to the Minister for Planning for approval. 



2.1 adopts Hume Planning Scheme Amendment C137 in accordance with Section 

29(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987; 

2.2 submits Hume Planning Scheme Amendment C137 to the Minister for Planning 

for approval in accordance with Section 31(1) of the Planning and Environment 

Act 1987; 

2.3 recommends that the Minister for Planning grants and directs the Responsible 

Authority to issue Planning Permit P15293 as amended from the exhibited draft 

permit, in accordance with sections 96G, H, I and J of the Planning and 

Environment Act 1987; 

2.4 Signs and seals the Section 173 Agreement which ensures any conditions of an 

Environmental Audit are carried out. 


Planning and Environmental Act 1987. 


4.1 Planning Scheme Amendment C137 was placed on public exhibition in accordance 

with the requirements of Section 96C of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. This 

included public exhibition from 24 May 2011 to 27 June 2011 by: 





(i) 

(ii) 

(iii) 

(iv) 

(v) 

(vi) 

Notice to affected and surrounding landowners 

Public notice in the Hume Leader newspaper 

Notice in the Government Gazette 

Notice to the relevant referral authorities 

Notice to all Ministers prescribed under the Act 

A sign placed on the property. 

4.2 Two submissions were received regarding the amendment. The submissions were 

received from the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Environment 

Protection Authority and both stated they have no objection to the amendment. No 

change to the amendment is required as a result of these submissions. 


5.1 Subject Land 

5.1.1 The subject site is located at the corner of Bliburg Street and Emu Parade, 

Jacana. The site previously contained a service station, but this was removed 

over ten years ago and has since been vacant. 

5.1.2 The land is zoned Business 1 and is located adjacent to a small strip of shops 

and take away premises (8 premises in total). The surrounding area consists 

of predominately single dwelling residential lots, as well as a nearby primary 

school (Locality Map – Attachment 1). 

5.2 Proposal and Assessment 

5.2.1 Glossop Town Planning, on behalf of Ernie Rocks Roxy Pty Ltd has submitted 

a request for a planning scheme amendment to rezone 36-44 Emu Parade, 

Jacana from Business 1 to Residential 1 zone, and a planning permit to 

construct 7 dwellings on the site. The amendment also introduces an 

Environmental Audit Overlay to the site. 

5.2.2 It is considered appropriate to rezone the land to Residential 1 Zone for a 

number of reasons: 

(a) The small strip of shops that adjoin the subject site is not at full capacity, 

with a number of the shops currently vacant. This indicates that there is 

not a high demand for retail or commercial uses in the area and that the 

existing shops are meeting the local community’s needs. The site is also 

less than 1km from the Broadmeadows Shopping Centre, and this would 

serve as the primary source of retail services for the Jacana community. 

(b) The strip of shops is not a designated Neighbourhood Activity Centre in 

Council’s endorsed Retail Strategy and there is no strong strategic intent 

to retain the land for a retail precinct. Therefore it is considered that the 

retention of the Business 1 Zone for the subject site is not appropriate. 

(c) The site is approximately 800m to the Jacana train station and is located 

in a well established residential area consisting of predominantly single 

dwelling houses with some units. This higher density development will 

assist in contributing to a mix of housing types in the Jacana area. The 

increased density of residential dwellings will also assist in increasing 

the viability of the existing strip of shops by increasing the local customer 

base. 

5.2.3 The previous use on the site was a Service Station. An Environmental Audit 

was carried out in 2004, with a Statement of Environmental Audit being given 

at that time. Given the age of the Statement, and the fact that none of the 

required monitoring has been undertaken in that time, it is considered 

necessary that the Audit be updated to reflect current conditions. 





To ensure that the Audit is updated, an Environmental Audit Overlay is to be 

placed on the site as part of this Amendment. This will also ensure that future 

landowners are aware of the history of the site and the remediation works that 

will have been undertaken. 

5.2.4 A Section 173 Agreement will also be entered into between the owner and 

Council to ensure that all conditions of an updated Audit are completed prior to 

any works commencing on the site, and any ongoing maintenance or 

monitoring conditions are carried out. Since exhibition, an additional condition 

has been inserted into the draft permit to require this outcome, in accordance 

with Potentially Contaminated Land Practice Note 2005. 

5.2.5 The proposed residential planning permit plans were assessed against Clause 

55 of the Hume Planning Scheme prior to exhibition and this assessment was 

discussed in detail in the Council report PC37 which went to Council on 28 

February 2011. The plans satisfy the relevant provisions and intent of this 

clause. 

5.3 The Joint Planning Scheme Amendment and Planning Permit Process under Section 

96A of the Planning and Environment Act 1987: 

5.3.1 The applicant has requested Council consider this proposal under section 96A 

of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Section 96A of the Act permits the 

processing of an amendment and planning permit application concurrently. 

5.3.2 The process of running the amendment and permit concurrently reduces the 

lead time between development and rezoning. In addition, the community, 

through this process, has the opportunity to comment on the rezoning, the 

proposed development and the draft permit and conditions at the same time. 

The community’s opportunity to comment on the proposal is not diminished by 

this process. 

5.3.3 At a Council meeting held on the 28 February 2011, Council resolved to seek 

Authorisation to prepare and exhibit the amendment. Authorisation was 

received from the Minster for Planning on 19 April 2011. 

5.3.4 As discussed in the Council report considered at the 28 February 2011 

meeting, amended plans were required to show a minor change to the tandem 

car space for Unit 7. Also, during the Council meeting on 28 February 2011, it 

was requested that front fences be incorporated into the development. 

Amended plans were received on 4 May 2011 which showed the two 

requested amendments (full set of plans Attachment 2). The plans that were 

exhibited are the plans that are proposed to be approved. 

5.3.5 In accordance with Section 96C of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, 

the Amendment and draft permit (Attachment 3) was exhibited for the period 

of one month from 24 May 2011 to 27 June 2011. During this time two 

submissions were received, with both having no objection to the proposal. As 

such, it is recommended that Council adopts the amendment and forwards it 

to the Minister for Planning for approval. 


The proposed rezoning and development of 7 dwellings on the site is considered to be an 

appropriate use of the vacant site and will contribute to a mix of housing stock in the area. 

Planning Scheme Amendment C137 has been exhibited, and notice of draft planning permit 

P15293 has been given in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and 

Environment Act 1987. It is recommended that Council adopts Amendment C137, submits it 

to the Minister for Planning for approval and recommends to the Minister for Planning to 

grant and direct the Responsible Authority to issue Planning Permit P15293 as amended. It 

is also recommended that Council signs and seasl the Section 173 Agreement relating to 

carrying out requirements of any Environmental Audit on the site. 




Attachment 1 - Attachment 1: Site Plan 

Attachment 1: 




Attachment 2 - Attachment 2: Plans 












































Attachment 3 - Attachment 3: Draft Permit 

PLANNING 

PERMIT 

GRANTED UNDER DIVISION 5 OF PART 4 OF 

THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 

1987 

Permit No.: P15293 

Planning Scheme: Hume Planning Scheme 

Responsible Authority: Hume City Council 

ADDRESS OF THE LAND: 

THE PERMIT ALLOWS: 

36-44 Emu Parade, Jacana 

The development of the land for 7 dwellings 

THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PERMIT: 

1. Prior to the commencement of the use or buildings and works associated with the use the 

applicant must provide: 

a. A Certificate of Environmental Audit in accordance with Section 53Y of the 

Environment Protection Act 1970; or 

b. A Statement of Environmental Audit under Section 53Z of the Environment 

Protection Act 1970. A Statement must state that the site is suitable for the use and 

development allowed by this permit. 

2. All the conditions of the Statement of Environmental Audit must be complied with to the 

satisfaction of the responsible authority, prior to commencement of use of the site. Written 

confirmation of compliance must be provided by a suitably qualified environmental 

professional or other suitable person acceptable to the responsible authority. In addition, sign 

off must be in accordance with any requirements in the Statement conditions regarding 

verification of works. 

3. Before the use and/or development starts, Civil drawings are to be submitted and approved by 

Council’s Traffic and Civil Design Dept showing the proposed modification to the parking 

bays and kerb outstands on Emu Parade. 

4. The layout of the site and/or the size of the proposed or existing buildings and works and/or 

the internal layout and use of the buildings as shown on the endorsed plans/s shall not be 

altered or modified except with the written consent of the Responsible Authority. 

5. Once the development permitted by this permit has commenced, it must be continued and 

completed to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 

6. The development permitted by this permit must not be commenced until a satisfactory 

landscape plan for the whole of the subject land is submitted to and approved by the 

Responsible Authority. Such plan must show the area(s) set aside for landscaping and in 

accordance with Council’s guidelines and include a schedule of all proposed trees, shrubs and 





groundcover (including size of maturity and botanical names), and when approved an 

endorsed copy must form part of this permit. 

7. The landscape area(s) shown on the endorsed plan(s) must be planted and maintained to the 

satisfaction of the Responsible Authority and once landscaped must not be used for any other 

purpose. Maintenance must include the removal of weeds and the replacement of any dead 

plants in accordance with the endorsed landscape planting schedule. 

8. Prior to the occupation of the dwellings approved landscaping works as shown on the 

endorsed plan(s) must be completed to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. 

9. The development as shown on the endorsed plans or described in the endorsed documents 

must not be altered or modified except with the written consent of the Responsible Authority. 

10. Areas set aside for the parking and movement of vehicles as shown on the endorsed plan(s) 

must be made available for such use and must not be used for any other purpose. 

11. Finished floor levels must not be altered without the consent of the Responsible Authority. 

12. Vehicle access to and from the subject land from any roadway or service lane must be by way 

of a vehicle crossing constructed in accordance with Council's Vehicle Crossing 

Specifications to suit the proposed driveway(s) and the vehicles that will use the crossing(s). 

The location, design and construction of the vehicle crossing(s) must be approved by the 

Responsible Authority after first obtaining a road opening permit from Council. 

13. The whole of the subject land, including any landscaped and paved areas, must be graded and 

drained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority so as to prevent the discharge of 

stormwater causing damage/nuisance from the subject land across any road or footpath or onto 

adjoining land. All stormwater storage tanks must have the overflow pipe connected to the 

legal point of discharge. 

14. Stormwater from all paved area must to be drained to the underground stormwater system. 

15. No polluted and / or sediment laden runoff is to be discharged directly or indirectly into 

Council's drains or watercourses during and after development. 

16. Any cut or fill must not interfere with the natural overland stormwater flow. 

17. This permit will expire if one of the following circumstances applies: 

The development is not commenced within two years of the date of this permit. 

The development is not completed within two years of the date of commencement. 

Notes: 

The Responsible Authority may extend these times if a request is made in writing before the 

permit expires or within three months afterwards. 

a. An application for a ‘Consent to Dig in the Road Reserve’ permit for a vehicle 

crossing is to be submitted to Council for approval (including any modifications to 

existing vehicle crossings). A copy of the Council endorsed plan showing all vehicle 

crossing details is to be attached to the application. Any service relocations are to the 

approval of the Service Authority and at the owners cost. 





b. Any modifications to existing vehicle crossings require an application for a ‘Consent 

to Dig in the Road Reserve’ permit for a vehicle crossing is to be submitted to Council 

for approval. A copy of the Council endorsed plan showing all vehicle crossing 

details is to be attached to the application. Any service relocations are to the approval 

of the Service Authority and at the owners cost. 

c. A stormwater discharge permit is required from Council. 

d. Prior to any works carried out within Road Reserve (nature strip): - 

Application/permit “Non Utility Minor Works within Municipal Road Reserve is 

required to be obtained from Council Office. 

e. All Stormwater storage tanks must have the overflow pipes connected to the legal 

point of discharge. 

f. The internal stormwater drainage design must be approved by a Relevant Building 

Surveyor under the Building Regulation 2006, Reg. 610. 





IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PERMIT 

WHAT HAS BEEN DECIDED? 

The Responsible Authority has issued a permit. The permit was granted by the Minister administering the Planning and Environment Act 1987 under section 

96I of that Act. 

WHEN DOES THE PERMIT BEGIN? 

The permit operates from a day specified in the permit being a day on or after the day on which the amendment to which the permit applies comes into operation. 

WHEN DOES A PERMIT EXPIRE? 

1. A permit for the development of land expires if - 

* the development or any stage of it does not start within the time specified in the permit; or 

* the development requires the certification of a plan of subdivision or consolidation under the Subdivision Act 1988 and the plan is not 

certified within two years of the issue of a permit, unless the permit contains a different provision; or 

* the development or any stage is not completed within the time specified in the permit, or, if no time is specified, within two years after 

the issue of the permit or in the case of a subdivision or consolidation within 5 years of the certification of the plan of subdivision or 

consolidation under the Subdivision Act 1988. 

2. A permit for the use of land expires if - 

* the use does not start within the time specified in the permit, or if no time is specified, within two years after the issue of the permit; or 

* the use is discontinued for a period of two years. 

3. A permit for the development and use of land expires if - 

* the development or any stage of it does not start within the time specified in the permit; or 

* the development or any stage of it is not completed within the time specified in the permit, or, if no time is specified, within two years 

after the issue of the permit; or 

the use does not start within the time specified in the permit, or, if no time is specified, within two years after the completion of the 

development: or 

the use is discontinued for a period of two years. 

4. If a permit for the use of land or the development and use of land or relating to any of the circumstances mentioned in section 6A(2) of the Planning 

and Environment Act 1987, or to any combination of use, development or any of those circumstances requires the certification of a plan under the 

Subdivision Act 1988, unless the permit contains a different provision- 

* the use or development of any stage is to be taken to have started when the plan is certified; and 

* the permit expires if the plan is not certified within two years of the issue of the permit. 

5. The expiry of a permit does not affect the validity of anything done under that permit before the expiry. 

WHAT ABOUT APPEALS? 

* Any person affected may apply for a review of - 

a decision of the responsible authority refusing to extend the time within which any development or use is to be started or any development 

completed; or. 

a decision of the responsible authority refusing tot extend the time within which a plan under the Subdivision Act 1988 is to be certified, in the 

case of a permit relating to any of the circumstances mentioned in section 6A(2) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987; or. 

the failure of the responsible authority to extend the time within one month after the request for extension is made. 

* An application for review is lodged with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. 

* An application for review must be made on an Application for Review form which can be obtained from the Victorian Civil and Administrative 

Tribunal, and be accompanied by the applicable fee. 

* An application for review must state the grounds upon which it is based. 

* An application for review must also be served on the Responsible Authority. 

* Details about applications for review and the fees payable can be obtained from Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. 

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