Annual Report 2005/2006 - Port Augusta - SA.Gov.au

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GOAL AREA 1: Community Development Sub Goal 1.2: Recognise & value the diverse needs and culture of our community. Activities and Highlights for 2005/2006: VOLUNTEER RESOURCE CENTRE The Volunteer Resource Centre encourages community citizens to provide voluntary support to Community Groups and Organisations within Port Augusta and the Region. Activities during 2005/2006 included: Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Lifeline Central, Uniting Care Wesley, Port Augusta Hospital Wildflower Volunteers, Port Augusta Garden Club, RSL Women’s Auxiliary, Lions Club, Fountain Gallery Volunteers, Port Augusta Learning Community, Men’s Shed, Port Augusta Scout Group, State Emergency Service, Knights of the Southern Cross, Outback Riders Social Club, Curdnatta Art Gallery & Make a Wish. 1. Training Program During 2005/2006, free training for volunteers was presented by Specialist Lecturer Cecilia Woolford. A series of 7 weekly training sessions were delivered in Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie. Topics delivered included: Making the most of your Contribution, Interpersonal Skills, Funding, Managing Volunteers, Conflict Management, Planning and Leadership. This project is supported by a grant from the South Australian Government and is a Volunteering SA Inc and State Government joint program which is proudly supported by the Port Augusta & Region (Upper Spencer Gulf) Volunteer Resource Centre. 2. National Volunteers Week Celebrations National Volunteers Week (15-21 May 2006) was celebrated in Port Augusta on Thursday 18 May 2006 at the Port Augusta Yacht Club. Volunteers were invited to a light luncheon, which included information stalls and entertainment by the John Sharp band. City Manager, Mr John Stephens, presented nominated volunteers and organisations with framed awards of recognition. Organisations represented at the celebration included: Royal Society for the Blind (Talking Trans), City Manager, John Stephens presenting Port Augusta Coast Guard representative, Ms Janet McDonald with a Certificate of Appreciation ABORIGINAL CONSULTATIVE GROUP The Aboriginal Advisory Committee ceased to operate during 2005/2006, and to ensure the aboriginal community are represented within the Port Augusta Council area, registration of interest were called in May 2006, for anyone interested in being apart of a proposed Aboriginal Consultative Group. The Aboriginal consultative body will fully represent all Aboriginal family groups within Port Augusta, and will provide feedback and advice to Council on issues that may have an impact on the Aboriginal community. - 19 -
YOUTH ACTIVITIES 2005/2006 has been an exciting time for the Youth Activity Service. With the Coordinators Office returning to The Club, 52 Commercial Road and the repairs that have been completed to the hall including new carpet, new life and energy to both the venue and its users has been achieved. A new name for the program was also implemented in 2005/2006, so after 10 years as operating as Youth Activity Service, we welcome the new name of Youthlinx Activity Services. There are also changes to the operating guidelines for the service, with the focus not only on the young person but with families as well. The service is also involved with Action For Youth meetings and the Strategic Youth Partnerships Group. The Music Program participants have been involved in performances throughout the year and also have completed a small tour of the region and have worked with musicians from Carclew Youth Arts. Youth Advisory Committee has been involved with many activities such as the Relay For Life, YACFEST, Summer Music Tour and the Christmas Pageant. They have also run activities for Outside School Hours Care and for Stirling North Primary School. Drug Action Week - working with other agencies to provide information and awareness on the hazards and realities of drug and alcohol use. School Holiday Activities have included Sandboarding, Bushwalking, Art, Sport Pool Nights, Kayaking and Movie Nights. Many of these activities have been held in conjunction with other agencies and have been formulated into a community calendar of youth activities. Australian Rally Car Driver Mark Butcher held a Driver Education Course for young people followed by Hot Laps at Port Augusta Dirt Circuit Course in a Group A Subaru Rally car. Blah Blah Blah Youth Forum was held with young people from the region coming to Port Augusta to talk about their vision and thoughts of the issues that are affecting them now. Directing the Hero Within - young people were involved in documentary film making. Producing short films about their environment and life. The program has now become a stand alone program in Port Augusta. Crocfest - 3500 young people came together under the motto of Respect yourself, Respect your Culture. The festival was made up of 3 days of personal development and fun activities. The Gamers Republic is a group of young people who have formed a club for both Traditional and Electronic Games. They hold games evenings every second Monday. National Youth Week - Celebrating Youth Culture each year on a National Level. This is a multi agency approach and Port Augusta becomes part of the National calendar of activities. RECREATION & SPORT Regional Disability Games In April 2006 the Disability Sports Network held the Inaugural Regional Disability Games at Carlton Primary School. The network which is made up of representatives from Port Augusta City Council, Interwork, Community Bridging Services, Australian Sports Commission & Office for Recreation & Sport, realised that there was a lack of structured sporting activities in this region. The aim of Regional Games is to provide avenues for athletes of all abilities to be involved in Sports & Recreational activities outside their normal daily routine and to create - 20 -
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PERFORMANCE IN RELATION TO THE PROG
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VECTOR CONTROL 1. Mosquitoes 5 comp
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Quality of Life Performance Index S
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Human Resource Manual 4.1.01 Statut
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5.1 RATE REBATES The Local Governme
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Senior Citizens Club of Port August
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Council also won the Local Governme
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