Multicultural Action Plan (PDF - 2.5MB) - City of Greater Geelong
Multicultural Action Plan (PDF - 2.5MB) - City of Greater Geelong
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Responsive Services (…continued)<br />
action 3<br />
objective: To ensure an orgnisation-wide approach to inclusive service planning, design and delivery<br />
in response to CALD community needs.<br />
ACTION BY WITH FuNDED BY MEASuRES WHEN<br />
11Develop a tool kit for CoGG staff on ways to better CDU Municipal Association<br />
Explore funding<br />
Relevant toolkit designed and<br />
2011–2013<br />
engage and work with CALD community including ODU <strong>of</strong> Victoria<br />
opportunities with<br />
distributed to CoGG<br />
how to make service provision user friendly. CSU<br />
Diversitat<br />
VMC / DIAC<br />
G21<br />
Ongoing<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> existing structure and resources Successful initiative with partner agencies<br />
for such programs<br />
Volunteering <strong>Geelong</strong><br />
<strong>Geelong</strong> Interfaith Network<br />
CDU<br />
FSU<br />
ODU<br />
Diversitat<br />
Neighbourhood Houses<br />
12Look at ways to establish CALD groups and CoGG<br />
staff (corporate volunteering) to support new<br />
arrivals with basic settlement support needs<br />
including safe use <strong>of</strong> utilities and tips on making<br />
the household safe, particularly for children, for<br />
example, a Council Volunteer Program or “Buddy<br />
Program”<br />
2011–2012<br />
<strong>Geelong</strong> Regional Library Corporation Extended opening hours implemented<br />
International swap magazine<br />
initiative established<br />
Increased number <strong>of</strong> large print materials<br />
and in communities’ first language made<br />
available<br />
ACD<br />
CDU<br />
13Consult with <strong>Geelong</strong> Regional Library regarding<br />
opening hours, access and increased access to<br />
resources for CALD communities, for example:<br />
• international magazine swap program<br />
• large print books for older people and<br />
those with vision impairment<br />
• resources in CALD communities’ first<br />
language (eg) Swahili, Kareni and Karen<br />
2011–2012<br />
Appointment <strong>of</strong> a Community<br />
Development Officer with diversity<br />
responsibilities<br />
CDU To be considered as part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2011–12 budget process<br />
14Look at seeking funds to appoint a Council<br />
Community Development Officer with Cultural<br />
Diversity responsibilities to support, engage,<br />
advocate for and coordinate activities related<br />
to CALD communities<br />
MCO Mayor and Councillors Office<br />
ODu Organisation Development Unit<br />
RMS Risk Management Services<br />
SRu Sports and Recreation Unit<br />
YDu Youth Development Unit<br />
YSu Youth Services Unit<br />
GIN <strong>Geelong</strong> Interfaith Network<br />
G21 G21 <strong>Geelong</strong> Regional Alliance<br />
IT Information Technology<br />
LES Leisure Services<br />
MACS <strong>Multicultural</strong> Aged Care Services<br />
MAV Municipal Association <strong>of</strong> Victoria<br />
CSu Community Service Unit<br />
CMu Communication and Marketing Unit<br />
COGG <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Geelong</strong> – Relevant Departments<br />
DIAC Department <strong>of</strong> Immigration and Citizenship<br />
EDu Economic Development Unit<br />
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS<br />
ACD Arts and Culture Department<br />
ADu Aged and Disability Unit<br />
CALD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse<br />
FSu Family Services Unit<br />
CDu Community Development Unit<br />
CFu Community Facilities Unit
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