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Supporting and Connecting our CommunityStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesDevelop a program to increasethe level of volunteering, includingsupport, training and integratedinformationDevelop a program to increasethe level of volunteering, includingsupport, training and integratedinformationDevelop an improved amateurtheatre performance venue inPittwaterDevelop an integrated modelof childcare for 0 -5 year oldscombining home based andcentre based careDevelop the capacity ofcommunity organisationsthrough increased educationand information (e.g. funding/representation/increased profile/branding)Establish a recognition programfor outstanding members of thecommunityDevelop a program to increase thelevel of volunteeringAudit Council's volunteer programsReview opportunities for a strategicpartnership with local High SchoolsDevelop an integrated model ofchildcare for 0-5 year oldsContinue to facilitate the communityenvironmental grant writing programDevelop a program to recogniseoutstanding members of thecommunityActionUpdateCompletedProgressingProgressingCompletedOngoingProgramCompletedAction CommentsNew integrated Volunteer Awards Program and presentation evening conducted aspart of National Volunteer Week in May.Audit completed. Analysis of audit delayed due to staffing changes to be completedin September quarter.A number of strategic partnerships have been formed and continue to operate -most recently via Youth Week activities and the Pittwater Youth Forum.Submission completed for funding from the Federal Government under their EarlyLearning and Care Centres program.- This year Council and local environmental volunteer groups obtained nearly$300,000 worth of state government funding. Pittwater was the most successfullocal area in gaining funding for northern beaches’ environmental projects throughCoastcare. $90,000 was for the feral rabbit removal program and conservationof endangered vegetation in the Crown of Newport reserve. Bushcare groups inMona Vale and Warriewood Beach and The Friends of Bungan Beach were awarded$43,272, $45,090 and $44,495 in funding respectively. Pittwater’s EnvironmentalHeritage Trust received $36,300 to regenerate coastal heath and woodland bush atAvalon Golf Course and $16,000 to restore foreshore at McCarrs Creek Reserve inChurch Point.- Friends of Bungan have recently been nominated for the 2009 NSW LandcareAwards in the Coastcare Award category for their work in managing and conservingthe dune system at Bungan Beach.Program developed and Ms Karin Adcock recognised in The Pittwater Report editionMay to July 2009ResponsibleBusiness UnitCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentNatural Environment& EducationAdmin & Governance68
Supporting and Connecting our CommunityStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesBuildingCommunitiesFacilitate and support localcommunity organisationsImplement the Social Plan,Northern Sydney Aboriginal Plan(NSASP) and Cultural PlanImplement the Social Plan,Northern Sydney Aboriginal Plan(NSASP) and Cultural PlanParticipate in the developmentplanning for the future of MonaVale hospital and regionalhospital at Frenchs ForestProvide a range of communityevents that celebrate diversity& where we liveProvide a range of communityevents that celebrate diversity& where we liveProvide an events calendarand targeted promotionalcampaigns to increasecommunity participationFacilitate and support local communityorganisationsDevelop 'Community Drug ActionTeam' Action PlanImplement actions within the SocialPlan, NSASP and Cultural PlanParticipate in the developmentplanning for the future of Mona Valehospital and regional hospital atFrenchs ForestRegularly induct new citizensProvide a range of community eventsthat celebrate diversity & where weliveActionUpdateCompletedCompletedCompletedCompletedOngoingProgramCompletedAction CommentsLocal community organisations were assisted in a number of ways, including:- Recognising the achievements of volunteers through the Pittwater VolunteerAwards, Council involvement in the assessment of applications for CDSE(Community Development Support Expenditure) grants in collaboration withregistered Clubs. Assistance of a range of seniors groups and participation innetworks and working parties such as the HACC Working Forum and MWP SocialIsolation Working Party.Action plan completed in early quarter.ResponsibleBusiness UnitCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentCommunity, Library &Economic Development- Many social plan actions have now been completed. Others are continuing suchas the Social and Affordable Housing committee. Council is continuing to examineways to support the provision of social / affordable housing both locally and in theregion.Community, Library &- Council continued to actively participate in the delivery of the Northern Sydney Economic DevelopmentAboriginal Social Plan- Council also hosted a range of events to the Guringai Festival in collaboration withAboriginal people and reconciliation groupsNSW unsuccessful in attracting Federal funding for the proposed new NorthernBeaches Hospital. Awaiting annoucement by the State Government on the future ofthe proposed new hospital.- 53 new citizens were inducted in April from 16 different countries- 56 were inducted in June from 17 different countries.- Pittwater Youth Forum held Friday 26 June, attended by 170 local young people- Pittwater Community Arts hed an open meeting 21 May with Council support.- Support provided for Mens Health Week (14-21 June), a national initative byhosting a free mens yoga class at Newport Community Centre.Community, Library &Economic DevelopmentAdmin & GovernanceCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentProvide an annual events calendar Completed Events calendar went live on Council Website in February 2009 Admin & Governance69
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