Murray Bridge Today (HEADING 1) - Rural City of Murray Bridge

In summary, these programs continue to be meaningful to their intended targetedgroups; however interest has slowed down since the introduction of some newtechnologies, with the exception of the Graffiti removal program. Recently theCommunity Safety team has increased awareness through email networks and a maildrop of brochures in the targeted areas which have resulted in new interestparticularly in the home safety area.GeneralSeveral projects have been delivered in the last few years from funding provided bythe Attorney General’s Office, where young people at risk were engaged tocreatively paint the Skate Park and work on designs and fabrication of mosaicbenches at Sturt Reserve. The Attorney General’s Office also funded the Mural at theLocal Government Centre, where Kevin Kropinyeri was commissioned to paint andmentor two young local aboriginal boys.The Community Safety Officer (Heather Courtney) is employed at 3 days per week toprovide day to day support and administration for the program. The role alsosupports the work of the local Neighbourhood Watch groups and assists in a numberof events/programs including the annual Plate Safe and Neighbourhood WatchRecognition Awards.The Murray Bridge Domestic and Family Action Group meets monthly at the TownHall. As a member of this group, the Community Safety Officer provides support forthe annual United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence againstWomen, White Ribbon Day event and the biennial community forum.Legislative RequirementsSection 41 Local Government Act, 19994

Council PolicyNot applicableStrategic Management PlanGoal 3 – Social – A healthy, safe and connected community that celebrates diversity,heritage and cultureFinancial ImplicationsAn annual recurrent budget is allocated to Community Safety.Implementation StrategyNot applicableCommunication StrategyMinutes of the Community Development and Capacity Building Advisory Committeesubmitted to Council.RecommendationThat Item 30.1 on the agenda of the Community Development and CapacityBuilding Advisory Committee meeting for 31 July 2012 be received and noted.David Altmann movedThat Item 30.1 on the agenda of the Community Development and CapacityBuilding Advisory Committee meeting for 31 July 2012 be received and noted.Seconded by Sarah Lance and CARRIED5

30.2 YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION UPDATEAuthor: Kevin HeyndykLegislative ( ) Corporate () Other ( )PurposeThe purpose of this report is to provide a follow up and current status information tothe Committee regarding the Youth Sport and Recreation program.BackgroundIn the February report it was stated that:1. Healthy Murraylands project also finalising their consultation period, one priority isto establish instructor training so that sustainable community exercise programscan begin2. Grant application completed and submitted to the Office for Recreation andSport to develop a Sport and Recreation Strategy3. Grant application being compiled and to be submitted to the Department forPlanning Transport and Infrastructure to develop an Open Space Strategy4. STARCLUB field officer: work with sport and recreation clubs to create strong,vibrant and sustainable clubsUpdate1. In brief, the aim of the Healthy Murraylands project is:‘to help encourage active lifestyles through holistic innovative engagement, byimproving nutrition and increasing physical activity participation to reduce theprevalence of overweight and obesity in the Murraylands’The target group is adults 18 years and older living in the Murraylands at risk ofdeveloping chronic disease related to overweight and obesity.Bianca Gazzola is the Project Coordinator, she is here to present a short summaryof the program and successes to date (Refer Appendix 30.2)2. Sport and Recreation Strategy grant application from the Office for Recreationand Sport for $25,000 was successful.3. Open Space Plan grant application from the Department for Planning Transportand Infrastructure for $30,000 was also successful.It is envisaged that both of these plans will be created concurrently to takeadvantage of the commonalities and get greater value for money.Both of these grants are for matching funding from Council. We are waiting forCouncil’s budget process to be finalised before submitting these projects out fortender.6

It is anticipated that these plans will be completed by the end of 2012 or earlyin 2013.One outcome from these plans will be an Implementation and Action planthat will guide Council’s direction in the area of Recreation, Sport and OpenSpace into the future. It will prioritise future works, present indicative costs andprovide information regarding possible funding opportunities.4. The STARCLUB Field Officer has resigned to take another position within SAHealth. Kevin Heyndyk is currently working with SA Health and the Field OfficerManagement Committee (IMPAC), who is the host organisation, to recruit anew Officer. We expect to have a new Field Officer sometime in August.Youth EventsRock the Pool in February 8 bands played 600 people attendedNational Youth Week April• Skate Competition 40 young people competed, 150 spectators• Movie under the Stars, MYGEN event, 200 people attended, mostly families• Battle of the bands 8 bands competed, 200 people though the doors over thecourse of the eveningThe Station band rehearsal room has been operational for about 2 months. It is agreat asset, and the musicians and Station staff both appreciate the room. It is usedevery Wednesday evening during the band drop in session.Legislative RequirementsNot applicableCouncil PolicyNot applicableStrategic Management PlanObjective 3.1: Provide appropriate open space for the community and visitors.Objective 3.2: Ensure leisure, recreation and sporting activities and facilities areavailable for the community and visitors.Objective 3.3: Improve community health, safety and wellbeingFinancial ImplicationsThe successful grants are match funded.The financial implication to Council is $25,000 toward the Sport and RecreationStrategy and $30,000 toward the Open Space Plan.Total $55,000Implementation StrategyAdoption of the Annual Business Plan and Budget on 9 July 2012Tender brief distributed for projectsConsultant selectedPlans developed7

The process will include:• Literature Review• Audit of existing Recreation and Sport, open space• Stakeholder consultation• Need Analysis• Sport and Recreation Strategy and Action Plan Open Space Plan and ActionPlanPresented to Council for adoption (end 2012 early 2013)Communication StrategyMinutes of the Community Development and Capacity Building Advisory Committeesubmitted to Council.RecommendationThat Item 30.2 on the Agenda of the Community Development and CapacityBuilding Advisory Committee meeting of 31 July 2012 be received and noted.Cr Secker movedThat Item 30.2 on the Agenda of the Community Development and CapacityBuilding Advisory Committee meeting of 31 July 2012 be received and noted.Seconded by Cr Simmons and CARRIED8

Appendix 30.2Brief Healthy Murraylands UpdatePrepared for the Rural City of Murray Bridge Community Capacity Meeting3 July 2012Healthy Murraylands commenced as a Healthy Community Initiative, 2 year, Commonwealthfunded, project targeting adults predominantly unemployed in August 2011.Since project commencement key achievements have included:• Undertaking regional community consultation also identifying and consulting projectstakeholders• Forming a regional management committee which meets bimonthly• Designing a project implementation plan in line with project application and Departmentof Healthy and Ageing priority programs and target groups.• Launching the Healthy Murraylands website on 7 November 2011 to promote healthyand active opportunities across the Murraylands.• Forming a regional qualified fitness instructor database and setting up a TAFE Cert III inFitness training hub at Murray Bridge TAFE where 14 locals are currently enrolled.• Launching the Healthy Murraylands project inviting councils, elected members andcommunity from regional Murraylands to attend a Fun Run and Walk, held Thursday 1December 2011.• Starting to develop a Regional Wellbeing Policy together with the Managementcommittee and Tredwell Management.• Regularly meeting with OPAL Murray Bridge, and other regional wellbeing projects andstaff to discuss common themes, events and ways of working together.For the first 6 months, project progress was made at the regional level before drilling down intoeach of the five local governments of the Murraylands. Consultation, meetings and discussionshave helped to form a framework of healthy lifestyle services, facilities and programs availableacross the Murraylands. Resource and service gaps have been identified and are the basis ofaction in each council area.Rural City of Murray Bridge key actions to-date include:• Murraylands Strength for Life, strength based physical activity, for people over 50 years,launched in Murray Bridge on 22 nd May 2012.• Strength for Life - Murray Bridge commenced 5 June 2012 with the maximum number ofgroup participants and will continue for 10 weeks.• Subsidised training for locals:9

30.3 MYGEN UPDATEAuthor: Kevin HeyndykLegislative ( ) Corporate () Other ( )PurposeTo provide an update to the Committee regarding the MYGEN committee and theprogress of the Imagine Youth Consultation Committee small wins.To seek a nomination from an Elected Member to be appointed to the MYGENcommittee.BackgroundThe Murraylands Youth Get Engaged Network (MYGEN) committee is a combinationof Councils Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and Headspaces Youth ReferenceGroup.The objectives of the MYGEN Committee are:1. To share ideas and opinions on issues relevant to young people in RCMB with theCouncil and community.2. To engage and collaborate with other relevant organisations, including servicesproviders and Council.3. To provide a platform for young people from the RCMB to interact and work as ateam.4. The Group will work with the community to design, create and manage events foryoung people in the RCMB.5. To raise awareness in the community of issues that affect young people.6. Promote youth participation, through involvement in local community.7. To increase the positive image of young people in the wider community.8. To increase networks and linkages between young people.UpdateAs the members of the MYGEN committee and the Imagine Youth ConsultationCommittee comprise of the same people the Imagine small wins program will be anagenda item on the MYGEN meeting.Small wins:• Movies under the stars, was completed during National Youth Week.• Iron Man activities at Rock the Pool completed in February.• Acoustic program. This was one of the small wins from the Imagine consultationprocess. There is an acoustic gig planned for August at the station.• Mock Council Meeting. MYGEN group attended a Council meeting to see howthe Council woks, the process etc.11

To better achieve MYGEN objectives it was resolved at the last MYGEN meeting toinvite a Councillor to be a regular part of the Committee. It is believed this will givethe young people a stronger voice to be represented by a Councillor at Councilmeetings.Legislative RequirementsNot applicableCouncil PolicyNot applicableStrategic Management PlanObjective 4.1: Provide effective and accountable leadership and teamworkthroughout the organisation.Objective 4.2: Acknowledge the importance of our staff and volunteers.Financial ImplicationsNot applicableImplementation StrategyNot applicableCommunication StrategyNot applicableRecommendation1. That item number 30.3 on the Community Development and Capacity BuildingAdvisory Committee Agenda of 31 July 2012 be received.2. That the Community Development and Capacity Building Advisory Committeeseek a nomination from an Elected Member to be appointed to the MYGENCommittee.David Altmann moved1. That item number 30.3 on the Community Development and Capacity BuildingAdvisory Committee Agenda of 31 July 2012 be received.2. That Cr Sharon Secker be appointed to the MYGEN Committee.Seconded by Sarah Lance and CARRIED12

30.4 OPAL MURRAY BRIDGEAuthor: Kylie TekellLegislative ( ) Corporate () Other ( )PurposeThe purpose of this report is to provide background and current status information tothe Committee regarding OPAL Murray Bridge.BackgroundThe Rural City of Murray Bridge is one of 5 new OPAL communities across the state.OPAL commenced in Murray Bridge in September 2011.OPAL’s aim is to improve the eating and activity patterns of children through workingwith families and the whole community. OPAL will be working with the Rural City ofMurray Bridge to undertake a community audit on existing programs and servicesrelevant to OPAL and develop a report describing opportunities and gaps. OPAL willalso establish a local council advisory committee as well as a community advisorycommittee to inform local OPAL initiatives.UpdateProjectsProject Description OutcomeMurray BridgeChristmas streetpartyReclinkLocal GovernmentFitness classesMurray Bridge FunRun (Theme launch)Supporting local businesses by providingOPAL shopping bags for childrenattending the street party. Businessesagreed to put OPAL posters in their shopwindows in return.Supporting the expansion of Reclink in theMurray Bridge region by supportingnetwork meetings, including providing avenue for meetings and connecting withlocal people.In response to requests for lunchtime fitnessgroups. Will trial this for 4-6 weeks togauge interest. 4x $50 per hourLocal Murray Bridge Fun Run to promoteactive leisure and to launch OPAL and theActive Travel theme in the community.OPAL shopping bags provided to localchildren and OPAL promoted by localbusinesses in their shop window.Supporting the program by providinglocation for local meetings, promoting tocouncil to become a paid member ofReclink, possibility of OPAL becoming apaid member as well for the promotionof events.In the process of organising a trainer forthis 4x45 minute lunchtime classes (iePilates or yoga).Held June 3 rd 2012, 295 peopleparticipated.Age range: youngest 4, oldest 78Location of participants: Murray Bridge-71%, Murraylands- 10%, Adelaide Hills-8.3%, Adelaide- 10.3%.Money Raised for JDRF: $4,500FeedbackSatisfaction with the event: 50% satisfied,37.5% very satisfiedWill you participate again next year:87.5% yes, 12.5% maybe13

Pedometerchallenge withcouncilSchools activetravel surveyMurray Bridge BikePlanPedometerchallenge withlocal businessesDrink FountainsOpen spacestrategyPedometer challenge where staff areencouraged to record their steps to reacha specified destination.Hands-up survey with schools to indicatemodes of transport to school currentlyused and what modes would like to beused.Supporting the implementation of thelocal bike planInvitation to businesses in Murray BridgeTraders group to participate in apedometer challenge to promote activetravel and leisure.Installation of 2 drink fountains in MurrayBridge region.Involvement in the Open Spacemanagement committee at RCMBWe had 84 staff participate in thechallenge from the LGC, Library, Depot,Town Hall and the Station. - Over 65%(54) of staff made the goal of walking a3rd of way to Mount Gambier or 120 km.- 10 made it to Mount Gambier on theirown, 362 kmJunior Primary: 73% travel to school bycar, 14% bus, 13% actively travel. 58%would like to ride or walk more.Primary: 63% come to school in car, 21%bus, 16% actively travel. 77% would like toactively travel to school.Increased awareness of OPAL amongstakeholders and the community anddevelopment of partnerships.Progression of the development andimplementation of the bike plan.The idea has been brought to the tradersmeeting, waiting for feedback.Water fountains purchased with councilfunds and installed.Involved in the consultation process forthe development of the Open SpaceStrategy incorporating the bike plan.Farmers MarketOPAL PromotionalmaterialStakeholder forumLocal advisorycommittee forOPALRock the PoolNational FamiliesWeekJervois PrimarySchool Wheel-A-ThonSupporting the organisation andpromotion of the Murray Bridge FarmersMarketPurchase of promotional material todistribute to the community at events andto promote OPAL locally.Forum bringing local stakeholders togetherto contribute to OPAL's local plan.Development of a local advisorycommittee for MB OPALYouth and family event that promoteactive leisure and local music. Involved inorganising children's activities.Families week event held at Tinyerichildren's centre. Promotion of activetravel.Children and parents are encouraged tobring bikes to school to promote activetravel. A 20km track is set for the eventwith children riding varying distances.Involvement in the launch of the farmersmarket including running "GrubbyGloves" children's event with fruit andvegetable face making competitioninvolving Cosi.Drink Bottles, shoe laces, banners,corflutes, stickers, tattoos etc.From forum a report was put togetherdetailing ideas for OPAL for the next 5years.Meeting planned for 18 th July 2012,feedback on OPAL’s local plan will beprovided by the committee.OPAL drink bottles provided for event(75 given out on the day). Provision offree water and healthy food provided byScouts.Opal ran active travel activities withthe children outdoors to promote OPALin the community.Held on 5th of April. Provided fruit forthe event and participated to promoteactive travel.14

Basketball Come nTrySkate ParkCompetitionMovie Under theStarsBattle of the BandsJervois PrimarySchool Fruit andVeg Creaturemaking dayClosing the GapDayMypolonga Bike EdRCMB Staff MorningTeaCommunities forchildren advisorycommitteeLearning TogetherChildren's NetworkGail Crescentcommunityconsultation withFraser Park PrimarySchoolMurraylandsCareers ExpoMurray Bridge basketball associationincluding all clubs in the district wereinvited to promote their club to newmembers. Children and their families wereinvited to participate and learn moreabout basketball. They then hadopportunity to register to a club or thedevelopment program.Part of the youth week celebrationsorganised by MB youth worker. Local kidsinvited to participate in a skatecompetition. OPAL involved inorganisation process.Family event organised as part of youthweek approximately 250 attending.Support provided by OPAL.Local youth battle of the bands event,OPAL promoting healthy catering andinvolved in organisation of the event.Children had been learning about thedifferent vitamins in fruit and vegetablesand asked us along to present at theirassembly and then judge their fruit andvegetable art competitions.Event held every year to assist in closingthe gap in Aboriginal health. Opal wasinvited to set up a stand and providemerchandise and brochures to go in thegiveaway bags. Veggie Man attendedthe event.Afternoon organised by SAPOL. Bike EDprogram to teach children about how tosafely ride their bikes and navigatethrough different situations.OPAL organised staff morning teashowcasing an arrangement of differenthealthy morning tea options.OPAL has been invited to be a part of theCFCC advisory committee to provideadvice on projects and programsundertaken.OPAL has been invited to be a part of theChildren's network which brings togetherstakeholders who provide programs tochildren and families in the MB region.Families SA, the Rural City of Murray Bridgeand OPAL are working together todevelop an open space site in MB. Thisproject involved bringing JP children fromFraser park PS to provide input into thedesign of the open space. A BBQ wasprovided by Families SABringing together local careeropportunities for young people. OPAL wasasked to attend to promote the programand support the Station display.Held on 11th April, approximately 17children participated and 9 joined clubsor the development program.Held Friday 13th April, approximately 250attended.Held Thursday 19th April, approximately300 attended.Total attendance 300. Healthy foodprovided.Total attendance approx. 150Total attendance 200 throughout theday.Total attendance 50 children.Total attendance 100.OPAL was able to provide suggestionsand input into the CFC strategic plan for2012 and projects planned for thecoming year.A community consultation whichincluded 20 school children took placewho provided feedback on the openspace development plans.OPAL supported RCMB included theyouth centre to provide information onactivities provided by council.15

NAIDOC Awardscommittee meetingOPAL was asked to be a part of the 2012NAIDOC awards selection committee.Local OPAL manager was a part of theNAIDOC awards selection committee for2012.Naidoc Committee2012OPAL was asked to be a part of the 2012NAIDOC committee.Local OPAL manager was a part of theNAIDOC committee for 2012 withinvolvement in the organisation of theyearly Bridge Walk, awards ceremonyand morning tea held at the LocalGovernment Centre.NAIDOC BridgeWalk, AwardsCeremony andMorning Tea atLocal GovernmentCentreOPAL Street FlagsOPAL assisted in the organisation of theBridge Walk, awards ceremony andmorning tea at the LGC. In coordinationwith the Cultural Development Officerfrom council, healthy morning tea choiceswere provided which was a first for thisevent.Displaying flags down the main street ofMurray Bridge.See above.Comments from the community havesupported the placement of OPAL streetflags to increase recognition of OPAL inMurray Bridge.Current Projects and Aims:Projects in progress are:Project Description OutcomeHealthy food anddrinks policy -council consultationInitial consultation to investigate thepossibility of developing a local healthyeating policy for RCMBPlanning for initial consultation hasbegun.Community FoodiesOPAL Local FundingEat a rainbowtrainingSupporting the local implementation ofthe Community Foodies program. Aim totrain Foodies in the region to deliverhealthy eating programs and messages tothe community.Provision of local community grants in linewith OPAL's 6 goals, grants up to $1000 toeach projectRun Eat A Rainbow Training for childcareand kindergarten workers which willprovide knowledge and toolkits toeducate regarding healthy eating.Part of the local Foodies committee in toguide the progression and delivery of thisprogram locally. Community foodieshave finished training, 16 graduated, allwith buddies. Lead agency MMCHS.OPAL supporting implementation of MBbased foodies projects.Childcare Centres, Kindergartens andChildren’s Centres - $500 each(Total of $4000Purchase of drink fountains for Kindys$2000 each 5 (Total of $10,000).EAR training is planned for earlySeptember 2012 inviting communityfoodies (16), CCC, Children's centre,kindergartens and junior primaryteachers. Planned for 2 sessions 1daytime and 1 after hours.16

School GardenProject – Partneringwith the NRMFun Run 2013Graham DentonActive Travel ShowsPark and StrideHealthy LivingNewsletterMB Farmers MarketChildren’s event(Grubby Gloves)OPAL will be partnering with the NRM todevelop a school garden project. This willbe to establish new or re-invigorateexisting school kitchen gardens. The aimwill be to work with schools to connect thegarden with the curriculum and to involvefamilies and the community in the project.Planning for the Fun Run 2013 has begun.A working party has formed involving localservices, community members and OPAL.Promotion of active travel to primaryschool aged children R-4.Offered Park and Stride to all schools in theMurray Bridge Council area. Initiative aimsto reduce traffic around the school gateand increase physical activity by gettingparents and children to park 5-10 minutesfrom school and walk the rest of the way.Partnering with Healthy Murraylands,Healthy Weight Coordinator, Mid MurrayOPAL, Team Leader Youth, Sport and Rec(Council) and Be Active Field Officer toprovide information to the community withregards local healthy lifestyle topics andevents. This will be a 4 page liftout in thelocal community magazine delivered to allhouseholds and included in the localStandard newspaper.MB Farmers market invited OPAL toprovide a promotional education sessionto children and families at the market.OPAL hired the Splodge team to provideface painting and craft activities centringon healthy foods including fruit andvegetables.OPAL will support eligible Primary Schoolswith $1000 each to establish/support theschools kitchen garden. NRM will workwith schools to establish a sustainabilityplan and incorporation of the gardenproject into the curriculum. NRM will alsowork with the school to plan parentand/or community involvement.Planned for May 5 th 2013Booked for 26th and 27th July.OPAL aims to get 2-5 schools to take onthe initiative. OPAL will assist in theimplementation of the program bypresenting at School Parent Committees,supporting consultation between schoolsand council to establish Park and Stridelocations and creating Park and Stridesignage.A 4 page liftout will be included in thenext community magazine with variousarticles covering local HE/PA events andtopics relating to promoting healthylifestyles in the Murray lands area. Costswill be split evenly 4 ways between OPALMB/Council, OPAL Mid Murray, HealthyMurraylands and Be Active/HWcoordinator.The event was successful attractingmany families and their children toparticipate in the activities. The farmers’market committee report that thesemonthly grubby gloves events attractmany families and children to attend.OPAL is now supporting a localCommunity Foodie to run a workshopwith children and families aroundgrowing herbs at home.Legislative RequirementsNot applicableCouncil PolicyNot applicableStrategic Plan3.3 Improve community health, safety and well being.Financial ImplicationsA project jointly funded by the Federal, State and Local Governments.Implementation StrategyNot applicable17