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DARWIN CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2011 MEMBERS: Member R Lesley (Chairman); The Right Worshipful, The Lord Mayor, Mr
G R Sawyer; Member H I Galton; Member A R Mitchell; Member J D Bailey.
OFFICERS: Chief Executive Officer, Mr B Dowd; General Manager Community &
Cultural Services, Mr J Banks; Executive Manager, Mr M Blackburn; Manager Community Development, Ms K Hearn; Manager Library Services, Ms K Conway; Manager Regulatory Services, Mr D Neall; Arts & Cultural Development Officer, Ms A Gray; Community Services Officer, Ms N McCann; Executive Officer, Ms A Smit.
GUEST: Parap Family Centre Management Committee will be in attendance from
4.30pm to deliver a proposal to redevelop the internal and external physical environment of the centre.
Enquiries and/or Apologies: Arweena Smit
E-mail: a.smit@darwin.nt.gov.au - PH: 89300 685 Committee's Responsibilities * Recreation & Leisure * Animal Management * Children & Youth * Inspectorial Services * Arts and Culture * Parking Control * Community Services & Support * Public Libraries * Human Services * Recreation * Community Use of Halls, Ovals, * Social Planning and Advocacy
Playing Fields, Public Pools * Darwin Entertainment Centre and other Council Facilities
* Sister Cities Management Community Committee’s * * * I N D E X * * * PAGE 1 MEETING DECLARED OPEN .....................................................................4
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2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ..................................................4 3 ELECTED MEMBERS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION ...........4 4 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS ...............................................................................4 5 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ...........................................5 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE PREVIOUS COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES MEETING
Monday, 10 October 2011 .......................................................................5 7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE PREVIOUS COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES MEETING 7.1 Business Arising ...........................................................................................5 8 INFORMATION ITEMS 8.1 Darwin Entertainment Centre 2011/2012 Fourth Quarter Funding Reports July to September 2011 ..................................................................6 8.2 Darwin Entertainment Centre 2010/2011 Financial Statements .................29 8.3 Darwin Entertainment Centre 2011/2012 First Quarter Funding Reports July to September 2011 ................................................................63 9 OFFICERS REPORTS 9.1 Community & Cultural Services Team Report – October 2011...................76 9.2 Homeless Connect 2011 Evaluation and Program Recommendations ......89 9.3 Regulatory Services Monthly Update – October 2011 ................................96 9.4 Libraries Information Update for October 2011.........................................102 9.5 Memorial Plaque for Greg McNamara and Lena Yali ...............................107 9.6 Community Grants Program 2011/12 2nd Round ......................................112 9.7 Council Volunteering Tour Guide..............................................................126 9.8 National Year of Reading 2012.................................................................132 9.9 Heineken Hottest 7s in the World .............................................................136 9.10 Friendship Link - Investigation of Link Between Darwin, Australia and Bali, Indonesia September 2011........................................................141 9.11 Disability Advisory Committee Minutes 13 October 2011, Recharge Scheme and Civic Park Access Report....................................148 9.12 Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee (ACDAC) Minutes - 22 September 2011...................................................................157
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10 SISTER CITIES COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ITEMS 10.1 INFORMATION ITEMS.............................................................................165 10.2 OFFICER’S REPORTS 10.2.1 Ambon Sister City Community Committee Minutes – 22 September - Student Exchange..........................................166 10.2.2 Sister City Community Committee Minutes - Dili 20 September 2011 - Tuana-Laran School, Committee Focus For 2011/12....................................................................173 10.2.3 Sister City Community Committee Consultation - Haikou September 2011, Language Teachers Association Of The Northern Territory (LTANT) Speaking Competitions .................181 11. GENERAL BUSINESS 11.1 Outstanding Items.....................................................................................186
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1 MEETING DECLARED OPEN 2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 2.1 Apologies 2.2 Leave of Absence Granted THAT it be noted that Member R Lesley is an apology due to a Leave of Absence being previously granted on 13 September 2011 for the period 2 November 2011 to 23 November 2011. DECISION NO.20\() (14/11/11) 3 ELECTED MEMBERS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION 4 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nil
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5 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION COMMITTEE’S DECISION THAT the Committee resolve under delegated authority that all Information Items and Officers Reports to the Community & Cultural Services Committee Meeting held on Monday, 14 November, 2011, be received and all recommendations contained therein be adopted by general consent with the exception of Item Number ....... DECISION NO.20\() (14/11/11) 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE PREVIOUS
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES MEETING COMMITTEE’S DECISION THAT the Committee resolve that the minutes of the previous Community & Cultural Services Committee Meeting held on Monday, 10 October, 2011 tabled by the Chairman, be received and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting. DECISION NO.20\() (14/11/11) 7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE
PREVIOUS COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES MEETING 7.1 Business Arising
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8 INFORMATION ITEMS 8.1 Darwin Entertainment Centre 2010/2011 Fourth Quarter Funding Reports
April to June 2011 Document No.2118651 (09/1111) COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT the incoming Document from Darwin Entertainment Centre dated 9 November 2011, relating 2010/2011 Fourth Quarter Funding Reports April to June 2011, Document Number 2118651, be received and noted.
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8 INFORMATION ITEMS 8.2 Darwin Entertainment Centre2010/2011 Financial Statements Document No.2118668 (9/11/11) COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT the incoming Statements from Darwin Entertainment Centre, dated 9/11/11, relating to the 2010/2011 Finances, Document Number 2118668, be received and noted.
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8 INFORMATION ITEMS 8.3 Darwin Entertainment Centre 2011/2012 First Quarter Funding Reports
July to September 2011 Document No.2123594 (09/11/11) COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT the incoming Document from Darwin Entertainment Centre dated 9 November 2011, relating to the 2011/2012 First Quarter Funding Reports July to September 2011, Document Number 2123594, be received and noted.
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ENCL: NO DARWIN CITY COUNCIL
DATE: 07/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES
REPORT NO:
11C0121 KH:es
COMMON NO:
1733166
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES TEAM REPORT – OCTOBER
2011
ITEM NO: 9.1 This report provides Council with an update of activities undertaken within the Community Development program during October 2011 and is presented for Council’s information. GENERAL: This report provides an update of activities within the Cultural & Community Services portfolio and selected projects. Each Officer within the Community Development Team has prepared their own sections to appraise Council of operational activities during October 2011. REPORT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT October has seen a number of projects progress including the organization of the IAP2 (International Association for Public Participation) internal capacity building program for staff, scheduled to commence in late November. The program will be delivered over a 6 month period resulting in 24 Council staff trained in contemporary community consultation techniques, values and processes that are internationally recognised. The training will support positive implementation of Council’s newly endorsed Community Consultation policy and program across all departments. Recruitment has commenced for the Youth Community Engagement Officer. This position is provided for within Council’s five year Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear. The program will employ an asset based community develop model and deliver localised youth participation events and activities, by young people with young people in a supported developmental capacity. The program will build community connectedness with young people, reducing isolation and subsequent individual risk factors.
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2011 A recent application to the Federal Government under the National Binge Drinking strategy was submitted for substantive for a 2 year program, entitled The Friday Night project. The project is aimed at providing supported paid employment opportunities for young emerging arts/music producers. Employing an industry mentoring model the young recruits would help plan and deliver drug and alcohol free gigs and events on Friday nights – typically a period when risky drinking behaviours occurs. A number of non-government arts and community based organizations have partnered with Council to develop this proposal and will support the delivery of the project should the funding bid be successful. Following Council’s request to investigate the missing large rock memorial at the Qantas Hangar in Fannie Bay, staff have relocated the rock that formed part of the memorial, and arrangements have been made to replace the plaque at the expense of the developers who initially moved it. The Fannie Bay Historical Society have endorsed the interpretative text for the plaque replacement, which will soon be fabricated. In late October, the Manager Community Development delivered a keynote address at the Local Government Managers Association (SA/NT) Annual Women’s Leadership conference held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The conference theme, ‘Unwrap Your Super Powers’ presented a positive opportunity to showcase Council’s Homeless Connect initiative. A new agreement has been negotiated with the Northern Territory Aids & Hepatitis Council to service Council’s syringe disposal units. The new agreement will include the provision of quarterly data reports, and will cover all of Council’s public toilets. COMMUNITY SERVICES (CSO) The Community Services Officer has carriage of disability services, community events, community grants, seniors and community development activities. Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) The Disability Advisory Committee met on 13 October 2011 and amongst the issues discussed were the possibility of the introduction of a RECHARGE Scheme across the Darwin municipality and access issues at Civic Park during the 2011 Darwin Festival. Community Grants Program Submissions for the funding of projects occurring in the first half of 2012 (1 January 2012 – 30 June 2012) through the second round of the 2011/2012 Community Grants Program were invited on 10 September. Submission closed on 14 October and 28 diverse and innovative applications received. Anti Poverty Week Anti Poverty Week 2011 was held from 16 to 22 October. CSO attended the Council sponsored talk by Mark “Squiz” Squirrell, author of From Arafat to Everest. The event was held at the NT Library and sought to raise awareness of global hunger.
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2011 International Women’s Day 2012 CSO attended a planning meeting for International Women’s Day celebrations to be held in March 2012. The meeting was facilitated by a representative from the Anti Discrimination Commission and attended by representatives from community organisations, NTG departments and private sector companies. Numerous ideas for events and activities were discussed including the International Women’s Day Walk which is sponsored annually by Council and is scheduled for the morning of Saturday 10 March. Installation of Liberty Swing at Lake Alexander A Liberty Swing has been installed at the Lake Alexander Regional Playground with funding assistance from the Australian Government’s Accessible Communities program. Four all ability play panels are to be installed adjacent to the Swing during November. Web Accessibility Presentation CSO and members of the Disability Advisory Committee attended a Web Accessibility Presentation facilitated by NT Department of Lands and Planning. The presentation focussed on web design features and specific software applications that assist people with disability when accessing websites. YOUTH PROJECTS The Youth Projects section facilitates involvement of young people in Council’s processes and decision making, creates and hosts youth exclusive events and activities in partnership with young people, hosts a Youth Services trainee position, advocates for the needs of young people and coordinates youth specific community information tools. GRIND GRIND continued formal meetings in October. GRIND members went to Casuarina Square to promote the website and other GRIND activities resulting in the recruitment of new members. The GRIND team are working towards a Youth Art Exhibition opening December 15 in Council’s Community Art Space. Youth Advisory Group (YAG) The YAG’s formal meeting in October was replaced with a Council workshop on the Youth Energy Precinct (YEP). YAG, along with members of the GRIND team met with Council to discuss YEP. The meeting was attended by 25 young people who voiced their ideas and thoughts about the precinct. The Youth Advisory Group are continuing their work on the annual fundraiser, Quiz4Dili to be held 25 November, and have collected numerous donations for the event. Proceeds will benefit the Action For Change, youth led organization in Dili, Timor Leste. As a number of members will conclude their membership terms at the end of 2012, recruitment activities are underway for new members.
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2011 THE GIG GEAR The GIG GEAR community support program has been accessed four times over the month of October. The community groups were Top End Terror, Total Recreation Services, Nepalese Society and Corrugated Iron Youth Arts. NETWORKING YSO and the Youth Services Trainee (YST) attended the October DARWWYN meeting. ARTS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT The Arts and Cultural Development Officer has carriage of Council’s arts, culture, public art and music programs, implements Council’s Five Year Arts Plan and convenes the Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee. Public Art – Centenary of the Naming of Darwin Three local artists are currently in concept design stage preparing submissions for which the selection panel will reconvene and assess in late November. Recommendation by the panel for one concept to proceed to design stage will be subject of a separate report to Council. The project is aiming for a June 2012 install. Public Art – Nightcliff Tree Preliminary research has been undertaken and raised for discussion at ACDAC. The site is a complex one for public art. The limits on sculpting of the artwork, the prohibitive technical testing works prior to and after commission, as well as ongoing maintenance of artwork at the Nightcliff Tree have been assessed as prohibitive and it is recommended that the area be re-established as a garden bed. The earlier proposal that the tree base be made into a play area with playground equipment is also unsuitable. The tree base is within an existing garden bed and within a 1mtr (approx) distance of a retaining wall of 1mtr (approx) height making it unsuitable to establish it as a children's play area. Public Art – Pirriyangua Memorial (Mindil Beach) The 2nd of two scheduled pest treatments was completed on 28 October 2011 to the artist’s and pest company’s satisfaction. Signage and fencing is now in design and artist’s consultation phase. Prior to fencing and signage install a permit for works from Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority will be obtained. Public Art – HMS Beagle Ship Bell Chime - maintenance In August, maintenance works established that the power box was at fault. Programming is underway to re-establish the scheduled playing program. Occasional requests are made from community groups and members of the public for one-off playing, which are accommodated on an individual basis. Darwin City Council's Recycled Art Festival 2011 The second annual Recycled Art Festival will highlight the achievements of artists, schools and community organisations in creating art from recycled materials and promotion of recycling in the community. This year’s Festival will be held from Friday November 11 to Saturday November 12 inclusive.
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2011 National Cultural Policy In partnership with the NT Government and Australian Government, Council hosted the National Cultural Policy Discussion Paper Forum at the Civic Centre on 20 September 2011. This forum, one of a national circuit, aimed to provide information and encourage community input into the development of the policy’s 10-year vision. Over 50 local arts representatives attended the consultation. National Cultural Policy submissions were sought and Council via ACDAC made submission. Live Music @ Your Library There has been a strong response following a call out in October 2011 via musicians and youth networks resulting in forward programming until February 2012, which will feature new and emerging artists. Community Art Space The Community Art Space is booked until June 2012, with some tentative bookings thereafter. In October/November the Community Art Space has hosted “Celebrating Childhood” Art Exhibition. The exhibition has received positive feedback from exhibitors and community members alike with over 100 attending. The exhibition will continue until 11 November 2011. The December exhibition will feature the creative achievements of our youth community and will be project managed by Council’s Youth Trainee. FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES The Family & Children’s Services Coordinator (FCSC) manages Council’s Community and Child Care Centres, the Fun Bus, Fun in the Parks, special projects and facilitates Council’s Civics program. Fun in the Parks Council’s Fun in the Parks is a school holiday program focused on primary school aged children. Fun in the Parks is held at various ovals and parks around Darwin, so children can attend a location close to where they live. The program operates from 10am to 12.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of school holidays. The October school holiday Fun in the Parks operated from the following venues:
Sunset Park Nightcliff – 85 Children and 41 Parents/Carers Yanyula Park Anula in conjunction with the Territory Childcare Group – 93
children and 40 Parents/Carers Civic Park Darwin in conjunction with the Fun Bus and Kentish Lifelong
Learning and Care – 80 children and 40 parents/cares
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2011 National Children’s Week National Children's Week is an annual event celebrated during the fourth week in October. Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood and is a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.
Locally celebrations commenced on 21 October at Council’s Civic Centre, with Lord Mayor officially launching National Children’s Week in collaborative with NAPCAN in concert with the Celebrating Childhood Art Exhibition. The event included, Master of Ceremonies, Mr Guy Ross, General Manager, Darwin Symphony Orchestra; Welcome to Country by Mr Ronald Quall, Larrakia Nation; ‘I Spy a Reptile Eye’ puppet show by Ms Jacinda Brown; announcement of Children’s Week grants by the Department of Children and Families; inaugural Child Friendly Organisation Award presented by Ms Sandie Hyde, NAPCAN NT Advisory Council member; music by Ms Josefina Huq; animation by Millner Primary School and Children’s Week Commitment by Ms Lesley Taylor, NAPCAN. The Hon Konstantine Vatskalis MLA was in attendance along with over 100 attendees.
The Celebrating Childhood Art Exhibition is on display from 24 October to 11 November 2011 at Council’s Community Art Space. Council received 151 pieces of artwork from families, childcare centres, family day care educators, playgroups and schools. The Exhibition included photos taken by seven (7) young people in out-of-home care who share their experiences and stories as part of a Children's Commissioner for the Northern Territory initiative.
Council in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia – NT Branch and Territory Childcare Group hosted two key Children’s Family Fun Events during Children’s Week.
Wednesday 26 October 2011 from 9.00am to 12.00pm, held at the Jingili Water Gardens for children 0-5 years and their families.
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2011 The Wednesday event attracted approximately 500 people over the morning and was a terrific display of sector. Approximately 30 organisations attended with additional activities, information displays, such as, Autism SA, NT Darwin Toy Library, Relationships Australia, Childbirth Education Association, Water Awareness, Asthma Foundation, Carpentaria Early Intervention, Life without Barriers and Playgroup NT, along with a number of paid entertainment providers. Positive feedback has been received from families and participating partners.
Saturday 29 October 2011 from 10.00am to 1.00pm, held at Leanyer Recreation Park for children 5-12 years and their families.
Eighteen (18) organisations attended the event, including Kentish Family Day Care, PAWS, Little Tots Tennis, Relationships Australia, Life without Barriers, Regional and Remote Aboriginal Children and Services Support Unit (RRACSSU) and NT Government Department Children and Families, along with paid entertainment, water slide, rock climbing, face painting, balloon modelling and dancing sessions. The Saturday event attracted approximately 300 people over the morning. The numbers were slightly down from last year, due to public perception that the park was closed. Government had recently advertised that the water play equipment was closed due to necessary repairs, however other areas of the park, such as the water slides, swimming and play area was open.
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2011 In kind support The Fun and Games equipment program supported the two Children’s Week events. Sector Networking Family and Children’s Services Coordinator attended a meeting with Children’s Services Team from Charles Darwin University in October. Discussion included, course units, next years timetable, feedback and future direction of Children’s Services. Early Childhood Australia NT Branch held their AGM in October and the Family and Children’s Services Coordinator was nominated as a General Committee Member. SISTER CITIES PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY SAFETY Sister Cities There were no committee meetings during the month of October. Senior Community Development Officer – Liveability continues to develop Sister City initiatives recommended by community advisory committees. Friendship Cities During the month of October The Community Lens project was developed and launched. This project is a collaboration between Arts, International Relations and Council Libraries. Community members are invited to contribute photos from their personal collections to a photo exhibition during the Bombing of Darwin 70th Anniversary. Council’s Friendship city Honolulu, who experienced the bombing at Peal Harbour, has also been invited to contribute. The project is being promoted through advertising, social media, direct mail out and word-of-mouth. Anchorage The Anchorage Sister City Community Committee and Australian American Association of the Northern Territory held a joint Halloween Family Fun Day on Sunday 30 October. The event attracted around 50 participants, and positive feedback received. A selection of Australian and Territorian children’s art books were wrapped and donated to the schools in Anchorage that participated in the inaugural Anchorage and Darwin Art Exchange. Community Safety Council continues to maintain representation on the Inter-agency Taskforce Coordination Group which meets fortnightly. Recent discussion items include forestalling the need for wet season accommodation, implementation of the Banned Drinkers Register and illegal camps. Council also used this forum to gain intelligence on a number of walkway issues. RECREATION SERVICES AND LIVEABILITY Ovals Wet Season Oval Allocations for training and competition commenced at the start of October. Garden's 1 and 2, Jingili, Moil, Nightcliff and Tiwi Ovals are being used by
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2011 AFL-NT while Football Federation NT has Bagot Oval and Street Soccer is preparing to move training from Bicentennial Park to Anula Oval. Playgrounds The new Liberty Swing has been installed alongside the existing Regional Playground at Lake Alexander, East Point Reserve where the old four-square concrete slab had been. The supplier is currently waiting for the delivery of the all-abilities play panels that are also part of the works, and these are expected to be installed within the next three weeks. Shade will also be installed, with the timeline for completed before the end of December. .
Swimming Pools The installation of the shade cloth at Parap Pool was completed in October. Initial works occurred from 5 – 7 October, and the pools contractor took advantage of the closure to schedule some other maintenance, including painting. A final one day closure was required to install the shades, which took place on 15 October. The shade at Parap Pool is 65% due to the load-bearing capacity of the existing infrastructure, whereas Nightcliff shade is 85%. Casuarina Pool has hosted a number of events this month, with the NT Schools Cluster Carnival, Essington School Carnival and Swimming NT’s Carnival being held most recently. Further details of these bookings will be available in the October reports which are due the first week of November. September figures received at the start of this month show that attendance and revenue were up at all three pools compared to August. Ride to Work Day – Wednesday, 12 October Bicycle NT booked Raintree Park to stage this year’s Ride to Work CBD breakfast. Promotion and assistance in planning the event were undertaken by staff from Recreation, Climate Change and the Environment. Council staff provided practical support with equipment and service of breakfast to participants.
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Bike Futures Annual Conference Recreation Services Officer attended the Bike Futures conference, held in Melbourne by Bicycle Network Victoria (formerly Bicycle Victoria). Healthy Communities Initiative Amber Herrmann, commenced as Healthy Communities Coordinator (HCC) on October 17. This role is charged with developing a range of programs and activities that meet objectives of the Healthy Communities Initiative to promote lifestyle change in target groups at risk of chronic disease and obesity. This will involve engaging with government, community support services, GP networks, local community groups and community in the target populations. The draft program implementation plan is in its final stages and will be submitted in the coming days to the Department of Health and Ageing. Consultations have begun with local exercise professionals to engage with the community and facilitate the delivery of approved healthy lifestyle activities. This includes Heart Foundation Walking, Heal - a lifestyle education and physical activity program and AustCycle - a bicycle skills training program. Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) – 2nd Round Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government An application for $15m towards the redevelopment of the Parap Leisure and Sports Centre was submitted to the first round of RDAF funding in May of this year. Of the 553 applications, 35 projects (6%) were funded. Two Territory projects were successful; these were the Alice Springs Regional Waste Management Centre which received $3.25m towards the $5.04m project and the HIA Multipurpose Building Industry Training Centre which received $3.25m towards the $4.98m construction cost. It is anticipated that the next round of funding under the RDAF will open in November on a date to be confirmed, with applications due in late January/February 2012. Feedback on Council’s application has been sought to identify and address weaknesses, with a view to resubmitting in the next round. The importance of ensuring the project was “construction ready” was emphasised by the Department as was the requirement for comprehensive operational costings and assessment of benefit to the Region.
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2011 A breakdown of funding by Territory/State is provided in the table below and the full list of funded projects can be viewed at: http://www.regional.gov.au/regional/programs/files/RDAF_Approved_Projects.pdf State or Territory Number of Projects
Supported RDAF Grant
New South Wales 9 $30.87m Victoria 5 $36.05m Queensland 7 $20.49m South Australia 6 $15.89m Western Australia 4 $32.89m Northern Territory 2 $6.75m Tasmania 2 $6.63m NATIONAL TOTAL 35 $149.57m Community Resilience Plan Jude Munro and Associates have been appointed to prepare Council’s Community Resilience Plan. Key areas to be addressed by the Plan will include a framework to manage donations and volunteers, a communications plan to be enacted in the event of an emergency or disaster and community capacity building to aid resilience and recovery. Development of the plan will be cognisant of national, regional and local frameworks and legislation. It will be prepared under the guidance of a Reference Group with representation from key agencies and non government organisations. Two workshops will provide critical points at which to engage in targeted discussion and provide direction. The first workshop will involve external stakeholders, the outcome of which will be put to Council to inform the internal workshop. The Council workshop will involve senior staff, Lord Mayor and Aldermen. A tight schedule will see the workshops held at the end of November and early December, production of a draft plan at the end of January and a final report by the end of March 2012. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertinent to this report. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative
Relationships Outcome Effectively engage with community Key Strategies Develop ways in which Council can enhance relationships and
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2011 work collaboratively with Community Groups Goal Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome Facilitate community access and inclusion Key Strategies 5.1.1 Create more opportunities for the community to access services and
facilities 5.1.2 Encourage employment opportunities within the Council for
marginalised members of the community 5.1.3 Improve access for people with disabilities 5.1.5 Improve coordination with residents and other service providers Goal Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome Promote Darwin’s culture Key Strategies 5.2.1 Promote and support activities and programs that celebrate cultural
diversity 5.2.2 Create opportunities for the expression of cultural diversity through art 5.3 Support harmony within the community 5.3.2.1.1 Develop and support programs to promote community spirit, cohesion
and safety Goal Promote Brand Darwin Outcome Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.4 Strengthen international relationships through Sister Cities and other
activities. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertinent to this report. CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: Nil. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: No immediate public relations implications have been identified in respect to this report however there is potential media interest in any Council activity and potential issues or media interest is brought to the attention of the General Manager, Community and Cultural Services.
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2011 COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Nil. This report is informational. DELEGATION: This report is presented for information only. CONSULTATION: Each Community Development Team member has contributed to this report. PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Not pertinent to this report. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE: Not pertinent to this report. RECOMMENDATIONS: That it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT Report Number 11C0121 KH:es entitled Community & Cultural Services Team Report – October 2011, be received and noted. KATIE HEARN A/GENERAL MANAGER
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Ms Katie Hearn on 8930 0560 or k.hearn@darwin.nt.gov.au
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DATE: 07/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/ OPEN A
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CULTURAL SERVICES
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SUBJECT: HOMELESS CONNECT 2011 EVALUATION & PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 ITEM NO: 9.2 SYNOPSIS: This report seeks Council endorsement for the establishment of Homeless Connect as an annual corporate event and provides an overview of the stakeholder evaluation undertaken following the conduct of Homeless Connect in 2011. PREVIOUS DECISION: DECISION NO.20\2816 (25/05/10) B. THAT Council formally acknowledge and thank those people and organisations that supported Homeless Connect initiative. C. THAT Council acknowledge the excellent work undertaken by the Council Staff, in particular the General Manager Community & Cultural Services, Mr John Banks and the Manager Community Development, Ms Katie Hearn. DECISION NO: 20/2303 (24/11/09) B. THAT Council establish a local Homeless Connect program. GENERAL: Homeless Connect is an initiative of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) in Australia. Originating in the United States, the project has since been adopted in more than 250 American cities, Canada and is now also facilitated by local government in all Australian capitals. Homeless Connect, aims to service the needs of the homeless population by periodically bringing together a range of services in a single location to remove barriers of access, provide practical support
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 and information and linkage to people who are homeless, without shelter or at risk of homelessness. On April 7th 2010, Council delivered its inaugural Homeless Connect event on World Health Day. The event enjoyed a high attendance rate and was bolstered by diverse community and business partnerships. Some 40 plus agencies and community groups supported the event and Council’s evaluation of the program indicated a strong need and motivation to deliver the event as a regular Darwin community activity. Council will be aware that the Federal Government’s State of Australian Cities Report released in early 2010 found that Darwin has the highest rate of homelessness in the country. In context, more than 276 people in every 10,000 are homeless in Darwin on any one night, a rate 39 times higher than Sydney. In 2011, Council hosted Homeless Connect on May 24th on account of the very wet and humid weather and the increased costs associated with hiring weatherproof infrastructure. The number of partnerships from community organisations, business donors, community groups and volunteers increased substantially this year. Volunteer numbers trebled, and in concert, 72 partnerships evolved to deliver Homeless Connect 2011. In addition to the key base services which included dental, medical, legal, housing/accommodation, ID support, government, transport, Medicare, Centrelink and counselling services, the event also attracted a diversity of non government organizations, community groups and donors bolstering guest offerings considerably. From donated hygiene packs, hairdressing services, restaurant prepared bulk hot dishes, bulk mosquito coils, fee waivers for freight, business donations, a cupcake and cookie drive, a widespread donation circle including Council staff and government departments who contributed to Op Shop stock and an ABS hosted community breakfast. The arts and music element was also strong, building on the inclusion and participation elements through the day. PARTNER FEEDBACK & EVALUATION Following this year’s event, a survey of partners was undertaken to help inform future planning. A total of 35 organizations responded to the survey in addition to the numerous feedback emails received. Key findings: Event scheduling 54% of partners (20 respondents) prefer that the event be conducted in the month of May. Event Location 73% of partners (27 respondents) prefer Casuarina pool as the event venue.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 Event Planning and partnerships Each year a community development approach has been employed to build a shared vision. As partners are more familiar with the event and its conduct, a revision of its development was indicated. In shaping the event 45.9% of partners (17) prefer monthly meetings with a maximum of 3 meetings in the event preparation stage, supplemented by electronic communication tools. 29.7% prefer to keep the building process as is, with 21.6% of respondents preferring a Coordination Group. In view of the feedback, a monthly organising meeting will construct the event, coupled with electronic communications. Event service and wellbeing inclusions In participating in the event, all partners are asked to go beyond providing an information stall to include a practical response of some kind. Whilst there has been a high degree of willingness to provide and donate, partners frequently seek advice on what they might be able to provide. This year’s evaluation provides helpful insights for future coordination: 64.9% (24 respondents) would prefer to choose from a list of identified needs. 40.5% (15 respondents) prefer to attend the meetings to find out what is
needed at the time. 5% (2 respondents) expressed interest in purchasing a pre-organised
service/practical element. Guest Outcomes In terms of outcomes, the event attracted upwards of 700 attendees. When service providers reviewed capacity to engage with guests during and post event, the following data rates outcomes with the score of 1 indicating limited outcomes to the score of 5 indicating solid outcomes achieved.
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Engaged with clients who had
not yet accessed service
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(10)
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 Guest Engagement In planning future events, partners were asked to indicate their preference for guest linkage and engagement as a means of ensuring inclusive supported service access. Partners could indicate preference for a number of options ranging from full collaboration by supplying a dedicated staff member to exclusively support guest engagement to seeing the event remain as is, utilising connector volunteers. Data scored as follows; 20% (7 respondents) are interested to trial the provision of a staff member to
join a dedicated guest engagement team for the event. 14.3% (5 respondents) are interested to trial the dedicated guest engagement
team as a model but could not provide staff. 20% (7 respondents) thought a guest engagement team was a positive and
worthwhile model to employ. 20% (7 respondents) were unsure but were interested in developing a guest
engagement model further. 17.1% (7 respondents) would prefer to see this role remain with volunteers.
Community Awareness Whilst evaluation trends can guide the construct and delivery of future Homeless Connect projects, opportunity exists for more robust and purposeful community education activities during event week and in the project lead up period. In 2010, ABC broadcast it’s morning show live from the event and interviewed a range of service providers and event guests enhancing community education activities. This year, the ABC’s Charlie King emceed and contributed greatly to the inclusive and harmonious event ambience. ABC Radio also did live crosses and local print and TV media profiled the event. Generally media reports were complementary, however greater effort can be made to facilitate connection points with service providers and clients with media outlets who are seeking stories and information. Community awareness raising can grow understanding of the causes of homelessness, available services and ways in which our community can be more inclusive. Media opportunities can also be harnessed to help destigmatise homelessness and people who are homeless or without shelter. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Budget Item 05/221040 The conduct of Homeless Connect was achieved over the past 2 years via a time limited operational project budget allocation following the submission of a budget bid each year. Given the events are a national action now undertaken by all Australian
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 capital cities, and Council’s clear commitment to Homeless Connect, it is recommended that an annual budget allocation of $35,000 (plus annual CPI adjustments) be established. ACTION PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative
Relationships Outcome Effectively engage with community Key Strategies Develop ways in which Council can enhance relationships and work collaboratively with Community Groups Goal Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome Facilitate community access and inclusion Key Strategies 5.1.1 Create more opportunities for the community to access services and
facilities 5.1.2 Encourage employment opportunities within the Council for
marginalised members of the community 5.1.3 Improve access for people with disabilities 5.1.5 Improve coordination with residents and other service providers Goal Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome Promote Darwin’s culture
Key Strategies 5.2.1 Promote and support activities and programs that celebrate cultural
diversity 5.2.2 Create opportunities for the expression of cultural diversity through art 5.3 Support harmony within the community 5.3.2.1.1 Develop and support programs to promote community spirit, cohesion
and safety
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. The conduct of Council activities and events are provided for under its existing corporate insurance protections. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: Homeless Connect events nationally generate significant public interest and media attention and any media enquiries are brought to the attention of the General Manager, Community & Cultural Services. The Darwin event generates both complementary and negative commentary and importantly highlights the issue of homelessness on a local level. This report indicates positive scope to build on media and community awareness raising opportunities via the event. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: Nil. CONSULTATION: General Manager Cultural & Community Services Community Development Team Community organization Homeless Connect partners PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Nil pertaining to this report. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE Nil pertaining to this report.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0122 KH:kl entitled Homeless Connect 2011
Evaluation & Program Recommendations for 2012, be received and noted. B. THAT Homeless Connect become an established operational program. C. THAT an annual allocation of $35,000 plus CPI, be referred to 2012/13 budget process for the purpose of establishing Homeless Connect as an annual corporate event. KATIE HEARN A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Katie Hearn on 89300560 or by email k.hearn@darwin.nt.gov.au
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DATE:7/11/2011
REPORT TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A
APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: JB
REPORT NO:
11C0123 JB:mrg
COMMON NO:
1330602
SUBJECT: REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE OCTOBER 2011
ITEM NO: 9.3 SYNOPSIS: This report provides Council with an update of activities undertaken within the Regulatory Services section during October, 2011. GENERAL: CBD Parking During the month of October regulation of CBD parking was carried out by six Rangers regulating all areas of on street CBD parking and off street Council car parks. Rangers actively patrolled the Mall to ensure there were no breaches of the By-Laws. Rangers continued to regulate parking in zone A, B and West Lane car park on Saturdays between the hours of 08.00am and 2.00pm. Rangers continued to regulate parking enforcement in the CBD Plaza (Woolworths) car park. Suburban Parking Rangers conducted regular patrols for suburban parking enforcement. Areas patrolled by Rangers were Cullen Bay, Parap, Nightcliff, Fannie Bay, Hibiscus, Rapid Creek, Alawa, Karama and Stuart Park. The Suburban Rangers regulated all
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A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Jeff Borella on 89300421 or j.borella@darwin.nt.gov.au
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DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE / OPEN A
APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: KC
REPORT NO:
11P0012 KC:md
COMMON NO:
1943023
SUBJECT: LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 2011
ITEM NO: 9.4 SYNOPSIS: This report is the result of a request for a monthly report detailing events and comments relating to Darwin City Council Libraries (DCCL) to be presented to each Community Services Committee meeting. GENERAL: This month we have advertised for a full time Library Assistant made vacant by Tara Harrison’s appointment to the Graduate Librarian position and a Senior Library Technician position made vacant by Lisa Ban’s appointment to the Karama Library Manager position. Verna Macauley also resigned from the libraries after 19 years with Council. Acting Deputy Lord Mayor Jo Sangster officially reopened the Karama Library on Friday 28 October. Since the refurbishment was completed in June this year 238 new members have joined the library. In the past month staff have created a special space in the library for the youth and all youth books are now shelved in this area. It has been very popular with the many young people who visit the library after school. Casuarina Library was closed for repairs and maintenance to the air-conditioner on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 October. The library reopened as scheduled on Sunday 23 October. The Learning, Living, Leisure program is available at all libraries. The sessions cater for small groups to receive introductory instruction on how to use the Internet and email. The Casuarina and City Libraries have Internet Clubs for customers to join once they have completed the introductory lesson.
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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 11P0012 KC:md SUBJECT: LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 2011 Wireless Internet at Casuarina Library is very popular with customers. Conditions allow library members a download of 100Mb daily with no time limit and visitors can receive up to one hour free access. In the first four days of offering free access to visitors, there were 20 unique users and 32 sessions. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Guidelines have been established with our contracted library supplier, James Bennett for the outsourcing of selecting resources for Karama Library. This year’s large print funding allocation from the library resource allocation has now been fully spent and items are in transit. A further order of large print and spoken word books from an outstanding credit with Southern Scene (the Australian supplier of large print and spoken word items) has been finalised. The new additions will greatly boost these popular collections at all libraries. In addition to this we have also exchanged the spoken word and large print collections between the four libraries to share the titles around. Overall we have added a total of 1373 new items to the libraries in the past month. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES: Storytime and Babes’n’Books sessions continue to be well attended, particularly Babes’n’Books with up to 42 babies together with parents and grandparents at sessions. A special Halloween Storytime with Breakfast was held at the City Library on Saturday 29 October. Library staff conducted a storytime during Children’s Week celebrations at the Jingili Water Gardens. Staff promoted the children’s services to the groups and joined new members. Audience response to our program and interest in the stand was positive. Kaos at Karama Library on the last Thursday of the month was another huge group of fifty three very enthusiastic, loud and excited young people, including forty female students from Kormilda College. Kathy O’Brien conducted a felting workshop for the children. The Caught Read Handed (junior book club) and Read Hot Readers (youth book club) are held at the Casuarina Library each fortnight during school terms. A consistent number of children attend both groups with new children joining the groups on a regular basis. The October School Holiday Program went well with the theme of ‘Woolly Wonders’. One of our lifelong library customers Margaret Stehouwer was invited to assist with the delivery of the activities. Activities on offer were varied including, woollen key rings, learning to knit, making god eyes and weaving. The program proved to be a resounding success with all libraries fully booked and some amazing woolly wonders created, along with very colourful weaving and god eyes made. It was great to see boys having a go at the knitting. Library staff, together with Margaret, made a great team with many families giving praise to the program and feeling proud of what they had learnt and achieved in the sessions. A total of 134 children participated in the activities.
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 11P0012 KC:md SUBJECT: LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 2011 Attendence Casuarina 58 Children 27 Parents City 25 Children 18 Parents Nightcliff 23 Children 14 Parents Karama 28 Children 21 Parents We also screened the ‘Shaun the Sheep’ DVD series at Casuarina Library on three days of the holidays, with approximately 54 children and parents attending. DISPLAYS/EVENTS: All libraries are participating in the Darwin Fridge Festival. Each library has a recycled fridge in the library. Library customers are invited to compose a poem with magnetic letters stuck on the fridge and enter the poetry competition. Australian Poet in Residence Sandra Thibodeaux presented a poetry workshop at Casuarina Library on Saturday 29 October to assist aspiring poets. Manunda Terrace Primary School has a display of children’s artwork behind the circulation desk at Karama Library. The children have been bringing their parents to the library to see their artwork. The Darwin Quilt from the Environment Protection Authority NT is also on display at Karama Library. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING: The Public Libraries in the Northern Territory (PLNT) meeting was held in October. Library staff from Alice Springs, Palmerston, Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory Library and Darwin gathered for the annual face to face meeting. Items for discussion were, one library card for the NT, social media use in public libraries, e-audio books. Library staff attended a showcase of projects at the Northern Territory Library and brought back some great suggestions to the team. Ten staff attended the biennial Top End Symposium, themed ‘Connecting to the Information Future’ on 7 and 8 October. The City Library Manager Lynette Loone presented a short paper co-written with Emma Darby. It was titled ‘Social Media Builds Connections’ and was about DCCL’s use of Twitter. It was well received. Key note speakers of note at the symposium were Christine Mackenzie, CEO of Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Margaret Allen, CEO State Library of WA and Ellen Forsyth, Consultant for Public Library Services with the State Library of NSW. A great program with discussions focused on how libraries can use new and emerging technologies to connect citizens to information and services. It presented many ideas for public libraries. All staff who attended have submitted reports to the DCC Training and Development Officer.
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choices Goal Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome Facilitate community access and inclusion Key Strategies 5.1.1 Create more opportunities for the community to access services and
facilities LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil. CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: Nil. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: No immediate public relations implications have been identified in respect to this report. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Nil.
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COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Karen Conway on 8930 0210 or k.conway@darwin.nt.gov.au
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ENCL: NO DARWIN CITY COUNCIL
DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES & CULTURAL
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: AG
REPORT NO:
11C0130 AG:es
COMMON NO:
2064968
SUBJECT: MEMORIAL PLAQUE FOR GREG MCNAMARA AND LENA YALI AT
THE DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
ITEM NO: 9.5 SYNOPSIS: This report addresses Decision No.20\4291 (16/08/11): THAT a report be prepared for Council in relation to a Memorial Plaque for Greg McNamara and Lena Yali at the Darwin Entertainment Centre in the wake of their recent and unexpected death. This report describes a suggested process for actioning the Memorial Plaque, including family consultation, design and unveiling at the Darwin Entertainment Centre and is presented for Council’s consideration. GENERAL: Troppo Architects Directors Lena Yali’s and Greg McNamara contribution to the Darwin community was unexpectedly shortened when they were tragically killed in a vehicle accident in August 2011.
In view of their great contribution to the Darwin built environment Council resolved to pay tribute by way of a Memorial Plaque. A Memorial Plaque presents opportunity for a positive acknowledgement of the couple’s significant and unique contribution to the Darwin landscape and community.
Two sites have been identified for the location of the Memorial Plaque in the Darwin Entertainment Centre Precinct. Each has particular strengths:
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DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE Option (1)
Option (1) is on the street level is readily accessible 24hrs and is adjacent to existing signage that features a description of the process and contribution of Greg McNamara and Lena Yali. Therefore the Memorial Plaque will be in context of the adjacent signage. It is likely that the plaque will be of H130 x W90cms.
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Option (2) is on the upper level overlooking the Grand VerandaH, provides a preeminent vista of the work of Greg McNamara and Lena Yali, however is accessible only whilst the Centre is hosting an event. Council should note that Greg and Lena contributed substantially to the upgrade of the DEC Grand Verandah. It is proposed the Memorial Plaque design, wording and location is undertaken in consultation and in alliance with the wishes of the McNamara and Yali families and more generally Troppo designs. An official unveiling to a select assembly (approximately 50 – 70) including family, friends, Elected Members and the local community of Architects with speeches and refreshments will be hosted by Council at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: To enable the fabrication and install of the Memorial Plaque and unveiling event a budget allocation of $5000 from the Arts Operational budget 2011/2012 is recommended.
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DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.2 Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.3 Celebrate the city’s evolution LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: The Memorial Plaque and its unveiling at Council’s Darwin Entertainment Centre presents opportunity for a positive acknowledgement of Greg and Lena’s significant contribution to the Darwin landscape and community. There is potential media interest in any Council activity and any media interest is brought to the attention of the General Manager, Cultural & Community Services. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: Requires a full Council decision. CONSULTATION: McNamara and Yali families, Troppo designs. Darwin Entertainment Centre.
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DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Nil. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE Signage is subject of main report. RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0130 AG:es entitled Memorial Plaque for Greg
McNamara and Lena Yali at the Darwin Entertainment Centre, be received and noted.
B. THAT Council deliver in alliance with the wishes of the McNamara and Yali
families and Troppo designs a Memorial Plaque at the Darwin Entertainment Centre and that an unveiling event is hosted.
C. THAT Council nominate: Option (1) Street level signage, Darwin Entertainment Centre OR Option (2) Level two signage, Darwin Entertainment Centre as its preferred site for the Memorial Plaque. ALLISON GRAY KATIE HEARNARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
A/GENERAL MANAGERCOMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Ms Alison Gray on 89300674 or a.gray@darwin.nt.gov.au
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ENCL: YES DARWIN CITY COUNCIL
DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: NM
REPORT NO:
11C0131 NM:es
COMMON NO:
2086625
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2011/2012 - 2ND ROUND OF
APPLICATIONS
ITEM NO: 9.6 SYNOPSIS: Applications for funding through Council’s Second Round of 2011/2012 Community Grants Program were invited on 10 September 2011 with a closing date for submissions of 14 October 2011. This report provides an overview of the twenty eight [28] applications received through this round (Attachment A) and recommends funding for eleven [11] projects to the total value of $50,367.00. The projects recommended for funding or part funding meet the Community Grants Program Guidelines and are deemed to be of benefit to the broader community of Darwin. GENERAL: PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\4214 (26/07/11) B. THAT Council allocate $5,000.00 from the Community Grants Program out of
round funds 2011/2012 to Happy Yess Community Arts Inc. towards the Happy Yess All Ages Gigs project.
Decision No. 20\3990 (31/05/11) B. THAT the following grant applications for the 1st Round of the 2011/2012
Community Grants Program be recommended for approval and referred to Council:
i) Catholic Care NT $2,000 ii) Cancer Council NT Inc In-kind $2,600
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APPLICATIONS
iii) Australian Red Cross $4,895 iv) Darwin Cycling Club $2,000 v) Northern Territory Multiple Birth Club $860 vi) African-Australian Friendship Association $4,500 vii) Breakdance NT (sponsoring body Darwin Community Arts Inc) $5,000 viii)Darwin and Districts Pipes and Drums $2,470 ix) ‘Life. Be in it’ NT $2,000 x) Carpentaria Disability Services Inc $5,000 xi) Alzheimer’s Australia NT Inc $2,300 xii) Arts Access Darwin (sponsoring body Darwin Community Arts Inc) $6,000 xiii)PLAN: The Planning Action Network Inc $3,500
Total $43,125 REPORT In 2004 Council established ‘Community Grants Program' with a funding pool of $100,000 per annum to support and assist community organisations in the development of activities and or services that benefit the broader Darwin community. Under the program, a pool of funds is identified from which community organisations are invited to make application for funding for various community projects. The funding level of the Community Grant Program is $100,000 per annum and is disbursed bi-annually in July and January each year. The Second Round of 2011/2012 Community Grants Program attracted 28 applications seeking grants to the total of $199,515.50. A summary detailing second round applications is attached (Matrix A) and includes Council officers’ recommendations against the selection criteria. Copies of full applications are available for perusal should the Committee have any specific queries. In total, 11 applications have been recommended for funding by Council officers to the total value of $50,367.00. The projects have been prioritised on the basis of outcomes in context of maximum benefit to the Darwin community. 5 applications have been recommended for the total amount applied for, whilst 6 applications have been recommended for partial funding due to limited amount of available grant funding. CONCLUSION The attached matrix presents a summary of applications received through the Second Round of 2011/2012 Community Grants Program for the Community Services Committee to consider and shortlist those it elects to fund. The funding available for distribution in the Second Round 2011/2012 is approximately $56,000.00. Council officer’s comment is provided for the Committee's consideration.
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APPLICATIONS The report recommends funding for 11 projects to the total value of $50,367.00. The recommended projects meet the eligibility criteria of the Community Grants Program Guidelines and are deemed to be of benefit to the broader community of Darwin. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: In 2004, Council resolved to introduce a $100,000 Community Grants Program sponsorship pool to be allocated in two equal amounts bi-annually (Budget Item. 221006/300/320). Of this, an amount of $15,000 is to be withheld to allow consideration of any submission of interest to Council for out of round funding. Following distribution of funds to the value of $43,125 under the 1st round of the 2011/2012 Community Grants Program and allocation of $5,000 for an out of round funding request in July 2011, funding of approximately $56,000 is available in the 2011/2012 Community Grants Program budget. As the demand for out of round grant funding for the remainder of the financial year is anticipated to be low, it is recommended that funding of $50,367 be distributed for community projects in the current round of funding, with approximately $5,600 remaining for out of round requests. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 5 Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome 5.3 Support harmony within the community Key Strategies 5.3.2 Develop and support programs to promote community spirit, cohesion and
safety Community organisations entering agreements with Council for grants are to be held accountable for grant funds provided. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil.
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APPLICATIONS CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: There are no environmental implications arising in relation to matters contained in this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: Council will be acknowledged and promoted as a sponsor with any grant provided. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: There are no community safety and security implications arising from matters contained in this report. DELEGATION: Nil. CONSULTATION: The grant program was widely advertised through the print media and promoted on Council’s website. PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Nil. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE All projects will be required to publicly acknowledge Council’s support.
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APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0131 NM:es entitled Community Grants Program
2011/2012 - 2nd Round Of Applications, be received and noted. B. THAT the following grant applications for the Second Round of the 2011/2012
Community Grants Program be recommended for approval and referred to Council:
i) Vietnamese Community in Australia NT Chapter Inc $4,000 ii) St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc $3,845 iii) NT Writers Centre Inc $7,760 iv) Darwin Community Arts $6,000 v) Multicultural Council of the NT Inc $5,000 vi) Hoggies Uni Netball Club (sponsoring body Darwin Netball Assoc Inc) $1,742 vii) Avicultural Society of the Northern Territory Inc $1,020 viii)The Congolese Community of the NT Inc $5,000 ix) Corrugated Iron Youth Arts Inc $5,000 x) Ausdance NT Inc $5,000 xi) Top End women’s Legal Service Inc $6,000
Total $50,367 NANCY McCANN KATIE HEARNCOMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER A/GENERAL MANAGER
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Mrs Nancy McCann on 8930 0645 or n.mccann@darwin.nt.gov.au
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116
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
1
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
1
Vie
tnam
ese
Com
mun
ity in
A
ustr
alia
– N
T
Cha
pter
Inc
New
Sha
ded
Are
a fo
r C
hild
ren
at V
ietn
ames
e C
omm
unity
Cen
tre
Thi
s pr
ojec
t will
pro
vide
a
shad
ed,
gras
sed
and
land
scap
ed a
rea
for
child
ren
and
all u
sers
of
the
com
mun
ity c
entr
e.
$4,0
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
d
esig
n, s
had
e st
ruct
ure
an
d
lan
dsc
apin
g o
f th
e g
rou
nd
/flo
or)
The
pro
ject
will
sta
rt
as s
oon
as fu
nds
beco
me
ava
ilabl
e.
A
part
from
bei
ng u
sed
as a
pla
ygro
und
for
child
ren,
this
will
als
o be
use
d as
a
trai
ning
are
a fo
r ch
ildre
n in
som
e ou
tdoo
r ac
tiviti
es.
T
he u
pgra
ded
outd
oor
area
will
be
used
at
eve
nts
for
seni
ors.
The
are
a w
ill a
lso
be u
sed
as a
n ov
erflo
w a
rea
for
larg
e co
mm
unity
get
to
geth
ers
at im
port
ant
even
ts s
uch
as
Chr
istm
as, N
ew Y
ears
etc
.
Yes
. $1
,180
- 1
st r
ound
20
08/2
009.
-
$1,5
00 -
2nd
rou
nd
2009
/201
0.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Fu
ll f
un
din
g o
f $4
,000
. P
roje
ct w
ill e
nhan
ce u
sabi
lity
of
com
mun
ity c
entr
e.
2 S
tuar
t Par
k N
eigh
bour
hood
&
Chi
ld C
are
Cen
tre
‘Mul
ticul
tura
l Res
ourc
es
Pro
ject
’ T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
road
en
child
ren
and
fam
ily
awar
enes
s of
mul
ticul
tura
lism
an
d cu
ltura
l com
pete
ncie
s w
ithin
our
com
mun
ity.
$1,1
78.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
te
ach
ing
reso
urc
esfr
om
Mo
der
n
Tea
chin
g A
ids)
Thi
s w
ill b
e an
on
goin
g pr
ogra
m th
at
will
be
refle
cted
with
in
the
who
le s
ervi
ce in
co
njun
ctio
n w
ith a
va
riety
of a
ctiv
ities
an
d ex
perie
nces
.
C
hild
ren,
fam
ilies
and
edu
cato
rs w
ill
dire
ctly
ben
efit
from
this
ong
oing
pro
ject
th
roug
h co
ntin
ual l
earn
ing
and
deve
lopm
ent o
f res
pect
and
un
ders
tand
ing
for
othe
rs w
ithin
thei
r co
mm
unity
.
Thr
ough
pro
vidi
ng c
hild
ren
with
a r
ange
of
res
ourc
es, a
long
with
inte
ntio
nal
lear
ning
opp
ortu
nitie
s, th
ey w
ill d
evel
op
cultu
ral a
war
enes
s an
d va
lues
reg
ardi
ng
a m
ultic
ultu
ral s
ocie
ty.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
3 S
ande
rson
Mid
dle
Sch
ool
‘San
ders
on U
nder
the
Sta
rs’
The
aim
is to
bui
ld s
tron
g pa
rtne
rshi
ps b
etw
een
stud
ents
, fa
mili
es,
scho
ols,
re
leva
nt s
ervi
ce p
rovi
ders
, an
d th
e w
ider
Dar
win
co
mm
unity
in o
rder
to
impr
ove
stu
dent
eng
agem
ent
with
sch
ools
and
com
mu
nity
. T
he e
vent
als
o ai
ms
to b
uild
co
nnec
tedn
ess
with
in t
he
who
le D
arw
in c
omm
unity
.
$9,9
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
fo
od
, co
nsu
mab
les,
p
rize
s an
d L
ife
Be
In It
act
ivit
ies)
San
ders
on M
iddl
e S
choo
l pro
pose
s to
ho
ld t
heir
who
le
com
mun
ity e
vent
in
wee
k 8
of t
he s
econ
d sc
hool
ter
m in
Jun
e 20
12 b
etw
een
5pm
an
d 8p
m.
S
tude
nts
with
in th
e D
arw
in a
nd
Pal
mer
ston
reg
ions
, pa
rent
s of
stu
dent
s,
scho
ol s
taff,
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ce
prov
ider
s, a
nd th
e co
mm
unity
in g
ener
al
will
ben
efit
from
San
ders
on U
nder
the
Sta
rs in
var
ious
way
s.
T
he w
hole
Dar
win
com
mun
ity w
ill
dire
ctly
ben
efit
as th
e ev
ent p
rom
otes
po
sitiv
e so
cial
inte
ract
ion,
res
pect
for
othe
rs,
a sh
arin
g of
kno
wle
dge
and
mul
ticul
tura
l com
mun
ity s
pirit
.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
4 T
he D
arw
in S
ailin
g C
lub
Inc
(DS
C)
‘The
Yac
htin
g A
ustr
alia
Litt
le
Tac
ker
Pro
gram
’ T
he D
arw
in S
ailin
g C
lub
wis
hes
to e
xpan
d th
eir
sail
trai
ning
pro
gram
to in
clud
e pr
imar
y sc
hool
age
d ch
ildre
n.
The
pro
gram
will
offe
r ch
ildre
n be
twee
n th
e ag
es o
f 5
to 1
0 th
e op
port
unity
to
lear
n sa
iling
ski
lls u
sing
saf
e,
easy
to h
andl
e di
nghi
es
calle
d O
zi O
pti.
$10,
000.
00
(Fu
nd
ing
to
be
exp
end
ed o
n 7
x
Ozi
Op
ti T
ack
er
din
gh
ies,
del
iver
y to
Dar
win
an
d
safe
ty e
qu
ipm
ent)
The
Yac
htin
g A
ustr
alia
Litt
le
Tac
kers
sai
l pro
gram
is
pla
nned
to
com
men
ce in
May
20
12 a
t the
sta
rt o
f th
e dr
y se
ason
. The
ve
nue
for
trai
ning
will
be
at t
he D
arw
in
Sai
ling
Clu
b, A
tkin
s D
rive,
Fan
nie
Bay
.
D
arw
in P
rimar
y S
choo
l stu
dent
s w
ill b
e th
e m
ain
bene
ficia
ries
of t
his
proj
ect a
s sa
il tr
aini
ng is
cur
rent
ly o
nly
avai
labl
e to
ol
der
stud
ents
as
the
trai
ning
din
ghie
s ar
en’t
suita
ble
for
youn
ger
sailo
rs.
T
he p
urch
ase
of a
flee
t of O
zi O
pti
ding
hies
will
allo
w th
e D
arw
in S
ailin
g C
lub
to p
rovi
de s
ailin
g le
sson
s fo
r pr
imar
y sc
hool
bas
ed s
port
s pr
ogra
ms
and
also
to
juni
ors
afte
r sc
hool
and
du
ring
scho
ol h
olid
ays.
The
pro
ject
will
pro
vide
a p
rope
rly
stru
ctur
ed Y
acht
ing
Aus
tral
ia p
rogr
am t
o en
cour
age
prim
ary
scho
ol a
ged
part
icip
atio
n in
the
spo
rt o
f sa
iling
.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
117
117
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
2
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
5
Roy
al L
ife S
avin
g S
ocie
ty N
orth
ern
Ter
ritor
y
‘Wat
er S
afet
y on
Whe
els’
T
his
Dar
win
com
mun
ity
initi
ativ
e w
ill p
rovi
de a
mob
ile
plat
form
for
Roy
al L
ife S
avin
g S
ocie
ty N
T to
del
iver
ser
vice
s an
d re
sour
ces
to a
ddre
ss
wat
er s
afet
y ed
ucat
ion
to t
he
Dar
win
com
mun
ity.
$10,
000.
00
(Fu
nd
ing
to
be
exp
end
ed o
n W
ate
rS
afet
y o
n W
hee
ls
trai
ler,
tra
iler
si
gn
age
and
re
gis
trat
ion
)
Wat
er S
afet
y on
W
heel
s is
an
ongo
ing
show
case
tha
t w
ill b
e us
ed t
hrou
ghou
t th
e fin
anci
al y
ear.
It
will
be
pre
sent
in r
emot
e,
regi
onal
, ru
ral a
nd
urba
n co
mm
uniti
es.
T
his
proj
ect w
ill b
enef
it al
l Dar
win
re
side
nts
and
visi
tors
, in
clud
ing
fam
ilies
an
d yo
uth.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
RLS
NT
is a
ben
efic
iary
of C
ounc
il fu
nds
in o
ther
pro
gram
s.
6 S
t Jo
hn A
mbu
lanc
e A
ustr
alia
(N
T)
Inc
‘Aut
omat
ic E
xter
nal
Def
ibril
lato
r T
rain
ing
Uni
ts fo
r D
arw
in B
ased
Vol
unte
ers’
S
eeks
fund
ing
to e
nabl
e th
e pu
rcha
se o
f 3 x
Lae
rdal
AE
D
Tra
iner
II
units
, w
hich
ass
ist
in e
duca
ting
the
effe
ctiv
e us
e of
an
Aut
omat
ic E
xter
nal
Def
ibril
lato
r (A
ED
) an
d w
ill
ensu
re o
ur v
olun
teer
s ar
e gi
ven
‘han
ds-o
n’ tr
aini
ng
oppo
rtun
ities
in t
he u
se o
f A
ED
’s.
$3,8
44.5
0 (D
etai
led
bu
dg
et
pro
vid
ed).
It is
ant
icip
ated
that
as
soon
as
fund
ing
beco
mes
ava
ilabl
e,
the
3 x
Laer
dal A
ED
T
rain
er I
I un
its w
ill b
e pu
rcha
sed.
S
t Joh
n N
T V
olun
teer
s.
M
embe
rs o
f th
e pu
blic
with
in th
e D
arw
in
com
mun
ity.
Yes
. $2
,035
2nd
rou
nd
2008
/200
9.
$2,0
35 1
st r
ound
20
09/2
010.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Fu
ll f
un
din
g o
f $3
,845
. P
roje
ct w
ill e
nhan
ce s
ervi
ces
that
S
t Joh
n A
mbu
lanc
e N
T p
rovi
des
to th
e en
tire
Dar
win
com
mun
ity.
7 N
orth
ern
Ter
ritor
y C
ricke
t ‘G
et In
2Cric
ket B
each
Meg
a C
linic
Day
’ N
T C
ricke
t wan
ts to
hol
d a
Get
‘In2
Cric
ket’
Bea
ch
Cric
ket D
ay. B
each
cric
ket,
as a
life
styl
e fo
rm o
f cric
ket,
is a
n id
eal f
orm
at fo
r in
trod
ucin
g th
e ga
me
of
cric
ket a
s fu
n to
cul
tura
lly a
nd
lingu
istic
ally
div
erse
cul
ture
s be
yond
thos
e w
ho a
re
trad
ition
ally
exp
osed
thro
ugh
scho
ol a
ctiv
ity.
$9,4
50.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
C
rick
et A
us
tral
ia
Meg
a C
linic
Kit
, F
licx
Mat
ch P
itch
, F
licx
Pit
ch C
arry
C
rad
le).
The
mor
ning
of
Sat
urda
y 2
June
20
12.
The
loca
tion
will
be
sub
ject
to C
ounc
il ap
prov
al b
ut it
is
hope
d to
hav
e th
e ac
tivity
at M
indi
l B
each
.
T
he D
arw
in c
omm
unity
.
Nor
ther
n T
errit
ory
Cric
ket.
D
arw
in C
ricke
t Clu
b.
W
arat
ahs
Cric
ket C
lub.
Nig
htcl
iff C
ricke
t Clu
b.
T
racy
Vill
age
Cric
ket C
lub.
PIN
T C
ricke
t Clu
b.
D
arw
in C
ity C
ounc
il.
N
T G
ove
rnm
ent.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
8 R
ince
Na
‘h E
irean
n D
arw
in Ir
ish
Dan
ce
‘Em
ploy
a F
ully
Qua
lifie
d T
each
er in
Iris
h D
ance
’ P
roje
ct is
to e
mpl
oy a
fully
qu
alifi
ed t
each
er in
Iris
h D
anci
ng t
o te
ach
the
entir
e sc
hool
. T
he te
ache
rs a
t th
e m
omen
t are
not
qua
lifie
d.
$1,5
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
fee
s fo
r fu
lly
qu
alif
ied
Ir
ish
dan
ce
inst
ruct
or)
.
We
hope
to
impl
emen
t thi
s pr
ojec
t ea
rly in
the
2012
.
E
very
one
in D
arw
in w
ho le
arns
Iris
h D
ance
.
The
Dar
win
com
mun
ity w
ill b
enef
it as
th
e Ir
ish
Dan
ce g
roup
per
form
at m
any
com
mun
ity e
vent
s.
Yes
. $2
,500
1st r
ound
20
10/2
011.
R
EC
OM
ME
ND
AT
ION
: N
o.
P
roje
ct is
wor
thy
but g
rant
fund
ing
is li
mite
d an
d de
man
d ha
s be
en
high
in th
e cu
rren
t Com
mun
ity
Gra
nt fu
ndin
g ro
und.
118
118
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
3
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
9
Sta
rfis
h S
wim
Gro
up
Spo
nsor
ing
body
–
Dis
able
d S
port
s A
ssoc
iatio
n of
the
NT
‘Sta
rfis
h S
wim
Pro
gram
’ T
he o
bjec
tives
are
to
ensu
re
that
chi
ldre
n w
ith d
isab
ility
ca
n le
arn
to s
wim
at t
heir
own
pace
and
to b
ecom
e co
nfid
ent i
n w
ater
as
they
ga
in th
e ab
ility
to s
wim
.
$8,9
40.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
P
rog
ram
Inst
ruct
or
and
insu
ran
ce).
Hen
bury
Sch
ool P
ool
com
men
cing
3
Janu
ary
2012
.
C
hild
ren
with
dis
abili
ty a
ged
betw
een
5 –
13 y
ears
. Y
es.
$5,8
00 1
st r
ound
20
10/2
011.
R
EC
OM
ME
ND
AT
ION
: N
o.
P
roje
ct is
wor
thy
but g
rant
fund
ing
is li
mite
d an
d de
man
d ha
s be
en
high
in th
e cu
rren
t Com
mun
ity
Gra
nt fu
ndin
g ro
und.
10
NT
Writ
ers
Cen
tre
‘The
Wor
dSto
rm N
atio
nal
Indi
geno
us E
ditin
g F
orum
an
d M
usic
Con
cert
’ T
o pa
y fo
r pr
ofes
sion
al fe
es
for
seve
n D
arw
in b
ased
In
dige
nous
writ
ers
(tw
o of
th
em In
dige
nous
you
th)
to
spea
k at
the
For
um, t
o pa
y m
usic
ian’
s an
d fo
r as
sist
ance
w
ith v
enue
hire
and
cat
erin
g.
$7,7
60.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
sp
eaki
ng
an
d
read
ing
fee
s,
per
form
anc
e fe
es,
hir
e o
f co
nce
rt
ven
ue
and
ch
airs
, m
arke
tin
g a
nd
ca
teri
ng
- d
etai
led
b
ud
get
pro
vid
ed).
The
Nat
iona
l In
dige
nous
Edi
ting
For
um w
ill t
ake
plac
e at
Bro
wns
Mar
t T
heat
re o
n F
riday
10
May
201
2.
D
arw
in b
ased
Ind
igen
ous
writ
ers
and
mus
icia
ns.
D
arw
in g
ener
al p
ublic
will
hav
e th
e op
port
unity
to
atte
nd a
fre
e N
atio
nal
For
um w
here
som
e of
Aus
tral
ia’s
top
Indi
geno
us a
utho
rs w
ill r
ead
from
thei
r w
ork
and
resp
ecte
d In
dige
nous
m
usic
ians
will
per
form
.
The
For
um w
ill a
ttra
ct n
atio
nal
publ
ishe
rs a
nd e
dito
rs w
hich
may
lead
to
pub
licat
ion
oppo
rtun
ities
for
loca
l w
riter
s.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Fu
ll F
un
din
g o
f $7
,760
. P
roje
ct w
ill s
how
case
loca
l tal
ent
to a
nat
iona
l aud
ienc
e an
d w
ill
crea
te d
evel
opm
ent o
ppor
tuni
ties
for
loca
l art
ists
11
Dar
win
Com
mun
ity
Art
s ‘M
y S
iste
rs K
itche
n C
omm
unity
Din
ners
’ D
CA
is s
eeki
ng f
undi
ng to
su
ppor
t mon
thly
Com
mu
nity
D
inne
rs.
$7,9
68.0
0 (D
etai
led
bu
dg
et
pro
vid
ed).
The
pro
ject
will
in
clud
e 8
com
mun
ity
dinn
ers
on th
e fir
st
Mon
day
in F
ebru
ary,
M
arch
, Apr
il, M
ay,
June
, Jul
y, A
ugus
t an
d S
epte
mbe
r in
M
alak
.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
e ca
tere
d fo
r an
d co
ordi
nate
d by
the
part
icip
ants
of M
y S
iste
rs K
itche
n. T
his
even
t w
ill a
ttra
ct a
w
ide
cros
s-se
ctio
n of
par
ticip
ants
from
M
alak
and
the
wid
er r
egio
n in
clud
ing
Indo
nesi
an, F
ilipi
no, E
ast T
imor
ese,
T
amil,
Indi
geno
us, N
ew G
uine
an,
Afr
ican
and
bro
ader
com
mun
ity.
T
he m
onth
ly g
athe
rings
will
pro
vide
a
sens
e of
com
mun
ity a
mon
gst
loca
l re
side
nts
who
rep
rese
nt a
bro
ad c
ross
se
ctio
n of
cul
tura
l bac
kgro
unds
.
The
Com
mu
nity
Din
ners
enc
oura
ge
inte
ract
ions
bet
wee
n di
vers
e cu
lture
s an
d co
mm
uni
ties
by p
rovi
ding
a s
afe
and
secu
re e
nviro
nmen
t for
fam
ilies
to
com
e to
geth
er to
sha
re s
torie
s, r
ecip
es
and
food
, in
crea
sing
the
con
fiden
ce,
skill
s an
d se
lf es
teem
of
the
part
icip
ants
.
Yes
. In
-kin
d su
ppor
t to
th
e va
lue
of $
400
for
2011
Frid
ge F
estiv
al$1
0,00
0 S
peci
al
Pur
pose
Gra
nt fo
r 20
10 F
ridge
Fes
tival
$10,
000
Spe
cial
P
urpo
se G
rant
for
2009
Dar
win
Frin
ge
Fes
tival
.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Par
t F
un
din
g o
f $6
,000
. P
roje
ct w
ill p
rovi
de o
ngoi
ng
mon
thly
com
mun
ity e
vent
s th
at
will
enc
oura
ge in
tera
ctio
n be
twee
n re
side
nts
and
prov
ide
a se
nse
of c
omm
unity
in t
he
nort
hern
sub
urbs
are
a of
Dar
win
.
12
Rot
ary
Clu
b of
D
arw
in N
orth
Inc
‘Rot
aKat
2’
The
Rot
aKat
pro
gram
is
desi
gned
to
help
chi
ldre
n w
ho h
ave
chal
leng
ing
beha
viou
ral p
atte
rns
lear
n to
sa
il a
Hob
ie 1
6 ca
tam
aran
.
$10,
000.
00
(Fu
nd
ing
to
be
exp
end
ed o
n H
ob
i e16
, in
sura
nce
an
d
trai
nin
g f
or
stu
den
ts, s
tora
ge
and
sai
lin
g
faci
litie
s).
The
Rot
aKat
pro
gram
is
an
ongo
ing
initi
ativ
e of
the
Rot
ary
Clu
b of
D
arw
in N
orth
that
is
curr
ently
run
ning
for
the
third
con
secu
tive
year
. The
pro
gram
ru
ns fr
om e
arly
Apr
il to
Nov
em
ber
each
ye
ar.
T
he c
hild
ren
them
selv
es th
at s
uffe
r fr
om
eith
er p
sych
osoc
ial c
halle
nges
or
med
ical
issu
es c
ausi
ng c
halle
ngin
g be
havi
ours
.
The
fam
ilies
and
car
ers
of th
ese
child
ren.
Stu
dent
s fr
om C
harle
s D
arw
in
Uni
vers
ity.
Yes
. $2
,000
1st r
ound
20
08/2
009.
R
EC
OM
ME
ND
AT
ION
: N
o.
P
roje
ct is
wor
thy
but g
rant
fund
ing
is li
mite
d an
d de
man
d ha
s be
en
high
in th
e cu
rren
t Com
mun
ity
Gra
nt fu
ndin
g ro
und.
119
119
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
4
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
13
N
atio
nal T
rust
of
Aus
tral
ia (
Nor
ther
n T
errit
ory)
‘Goy
der’s
Day
’ T
his
proj
ect i
s to
cel
ebra
te
and
com
me
mor
ate
the
arriv
al
of G
oyde
r a
nd h
is p
arty
on
5 F
ebru
ary
1869
to s
urve
y an
d m
ap th
e to
wn
of P
alm
erst
on
(now
Dar
win
) an
d su
rrou
ndin
g co
untr
y.
$3,5
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
C
oo
rdin
ato
r,
mar
qu
ee h
ire,
ad
min
istr
atio
n,
aud
io v
isu
al
equ
ipm
ent
and
p
ub
lici
ty).
The
Goy
der’
s D
ay
even
t w
ill t
ake
plac
e on
Sun
day
5 F
ebru
ary
2012
.
T
he g
ener
al c
omm
unity
of a
ll ag
es a
nd
in p
artic
ular
ly c
hild
ren
as th
ey w
itnes
s an
his
toric
al r
e-en
actm
ent a
nd g
ain
know
ledg
e in
an
ente
rtai
ning
form
at.
V
isito
rs to
Dar
win
.
Yes
. $2
,000
1st r
ound
20
08/2
009.
R
EC
OM
ME
ND
AT
ION
: N
o.
P
roje
ct is
wor
thy
but g
rant
fund
ing
is li
mite
d an
d de
man
d ha
s be
en
high
in th
e cu
rren
t Com
mun
ity
Gra
nt fu
ndin
g ro
und.
14
Mul
ticul
tura
l Cou
ncil
of th
e N
orth
ern
Ter
ritor
y In
c
OzF
usio
n: a
cel
ebra
tion
of
mul
ticul
tura
l per
form
ance
s on
A
ustr
alia
Day
201
2
$6,0
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g w
ill b
e ex
pen
ded
on
ven
ue
hir
e, P
A/li
gh
ts a
nd
so
un
d s
yste
m h
ire,
fe
es f
or
tech
nic
al
assi
stan
ts,
per
form
er f
ees,
p
rom
oti
on
an
d
adve
rtis
ing
).
Tue
sday
26th
Jan
uary
20
12 fr
om 4
.00p
m to
8.
00pm
at t
he C
ypru
s C
omm
unity
Fun
ctio
n C
entr
e, B
atte
n R
oad,
M
arra
ra.
T
his
will
be
an in
nova
tive
and
exci
ting,
ne
w, f
amily
orie
ntat
ed e
vent
ope
n to
the
who
le c
omm
unity
. E
ntra
nce
will
be
free
.
The
eve
nt w
ill b
e ru
n in
par
tner
ship
with
th
e A
ustr
alia
Day
Cou
ncil
NT
.
The
eve
nt w
ill b
ring
toge
ther
a d
iver
sity
of
cul
tura
l gro
ups
to s
how
case
and
ce
lebr
ate
thei
r ar
tistic
and
cul
tura
l tr
aditi
ons.
Cul
tura
l gro
ups
will
be
enco
urag
ed to
sh
owca
se t
heir
cultu
re t
hrou
gh c
raft
di
spla
ys, f
ood
and
ente
rtai
nmen
t.
The
eve
nt w
ill b
enef
it th
e en
tire
Dar
win
co
mm
unity
but
in p
artic
ular
new
ly
arriv
ed fa
mili
es fr
om c
ultu
rally
div
erse
ba
ckgr
ound
s w
ho a
re a
t ris
k of
soc
ial
isol
atio
n.
Yes
. $1
,400
2nd
rou
nd
2008
/200
9.
$6,2
00 2
nd r
ound
20
10/2
011.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Par
t fu
nd
ing
of
$5,0
00.
Pro
ject
pro
vide
s a
free
, fam
ily
orie
ntat
ed c
omm
unity
eve
nt th
at
will
be
acce
ssib
le t
o th
e w
hole
co
mm
unity
.
15
Hog
gies
Uni
Net
ball
Clu
b (s
pons
orin
g bo
dy D
arw
in N
etba
ll A
ssoc
iatio
n In
c)
Men
torin
g an
d D
evel
opm
ent
Pro
gram
T
he p
roje
ct a
ims
to in
crea
se
part
icip
atio
n in
net
ball
by
prov
idin
g 4
juni
or m
ento
r pr
ogra
ms
and
4 um
pirin
g co
urse
s.
$1,7
42.0
0 (f
un
din
g w
ill b
e ex
pen
ded
on
eq
uip
men
t fo
r u
mp
ire
trai
nin
g,
cou
rt h
ire
and
ad
vert
isin
g).
The
pro
ject
will
co
mm
ence
in M
arch
20
12.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
enef
it ju
nior
pla
yers
by
deve
lopi
ng t
heir
lead
ersh
ip a
nd
umpi
ring
skill
s.
C
onfid
ence
leve
ls a
mon
gst j
unio
r pl
ayer
s w
ill r
ise
as t
heir
kno
wle
dge
and
abili
ties
incr
ease
By
pro
vidi
ng m
ore
qual
ified
um
pire
s th
e pr
ojec
t w
ill im
prov
e ne
tbal
l com
petit
ion
in D
arw
in a
nd u
ltim
atel
y in
crea
se
part
icip
atio
n le
vels
.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Fu
ll f
un
din
g o
f $1
,742
. T
his
proj
ect w
ill d
evel
op
lead
ersh
ip s
kills
and
pro
mot
e ph
ysic
al a
ctiv
ity a
mon
gst y
oung
pe
ople
in th
e D
arw
in c
omm
unity
.
16
Nat
iona
l Hea
rt
Fou
ndat
ion
of
Aus
tral
ia (
Nor
ther
n T
errit
ory
Div
isio
n)
Inc
Hea
rt F
ound
atio
n B
eat a
P
ath
Fam
ily F
un R
un/W
alk
$6,7
50.0
0 (F
un
din
g w
ill b
e ex
pen
ded
on
ad
vert
isin
g/p
rom
ot i
on
, sig
nag
e,
cate
rin
g a
nd
sh
ade
and
eq
uip
men
t h
ire)
,
Dur
ing
Hea
rt W
eek
in
May
201
2.
T
he e
vent
is o
pen
to a
ll D
arw
in
resi
dent
s an
d w
ill p
rom
ote
the
bene
fits
of p
hysi
cal a
ctiv
ity to
the
who
le
com
mun
ity.
A
ll pa
rtic
ipan
ts w
ill r
ecei
ve e
duca
tiona
l m
ater
ial a
bout
hea
rt h
ealth
.
A li
ght,
heal
thy
brea
kfas
t will
be
supp
lied
to p
rom
ote
heal
thy
eatin
g m
essa
ges.
Mon
ey r
aise
d fr
om th
e ev
ent w
ill b
e us
ed t
o pr
oduc
e aw
aren
ess
rais
ing
mat
eria
ls th
at w
ill b
enef
it th
e w
hole
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
120
120
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
5
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
D
arw
in c
omm
unity
.
Hea
rt d
isea
se is
the
lead
ing
sing
le
caus
e of
dea
th in
the
Nor
ther
n T
errit
ory
and
the
aim
of t
he e
vent
is to
rai
se
awar
enes
s an
d re
duce
the
inci
denc
e of
he
art d
isea
se.
17
T
racy
Vill
age
Foo
tbal
l Clu
b A
Pla
ygro
und
4 ou
r K
ids
A p
layg
roun
d w
ill b
e bu
ilt a
t T
racy
Vill
age
foot
ball
oval
$10,
000.
00
(Fu
nd
ing
to
be
exp
end
ed o
n
pla
ygro
un
d
equ
ipm
ent,
so
ftfa
ll an
d s
had
e st
ruct
ure
)
Feb
ruar
y 20
12.
T
he a
im o
f the
pro
ject
is to
ens
ure
that
ch
ildre
n ar
e ac
tive
and
happ
y w
hils
t th
eir
pare
nts
are
play
ing
or w
atch
ing
foot
ball.
The
pla
ygro
und
will
enh
ance
fam
ily
frie
ndly
act
iviti
es a
t the
Tra
cy V
illag
e O
val a
nd p
rom
ote
activ
e re
crea
tiona
l pa
stim
es.
No.
R
equi
red
supp
ortin
g do
cum
enta
tion
(cop
y of
ce
rtifi
cate
of
inco
rpor
atio
n an
d la
test
au
dite
d fin
anci
al
stat
emen
ts)
was
not
su
pplie
d.
No.
R
EC
OM
ME
ND
AT
ION
: N
o.
Fun
ding
app
licat
ion
does
not
m
eet c
omm
unity
gra
nt p
rogr
am
crite
ria.
18
Avi
cultu
ral S
ocie
ty o
f th
e N
orth
ern
Ter
ritor
y In
c
Pur
chas
e of
cag
e fr
onts
and
m
ater
ial t
o m
ake
addi
tiona
l sh
ow b
oxes
. T
he A
vicu
ltura
l Soc
iety
pr
ovid
es a
ll av
iarie
s an
d sh
ow b
oxes
at t
he R
oyal
D
arw
in S
how
and
oth
er
even
ts in
Dar
win
. A
dditi
onal
bo
xes
are
requ
ired
as c
urre
nt
disp
lay
boxe
s ar
e to
o sm
all.
$1,0
20.0
0 (F
un
din
g w
ill b
e ex
pen
ded
on
p
urc
has
e o
f sh
ow
b
ox
fro
nts
, sh
ipp
ing
co
sts
and
o
ther
mat
eria
l co
sts
to c
om
ple
te
con
stru
ctio
n o
f th
e sh
ow
bo
xes)
.
Fro
m J
anua
ry to
Jun
e 20
12 –
in ti
me
for
the
Dar
win
Sho
w in
Jul
y 20
12.
T
he w
hole
Dar
win
com
mun
ity w
ill
bene
fit a
s th
e bi
rd a
nd s
nake
dis
play
s ar
e a
very
pop
ular
par
t of t
he R
oyal
D
arw
in s
how
and
oth
er e
vent
s in
D
arw
in.
A
dditi
onal
dis
play
box
es w
ill p
rovi
de
mor
e ro
om f
or th
e bi
rds
and
snak
es o
n di
spla
y.
C
ondi
tions
for
the
judg
ing
of b
irds
at th
e R
oyal
Dar
win
Sho
w w
ill b
e en
hanc
ed.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Fu
ll f
un
din
g o
f $1
,020
. P
roje
ct w
ill b
enef
it a
broa
d cr
oss
sect
ion
of th
e D
arw
in c
omm
unity
w
ho a
ttend
the
Roy
al D
arw
in
Sho
w a
nd o
ther
loca
l com
mun
ity
even
ts.
19
Art
s on
whe
els
deve
lopm
ent g
roup
(s
pons
orin
g bo
dy
Dar
win
Vis
ual A
rts
Ass
ocia
tion
Inc)
Art
on
whe
els
Art
on
whe
els
tran
sfor
ms
a ca
rgo
van
into
a p
orta
ble
venu
e an
d ai
ms
to tr
ansp
ort
cont
empo
rary
art
to th
e re
side
ntia
l sub
urbs
of D
arw
in.
$10,
000.
00
(Fu
nd
ing
wil
l be
exp
end
ed o
n
arti
sts’
fee
, p
rod
uct
ion
m
ater
ials
, ad
vert
isin
g a
nd
p
rom
oti
on
an
d
dri
ver
sala
ry).
Cur
ator
ial
prep
arat
ions
sta
ge:
July
201
2.
Inst
alla
tion
and
Fab
ricat
ion:
Aug
ust
2012
. E
xhib
ition
sta
ge:
Sep
tem
ber
2012
.
A
rt o
n w
heel
s w
ill tr
avel
thro
ugh
Dar
win
du
ring
a fo
ur w
eek
perio
d in
Sep
tem
ber
2012
, sto
ppin
g at
a n
umbe
r of
pla
ces
with
in e
ach
subu
rb in
clud
ing
shop
ping
ar
eas,
com
mun
ity p
arks
and
mar
kets
.
The
inte
rior
of t
he v
an w
ill b
e cu
stom
-bu
ilt t
o sh
owca
se a
rtw
ork
in v
ario
us
med
ia fo
rms
incl
udin
g vi
deo
wor
ks,
audi
o w
orks
, com
pute
r pr
ogra
mm
ed
wor
ks a
nd fa
ce-t
o-fa
ce w
orks
hops
and
pe
rfor
man
ce.
T
he d
iver
sity
of t
he a
rtw
orks
will
allo
w
part
icip
atio
n by
all
mem
bers
of
the
com
mun
ity,
incl
udin
g th
ose
with
spe
cial
ne
eds.
The
pro
ject
will
pro
vide
an
oppo
rtun
ity
for
artis
ts fr
om th
e N
orth
ern
Ter
ritor
y to
pa
rtic
ipat
e an
d ha
ve th
eir
wor
k sh
owca
sed.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
. T
he ti
min
g of
this
pro
ject
wou
ld
be b
ette
r su
ited
for
gran
t fun
ding
un
der
the
first
rou
nd o
f th
e 20
12/2
013
Com
mun
ity G
rant
s P
rogr
am.
121
121
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
6
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
20
C
ongo
lese
C
omm
unity
in N
T
Inc
Sec
ond
Edi
tion
Con
gole
se
Cul
tura
l Ker
mes
se 2
012
The
Ker
mes
se (
Fes
tival
) ai
ms
to s
hare
Con
gole
se
cultu
re w
ith th
e D
arw
in
com
mun
ity.
$10,
000.
00
(Det
aile
d b
ud
get
p
rovi
ded
).
7th a
nd 8
th A
pril
2012
at
Nig
htcl
iff M
iddl
e S
choo
l.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
enef
it th
e w
hole
Dar
win
co
mm
unity
by
shar
ing
elem
ents
of
Con
gole
se c
ultu
re.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill h
elp
fost
er
unde
rsta
ndin
g be
twee
n th
e C
ongo
lese
an
d al
l oth
er m
embe
rs o
f th
e D
arw
in
com
mun
ity.
T
he F
estiv
al w
ill c
eleb
rate
Con
gole
se
cultu
re a
nd p
rom
ote
the
impo
rtan
ce o
f m
aint
aini
ng t
he C
ongo
lese
cul
ture
.
The
pro
ject
will
ena
ble
the
Con
gole
se
com
mun
ity t
o co
ntrib
ute
to D
arw
in’s
ric
h cu
ltura
l exp
erie
nces
.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Par
t fu
nd
ing
of
$5,0
00.
Pro
ject
will
cel
ebra
te th
e C
ongo
lese
cul
ture
and
will
be
acce
ssib
le to
the
entir
e D
arw
in
com
mun
ity.
21
Nor
ther
n T
errit
ory
Cel
tic C
lub
Inc
2012
Bur
ns S
uppe
r T
he B
urns
Sup
per
com
me
mor
ate
s th
e bi
rthd
ay
of w
ell k
now
n S
cott
ish
poet
, R
ober
t B
urns
and
cel
ebra
tes
Sco
ttis
h cu
lture
with
tr
aditi
onal
Sco
ttis
h fo
od,
mus
ic a
nd d
ance
.
$3,0
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g w
ill b
e p
ut
tow
ard
s th
e co
st o
f en
gag
ing
cu
ltu
ral
per
form
ers
).
Sat
urda
y 28
th J
anua
ry
2012
at t
he H
olid
ay
Inn,
Esp
lana
de.
T
he B
urns
Sup
per
even
t brin
gs to
geth
er
peop
le o
f Sco
ttish
her
itage
and
in
corp
orat
es lo
cal c
ultu
ral d
ance
and
m
usic
gro
ups
incl
udin
g th
e D
arw
in &
D
istr
icts
Pip
es a
nd D
rum
s an
d th
e S
cotti
sh C
ount
ry D
anci
ng A
ssoc
iatio
n.
C
eltic
her
itage
is s
igni
fican
t an
d im
port
ant t
o th
e T
errit
ory
and
this
eve
nt
brin
gs r
ecog
nitio
n an
d a
sens
e of
id
entit
y to
the
wid
er D
arw
in c
omm
uni
ty.
Lo
cal h
ospi
talit
y se
rvic
es p
rovi
ders
will
be
nefit
as
will
loca
l fol
k gr
oups
, th
e D
arw
in a
nd d
istr
icts
Pip
es a
nd D
rum
s an
d th
e S
cott
ish
Cou
ntry
Dan
cing
A
ssoc
iatio
n.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
. T
he ti
min
g of
this
pro
ject
wou
ld
be b
ette
r su
ited
for
gran
t fun
ding
un
der
the
first
rou
nd o
f th
e 20
12/2
013
Com
mun
ity G
rant
s P
rogr
am.
22
Cor
ruga
ted
Iron
Y
outh
Art
s In
c F
amily
Eve
nts:
‘S
nap
It U
p 20
12’
‘Chr
istm
as P
anto
mim
e 20
12’
‘Sna
p It
Up’
has
bee
n ru
nnin
g si
nce
2007
and
off
ers
child
ren,
the
ir f
amili
es a
nd
care
rs o
ppor
tuni
ties
to
enga
ge in
cre
ativ
e ar
ts
prog
ram
s in
sch
ool h
olid
ay
perio
ds.
‘Chr
istm
as P
anto
mim
e” is
an
annu
al fr
ee s
how
for
Dar
win
fa
mili
es w
hich
has
bee
n ru
nnin
g si
nce
2004
and
has
a
stro
ng f
ollo
win
g.
$10,
000.
00
(Det
aile
d b
ud
get
re
qu
ired
).
‘Sna
p It
Up
2012
’ –
23rd
to 2
6th J
anua
ry
25th J
une
to 6
th J
uly
‘Chr
istm
as
Pan
tom
ime
2012
’ –
22nd
to 2
4th N
ove
mbe
r
C
hild
ren
– w
atch
ing
othe
r yo
ung
peop
le
perf
orm
is in
spiri
ng a
nd p
artic
ipat
ing
in
crea
tive
activ
ities
with
oth
er fa
mily
m
embe
rs is
rew
ardi
ng.
F
amili
es –
bot
h ac
tiviti
es a
re fr
ee s
o as
to
red
uce
econ
omic
hur
dles
to
part
icip
atio
n in
fam
ily fr
iend
ly a
ctiv
ities
in
the
sch
ool h
olid
ays.
Art
ists
– g
ain
empl
oym
ent
, exp
erie
nce
and
have
a r
ewar
ding
eng
agem
ent
wor
king
with
chi
ldre
n, y
oung
peo
ple
and
fam
ilies
.
Com
mun
ity O
rgan
isat
ions
– p
artic
ipat
e in
bot
h S
nap
It U
p an
d th
e C
hris
tmas
P
anto
mim
e an
d th
is h
eigh
tens
thei
r pr
ofile
, ext
ends
thei
r re
ach
into
the
com
mun
ity a
nd e
nabl
es th
em to
ext
end
thei
r w
ork
thro
ugh
an e
ffect
ive
arts
pa
rtne
rshi
p.
D
arw
in C
omm
unity
– b
ene
fits
from
ha
ving
an
acce
ssib
le p
rogr
am o
f art
s
Yes
. $3
,000
1st r
ound
20
08/2
009.
$5
,000
2nd
rou
nd
2008
/200
9.
$5,0
00 2
nd r
ound
20
09/2
010.
$5
,000
2nd
rou
nd
2010
/201
1.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Par
t fu
nd
ing
of
$5,0
00 f
or
the
‘Sn
ap It
Up
’ 201
2 ev
ent.
T
he a
nnua
l ‘S
nap
It U
p’ e
vent
is a
muc
h lo
ved
and
antic
ipat
ed
scho
ol h
olid
ay p
rogr
am t
hat i
s he
ld in
Jan
uary
and
Jun
e ea
ch
year
. T
he ti
min
g of
‘Chr
istm
as
Pan
tom
ime’
pro
ject
wou
ld b
e be
tter
sui
ted
for
fund
ing
unde
r th
efir
st r
ound
of t
he 2
012/
2013
C
omm
unity
Gra
nts
Pro
gram
.
122
122
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
7
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
an
d cu
ltura
l act
iviti
es.
Bot
h ac
tiviti
es
are
aim
ed a
t m
akin
g th
e ar
ts a
n ac
cess
ible
and
eve
ryda
y pa
rt o
f co
mm
unity
life
for
fam
ilies
.
C
orru
gate
d Ir
on –
ben
efits
from
bei
ng in
a
posi
tion
to c
ontin
ue t
wo
succ
essf
ul
proj
ects
with
a v
iew
to a
lway
s re
view
ing
and
impr
ovin
g th
eir
deliv
ery.
23
M
ultic
ultu
ral Y
outh
N
T (
MyN
T)
Iden
tity
thro
ugh
The
Art
s T
he a
im o
f the
pro
ject
is to
en
able
you
ng p
eopl
e to
cr
eativ
ely
expr
ess
thei
r co
llect
ive
and
indi
vidu
al
iden
titie
s. T
he m
ain
med
ium
s to
be
utili
sed
wou
ld
be th
eatr
e, fi
lm m
akin
g,
danc
e an
d vi
sual
art
.
$10,
000.
00
(Det
aile
d b
ud
get
re
qu
ired
).
15 J
anua
ry to
15
Feb
ruar
y 20
12 –
C
onsu
ltatio
n w
orks
hops
16
Feb
ruar
y to
15
Apr
il 20
12 –
W
orks
hopp
ing
of
idea
s 16
Apr
il to
15
June
20
12 –
Film
sc
reen
ing,
pe
rfor
man
ce,
exhi
bitio
n, w
orks
hops
. 16
Jun
e to
30
June
20
12 –
Eva
luat
ion
and
Fee
dbac
k.
P
artic
ipan
ts w
ill b
e yo
ung
peop
le
betw
een
the
ages
of 1
5 an
d 25
yea
rs.
P
artic
ipat
ion
will
em
pow
er y
oung
peo
ple
and
incr
ease
thei
r se
nse
of b
elon
ging
in
the
com
mun
ity.
O
ne o
f the
key
aim
s of
the
proj
ect i
s sk
ill
deve
lopm
ent a
nd c
apac
ity b
uild
ing
of
the
part
icip
ants
.
The
pro
ject
will
eng
age
with
the
wid
er
com
mun
ity t
hrou
gh s
cree
ning
s,
conc
erts
, for
ums,
rad
io a
nd o
ther
med
ia
pres
enta
tions
.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
24
Bus
ines
s U
nusu
al
The
atre
(sp
onso
ring
body
Bro
wn
s M
art
Inc)
Con
tagi
on’s
Kis
s by
Bus
ines
s U
nusu
al T
heat
re
Thi
s pr
ojec
t is
a th
eatr
e pi
ece
for
whi
ch t
he s
crip
t ha
s be
en
crea
ted
from
inte
rvie
ws
with
lo
cal D
arw
in p
eopl
e an
d fr
om
oral
his
torie
s an
d w
ider
re
sear
ch.
$5,0
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g w
ill b
e p
ut
tow
ard
s to
tal
cost
of
stag
ing
th
e p
rod
uct
ion
–
det
aile
d b
ud
get
p
rovi
ded
).
Apr
il to
May
201
2 –
P
re r
ehea
rsal
mak
ing.
M
ay to
Jun
e 2
012
–
Reh
ears
al a
nd
Pro
duct
ion.
13
th to
24th
Jun
e 20
12
– T
wo
wee
k se
ason
at
Bro
wn’
s M
art T
heat
re.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
enef
it D
arw
in
prof
essi
onal
art
ists
by
crea
ting
an
exci
ting
empl
oym
ent o
ppo
rtun
ity th
at
enco
urag
es c
reat
ive
colla
bora
tion.
The
pro
ject
will
pro
vide
the
oppo
rtun
ity
for
cros
s-bo
rder
col
labo
ratio
ns f
or
artis
ts.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill d
evel
op lo
cal
prof
essi
onal
and
em
ergi
ng a
rtis
ts.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
enef
it th
e w
ider
Dar
win
co
mm
unity
by
brin
ging
toge
ther
the
voic
es o
f In
dige
nous
and
non
In
dige
nous
Aus
tral
ia.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill p
rovi
de a
pub
lic fo
rum
fo
r te
lling
loca
l sto
ries
of s
igni
fican
ce
and
prom
ote
the
valu
e of
a s
ense
of
herit
age
and
shar
ed h
isto
ry fo
r th
e cu
ltura
lly d
iver
se p
opul
atio
n of
Dar
win
.
The
pro
ject
will
cre
ate
a sc
ript
whi
ch
cont
ribut
es to
war
ds n
atio
nal a
war
enes
s of
pas
t and
con
tem
pora
ry li
fe in
the
NT
.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d.
123
123
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
8
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
25
A
usda
nce
NT
Inc
Mov
eM
eNT
Dan
ce E
xpo
20
12
The
pro
ject
is a
feas
t of
Dar
win
div
ersi
ty, a
ce
lebr
atio
n of
mov
em
ent a
nd
danc
e, a
col
labo
ratio
n of
m
ultip
le g
roup
s an
d or
gani
satio
ns, a
pro
mot
ion
of
Dar
win
’s a
rtis
tic d
ance
tale
nt,
a de
mon
stra
tion
of m
ultip
le
cultu
res,
an
oppo
rtun
ity to
bu
ild n
etw
orks
and
co
mm
unity
and
a g
reat
dea
l of
fun.
$9,9
63.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
sit
e se
t u
p, t
ech
nic
al
equ
ipm
ent,
ad
vert
isin
g a
nd
p
rom
oti
on
, ad
min
istr
atio
n f
ees
etc.
Det
aile
d
bu
dg
et p
rovi
ded
.)
Feb
ruar
y 20
12
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill e
ncou
rage
a g
reat
er
com
mun
ity p
artic
ipat
ion
in d
ance
by
disp
layi
ng th
e w
ide
rang
e of
rec
reat
iona
l da
nce
oppo
rtun
ities
ava
ilabl
e in
Dar
win
.
The
pro
ject
will
bui
ld c
omm
unity
co
nnec
tedn
ess
by o
fferin
g th
e da
nce
sect
or a
n op
port
unity
for
netw
orki
ng,
colla
bora
tion
and
rela
tions
hip
build
ing.
The
pro
ject
will
dem
onst
rate
and
ce
lebr
ate
the
cultu
ral d
iver
sity
of D
arw
in
thro
ugh
the
non-
thre
aten
ing
med
ium
of
danc
e.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill p
rom
ote
posi
tive
inte
ract
ions
bet
wee
n di
vers
e gr
oups
, fo
ster
cro
ss-c
ultu
ral r
espe
ct a
nd
unde
rsta
ndin
g an
d pr
ovid
e an
op
port
unity
for
cultu
ral g
roup
s to
ed
ucat
e th
e pu
blic
abo
ut t
heir
cultu
re.
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill f
acili
tate
incl
usio
n of
all
cultu
ral g
roup
s an
d of
fer
deve
lopm
ent o
f cu
ltura
l dan
ce f
orm
s as
a s
ocia
l en
terp
rise.
Yes
. $1
,000
1st r
ound
20
08/2
009.
R
EC
OM
ME
ND
AT
ION
: P
art
fun
din
g o
f $5
,000
. P
roje
ct w
ill d
emon
stra
te a
nd
cele
brat
e th
e cu
ltura
l div
ersi
ty o
f D
arw
in th
roug
h th
e no
n-
thre
aten
ing
med
ium
of d
ance
.
26
Car
pent
aria
D
isab
ility
Ser
vice
s In
c
Hyd
roth
erap
y fo
r cl
ient
s of
C
arpe
ntar
ia a
nd t
he lo
cal
com
mun
ity
The
pro
ject
aim
s to
pro
vide
a
suita
ble
venu
e fo
r hy
drot
hera
py s
essi
ons
for
clie
nts
of C
arpe
ntar
ia a
nd
othe
r se
rvic
e or
gani
satio
ns
as w
ell a
s fo
r m
embe
rs o
f the
w
ider
com
mun
ity.
A
spec
ialis
ed b
atte
ry/s
olar
po
wer
ed tr
ansp
orta
ble
hois
t is
to
be p
urch
ased
usi
ng
fund
s fr
om fu
ndra
isin
g ac
tiviti
es.
$10,
000.
00
(Fu
nd
ing
to
be
exp
end
ed o
n
imp
rovi
ng
ac
cess
ibili
ty o
f p
oo
l ar
ea,
safe
ty
equ
ipm
ent
and
eq
uip
men
t fo
r w
ater
pla
y an
d
ther
apy
– d
etai
led
b
ud
get
pro
vid
ed.)
As
soon
as
fund
ing
is
secu
red.
All
clie
nts
of C
arpe
ntar
ia D
isab
ility
S
ervi
ces.
The
loca
l com
mun
ity in
clud
ing
resi
dent
s of
the
aged
car
e re
side
ntia
l com
plex
in
Tiw
i.
Clie
nts
from
the
Chi
ldre
n’s
Dev
elop
men
t T
eam
in C
asu
arin
a P
laza
.
Clie
nts
refe
rred
by
NT
Age
d &
Dis
abili
ty
Ser
vice
s.
C
lient
s fr
om o
ther
com
mun
ity
orga
nisa
tions
suc
h as
Som
ervi
lle
Com
mun
ity S
ervi
ces
and
Life
With
out
Bar
riers
.
Yes
. $3
,995
1st r
ound
20
10/2
011.
$5
,000
1st r
ound
20
11/2
012.
$9
,000
201
1/20
12
Env
ironm
ent G
rant
.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
No
.
Pro
ject
is w
orth
y bu
t gra
nt fu
ndin
gis
lim
ited
and
dem
and
has
been
hi
gh in
the
curr
ent C
omm
unity
G
rant
fund
ing
roun
d
27
Top
End
Wom
en’s
Le
gal S
ervi
ce In
c D
evel
opin
g R
espe
ctfu
l R
elat
ions
hips
T
he a
im is
to d
evel
op a
n ed
ucat
ion
tool
for
yout
h pr
omot
ing
dial
ogue
and
un
ders
tand
ing
abou
t re
spec
tful
rel
atio
nshi
ps in
an
effo
rt to
red
uce
viol
ence
and
co
nflic
t in
our
com
mun
ity.
$8,0
00.0
0 (F
un
din
g t
o b
e ex
pen
ded
on
ven
ue
hir
e, r
efre
sh
men
ts,
tran
spo
rt,
wag
es,
reso
urc
e d
evel
op
men
t an
d
pu
bli
city
an
d
pro
mo
tio
n.
The
pro
ject
will
co
mm
ence
in J
anua
ry
2012
and
be
com
plet
ed b
y 30
Jun
e 20
12
T
he p
roje
ct w
ill b
e fo
cuss
ed o
n yo
ung
peop
le a
ged
from
12
to 1
8 in
the
Dar
win
re
gion
and
aim
s to
eng
age
them
in
expl
orat
ion
of h
uman
rig
hts
them
es,
espe
cial
ly t
hose
rel
atin
g to
gen
der,
rac
e,
viol
ence
and
equ
ality
.
The
pro
ject
will
look
at
viol
ence
and
co
nflic
t in
our
com
mun
ity a
nd e
xplo
re
how
the
law
def
ines
and
res
tric
ts
beha
viou
rs to
pro
tect
peo
ple’
s rig
hts.
Yes
. N
o.
RE
CO
MM
EN
DA
TIO
N:
Par
t fu
nd
ing
of
$6,0
00.
Pro
ject
will
ben
efit
a br
oad
cros
s se
ctio
n of
you
ng p
eopl
e in
Dar
win
and
will
be
an o
ngoi
ng
educ
atio
nal t
ool.
124
124
CO
MM
UN
ITY
GR
AN
TS
PR
OG
RA
M –
2n
d R
OU
ND
201
1/20
12
MA
TR
IX A
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Ap
plic
atio
ns:
28
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Org
anis
atio
ns
Rec
om
men
ded
fo
r fu
nd
ing
: 11
To
tal A
mo
un
t o
f F
un
din
g s
ou
gh
t: $
199,
515.
50
T
ota
l Am
ou
nt
of
Fu
nd
ing
Rec
om
men
ded
$50
,367
.00
9
NO
. O
RG
AN
ISA
TIO
N
Pro
ject
A
mo
un
t
So
ug
ht
(exc
l GS
T)
Tim
ing
C
om
mu
nit
y B
enef
it
Mee
ts G
ran
t C
rite
ria
Co
un
cil F
un
din
gin
the
pas
t 3
year
s?O
ffic
er C
om
men
t
D
etai
led
bu
dg
et
pro
vid
ed.)
The
Top
End
Wom
en’s
Leg
al S
ervi
ce
will
col
labo
rate
and
wor
k w
ith
com
mun
ity g
roup
s, s
choo
ls a
nd
indi
vidu
als
to h
old
wor
ksho
ps a
nd
disc
ussi
ons
with
Dar
win
you
th.
T
he w
orks
hops
will
info
rm a
n ap
prop
riate
res
ourc
e to
hel
p yo
ung
peop
le u
nder
stan
d w
hat i
napp
ropr
iate
be
havi
our
is a
nd h
ow to
dev
elop
re
spec
tful
rel
atio
nshi
ps.
T
he r
esou
rce
will
edu
cate
peo
ple
to h
elp
prev
ent g
ende
r or
rac
e-ba
sed
viol
ence
an
d di
scrim
inat
ion.
28
Art
s A
cces
s D
arw
in
(spo
nsor
ing
body
D
arw
in C
omm
unity
A
rts
Inc)
Bac
k to
Bac
k T
heat
re t
our
of
‘A D
emoc
ratic
Set
’ to
Dar
win
T
he B
ack
to B
ack
The
atre
w
ill h
old
wor
ksho
ps in
the
un
derg
roun
d ca
r pa
rk in
M
alak
whi
ch w
ill b
e tu
rned
in
to a
stu
dio.
Bac
k to
Bac
k w
ill f
ilm c
ontr
ibut
ions
fro
m t
he
wor
ksho
ps a
nd a
ssem
ble
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DARWIN CITY COUNCIL DATE: 07/11/2011
REPORT TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES
REPORT NO:
11C0132 KH:es
COMMON NO:
1909479
SUBJECT: COUNCIL VOLUNTEERING - TOUR GUIDE ITEM NO: 9.7 SYNOPSIS: This report responds to a Council request to investigate the possible introduction of a Council facilitated volunteer tour guide program. National and local volunteering in response to tourism, community events and civic activities inform the discussion contained within this report. As 2011 marks the International Year of the Volunteer +10 (IYV+10), it is timely for Council to consider volunteering, as a means of building community participation opportunities whilst utilising local knowledge of the municipality and beyond. Volunteering is increasingly recognised as a key capacity building instrument in civic and community life. This report recommends Council support the already established Tourism Top End volunteer program by way of promotion and referral and consider resourcing its own capacity into the future. GENERAL: PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\3435 (16/11/10) THAT Council investigates the possible introduction of a volunteer tour guide program. REPORT Volunteering is a vital aspect of healthy community life, enhancing community wellbeing while fostering social inclusion. Just as pressures increase on community organizations to meet a diverse range of service needs within finite resources, the utilization of volunteers has expanded in the past couple of decades and continues
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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 11C0132 KH:es SUBJECT: COUNCIL VOLUNTEERING – TOUR GUIDE to expand. In this context, local government is well placed to consider authentic capacity building via volunteer opportunities for its residents. National context Utilization of volunteers across a multiplicity of sectors is well evidenced and growing. Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Hobart and the City of Melbourne all deliver active volunteer programs, along with many local government authorities in regional centres. Earlier this year, volunteers made an enormous contribution to post flood recovery efforts in Queensland. Upon review of volunteering trends, it is evident that contemporary volunteering now extends across a diverse range of functions in both local government and community sector settings to the mutual benefit of the organization, its customers and the volunteer. Tourism volunteering has a substantive reach. Functionality includes administration, city ambassador(s), festivals and events, walking tour guides, heritage site custodians, museums, tour guiding, zoo tours, and tourism/visitor Information Centre services to name a few.
Tourism Ambassadors In the NT, a volunteer placement and support program is provided by Volunteering SA-NT who support organisations to establish volunteer programs, promote volunteer opportunities, provide preliminary training and help link volunteers with participation opportunities. In respect of Council’s resolution; there is at least one precedent for the establishment of a volunteer tour guide service. The City of Melbourne coordinates a Melbourne Greeter Service described as a free two to four hour walking orientation of the city for visitors to Melbourne. Greeters are passionate, trained volunteers who share their local knowledge. Tours accommodate up to four people and leave Federation Square each morning. Bookings can be made online and the service is offered in a range of languages catering to the diverse ethnicity of the tourist population, including English, German, French, Japanese and Mandarin (City of Melbourne, 2011). In a similar program, volunteers for the City of Perth operate a city based Information Kiosk providing informational resources to city visitors. The National Gallery of Australia, a major visitor attraction draws heavily on volunteer guides. The Gallery provides intensive training, ongoing education, a guides room (similar to a staff room), a range of Gallery benefits for the volunteer, and a wait list of applicants exists. The volunteers are recruited, trained and well supported in their roles and are considered a vital aspect of the Gallery operation (National Gallery of Australia, 2011). Parks Victoria also utilize volunteers across a variety of areas including guided walks and a bilingual guides program. Bilingual guides provide tours of parks to newly arrived migrants and refugees and are trained to lead park tours in languages other than English. The guides seek to reduce access barriers and foster inclusion (Parks Victoria, 2011).
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 11C0132 KH:es SUBJECT: COUNCIL VOLUNTEERING – TOUR GUIDE Tourism Central Australia draw on volunteers in the operation of the Alice Springs Ambassador program. Volunteers provide information on attractions and historical places of interest, an airport welcome service, meet and greet Ghan arrivals, administration support and special events (Tourism Central Australia, 2011).
Locally, Tourism Top End offers a Tourism Ambassador Program supported by volunteers, albeit in a limited capacity. At the time of preparing this report, approximately 15 volunteers contribute to the program, which specifically caters for visiting cruise ships. Tourism Ambassadors assist visitors with information on Darwin and surrounding regions and provide current event, city sights and directional information for cruise passengers and crew. Volunteers are provided a uniform, training and must meet predetermined selection criteria. A time commitment of approximately 4 hours weekly is indicated. Recent contact with the Tourism Top End Membership Manager suggests it is a program area the organization would like to expand if resources were available.
Although volunteers support and add vibrancy to a range of Council activities, there is currently an absence of a coordinated service response. Existing programs enhanced by volunteers are youth, sister cities, arts, disability, seniors, major events, community events, Homeless Connect, libraries, and public space care. Should Council elect to expand its volunteer base to include a tour guide service, consideration of key success factors would be worthwhile. Upon review, sustainable quality volunteer programs include purposeful and targeted recruitment, readily available and ongoing training, education and support, volunteer benefits such as a uniform or free training, flexible scheduling, careful matching of volunteer interests with tasks and a well coordinated and administered program. Administratively, volunteer recruitment and assessment activities encompass screening, a range of ID checks such as Police checks, Referee checks, Ochre card compliance (function dependant), careful matching of task to volunteer to ensure mutual interests are met, training, education and ongoing support, debriefing as required, uniforms, scheduling and coordination. Summary Nationally, a substantial range of volunteer programs operate across a diversity of sectors, performing a variety of functions. Locally Tourism Top End operates a Tourism Ambassador program specifically to cater for visiting cruise ship passengers and crew. Whilst Council may have interest in establishing such a program, additional resources would be required to ensure program quality and success. Such factors include a coordinating resource, training, ongoing support, education, recruitment, screening, matching and administration. In the absence of a dedicated resource, Council could consider extending support to the Tourism Top End Tourism Ambassador program by way of referring interested residents to the program and by promoting it via Council’s communication channels, until such time as resources can be identified.
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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 11C0132 KH:es SUBJECT: COUNCIL VOLUNTEERING – TOUR GUIDE Although Council is currently supported by the generosity of a number of volunteers, the implementation of a volunteer tour guide program requires additional resources to ensure its success. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 5 Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome 5.1 Facilitate community access and inclusion Key Strategies 5.1.4 Encourage and recognise volunteers Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.2 Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.2 Promote Darwin as a place for tourists and residents to enjoy a tropical
lifestyle LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: All volunteer host organizations have a responsibility to provide volunteers with training for their role (including OHS training) and insurance. The Local Government Association of South Australia recommends that volunteers be provided with a Personal Accident Policy clearly specifying the Council activities in which the volunteer is engaged. Volunteers have a responsibility towards themselves and others to work safely and in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Confidentiality, corporate expectations and the like must also be provided for in program establishment and training. Depending on the nature of the volunteer duties, Ochre card compliance(role dependant) and Criminal Records check would also be required.
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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 11C0132 KH:es SUBJECT: COUNCIL VOLUNTEERING – TOUR GUIDE CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: There is potential media interest in any Council activity and potential issues or media interest is brought to the attention of the General Manager, Community & Cultural Services. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Current and future Council volunteers require screening, training, support, post event debriefing (as required) and occupational health and safety education. DELEGATION: Nil. CONSULTATION: Volunteering SA-NT Tourism Top End Membership Manager Chief Officers Group Local Government Association (SA) – “Covering All Bases” PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Should Council elect to support the Tourism Top End (TTE) Tourism Ambassador Program, preliminary discussion would need to consider timing of potential Council promotion to ensure targeted recruitment complements TTE operational demands. Cost efficient promotions could include profiles of TTE Tourism Ambassador volunteers on Council’s web site, a call to action via the My Darwin quarterly publication and inclusion of volunteer opportunities in Community Services publications. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE Nil.
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and noted. B. THAT Council promote the Tourism Top End Tourism Ambassador program via
existing community promotion mechanisms. C. THAT Council liaise with Tourism Top End to determine its volunteer Tourism
Ambassador program recruitment and promotional requirements.
KATIE HEARN A/GENERAL MANAGER
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Ms Katie Hearn on 8930 0560 or k.hearn@darwin.nt.gov.au
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ENCL: NO DARWIN CITY COUNCIL
DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/ OPEN A
APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: KC
REPORT NO:
11/P0002 KC:md
COMMON NO:
2126971
SUBJECT: NATIONAL YEAR OF READING 2012
ITEM NO: 9.8 SYNOPSIS: This report provides Council with an overview of the National Year of Reading 2012 (NYoR 12) and the opportunity for Council libraries to participate in a national program that aims to promote reading and literacy through a range of programs and activities taking place throughout Australia in 2012. The launch of NYoR 2012 will be held nationally on Tuesday 14 February. GENERAL: The National Year of Reading 2012 is a collaborative project joining public libraries, government, community groups, media and commercial partners and the public to discover and rediscover the joy of reading. Darwin City Council Libraries (DCCL) is preparing a program of events for 2012 that will promote the aims of the campaign and to encourage reading in all Territorians. A local steering group has been formed in the NT with other libraries and groups so we can provide a Territory wide approach to promoting the year. As well as creating specific new programs for the National Year of Reading we will be using our joint efforts to bring together and showcase the wonderful projects and organisations across the Northern Territory which already exists, to promote reading and literacy. The four major national programs for the year are:
Library membership drive One Country Reading Workplace literacy campaign Reading hours
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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 11/P0002 KC:md SUBJECT: NATIONAL YEAR OF READING 2012 The first major national event is One Country Reading. Each state and territory has a list of six shortlisted book titles for "Our Story" which describes what it means to be Australian. Readers are asked to vote for the book that they feel best represents their state or territory. Voting commenced on 1 November 2011, online at www.abc.net.au/yearofreading and the closing date is 6 January 2012. The eight winners will be announced at the launch in February and become the national recommended reading list for 2012. All library events in 2012 will be branded with the NYoR12 logo to further promote the campaign. Information regarding the programs and events can be found on the national website www.love2read.org.au.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal Enhance Darwin’s active, positive and flexible lifestyle Outcome Increase recreational, leisure and heritage experiences Key Strategies 2.2.1 Enhance library facilities Goal Enhance Darwin’s active, positive and flexible lifestyle Outcome Promote family friendly & healthy activities Key Strategies 2.3.3 Provide facilities and programs which encourage healthy lifestyle
choices Goal Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome Facilitate community access and inclusion Key Strategies 5.1.1 Create more opportunities for the community to access services and
facilities
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received and noted. B. THAT Council support the National Year of Reading and work collaboratively
with the national and local partners to deliver programs and events that support the initiatives of the campaign throughout 2012.
KAREN CONWAY KATIE HEARN MANAGER LIBRARY SERVICES A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Karen Conway on 8930 0210 or k.conway@darwin.nt.gov.au
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ENCL: YES DARWIN CITY COUNCIL
DATE: 28/10/11REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN APPROVED: MB
FROM: EXECUTIVE MANAGER APPROVED: MD REPORT NO:
11TC0095MB:md
COMMON NO:
1910731
SUBJECT: HEINEKEN HOTTEST 7s IN THE WORLD
ITEM NO: 9.9 SYNOPSIS: Council has received a request from Heineken Hottest 7s in the World – to erect 50 street banners along Darwin streets for the period of 9th – 27th January 2012. (Attachment A) This report recommends that Council enter into a three year sponsorship agreement with the organisers of the Heineken Hottest 7s in the World, commencing – 2012. GENERAL: The 2011 Heineken Hottest 7s in the World saw elite men and women from overseas, interstate and intrastate battling for the title of one of the richest tournaments in the Southern Hemisphere. Teams came from Asia Pacific, Africa, Samoa, Fiji, Kenya, Japan and Hong Kong. In 2012, Heineken Hottest 7s have four major sponsors, being Channel 9, Heineken, Holiday Airport Inn and Top End Sounds. 500 participants from the above countries and approximately 41,500 spectators are expected to go through the gates. It is proposed that Darwin City Council be given the opportunity to display signage at Rugby Park at Marrara for the duration of the event and recognition in the event program in exchange for erecting 50 street pole banners for the event. Assessment below as per Council’s criteria: CRITERIA COMMENT Generally excluded:
Conference Individual Record attempt Fundraiser
N/A
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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 11TC0095MB:md SUBJECT: 1910731 Local /National/International International Contribution to identity of City Yes Contribution to Economic Growth Yes Promotes Community Participation Yes/Medium Sector – Business/Industry/economic/social/sporting/ environmental/cultural/educational
Social Sporting Business
Branding and profile raising opportunities Yes/Medium Leverage via media or advertising Yes/Medium Leverage through attendance/staging/display Or complementary event
Medium
Sponsorship benefits Yes/Medium Consistency with Council’s core business or Action Plan objectives
Yes
Capacity to deliver long term benefits Yes Organisational capacity to deliver event Yes Budget provided No FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: 50 street pole banners will be erected, maintained and removed at a cost of $120.00 including GST per banner. Total cost $6,000.00. The $6,000 will be required to be referred to the next quarterly budget review. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 1 Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative Relationships Outcome 1.2 Effectively engage with community Key Strategies 1.2.2 Develop ways in which Council can enhance relationships and work
collaboratively with Community Groups. Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.1 Increase Council’s profile
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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 11TC0095MB:md SUBJECT: 1910731 Key Strategies 6.1.1 Provide strategic sponsorship for major events LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: Nil. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Nil. DELEGATION: Nil. CONSULTATION: Nil. PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Nil. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE Opportunity to place signage at Rugby Park - Marrara
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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 11TC0095MB:md SUBJECT: 1910731 RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11TC0094MB:md entitled, Heineken Hottest 7s in the
World be received and noted. B. THAT Council enter in to a three year sponsorship agreement with the
organisers of the Heineken Hottest 7s 2012 to 2014 inclusive. $6,00 in kind sponsorship for the “Heineken Hottest 7s in the World” per
annum. C. THAT the sponsorship of $6,000 per year for the next three years be referred to
the next quarterly budget review. MAXINE DOWLEY MARK BLACKBURNEVENT COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER Any queries on this report may be directed to Maxine Dowley on 08 8930 0684 or m.dowley@darwin.nt.gov.au
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ENCL: NO DARWIN CITY COUNCIL
DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: HB
REPORT NO:
11C0126 HB:es
COMMON NO:
2126449
SUBJECT: FRIENDSHIP LINK - INVESTIGATION OF LINK BETWEEN DARWIN,
AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011
ITEM NO: 9.10 SYNOPSIS: This report assesses the recent request to establish a Sister City or Friendship link with Bali, Indonesia with proposed recommendations for Council’s consideration. GENERAL: PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 18\5911 (28/10/03) A. THAT Report Number 03C0400 LMG:kl entitled, Requests for New Sister City
Relationship, be received and noted. B. THAT new requests only be considered in line with program resources, aims
and budget. C. THAT the policy for assessment of Sister City relations and friendship
agreements be reviewed. Decision No. 18\5190 (12/06/03) & Policy Context An assessment criteria for the formation of Sister Cities relationships was adopted by the Sister Cities Management Committee in June 2003. The criteria is described below for reference and specifies the following: A THAT Report Number 03C215 LMG:kl entitled Sister City Assessment
Criteria, be received and noted.
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AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011 B. THAT a two-tier level of affiliations with cities and towns seeking Sister City
status with Darwin be adopted:
i. The existing Sister City relationship which provides a formal agreement to develop and maintain a substantive program with mutual long-term benefits.
ii. A 'friendship' relationship which would consist of a less formal
arrangement with less administrative and financial expectation, which may be appropriate in meeting short term needs and supporting programs run by other sections of the community.
C. THAT prior to a sister city relationship agreement being formalised, the two
cities establishing an affiliation enter into a friendship relationship to explore the potential benefits.
and FURTHER THAT the friendship agreement be reviewed on an
annual basis at which time any decision to upgrade the affiliation to that of a Sister City relationship based on actual program outcomes or to discontinue the affiliation, may be made.
D. THAT the consideration of new Sister Cities be based on an assessment of
historical links and cultural and social, economic and educational benefits for the city which may flow from the identified relationship.
E. THAT existing relationships be reviewed every five years based on the above
criteria to ensure relevance in view of global change and to ensure that the original objectives are still appropriate and achievable.
F. THAT Sister City relationships may be re-classified to become friendship links
if sustainability it no longer a viable reality. G. THAT the following factors be considered in choosing or reviewing a Sister
City:
General: 1. Population and demographics (nationals of one Sister City residing in
the other) 2. Geographic location and assets (eg Port, Frontier) 3. Ease of access 4. Comparison of key industries 5. Existing linkages (eg student exchanges) 6. Relevance to local community 7. History of relations and/or cooperation in political, economic,
commercial and cultural fields
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AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011
Economic: 1. Similar economic conditions 2. Trade and investment climates and opportunities 3. Tourism potential's Social: 1. Similar social infrastructure and issues 2. Opportunity for broad based activity 3. People to people interest, energy and commitment Educational: 1. Across economic, social and environmental issues 2. Student / teacher exchange programs 3. University linkages
and FURTHER THAT in considering the above factors, it is necessary to compare not only the
similarities, but the potential for these similarities to provide mutual benefit within the existing scope and limitations of the program.
H. THAT no more than one Sister City and one Friendship affiliation be
established with any one country, except in exceptional circumstances. I. THAT any potential Sister City relationships only be explored once mutual
interest has been established between Darwin City Council and the municipal authority of the complementary city.
REPORT Background Council currently has six Sister Cities; Ambon, Indonesia, Anchorage, United States of America, Dili, Timor-Leste, Haikou, China, Kalymnos Greece and Milikapiti, Tiwi Islands. Five of Council’s six Sister Cities have community advisory committees. Committees comprise of four to six community members and up to two Elected Members. Committees meet regularly and advise on projects to be undertaken between Darwin and its Sister Cities and provide Council with vital community based linkages. Four out of the six Sister Cities have been operational for over 20 years, with the most recent Sister City being Dili, Timor Leste signed in 2003. Since inception, the Sister Cities program has undertaken a plethora of projects across a number of fields including the arts, education and sport to further the person-to-person linkages between Darwin and its Sister Cities. Projects completed in 2011 include; the Anchorage and Darwin Art Exchange, Dili learns the BIG GIG, Haikou Sister City Dance Commission, exchange of two students and teacher from Ambon as well as medal sponsorship for the 2011 Oceania Pan Hellenic games.
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AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011 The Sister Cities program engages with a wide range of external partners including State and Federal Government Departments, Non Government Organisations and Schools, as well as internal stakeholders such as the Libraries and Waste Management and Infrastructure Sections in delivering project outcomes. Additionally Council has two Friendship cities, Honolulu, United States of America and Galapagos, Ecuador. Friendship links are less formal agreements with less administrative and financial expectation. Based on Friendship Link status, no projects have been entered into between Darwin and its Friendship Cities. Linkage Request A request was received in August 2011 from the then Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Mr Tom Pauling, to investigate the possibility of establishing a Sister City or Friendship Link with Bali, Indonesia. His Honour outlined a number of partnership aspirations, particularly in the Health sector, between Bali and Darwin that could progress under a formal agreement, such as a Friendship agreement. Darwin maintains a number of connections and beneficial relationships with Indonesia. The Royal Darwin Hospital, Charles Darwin University and Rotary International, to name a few, have their own established relationships and exchange programs enabling the sharing of knowledge, information and culture. Additionally the Consulate for the Republic of Indonesia has a permanent office in Darwin, with staff that are dedicated to furthering connections between Darwin and Indonesia. Along with Councils Sister City relationship with Ambon, there are a number of connections already established between Darwin and Indonesia. Whilst Council already has an active Sister City relationship within Ambon, Indonesia, there is potential for a Friendship link with another city in Indonesia. Sister City Policy Council’s detailed policy framework is described within Decision No. 18\5190 as appears earlier in this report. According to the policy, there shall be only one Sister City and one Friendship Link established with any one country, except in exceptional circumstances. Council has an established and active Sister City relationship with Ambon, Indonesia, therefore inline with Council policy, only a Friendship Link may be considered with Bali, Indonesia (unless exceptional circumstances exist). Friendship Link Friendship links are a less formal arrangement to which there are no administrative or financial commitments. Given the original request to establish connections between Darwin and Bali through Health and Education, a Friendship Link will be a formal gesture of goodwill strengthening a number of burgeoning partnerships already in development whilst supporting potential for further initiatives between Darwin and Bali.
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AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011 Project Plan A key element to the establishment and success of a Sister City or Friendship agreement is mutual interest from both parties, indeed it is a requirement of the Sister City policy. Unless interest is established in Bali, it is unclear as to the scope for progression. Stage Timeline Resources Identify appropriate municipal authority
December 2011 – January 2012
Senior Community Development Officer – Liveability
Ambon Sister City Community Committee
Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia
Invite municipal authority to consider Friendship link Undertake assessment and report to Council
February 2012 – March 2012
Senior Community Development Officer – Liveability
Identified Indonesian Municipal Authority
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Based on the assumption that only a Friendship Link is investigated there will be limited financial implications. Friendship Links require minimal administrative support and have no budget allocation. Should Council wish to formalise a Friendship Link with Bali, Indonesia at a later stage the Lord Mayor or a representative of Council will be required to travel to Indonesia to complete signing of the agreement or potentially host a delegation from Bali. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.2 Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.4 Strengthen international relationships through Sister Cities and other activities LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report.
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AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011 CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: Potential issues or any media interest is brought to the attention of the General Manager, Cultural and Community Services. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: These recommendations are for Council’s consideration. CONSULTATION: Former Administrator of the Northern Territory, The Honourable Mr Tom Pauling PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: To review the appropriateness of the relationship, consultation with the Ambon Sister City Community Committee and the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia, Darwin Branch is indicated. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE: None required for this report.
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AUSTRALIA AND BALI, INDONESIA SEPTEMBER 2011 RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0126 HB:es entitled Friendship Link - Investigation
Of Link Between Darwin, Australia And Bali, Indonesia September 2011, be received and noted.
B. THAT Council consult the Ambon Sister City Community Committee and
Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia, Darwin Branch as part of preliminary investigations into a Friendship Link with Bali, Indonesia.
HAYLEY BARICH KATIE HEARNSENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - LIVEABILITY
A/GENERAL MANAGERCOMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Miss Hayley Barich on 89300695 or h.barich@darwin.nt.gov.au
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DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: NM
REPORT NO:
11C0129 NM:es
COMMON NO:
2105371
SUBJECT: DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 2011,
RECHARGE SCHEME AND CIVIC PARK ACCESS REPORT
ITEM NO: 9.11 SYNOPSIS: This report presents the minutes of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting held on 13 October 2011 (Attachment A) for Council’s information and details the recommendations arising from the minutes for Council’s consideration. GENERAL: The minutes of Council’s Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting of 13 October 2011 are presented for Council’s information and consideration of the recommendations arising from the meeting is requested. RECHARGE SCHEME The RECHARGE Scheme was instigated by Nillumbik Shire Council in Victoria and encourages local businesses and organisations to provide a power point so that batteries on electric wheelchairs and scooters can be recharged when their users are out and about in the community. The Scheme is currently operating successfully in Victoria but a proposal to rollout the Scheme nationally has stalled due to lack of funding. As the Scheme has been proven to be helpful to users of electric scooters and wheelchairs interstate, DAC suggested that Council investigate the introduction of a similar scheme in the Darwin region to assist local residents. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Darwin City Council investigate the introduction of a RECHARGE Scheme into the Darwin area to assist users of electric scooters and wheelchairs in recharging their mobility devices when out and about in the community.
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RECHARGE SCHEME AND CIVIC PARK ACCESS REPORT CIVIC PARK ACCESS ISSUES Correspondence from a community member to Council detailing access issues during the 2011 Darwin Festival was presented to DAC for comment. DAC members discussed how difficult it was for people with limited mobility or in wheelchairs to access the bar and food stalls at the Festival Park venue in Civic Park due to having to navigate across grassed areas which contained steps, tables, chairs and other obstacles. DAC members also commented that the accessible toilets in Brown’s Mart were difficult to access during the Festival due to tables and other obstacles in the Brown’s Mart courtyard. Following advice that Council has requested a report to be prepared by Council’s Infrastructure Department on the development of further infrastructure at Civic Park for access for people of all abilities, it was moved that DAC be consulted during the preparation of the report so as to maximize opportunities for improved access. RECOMMENDATION THAT the Disability Advisory Committee provide input into the Civic Park Accessibility and Infrastructure Issues report so as to maximise opportunities for improvement of access for people of all abilities. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertinent to this report. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 5 Facilitate and Maintain a Cohesive Community Outcome 5.1 Facilitate community access and inclusion Key Strategies 5.1.1 Create more opportunities for the community to access services and facilities 5.1.3 Improve access for people with disabilities LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: The Committee is an Advisory Committee established under the NT Local Government Act 2008. CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: Not pertinent to this report.
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RECHARGE SCHEME AND CIVIC PARK ACCESS REPORT PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: No immediate public relations implications have been identified in respect to this report. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Not pertinent to this report. DELEGATION: Nil. CONSULTATION: Members of the Disability Advisory Committee. PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Nil. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE None for the purposes of this report.
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RECHARGE SCHEME AND CIVIC PARK ACCESS REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0129 NM:es entitled Disability Advisory Committee
Minutes 13 October 2011, Recharge Scheme And Civic Park Access Report, be received and noted.
B. THAT Darwin City Council investigate the introduction of a RECHARGE
Scheme into the Darwin area to assist users of electric scooters and wheelchairs in recharging their mobility devices when out and about in the community.
C. THAT the Disability Advisory Committee be consulted by Council’s
Infrastructure Department during the preparation of the report requested by Council regarding further infrastructure at Civic Park for access for people of all abilities.
NANCY McCANN KATIE HEARNCOMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY
& CULTURAL SERVICES Any queries on this report may be directed to Mrs Nancy McCann on 8930 0645 or n.mccann@darwin.nt.gov.au
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MINUTES DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
2.00 - 3.30pm, Thursday 13 October 2011 Casuarina Library Meeting Room
Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina ___________________________________________________________
1. PRESENT Rosemary Burkitt Acting Chair, Community Representative Deborah Bampton Community Representative Martin Blakemore Community Representative Gerald Grady Community Representative Debb Lovett Community Representative Peter Mahony Community Representative Adrian Riessen Community Representative Alasdair McGregor Specialist Representative Pero Peric Specialist Representative Alderman Allan Mitchell Elected Member, Darwin City Council Nancy McCann Community Services Dept, Darwin City Council Elizabeth Temple NABS Interpreter
2. APOLOGIES
Lynne Strathie Chair, Community Representative Robert Reid Community Representative Aja Whelan Community Representative Fabio Finnochiaro Specialist Representative Julie Moore Specialist Representative David Cash Infrastructure Dept, Darwin City Council
Meeting opened at 2.05pm 3. DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
None declared. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF PREVIOUS MINUTES OF 11 AUGUST 2011
Minutes from the meeting held 11 August 2011 were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Moved: Peter Mahony. Seconded: Martin Blakemore. Carried.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF 15 SEPTEMBER 2011
Minutes from the meeting held 15 September 2011 were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Moved: Peter Mahony. Seconded: Alasdair McGregor. Carried.
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6.1 RECHARGE Scheme The RECHARGE Scheme encourages local businesses and organisations to provide a power point so that batteries on electric wheelchairs and scooters can be recharged when their users are out and about in the community. The Scheme is currently operating successfully in Victoria but a proposal by Nillumbik Shire Council to rollout the Scheme nationally has stalled due to lack of funding. As the Scheme has been proven to be helpful to users of electric scooters and wheelchairs interstate, DAC suggested that Council investigate the introduction of a similar scheme in the Darwin region to assist local residents. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Darwin City Council investigate the introduction of a RECHARGE Scheme into the Darwin area to assist users of electric scooters and wheelchairs in recharging their mobility devices when out and about in the community. Moved: Adrian Riessen. Seconded: Alderman Mitchell. Carried.
6.2 Facility Access Survey results The Facility Access Survey requested comment from participants of the 2011 Oceania Paralympic Championships on the accessibility of facilities in the Darwin municipality. The responses of 106 people who participated in the survey were collated and presented to the Committee (refer Attachment i). It was suggested that a copy of the survey results be forwarded to the Arafura Games Committee, NT Tourism Minister and Minister of Public Transport. It was also suggested that another survey be carried out during Arafura Games 2013 and that volunteers such as students currently studying for Community Services qualifications be involved in designing and distributing the survey. ACTION: Nancy to forward survey results to the Arafura Games Committee, NT Tourism Minister and Minister of Public Transport. 6.3 Darwin City Council Community Access Plan 2011-2016 Nancy to provide a draft copy of the plan when it becomes available. Members offered to assist in ensuring appropriate photographs are included in the plan. 6.4 Feedback regarding Disability Awareness Week 2011 Members provided positive feedback regarding Disability Awareness Week 2011 events however there was a comment that the movie shown at the Deckchair Cinema finished too late for families with young children. In addition, it was suggested that at next year’s movie night a movie with captions and audio description be shown and that formalities commence 15 minutes later to allow time for people to finish eating and be settled in their chairs prior to commencement of entertainment and speeches. Alderman Mitchell suggested that an excerpt of a report recently presented to Council which provided an overview of Disability Awareness Week 2011 be forwarded to all DAC members for their information. ACTION: Nancy to forward an overview report of Disability Awareness Week 2011 to all DAC members via email.
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7.1 Revised design of proposed Inclusive Access Fishing Platform at Rapid Creek The revised design of the proposed inclusive access fishing platform was presented. It was noted that the width of the platform has been increased to three metres to allow improved access and circulation space for people who use wheelchairs. It was suggested that after installation of the platform is completed, accessible pathways to the platform from adjacent roads and footpaths be considered.
8. ACCESS ACTION LIST
8.1 Access to Taxi Stand on Cavenagh Street, adjacent to Woolworths A request has been forwarded to Council’s Infrastructure Department to investigate. 8.2 Access to accessible car parks within Woolworths complex, Darwin City A letter to Manager of Woolworths Darwin pointing out the inaccessibility of accessible car parks is to be drafted for signature by General Manager, Community & Cultural Services. 8.3 Lack of Pedestrian Access at Vanderlin Drive, Karama Department of Lands and Planning have undertaken to install a pedestrian refuge near the intersection of Vanderlin Drive and Kalymnos Drive, Karama. Pero advised that work will be completed by December 2011.
8.4 Lack of Pedestrian Crossing across Leanyer Drive near Hibiscus Shopping Centre Proposed upgrade is on NT Government’s forward works program.
8.5 Proposed Fishing Pontoon or Platform at Rapid Creek Refer item 7.1.
9. GENERAL BUSINESS
9.1 Correspondence from Chief Minister regarding Specialised Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Persons Incoming letter from Chief Minister was noted. DAC members pointed out that the specialised smoke alarms referred to in the letter as being available to tenants of public housing in the NT do not meet the needs of all people with disability. There are instances that strobe lighting or vibrating pads are more effective for signalling presence of smoke. ACTION: Nancy to contact Public and Affordable Housing Advisor and discuss. 9.2 Incoming correspondence regarding lack of accessible toilets and other facilities at Darwin Festival 2011 DAC members agreed with comments made in incoming correspondence from a community member that it was very difficult for people with limited mobility or in
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9.3 Incoming correspondence regarding lack of accessible parking suitable for longer length vehicles Incoming correspondence was noted. Nancy advised that parking bays are available at the Daly Street end of Smith and Cavenagh Streets for longer length vehicles.
10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Date: Thursday 9 February 2012 Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm Venue: Casuarina Library Meeting Room 11. MEETING CLOSED
Meeting closed at 3.30pm.
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DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES & CULTURAL
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: AG
REPORT NO:
11C0133 AG:es
COMMON NO:
2082591
SUBJECT: ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(ACDAC) MINUTES - 22 SEPTEMBER 2011
ITEM NO: 9.12 SYNOPSIS: Minutes of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee (ACDAC) meeting held on 22 September 2011 are presented for Council’s consideration in respect of Committee membership changes. GENERAL: The September meeting addressed Council’s current arts and culture program, including Community Noticeboards in the Mall, progression of Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan, Council’s National Cultural Policy Submission, Nightcliff tree as a public art opportunity and the treatment works of the Pirryangua Memorial (Mindil Beach). Recommendations regarding ACDAC membership were made for Council determination. The Committee endorsed the renomination of Bong Ramilo, Darwin Community Arts. Ms K Sanderson Senior Arts Broker, Arts NT tendered her resignation from ACDAC. Committee endorsed reappointment of an “Arts NT representative”, rather than individual or position representation, and that representation be consistent but rotated at Arts NT discretion. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this Report. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:-
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(ACDAC) MINUTES - 22 SEPTEMBER 2011 Goal 1 Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative Relationships Outcome 1.2 Effectively engage with community Key Strategies 1.2.2 Develop ways in which Council can enhance relationships and work
collaboratively with Community Groups LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: The ACDAC is an advisory committee established under Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008 CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: There is potential media interest in any Council activity and all reports and potential issues or any media interest is brought to the attention of the General Manager, Cultural & Community Services. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: Nil pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: Requires a full Council decision. CONSULTATION: Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee membership. PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: Nil pertaining to this report. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE Nil pertaining to this report.
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(ACDAC) MINUTES - 22 SEPTEMBER 2011 RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0133 AG:es entitled Arts and Cultural Development
Advisory Committee (ACDAC) Minutes - 22 September 2011, be received and noted.
B. THAT Council reappoint Bong Ramilo, Darwin Community Arts as member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee for a 2 year term commencing 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2013 in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008.
C. THAT Council accept the resignation of Ms K Sanderson Senior Arts Broker, Arts NT, from ACDAC in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government ACT 2008.
D. THAT Council appoint an “Arts NT representative”, as member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee for a 2 year term commencing 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013 in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008.
ALLISON GRAY KATIE HEARNARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
A/GENERAL MANAGERCOMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Ms Allison Gray on 89300674 or a.gray@darwin.nt.gov.au
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Held Wednesday 22 September 2011
at Darwin City Council
1. PRESENT Alderman Robyn Lesley Chair, Darwin City Council Ms Leonie McNally Community Representative Mr Ken Conway Community Representative Mr Bong Ramilo EO, Darwin Community Arts Ms Barbara Vos Community Representative Mr Tony Clementson General Manager, Tourism Top End Mr Peter Scrivener Regional Arts Broker, Arts NT (representing
Ms Kieran Sanderson, Arts NT) Ms Janice McEwen Artswork NT Ms Edwina Lunn General Manager, Darwin Festival Ms Allison Gray Arts and Cultural Development Officer, DCC
2. APOLOGIES
Mr Mark Smith Manager, Music NT Meeting opened 12.10 pm. 3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
That the minutes of the meeting held Thursday 9 June 2011 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Moved: B Vos. Seconded: T Clementson. Carried.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1 Electronic Notice Boards in the Mall
Appreciative of offer. Concept and location accepted. Committee be advised further. Further Committee response to be provided to Council.
4.2 Circulation of Five Year Arts Plan and the findings of the Arts
Forum prior to next to next ACDAC. Discussion held over to Agenda Item 5.1
4.3 Nightcliff tree site as a public art opportunity November site visit.
4.4 Travellers Walk
Update provided.
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Action: That the significance of Travellers Walk be subject of press release.
4.5 New signage at Pirriyangua Memorial (Mindil Beach) Committee supportive of treatment, signage and fencing. Committee to receive further report concerning more extensive works.
4.6 Signage attributing artists and sponsors for Mall public art commissions.
In design stage. 4.7 ‘This is my Darwin’ project update. Update provided. No further action.
4.8 Feasibility of grant application for the 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, Public Art.
Project will be addressed in forums such as Capital Cities and Property Council.
4.9 Inquiry if Council had considered suitability of Vertical Gardens in
Darwin.
Response from Planning and Infrastructure provided. Committee generally supportive of continuing developments and to remain informed of progress.
5. GENERAL BUSINESS
5.1 Matrices, priorities and how Arts Forum priorities inform DCC Art program. (Five Year Arts Plan (Attachment 2) 2011 and Art Project Matrix (Attachment 3).
Summary Five Year Arts plan, DCC Arts and Cultural Policy, Arts forum and strategies and priorities identified. A discussion on the need for sharing of findings from various art sector / public forums, e.g. local, state and federal. Consider further findings such as “Creative Tropical City” report. Action: Develop and implement a Communications Strategy in relation to the findings of the Arts Forum (and identified priorities) to "connect the dots" to key stakeholders and broader community.
5.2 Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan (Attachment 4). ACDAC Comment on brief:
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5.2.1 “Key Stakeholders” to include: Tourism Top End; Waterfront Corporation; NT Govt Heritage Dept; Transport and NT Planning Dept. 5.2.2 “Key Local Key Industry” to include: Tracks, Corrugated Iron and Charles Darwin University / Darwin Symphony Orchestra/ Guitar Festival. 5.2.3 Include social usage and public consultation 5.2.4 Tenants in the surrounding areas, including residential; and consider connectivity to wharf precinct. 5.2.5 Feedback ACDAC comments to management. Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan for next ACDAC meeting.
Action: Consultant to be advised of additions to Draft Darwin Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan. 5.3 Membership Ms K Sanderson Senior Arts Broker, Arts NT, has tendered her resignation from ACDAC. Committee endorsed reappointment of an “Arts NT representative”, rather than individual or position representation, and that representation be consistent but rotated at Arts NT discretion. Renomination to the Committee has been received from Bong Ramilo, Darwin Community Arts. Broader ACDAC membership, whether organisation or individual, and scope of art form representation to be subject of analysis at first ACDAC meeting of 2012. Recommendation: THAT Council reappoint Bong Ramilo, Darwin Community Arts as member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee for a 2 year term commencing 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2013 in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008. Moved: L McNally Seconded: P Scrivener. Carried Recommendation: THAT Council accept the resignation of Ms K Sanderson Senior Arts Broker, Arts NT, from ACDAC in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government ACT 2008. Moved: L McNally Seconded: K Conway. Carried
Recommendation: THAT Council appoint an “Arts NT representative”, as member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee for a 2 year term commencing 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013 in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008. Moved: L McNally Seconded: K Conway. Carried
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Action: ACDAC membership to be subject of analysis at first ACDAC meeting of 2012.
6. OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 National Arts Policy
DCC to make submission. Goals 2,3,4 identified as priority and post meeting distributed to ACDAC membership for review and comment. Alternate views to be accommodated. Action: Distribute draft submission to ACDAC membership for review and comment. Submission closing date 21 October 2011.
6.2 Next Meeting 1st December, 2011. Meeting moved forward from 10 November 2011.
Action: Committee and Consultant (Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan) to be notified of change of meeting from 10 November 2011 to 1st December, 2011.
7. NEXT MEETING Date: 1 December 2011 Time: 12.00-1.30pm Venue: Meeting Room 1 Date: 9 February 2012 Time: 12.00-1.30pm Venue: Meeting Room 1 8. MEETING CLOSED Meeting closed 1.45 pm. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation: THAT Council reappoint Bong Ramilo, Darwin Community Arts as member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee for a 2 year term commencing 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2013 in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008. Recommendation: THAT Council accept the resignation of Ms K Sanderson Senior Arts Broker, Arts NT, from ACDAC in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government ACT 2008. Recommendation: THAT Council appoint an “Arts NT representative”, as member of the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee for a 2 year term
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commencing 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013 in accordance with Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008. SUMMARY OF ACTIONS Action: That the significance of Travellers Walk be subject of press release. Action: Develop and implement a Communications Strategy in relation to the findings of the Arts Forum (and identified priorities) to "connect the dots" to key stakeholders and broader community. Action: Consultant to be advised of additions to Draft Darwin Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan. Action: ACDAC membership to be subject of analysis at first ACDAC meeting of 2012. Action: Distribute draft National Cultural Policy submission to ACDAC membership for review and comment. Submission closing date 21 October 2011. Action: Committee and Consultant (Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan) to be notified of change of meeting from 10 November 2011 to 1st December 2011.
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10 SISTER CITIES COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ITEMS Nil
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DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A
APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: KB
REPORT NO:
11C0118 HB:kl
COMMON NO:
2114736
SUBJECT: AMBON SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 22
SEPTEMBER - STUDENT EXCHANGE
ITEM NO: 10.2.1 SYNOPSIS: This report presents the minutes of the Ambon Sister City Community Committee meeting held 22 September 2011 (Attachment 1) for Council’s information and details recommendations arising for Council’s consideration. GENERAL: PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision 20\2828 (25/05/10) A. THAT Report Number 10C0066 JB:kl entitled Sister Cities Community
Committee Minutes – Haikou Meeting 19 April 2010 and Ambon Meeting 29 April 2010, be received and noted.
Haikou Sister City Community Committee Recommendations
B. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee requests that Ms Maisy
Latif at Darwin High School be contacted to provide further detail on current Chinese study programs within Darwin’s schools and that a letter seeking further information on schools’ Chinese language programs be forwarded.
C. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee requests Council
contacts Mr Brendan Doran at the NT Government in respect to the Government’s potential visit to Haikou during the Shanghai World Expo 2010 exploring opportunities for Council to be part of the visit.
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SEPTEMBER - STUDENT EXCHANGE D. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommend that Council
writes to the Haikou Guide praising the guide as high quality and that Council would like to place a link to the guide on its website.
E. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommend a Darwin
delegation visit Haikou for the purpose of –
a. Reaffirming the importance of the Haikou Sister City relationship. b. Celebrating 20 years since the signing of the Sister City agreement
between Darwin and Haikou. c. Visiting the completed road to the Soldiers Memorial in DongFang.
F. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommend Council
invite the Mayor of Dongfang to visit Darwin to further explore a friendship link, military linkages and city similarities in June or July 2010 in accordance with the Sister Cities Delegation procedure.
G. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommend a
contribution of funds towards the Sister Cities Fundraising Deckchair event to be held in July 2010.
Ambon Sister City Community Committee Recommendations
H. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend in principal
that funds be allocated to fund airfares and travel expenses (estimated cost between $3,000 and $4,000) for the exchange of two students and one teacher between SMU5, Ambon and Kormilda College, Darwin for three weeks during the second semester of the 2010 school year and that correspondence be sent to the Principals of the respective schools detailing the proposal.
I. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend that Mr. Phil
Blumberg, NT Department of Education and Training, be contacted by Council staff to check insurance requirements of a student exchange program.
J. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend that
correspondence to the Principals of Kormilda College and SMU5 detailing the proposed student exchange be drafted by Council staff in consultation with the Chairperson of Ambon SCCC.
K. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee requests a response
from Council prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Ambon Sister City Community Committee regarding the request for re-allocation of funds of $4,800 to the Ambon Sister City Community Committee that were not carried forward from the 2008/2009 financial year.
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SEPTEMBER - STUDENT EXCHANGE L. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend that the
Chair of the Ambon Sister City Committee the Chair of the Ambon Sister City Committee explore options for the provision of a perpetual trophy for the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and that a response be forwarded by Council to the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race 2010 Organising Committee stating this intention.
M. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend that the
Chair explore suitable race award categories and appropriate trophy designs up to the value of $1,000 and report back to the Ambon SCCC meeting of 10 June 2010.
N. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend a response
prepared by Council staff to the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race 2010 Organising Committee stating that the Ambon SCCC is interested in sponsoring a perpetual trophy for the event and that the Chair of the Committee is currently exploring options.
O. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommend that the
Ambon Sister City Community Committee be notified in writing of Council’s intention to carry over any funds remaining in the Ambon SCCC budget at the end of the 2009/2010 financial year to the 2010/2011 financial year.
REPORT The Ambon Sister City Community Committee (SCCC) met on the 22nd of September 2011. The Committee discussed the installation of the Indonesian statues at the Charles Darwin University Garden and the SMR5/ Kormilda College exchange program. The Committee wish to closely review the student and teacher exchange that was undertaken in August 2011 and discuss future options with Kormilda College before a financial commitment is made to another exchange. The Committee unanimously agreed to provide in principal support for the exchange to occur in July/ August of 2012. Details of the exchange model will be developed with the intention of recommending allocation of funds in subsequent months. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications pertaining to the recommendations from this report.
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SEPTEMBER - STUDENT EXCHANGE STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.2 Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.4 Strengthen international relationships through Sister Cities and other activities LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: There is potential media interest in any Council activity and potential issues or any media interest is brought to the attention of the General Manager, Cultural and Community Services. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: Recommendations from this report are for Council’s consideration. CONSULTATION: Ambon Sister City Community Committee Kormilda College PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: None required for this report. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE None required for this report.
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SEPTEMBER - STUDENT EXCHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0118 HB:kl entitled Ambon Sister City Community
Committee Minutes 22 September 2011 - Student Exchange, be received and noted.
B. THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommends that the
student and teacher exchange program between Ambon and Darwin be supported in principal.
HAYLEY BARICH KATIE HEARNSENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - LIVEABILITY
A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Hayley Barich on 89300695 or h.barich@darwin.nt.gov.au
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MINUTES AMBON SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday 22 September 2011, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Meeting Room 1
DARWIN CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTRE 1. Meeting Open 5.06pm 2. Present
Rick Setter Community representative, Chair Leigh Gregory Community representative Alderman Garry Lambert Elected Member Jherry Matahelumual Observer Christine Silvester Community representative Hayley Barich Senior Community Development Officer –
Liveability 3. Apologies
Maureen Manzie Community representative Alderman Allan Mitchell Elected Member
4. Minutes Minutes of last meeting Thursday 11 August 2011 were approved as a true and accurate record of the meeting. (Silvester/Gregory), Carried
5. Business Arising from Previous Minutes
5.1 Student Exchange SMR 5 Ambon
Action: Hayley to provide a report on the exchange including suggested way forward to the Committee at the next meeting. Recommendation: THAT the Ambon Sister City Community Committee recommends in principal support is provided for the exchange of students and teachers from Ambon to Darwin.
(Silvester/Gregory), Carried
6. General Business
6.1 Statues for Indonesian Garden at CDU
This item is being progressed with CDU. Action: Hayley to send a meeting invitation to the Committee for viewing of the statues.
6.2 Update from Indonesian Consulate
Maluku Government will donate a Peace Gong to be displayed in the Charles Darwin University Indonesian Garden.
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The Committee was allocated $4000 for the 2011/12 financial year. Additionally each Committee received $422 from the film night fundraiser. $1000 is committed to the Indonesian Statues for the CDU garden.
6.4 Any Other Business
Date of the 2012 Darwin to Ambon Yacht race has been deferred to the 25th August. There was a lot of coverage in the Indonesian media of the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race, in particular the visit from the Acting Lord Mayor. A new Mayor has been appointed for Ambon.
Action: Send a letter congratulating the new Mayor of his appointment.
7 Meeting Closed 5.55pm 8 Date and time of next meeting Date: 10 November Time: 5:00 pm Venue: Meeting Room I
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TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES & CULTURAL
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: KB
REPORT NO:
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COMMON NO:
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SUBJECT: SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - DILI 20
SEPTEMBER 2011 - TUANA-LARAN SCHOOL, COMMITTEE FOCUS FOR 2011/12
ITEM NO: 10.2.2 SYNOPSIS: This report presents the minutes of the Dili Sister City Community Committee meeting held 20th September 2011 for Council’s information and details recommendations for Council’s consideration. GENERAL: PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\1012 (25/11/08) A. THAT Report Number 08C0153 entitled Minutes of the Dili Sister City
Community Committee Meeting Held on 7 October 2008 With Recommendations, be received and noted.
B. THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee focus its resources for the term
1 July 2008 to 30 June 2010 towards youth focused projects with the appropriate community organisations based in the Dili District in Timor-Leste.
C. THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee supports in principle the Husi
Bei Ala Timor Sira Nia Liman – From the Hands of our Ancestor program that is to be presented at the Museum and Art Galley of NT, as this will provide a positive learning opportunity in relation to Timor-Leste’s culture and people.
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REPORT The Dili Sister City Community Committee met on 20th September 2011. The Committee discussed and confirmed its direction for the 2011/12 financial year and agreed on a financial contribution to the No. 3 School Tuana-Laran proposal. Committee Direction for 2011/12 Given that the Committee continues to be approached by a variety of organisations undertaking projects in Timor, it was necessary for the Committee to re-assess their strategic focus for the 2011/12 year. After discussion, members agreed they should continue to support projects that focused on youth and education. Members also agreed that they should continue to work with current project partners, and expand linkages between Darwin and Dili schools and youth organisations. No. 3 School Tuana-Laran Project Objective Strengthening international relations by supporting development of basketball facilities. Background In April 2011 the Dili Sister City Community Committee Chair travelled to Timor-Leste to visit schools that had approached her for support. One of these schools was No. 3 School Tuana-Laran. During the violence in 1999 the Tuana-Laran School was destroyed. It was not until 2009 that the Timor-Leste Government rebuilt two new classrooms at the school. In 2011 there are 640 students from ages 5 – 13 enrolled at the school and 20 teachers. A morning and afternoon schedule of schooling in undertaken to accommodate all students in the very limited facilities. There is no playground or sporting facilities at the school. The Principal of the school has indicated that students would benefit from the development of a basketball facility at the school. Project Plan It is proposed that Council provide a financial contribution to the development of basketball facilities at the No. 3 School Tuana-Laran. The Committee agreed that the remainder of the 2010/11 budget, $660 should be allocated to this budget. This will enable the school to purchase the cement required for the basketball court. Works will be undertaken by local suppliers. Council will provide a plaque to include with the new facility to show project sponsors.
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Stage Timeline Resources Contribution to the construction of basketball facilities
December 2011 Dili Sister City Community Committee, Senior Community Development Officer $660
Supporting Timor Cup 2011/2012 - Darwin Project Objective Promote the Darwin and Dili sister city relationships through the love of soccer. Background The Timor Cup was founded in 1989 by a group of young Timorese from Darwin known as the East Timor Brothers United. The main objective of the Timor Cup is to bring together the Timorese communities from all over Australia to celebrate Timorese culture, and traditions. Soccer is a widely loved sport in the Timorese community and the friendly competition is the focus of the event. The Timor Cup is held every two years. This year it is to be held in Darwin and hosted by the East Timor Brothers United. It is expected that two teams from Timor Leste, based in Dili, will participate in this year’s competition which will also include teams from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Portugal. Athletes will arrive 27 December 2011 with the Games beginning the following day. 31 December 2011 and 1 January 2012 are designated rest days. Games will recommence 2 January and the closing ceremony will be on 7 January 2012. The East Timor Brothers United are seeking financial and in-kind support from the Darwin community in order to host the event. Thus far, Alatai Apartments, Luma Luma, Jape Homemaker Village, Leading Edge, Asian Imported Food and Happy Garden have all pledged support for the event. Project Plan The Timor Cup is held in Darwin 27 December 2011 to 7 January 2012. Support for The Timor Cup would be in the form of sponsorship. In exchange for financial support the East Timor Brothers United would ensure proper promotion of DCC and the Sister City relationship. Stage Timeline Resources The Timor Cup 27 December 2011 – 7
January 2012 $1450 Senior Community Development Officer - Liveability
Lord Mayor Reception 27 December 2011 – 7 January 2012
Senior Community Development Officer - Liveability
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No. 3 School Tuana-Laran School The estimated cost of the construction of the basketball facilities is US$3000. The Dili Sister City Community Committee has recommended a contribution of $660 from W1583/1/. Supporting Timor Cup 2011/2012 - Darwin The following outlines the budgeted expenses for the Timor Cup 2011/2012.
Item Expense Ground Hire for 2 weeks, Italian Club, Marrara
2500
Uniforms 2600 Security during the games and parties 500
Referees and linesmen 1400 Insurance 1300 Trophies/ Medals 1450 Food to sell 1800 Beverages to sell 1500 Stationary 300 Equipment (balls, shade cloths, soccer nets)
450
Hire of hall for presentation night 600 Public Liability 1300
It is proposed that Council sponsor the Trophies and Medals for the Timor Cup. Recognition would be in the form of logos on the medals and the Lord Mayor presenting medals at the closing ceremony. This would require a contribution of $1450 from W1583/1/. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.2 Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.4 Strengthen international relationships through Sister Cities and other activities
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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS: As part of this project, media releases will be sent to local media outlets and person-to-person contact will be documented to enable coverage in Darwin City Council publications including GRINDOnline, International Relations eNewsletter and MyDarwin. This project presents a positive opportunity for Council to showcase the very tangible benefits that can evolve from Sister City relationships. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: Recommendations from this report are for Council’s consideration. CONSULTATION: Dili Sister City Community Committee Principal, No. 3 School Tuana-Laran East Timor Brothers United PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: None required for this report. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE A plaque including Council’s logo will be sent with the donation to No. 3 School Tuana-Laran in order to identify Council as being a supporter of the basketball facility development. Council logos will be included on the Timor Cup promotional material
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RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0128 HB:es entitled Sister City Community
Committee Minutes - Dili 20 September 2011 - Tuana-Laran School, Committee Focus For 2011/12, be received and noted.
B. THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee recommends that the
Committee continues to support existing partnerships with a focus on youth and encourages the development of relations between schools and youth organizations in Dili and Darwin, eg. Essington School
C. THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to $660 is
allocated to the development of basketball facilities for the No. 3 School Tuana-Laran in Dili, Timor-Leste.
D. THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to $1450
is allocated to sponsoring the 2011/2012 Timor Cup hosted by the East Timor Brothers United.
E. THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee recommends that the Lord
Mayor host a reception during the 2011/2012 Timor Cup to welcome the sporting delegation from our Sister City, Dili, Timor-Leste.
HAYLEY BARICH KATIE HEARNSENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - LIVEABILITY
A/GENERAL MANAGERCOMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Miss Hayley Barich on 89300695 or h.barich@darwin.nt.gov.au
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MINUTES DILI SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday 20 September 2011 12:30pm
Meeting Room 1 DARWIN CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTRE
1. Meeting Open 12:35pm 2. Present
Lynn Bigg Community representative, Chair Alderman John Bailey Elected Member Mark Spangler Community representative Jill Kuhn Community representative Neil Chadwick Community representative Leigh Gregory Community representative (via phone) Alderman Fred Marrone Elected Member Hayley Barich Senior Community Development Officer
3. Apologies
Nil.
4. Minutes
Minutes of last meeting 10 August 2011 were accepted as a true and accurate record. (Bigg/Kuhn), Carried
5. Australia Timor-Leste Country Strategy
Committee was presented with the AusAID Timor-Leste Country Strategy for their reference. Attention was drawn to the key program areas which included youth and education. Action: Forward electronic copy to Committee members.
6. Discussion – Committee Focus for 2011/12
Recommendation: THAT the Dili Sister City Community Committee continues to support existing partnerships with a focus on youth and encourages the development of relations between schools and youth organisations between Dili and Darwin, eg. Essington School (Kuhn/Ald. Marrone), Carried
7. Business Arising
7.1 No 3. Tuana-Laran School Proposal
Recommendation: THAT $660 be allocated to the development of basketball facilities for the No 3. Tuana-Laran School.
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(Bigg/Spangler), Carried
Action: Lynn will find out the best way to organize payment Action: Committee members to ask their own contacts to see who might be going to Dili soon who could deliver the cheque.
7.2 DTour: Dili – Darwin Music Alliance – Penelope Arrow
Committee agreed they are not in a position to financially support this project and that it is not aligned to the Committee’s direction. Action: Notify Penelope Arrow of decision
7.3 Savages: An anthropological exercise in the making – Alex Ben-
Mayor
Committee agreed they are not in a position to financially support this project and that it is not aligned to the Committees direction. Action: Notify Alex Ben-Mayor of decision
7.4 Dili Quiz Night – Youth Advisory Group
Quiz night to be held November 25 at the Civic Centre Action: Hayley to forward flyer to Committee for distribution through their networks
8. General Business
8.1 Oceania Pan Hellenic Games – 29 September – 2 October Committee members invited to attend the games which Council are sponsoring.
8.2 Financial Update
Committee has been allocated $4000 for the 2011/12 financial year. $422 was allocated to each Committee from the Film Night fundraising. No funds have been committed for this financial year.
8.3 Any Other Business
The Committee would like to prioritize reestablishing connections with the Dili District Administration.
Action: Contact Abel Gueterres for his assistance
9. Meeting Closed
10. Date and time of next meeting Date: 8 November Time: 12:30pm
Venue: Meeting Room 1
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DATE: 7/11/2011REPORT
TO: COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE/OPEN A APPROVED: KH
FROM: A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &
CULTURAL SERVICES APPROVED: HB
REPORT NO:
11C0124 HB:es
COMMON NO:
237945
SUBJECT: SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE CONSULTATION - HAIKOU
SEPTEMBER 2011, LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (LTANT) SPEAKING COMPETITIONS
ITEM NO: 10.2.3 SYNOPSIS: This report presents the recommendations of the Haikou Sister City Community Committee in relation to the sponsorship proposal for the Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT) language speaking competitions for Council consideration. GENERAL: PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\0508 (29/7/08) Part
A. THAT Report Number 08C0100 Entitled Minutes of the Dili, Ambon, Haikou and
Anchorage Sister City Community Committee Meetings in June 2008, Budget Recommendations and Committee Appointments be received and noted.
Haikou Sister City Community Committee
Q. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommend to the Community Services Committee that the Haikou committee sponsor the 2008 Chinese Language Competition of the Language Teachers Association of the NT (LTANT) to an amount of $400, for the provision of 8 x $50 vouchers to prize winners.
R. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommend to the
Community Services Committee that the remainder of funds in the 2007/2008 Haikou Budget be added to Council’s donation to assist the victims of the Earthquake in China.
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SEPTEMBER 2011, LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (LTANT) LANGUAGE SPEAKING COMPETITIONS
DECISION NO. 19\3886 A. THAT Report Number 06C00115 SF:ems entitled Minutes Of The Haikou
Sister City Community Committee Meeting Held On 11 October 2006 With Recommendations be received and noted.
B. THAT the Sister Cities Management Committee endorse the progression of the
re-establishment of the Student Exchange Program between Haikou and Darwin.
C. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee sponsor a Junior and a
Senior perpetual shield to the Language Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory, Annual Chinese Speaking Competition to the amount of $300.
DECISION NO. 19\3627 (19/10/06) A. THAT Report Number 06C0103 SF:ems entitled Minutes Of The Haikou Sister
City Community Committee Meeting 30 August 2006 And Recommendations, be received and noted.
B. THAT a letter from the Lord Mayor of Darwin be sent to the Mayor of Haikou
extending an invitation to open the Chinese Garden at St Mary’s Cathedral. C. THAT the Committee sponsor the Language Teachers Association of the NT
with a prize donation in future competitions. REPORT The Haikou Sister City Community Committee were unable to achieve quorum for the scheduled meeting 19 September 2011. Out of session feedback was collected from Committee members on a proposal to support the Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT) language speaking competitions in order to provide a timely response. Project Objective Promoting language study as a means for cross-cultural understanding. Background Council has for a number of years sponsored the Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT) language speaking competitions. Sponsorship has ranged from $400 to $600. The Senior competition for Mandarin has already occurred this year, however there is opportunity to sponsor the Junior competition which will be held on 19 November 2011. The junior competition will involve students from lower primary through to middle school. This competition will focus on
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promoting language study whilst showcasing students language skills. It will involve up to 15 languages and approximately 200 students. Project Plan In exchange for sponsorship, Council will receive: invitation for representatives to present prizes; invitation to judge the Mandarin section; category winners to provide a story and photo for the newsletter/ website; inclusion of logo on certificates and any other promotional material. Stage Timeline Resources Language Speaking Competition
19 November 2011
Senior Community Development Officer – Liveability Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: It is suggested that $600 be allocated for sponsorship. This will go towards the prizes allocated for winner of the Mandarin Language section. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 6 Promote Brand Darwin Outcome 6.2 Promote our Darwin city Key Strategies 6.2.4 Strengthen international relationships through Sister Cities and other activities LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPLICATIONS:
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SEPTEMBER 2011, LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (LTANT) LANGUAGE SPEAKING COMPETITIONS
As part of this project, media releases will be sent to local media outlets and effort will be taken to document the person-to-person contact to enable coverage in Darwin City Council publications including GRINDOnline, International Relations eNewsletter and MyDarwin. These projects present a positive opportunity for Council to showcase the very tangible benefits that can evolve from Sister City relationships. COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS: None pertaining to this report. DELEGATION: Nil. CONSULTATION: Haikou Sister City Community Committee Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT) PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS: None required for this report. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE Darwin City Council logo will be used on all promotion material related to the event.
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SEPTEMBER 2011, LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY (LTANT) LANGUAGE SPEAKING COMPETITIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS: THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 11C0124 HB:es entitled Sister City Community
Committee Consultation - Haikou September 2011 Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT) Language Speaking Competitions, be received and noted.
B. THAT the Haikou Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to
$600 be allocated to Mandarin Language section of the LTANT junior speaking competition held 19 November 2011.
HAYLEY BARICH KATIE HEARNSENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - LIVEABILITY
A/GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES
Any queries on this report may be directed to Miss Hayley Barich on 89300695 or h.barich@darwin.nt.gov.au
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