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ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL Item 11.5 Annual Action Plan Reporting Appendix 1 Council Annual Action Plan 2013/14 - End of Year/Fourth Quarter Report

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Annual Action Plan - Status Report Fourth Quarter / End of 2013/14

Council’s Annual Action Plan demonstrates how Melton City Council’s activities are being delivered against the Council Plan’s objectives and strategies. The Annual Report provides additional data including Council Plan strategic measures results, financial statements and capital works program. This report provides a summary of the achievement of the Council’s 2013/14 Annual Action Plan. The Action Plan contains 135 actions. A summary of the status at the end of the 2013/14 financial year (fourth quarter) is as follows:

Status Description Symbol Number of actions

% of actions

Achieved The Action is completed. 104 77%

On track The Action is progressing on target to be achieved within the timeline.

8 6%

Postponed/Ongoing The Action is ongoing over multiple financial years or its completion has been deferred for the 2013/14 financial year

23 17%

Total 135 100%


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Outcome 1: A clear vision to connect and develop a sustainable City Objective 1.1: Strategically plan for a well designed and built City.

Actions Status Progress Comments Responsible Service Unit

Target Date

Strategy 1.1.1: Ensure appropriate land use planning for public infrastructure, non urban areas, urban development and community assets.

1. Develop a Developer Contributions Policy.

The Policy was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 17 December 2013.

Planning & Environment

30-Jun-14

2. Develop a Green Wedge Management Plan for the City's Northern Green Wedge.

The Plans is being finalised by the appointed consultants following consideration of community submissions and comments by Council officers.

A high level of community engagement resulted in the consultation period being extended to allow for meetings with landowners who submitted to the draft plan. The strategy is scheduled for Council adoption 23 September 2014.


Amended target date: 30-Sep-14.

Strategy 1.1.2: Create local identity and character through urban design and public art that creates local pride and improves the image and perception of the City.

3. Develop Landscape Design Guidelines.

Consultation completed. Project Control Group (PCG) to finalise outstanding matters arising from internal consultation processes.

Revised timeline approved by PCG to allow Guidelines to align with the Open Space Strategy, which is scheduled to be presented to Council for adoption by 31 December 2014.

Engineering Amended target date: 30-Jun-15


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Strategy 1.1.3: Prepare structure plans and design guidelines that seek to revitalise established urban areas, commercial precincts and other key major development sites.

4. Deliver Streetscape Improvement Program with the design of the McKenzie Street and Courthouse Plaza Precinct, Melton.

Concept design complete and out for public consultation.

On completion of the consultation process, and based upon availability within Council’s briefing schedule, the master plan will be presented at a Council briefing.

Engineering Amended target date: 31-Mar-15

5. Develop a Retail and Activity Areas Strategy.

Strategy adopted by Council at Ordinary Meeting 1 April 2014 and delivered within contract budget.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.1.4: Partner with stakeholders to take advantage of our local distinctiveness through the conservation, protection and enhancement of heritage features and places.

6. Deliver the Heritage Strategy and Year One Action Plan.

Adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 25 June 2013; with 100% compliance of Council owned / managed heritage sites preserved or adapted.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.1.5: Improve growth in housing diversity and provision of affordable housing options including public, transitional and social housing for vulnerable residents.

7. Develop a Housing Strategy. Strategy adopted by Council on 27 May 2014. Contract variation was approved to enable the scope of the project to be widened to address housing capacity and character issues.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.1.6: Develop planning guidelines and collaborate with the Growth Areas Authority and land developers to facilitate improved integrated land use planning.

8. Work with Metropolitan Planning Authority to ensure the initiation of designated Precinct Structure Plans.

Precinct Structure Plans for Rockbank, Plumpton, Kororoit and Mt Atkinson / Tarneit Plains initiated.


31-Mar-14


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Objective 1.2: Build a sense of place through an engaging range of community facilities and shared open spaces.


Target Date

Strategy 1.2.1: Provide community access to services and opportunities for all to recreate, learn and socialise through the provision and maintenance of integrated and co-located assets and open space.

9. Develop the City of Melton Open Space Strategy.

The Draft Open Space Plan has undergone community consultation with refinements presently being made.

The project has been delayed as the Open Space Strategy and Recreation Strategy are being combined into the one document that allows greater efficiency and effectiveness for the community to access and for Council to deliver.

Leisure and Facilities

Amended target date: 31-Dec-15

10. Deliver the Design for the Clarkes Road Children’s and Community Centre.

Design completed, with the construction programmed commenced. Capital Projects

31-Mar-14

11. Commence year one of the Arnolds Creek Recreation Reserve Sports Pavilion and Oval Project.

The contract for ovals was awarded on the 27 August 2013 and construction has commenced.

Capital Projects

30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.2.2: Practice a place based management approach to the planning, design, marketing, operation and maintenance of activity centres and community hubs.

12. Implement and evaluate an integrated community service delivery model from the Melton Library and Learning Hub.

Leasing and licensing agreements have been finalised for all six external tenant organisations.

Learning Communities

30-Jun-14


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Strategy 1.2.3: Improve our gateways and entry points, open spaces and streetscapes to enhance the presentation, local pride and accessible amenity for residents, businesses and visitors.

13. Deliver the Annual Parks and Open Space Recurrent Works Program.

All programs procured and advanced. Operations 30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.2.4: Prepare comprehensive feasibility studies, management plans and infrastructure plans to ensure the future provision of assets in line with community need and organisational capacity to deliver and manage.

14. Complete the City's Parks and Reserves Review process.

Adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 17 December 2013. Leisure and Facilities

31-Oct-13

15. Complete concept designs for annual Recreation Reserve Masterplan program.

Melton South Masterplan adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 17 December 2013; and Melton West Recreation Reserve Masterplan adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 27 May 2014.


31-Mar-14

Strategy 1.2.5 Deliver asset needs through the capital works program including Precinct Structure Plan priority projects, aligned with Council Plan outcomes:

16. Deliver the 2013-14 Capital Works Program.

The capital works program has delivered 20 projects representing 61% of projects. A number of larger projects have been delayed due to circumstances outside Council's control. Variations to the program are regularly reported to the Capital Works Committee and Executive.

Capital Projects

30-Jun-14


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Objective 1.3: Generate an innovative local economy that stimulates opportunities for investment, business and training.


Target Date

Strategy 1.3.1: Provide support and opportunities for new and emerging business development, investment and diversity of job opportunities.

17. Develop a business prospectus to highlight the opportunities and advantages of investing in the City of Melton.

Prospectus developed in June 2014.

Economic Development & Advocacy

31-Mar-14

Strategy 1.3.2: Work with new and existing businesses to create local employment opportunities through the provision of training and support.

18. Continue to expand the 'Work's 4 Me' employment and training initiative for people with disabilities.

Two Network forums were held and nine disabled young people enrolled. The Pilot Evaluation report was received by Community Learning Board’s SILL Working Party for presentation to Council’s Executive Team.


30-Jun-14

19. Implement training and networking program for small businesses.

10 sessions held with 198 attendees. Participant evaluation results are scored at 87%. Training programs have ranged from Marketing and Finance as well as a visit from the Mobile Business Centre.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.3.3: Initiate, support and promote programs to improve links between higher education and vocational training to local jobs.

20. Implement the Annual Action Plan of the 2011-2014 Community Learning Plan.

Annual Progress Report delivered to Council. Current Learning Plan evaluation process has commenced.

Evaluation process on the current Learning Plan is ongoing, programmed to coincide with the preparation for the development of new Community Learning Plan 2015-18.


Amended target date:

31-Dec-14


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Strategy 1.3.4: Develop and promote the Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence (BACE) as a key attractor for new and emerging businesses in the Western Region.

21. Finalise the design and commence capital works program for the Western Business Accelerator Centre of Excellence.

Capital Works program commenced in November 2013. 56 Businesses can be accommodated in Accelerator Offices, Workshops, and in the Hub space for Micro-Business and Anchor tenant area.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.3.5: Promote opportunities from the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) across the City to enhance web connectivity for businesses.

22. Develop a project scoping paper for the development of an E-Commerce Strategy.

Project brief was presented to the Executive and supported for progression in the 2014/15 budget deliberation process.


31-Dec-14

Strategy 1.3.6: Support marketing initiatives that generate economic activity, attract visitors and builds the value, identity and reputation of Melton City and Melbourne’s West as a place to visit.

23. Deliver the City of Melton's Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2014-2030.

The Strategy was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 12 November 2013. Implementation of strategy has commenced.


31-Mar-14


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Objective 1.4: Value and protect the natural environment for future generations.


Target Date

Strategy 1.4.1: Lead by example through innovative and environmentally sensitive design and construction of Council assets.

24. Develop a Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy.

Project advancement has been delayed due to the availability of State Government staff.

Engineering Amended target date:

30-Jun-15

25. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by replacing inefficient street lighting with energy efficient lighting technology.

Funding has been received from the Federal Government through the Community Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEP). Project plan has been prepared and being implemented, including a street light replacement program.

Street light replacement has commenced with completion subject to distribution by agencies (Powercor & Jemena).



31-Dec-14

Strategy 1.4.2: Promote environmental outcomes in Council assets through innovative programs and management practices to reduce resource consumption including water, energy and non renewable resources.

26. Develop a process to capture energy usage of designated civic buildings.

Base line data obtained / established from Envi - AGL Insight web site. Reduction targets identified in LEADS project planning.


30-Jun-14

27. Implement Council's Greenhouse Action Plan.

Adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 15 October 2013. Planning & Environment

30-Jun-14


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Strategy 1.4.3: Minimise waste through reduction, reuse and recycling of waste products.

28. Deliver "It Starts with Zero" Waste Management Strategy Annual Action Plan.

100% of action plan completed as committed, with 42.63% of waste diverted from landfill for the financial year.

Operations 30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.4.4: Educate the community about the value of our natural environment and the benefits in adopting sustainable practices in their daily lives.

29. Deliver the Sustainable Environment Education Program from the Melton Library and Learning Hub.

Program was developed, inclusive of lesson plans and resource sheets, that was delivered to 30 primary classes (648 students), from prep to grade six.


01-Dec-13

Strategy 1.4.5 Support community involvement in local area conservation and environmental protection projects.

30. Support community to promote, enhance, conserve and protect local environments.

75 contacts made across the year with community groups, schools and environmental organisations, which saw over 300 community volunteers and 1,860 students and teachers participating.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.4.6: Engage land owners to improve the productivity and appearance of our rural landscape and waterways to enhance local pride and the reputation of our City.

31. Deliver Council's Environmental Enhancement Policy to encourage pest and weed control on private rural land.

The review of the Environmental Enhancement Policy (EEP) now includes land in approved Precinct Structure Plans (PSP's). The EEP program for 2013/2014 is now complete and was reported to Council at the Ordinary Meeting of 5 March 2014.


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Objective 1.5: Support a transport system that connects and moves our community.


Target Date

Strategy 1.5.1: Advocate for the early delivery of Principal Public Transport Networks and associated infrastructure to increase accessibility and safety in partnership with other levels of government.

32. Develop an Integrated Transport Strategy.

Consultants have been appointed to prepare the strategy. It is currently in the early Background Analysis stage. Community consultation will be conducted from July 2014.


31-Dec-15

33. Advocate for construction of Ravenhall Railway Station.

Direct advocacy to local members, and through letters to Minister and via budget submissions from Leadwest and the Interface Councils group; resulted in funding announcement from State Government leading into the State Budget 2014/15.

Office of CEO 30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.5.2: Partner to deliver and maintain an integrated road network in new and existing communities.

34. Review Road Asset Management Plan.

Final draft of the Plan reviewed by the Asset Management Working Group. Final amendments being made prior to reporting to Council.

Report to be prepared for the October 2014 Council meeting, to enable the collective adoption of Road Asset (RAMP), Open Space (OSAMP), Drainage (DAMP) and Building (BAMP) Asset Management Plans.


31-Oct-14

35. Deliver Traffic and Parking Management Plans.

Diggers Rest Local Area Traffic Management Plan adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 4 February 2014; Parking Management Plan for Melton West Primary School completed and all projects updated in the Capital Works Program.

Engineering 31-Jan-14


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Strategy 1.5.3: Advocate to government for the early delivery of arterial road infrastructure and to improve the connectivity of bus routes to meet activity hubs, train services and new stations.

36. Complete Toolern Train Station Feasibility and Business case.

Completed and State Government (Public Transport Victoria) has utilised report for the future planning and delivery components.


31-Mar-14

Strategy 1.5.4: Support the creation of a connected and active community through the design and delivery of walking and cycling networks

37. Deliver shared path and footpath construction program.

Construction of the program has been completed with 500 metres (in length) of new dedicated walk and cycle trails.

Capital Projects

30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.5.5 Advocate for duplication and electrification of the Melbourne line to Melton and greater frequency of train services connecting the city with other destinations.

38. Develop Advocacy Plan for duplication and electrification of Melton to Melbourne rail line.

The business case has been incorporated into the Advocacy Strategy and Framework developed to guide Councils advocacy efforts to influence public policy by other levels of government.

Advocacy Policy adopted by Council at Ordinary Meeting 24 June 2014.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 1.5.6: Work with the community and partners to provide flexible and sustainable alternate transport options to private vehicle ownership.

39. Deliver Council's Transport Access Plan.

Document at full draft.

Document is an evidence base and supporting document that has been incorporated into Councils Integrated Transport Strategy.

Integrated Transport Strategy (due date deferred to 31 December 2015).

Community Planning

30-Jun-14


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Strategy 1.5.7: Improve community access to services in areas of high transport disadvantage through a shared-service model of transport assets and outreach services.

40. Administer Council's Community Bus Service.

A total of 25 community groups and 708.75 hours were utilised this financial year.

Community Care and Inclusion

30-Jun-14


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Outcome 2: Operating with innovation, transparency, accountability and sustainability

Objective 2.1: Build community trust through socially responsible governance for long term sustainability.


Target Date

Strategy 2.1.1: Practice a strategic evidence based policy approach to guide Council’s decision making.

41. Develop Long Term Asset Management Plans for buildings, open space and drainage.

Draft Open Space (OSAMP), Drainage (DAMP) and Building (BAMP) Asset Management Plans are finalised. Delivered within budget with 100% MAV Core maturity achieved. Report to be prepared for October 2014 Council meeting, to enable collective adoption of Road Asset (RAMP), Open Space (OSAMP), Drainage (DAMP) and Building (BAMP) Asset Management Plans.


31-Dec-14

Strategy 2.1.2: Align planning, resources and reporting through the delivery of Council’s Integrated Planning Framework and Corporate Performance Management System. .

42. Develop Corporate Performance Plan to guide Councils Performance reporting and management.

First draft of Plan developed.

Priority management of the introduction of a new Corporate Integrated Business Planning System has postponed completion; further delay exacerbated with prolonged absence of Council's Corporate Planner.

Community Planning


30-Jun-15

Strategy 2.1.3: Ensure Council’s long term sustainability through responsible financial management.

43. Develop a Long-term Financial Plan.

Developed and delivered within the Strategic Resource Plan (SRP) as adopted by Council 24 June 2014.

Finance 30-Jun-14


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Strategy 2.1.5: Support transparency through public access to relevant information, decision making and strategic documents.

44. Manage the organisations Information Technology related business improvement projects.

4 project business cases completed, 100% of projects commenced with approval and project assigned.

Information Services

30-Jun-14

45. Implement the Enterprise Content Management Strategy.

Projects have commenced with Project Scope Document developed. Information Management Awareness training plan has been developed and delivered.

Information Management Compliance Program commenced late and will be completed in September/October 2014.



31-Dec-14

46. Implement key Information Technology infrastructure improvement initiatives.

New Network Site to Site Data Communication Network Topology Project commenced. Cloud Adoption detailed business case completed. New Network Site to Site Data Communication Network Topology Project has been delayed as additional activities are required to relocate the backup tape system from the Operation Centre to Caroline Springs. Project now progressing according to approved project plan. The Cloud Adoption Strategy detailed design has been completed.


31-Dec-14

Strategy 2.1.4: Continually review and improve management systems, structures and processes to ensure they are aligned, efficient and effective.

47. Facilitate the Emergency Preparedness process with Council and external staff working at integrated Children’s Service Centres.

Emergency Management Plans for all sites completed.

Children's services

01-Jun-14


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48. Establish a Rating Reference Group with external memberships to provide advice to Council on future rating strategy.

The Membership of the Rating Reference Group was endorsed by Council at Ordinary Meeting 17 September 2013, with meetings facilitated upon Committee appointment.

Finance 31-Mar-14

49. Provide Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes via Councils website.

All Council meetings agendas and minutes were made available via Council’s website within seven days of Council meeting.

Customer Engagement

30-Jun-14


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Objective 2.2: Provide levels of service that balance community need with organisational capacity.


Target Date

Strategy 2.2.1: Undertake reviews to determine types and levels of service and assets provided by Council, aligned with community need, to continuously improve service quality.

50. Develop a Service Review Evaluation Framework.

Executive have adopted a framework that will integrate with Councils culture and values. It is modelled on Lean Six Sigma and staff have undertaken training in June 2014 to enable a Pilot program to be developed and trialled in specific areas of Council. This will allow evaluation and determination of its effectiveness in going forward throughout the entire organisation.

General Manager Corporate Services

30-Jun-14

51. Deliver the Customer Service Culture Development Program.

Customer Service Charter has been approved by Executive.

100% participation of selected service units participated in the customer Service Training across 28 sessions in 14 days of first quarter 2014.

Customer Engagement

30-Jun-14

Strategy 2.2.2: Implement a strategic evidence based approach for the provision, management and maintenance of civic and community assets to ensure sustainable Council operations and equitable community access.

52. Evaluate and promote operations and access to Council's managed Leisure Centres.

Occupancy rate for quarter is 89% (above target of 85%) via 88 user groups.

Draft Performance Report has been prepared awaiting end of year satisfaction report to be compiled before presentation to Council in first quarter of new financial year.



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Strategy 2.2.3: Provide facilities and services in an effective and cost-efficient manner through a range of public and private partnerships.

53. Commence the 2013 - 2014 Atherstone Joint Venture infrastructure project program.

Planning and designs for Bridge Road Sports Precinct master plan and the Community Hub completed. Western BACE site construction commenced.

Bridge Road bridge planning and design has commenced but delayed due to negotiations concerning Cultural Heritage items.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 2.2.4 Engage with land developers in the design of open spaces and infrastructure that ensures the delivery of an accepted standard of asset.

Nil reporting action 2013/14


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Objective 2.3: Facilitate community engagement in planning and decision making.


Target Date

Strategy 2.3.1: Provide information about Council services and associated activities through a range of communication tools.

54. Increase local engagement of Council's Library Services through introduction of new Social Media tools.

Social Media Working Party has been formed and is meeting regularly. Terms of Reference completed and Business Case still under development.

Implementation Plan to be finalised; priority resourcing was invested into establishing the Diggers Rest Library Outpost service; as such seeking to extend project to an amended target date of 31 December 2014.



31-Dec-14

Strategy 2.3.2: Encourage involvement, planning and decision making through Council’s Community Engagement Framework.

55. Develop a Community Engagement Framework.

Policy and Framework at full draft and approved by the Community Engagement Advisory Committee. Formal presentation of Framework has been deferred pending finalisation of the Community Engagement Guidelines. Development of Guidelines will enable a complete package of direction, support, strategy and implementation procedures for Councillors, staff and community.

Community Planning

31-Dec-14

56. Conduct Householder Customer Satisfaction Survey to gauge the level of community satisfaction with Council services.

Review of all proposed community engagements has been completed for 2014 to assist refining scope of household survey to be completed.

Community Planning


30-Jun-15

Strategy 2.3.3: Provide the community with balanced and objective information, to assist them in understanding Council’s direction and decisions.


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57. Provide timely media release to explain and inform of Council's decisions.

160 media releases were produced, resulting in 150 media release mentions in the local press. On average three media releases per week were sent out to local and metro media. Weekly photo opportunities are offered to local media outlets.

Customer Engagement

30-Jun-14

Objective 2.4: Invest into a skilled, motivated, aligned and performing workforce.


Target Date

Strategy 2.4.1: Develop the skills and knowledge of Councillors and employees to grow capacity and optimum performance.

58. Deliver Corporate Training Program.

Corporate Training Calendar implemented with 34 Workshops conducted to 253 attendees. 45 training programs offered to staff; 43% of staff have attended corporate training.

Organisational Development

30-Jun-14

Strategy 2.4.2: Through people leadership, drive accountability of strategic and operational commitments.

59. Administer staff performance management system.

Executive endorsed the Performance Development Policy and Procedure 18 December 2014. A process to align all staff to a consistent performance cycle (1 July - 30 June) was completed in June 2014 to provide improved reporting to managers of annual reviews and performance plan set up. 100% of employees received a satisfactory or above rating in the 2013/14 performance cycle year.


30-Jun-14

60. Develop Leadership Development Framework.

Framework endorsed by Executive Team on 1 November 2013. Organisational Development

31-Mar-14

Strategy 2.4.3: Generate a culture of learning and development that attracts and retains quality employees and delivers recognition programs to support innovation and motivate high performance.


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61. Develop Service Unit Workforce Plans.

Planning and Development in conjunction with Organisational Development are piloting a workforce planning template that may be rolled out across the organisation.


30-Jun-15

Strategy 2.4.4: Empower and support our people to realise and achieve their potential through a talent management framework.

62. Deliver a Succession and Talent Management Framework.

Pilot program successfully implemented with 4 Service Units. Organisational Development

30-Jun-15

Strategy 2.4.5: Promote and support the health and well-being of our employees, Councillors, contractors and volunteers.

63. Implement Health and Wellbeing Employee Strategy.

Health and Wellbeing Strategic Plan 2014-2016 approved by the Executive on 8 April, 2014. Health eating sessions held and a fruit access trial undertaken. One hundred and sixty one employees registered in the Corporate Global Challenge (GCC). Three healthy eating sessions were held and Council participated in Walk the Block initiative.


30-Jun-14

64. Implement the annual actions of the 2013-16 Occupational Health and Strategy.

92% conformance with OHS system. Six near misses and 81 injuries reported. Working Groups have examined Working Alone and Driving for Work, and developed associated policy/procedure; implementation underway. Training delivered on OHS legislation. OHS Management System reviewed; change plan underway. OHS ‘toolbox talks’ greatly enhanced.


30-Jun-14


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Objective 2.5: Advocate in the best interests of our community and region.


Target Date

Strategy 2.5.1: Invest in relationships and alliances with influential people and organisations for improved community outcomes.


Strategy 2.5.2: Develop and implement an advocacy framework, advocacy strategies, associated campaigns and reporting on outcomes.

65. Develop Advocacy Strategy. The Policy was endorsed by Executive and presented to Policy Review Panel 9 April 2014 (Council Report 29 April 2014). Strategy adopted by Council at Ordinary Meeting 24 June 2014.

55% of community satisfied with the City's advocacy and community representation on key local issues.

Business Development & Advocacy

30-Jun-14

Strategy 2.5.3: Build on a coordinated approach to securing other Government sources of funding that will support Council’s capacity to deliver community infrastructure, planning and development opportunities and programs.

66. Deliver the Grant Seeking Project Report.

A total of 39 grant submissions were made for the year, with 22 successful in process; 27% of Council annual 2013/14 budget was funded by external grants.

Community Planning

30-Jun-14

Strategy 2.5.4: Engage government to obtain a timely share of funding to resource the complex and growing need for growth services and new infrastructure.

67. Advocate for additional Home and Community Care (HACC) funding.

Received additional Home and Community Care (HACC) funding of $121,712 ($50,000 minor capital; $7,363 assessment care planning; $47,098 delivered meals; and $17,251 property maintenance).


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Objective 2.6: Ensure timely compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.


Target Date

Strategy 2.6.1: Update documents, local laws, practices and tools in accordance with legislation and best practice in delivering corporate and community services.

68. Review the Melton Parking Management Strategy.

Review of parking trends and fines history undertaken and the impact of Woodgrove on parking trends. A briefing paper prepared and presented to Executive.

The review will not be considered further and Council officers are to continue to monitor occupancy rates for future consideration.

Compliance 30-Jun-14

69. Update the General Local Law. Executive endorsed the project plan at the meeting of 2 April 2014, for an endorsed Council adoption of General Local Law at Ordinary Meeting 18 November 2014.

Customer Engagement

31-Dec-14

Strategy 2.6.2: Implement and monitor regulatory inspections to ensure industry compliance and public health and safety.

70. Implement Compliance enforcement service to ensure a safer community.

Building Services Unit has commenced Essential Services audits as well as finalising lapsed permits. Continuance of inspections of food and health premises. Local Laws have continued 'door knocks' of premises where animals have failed to be re-registered. 37 Illegal pools inspected with 13,731 enforcement hours delivered to the community.



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Strategy 2.6.3: Ensure procurement processes and external service contracts and projects are managed with probity to comply with legislative requirements and best practice performance standards.

71. Review of Council's Procurement Policy and Procedures.

Policy and procedures endorsed by Council on 13 October 2013. 96% compliance for expenditure over $100,000.

Finance 30-Jun-14

72. Commence the development and implementation of a Corporate Program and Project Management Framework.

The Project Management Framework is currently being developed for large projects. There are currently four pilot projects operating that are using the framework.

Capital Projects

30-Jun-14

Strategy 2.6.4: Develop and maintain Council’s emergency and disaster management planning, prevention, response and recovery capacity.

73. Deliver annual review of Neighbourhood Safer Places Plan.

Review of current Neighbourhood Safer Places Plan completed by Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee advised at the August meeting that the current Neighbourhood Safer Places Plan is to be retained in accordance with CFA assessment.

Annual review process completed and Neighbourhood Safer Places Plan register updated to reflect current status.

Outcomes reported to the MFMPC and MEMPC 21 August 2013.

Operations 01-Oct-13

74. Review the Municipal Emergency Management Plan.

Review process commenced and on track. Exercise Derrimut was undertaken in October 2013 and the learnings are being applied to plans.

MEMP was endorsed by MEMPC 21 May 2014 and subsequently signed and sealed by Council.



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75. Test, review and evaluate Council's Business Continuity Plan.

Business Continuity Plan (BCP) test program completed on 4 April 2014. BCP updated to address test results. The Annual test report was presented to Executive and Audit committee.


Strategy 2.6.5: Build community resilience to emergency or disaster situations through education, programs and access to the right information.



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Outcome 3: A culturally rich, active, safe and connected City.

Objective 3.1: Provide an accessible range of services for all including children, young people, families and older adults.


Target Date

Strategy 3.1.1: Plan and coordinate appropriate and affordable services for our growing population.

76. Develop the Municipal Early Years Plan 2014-2017.

The final draft was supported by the Early Years Partnership Committee and Reference group and subsequently adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 4 March 2014.

Children's services

31-Mar-14

77. Develop the Disability Action Plan 2013-2017.

The Disability Action Plan was adopted by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 15 October 2013 and launched on 5 December 2013. 100 people attended the Launch. The Launch was mentioned in State Parliament on 9 December.


31-Dec-13

78. Develop the Youth Strategy for 2014-2019.

Council briefing scheduled for 8 July 2014 to enable presentation of a prepared Discussion Paper. August 2014 to commence the public engagement phase of the Strategy development. Engagement with School Principals has commenced.

New Youth Strategy and Engagement Planner role appointed in March 2014 and delays in making the appointment directly affected the timeframe for this action. Consequently the action has been re-scheduled for completion by 31 October 2014.

Family, Youth & Housing


31-Oct-14

Strategy 3.1.2: Provide targeted support and assistance to disadvantaged, at-risk and vulnerable residents.

79. Deliver a range of youth programs and services from Melton and Taylors Hill Youth Centres.

23 programs are currently being delivered across both centres and one large scale event was delivered. A further 6 programs were delivered at off site locations.


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Strategy 3.1.3: Support the attraction of required Community Service Organisations to our City and pursue stakeholder partnerships to ensure an integrated approach to quality community services.

80. Develop a Community Service Organisation Attraction Strategy.

The Project is advancing through the gap analysis and asset audit. Localised CSO data/needs analysis for Melton South has been completed. The localised methodology approach will inform a municipal wide staged program to CSO attraction.

The project scope has been redefined to reflect the rapidly changing CSO landscape (e.g. State/Federal budget implications, additional community facilities coming on line in 2014/2015, and the development of the Community Infrastructure Framework) to now accommodate a staged program that will ensure sustained success.

Community Planning


31-Dec-14

81. Provide a family support group for grandparents who are raising their grand children.

15 families accessing the program. Family, Youth & Housing

30-Jun-14

82. Implement the Melton City Junior Council.

The 2014 program commenced in February 2014 with 9 participants on average per meeting. Junior Council was renamed to Youth Council at the March 2014 meeting.


30-Jun-14

83. Develop a Child Friendly Principles Checklist for use by Council business units.

Child Friendly Principles Approved by Executive. Children's services

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Strategy 3.1.5: Provide environments and services that encourage independent ageing in the community and at home.

84. Deliver Home and Community Care (HACC) service.

The number of hours the HACC team delivered 85% client satisfaction with services across the following:

• 18,236 domestic assistance hours;

• 10,330 personal care hours;

• 8,995respite care hours; and

• 2,485 property maintenance hours delivered.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 3.1.6: Support the capacity of the local community to plan for and increase participation of people with a disability and their carers.

85. Provide respite care at MELBACC House for frail aged and people with a disability.

MELBACC House provided 28,330 hours of frail aged respite hours for the year; with a 100% client satisfaction achieved.


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Objective 3.2: Build resilient people and communities through opportunities to participate in community life.


Target Date

Strategy 3.2.1: Facilitate partnerships between relevant stakeholders to build and strengthen the community’s capacity to formulate their own solutions to issues.

86. Deliver counselling service to individuals and families.

63 appointments were made available per month.


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Strategy 3.2.2: Enhance the capacity of local residents through programs that develop and promote local leadership and community participation pathways.

87. Develop a Community Leadership Development Plan (including volunteer resource initiatives).

Community Leadership Programmed developed. 8 leadership development opportunities were provided in the year and one collaborative Volunteer Week event was held.

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Strategy 3.2.3: Develop relationships that combine resources to support and promote the role of local community groups and volunteers.

88. Coordinate Council's Community Care and Inclusion volunteer program.

The financial year has seen 20 new volunteers recruited; 46 active volunteers and 9463 volunteer service hours delivered.


30-Jun-14

89. Deliver a Family Services Hardship Support Service providing emergency financial relief to vulnerable residents.

37 standard appointment opportunities provided across Melton, Taylors Hill and Caroline Springs per week. The service delivered extra drop in appointments in the fourth quarter. $248,604 of emergency financial relief distributed for the year.


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Strategy 3.2.4: Provide intervention, support, education and professional development opportunities for individuals, families, groups and networks to build capacity, sustainability and self-reliance.

90. Deliver the Private Rental Access Program supporting residents at risk of homelessness to find affordable accommodation.

The program received a total of 154 case (individual, couple or family) referrals with 107 successful outcomes.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 3.2.5: Facilitate new community development programs and groups that support community capacity building.

91. Administer Council's Community Grant Funding Programs.

Assessment process for the Annual Grant Program conducted and noted at Council's 27 May 2014 Ordinary Meeting, which detailed 123 successful applications for the year.

Community Planning

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Objective 3.3: Develop an environment that supports imagination, creative expression and engagement in cultural experiences.


Target Date

Strategy 3.3.1: Plan and provide community and neighbourhood celebrations, events and programs that create a sense of pride in our community identity

92. Deliver Australia Day event, Djerriwarrh Festival and Summersault Festival.

Australia Day event, Djerriwarrh Festival and Summersault Festival all successfully delivered within budget. Level of satisfaction from client event evaluation surveys averaged at 80%.

Customer Engagement

30-Jun-14

Strategy 3.3.2: Encourage awareness of the diversity and value of arts and culture experiences.

93. Support community awareness and acceptance of the role and value of arts through the 2013-14 Pop Culture Program.

Seven events have been delivered. Community satisfaction rating is high (80%+), with community requests for further events.

Customer Engagement

30-Jun-14

Strategy 3.3.3: Promote and assist access to existing and future local arts and cultural program spaces.

94. Identify community assets (facilities and open spaces) that can be targeted for increased arts and culture programming.

Report prepared for submission to Executive in fourth quarter.

Asset list and unique features compiled and in use.

Customer Engagement


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Strategy 3.3.4: Create opportunities for the community to develop their creativity and experience the artistic work of others.

95. Deliver Council’s Arts Program. 19 events were delivered including ‘A Child's Eye’ children’s photographic show, Circus School and Drama School Programs, Contemporary Treatments for Fabric and the cultural encounter ‘Born In a Taxi’. Events were delivered with greater than 80% satisfaction.

Customer Engagement

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Strategy 3.3.5: Develop the potential of existing and emerging artists through development pathways for children, young people and aspiring artists.

96. Deliver the Artist in Residence Program.

Program has seen a total of 59 participants with a 90% satisfaction from parents.

Customer Engagement

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Objective 3.4: Provide lifelong learning opportunities to build social connections and self development.


Target Date

Strategy 3.4.1 Facilitate flexible lifelong learning opportunities through Neighbourhood Houses, community facilities, library services and the attraction of training providers.

97. Deliver Neighbourhood House programs.

The financial year saw 3,606 participants at Council managed neighbourhood houses, across 277 programs (or 4,766 programmed service hours).

Community Planning

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Strategy 3.4.2: Partner with community organisations to deliver pathways from learning programs or formal education to employment for disadvantaged, at-risk or vulnerable residents.

98. Deliver new learning courses in partnership with external education providers from the Melton Library and Learning Hub.

Federation University Australia delivered Diploma of Childcare classes in Semesters 1 and 2 (2014), Other higher education courses pending, with "taster" university days at Melton Library and Learning Hub being planned for local VCE students. Appointment of new Liaison Director by Fed Uni to develop their interest in Melton and improve the take-up of courses at MLLH.


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Strategy 3.4.3: Support the provision of a diverse and current range of reading and learning materials, reflecting our changing demographics.

99. Provide reading and learning resources to the community in a variety of formats including collection services and virtual services.

E-books, e-audio, large format print books, magazines, periodicals, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) materials, online databases, special needs publications and a wide range of books available in collection. Internet enabled PCs and wifi also provided.

• 569,587 (physical) visits to Caroline Springs and Melton Library's

• 692,129loans

• 31% of eligible population who are library members

• 86% satisfaction rating by members of Library Services

• 60% of collection items published in last 5 years.


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Strategy 3.4.4: Create a learning culture in the City through early engagement with children, young people and families.

100. Deliver library programs for young children.

A total of 302 were delivered for the year with 86 of those delivered for ‘at needs’ or special groups.


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Objective 3.5: Build an inclusive community that embraces and values cultural diversity and celebrates our collective heritage.


Target Date

Strategy 3.5.1 Celebrate diversity and generate awareness, understanding and appreciation of indigenous and other diverse communities through support, information, activities and networks.

101. Deliver the 2014 Harmony Week Program.

Harmony Day 2014 and Cultural Diversity Week events successfully delivered. Harmony Day 2014 attracted over 800 people with 11 CALD communities partnered in delivery, plus 12 other community organisations. Additional events held in Cultural Diversity week. There was a 100% satisfaction response to community surveys, with all participants indicating that they wished to be involved again next year in either a similar or increased capacity.

Community Planning

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102. Establish a Reconciliation Advisory Committee.

Reconciliation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference endorsed by Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 23 July 2013. Positions recruited, with Council adopting membership at its Ordinary Meeting of 17 December.

Community Planning

31-Aug-13

103. Deliver translated community safety brochures in community languages.

Community Safety brochures were developed and translated into Vietnamese, Spanish, Serbian, Mandarin, Dinka, Filipino, Arabic, Burmese and Cantonese.

Community Planning

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Strategy 3.5.2: Advocate to attract community service organisations that can coordinate service options for resident settlement and integration support.

104. Attract and partner with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community service providers.

Successfully liaised and integrated VICSEG and New Hope to provide services as an ongoing tenant of the Melton Library and Learning Hub.

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Strategy 3.5.3: Engage multicultural and faith leaders to enhance communication between cultural and linguistically diverse residents and community organisations.

105. Investigate the feasibility of the development of a local interfaith network.

Melton Interfaith Network officially launched on 20 March 2014.

Community Planning

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Strategy 3.5.4: Deliver programs and projects to increase community knowledge and appreciation of our collective heritage and development as a City.

106. Commence Library digitisation of local history resources.

Recruitment and training of volunteers has been completed. Procedures and testing of processes for the digitisation of material completed. Conversion of local history resources into a digital form has commenced. Online user interface developed and in testing phase, including indexes to enable easy uploading and searching of records online. 8 digitised resources now available on library online catalogue.


30-Jun-14

107. Deliver a publication to celebrate the 150 years of history as a local government body.

Project end date deferred to accommodate a required comprehensive research and publication process.

Given project value, additional resources have been provided to deliver the project across a two year period.


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Objective 3.6: Create a safer community through building a sense of belonging and community pride.


Target Date

Strategy 3.6.1 Deliver community safety initiatives that connect community, increase participation, build capacity and address crime and graffiti prevention.

108. Develop Council Graffiti Policy. Policy was adopted at the Policy Review Panel meeting of 7 May 2014 and subsequently adopted by Council at its 27 May 2014 Ordinary Meeting.

Community Planning

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Strategy 3.6.2: Through design, develop safe and welcoming public spaces that improve perceptions of safety, encourage crime prevention and provide opportunity for positive social engagement.

109. Develop feasibility paper for the potential implementation of Closed Circuit Television at hotspot locations.

Research paper 'Feasibility on the effectiveness of CCTV systems in public spaces,' was completed. Findings of the report were presented to Executive Management. Council’s 19 February 2014 Ordinary Meeting, adopted the minutes of the Community Safety Committee, inclusive of the CCTV update.

Community Planning

31-Mar-14

Strategy 3.6.3: Collaborate with stakeholders to reinforce positive attitudes and behaviours to improve road safety, reduce crime and antisocial behaviour, at identified high risk locations and amongst identified population groups.

110. Deliver Road 2 Zero Action Plan.

100% of actions completed, inclusive of Operation Safe Family Events were held at Caroline Springs Shopping Centre (8 February 2014) and Woodgrove Shopping Centre (22 March 2014). ‘Keys Please’ Session at Catholic Regional College, Melton was held on 6 March 2014. Fit2Drive was held at one secondary college.

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111. Implement the Community Safety Strategy.

95% of strategies have been delivered (including 6 Community Safety event held and 4 Community Safety Committee Meetings held). The current Plan is being evaluated and planning has commenced for the next Safer City Plan (2014-2018).

Community Planning

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Strategy 3.6.4: Collaborate to plan and advocate for the required increase in enforcement services and the provision of greater Police and Protective Service Officers.

112. Advocate to State government to increase law enforcement services.

Letter advocating for increased police officers/services was sent to Hon. Kim Wells MP, Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Chief Commissioned Ken D. Lay APM. 95 current law enforcement positions (including 8 new positions provided in 2013/14; 3 new positions committed to be introduced in 2014/15).

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Objective 3.7: Ensure our established and new communities are well connected and supported.


Target Date

Strategy 3.7.1 Build cohesive communities through the connection and integration of established and new residential areas.

113. Establish feasibility of a framework for small towns experiencing planned rapid growth.

Consultant engaged to assist with study in establishing feasibility of an integration framework for towns experiencing planned rapid growth.

Absence and realignment of functions within Community Development has resulted in project delivery date being amended.

Community Planning


31-Oct-14

Strategy 3.7.2: Undertake a coordinated approach to service access and the celebration of the identity of small townships and local neighbourhoods.

114. Develop the Library Outreach Strategy to deliver services to local neighbourhoods and communities.

Draft Strategy completed incorporating internal consultation recommendations.

Acceptance of Draft Library Outreach Strategy has been postponed so the Strategy can be considered in association with the overarching Learning Communities Strategy.



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Outcome 4: A City of people leading healthy and happy lives.

Objective 4.1: Collaborate for an accessible, integrated and aligned health service system.


Target Date

Strategy 4.1.1 Collaborate with stakeholders to provide an integrated planning approach to health services delivery that responds to emerging public health and wellbeing needs.

115. Develop the 2013-17 Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

The Plan was adopted by Council on 15 October 2013.

Community Planning

31-Oct-13

Strategy 4.1.2: Undertake assessment and gap analysis of existing health infrastructure and health service needs for current and future populations.

116. Conduct Health Infrastructure Gap analysis in partnership with Djerriwarrh Health Service and Department of Health.

Community Health component completed in November 2013. A State Government Grant application was made to fund a Broader Health Infrastructure Gap project, which to date has been unsuccessful.


30-Sep-14

Strategy 4.1.3 Plan, attract and advocate for primary health care and allied health service providers, aligned with evidence of need.


Strategy 4.1.4: Partner to support an effective and accessible referral system to ensure timely and relevant access to community health services.



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Strategy 4.1.5: Advocate to government for the provision of a purpose built Community Health Centre, a Day Hospital / Day Procedure facility and 24 Hour General Public Hospital and associated services in the Melton Township.

117. Develop Feasibility Study for redevelopment of Melton Community Health Centre.

Funding announced of $14M from the Department of Health in the new State Government Budget.


118. Develop a General Hospital and Community Health Infrastructure Advocacy Plan.

Three meetings of the Hospital Advisory Committee were held and minutes presented to Council.

The Council Advocacy Framework Adopted at the Ordinary meeting of Council 24 June 2014.

Customer Engagement

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Objective 4.2: Address health inequalities in our community.


Target Date

Strategy 4.2.1 Collaborate to deliver targeted health initiatives to address health inequalities.

119. Collaborate with health service providers to provide access to services for young people.

Three health services co-located at Council’s youth centres: Orygen Youth Health (mental health), Djerriwarrh Health Services (adolescent counselling), and Gatehouse (sexual abuse counselling).

High level of satisfaction reported by all tenants and partner agencies through regular interface with on-site management staff.


30-Jun-14

Strategy 4.2.2: Work in partnership to increase the community’s understanding of the impact of mental health issues.

120. Advocate to government for provision of mental health services in the City.

No direct funding announcement from State Government. Confirmed intent from service provider related to Community Health Centre redevelopment, which will include 30 FTE mental health professionals. Submission for "Headspace" in Melton lodged, but unsuccessful. Another submission planned when applications re-open in 14/15.


Strategy 4.2.3

121. Establish a Men’s Shed at Morton Homestead, Taylors Hill.

Design is complete. Project has been awarded. Construction will commence in July 2014.

Project was delayed due to project scoping issues and negotiations with service clubs. Construction will be completed by December 2014.

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Strategy 4.2.4:

122. Deliver a whole of organisation approach in community education through implementing the Take a Stand Preventing Violence Against Women Program.

Final Take a Stand training sessions were held in October 2013.

Community Planning

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Strategy 4.2.5:

123. Facilitate the coordination of the Melton Family Violence Network.

10 meetings held for the year advising and supporting Council and all partners to deliver on a range of initiatives.


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Objective 4.3: Encourage the community to be physically active and healthy.


Target Date

Strategy 4.3.1 Reduce the burden of chronic disease on our community through education that supports positive behaviour change in healthy lifestyles.

124. Deliver the Healthy Communities Program.

Program has been successfully completed with 101 individual programs delivered with 1,534 residents registered (78% of participants fully completed programs).

Community Planning

31-Mar-14

Strategy 4.3.2: Research barriers and enablers to regular planned and incidental physical activity and respond through affordable, sustained and accessible physical activity programs.

125. Develop the Recreation and Facilities Strategy.

Recreation and Facilities Strategy cancelled with the key components of strategy to be integrated into the Melton Open Space Strategy.

Open Space Strategy (due date deferred to 31 December 2015).


31-Mar-14

Strategy 4.3.3 Undertake marketing activities to increase the levels of physical activity and access to recreation pursuits.


Strategy 4.3.4: Educate community on the importance of healthy eating and support an increase in the accessibility of fresh nutritious food

126. Develop a Food and Nutrition Policy.

Draft Healthy Eating Policy complete. Waiting scheduling for approvals via Executive and the Policy Review Panel.

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Strategy 4.3.5: Encourage and facilitate sustained physical activity in our growth areas through implementing ‘healthy by design principles’

127. Develop Councils 'Hike and Bike' Strategy.

Hike and Bike Strategy project has been cancelled with the land use planning elements to be incorporated into the Integrated Transport Strategy and the recreational elements into the Open Space Strategy.

Integrated Transport Strategy (due date deferred to 31 December 2015). Open Space Strategy (due date deferred to 31 December 2015).


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Strategy 4.3.6: Implement prevention and intervention programs that improve the physical health of vulnerable community members and the developmental outcomes of children.

128. Deliver 'It’s Cool to Walk to School' Program.

100% of Actions implemented complete, inclusive of Walk to School programs; Walking School Bus; Road Safety Around Schools. Bike-Education Training for Instructors; Road Safety and Active Transport Network re-commenced for 2014.

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Strategy 4.3.7: Facilitate active lifestyles and community interaction through the provision of a range of local and regional level play spaces, sporting and leisure facilities.

129. Develop Aquatic Strategy.

Draft Plan presented to Executive and scheduled for Council briefing 12 August 2014.

Strategy scheduled for Council adoption at its 23 September 2014 meeting.



30-Sep-14

Strategy 4.3.8: Consult and empower children and young people to design a diverse range of play and recreation opportunities that provide education, sensory, accessible, experiential outcomes.

130. Develop a Playspace Strategy. Project Brief developed and approved with internal working group being established.

Strategy delayed pending adoption of the Open Space Strategy



30-Jun-15

Strategy 4.3.9: Deliver immunisation programs against preventable disease to infants and children, including vaccinations and health education programs.

131. Deliver immunisation program to eligible children and adolescents.

All infant and secondary school children immunisation sessions conducted as scheduled (75% of secondary school consent cards returned and 70% of eligible children in years seven and 10 are fully vaccinated). Department of Health statistics indicate that Melton is achieving an immunisation rate in excess of the State averages in the infant cohorts.



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Objective 4.4: Minimise social harms caused by gambling, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.


Target Date

Strategy 4.4.1 Research current and future trends in social harms related to gambling, tobacco, alcohol and other drugs to inform the development of policy, plans, local laws and services.

132. Develop the 2014-18 Gaming Strategy.

Background paper finalised and the draft policy has been developed.

Policy has been scheduled for Council's October Ordinary meeting for adoption pending Policy Review Panel approval in September 2014.

Community Planning


31-Oct-14

Strategy 4.4.2: Undertake Social Impact Assessments on venue-based liquor licence and gaming applications to minimise impact on high risk areas.


Strategy 4.4.3 Collaborate with service agencies, venues and local community groups to explore proactive approaches in preventing and reducing the harms associated with gambling, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

133. Deliver the 'Active Plus' smoking cessation program. Recruited 34 eligible residents. 15 participants withdrew from the program

because they were not ready to quit smoking. Eight residents completed program and have reported reduced or ceased smoking and continue with sustainable exercise.

Community Planning

31-Oct-13

134. Deliver the Saturday Nights Live and Freeza youth drug and alcohol free events.

53 events delivered for the year.


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Strategy 4.4.4: Work with the industry, venues and retailers to support awareness and lawful compliance concerning the sale and use of gaming, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

135. Conduct annual sale of tobacco to minors testing program. 58 premises visited and tested for the year with no infringement notices

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