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CITY OF DARWIN

COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

MONDAY, 22 JULY 2013 MEMBERS: Member K J Worden (Chairman); The Right Worshipful, The Lord

Mayor, Ms K M Fong Lim; Alderman G Lambrinidis; Member A R Mitchell; Alderman H I Galton.

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; Executive Assistant, Ms A Smit.

Enquiries and/or Apologies: Arweena Smit

E-mail: [email protected] - PH: 89300 685 OR Phone Committee Room 1, for Late Apologies - PH: 89300 519

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 THAT effective as of 16 April 2012 Council, pursuant to Section 32 (2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2008 hereby delegates to the Community & Cultural Services Committee the power to make recommendations to Council and decisions relating to Community & Cultural matters within the approved budget.

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1. MEETING DECLARED OPEN ...................................................................... 3 2. APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................... 3 3. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF ..................... 3

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4. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS ................................................................................ 3 5. WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ............................................ 3 6. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE PREVIOUS

COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES MEETING

Monday, 17 June 2013 ............................................................................. 4 7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES MEETING 7.1 Business Arising ............................................................................................ 4 8. INFORMATION ITEMS ................................................................................. 4 9. OFFICERS REPORTS 9.1 Community Development Team Update – June 2013 ................................... 5 9.2 Regulatory Services Update June 2013 ...................................................... 20 9.3 Libraries Information Update for June 2013 ................................................. 27 9.4 Minutes Disability Advisory Committee Meeting 20 June 2013 ................... 32 9.5 Minutes Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Meeting 5 June 2013 ....................... 37 9.6 Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Membership Appointment ............................. 43 9.7 Youth Strategy Loud and Clear 2009-2014: a Snapshot of Progress and Future Actions, June 2013 .................................................................... 46 9.8 Youth Services Grind Review Brief 2013 ..................................................... 54 10. SISTER CITIES COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ITEMS 10.1 INFORMATION ITEMS ................................................................................ 63 10.2 OFFICERS REPORTS 10.2.1 Minutes Sister City Community Committee Meeting - Anchorage 29 May and 26 June 2013, Halloween, Art Exchange .............................................. 64 11. GENERAL BUSINESS ................................................................................ 74

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Community & Cultural Services Committee Meeting – Monday, 22 July, 2013


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 G Lambrinidis is an apology due to a Leave of Absence being previously granted on 14 May 2013 for the period 27 June 2013 to 10 August 2013. DECISION NO.21\() (22/07/13) 3. DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF 4. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nil 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, 22 July, 2013, be received and considered individually. DECISION NO.21\() (22/07/13)

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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, 17 June, 2013, tabled by the Chairman, be received and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting. DECISION NO.21\() (22/07/13) 7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

7.1 Business Arising 8. INFORMATION ITEMS Nil

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COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE/OPEN

AGENDA ITEM: 9.1

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013

REPORT No.: 13C0067 KH:es COMMON No.: 1733166 DATE: 22/07/2013

Presenter: Manager Community Development, Katie Hearn Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE This report provides a narrative of operational activity occurring across the Community Development Team during June 2013. Each Officer has prepared their own sections. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.1 Develop and support programs, services and facilities, and provide

information that promotes community spirit, engagement, cohesion and safety KEY ISSUES Disability Services Youth Services Arts and Cultural Family and Children’s Services Community Safety Sister Cities Recreation Healthy Darwin RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:-

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 THAT Report Number 13C0067 KH:es entitled Community Development Team Update – June 2013, be received and noted. BACKGROUND Monthly activity reports are provided to appraise Council of operational activities across the key portfolios. DISCUSSION COMMUNITY SERVICES (CSO) The Community Services Officer has carriage of disability services, community grants, seniors and community development activities. Disability Advisory Committee The Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) met on 20 June 2013. Key items discussed included Disability Awareness Week, the Nightcliff Fishing Platform and the change of Elected Member representation on the Committee. The Committee made special thanks for Alderman Allan Mitchell for his dedication and advocacy for people with disability over the past eight years. Disability Awareness Week (DAW) CSO chaired the third DAW 2013 Planning meeting in late June. DAW is a week dedicated to highlighting the achievements of people with disability and the positive contributions they make in local community life. This year’s theme is DiversAbility: Celebrating Diversity and Social Inclusion and will be celebrated from 2 to 8 September. The Committee has nominated seven Ambassadors for DAW 2013; Peter Mahony, Carolyn Preece, Karen Close, Graham Paine, David Nichols, Callum Bateman and Megan Bateman. The program of events includes; DAW Official Opening, community forum, Happiness and Wellbeing Market, Rehabilitation Services Open Day, Deckchair Cinema, CemeNTstars theatre performance, Art Exhibition, Bowerbird Festival, Sailability and Paralympic sporting event. The program will be confirmed and posters distributed to promote the week by July end. Seniors Month 2013 CSO and the Libraries Project Officer have finalised Council’s program of events for Seniors Month 2013 which will be celebrated throughout August. The program includes; swing dancing lessons, quilling, lawn bowls, e-books, painting with water colours, laughter yoga, social media lessons, basic computer lessons, Deckchair Cinema and photography lessons. Promotional items will be distributed at the same time as the Seniors Month Calendar from the NT Office of Senior Territorians which is anticipated to be the first week in July.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 RECHARGE Scheme The RECHARGE Scheme currently operates throughout Victoria and provides an opportunity for electric scooters and wheelchairs to be recharged at recharge stations whilst their users engage in community life. City of Darwin is participating as a pilot Council in the national program roll out. CSO has met with all Library Managers as Libraries will be the first venues to be set up as RECHARGE Points. As soon as the RECHARGE packs arrive the program will be ready to be launched which is expected to be mid July. YOUTH PROJECTS Youth Services 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. Youth Advisory Group (YAG) The main items considered by YAG at the June meeting included:

- Findings from the Mission Australia Youth Survey 2012 - Launch Quarterly and the annual youth program of events - Proposed City of Darwin catering policy - Feedback on Youth Services promotional video draft - Quiz4Dili

Youth Strategy Review Youth Services have completed a progress review of Council’s Youth Strategy, 2009-2014. The compilation of the review is the subject of a separate report. GRIND Two GRIND members attended the Dalai Lama Australian Visit in Darwin on Saturday, 22nd June and had an opportunity to speak with his Holiness.

GRINDonline The Youth Services team in partnership with the current GRIND membership have undertaken a review to consider how the project might outreach to a broader range of participants. The parameters of the review will be the subject of a separate report to Council.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 Youth Services Promotional Video A Youth Services promotional video project is nearing completion with the first draft presented to Youth Services and YAG. Comments were overall very positive. The final video will be available in time to launch at the Royal Darwin Show. The Gig Gear In June, the GIG GEAR was used by: Organisation Event Nursery and Garden Industry NT NT Garden Spectacular NT Environment Centre Music for Muckity St. Vincent de Paul Society CEO Sleep Out Launch@Bagot NAIDOC Week EVENTS & RESOURCES LAUNCH @ Bagot Council’s Community Events & Resource Officer and Healthy Darwin Coordinator have been working in Bagot for the last six weeks every Tuesday with a group of young people to contribute to the planning of LAUNCH @ Bagot.

LAUNCH @ Bagot is a community celebration for NAIDOC week created by the young people of the community. The young people selected the program, created lino prints to contribute to the poster design and are now skilling up on the use of sound equipment – the older crew (18 – 25 years) are learning to use the sound desk and PA, younger crew (12- 17years) are learning how to use microphones to MC, djing between bands and basic PA set up. A range of craft activities for children (5-12 years) will contribute to the design on the day. LAUNCH @ Bagot will be the culmination of this training, with the aim of young people being able to use their new skills and to celebrate with their community.

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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 As part of this event, a storytelling workshop/project with the small children in the community will occur. This project has been identified through the Fun Bus project who are working hard to engage more deeply with the community and have conversations with the new mums about the importance of play, reading and writing with little ones. Post July6, the focus will shift to the Darwin Festival with a number of anticipated outcomes:

A number of older young people (17 +years) will be employed to work and be mentored on the Bagot component of the festival program as part of the crew (Continued training in the lead up to the event will occur).

Continue to connect with the younger crew (10 – 16years) – running some workshops connected with the Walking Neighbourhood project that is part of the festival at Bagot..

Continue to build on the storytelling projects – weaving that into the Walking Neighbourhood stories – with the plan to create both a digital platform for the stories and an illustrated children’s book of the stories also as legacy items for the project.

LAUNCH Pop-up Gigs hit the suburbs LAUNCH Pop-up Gigs kicked off at Moil Park on 23 June at 3pm as part of MusicNT’s Original Recipe. It was a great afternoon of music, in perfect Darwin weather under the trees. The audience was a broad grab of the local community of Moil, as well as others who had come from other suburbs for the music.

All the artists played exceptionally well and the Darwin artists connected with the Perth artists to talk about potential tours together in the future. Two young people who had completed the Youth Events Training carried out the event and built on their front of house, technical and event management training.

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The next LAUNCH Pop-up Gig will take over the Darwin Show on 26 – 27 July, 6:00pm – 8:30pm with a line-up of talented local young artists, including solo performances by local song bird Abbey Rose, homemade beats and words by Col Infinity and indie melodies by Josh Goodrem and his guitar. Household names Skarlett with their pop punk favourites and Indica Sunrise’s alternative original rock will also feature. The gig will finish in time for the fireworks with the Rambutan Jam Band. After that LAUNCH will again pop up on Dinah Beach Oval in Stuart Park on 30 August from 4:00pm – 8:00pm with a Friday night program to kick the weekend off. The program includes Papau New Guinea born NGAIIRE eclectic sonic roots sounds with her three piece back band. Before going solo NGAIIRE was part of Australian darling’s Blue King Brown. Swimming ‘s R&B-inspired, minimal, spacious and heartfelt tunes also join the line up with Abbey Rose’s solo folky blues lyrics and Col Infinitiy’s stories backed up by homemade beats. ARTS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee (ACDAC) The Committee held its third meeting for the year on 13 June 2013. The Committee has requested that Advisory Committee Training be scheduled in October or November 2013 in consultation with Council’s other advisory committees to skill build. Community Art Space Between 17 June – 2 July 2013, the Community Art Space hosted “Hot Shots”, an annual exhibition of music photography coordinated by Music NT. Council previously hosted the “Hot Shots” exhibition in 2011. Around 50 people attended the exhibition launch held on Monday 17 June at the Civic Centre. From 18 July – 9 August 2013 the Space will feature an exhibition of art created as part of the 2013 Darwin Recycled Art Festival. A reception will be held on Thursday 18 July, 5 pm – 7 pm at the Civic Centre featuring live music by local band The Groupie Funkers and celebrating the work of the Shoal Bay Artists in Residence.

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PAGE: 7 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 From 12 – 31 August, Council will host an exhibition, “Mel-waywa (Eyes Seeing): Reflections on Country”, featuring works by the students of Yirrkala School, who will visit Darwin after the Garma festival. Many of the Yirrkala students have family in Darwin (or boarding at Kormilda College) who will be invited to attend the exhibition. A launch is scheduled for Friday 16 August, 5 – 6 pm. Street Art A permit system for street art is being developed in consultation with local artists. A report on this matter is being prepared for Council’s consideration including a list of Council infrastructure identified as potential legal art spaces. Recycled Art Festival 2013 The 2013 Darwin Recycled Art Festival will be held 15-20 July 2013 at the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility, based within the Council demountable onsite, with materials provided by NT Recycling Solutions who are supporting the event inkind. Five local Artists in Residence will create new work and deliver workshops and performances at Shoal Bay over the week, with activities including shoemaking, paper and printmaking, aerosol art, digital sound sampling and interactive theatre. Melbourne artist Ash Keating has been commissioned to create a temporary installation work on site as well as contributing to a Temporary Public Art Workshop for local artists, to be held on Friday 19 July at Casuarina Library. The Festival has received Regional Arts Funding from the Federal government (through Arts NT) and is being delivered in partnership with NT Recycling Solutions, Charles Darwin University, Darwin Community Arts and Darwin Visual Arts Association. The program is online at: http://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/play/arts-and-cultural-services/recycled-art-festival Poster Facilities in The Mall A double-sided lockable poster noticeboard was installed under the shade structure at the Knuckey Street end of The Mall in early June 2013, and is being managed by Music NT as per agreed Guidelines. The option to install a further noticeboard at the Bennett Street end of The Mall will be informed by usage of the current noticeboards. Five Year Arts Plan Following consultation with the arts sector in March/April 2013 through a public forum and online survey, internal consultation for the Five Year Arts Plan will be undertaken in June/July 2013. The draft Plan will be presented for review by ACDAC in September with a final draft due for presentation to Council in October. Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan Council has endorsed the Civic Park Cultural Usage Plan as a framework to guide the future development of Civic Park as a cultural venue. Stakeholders will be invited to meet and discuss the Plan and how it may start to be implemented within current budget allocations. National Local Government Cultural Forum The first meeting of the National Local Government Cultural Forum was held in Canberra on 19 June 2013 for Forum members to meet and discuss the proposed Terms of Reference. Council’s Arts and Cultural Development Officer joined the

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PAGE: 8 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 meeting by videoconference. The Forum was initiated in 2012 when the independent organisation Cultural Development Network (based at RMIT University, Melbourne), entered into a three year agreement with the Australia Council to establish a national network to support and develop the local government arts sector. It is proposed that the Forum will meet twice per year in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The next meeting is scheduled for 15-16 October 2013 in Perth with items for discussion including the National Arts and Cultural Accord, the role of national peak arts organisations, local government data and cultural indicators, the management of arts infrastructure by local government, and case studies demonstrating best practice. Public Art Temporary Public Art Program – Further consultation with artists selected for Council’s newly established Temporary Public Art Program is being undertaken to finalise the project details, schedule and budget. The projects will then be announced. East Point Reserve Entry Statement – Concept designs have been received for this public art opportunity and will be presented to Council in July 2013. HMS Beagle Ship Bell Chime – Three composers were invited to create new musical works for the Bell Chime in 2013. A new composition by Queensland composer Samuel Dickenson has been added to the regular program of the Bell Chime. Cultural Village Poles – An appropriate location for installation of ten carved wooden poles held in custodianship by Council for the Cultural Village of the NT Association (now defunct) continues to be sought. Pirriyangua Pukemani Memorial (Mindil Beach) – Consultant Felicity Green has submitted a report on the condition and options for maintenance of the Pirriyangua Pukemani Memorial at Mindil Beach. A separate report on this matter is being prepared for Council, following consultation with the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee. Eye of the Explorer (Bicentennial Park) – Artist Techy Masero has submitted a report on the condition and options for maintenance of the Eye of the Explorer memorial in Bicentennial Park (cnr Daly St / The Esplanade). A separate report on this matter is being prepared for Council, following consultation with ACDAC. 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 the school civics program. Civic Visits A short film and resources are being produced to provide Civics program participants with some key facts and figures pertinent to local government, City of Darwin, its role, decision making processes and community participation avenues. The new resources have been rebranded and have been crafted by a former YAG and GRIND

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PAGE: 9 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 member. The new video is a wonderful showcase of all City of Darwin has to offer its community, along with ways to participate in local government. Fun Bus The Fun Bus continues to provide high quality mobile play group services for children 0 to 5 years, their parents and carers. Diara Croker and Shannon Lowes successfully completed their 12 months Children's Services traineeship. On 20 May, Shannon and Diara attended their Graduation Ceremony at Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education which was a huge

achievement by both the trainees and the staff involved in mentoring the young women. As of the 1 July, Shannon will be employed with Council for a 4 month project, engaging Aboriginal and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse families and Diara is has been employed for 12 month grant funded project to mentor the three new Children’s Services Trainees. Most recently, Janilee Carson commenced as the new trainee in June. Both the short term Fun Bus engagement and trainee mentoring projects are grant funded. Fun in the Parks Council’s Fun in the Parks is a school holiday program focused on primary school aged children. The program operates from 10am to 12.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of school holidays. The June / July four week school holiday program began on June 24. The holiday program has collaborated with Corrugated Iron Youth Arts Snap It Up program, Territory Child Care Group, Krazy Koala, Wild Thingz Animal Training & Encounter and Aly de Groot. The June 2nd event saw Fun in the Park’s provide face painters at Council’s Malak Community Event at Holzerland Park. In kind Support The Fun and Games In-kind Support program supported five community events during June; Tropical Garden Spectacular, St Johns College – community event,

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PAGE: 10 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 Melaleuca Refugee Centre - World Refugee Day, Sanderson Middle School –holiday program for refugee students and Squash NT – Friday Fun event. SISTER CITIES PROGRAM Walkways In response to a request from the Wagaman Residents Committee, a mural upgrade was undertaken in Walkway 81 (Trower Road to Amsterdam Circuit, Wagaman). Local artist, David Collins worked with the students of Wagaman Primary School to develop a new and invigorated design. Students participated in the painting of the mural 12 – 13 June.

International Relations Sister Cities Networking Luncheon Forum 1st Lt Savannah Moyer, Public Affairs Officer of the US Marines Rotational was the guest speaker for the June Sister Cities Networking Luncheon Forum held 4 June, 12:30 – 1:30pm in the Function Area. Lt Moyer spoke about the Marines Community Engagement Program and the need to continually build relationships, mutual respect and understanding between diverse communities. The next Sister Cities Networking Luncheon Forum will be held Tuesday 1 October.

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PAGE: 11 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 Harmony Soiree The Sister Cities program hosted the Floating Lantern Competition stall at the Harmony Soiree, 1 June, at the Waterfront. Approximately 10 Sister City volunteers assisted with registering entries, lantern folding demonstrations, lantern judging and assisting entrants light and float their lanterns. The event was well attended and provided an opportunity for the Sister City volunteers to network with Darwin’s multicultural community. Anchorage The Anchorage Sister City Community Committee met 26 June 2013. The Committee revisited their key projects for the 2012/13 budget. The Committee discussed the professional skills exchange, community Halloween event and art exchange project. Ambon SMA Negeri 5 Ambon has selected two students and one teacher to undertake a short study trip to Darwin. The students and teacher will be hosted by Kormilda College 6 – 27 August. Exchange details are in the process of being finalised. The students and teacher will attend a welcome reception with the Lord Mayor 7 August 2013. A sub-Committee has been formed to discuss plans for the Ambon Night which will be held 15 August 2013. The sub-Committee have begun planning Council’s contribution to the event. Dili Planning is underway for the 10 year anniversary celebrations of the Dili and Darwin relationship. The event will be held in late September. Details are still unconfirmed but it is envisioned that this will include a delegation from Dili, a half day workshop and planning session on the Sister City relationship and a Lord Mayoral reception. In response to these plans, the Committee is also recommending a follow up visit to Dili. Haikou Council supported the Multicultural Dancing Night held 7 June 2013. The event was well attended. Evaluation of Council’s involvement with the Lao Ou memorial is currently in progress. Kalymnos Council hosted an information stall and interactive display at Glenti 8 – 9 June 2013. The display attracted many visitors and some media coverage on The Scoop, Southern Cross TV: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=622274767784098 RECREATION Swimming Pools Casuarina Pool was closed on Monday June 3 for scheduled maintenance. Scope of works included emptying the main pool to repair a leak in the expansion joints, repair &/or replace broken tiles in pool and along the wave drain, maintenance to the men’s and women’s amenities, the repair of light towers and grounds maintenance.

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PAGE: 12 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 An additional shade structure was also installed for competition officials behind the dive blocks. The pool reopened on schedule on Saturday June 22. Parap and Nightcliff Pool have both been open throughout this period. Parap Pool is scheduled for closure for maintenance July 22 – August 9. Nightcliff Pool’s maintenance requirements do not necessitate the main pool to be drained so the venue will remain open throughout its maintenance program. The Recreation & Open Space Co-ordinator met with the Pools Contractor and a more robust attendance data collection process will be undertaken. This will allow the pools’ figures to encompass multi-use/semi-annual/annual pass card holders, participants in swimming lessons and carnivals and after-hours user groups such as Royal Lifesaving and Water Polo. Ovals The Gardens Oval Master Plan tender closed on June 13. Ten tenders were received and assessed by the Recreation Manager and Recreation & Open Space Co-ordinator. Mode Design was awarded the project and has been provided Council resource material to commence the research phase. Playgrounds The consultation process for the installation of a new playground in Latrobe Park, Bayview closed on June 26. A letter and factsheet were sent to residents in the area. Following a review of the responses an amended design is proceeding in consideration of requests to maintain the existing free play area, utilise the current or future shading and locate the playground equipment with minimal impact on the privacy of adjoining properties. Anula Exercise Equipment The consultation process for the installation of some outdoor exercise equipment next to Anula Oval has commenced. A letter and factsheet have been sent to residents in the area, with the consultation process closing July 12. The exercise equipment will appeal to residents who are keen to make use of Council’s open spaces and who like to be active. The design includes two static and two dynamic pieces of exercise equipment which incorporate and encourage cardiovascular activity, flexibility and core strength. The equipment will be fitted with information panels for instructions of use.

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(Above and right: excerpts from the Factsheet) The location has been chosen to make use of shared paths, existing shade and lighting, and close proximity to amenities, children’s play equipment and water bubbler. Two extra trees will be planted next to the equipment to further enhance the shade. Jingili Water Gardens Skate Park Following a decision to redevelop the skate park, potential designs for a new facility were sought based on the available budget of $133K. The designs included civil and landscape works, lighting, furniture and a prefabricated steel skate element. Discussions were held with community stakeholders and industry consultants who identified key concerns with the design. Following further consultation an application is now being prepared to secure additional funding through the Regional Development Australia Fund to increase the budget to $250K for design and construction of a neighbourhood skate park facility. HEALTHY DARWIN Healthy Darwin Healthy Darwin continues to support low income earners to access programs and activities that support healthy eating and physical activity. June saw member numbers reach 480 with many continuing to take advantage of the weekly classes and education workshops. A total of 26 weekly group classes continue to run daily throughout the Dry season with the exception of the Casuarina aqua classes which will be having a break and returning in September. Work has continued within the Healthy Darwin special groups program with weekly women’s group sessions run at Bagot and the refugee HEAL program is continuing in partnership with CDU. Cooking and Gardening in the Tropics The 6 week cooking and gardening program continued during June at the Lakeside Drive Community Garden. The course was held at both the garden and the Alawa Primary School kitchen on alternate occasions. The course focussed on building skills around growing and eating local produce. Activities included seed propagation, natural pest control and making flavour bases from all natural ingredients. A total of 21 members attended the program. Participants were enthusiastic and asked many questions over the duration of the course.

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PAGE: 14 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0067 KH:es SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM UPDATE – JUNE 2013 Bushwalk A Community Bushwalk was held on June 2 to celebrate World Environment Day. The walk commenced at the Community Orchard and continued through the Rapid Creek catchment area. Approximately 20 walkers were guided by two members of the Parks team and a local Larrakia guide. Attendees learned about traditional uses of the land, historical information and plant species. The walk was finished off with a delicious morning tea of damper, local bush jams and fruit tea. Community Advisory Group The first Healthy Darwin Community Advisory Group was held on June 20 in Malak between 2.30-5pm. The first part of the session was held in Holzerland Park, an informal space to get to know each other, introduce concepts and play a few team building games. The second part of the session was held at Malak Community Centre where participants created the rules for the Group, explored existing community assets and participated in open discussion about our community, history and ‘what is great about where we live’. There were 7 participants who contributed in a positive way with great community spirit. The Community Advisory Group will be an integral part of engagement for the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and are available for consultation on a wide variety of topics that may fit under a ‘Healthy Communities’ banner. World Refugee Day Soccer World Cup Competition To celebrate World Refugee Day, the Healthy Darwin team organised the City of Darwin Melaleuca Football Cup in conjunction with Melaleuca Refugee Centre and Football Federation NT. A total of 6 teams (with a total of about 70 players) participated in the 7-a-side event on the grounds of Jingili Water Gardens. Players participated from countries around the world including Timor-Leste, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, African nations and Nepal. The crowd was electric with whistles, vuvuzelas and inflatable hands. The winners of the Football Cup, Pak Hazara / Timorese FC appeared on ABC TV evening news as part of the coverage of the World Refugee Day event at Jingili Water Gardens. The winner’s trophy and medals were presented by the acting Lord Mayor Allan Mitchell on the day. Work Experience Students Two Kormilda College students were hosted for a week’s work experience with the Healthy Darwin and Recreation team. The students took part in some program planning, site visits and attended the Bagot women’s group activity. Bike Skills Sessions Two cycling skills sessions were held at Nightcliff Middle School oval to help participants build their bike handling skills. Skills included slow-riding, braking, weaving and cornering, shoulder checks and riding in close proximity. All the participants said they gained many new skills and more confidence from the courses. Upcoming Events Planning is underway for new programs and events next month, this includes:

NAIDOC Flag Raising and Community Day @ Bagot – Monday July 8 from 10am

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Healthy Dad’s, Healthy Kid’s Program – August Guided Bushwalk @ Casuarina Coastal Reserve

CONSULTATION PROCESS Nil. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. KATIE HEARN JOHN BANKSMANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES

For enquiries, please contact John Banks on 89300633 or email: [email protected]

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.2

REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE JUNE 2013

REPORT No.: 13C0069 TW:rg COMMON No.: 1330602 DATE: 22/07/2013

Presenter: A/Manager Regulatory Services, Terry Wright Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update of activities undertaken in Regulatory Services section during June 2013. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 5 Effective and Responsible Governance Outcome 5.3 Good governance Key Strategies 5.3.1 Demonstrate good corporate practice and ethical behaviour KEY ISSUES Parking Enforcement Animal Management Public Places – Illegal Camping RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT Report Number 13C0069 TW:rg entitled Regulatory Services Update June 2013, be received and noted.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0069 TW:rg SUBJECT: REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE JUNE 2013 BACKGROUND This report provides details of actions undertaken by Regulatory Services in responding to the regulation of public areas, the ongoing implementation of the Value Improvement Program and animal management. DISCUSSION Fireworks (Territory Day Celebrations) Preparation for “Fireworks at Mindil Beach” was completed the week prior to the event with 16 Regulatory staff rostered on to assist with crowd control, prevention of the introduction of fireworks into the restricted area and detection for breaches of the By-Laws. Police and Rangers were briefed on inspection points in the restricted area, communications and strategies for the night. Rangers monitored the workload of Parks staff (Traffic Control) and provided additional support in traffic management during peak periods. An estimated 6000 people, mostly families with young children, attended the Mindil Beach area for the event. The restricted area fireworks zone resulted in no incidents of discharging fireworks on the beach or in the restricted area on the night. Four (4) persons were spoken to by Rangers and a further 6 by Police who were directed to the non-restricted area. Rangers found two lost children, one who was reunited with family and the other was taken to Police and later reunited with a grateful family. The Animal Management Team responded to calls from the Communications Officer and Southern Cross Security on the night. The Rangers attended a total of 7 calls for assistance. Four dogs were returned to their owners on the night, using microchip information, with three having to be conveyed to the pound, two of which have since been collected by their owners. On Tuesday morning Rangers received a further four calls relating to dogs found the night before and all were return to the owners with Council’s assistance of identification. (Fence inspections were carried out when animals were return by Rangers). The night was without incident and a number of comments from the community reflected positively on the work of Rangers and Police. Court Hearing Council received notification in April that a parking matter would be contested in Court and that the defendant was determined to have an opportunity to test the evidence and processes of Council’s Parking Rangers before a Magistrate. The matter was prepared and a summons to appear was issued and served on the defendant to attend the Darwin Court of Summary Jurisdiction for mention on the 3rd June 2013. Council and the defendant were directed by the Court to examine the

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0069 TW:rg SUBJECT: REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE JUNE 2013 evidence in-camera after which time the defendant sought to change his plea from not guilty to guilty. The Court was informed of the change of plea and the Court directed that the defendant pay the outstanding fine and costs. CBD Parking Regular patrols of the area bounded by Knuckey, Smith, Cavenagh and Searcy Streets have resulted in consistent infringements for varying parking offences. Building site tradesmen continue to receive a significant proportion parking infringements for ignoring the parking regulations. Regulatory Services staff have met with site managers of building projects in the area and explained that breaches of the parking regulations will be enforced and specifically that the use of loading bays as parking bays for non-commercial vehicles. Traffic Management Plans (TMP) have been reviewed and traffic control officers have been advised over the parking of their vehicles which are themselves subject to the Northern Territory Traffic Regulations. Rangers have issued a total of fifty three infringements for parking for longer than indicated and expired or invalid tickets. Council officers are seeking a meeting with Builders and their representative organisations to promote the Northern Territory Traffic Regulations/Australian Rules and the Council’s role in enforcement of those Regulations and the Rules. Suburban Parking Rangers continued to monitor and regulate Dick Ward Drive and Progress Drive for illegally parked vehicles on the footpath/nature strip. The Suburban Rangers also focussed on regulated parking enforcement (on request) in the Casuarina Village Shopping Centre car park. General Rangers actioned notices for abandoned vehicles, long grass, litter complaints and a full range of By-Law offences. Public Places The aim of the public places program is to minimise breaches of By-Law 103, in particular persons camping/sleeping in public places and the obstruction of public facilities. This month large groups of indigenous persons began congregating in park land opposite Daisy Yarmirr Hostel. Rangers worked with Police from Casuarina Station and over a period of several visits.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0069 TW:rg SUBJECT: REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE JUNE 2013 Public Places Rangers continued to patrol the municipality for illegal camping and unlawful activities. Patrols are carried out at the most popular areas such as Mindil Beach, East Point, Darwin Waterfront and all the CBD Council controlled car parks. 147 infringements were issued for camping in a public place. Backpacker numbers are increasing with the dry season weather. Public Place Rangers continued to work closely with Police providing feedback and reports of areas and persons of interest within the municipality. Regulatory Services was contacted by the newly appointed Sergeant of the NT Police Public Order Unit seeking a meeting to discuss current issues relating to unlawful behaviours, improved communication processes and joint activities in addressing anti-social behaviour, illegal camping and drinking in public places. Joint operations are scheduled for early morning inspections of foreshore areas in coming the weeks. Waterfront Precinct Upon request two Rangers continued to regulate parking at the Waterfront Precinct during the week and at weekends. The Precinct was also patrolled in the early mornings for breaches of By-Law 103 Camping/Sleeping in a Public Place. Weekend Markets Rapid Creek, Parap and Nightcliff Markets continued to be patrolled every weekend. Patrol hours are between 9.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Events and Road Closures During June 2013 there were no major road closures. Animal Management Reports from Council Parks Staff showed increased wild dog activity at East Point. A Wild Dog Program was implemented with the assistance of a contractor, National Parks and Wildlife Service and collated information from staff to help track the movements of wild dog activity in the area. To date, the program has been successful with the removal of two wild dogs in the East Point Reserve. Council has also received complaints from the public about a lone male wild dog frequenting the Malak, Wulagi and Karama areas in the northern suburbs. On the 5 July the dog was seen by residents carrying a small white dead dog off in its mouth and disappeared into bushland at Leanyer. Rangers are actively patrolling the area in an attempt to catch the offending animal and to make dog owners who are exercising their pets aware of the possible presence of the animal. As the animal poses a risk to other animals and possibly persons the Animal Management Team Leader is currently examining options to remove the animal from the area in the

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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0069 TW:rg SUBJECT: REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE JUNE 2013 coming week. Consultation, regarding the immediate removal of any wild dog in the area is currently being undertaken with Parks and Wildlife and NT Police. Council received complaints during June of medium level attacks by dogs on other dogs and one dog attack on a person. As a result of those attacks several owners have received fines and surrendered their dogs to Council. Pound activity was steady through June with 30 cats impounded. The majority of those cats were ‘feral’ with 1 cat returned to its owner and 5 being re-homed through the PAWS program. Dog numbers were also consistent with 58 animals being impounded, 27 of those were returned to owners and 14 were found new homes through the PAWS program. Council Registration Officers are currently visiting properties in the northern suburbs encouraging compliance with animal registration and licensing By-Laws. Registration figures were steady during June with Council records indicated that 470 dogs were registered, 285 of those are new registrations. The total number of dogs registered at present is 7123 of which 5346 are de-sexed animals. Cat registration figures also increased during June with 80 registrations recorded, 66 of those are new registrations. The total number of registered cats at present is 967, of those 945 are de-sexed animals. This is encouraging and reflects positively on Council’s reduced registration rebate policy for de-sexed animals. Barking dog nuisance complaints totalled 54 for the month of June coincides with seasonal increase in this type of complaint at this time of the year. The resolution to barking complaints is often time consuming and in many cases complicated by the fact that animal behaviour alters with changed circumstances in the animal’s environment. The issuing of infringements is but one method that is applied to seek compliance and is only used after all alternative attempts have been exhausted. Current procedures work towards timely resolution of the complaint and focus on encouraging a cooperative approach by pet owners and persons who reside in the immediate area. In extreme cases of non-compliance and continual disruption to the peace and enjoyment of others the matter can be escalated to having the dog declared a level three under By-Law 55(d)(1). However such a declaration is conditional on the owner being found guilty of an offence under By-Law 71. Animal Management is currently undertaking a review of the Barking Dog/Nuisance Dog procedures in an effort to improve outcomes to these types of complaints. There were a number complaints received regarding dogs being walked off leads and defecating in public areas. Static patrols were conducted by Council Rangers in areas such as Bayview Haven, Fannie Bay and Nightcliff Foreshore with the aim of educating owners of their responsibilities under the Animal Management By-Laws. Several cautions were issued. Additional Animal Management staff are assigned to respond to these complaints. Education

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PAGE: 6 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0069 TW:rg SUBJECT: REGULATORY SERVICES UPDATE JUNE 2013 Council’s Animal Management Team held an exhibitors stall at the Darwin Pet Expo Rotary Hall, Winnellie Showgrounds on Sunday 2nd June from 9am till 2pm. The Lord Mayor officially opened the event and spent some time with the Animal Management Team talking to members of the public. General feedback received from both the exhibitors and the public was that the event has a huge success. Over 5000 people attended compared to 3000 in the previous year. The public were encouraged to bring their own pets to the event and the organisers thanked the City of Darwin for their support in helping to promote the Expo. A more interactive and customer focused approach is being coordinated for Council’s display area at the Royal Darwin Show. The Show commences on the 25th July till the 27th July. It is envisaged that Animal Management can be showcased to members of the general public using a fresh and contemporary approach covering all aspects of responsible pet ownership. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted: Team Leader Generals/Parking Team Leader Animal Management Animal Education Officer Team Leader Regulatory Services Administration POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. TERRY WRIGHT JOHN BANKS

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.3

LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR JUNE 2013

REPORT No.: 13P0006 KC:md COMMON No.: 1943023 DATE: 22/07/2013

Presenter: Manager Library Services, Karen Conway Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update of June 2013 detailing events and comments relating to City of Darwin Libraries (CoDL). LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2 Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.3 Increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences Key Strategies 2.3.1 Enhance library and information services KEY ISSUES This report provides an overview of library activities for the past month. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT Report Number 13P0006 KC:md entitled Libraries Information Update For June 2013, be received and noted.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13P0006 KC:md SUBJECT: LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR JUNE 2013 BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to provide a report detailing events and comments relating to City of Darwin Libraries. DISCUSSION The City Library is extending its opening hours during the Darwin Festival and will be open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. A program of family friendly activities has been planned. All activities will be held at Civic Square, outside the City Library, between 5.30 and 6.30pm unless otherwise stated. Friday 9 August Face painting in the Library. Tuesday 13 August Wiggle your hips in our Hula Hooping Workshop. Wednesday 14 August Have BIG Fun with our BIG Games including Snakes and Ladders, Connect 4 and lots more. Thursday 15 August Story time with Lilli Pang, a dramatic and passionate storyteller. Friday 16 August Life is a circus! Have a go at juggling, diabolos, poi and other great circus toys with Fairy Jill. Tuesday 20 August Enjoy a puppet show and create your own puppets. Wednesday 21 August Visit our Fun in the Parks team for art and craft, ball games, large gym shapes, and much more. Thursday 22 August Join in a music making workshop. Friday 23 August Get up close and personal with native wildlife, take photos and ask questions with animal handlers, Wild Thingz. FE Technologies have been engaged to implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) at the City Library. The work will include tagging all the libraries’ collections with RFID tags, self-checkout and self-check-in stations at the City Library. Minor works will be undertaken at the entrance and the circulation desk will be replaced at the City Library.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 13P0006 KC:md SUBJECT: LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR JUNE 2013 Extra staff has been allocated to the City Library from Casuarina to cope with the extra traffic in the library during the dry season. Work is being undertaken in the City Library workroom for the installation of new desks and an upgrade of the cabling. Deleted books are still being sent to community based organisations. A library customer has used the deleted books to set up a small library at the mine site where he works. A library customer nominated the Karama Library for Excellence in Customer Service for the Australian Business Quality Awards. We have since been advised that we won a Gold Award. A certificate of recognition has been forwarded to the Karama Library. The Libraries have applied for a Digital Enterprise - Virtual advisor program grant from the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The total amount is for $400k over 3 years. The objective of the program is to provide Indigenous Australians, small to medium Indigenous owned and operated enterprises, and not-for profit organisations located in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia with training to help them improve their online presence and take advantage of the NBN. If successful, The City of Darwin will partner with other Northern Territory Government service providers and local business to deliver training, using digital resources and online tools, to Indigenous Australians in remote communities in the Northern Territory. The Nightcliff Library closed between 11-22 June for refurbishment. The interior walls were painted throughout the library, workroom and office and also the two toilets. The public computers were relocated and new cabling work was also carried out. We moved the shelving and changed the children’s area to the other side away from the automatic doors and closer to the public toilet. The new paint instantly gave the library a fresh new look and we have managed to balance the library’s physical space a little better while also gaining some more floor space. Most customers have given us positive feedback on the changes. Programs and Events Seniors Month – All of August The program has been finalised and the brochures and posters are progressing well with Mike from Lime Juice. We will not release the program until the NT Government calendar is available. It is expected to be available in early July. NAIDOC Week – 7-14 July Nungalinya College have provided us with their stunning banners for the week which have been displayed at all the libraries.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 13P0006 KC:md SUBJECT: LIBRARIES INFORMATION UPDATE FOR JUNE 2013 Children and Youth Services A fun and informative program has been planned for school aged children to enjoy during the June/July holidays. Activities for 5 to 12 year olds include Artasaurus and awesome Roam with Dinosaurs with the CSIRO. Vocal looping with musical misfit Larry T Hill will be showing participants how to create a kaleidoscope of sounds using their voices and a looping app. Once again this year The Amazing Drumming Monkeys will be singing, dancing, telling jokes and performing their special magic. Movies will be shown at Karama Library every Wednesday at 11am and at Casuarina Library on Thursdays at 2pm. For young adults (12 to 18 years), Customise Your Facebook Cover, a photo editing session where they will be able to personalise their Facebook banner, is being offered. A full report on the activities will be in the July report. The Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinemas colouring in competition went well this month. This has given some of our families the chance to go to the cinemas and watch the great family movie “Epic”. Judging for the Young Territory Author Awards has begun. The judges for this year’s YTA Awards are: Hayley Bawden (Northern Territory Library), Alderman Kate Worden, Alderman Rebecca Want de Rowe and Lisa Ban (City of Darwin Libraries). The entries will be judged in the following age groups: under 8 years of age, 9 to 12 years of age, 13 to 15 years of age and 16 to 18 years of age. Judges will also meet in August to select a winner in each age group, an overall winner, two encouragement / highly commended entries from each age group, and a best entry from each of these regions Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Nhulunbuy. CONSULTATION PROCESS Nil. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil.

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COMMUNITY & CULTURAL SERVICES

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.4

MINUTES DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 20 JUNE 2013

REPORT No.: 13C0072 SJ:es COMMON No.: 2542883 DATE: 22/07/2013

Presenter: Community Services Officer, Sheree Jeeves Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present for Council’s information the Minutes of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting of 20 June 2013 (Attachment A). LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1 Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.2 Develop equitable and accessible community participation opportunities KEY ISSUES

Welcome Afta Abro, new DAC representative for NTG Road Network Division Disability Awareness Week 2013 Thank you to Alderman Allan Mitchell for his contribution to DAC RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT Report Number 13C0072 SJ:es entitled Minutes Disability Advisory Committee Meeting 20 June 2013, be received and noted. BACKGROUND Council’s Disability Advisory Committee is established pursuant to Section 54 of the NT Local Government Act 2008 to inform and advise Council in relation to its responsibilities to ensure equity of access to people with disability in the application

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0072 SJ:es SUBJECT: MINUTES DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 20 JUNE 2013 of procedures and the provision of services and facilities. Advice is provided through representatives selected for their awareness and specialist knowledge of disability. DISCUSSION At the meeting on 20 June 2013, the Committee welcomed the new DAC representative from NTG Road Network Division, Afta Abro. The Committee discussed the planning of Disability Awareness Week and thanked Alderman Allan Mitchell for his contribution to the Disability Advisory Committee, noting his departure as the Alderman representative on DAC. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: City of Darwin Disability Advisory Committee POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. SHEREE JEEVES JOHN BANKSCOMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER


For enquiries, please contact John Banks on 89300633 or email: [email protected] Attachments: Attachment A: Minutes of Disability Advisory Committee Meeting 20 June 2013

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MINUTES DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

2.00 - 3.30pm, Thursday 20 June 2013 Casuarina Library Meeting Room

Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina

1. PRESENT

Martin Blakemore Deputy Chair, Community Representative Deborah Bampton Community Representative Rosemary Burkitt Community Representative Debb Lovett Community Representative Adrian Riessen Community Representative Armando Padovan Specialist Representative Alasdair McGregor Specialist Representative Aftab Abro Specialist Representative Alderman Allan Mitchell Elected Member, City of Darwin David Cash Infrastructure Dept, City of Darwin Sheree Jeeves Community Services Dept, City of Darwin

2. APOLOGIES

Peter Mahony Chair, Community Representative Emma Fraser Community Representative Judy Hansen Community Representative Kerrie-Ann Parsons Community Representative Lynne Strathie Community Representative Marsha Murray Specialist Representative

3. DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN ANY ITEMS ON THE AGENDA None declared.

4. ACCEPTANCE OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 11 APRIL 2013 (Attachment A) Minutes from the meeting held 11 April 2013 were accepted as a true and accurate record. Moved: Allan Mitchell. Seconded: Adrian Riessen. Carried.

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES 11 APRIL 2013

5.1. NT Government, Road Network Division - New DAC Representative The Committee welcomed Aftab Abro as the new representative from the Road Network Division on the Disability Advisory Committee.

5.2. MPT Wheelchair Space Allocation A letter was sent to the Department of Transport on behalf of DAC expressing disappointment in the decision to return the length requirement

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for Multi Purpose Taxis back to 1300mm. The response was tabled and indicated that following further consultation with key stakeholders a decision was made to return the length dimension to the national standard of 1300mm to provide a better balance between the taxi industry and passenger requirements, as well as bringing the NT back in line with the majority of jurisdictions.

6. ACCESS ACTION LIST

6.1. Footpath Access in Beroona Court, Karama Construction of the new footpath in Beroona Court is complete, photos were tabled. The footpath provides safe access for an 11 year old boy who is wheelchair reliant. Previously there was no footpath in the Court and the boy had to travel on the road.

7. GENERAL BUSINESS

7.1. Swimming Pool Sling Hoist, Change Table and Ceiling Hoist Council endorsed the recommendation by DAC to install the swimming pool hoist, change table and ceiling hoist at the Casuarina Swimming Pool. The Committee provided contact information for Occupational Therapists to consult with regarding the equipment selection, this will be progressed by Council staff.

7.2. Nightcliff Fishing Platform Update NTG have installed new locks at the platform which are covered by a metal box with the aim of deterring vandalism. However, they are still being broken. NTG are trying to come up with another solution. David Cash explained that the locks are being broken because people like to use the fold down benches while they are fishing. He suggested that a solution might be to install permanent benches in between the fold down benches for people to use who don’t have key access. The benches would be installed on the outside of the railing so they wouldn’t interfere with wheelchair or scooter access. Action: A letter be sent to NT Government suggesting that permanent benches be installed to deter vandalism of the locks on the fold down benches.

7.3. RECHARGE Scheme The resource sheets for the RECHARGE Scheme have been finalised and as soon as the stickers arrive the Scheme is ready to be launched, this is expected to be early July. Each of Council’s Libraries will be the first places to be set up as RECHARGE points.

7.4. Disability Awareness Week 2013 The planning for Disability Awareness week is progressing well. The Planning Committee is meeting monthly and there are 11 events planned at this stage. The dates are from the 2 to 8 September and the theme is DiversAbility: Celebrating Diversity and Social Inclusion. There are seven

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Ambassadors who will assist in different ways in the lead up and during the week.

8. DISABILITY SECTOR TRENDS, POLICY AND CURRENT ISSUES

8.1. National Disability Awards http://www.idpwd.com.au/awards/ Sheree will email out further information regarding the awards, Committee members to forward any suggestions for nominations through to Sheree.

9. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1. Elected Member Representative

Alderman Allan Mitchell explained that each year the Elected Members re-nominate for Council’s various Advisory Committees. Alderman Jeanette Anictomatis has been appointed for the next one year term as the Elected Member representative on DAC from the 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. Alderman Robyn Lesley has been appointed as the alternate Elected Member representative. Allan expressed his thanks to the Committee and acknowledged the value and excellent outcomes it achieves. Members expressed their thanks to Allan for his contribution and dedication to the Committee. Action: A letter be sent to Alderman Mitchell thanking him for his contribution to the Disability Advisory Committee.

10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Date: Thursday 22 August Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm Venue: Casuarina Library Meeting Room Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina 11. MEETING CLOSED

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.5

MINUTES YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) MEETING 5 JUNE 2013

REPORT No.: 13C0064 KP:es COMMON No.: 2532905 DATE: 22/07/2013

Presenter: Youth Services Officer, Kay Pisel Approved: General Manager, Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present to the minutes of the June 2013 meeting of the Youth Advisory Group for Council’s consideration. The meeting focus dealt with a review on the progress of implementation of Council’s Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear 2009-2014, which is the subject of a separate report. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.1 Develop and support programs, services and facilities, and provide

information that promotes community spirit, engagement, cohesion and safety KEY ISSUES

Minutes of the Youth Advisory Group Mission Australia National Youth Survey 2012 Youth Strategy Implementation and Progress review

RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 13C0064 KP:es entitled Minutes Youth Advisory Group

(YAG) Meeting 5 June 2013, be received and noted.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0064 KP:es SUBJECT: MINUTES YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) MEETING 5 JUNE 2013 BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\1234 (24/02/09) A. THAT Report Number 09c0010 KH:kl entitled Final Youth Strategy Report

2009 - 2014 be received and noted. B. THAT the recommended strategies and actions contained within the draft Youth Strategy 2009-2014, Loud and Clear, be endorsed in principle. DISCUSSION The main issues for discussion at the June 2013, meeting of the Youth Advisory Group was the findings of the National Mission Australia Youth Survey 2012 and a comprehensive review of the implementation of Council’s Youth Strategy, 2009 – 2014, Loud and Clear. NATIONAL MISSION AUSTRALIA YOUTH SURVEY 2013 The annual National Mission Australia Youth Survey findings were tabled. The survey has been conducted each year since 2002 and is the largest youth survey of its type in Australia. The results assist with the development of youth services, guide policy makers and provide insights on youth views and opinions on key issues.

Of note in the Survey findings were the data relevant to the Northern Territory. One of the key concerns for young people nationally and in the NT was school and study problems. The survey results also identified alcohol and drugs as the most important nation-wide issue.

Members discussed possible strategies to address the school and study problems item identified by young people and suggested the Career Educators Association of the Northern Territory (CEANT) may be able to play a role in responding to anxiety issues often felt by young people in relation to study and exam pressures. Other youth focussed mental health services available locally also play valuable roles in providing strategies for young people.

YOUTH STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW The Group completed a comprehensive review of the progress on the implementation of the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014. It was positive to note that many of the actions contained within the Strategy have been completed or are in progress. Worthy of note was the Members view that social media platforms have emerged as the most critical communication tool in youth engagement and communications. The group welcomed Amy Hetherington, Media Makers NT, who presented the first draft of the City of Darwin Youth Services promotional video. The overall feedback was positive. Further consultation with the Youth Services Team and Council staff will be undertaken before a revised version is presented to the group.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0064 KP:es SUBJECT: MINUTES YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) MEETING 5 JUNE 2013 The group also welcomed Jacara Egan, the Northern Territory representative on the Australian Youth Forum. She provided YAG with information about the forum and the major projects being undertaken during her tenure. Council’s Events and Resources Officer, Britt Guy presented the Council endorsed Launch Youth Week Event Evaluation and 2013/2014 Programming Report for the information of the group and highlighted the Council decisions. Health Community Coordinator, Amber Herrmann, presented information about the Council’s proposed Healthy Catering Policy and invited feedback. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following parties were consulted: Youth Advisory Group membership POLICY IMPLICATIONS All recommendations are made in line with the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014, Loud and Clear. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. KAY PISEL JOHN BANKSYOUTH SERVICES OFFICER GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &

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5 June 2013

1. Meeting opened

Meeting opened at 5.05 pm

2. Welcome Alexa Morris-Lovell (Chair) YAG Member Felix Baker YAG Member Natasha Brennfleck YAG Member Angus Robson YAG Member Gabrielle White YAG Member Maruop Bol Observer Applicant Kay Pisel CoD Youth Services Officer Abbey Bradhurst (Minutes) CoD Youth Services Trainee Britt Guy CoD Staff Amber Herrmann CoD Staff Alderman Garry Lambert Elected Member Jacara Egan Australian Youth Forum Representative Amy Hetherington Youth Services Promotional Video Producer

3. Apologies

Joyce Akena YAG Member Danielle Broster YAG Member Krshna Capaque YAG Member Luxmy Chandran YAG Member Madeleine Tate YAG Member Matt Schobben YAG Member

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the May 2013 meeting of the Youth Advisory Group were endorsed as a true and accurate record. Moved Angus Robson; Seconded Natasha Brennfleck.

5. Business Arising

5.1 Mission Australia Youth Survey 2012 – Kay Pisel The findings from the 2012 Mission Australia Youth Survey were tabled for information. Nationally, one of the top issues of personal concern for young people was school and study problems. This was also shown to be an issue of concern for Northern Territory respondents. The report also identified that ‘alcohol and drugs’ was the most important national issue.

Actions identified from the discussion include:

• Investigate the role of Career Educators Association of the Northern Territory (CEANT) in responding to student anxiety and stress issues in view of the findings of the survey.

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• Explore local mental health youth service provider’s role in responding to student stress and anxiety issues.

• Investigate how the Youth Advisory Group could actively engage with school communities in relation to this issue to promote possible support avenues.

• YAG to invite a representative from YChangeNT, Youth Binge Drinking Project, to present an information session.

5.2 National Youth Week Program Report – Britt Guy Britt presented the Council endorsed Launch Youth Week Event Evaluation

and 2013/2014 Programming Report for the information of the group and highlighted the Council decisions:

- LAUNCH was endorsed as the official program title for Council’s Youth

Leisure and Events program. - 2013/2014 LAUNCH programming proposal was endorsed for

implementation in partnership with young people. - The event management skill building programs for young people will be

delivered biannually as part of the LAUNCH program. - A letter of thanks from the Lord Mayor will be provided to the 7 inaugural

Youth Events Coordinators and their industry mentors.

5.3 Launch Quarterly – Britt Guy An overview of LAUNCH Quarterly was presented for the information of the group. The publications will promote events and opportunities for young people with the format aligning with the LAUNCH@ DEC program.

5.4 Catering Policy – Amber Herrmann

Information about the Council’s proposed Healthy Catering Policy was provided and YAG feedback invited. Comment concurred with the healthy practices outlined and highlighted the need for the consideration of dietary conditions such as gluten and lactose intolerances in the policy.

5.5 Youth Services Promotional Video Draft – Amy Hetherington The first version of the Youth Services promotional video was presented for the group’s consideration. Overall, feedback was very positive. Constructive criticism did include: - Still images were quite dark - Faster sound transitions would enhance the natural progression of the

video - Some clips were not clear due to movement of images - First names only on captions preferred Further consultation with Council staff to occur before the final version is presented to YAG.

5.6 Australian Youth Forum – Jacara Egan

Jacara Egan, the Northern Territory representative on the Australian Youth Forum provided an overview of the Forum and the major projects being undertaken during her tenure. Jacara referred the group to the Mental Health Youth Survey on the Forum’s site and requested that participation.The link will be placed on the YAG Facebook page for ease of access.

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5.7 Quiz4Dili, Annual Fundraiser – Kay Pisel It was proposed that an extra-ordinary meeting of the Youth Advisory Group be held during the July school break to commence planning for the YAG annual fundraiser, Quiz4Dili in support of the Action for Change Foundation. Meeting details will be provided via email and Facebook.

5.8 Youth Strategy Review – Kay Pisel The group completed the review of the progress of the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014. The compilation of the review is provided in the attached document, City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014: a snapshot of progress and future actions, June 2013. The group recommended that a report be presented to Council detailing the completed outcomes of the strategy and the delivery of the remaining initiatives.

6. Other Business

Kay invited volunteers from YAG to provide a youth presence at the Royal Darwin Show on 24th to 26th July. Information will be distributed through email and on YAG Members Facebook page. The City of Anchorage is advertising a Summer Internship program. Applications are available from the Anchorage Council website.

7. Meeting Closed Meeting closed at 7:08 pm.

8. Please note the next Youth Advisory Group meeting will be held

Wednesday 7th August 2013, 5-7pm City of Darwin Civic Centre – Meeting Room 1.

It is important that all YAG members attend each meeting. Transport can be arranged. For further information or apologies email [email protected] or phone Youth Projects on 8930 0635

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.6

YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT


Presenter: Youth Services Officer, Kay Pisel Approved: General Manager, Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to recommend a nominated community representative for appointment to Council’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAG). LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.1 Develop and support programs, services and facilities, and provide

information that promotes community spirit, engagement, cohesion and safety KEY ISSUES Membership appointment to the Youth Advisory Group. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 13C0065 KP:es entitled Youth Advisory Group (YAG)

Membership Appointment, be received and noted. B. THAT Maurop Bol be appointed as a member of the Youth Advisory Group

(YAG) for a three (3) year term from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2016.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0065 KP:es SUBJECT: YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 19/1648 (15/06/05) A. THAT Report Number 05C0071 KH:kl entitled Feedback Report Youth Event

PopArt 2, 2005, be received and noted. B. THAT Council continue to support youth participation opportunities that emerge

through the work of the GRIND Youth Newspaper Team and the Youth Advisory Group.

DISCUSSION Maruop Bol, a young man currently studying Year 12, attended the June Youth Advisory Group meeting in an observer capacity and has subsequently made application for membership. Maruop’s appointment to the group will add diversity of life experience as a relatively new resident to Darwin, from the Sudan. He is passionate about his new community and is keen to help address issues for young people in this forum. It is recommended Maruop Bol be appointed member to the Youth Advisory Group. CONSULTATION PROCESS Nil. POLICY IMPLICATIONS All recommendations are made in line with the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0065 KP:es SUBJECT: YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP (YAG) MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENT COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. KAY PISEL JOHN BANKSYOUTH SERVICES OFFICER GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &

CULTURAL SERVICES For enquiries, please contact John Banks on 89300633 or email: [email protected]

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.7

YOUTH STRATEGY LOUD AND CLEAR 2009-2014: A SNAPSHOT OF PROGRESS AND FUTURE ACTIONS, JUNE 2013


Presenter: Youth Services Officer, Kay Pisel Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present a document on the progress of the Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear 2009 – 2014. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 1. Collaborative, Inclusive and Connected Community Outcome 1.1 Community inclusion supported Key Strategies 1.1.1 Develop and support programs, services and facilities, and provide

information that promotes community spirit, engagement, cohesion and safety 1.1.2 Develop equitable and accessible community participation opportunities KEY ISSUES

Progress and future actions of Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear 2009-2014: a snapshot of progress and future actions, June 2013.

RECOMMENDATIONS A. THAT Report Number 13C0066 KP:es entitled Youth Strategy, Loud and

Clear 2009-2014: a snapshot of progress and future actions, June 2013, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council endorse the recommended initiatives and actions contained within the document City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014: a snapshot of progress and future actions, June 2013, Attachment A to Report Number 13C0066 KP:es.

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PROGRESS AND FUTURE ACTIONS BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\1234 (24/02/09) That it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 09C0010 KH:kl entitled Final Youth Strategy Report

2009 - 2014 be received and noted. B. THAT the recommended strategies and actions contained within the draft youth strategy 2009-2014 be endorsed in principle. C. THAT the following actions be prioritised and associated costs referred to the

2009/2010 budget process: D.

I. Gig gear initiative $18,500 (one off).

II. Youth centre facility development (costs to be determined).

III. Establishment of Young Women’s Health & Wellbeing outreach program $70,000 annually.

IV. Establishment of a Youth Leisure/Activities Officer and program

implementation costs $120,000 annually.

V. Capital works program to include purchase of x 1 capital item biennially specifically catering for young people’s leisure requirements:

$60,000 – 2010 $60,000 – 2014

E. THAT Council communicate its appreciation to the GRIND and Youth Advisory Group members for their valuable contribution and voluntary efforts in assisting Council develop its youth policy.

F. THAT Council launches Loud & Clear during National Youth Week 2009, in partnership with the Youth Advisory Group.

DISCUSSION Attached to this report is the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear 2009-2014: a snapshot of progress and future actions, June 2013 document (Attachment A). In summary, the document outlines the completed initiatives, progress and future actions of the current City of Darwin Youth Strategy.

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PROGRESS AND FUTURE ACTIONS The purpose of the document is to provide Council with a view of the progress undertaken by Youth Services towards the completion of the Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear, in 2014. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following parties were consulted: Youth Advisory membership Community and Cultural Services POLICY IMPLICATIONS All recommendations are made in line with the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. KAY PISEL JOHN BANKSYOUTH SERVICES OFFICER GENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY &

CULTURAL SERVICES For enquiries, please contact John Banks on 89300633 or email: [email protected] Attachment A: City of Darwin Youth Strategy Loud and Clear, 2009-2014: a

snapshot of progress and future actions, June 2013

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CITY OF DARWIN YOUTH STRATEGY Loud & Clear 2009-2014

Progress review & future actions June 2013

Initiative Progress Future Action Responsible Officer

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Youth Advisory Group (YAG). Council continues to work closely with YAG to ensure that young people’s views are represented in all youth and Council initiatives. Focus area 3.13, 4.16

• Achieved and ongoing • 10 meetings per year held. • Council actively accesses YAG to provide

advice on issues relating to young people.

• YAG organises and hold events through out the year.

• YSO attends all new staff inductions to orientate to Youth Strategy and the role of YAG.

• YAG advice provided to numerous projects over past 2 years as per YAG Minutes.

• Maintain diverse membership to include young parents, diversity of cultures, gender and ages.

• Increase community awareness of YAG and its role in providing a voice for young people in Darwin.

• Provide refresh/orientation to Middle Managers on role, function and how advice can be provided for new initiatives, services and infrastructure

YSO Training and Development Officer Middle Managers

2.

Develop GRIND into an online format. Focus area 2.9, 3.13

• Achieved • GRIND developed into an online format

from a hard copy. • GRIND is responding to emerging

technologies and the use of social media tools to engage with young people.

• GRIND members meet to create and produce items for the website.

• Review GRIND to determine its level of engagement with young people and determine the best platform for youth engagement.

• Embrace emerging technologies to engage young people in both viewing and participating in an online environment.

• Increase membership through targeted advertising and increased workshop opportunities.

YSO Youth Services Trainee (YST) Youth service participants

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Create Gig Gear kit for hire to youth and community groups Focus area 3.12

• Achieved. • Gig Gear kit is readily available for use by

community organisations and is booked regularly.

• Movable trailer has been purchased and

• Wi-Fi connectivity will be established in trailer.

• Plan Council activities in which the trailer will be used.

• Establish an agreement with

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is in the process of being fitted out for the Gig Gear.

community groups for hire of the trailer.

Workshop Supervisor

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Development of a Youth Centre Focus area 1.1, 5.20

• Substantive youth consultation completed.

• A Feasibility Study completed by Strategic Leisure

• Secondary Analysis Risk Assessment completed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

• RDA application made. • Council determination in 2012

following election of 21st Council resolved to progress with multiple place based programming and leisure activities across the municipality in partnership with young people.

• Youth Services Team to retain x 3 EFT staffing (inclusive of Traineeship).

• Dedicated Youth Space at Civic Centre to be maintained.

• The 21st Council has prioritised the enhancement of services for youth via increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences and has resourced this with staffing, equipment and program expenditure. (Goal 2 Outcome 2.3)

Manager Community Development YSO

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Annual youth events and activity program Focus area 1.2, 1.7, 1.8, 5.18, 5.19

• YAG, in partnership with the Youth Services Team delivers several events annually.

• A Community Events and Resource Officer established December 2012.

• Youth events and leisure programming across the municipality endorsed.

• Annual Youth Arts exhibition hosted 2011,2012.

• Respectful Relationships and Proceeds of Crime grants applied for, for program continuation in 2010/11.

• Continue to build capacity of youth community, YAG and GRINDonline members, program participants and Council trainees in crafting and delivering the place based annual program of events via LAUNCH and regular Youth Service events and activities.

• Annual funding for programming to continue

CERO YSO YST Library Services Grants Officer

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Young women’s sexual health and wellbeing program Focus area 1.6, 3.13, 4.15

• Achieved – 12 month program delivered by Mission Australia in 2009 funded by Council.

• Continue to seek grant opportunities for young women’s programs.

YSO Grants Officer

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Establishment of Youth Services Officer Focus area 1.4, 5.18, 5.19

• Achieved. Youth Services Officer position continues to be resourced by Council to implement Council’s Youth strategy, Loud and Clear (2009-2014) in partnership with young people across the municipality.

• YSO can provide greater emphasis on developing partnerships both in Council and in the community to advocate for young people.

• Continue to implement and identify further opportunities for young people in Council as well as in the community.

Manager Community Development YSO CERO YT

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Youth empowerment framework to inform service delivery Focus area 3.11, 3.14

• Actively employed for all youth service development and youth engagement activity.

• Youth Services/Projects Team now fully supported by 3 staff (Trainee included).

• Youth employment opportunities for program delivery continues

• All new staff are inducted and orientated to Council’s approach to working with young people in the implementation of their work.

• Youth employment opportunities for program delivery continues ie workshops, gigs, artists etc

YSO CERO YT Library Services

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Increase use of IT capabilities for communication with youth Focus area 1.5, 2.9

• Delivery of information to young people through social media tools such as Facebook, text messaging, and online forums such as Grindonline.

• Provision of both hardware and software to enable young people to create, communicate and publish work online.

• Purchased Wi-Fi capability in the Gig Gear initiative.

• Review current communication and publishing tools. For example, Youth Services directory, Youth Information card, Facebook, etc.

YSO YST YAG GRIND members Broader youth community

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Establish a Youth Arts Bank online to facilitate the engagement of young emerging artists, musicians and events staff. Focus area 1.5, 3.11

• Research undertaken of existing online platforms for the basis of development of Arts Bank.

• Young artists, graphic designers, musicians etc regularly employed for casual and event opportunities

• Establish the Youth Arts Bank to encourage paid opportunities for emerging artists across creative industries.

CERO YSO

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Biennial capital investment in youth specific infrastructure Focus area 1.3

• Gig Gear established and operational.

• Youth Activity Kit (YAK) in development to house Gig Gear and additional events resources.

• Stage kit for full access by people of all abilities in progress.

• Gig gear hiring procedure to be reviewed.

• Wi-Fi to be connected to trailer. • Proposed future capital investment

to be forwarded to Council for approval following a YAG review.

• Boss-a-ball equipment to be investigated.

CERO

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Alternative legal graffiti spaces identification and community awareness program Focus area 4.17

• Review of best practice approaches to aerosol art and street art in public space undertaken by Council’s Arts Officer and the Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Group.

• YAG advice provided.

• Review to be presented to YAG in 2013 when further investigation is completed.

• Rapid Creek Skate Park capital works to include legal space for artwork.

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Host a biennial Youth Expo to assist young people gain access to opportunities, information and resources. Focus area 3.14

• Council funded the members of the Youth Advisory Group to attend Darwin’s inaugural Youth Conference in 2012.

• Work on a Youth Expo is to be

developed in 2013/2014 Financial Year

• Youth Advisory Group and Youth Services staff to work in partnership to investigate the development of a Youth Expo to showcase youth participation opportunities in one place and time.

YSO CERO YST Youth Advisory Group GRIND Team Library Services

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Deliberate focus on the development of partnerships with the non-government sector to deliver sustainable youth leisure activities. Focus area 2.10, 3.14

• Council’s Youth Officer has attended network meetings each month.

• Partnerships formed in the delivery of events such as the Big Gig and other workshops held throughout the past 3 years.

• A shared grant application with Red Cross was made to seek funds for a youth service program in 2012.

• Application did not achieve funding.

• The Youth Services Team will aim to increase partnerships with youth service providers and creative industry organisations as a result of Council’s Youth Leisure & Events program – LAUNCH.

• The Youth Services Team will look at ways partnerships can be formed to provide for training opportunities for young people participating in Council’s youth programs.

YSO CERO YST

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Provision of easily assessable service information for both youth and youth service providers. Focus area 3.13

• The development and delivery of an annual Youth Information Card.

• The development and delivery of a Youth Services Directory.

• All artwork and design delivered by young people in paid opportunities.

• The continued delivery of both resources in print format.

• The development and delivery of both resources for access online including the use of Apps.

• A review of the Youth Information Card is to be undertaken to determine if printed card is still meeting needs.

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.8

YOUTH SERVICES GRIND REVIEW BRIEF 2013


Presenter: Youth Services Officer, Kay Pisel Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present a project brief that describes the parameters of a review of the long established Youth Project GRIND. This report seeks Council’s endorsement of the proposed review and associated consultation processes. Attachment A. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 2. Vibrant, Flexible and Tropical Lifestyle Outcome 2.2 Increased sport, recreation and leisure experiences.

Key Strategies 2.3 Enhance services for youth. KEY ISSUES GRIND has been a long standing youth project of Council’s. In view of the fast paced change of technology and Darwin’s mobile community, a project review has been prepared to examine the current reach of GRIND and to determine its impact and level of engagement with the local youth population. The review will also identify, following extensive youth consultation, the most appealing and accessible mechanisms for youth engagement, going forward. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 13C0060 KP:es entitled Youth Services GRIND Review

Brief 2013, be received and noted.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0060 KP:es SUBJECT: YOUTH SERVICES GRIND REVIEW BRIEF 2013 B. THAT Council endorse the Youth Services GRIND Review Project Brief 2013

Attachment A to Report Number 13C0060 KP:es for implementation in partnership with young people in the community.

BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 20\1234 (24/02/09) That it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 09c0010 KH:kl entitled Final Youth Strategy Report

2009 - 2014 be received and noted. B. THAT the recommended strategies and actions contained within the draft youth strategy 2009-2014 be endorsed in principle. C. THAT the following actions be prioritised and associated costs referred to the

2009/2010 budget process:

I. Gig gear initiative $18,500 (one off).

II. Youth centre facility development (costs to be determined).

III. Establishment of Young Women’s Health & Wellbeing outreach program $70,000 annually.

IV. Establishment of a Youth Leisure/Activities Officer and program

implementation costs $120,000 annually.

V. Capital works program to include the purchase of x 1 capital item biennially specifically catering for young people’s leisure requirements:

$60,000 – 2010 $60,000 – 2014.

C. THAT Council communicates its appreciation to the GRIND and Youth Advisory

Group members for their valuable contribution and voluntary efforts in assisting Council develop its new youth policy.

D. THAT Council launches Loud & Clear during National Youth Week 2009, in

partnership with the Youth Advisory Group. Decision No. 19/2303 (29/11/05) A. THAT Report Number 05C0126 KH:kl entitled, Youth Newspaper: Project

Update Report October 2005, be received and noted.

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the growth and future development of GRIND youth newspaper. Decision No. 19\1648 (15/06/05) A. THAT Report Number 05C0071 KH:kl entitled Feedback Report Youth Event

PopArt 2 2005, be received and noted. B. THAT Council continue to support youth participation opportunities that

emerge through the work of the GRIND youth newspaper Team and the Youth Advisory Group.

C. THAT Council congratulate the GRIND Youth Newspaper team and the Youth

Advisory Group on the great success on the PopArt 2 youth event held on 28 May 2005.

DISCUSSION In 2000, City of Darwin established a quarterly print publication for young people, by young people. This project was highly successful in providing a voice for young people and held strong youth participation levels for several years. Over time numerous opportunities have evolved from GRIND for its participants. Several GRIND members have gone on to cadetships with media, study journalism and gain employment in the arts and graphic design.

In 2009, in line with focus area 2 goal 9 of the Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear, GRIND evolved from a print magazine to a website. This transition was recommended by the youth participants involved in the project at that time, and was also thought to be more environmentally friendly. GRIND continued to provide a positive outlet for a youth voice however, with the fast paced change of technology along with its ease of accessiblity, the project saw participant rates gradually lessen over the last couple of years as the appeal to be published became less unique. Currently, the project is activated by a small core group of young writing enthusiasts of about 16-20 young people. Since the website’s launch, significant technological developments have occurred. This includes the viral uptake of many social media tools such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the introduction of various technological devices such as smart phones and tablets that require responsive website design, and the accompanying societal expectations that current technology provides greater interactivity and connectivity. Technological developments have also seen an exponential increase in self-publishing as the access to various platforms for this endeavour has increased. Young people are producing and publishing their work on their own sites rather than relying on dedicated projects such as GRIND. While GRIND continues to engage with a small group of young people, its engagement across the broader demographic indicates need for a review to ensure

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 13C0060 KP:es SUBJECT: YOUTH SERVICES GRIND REVIEW BRIEF 2013 the project meets current needs of our local youth community with maximum youth appeal. A review of GRIND, utilising contemporary survey tools and focus groups, along with interviews undertaken by young people of their peers, will provide an opportunity to determine the most appealing and accessible platforms for youth engagement going forward. The review will also provide Council with insights as to the most popular tools for engagement with the youth community when undertaking broader community conversations. The review has been crafted in line with Council’s current Youth Strategy that positions young people to lead and guide the shaping (or otherwise) of the project in preparation for Council’s next Youth Strategy. Parameters for the review are presented in Attachment A: Youth Services GRIND Review Project Brief 2013. Given the length of time GRIND has been operational for, it is timely for a review to be undertaken as we near the end of the current period of implementation of Council’s Youth Strategy 2009-2014, and to position Youth Services to keep pace with technological change. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report, the following City of Darwin officers were consulted:

- Manager Community Development - Community Events and Resource Officer - Digital Hub Training Officer - Youth Services Trainee

In preparing this report, the following external parties were consulted:

- GRIND membership - City of Darwin Youth Advisory Group - CaptOvate Web design and Development team - Dialogue Consulting group

POLICY IMPLICATIONS All recommendations are made in line with the City of Darwin Youth Strategy, 2009-2014. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The project will be funded through the established Youth Services budget with no additional expenditure required (222010/300). RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil

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CULTURAL SERVICES For enquiries, please contact John Banks on 89300633 or email: [email protected] Attachment A: Youth Services GRIND Review Brief 2013

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Youth Services

GRIND Review Project Brief 2013

City of Darwin

Community & Cultural Services Department prepared by Kay Pisel, Youth Services Officer ph. 08 8930 0635 email [email protected] July 2013

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Attachment A

Title: Youth Services GRIND Review Project Brief 2013

Objective: To provide Council’s Youth Services with a range of contemporary

approaches for youth engagement by:

(a) Reviewing GRIND, the online publication for young people in Darwin, to determine its reach in engagement of our local population.

(b) Identify the most appealing and relevant platform(s) to communicate with young people.

Background: In 2000, City of Darwin funded a print publication for young people. This project was highly successful in providing a voice for young people and a diversity of opportunities and attracted large numbers of youth participants for several years.

In 2009, in line with Focus area 2 Goal 9 of the Youth Strategy, Loud and Clear, GRIND evolved from a print magazine to an award-winning interactive website. GRIND continued to provide a positive outlet for youth culture and expression and has maintained a small and dedicated group of young people as the Editorial team.

Over time numerous opportunities have evolved from GRIND for its participants. Several GRIND members have gone on to cadetships with media, study journalism and gain employment in the arts and graphic design.

Since the website’s launch, significant technological developments have occurred. This includes the viral uptake of many social media tools, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the introduction of various technological devices such as smart phones and tablets that require responsive website design, and the emergence of apps as a key tool for information and interaction. Technological developments have also seen an exponential increase in self-publishing as the access to various platforms for this endeavour has increased and the appeal of a project that offers publishing decreases.

While GRIND continues to engage with a small group of young people, its engagement across the broader demographic indicates need for a review to ensure the project meets current needs of our local youth community with maximum youth appeal. A review of GRIND, utilising contemporary survey tools and focus groups, along with interviews undertaken by young people of their peers, will provide an opportunity to determine the most appealing and accessible platforms for youth engagement going forward. The review will also provide Council with insights as to the most popular tools for engagement with the youth community when undertaking broader community conversations.

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The review has been crafted in line with Council’s current Youth Strategy that positions young people to lead and guide the shaping (or otherwise) of the project in preparation for Council’s next Youth Strategy. Given the length of time GRIND has been operational for, it is timely for a review to be undertaken as we near the end of the current period of implementation of Council’s Youth Strategy 2009-2014, and to position Youth Services to keep pace with technological change.

Project Brief: To undertake a review of GRIND to determine its relevance for the youth community in 2013 and into the future, and to determine contemporary and relevant platforms for youth engagement.

Information collection

Information will be collected and analysed using the following tools:

- Surveys, both online and print

- Youth focus groups

- Comment from GRIND members

- Comment from YAG (Youth Advisory Group)

- Current research in the field of youth engagement

A report of the findings and recommendations will be presented to Council.

Budget: The project will be funded through the established Youth Service budget with no additional expenditure required.

Project Manager:

Kay Pisel, Youth Services Officer

Resources: Council will provide:

Access to online survey platforms

Spaces/opportunities for consultations with youth

Ongoing opportunities for specific consultation with GRIND members

Stakeholders Internal stakeholders

- Elected Members

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- Council’s Community and Cultural Services Department

External stakeholders

- Youth community of Darwin (approx. 9000 12 to 20 year olds; Australian Census 2011)

Assumptions and Constraints:

- That young people have a right to express their views when decisions are been made that directly affect them.

- That Council has a long established commitment to supporting and facilitating opportunities for youth participation in a variety of formats.

- That young people are positioned to lead the identification of the most appealing mechanisms for their engagement with Council both now and into the future.

- That GRIND requires a refashioning (or otherwise) to ensure it continues to meet the needs of a diverse range of young people.

Related Projects

This project closely aligns with LAUNCH, a program of events for young people, in terms of marketing, audience reach and engagement.

Council’s Community Consultation Policy Level 2/3.

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10. SISTER CITIES COMMUNITY COMMITTEE ITEMS 10.1 INFORMATION ITEMS Nil

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AGENDA ITEM: 10.2.1

MINUTES SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING - ANCHORAGE 29 MAY and 26 JUNE 2013, HALLOWEEN, ART EXCHANGE

REPORT No.: 13C0074 HB:es COMMON No.: 2548009 DATE: 22/07/2013

Presenter: Senior Community Development Officer - Liveability, Hayley

Barich Approved: General Manager Community & Cultural Services, John Banks PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present the minutes of the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee informal meeting 29 May (Attachment A) and meeting held 26 June (Attachment B) for Council’s information and presents recommendations arising for Council’s consideration. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the City of Darwin 2012 – 2016 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Towards 2020 Strategic Plan’:- Goal 4 Historic and Culturally Rich City Outcome 4.1 Recognised key activities and events Key Strategies 4.1.1 Promote and support activities that celebrate our Indigenous culture, local

history and cultural diversity KEY ISSUES Key projects for 2013. Community Halloween event to promote Sister Cities and the Anchorage

relationship. Emerging artists exhibition between Darwin and Anchorage. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 13C0074 HB:es entitled Minutes Sister City Community

Committee Meeting - Anchorage 26 June 2013, Halloween, Art Exchange, be received and noted.

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ANCHORAGE 29 MAY and 26 JUNE 2013, HALLOWEEN, ART EXCHANGE

B. THAT $1500 is allocated from the Anchorage Sister City Community

Committee budget to a community Halloween event 31 October 2013. C. THAT $2000 is allocated from the Anchorage Sister City Community

Committee budget to an emerging artists exhibition between Darwin and Anchorage.

BACKGROUND PREVIOUS DECISIONS Decision No. 21\817 (26/02/13) A. THAT Report Number 13C0004 HB:es – entitled Minutes Anchorage Sister City

Community Committee Meeting – 28 November, Professional Skills Exchange, Art Exchange, Harmony Day, be received and noted.

B. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that Ms

Marie-Louise Pearson is elected to the position of Chair of the Anchorage Sister Cities Community Committee for the period 28 November 2012 to 30 June 2014.

C. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that

Council endorse establishment of a pilot professional skills exchange scholarship that will include:

i. Exchange of a Darwin person to Anchorage ii. An open application process iii. Include one of the following key areas of interest: arts, culture,

social issues iv. Carry forward of all available Committee funds

D. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that

Council endorse the development of an emerging artists exhibition between Darwin and Anchorage.

E. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that

Council support a joint Sister City event for Harmony Day 2013 and contribute $100 of Committee funds towards the event.

Decision No. 21\560 (30/10/12) A. THAT Report Number 12C0077 HB:es entitled, Minutes – Sister City

Community Committees Haikou (3 September 2012), Dili (4 September 2012), Anchorage (16 May & 5 September 2012), Ambon (6 September 2012), and Kalymnos (1 June & 7 September 2012), be received and noted.

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B. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to

$1000 is allocated to a Community Halloween Event in October 2012 Decision No. 20\4424 (27/09/11) A. THAT Report Number 11C0099 entitled Anchorage Sister City Community

Committee Minutes 10 August 2011 – Art Exchange, Book Donation, Halloween, be received and noted.

B. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to

$500 is allocated to the annual book donation and books are specifically gifted to schools/art groups that participated in the inaugural Anchorage and Darwin Art Exchange.

C. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to

$2500 is allocated to the 2012 Anchorage and Darwin Art Exchange project. D. THAT the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee recommends that up to

$1000 is allocated to a Community Halloween Event in October 2011. DISCUSSION The Anchorage Sister City Community Committee met informally 29 May 2013. At this meeting the Committee received a briefing from Dr Rod Kennett, the Northern Territory recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship for 2013. Dr Kennett will be spending 6 months in Anchorage where he will undertake further study into Indigenous land and sea management. Dr Kennett wanted to make contact with the Sister City partners in Anchorage. The Committee would like to be kept up-to-date of Dr Kennett’s progress in Anchorage. Dr Kennett has been put in touch with all relevant Sister City contacts. The Anchorage Sister City Community Committee met 26 June 2013. The Committee revisited their key projects for the 2012/13 budget. The Committee discussed the professional skills exchange, community Halloween event and art exchange project. The Committee agreed on the following recommendations. Community Halloween Event Project Objective Celebrating culturally significant holidays from our Sister City and promoting the Sister City Program to the wider community. Background Halloween is celebrated each year in the United States of America with much fan fare and cheer. It is an event that involves all members of the community from young to old. In 2011 and 2012 Council supported the Australian American Association of the Northern Territory (AAANT) Halloween event. Both events were successfully run and well attended. In order to increase awareness of the event and

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subsequently the Sister City Program, in 2013 the Anchorage Sister City Community Committee wish to hold the event in a more central location and promote participation more widely. Project Plan In collaboration CBD stakeholders and the Australian American Association of the Northern Territory deliver a family friendly community Halloween celebration. It will include, but not be limited to traditional foods, costumes, entertainment, lolly hunt and prizes for best dressed. The event is to be held in the CBD on Thursday 31 October. Stage Timeline Resources Plan and promote the event

July – October 2013 CDB stakeholders, Anchorage Sister City Community Committee, Australian America Association Northern Territory, Senior Community Development Officer - Liveability

Community Halloween Event

Thursday 31 October 2013

$1500

Emerging Artists Exhibition Project Objective Strengthen the sister city relationship between Darwin and Anchorage through arts and culture. To highlight the similarities between our arts and culture and to foster links between our respective arts communities. Background In 2011 and again in 2012 Darwin and Anchorage hosted a touring exhibition of student artwork submitted to the Anchorage and Darwin Community Art Exchange. The 2012 exchange built upon the strength of the 2011 exchange, expanding the number of schools involved and the attendance to the exhibition opening. The success of these two exchanges and a recent visit to the art exchange partners in Anchorage prompted discussions of expanding the exchange to include a greater diversity of community members in the program. In February Council endorsed a decision to undertake an Emerging Artists Exhibition. Project Plan Emerging artists from Darwin and Anchorage will be invited to submit artworks to an exhibition that will be held in Darwin and Anchorage. The exhibition will have a consistent theme and restrictions around what can and can’t be entered and quantity of items entered will be clearly defined to ensure it is cost effective to ship items and each gallery has the ability to display all items. There will be scope for the exhibition to include some sculpture and 3D items.

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To achieve greater coverage of the exhibition it will be shown at additional venues such as the Libraries, Schools, Darwin Entertainment Centre or commercial gallery spaces. Stage Timeline Resources Exhibition planning July 2013 – February

2013 Anchorage Sister City Community Committee, Australian America, Senior Community Development Officer – Liveability, Anchorage Sister Cities Commission $1500

Exhibition showing March – July 3014 (Dates for each city yet to be determined)

$500

In preparing this report, the following External Parties were consulted: Anchorage Sister City Community Committee Australian-American Association of the Northern Territory Anchorage Sister Cities Commission POLICY IMPLICATIONS All recommendations are made in line with City of Darwin Policy 053 – Sister Cities. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Community Halloween Event An estimated total budget of $1500 (from W1582/1/) is required for this project. This includes $300 for entertainment, $300 for promotion and $900 for materials. This budget also assumes the event will be held at a City of Darwin venue which will not incur an additional cost. Emerging Artists Exhibition An estimated total budget of $2000 (from W1582/1/) is required for this project. This is based on the assumption that artworks are on paper or are digital and are cost effective to transport to and from Anchorage. This budget also works on the assumption that the Anchorage Commission is able to secure funding to ship their own works. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Nil.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. HAYLEY BARICH JOHN BANKSSENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - LIVEABILITY


For enquiries, please contact John Banks on 89300633 or email: [email protected] Attachments: Attachment A: Informal Minutes Anchorage Sister City Community Committee

Meeting – 29 May 2013 Attachment B: Minutes Anchorage Sister City Community Committee Meeting –

26 June 2013

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INFORMAL MINUTES

ANCHORAGE SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday 29 May 2013, 5.00 – 6.00pm

Interview Room 2, Ground Floor

CITY OF DARWIN CIVIC CENTRE

1. Meeting Open 5.16pm

2. Present Marie-Louise Pearson Community representative, Chair Alderman Robin Knox Elected Member Alderman Kate Worden Elected Member Dr Rod Kennett Fulbright Scholar Hayley Barich Senior Community Development Officer -

Liveability

3. Apologies Angela Francis Cassandra Deon Korin Lesh

4. Minutes

Minutes of Anchorage Sister City Community Committee held 6 March. Noted.

5. Presentation - Dr Rod Kennett, 2013 Fulbright Northern Territory Scholar Dr Kennett, an ecologist working with Indigenous Land and Sea Management, is the recipient of the 2013 NT Fulbright Scholarship. Dr Kennett will be travelling to Anchorage to undertake his scholarship in Indigenous Land and Sea Management. Dr Kennett will be hosted by The Nature Conservatory and will be in Anchorage for 6 months. Dr Kennett hopes to set up some long term exchanges between Indigenous Alaskans and Territorians. A key aspect of the Fulbright program is the Ambassadorial role required of the recipients and their duty to make connections in their chosen country. Dr Kennett would like to connect with the Sister City partners in Anchorage. The Committee wished Dr Kennett all the best for his endeavors in Anchorage and hope to keep in contact via email/ blog etc. Action: Letter of introduction for Dr Rodd Kennett be sent to the Mayor of Anchorage.

6. Business Arising – all items deferred until next meeting 6.1 Action Plan 2012 – 2014 (Attachment C)

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ATTACHMENT A

6.2 Professional Skills Exchange (Attachment D) 6.3 Art Exchange 2012 (Attachment D) 6.4 Sister City Joint Events (Attachment D) 6.5 Advisory Committee Workshop (Attachment D)

7. General Business – all items deferred until next meeting

7.1 Sister Cities Networking Luncheon 4 June 2013 7.2 Financial Update 7.3 Any Other Business

8. Meeting Closed 6.00pm 9. Date and time of next meeting

Date: Wednesday 26 June Time: 5pm

Venue: Interview Room 2

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MINUTES

ANCHORAGE SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday 26 June 2013, 5.00 – 6.00pm

Interview Room 2, Ground Floor

CITY OF DARWIN CIVIC CENTRE

1. Meeting Open 5.25pm

2. Present Marie-Louise Pearson Community representative Alderman Kate Worden Elected Member Alderman Robin Knox Elected Member Korin Lesh Community representative Cassandra Deon Community representative (via telephone) Katrina Fong Lim Lord Mayor Hayley Barich Senior Community Development Officer -

Liveability

3. Apologies Sue Wainwright

4. Minutes

Minutes of Anchorage Sister City Community Committee held 6 March were accepted as a true and accurate record. (Ald. Knox/ Ald. Worden) Carried

5. Discussion – Presentation by Dr Rod Kennett Item deferred until next meeting

6. Business Arising

6.1 Action Plan 2012 – 2014 The Committee agreed on the projects it will support in 2013. Recommendation: THAT $1500 is allocated to a community Halloween event 31 October 2013. (Pearson/ Lesh) Carried Korin, Kate and Marie-Louise were nominated to the organizing committee for the Halloween event. Action: Hayley to coordinate first meeting for the Halloween organizing committee.

6.2 Professional Skills Exchange

The Committee agreed that further discussion is required on the terms of reference and timing of the project and how it is promoted.

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ATTACHMENT B

Action: Chair to convene a sub-Committee to discuss the project further and bring a recommendation back to the Committee.

Lord Mayor advised Committee volunteers that their contribution is highly valued and that their work with the Sister Cities program is regarded nationally and internationally.

6.3 Art Exchange 2012

The Committee agreed on a preliminary budget for the Emerging Artists exhibition.

Recommendation: THAT $2000 is allocated to an Emerging Artists exhibition between Darwin and Anchorage.

(Ald. Worden/ Ald. Knox) Carried

Action: Cassandra to provide advice on initial project timeline/ budget.

6.4 Sister City Joint Events

Item deferred until next meeting. 6.5 Advisory Committee Workshop Item deferred until next meeting.

7. General Business

7.1 Sister Cities Networking Luncheon Item deferred until next meeting.

7.2 Financial Update

The Committee has now committed the majority of the 2012/13 budget. Completed projects are: Halloween 2012 - $638, Harmony Day - $100. Committed funds: Halloween 2013 - $1500, Art Exchange - $2000. There is approximately $900 uncommitted.

7.3 Any Other Business

Angella Francis has resigned from the Committee. The Committee acknowledged Angela’s contribution to the Sister Cities program. A letter of thanks will be forwarded to Angela.

Action: Committee members to invite friends/ networks to apply to the current vacancy.

8. Meeting Closed 6.00pm 9. Date and time of next meeting

Date: Wednesday 11 September Time: 5pm

Venue: Interview Room 2

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