Who (Target) Where When How Young People Maroondah Youth Strategy Consultation Program 2016-2017 Focus Groups Survey Workshops Local & Regional Service System, Clubs and Organisations Council Plan Workshop Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Maroondah Community Safety Committee Maroondah Council Service Areas Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee February – April ‘17 Workshops Workshop & Shared Priority Matrix and Action Item Template
7. Key findings Key findings consultation program The following table depicts the rate at which priority areas were identified across aggregated data sets generated via the MHWP Consultation Program. Source External Workshop Internal Workshop Council Plan Workshop RAP Workshop Youth Consultation Program Café Consult Survey Responses Additional Comments Opportunities Rate of Aggregated Response Priority Social & Affordable Housing 5/8 Inclusivity, Diversity & Access 6/8 PVAW & Gender Equity 2/8 Drug & Alcohol Harm 1/8 Mental & Physical Health 4/8 Environment/Climate Change, Infrastructure - Liveability 7/8 Service Demand 1/8 Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment 3/8 Transport 1/8
Shared priority matrix The following shared priority matrix & partners actions section of the MHWP captures initiatives being undertaken across the service system, by members of the Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing, that address the identified priority areas, but Council may not necessarily be a partner on. It demonstrates the extent of work undertaken and the systemic nature of that work. Agency Shared Priorities Social & Affordable Housing Inclusivity, Diversity & Access PVAW, Gender Equity & Elder Abuse Alcohol, Other Drugs & Tobacco Mental, Physical & Sexual Health Environment/Climate Change & Infrastructure- Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment Gambling Department. Health & Human Services EACH Eastern Melbourne PHN Eastern Volunteers Outer Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network Maroondah City Council Migrant Information Centre Outer East Primary Care Partnership Uniting Wesley Women’s Health East
Eastern Volunteers continued Priority Area Action Environment/Climate Change & Infrastructure- Support volunteer programs such as Landcare through recruitment and placement of volunteers and assessment and design of volunteer programs. Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment Promote volunteering as a pathway to employment especially for younger volunteers. Work with organisations to design appropriate volunteering programs for employment pathways Work with educational institutions to promote volunteering to support educational outcomes for young people. Recruit and place volunteers in community, tourism, environmental, animal welfare and other organisations which offer volunteers lifelong learning opportunities. Outer East PCP-details noted are in draft Social & Affordable Housing Our goal is that people in the outer east are safe and secure. We will be working towards Suitable and stable housing Currently determining scope of the work within this area. Inclusivity, Diversity & Access Our goal is that people in the outer east are connected to culture and community. We will be working towards socially engaged, equitability and inclusive communities (people) feel safe to identify and are connected with culture and community Undertake initial work to identify service gaps for vulnerable communities with the role out of NDIS (particularly the ATSI community) Alcohol, Other Drugs & Tobacco Our goal is that people in the outer east are satisfied with their health and wellbeing. We will be working towards Good physical health Partnering to protect and promote wellbeing Currently determining scope of the work within this area. Identified work will integrate with the strategic plan of the Alcohol Flagship Group.
2. Carer support group implemented Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 1.2.12 Advocate for Maroondah secondary schools to provide inclusive sexual health education that empowers young people to make positive choices Youth Services & internal & external partners 2017 - 2021 Within existing Advocacy undertaken Chlamydia Notification Rates 15-24 yrs Source: Family Planning Victoria Birth Rate, Mothers <20 years Source: ABS
Outcome 2. Safe and secure Focus Area 2.1 Social & Affordable Housing Key Direction 2.1 Seek to foster environments that enhance the provision of social and affordable housing Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 2.1.1 Develop and implement a Maroondah Affordable and Social Housing Policy Integrated Planning & internal & external partners Within existing Strategy developed and implementation commenced Maroondah’s percentages of social housing and rental housing that is affordable Maroondah’s estimated homeless persons, per 1,000 of population Social housing as a % of Maroondah’s total dwellings Source: DHHS LGA Statistical Profile Financial stress from mortgage or rent Source: PHIDU 2.1.2 Continue membership of and participation in the Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance Integrated Planning & External partners 2017 - 2018 Within existing 1. Regular attendance at meetings. 2.Collaboration on identified actions 2.1.3 Implement the Maroondah Housing Strategy Strategic Planning & Sustainability and project specific partners Within existing Preparation of a planning scheme amendment that makes reference to the objectives of the Housing Strategy within the Maroondah Planning Scheme by June 2018 2018-
Focus Area 2.2. PVAW, Gender Equity & Elder Abuse Key Direction 2.2 Seek to enhance awareness and understanding of PVAW and elder abuse through primary prevention initiatives Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 2.2.1 Develop a MCC Gender Equity Policy/Statement Community Planning & Development & External partners 2017-2018 Within Existing Policy/Statement developed & implemented Family violence incident rate per 100,000 Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria Alcohol Family Violence Rate 18-24yrs Source: IEPCP Core Indicator Set Child protection substantiations per, 1000 Source: DHHS LGA Statistical Profile Crime Rate, Recorded offences Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria Perception of Safety, After Dark Source: PHIDU Social Health Atlases of Australia 2.2.2 Work with partners of Together for Equality and Respect (TFER): A Strategy to Prevent Violence Against Women in Melbourne East to prevent violence against women in Maroondah Community Planning & Development, internal partners, Women’s Health East & TFER Partner Agencies 2017-2021 Within Existing Annual initiative implemented and evaluated 2.2.3 Work in partnership with the outer-east municipalities and local sporting clubs to deliver the ‘Our Codes, Our Clubs’ gender equity and cultural change program. Leisure Services, Community Planning & Development & External partners 2017-2019 Within Existing Implementation plan developed and action commenced 2.2.4 Development of a Female Sports Participation Strategy Leisure Services & External partners 2017/2018 Within Existing Strategy developed and implementation commenced 2.2.5 Partnership program with Eastern Community Legal Centre and Eastern Domestic Violence Outreach Services to develop a playgroup for children and their parents experiencing family violence. Maternal & Child Health & Eastern Domestic Violence Outreach Services 2017-2018 Within Existing Program developed, implemented & evaluated
Focus Area 2.3 Gambling Key Direction 2.3 Seek to foster an environment that minimises harm from gambling Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 2.3.1 Complete a new MCC Gambling Policy and commence preparations of a Planning Scheme amendment to incorporate the Policy into the Maroondah Planning Scheme Community Planning & Development, Strategic Planning & Sustainability & External partners Within Existing 1. Policy revised 2. Planning Scheme amendment submission prepared EGM Expenditure per adult per Source: Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, Gambling and Research, Gambling Data
Outcome 3. Capacity to participate Focus Area 3.1 Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment Key Direction 3.1 Seek to foster environments where people are engaged with education and employment Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 3.1.1 Continue to facilitate the promotion of local employment opportunities and connection of job seekers via the Maroondah BizMatch Employment Portal Business and Development & External partners 2017-2021 Within Existing Biz Match operational with a minimum of 300 employment opportunities listed annually and a minimum of 500 job seekers registered at any given time. Employment Status Source: id. The population experts % Low income households under financial stress from mortgage or rent Source: PHIDU Social Health Atlases of Australia Estimated number of people aged 18 years and over whose household could raise $2,000 within a week Source: PHIDU Social Health Atlases of Australia 3.1.2. Support the development of local small business and social enterprise initiatives Business and Development & External partners 2017-2021 Within Existing Business Support Team to host a minimum of 130 training sessions, events, mentoring clinics, business networking & exhibition opportunities per annum 3.1.3 Collaborate with the State Government Regional Economic Development Unit (SGREDU) and Eastern Region Economic Development Group (EREDG) to determine appropriate avenues for addressing identified regional priorities of; learning, employment and business support and development Business & Development, SGREDU & EREDG & External partners 2017/2021 Within Existing Identification and implementation of a minimum of 1 relevant initiative per annum
Outcome 5. Liveable Focus Area 5.1 Environment, Climate Change & Infrastructure Key Direction 5.1 Seek to foster liveability within Maroondah Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 5.1.1 Undertake investigations into developing a Community Indicators Victoria Neighbourhood Liveability Profile to develop a customised evidence base for informed decision making and action accordingly Community Planning & Development, Council Planning, Strategic Planning & Sustainability, Community Health & Emergency Management & additional internal partners to be identified 2018 Investigations- Within existing Actioning – Funding Required Investigations undertaken and actioned accordingly Employment Status Source: id. Experience of Food Insecurity Source: CIV Financial stress from mortgage or rent Source: PHIDU Social housing as a % of Maroondah’s total dwellings Source: DHHS LGA Statistical Profile Percentage of Visits to Green Spaces Source: Vic Health, VicHealth Indicators Survey Experiences of Transport Limitations Source: CIV Method of Travel to Work Source: ABS Walkability Score Source: Walk Score Subjective Wellbeing Rating Source: DHHS, Victorian Population Health Survey 5.1.2 Encourage high quality urban design that provides for a healthy, attractive and desirable built form through implementation of the Greening the Greyfields Project Strategic Planning & Sustainability & internal partners 2017 Within existing 1. Location & form of redevelopments identified 2. Community ‘expressions of interest to participate’ obtained 3. Development of relevant Planning Scheme Amendments 5.1.3 Collaborate with 32 metro LGA’s on select projects contained within the Resilient Melbourne Strategy Integrated Planning & internal & external partners Within existing A minimum of 2 identified projects undertaken
Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 5.1.4 Undertake research into how Council is addressing food security and seek to engage stakeholders to develop a coordinated, systemic approach Community Planning & Development, Business & Development, Strategic Planning & Sustainability, Operations, Community Health & Emergency Management & external partners Within existing Research undertaken and actioned accordingly Experience of Food Insecurity Source: CIV 5.1.5 Investigate the feasibility of developing an annual State of Maroondah Environment Report Strategic Planning & Sustainability Within existing Investigations undertaken and actioned accordingly To be determined 5.1.6 Implementation of the Domestic Waste Water Management Strategy Community Health & Emergency Management, Information Technology. Engineering Services, Asset Management & Operations Within existing Plan developed & implemented Waste Water Recycling Source: CIV Number of Maroondah properties identified in Yarra Valley Water’s Community Sewerage Plan. Source: Yarra Valley Water 5.1.7 Build the capacity of households and businesses to behave more sustainably, reduce waste and minimise consumption of natural resources via the development and implementation of a Waste Management Strategy 2022 Waste Management Within existing Waste Management Strategy developed and implementation commenced Kerbside Collection Diverted from Landfill Source: DELWP, Know Your Council Performance Waste Water Recycling Source: CIV
Priority Action Item Responsibility Timing Resources Measure Indicator 5.1.8 Enhancement of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan and sub-plans that work towards a sustainable and efficient emergency management system that reduces the likelihood, effect and consequences of emergencies Community Health & Emergency Management & External partners Within existing 1. MEMP evaluated 2. A minimum of 2 targeted emergency preparedness initiative undertaken annually Heat Vulnerability Index Emergency Ambulance Callouts on Extreme Heat Days Source: Monash University 5.1.9 Investigate opportunities to enhance emergency management awareness to CALD communities Community Health & Emergency Management & Community Planning & Development Within existing Investigations undertaken and actioned accordingly 5.1.10 Evaluation of a range of MCC strategic documents and programs which speak directly to the Community Resilience Framework for Emergency Management (in Victoria) (Author: Emergency Management Victoria) Community Health & Emergency Management & Community Planning & Development Within existing Evaluation undertaken and actioned accordingly To be developed
Additional to the above priority action items there is an extensive range of actions being undertaken by Council and identified partners which respond to issues of climate change and mitigation and environmental sustainability and quality in Maroondah. These action items are contained within the following strategic documents and programs of Council. Successful implementation of these action items seek to demonstrate improvements across the relevant health and wellbeing indicators below. Council Strategic Document & Programs Indicators Carbon Neutral Strategy Heat Vulnerability Index Emergency Ambulance Callouts on Extreme Heat Days Source: Monash University Maroondah Solar Panel Installation Source: ABS Kerbside Collection Diverted from Landfill Source: DLWEP, Know Your Council Performance Method of Travel to Work Source: ABS Waste Water Recycling Source: CIV Sustainability Strategy Water Sensitive City Strategy Waterways of Maroondah Strategy Habitat Corridors Strategy Climate Change Risk and Adaption Strategy Domestic Waste Water Management Strategy Active Travel Plan