UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples The City for All Policy and Action Plan, together with the City’s Reconciliation Plan, embody the City’s commitment to the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which codifies “Indigenous historical grievances, contemporary challenges and socio-economic, political and cultural aspirations.” The City is committed to deliver on the UNDRIP’s affirmations and articles adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2007 and endorsed by the Australian Government in 2009, including: “The new agenda is a promise by leaders to all people everywhere. It is an agenda for people, to end poverty in all its – an agenda for the planet, our common home.” Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General, 2016 Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognising the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such. Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind. Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin, racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust. Reaffirming also that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind. Recognising that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment. Sustainable Sydney 2030 A City for All delivers the social agenda established through Sustainable Sydney 2030 – the City’s overarching community strategic plan. Adopted in 2008 following extensive community consultation, SS2030 sets out the community’s vision and the City’s commitment to the sustainable development of our city – encompassing goals for the physical environment as well as Sydney’s economy, society and culture. Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty Zero Hunger Good Health and Well-Being Quality Education Gender Equality Clean Water and Sanitation Affordable and Clean Energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Inequalities cities and communities
2.3 Strengthen social connectedness in social housing precincts Collaborate with government and non-government organisations to deliver services, programs and initiatives to strengthen social connectedness, and sense of safety among residents in and around social housing precincts. x x 2.4 Improve community safety Collaborate with government and organisations to deliver programs and initiatives that support safety and perceived safety in the community, including through building the capacity of businesses, residents and visitors to prevent x x
3.3 social infrastructure to meet changing community needs and aspirations Renew social infrastructure across the local area to meet growing and changing community needs and aspirations over time, including through planning the provision of City libraries, community centres, open space, cultural and recreation facilities, and through collaboration with state government and the development sector to deliver infrastructure through urban renewal schemes - including schools and health facilities. x x x
3.6 Activate public and private spaces to deliver community benefits Collaborate with government and non-government organisations to activate land and buildings to deliver economic, social and cultural priorities identified by the community, including supporting the growth of key employment sectors, and enabling cultural and activations. x x Accessible places and spaces Outcomes Objectives/Actions Direct Action Collaboration Advocacy
3.9 Enhance local transport choices for people of all ages and abilities Collaborate with government and non-government organisations to deliver improved transport availability and accessibility throughout the local area for people of all ages and abilities, with a focus on people with a disability, low income earners and people who experience other forms of disadvantage. x x x Quality natural environment and climate Outcomes Objectives / Actions Direct Action Collaboration Advocacy
Evaluation Framework Inclusive city Inclusive growth and opportunities Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Lead by example as an employer committed to social justice and inclusion #/% City employees recruited from target sectors of the community Gender pay gap at the City (% difference in pay among males/females) # targeted social justice and inclusion initiatives delivered Resident employment and education – Community Wellbeing Indicators NSW and national gender pay gap – gender pay gap statistics – Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency Collaborate with businesses to deliver positive local social impacts #/% and type of local social impact initiatives in which the City collaborated % City-supported business social impact initiatives that achieved identified outcomes # and % of businesses delivering social impact/corporate social responsibility agenda, programs and initiatives in the area (proposed data development project) Foster the growth of the local social enterprise sector # and type of social enterprise sector initiatives supported by the City $ value of City investment in the social enterprise sector (eg grants and sponsorships) # and type of social enterprises operating in the local area $ economic output of that sector # people employed in that sector (proposed data development project)
Prevent homelessness and reduce rough sleeping # homeless people housed or prevented from becoming homeless through City-funded and supported services and collaborative initiatives # of rough sleepers in City LGA – City Homelessness Street Count, Causes and impacts of rough sleeping – Inner Sydney Registry Week Survey # people on NSW social housing waiting list (Sydney District) – NSW Government Diverse housing types and tenures Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Increase supply of subsidised social, affordable rental and supported housing # social, affordable and supported housing initiatives supported/ promoted by the City $ value of City investment in social, affordable rental and supported housing initiatives # City-supported social, affordable rental and supported housing dwellings initiated and completed Housing affordability – Community Wellbeing Indicators % social and affordable housing units in LGA and % of total housing supply Mix of dwelling types and sizes in the local market, Property development – Community Wellbeing Indicators
Increase supply of diverse housing types and tenures to meet the needs of a diverse community #/% one, two and three bedroom units delivered through the City’s planning framework, # Innovative and diverse housing schemes/units enabled by the City (initiated and completed) #/ % of housing types and tenures, including the amount of aged care housing in the local area – Housing Audit (including DA) data, # cooperative housing schemes in the local government area, # supported housing schemes in the local area for people who are homeless or at risk Increase supply of housing that is universally designed for people of all ages and abilities #/% housing supply delivered through City’s planning framework that Liveable Housing Design Guideline Silver, Gold and Platinum standards % housing that delivers Liveable Housing Design Silver, Gold and Platinum standards Affordable services, programs and facilities Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators)
Provide affordable access to City community facilities, programs and services for people on all incomes #/% attendees at City facilities accessing concession rates, #/% fee waivers or discounted fees/charges granted for City venue hire Leisure and recreation opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators, People experiencing financial hardship – Community Wellbeing Indicators Improve low income earners’ access to creative and cultural programs and events #/% City-delivered or supported free cultural and creative events/initiatives #/% City-delivered or funded ticketed events/initiatives, for which low cost or free tickets are available Arts and Cultural Engagement – opportunities to participate/active engagement/attendance – Community Wellbeing Indicators People experiencing financial hardship – Community Wellbeing Indicators Financial barriers to participation (proposed data development project) Strong, empowered communities Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Enable community-led solutions to local social issues # community-led initiatives to address social wellbeing and inclusion supported by the City (including through grants and sponsorships) Community engagement – opportunities to have a say, Community engagement – decision making involvement – Community Wellbeing Indicators Promote volunteering among local community members # volunteers participating in City programs, services and initiatives Volunteering: volunteering rates among residents – Community Wellbeing Indicators
Improve community wellbeing and health equity # health and wellbeing initiatives delivered by the City in collaboration with other agencies, % participants reporting improved wellbeing Subjective wellbeing: health outcomes – psychological distress; health risk factors – Community Wellbeing Indicators Reduce food insecurity # City-delivered and supported programs/initiatives that respond to food insecurity # participants and % participants reporting benefits Nutrition and exercise – and vegetables in diet – Community Wellbeing Indicators People experiencing financial hardship – Community Wellbeing Indicators Subjective wellbeing: health outcomes: psychological distress; health risk factors – Community Wellbeing Indicators Increase digital literacy and inclusion # participants in City digital literacy programs % participants in City digital literacy programs who report improved skills and confidence % City libraries that provide free access to computers/ WiFi Education services: proportion of households with internet access at home – Community Wellbeing Indicators Level of digital inclusion in Australia – Australian Digital Inclusion Index Resilience and adaptive capacity Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Support communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change # City-delivered and supported initiatives targeted at building Environment indicators – Community Wellbeing Indicators (unpublished) #
community resilience and adaptive capacity in relation to climate change # City-delivered and supported initiatives targeted at reducing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities identified vulnerable people/ communities (proposed data development project) Connected city Supportive social networks and trust Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Increase social connectedness among diverse communities # participants in and supported programs/ initiatives targeted at strengthening social connectedness #/% participants in and supported programs/initiatives reporting improved social connectedness Community connectedness – feeling part of the community; sense of belonging trust – Community Wellbeing Indicators Social support – help from neighbours: Community Wellbeing Indicators Scanlon-Monash Index of Social Cohesion Strengthen social networks in urban renewal areas # participants in and supported programs/ initiatives targeted at strengthening social connectedness #/% participants in and supported programs/initiatives that report improved social connectedness Community connectedness: feeling part of the community; trust – Community Wellbeing Indicators Community cohesion and trust – Green Square, Ashmore and surrounds Community Survey Sense of belonging and connection to place delivered delivered
Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Foster place-based connections among diverse communities # City-delivered and supported programs/initiatives that promote connection to and community #/% participants in City-delivered and supported programs/ initiatives reporting increased connection to place and community Community connectedness – feeling part of the community; trust – Community Wellbeing Indicators Appreciation of diversity – Community Wellbeing Indicators Attendance at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural activities – Community Wellbeing Indicators Attitudes towards social diversity and cohesion – Scanlon-Monash Index of Social Cohesion participatory place making approaches to urban renewal # participants in and supported place making initiatives through City-led urban renewal precincts #/% people living and working in City-led urban renewal precincts reporting increased connection to place and community Community connectedness – feeling part of the community – Community Wellbeing Indicators Sense of belonging and connection to place – Green Square, Ashmore & surrounds Community Survey Harmony and social cohesion Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators)
Strengthen social cohesion culturally diverse communities #/% participants in and supported programs/initiatives reporting increased social connectedness to people from diverse cultural backgrounds Appreciation of diversity – Community Wellbeing Indicators Attitudes towards social diversity and cohesion – Index of Social Cohesion Improve social harmony in high density neighbourhoods # programs/initiatives targeted at improving social cohesion in high density neighbourhoods #/% participants in and supported programs/initiatives reporting increased social connectedness to people in their neighbourhood Community connectedness – Community Wellbeing Indicators Social connectedness and sense of belonging – Green Square, Ashmore and surrounds Community Survey Vibrant creative life Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Deliver place-based cultural and creative initiatives that enhance local neighbourhoods # City-delivered and supported cultural and creative events/initiatives in local neighbourhoods Arts and culture perceptions – overall satisfaction – Community Wellbeing Indicators Creative expression in the public domain – Community Wellbeing Indicators
Increase community participation in the design and delivery of creative projects #/% City cultural and creative projects/initiatives that involve communities in design and delivery Arts and cultural engagement – opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators Arts and cultural engagement – active engagement – Community Wellbeing Indicators Arts and cultural engagement– attendance – Community Wellbeing Indicators Liveable city People focused urban design and planning Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Enhance personal amenity in the public domain for people of all ages and abilities # public domain amenity improvements $ City investment in improvements Subjective wellbeing – Community Wellbeing Indicators Sustainable environment – open – Community Wellbeing Indicators Renew social infrastructure to meet changing community needs and aspirations $ City investment in new and renewed community facilities # renewed community facilities % increase in resident satisfaction with community facilities Health risk factors – nutrition and exercise – Community Wellbeing Indicators Leisure and recreation – opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators Leisure and recreation – access to sports and recreational facilities – Community Wellbeing Indicators
Improve the provision of shared spaces through the development and the public domain # amount of new shared public space (sq.m/Ha) in the local area (public) # amount of new shared indoor and outdoor spaces for residents in new developments (private) $ City investment in new public/open space Health risk factors – nutrition and exercise – Community Wellbeing Indicators Leisure and recreation – opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators Subjective wellbeing and health – Community Wellbeing Indicators Access to shared spaces – Green Square, Ashmore and surrounds Community Survey Accessible places and spaces Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators)
Improve the inclusiveness and accessibility of the public domain % footpaths throughout the City’s Liveable Green Network with kerb ramps #/% signalised pedestrian crossings in the local that are in braille and raised letter signs (tactile sign network) # City-supported events/activities in the public domain open to diverse communities Leisure and recreation – opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators Leisure and recreation – access to parks and open space – Community Wellbeing Indicators Leisure and recreation – access to sports and recreational facilities – Community Wellbeing Indicators Quality natural environment and climate Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Improve local environmental conditions to support health and wellbeing % local area covered by urban tree canopy # (sq.m)/$ new or upgraded public domain landscaping in the local area Sustainable environment – urban ecology (vegetation cover, vegetation communities, community gardens) – Community Wellbeing Indicators Healthy active living Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Enhance walking and cycling infrastructure to support active lifestyles # (km) cycling infrastructure throughout the LGA (cycleways/shared paths) $ investment in footpath upgrades, new pedestrian Health risk factors – nutrition and exercise – Community Wellbeing Indicators Leisure and recreation – opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators Subjective wellbeing and
crossings and additional footpaths # people participating in City cycling programs/courses #/% participants in and supported walking/ cycling programs who reported healthy active lifestyle benefits health – Community Wellbeing Indicators Deliver inclusive sport recreation, health and wellbeing programs through community facilities #/$ investment in and supported sport and recreation and health and wellbeing programs % participants in and supported programs reporting health and wellbeing benefits Leisure and recreation – opportunities to participate – Community Wellbeing Indicators Safe and secure communities Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators) Improve community safety in the public domain through diverse space activation # community safety programs/initiatives delivered through the public domain # /% participants reporting improved social connectedness and perceived safety outcomes Personal safety – Community Wellbeing Indicators Sydney area crime statistics – Crime and Safety Survey, NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) City of Sydney Perceptions of Safety survey of residents Engaged city Transparent, accountable governance
Empower communities to have a say on issues that affect them # people participating in City-delivered and supported civic education programs, including through schools, libraries and community centres % participants in civic education programs reporting increased knowledge, skills and confidence Community engagement – opportunity to have a say – Community Wellbeing Indicators Voter engagement and turnout – Community Wellbeing Indicators Public participation in civic life Key objectives Key performance measures (City activities and impacts) Population level measures (Community Wellbeing Indicators)