'Emphasise appropriate places of Aboriginal heritage’, City of Whittlesea 2008, Green Wedge Community Views Paper ‘An inclusive and engaged community means living in harmony with one another. It means getting to know more about the cultural heritage of one another. It means sharing our cultural heritage with one another during cultural events and festivals. It means getting to know the history of countries where migrants come from. It means getting to know the historical links between Australia and countries where migrants come from. It means participating in cultural festivals and talking about the contributions our community is making to the wide Australian community.’ John, 62, Bundoora Community Wellbeing Indicators Indicator Label How is it measured? What is the data source? Participation in community groups % individuals who participate in community groups Annual Household Survey Sense of community % households that strongly agree: I/we feel part of the local community Annual Household Survey Volunteering % individuals aged 15+ who volunteer Annual Household Survey Community acceptance of diverse cultures % households that strongly agree: People in my neighbourhood are accepting of people from other cultural/religious backgrounds Annual Household Survey Participation in % households that strongly agree: There are opportunities to have a real say on issues that are important to me/us Annual Household Survey
Open space We have open spaces that are welcoming and safe for public gathering Provider Advocate Community hubs We have public spaces and community hubs that bring people together Facilitator Provider Advocate Planning our Space Urban design helps build our connection to place, the natural environment and the community Facilitator Provider Advocate We have neighbourhoods defined by attractive, well streets and public spaces Facilitator Provider Advocate Leisure and recreation We can access recreation facilities and open spaces that reflect and respond to local need Facilitator Provider Advocate What our community said about Places and spaces to connect people ‘More seating outside main township. Walking with even surfaces, more and better swing parks for grandchildren.’ Female, 70-74 years Whittlesea, Ageing Well in Whittlesea Municipality Community Survey Summary Findings 2016 ‘It would be wonderful if more parks had a path going all the way around them, something children can ride around and around in a circle on’. Rachael, 42, Mill Park ‘There should be a city beautification project where creative planning and more grass and treed areas are built’ James, 23, Thomastown Community Wellbeing Indicators Indicator Label How is it measured? What is the data source? Use of open space % households that visit one or more types of local open spaces at least monthly Annual Household Survey
increased risk of alcohol-related injury on a single occasion; daily or occasional smokers Food insecurity % households that ran out of food and couldn't afford to buy more at least once in the past 12 months Annual Household Survey Developmental vulnerability % children in the first year of school developmentally vulnerable on two or more domains Australian Early Development Census Connectedness to school % students who report feeling connected with their school (Years 5-6 and Years 7-9) Attitudes to School Survey via Victorian Child and Adolescent Monitoring System Access to educational services % households that believe it is 'very easy' to access educational services (early childhood education services, school and tertiary) Annual Household Survey
Family violence Number of reported family incidents per 100,000 population Crime Statistics Agency Safety in public areas % individuals who feel ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ safe during the day/ at night Annual Household Survey Gambling loss Average annual expenditure (loss) per adult on Electronic Gaming Machines Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Affordable housing % households reporting ‘Moderate’ or ‘Heavy’ household payment stress in the last 12 months Annual Household Survey Access to health services % households that believe it is 'very easy' to access hospitals, doctors, dentists and mental health services Annual Household Survey Access to human services % households that believe it is 'very easy' to access aged care, respite, and financial and legal support services Annual Household Survey Living Sustainably
Growth and change The changing demographics and needs of our municipality are monitored to provide, facilitate and/or advocate for appropriate services and infrastructure Facilitator Provider Advocate Resource management Our Council strives to achieve long-term financial sustainability Provider Our Council explores and develops collaborative approaches and partnerships to deliver services, buildings and community spaces Facilitator Provider Advocate Continuous improvement Our Council explores and adopts best practice models Provider Our Council monitors and evaluates all of its operations Provider What our community said about Good governance ‘Whittlesea seems to be managing the service lag better than other interface Councils.’ Mike, 50, Mernda ‘I trust Council to make the right decisions.’ Steve, Epping, 18 ‘Teach us how to solve our own problems when they come up’ Annual Youth Summit 2006 ‘Health, housing, friends, easy access to services and shopping.’ Female 65-69 years South Morang Ageing Well in Whittlesea Municipality Community Survey Summary Findings 2016 Community wellbeing indicators Indicator Label How is it measured? What is the data source? Community consultation and engagement % individuals rating Council’s performance on consultation and engagement as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey Decisions in community’s interest % individuals rating Council’s performance on decisions made on behalf of the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey
community as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ Lobbying for community % individuals rating Council’s performance on lobbying on behalf of the community as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey Satisfaction with Council’s overall performance % individuals rating Council’s overall performance as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey