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DWELLING DETAIL

Bedrooms

Covered Car Spaces

Total Car Spaces

Details of the proposed dwellings are as follows:

Lot Area 2 (m )

1

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

261.1

34.3

81.6

2

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

168.6

52.1

52.7

3

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

217.9

41.1

68.1

4

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

217.9

51.6

42.0

5

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

202.0

55.7

35.4

6

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

202.0

55.7

35.6

7

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

239.4

47.0

45.3

8

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

372.7

35.0

50.7

9

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

241.7

43.4

31.6

10

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

181.8

49.2

34.4

11

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

147.6

59.6

32.5

12

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

198.7

45.0

37.8

13

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

376.2

34.7

84.7

14

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

249.2

42.1

80.4

15

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

249.2

42.1

44.3

16

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

213.1

49.2

44.3

17

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

213.1

49.2

44.3

18

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

213.1

49.2

44.3

19

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

215.3

48.7

45.3

20

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

410.1

31.8

184.0

21

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

215.2

41.6

39.0

22

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

145.0

60.6

39.0

23

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

145.0

60.6

39.0

24

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

145.0

60.6

39.0

25

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

145.0

60.6

39.0

26

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

145.0

60.6

39.0

27

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

145.0

60.6

39.0

28

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

158.5

56.5

42.7

29

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

179.1

62.8

41.4

30

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

175.7

64.0

40.6

31

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

175.7

64.0

40.6

32

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

175.7

64.0

40.6

33

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

175.7

64.0

40.6

34

Cubo

204.7

3

1

2

174.5

64.4

36.8

35

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

132.1

67.8

26.8

36

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

129.2

68.0

26.3

37

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

129.2

68.0

26.4

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Floor area 2 (m )

Site Coverage (%)

Secluded Private Open 2 Space (m )

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Bale

177.9

3

1

2

129.2

68.0

26.4

39

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

273.4

32.7

32.4

40

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

237.5

44.2

61.9

41

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

235.1

55.5

41.7

42

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

235.1

55.5

41.7

43

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

235.1

55.5

41.7

44

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

237.5

54.9

43.0

45

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

192.8

54.4

50.1

46

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

190.8

55.0

49.8

47

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

190.8

55.0

49.8

48

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

210.1

49.9

53.1

49

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

335.9

42.5

99.1

50

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

172.4

73.6

33.9

51

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

172.4

73.6

33.9

52

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

172.4

73.6

33.9

53

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

212.3

67.2

39.5

54

Alpha cnr cube

161.9

2

1

1

141.3

57.6

21.8 balcony

55

Alpha contemp

150.8

2

1

1

112.5

65.9

21.8 balcony

56

159.7

2

1

1

116.1

69.0

21.8 balcony

155.4

2

1

1

67.5

21.8 balcony

58

Alpha cube Alpha end contemp Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

207.2

68.9

39.6

59

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

178.0

71.3

30.8

60

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

260.5

54.8

76.3

61

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

334.1

42.7

121.6

62

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

198.4

64.0

47.6

63

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

198.4

64.0

47.6

64

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

230.9

61.8

55.4

65

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

150.6

63.5

9.3 balcony

66

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

142.3

67.2

9.3 balcony

67

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

150.6

63.5

9.3 balcony

68

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

150.6

63.5

9.3 balcony

69

Luxor cnr

235.7

3

2

2

259.2

55.1

55.3

70

Luxor

214.3

3

2

2

192.8

65.8

47.6

71

Luxor cnr

235.7

3

2

2

259.7

54.9

103.9

72

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

292.8

48.7

75.2

73

Luxor access.

214.3

3

2

2

182.4

69.6

34.0

74

Luxor cnr access.

235.7

3

2

2

212.3

67.2

39.6

75

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

125.5

76.2

9.3 balcony

76

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

125.5

76.2

9.3 balcony

77

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

139.8

68.4

9.3 balcony

78

Mezzo end

190.3

3

2

2

167.3

57.2

9.3 balcony

79

Bond end

145.3

2

1

1

158.9

55.9

32.3

80

Bond

144.0

2

1

1

122.9

70.4

26.5

81

Bond

144.0

2

1

1

122.9

70.4

25.0

82

Bond

144.0

2

1

1

122.9

70.4

26.5

83

Bond

144.0

2

1

1

122.9

70.4

25.0

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116.1

84

Bond end

145.3

2

1

1

124.3

71.4

98.4

85

Luxor cnr

235.7

3

2

2

310.5

46.0

114.4

86

Luxor

214.3

3

2

2

205.4

61.8

61.4

87

Luxor

214.3

3

2

2

195.2

65.0

51.2

88

Luxor cnr

235.7

3

2

2

198.5

71.9

52.0

89

Beta end

158.5

2

1

1

160.0

58.5

8.0 balcony

90

Beta

155.5

2

1

1

123.4

74.2

8.0 balcony

91

Beta

155.5

2

1

1

123.4

74.2

8.0 balcony

92

Beta end

158.5

2

1

1

148.7

63.0

8.0 balcony

93

Luxor cnr

235.7

3

2

2

252.1

56.6

63.2

94

Luxor

214.3

3

2

2

255.2

49.7

92.4

95

Luxor

214.3

3

2

2

253.9

50.0

92.4

96

Luxor

214.3

3

2

2

236.3

53.7

92.4

97

Luxor cnr

235.7

3

2

2

381.4

37.4

134.8

98

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

194.5

46.0

63.8

99

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

164.5

53.4

52.0

100

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

164.5

53.4

52.0

101

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

164.5

53.4

52.0

102

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

212.8

42.1

67.4

103

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

243.3

53.6

43.0

104

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

216.8

48.4

54.5

105

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

2

321.8

40.6

129.2

106

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

180.1

49.7

45.9

107

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

147.2

59.7

37.5

108

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

147.2

59.7

37.5

109

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

187.0

47.9

47.8

110

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

219.7

59.4

42.9

111

Magnus access.

199.3

3

2

3

231.7

56.3

50.1

112

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

212.1

42.2

46.8

113

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

149.0

59.0

33.0

114

Bale

177.9

3

1

2

149.0

59.0

33.0

115

Bale end

176.5

3

1

2

212.1

42.2

46.8

116

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

216.6

48.4

51.4

117

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

216.6

48.4

52.1

118

Magnus

173.7

3

2

3

381.2

27.5

172.3

POLICIES CONSIDERED Policy State Planning Policy Framework Settlement Environmental and Landscape Values (including sub clauses) Built Environment and Heritage (including sub clauses) Housing (including sub clauses) Local Planning Policy Framework Land Use Natural Environment

Clause 11 12 15 16 21.04 21.05

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Attachment 2: Background information

Attachment 2

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Attachment 2: Background information

4.5

Built Environment (Accessible area)

21.06

These areas typically have the following characteristics: 

Within convenient walking distance to the business core of an Activity Centre.



Are within convenient walking distance to the highest priority sections of the Principal Public Transport Network where higher frequency and quality of public transport services in operation.

Attachment 2

They will provide town house and other medium density living and some dispersed single dwellings. Some opportunities for higher density housing will also exist. These areas include strategic redevelopment sites that provide for medium density and a higher density housing component.

Development must make a positive contribution to the desired future neighbourhood character, including opportunities for tree protection and planting.

Safer Design Policy

22.03

DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES Council prepared Guidelines for development of the site as part of its sale process. A detailed assessment of the proposal against the Guidelines is outlined below: Housing Density and Diversity Council expects approximately 100 dwellings on the Haig Street site, although the final density outcome may range between 80 and 140 dwellings, depending on the housing typologies being adopted.

Minimum Requirements: 

Housing density must be consistent with the Residential Growth Zone;



Housing must comprise an appropriate range of dwelling types, sizes and configurations in order to meet the needs of a diverse community.

118 dwellings are proposed, which is considered an appropriate density for the site.

There are a range of dwelling sizes and configurations. Whilst the majority of dwellings are attached in form, a small number of detached dwellings are included.

Building Siting Minimum Requirements:



Site coverage is proposed as an average of 56.6% for the proposed allotments;



Modifications to the proposal will ensure that an appropriate street presentation is provided to the existing roadways.



Total site coverage by dwellings must not exceed an average of 60% of lot area.



Buildings must be orientated toward the main street frontage, with a clearly visible entrance;



Building footprint must address privacy for occupants and their neighbours.



Subject to some modification, the privacy of existing and future residents can be maintained.



Buildings located along the eastern boundary of the site, adjoining the existing neighbouring properties of 31 Bonar and 32 Haig Streets must be no more than two storeys.



The proposal incorporates double storey construction throughout the site.

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Attachment 2: Background information



Buildings must incorporate varied setbacks to street frontages that contribute to a diverse and varied streetscape;



Front facades must be set back at least 4.5m from the front boundaries of existing streets.

Setbacks to be increased where required to protect existing trees;



Buildings must be set back sufficiently from either the rear or side boundary to allow a minimum 3.5m x 3.5m area for a small tree to be planted;



The proposal incorporates some variation in frontage setback to Bonar and Haig Streets, with greater variations proposed where this is required to retain existing trees. Whilst there is not significant variation along rows of dwellings, the stepping of facades and use of differing dwelling styles and external finishes is considered to be acceptable.



A 4.5m minimum frontage setback is proposed to existing streets.

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The proposal incorporates the 3.5m x 3.5m area for tree planting to each ground level secluded private open space area. It is noted that in some instances the use of pergolas in lieu of highlight windows or obscure glazing would mean that this space could not be provided. In these instances the need for space to plant trees should override the desire to utilise alternative screening measures.

Livability Minimum requirements: Residential developments of 10 or more dwellings require a minimum of 20% of dwellings to incorporate accessibility features.

The proposal incorporates eleven accessible dwellings, and an additional fifteen which can be readily converted to provide a bedroom at the lower level at a point in the future. This represents 9% and 22% of the dwelling stock respectively.

Landscape Minimum requirements: 

High value trees should be retained where possible and tree protection zones put in place during construction;



Medium value trees should be retained where possible unless the location of the tree conflicts with the proposed built form and there is limited alternative but to remove the tree;



Special attention shall be paid to high and medium value trees located close to the Haig and Bonar Street frontage which add significantly to the character of the streetscape. These trees should be retained where possible;

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Proposed front gardens must include at least one ‘small to medium’ tree (5m to 10m high at maturity);

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Rear gardens must include at least one ‘small’ deciduous tree (5m to 8m high at maturity);



Street trees will be installed to nature strips in accordance with Council’s Street Tree Policy;



Landscaping to private gardens must include plants and surface treatments which are drought tolerant.



The proposal incorporates the removal of two high retention value trees. Whilst Tree 104 cannot be retained without substantial redesign of that area of the site, the proposal can be readily altered to allow for the retention of Tree 162. Additional modifications are also required to ensure that Tree 144 is protected both during construction and in the future.



The proposal incorporates removal of a large number of medium retention value trees. Much of this tree removal is required in order to allow for development of the site at the density anticipated, however detailed servicing layout, including use of shared trenches, should be designed to allow for the retention of as many of these trees as possible. Service information has not been lodged with the planning application, and given the implications for tree retention and removal, this should be required as part of any permit issued.



The proposal incorporates appropriate tree retention along Bonar Street, with much of the vegetation along Haig Street identified as being of low retention value.



Appropriate space is available for tree planting within front and rear yards as required.



Any permit issued should contain conditions relating to landscaping and the provision of trees within the land and the adjoining nature strips.

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Attachment 2

Minimum Requirements:

4.5

Setbacks

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Attachment 2: Background information

4.5

Public Open Space Reserve Council requires an area of public open space comprising no less than 2400m2 to be provided on the Site. The public open space must be designed in consultation with the local community and in accordance with Council requirements. A detailed landscape plan must be submitted at the same time that the planning application for development is lodged.



The proposal incorporates an appropriately sized public open space area, however the landscaping information provided to date is conceptual in nature. The plan provided does not include details of a playground, drinking fountain or shade structure as required, and detailed plans should be required by way of permit condition.

Minimum requirements:



The open space includes appropriate pathways as required.



Bollard lighting is indicated, however additional information is required in order to determine if this is adequate.



Permit conditions would need to stipulate the need for construction and maintenance of the open space area provided.



The application documentation includes an ESD assessment, and it is considered that the proposal responds appropriately to these requirements. It is necessary to ensure, however, that these intentions are reflected in the final construction. This can be required by ensuring that specific measures are noted on the plans, rather than in a separate document.



The ESD report supplied indicates that a STORM rating of 67% is proposed. It is considered that this is acceptable, having regard to the other Environmentally Sustainable Design attributes of the proposal, the amount of on-site infiltration of stormwater associated with landscape areas, and the impracticality of obtaining a 100% rating.

Attachment 2



The public open space must include lighting, seating, drinking fountain, children’s playground and shade structure to Australian design standards;



The public open space must include a shared pedestrian/cycle path of concrete construction and must be located to provide a connection between the northern and southern boundaries of the public open space;



The public open space and facilities that are to be contained within it must comply with the Disability Discrimination Act. The public open space must be designed for open public access with no restricted access areas included;



The public open space must be appropriately lit to ensure that people using, or passing through it at night feel safe. Lighting must be designed to avoid the creation of excessive light spillage that could cause a nuisance to adjacent residents.

The developer will be responsible for constructing the public open space in accordance with the approved landscape plan and must maintain the public open space for a twelve month period following the satisfactory completion of the landscape works.

Environmentally Sustainable Design ESD Minimum Requirements: Solar Access 

Design of dwellings must incorporate passive solar design principles and maximise passive solar access opportunities for most of the dwellings;



Building orientation, window design and external shading elements must be designed to optimise natural light access.

Energy Initiatives 

Efficient heating, cooling systems and appliances must be within one star of best available;



Gas boosted solar hot water system or Council approved equivalent;



Efficient lighting systems such as compact fluorescent or LED;



Gas cook tops;

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

Double glazing to the majority of windows;



Efficient shading, especially to any west facing windows.

Water Saving Initiatives 

Rainwater tank with a minimum capacity of 2,000L collecting rainwater from at least 70% of the roof area for each dwelling and connection to toilets;



Water efficient taps and fittings must be above minimum standards.

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Item: 4.5



Construction Waste Management Plan must be approved by Council, including that at least 60% of all demolition and construction waste is reused or recycled;



Sufficient recycling waste storage must be provided during construction.

CURRENT AMENDMENTS C73 Proposed Amendment C73 seeks to introduce Local Policy Clause 22.07 – Environmentally Efficient Design into the Banyule Planning Scheme. This policy applies to all residential and commercial development in the City of Banyule.

The amendment commenced exhibition on 28 February 2013 and finished on 29 April 2013. An Advisory Committee and Panel considered the amendment in late 2013. The Advisory Committee and Panel Report was released on 7 April 2014 in support of the amendment.

REFERRAL COMMENTS ENGINEERING SERVICES Issue Flooding Point of Discharge

Comments Flooding Unlikely Eastern Lot LPOD – to Council pit to be constructed by others at the northern end of the site opposite Elliot Street.

Western Lot LPOD 1 – Discharge to existing pit on Bonar Street LPOD 2 – Discharge to existing pit on Law Street Appropriate outfall drainage works are permitted where necessary.

On-site detention system required. Cexist = 0.35, see Council requirements.

OSD system must include compensatory storage for uncontrolled areas.

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Attachment 2

Waste Initiatives

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Item: 4.5

Clause 52.06: No. of spaces

Attachment 2: Background information

The proposal consists of 118 dwellings, including:  14 two- bedroom dwellings;  93 three- bedroom dwellings; and  11 four- bedroom dwellings.

Attachment 2

The two-, three- and four- bedroom dwellings fall under the provisions of Clause 52.06 of the Banyule Planning Scheme. Table 52.06-5 requires the following:  One space for each one or two bedroom dwelling,  One space for each three or more bedroom dwelling,  One visitor space for every five dwellings (in developments of five or more dwellings) Accordingly the 118 dwelling development generates a requirement for 245 parking spaces:  14 parking spaces for the two- bedroom dwellings (1 each)  186 parking spaces for the three- bedroom dwellings (2 each)  22 parking spaces for the four- bedroom dwellings (2 each),and  23 visitor parking spaces.

The plans identify 269 parking spaces to be provided onsite, comprising of:  180 parking spaces within single and double garages,  68 open parking spaces (within the residential boundaries), and  19 visitor parking spaces.

A further 12 indented parking spaces are proposed to be constructed by Council adjacent to the site.

It is noted that the number of visitor parking spaces provided does not comply with Clause 52.06 of the Banyule Planning Scheme. However, given the excess number of residential parking spaces provided, and the further opportunity identified by Council to provide indented parking spaces adjacent to the site, the supply of parking spaces for this development is considered sufficient.

Traffic Haig Street Access Impact There are 34 existing dwellings along Haig Street between Law Street and Assessment: Monash Street. Current traffic volume data indicates this section of Haig Street carries around 228 vehicles per day, with 19 vehicle movements during the peak hour. The additional 47 dwellings (14 2-bed and 33 3+ - bed) are likely to generate 285 additional daily traffic movements, with 28 additional movements during the peak hour.

Should the development proceed, the anticipated total daily traffic volume along Haig Street is expected to be around 513 vehicles per day, with 78 vehicle movements expected during the peak hour. This volume is within acceptable limits for a ‘local’ street such as Haig Street.

Bonar Street Access There are 27 existing dwellings along Bonar Street between Law Street and Monash Street. Current traffic volume data indicates this section of Haig Street carries around 390 vehicles per day, with 35 vehicle movements during the peak hour. The additional 63 dwellings are likely to generate 410 additional daily traffic movements, with 41 additional movements during the peak hour.

Should the development proceed, the anticipated total daily traffic volume along Haig Street is expected to be around 800 vehicles per day, with 80 vehicle movements expected during the peak hour. This volume is within acceptable limits for a ‘local’ street such as Bonar Street.

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Attachment 2: Background information

Law Street Access There are 10 existing dwellings along Law Street between Haig Street and Bonar Street. Current traffic volume data indicates this section of Law Street carries around 372 vehicles per day, with 34 vehicle movements during the peak hour.

The additional 8 dwellings are likely to generate 52 additional daily traffic movements, with 5 additional movements during the peak hour.

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Item: 4.5

Traffic distribution In line with the increase in traffic generated by the development, the surrounding road network will likely experience an increase in traffic volumes should the development proceed. However, due to the site’s location and the connectivity the surrounding streets (including Altona Street to the south, and Monash Street and Dresden Street to the east), the additional traffic generated by the development should be reasonably well dispersed within the surrounding road network. Traffic data collected by Engineering over the past 5 years in the area suggests there is sufficient available capacity in the road network for the additional traffic to be accommodated within the acceptable limits.

Clause 52.06: Design

However, should the development proceed, Engineering will continue to monitor parking and traffic levels in these streets and intervene as necessary.

Design standard 1 – Accessways The accessway is generally in accordance with the requirements of Design Standard 1 and will enable vehicles to exit the site in a forward direction.

However, the visitor parking spaces provided adjacent to dwelling #28 are positioned in a manner that requires multiple manoeuvres for vehicles accessing these spaces to turn and exit. If possible, these accessway should be reconfigured to allow these vehicles to complete a three point turn to exit the site.

Design standard 2 – Car parking spaces The parking spaces are generally in accordance with the requirements of Design Standard 2 and will enable vehicles to enter and exit the parking spaces in an appropriate manner.

However, the plans indicate a number of parking spaces to be located in front of garages. To ensure sufficient clearance and prevent vehicles from overhanging the footpath or the internal roadway, the garage should be set back 5.4m from the property boundary.

[It is Council’s standard practice to allow a minimum setback of 5m to garages, as this compares with a standard parking space length of 4.9m. It is not considered that there is justification to increase that requirement for the proposal.]

Design standard 3: Gradients The accessway gradients are generally in accordance with the requirements of Design Standard 3.

Design standards 4 - 7: Not applicable

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Attachment 2

Should the development proceed, the anticipated total daily traffic volume along Haig Street is expected to be around 424 vehicles per day, with 80 vehicle movements expected during the peak hour. This volume is within acceptable limits for a ‘local’ street such as Bonar Street.

4.5

Item: 4.5

Vehicle Crossings

Attachment 2: Background information

New (or altered) crossings to comply with Council’s standards and specifications There is concern that the number of vehicle crossings associated with the development is excessive, and do not align with the intention of Council’s Residential Crossing Policy. Multiple and double width vehicle crossing in a short distance affects treed streetscapes and results in reduced opportunities for future street tree planting and on-street parking.

Attachment 2

With regards to the development itself, there are currently 23 single and 4 double crossings located around the site (excluding the road connections). There are high concentrations of vehicle crossings for dwellings 1-19, 40-46 and 112-118, reducing the opportunity for on-street parking in these areas.

While it is recognised that a high number of crossovers is unavoidable with the number of dwellings proposed onsite, there is opportunity for a better configuration of the proposal to maximise the roadside area around the development. It is suggested that 6 dwellings (identified as 9, 15, 17, 19, 41 and 117 on the submitted plans) be ‘flipped’ to allow the creation of double crossovers with the neighbouring property. Furthermore, crossovers should be positioned 8m apart (where possible) to provide sufficient clearance for on-street parking.

Easements

Council requires single crossovers to be 3.0m wide, and double-width crossovers to be no greater than 6.0m wide.

All existing easements to be removed from site.

A 3.0m easement is required over the existing Council drain that traverses the site.

Standard Permit Conditions

1.1 (c) (i), (ii), (iii), (v) 6.1, 6.3, 6.9 Please note the Engineering plans must show all protected and/or retained trees on the development site, on adjoining properties where tree canopies encroach the development site and along proposed outfall drainage and roadway alignments (where applicable) and every effort must be made to locate services away from the canopy drip line of trees and where unavoidable, details of hand work or trenchless installation must be provided.

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ARBORIST Initial comments Removal of high retention value trees – Trees #104 and #162 Tree #162 is a high retention value oak that is located outside building footprints but is shown as removed on plans. Tree #104 is a high retention value spotted gum located within a building footprint that is shown as removed. Given that Tree #162 has excellent future potential, the design should be modified to enable the retention of this tree. This would also make the proposed removal of Tree #104 more acceptable.

Street trees proposed for removal (6 trees) Trees #20, #26, #33, #35, #43, and #49 (weed species) are all proposed for removal. Only two street trees are proposed for retention, and no replacement planting of street trees is shown on plans.

Trees on adjacent private property proposed for removal (1 tree)

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Tree #148 is a moderate retention lightwood located in the front setback of 32 Haig Street that is shown removed on plans and referred to as removed in the arborist report. This tree must be shown retained on all plans and a development impact assessment and protection plan provided.

Trees Proposed for retention (34 trees, three of which are street trees) #10 (moderate) – manageable impact #14 (moderate) – manageable impact #20 (low) – manageable impact #21 (high) – manageable impact – relocate fence # 23 (high) – manageable impact #24 (moderate) – manageable impact #26 - #29 (moderate, 1 street tree) manageable impacts #31 (moderate) – manageable impact #34 (moderate) – manageable impact #37 (moderate) – manageable impact #42 - #46 (moderate) manageable impacts #50 (moderate) – manageable impact #51 (moderate) – manageable impact #54 (moderate, street tree) – manageable impact #67 (high) – manageable impact #85 (moderate) – manageable impact #102 (moderate) – manageable impact #103 (low) – manageable impact #116 (high) – manageable impact #119 (high) – manageable impact #120 (moderate, street tree) – manageable impact #124 (moderate) – manageable impact #135 (high) – manageable impact #137 (high) – manageable impact #140 (high) – manageable impact #144 (high) – manageable impact #171 (moderate) – manageable impact – relocate path Seven of the nine high retention value trees are proposed for retention.

New tree plantings Although there are numerous new trees proposed in the masterplan, there is very limited scope for planting large trees. Whilst the landscape masterplan details the species proposed, only one of the species can be considered a large tree, and this is an upright form. Furthermore, the landscape masterplan does not detail which of the trees proposed are the large tree species. Having viewed the plans, there appears to be very limited scope for large tree plantings across the site due to the intensity of the development.

Summary and Recommendations The development as proposed could be supported with some minor design modifications as detailed below: 

The retention of trees #88 and #162 should be pursued.



New street tree plantings should be proposed;



More scope for large tree plantings (especially species with spreading canopies) within the site should be provided.



Tree #148 must be shown retained on all plans and a development impact assessment and protection plan provided.

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Attachment 2: Background information

Attachment 2

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Attachment 2: Background information

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Additional comments Having reviewed further the design proposal in the vicinity of Tree #144, I can provide the following comments:

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The tree in question is an oak with an entirely natural habit (canopy development).

This is fairly rare in an urban context.

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The tree has high aesthetic value as a result of its natural, spreading and drooping form, such that all efforts to maintain its habit (or maintain it as close as possible) should be pursued.

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The development impacts of the tree are such that – as proposed – there is a high impact on the tree’s form as a result of several fences in its vicinity required as separations for the four lots proposed around it.

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The development impact as proposed also locates the tree in the rear setback of one proposed lot, and its size and form are such it wholly dominates the rear setback of this lot. This both reduces almost entirely the useability of the private open space for the lot, and places the future of the tree’s overall condition (including but not limited to the high aesthetic value of its habit) under extreme pressure.

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I consider the tree’s high aesthetic contribution warrants significant design modifications to both suitably reduce the development impact on its condition and form, and also to increase the useability of the private open space around it. To this end, I propose the following modifications to the design layout in its vicinity:

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Deletion of the lot in the south-eastern corner of the site (the lot currently proposed to enclose the tree);

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Extension of the rear setback of the lot to the north of the tree to encompass the tree’s canopy to its southern point;

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Creation of a small common area between this extended rear setback and the Haig Street frontage to be planted out with small screening trees and shrubs (to be maintained in accordance with common area frontages proposed elsewhere in the development); and

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A section 173 agreement or endorsed landscape management plan (or similar) that dedicates the area within the canopy to a mulched garden bed;

Provision of the above modifications would result in a comparatively minor canopy impact, required to enable clearances for the fences of the two adjoining lots to the west. Although even a minor canopy impact is ultimately undesirable, such an approach would ensure that the integrity of the tree – including its aesthetic contribution – is maintained into the future without requiring the deletion or redesigning of other lots to enable this.

EXTERNAL AUTHORITIES Authority Yarra Valley Water Melbourne Water APA Jemena Public Transport Victoria

Objection? Conditions No Standard conditions No Standard conditions No response received No Standard conditions No Nil

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Attachment 2: Background information

Attachment 2

The application seeks removal of a number of easements as they affect the site. These run in both a north-south, and east-west direction, and provide for the originally anticipated servicing of the land for drainage and sewerage. These easements will largely be made redundant by the proposed development and subdivision, however Council’s Engineers have advised that a 3m wide easement will need to be provided over the drain alignment running through the open space area (formerly set aside as the continuation of Elliott Street). This area is currently subject to an “F” shaped easement in favour of Council which includes 4.5m wide easement in what is considered to be an appropriate location for a replacement drain. It is therefore suggested that whilst the majority of easements may be removed, the Easement E-1 as shown on TP 648870R should be modified or replaced with an easement for Drainage connecting Haig and Bonar Streets in favour of Council, rather than removed in totality.

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Attachment 3: Clause 55 Assessment

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ASSESSMENT AGAINST CLAUSE 55 APPLICATION NO.: DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS: PROPOSAL:

P1096/2014 52 Haig Street HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS Multi dwelling development (118 double storey dwellings) and associated subdivision, reduction in the standard visitor parking requirement by four spaces and removal of easements

Clause 55.02 (Neighbourhood Character and Infrastructure) Neighbourhood Character objectives 

Attachment 3

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To ensure that the design respects the existing neighbourhood character or contributes to a preferred neighbourhood character.

To ensure that development responds to the features of the site and the surrounding area Standard B1

Complies The area surrounding the subject site includes some variation in Neighbourhood Character, with: 

Properties to the east of the site displaying greater levels of vegetated cover than properties to the north, south and west;

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There being a consistent hip and gable roof form to single storey dwellings to the north, east and west of the site, but greater variation to the south, particularly east of Elliott Street.

In this context, and given the emphasis of the Residential Growth Zone on redevelopment and an increase in dwelling density (compared with the neighbourhood character focus of other residential zones), it is considered that the proposal is largely acceptable.

The proposal will largely set its own character, and the Residential Growth Zone is exempt from the requirements of Council’s Neighbourhood Character Policy, however the use of double storey built form is appropriate in this setting. There is also precedent for the attached form in the wider area.

The use of flat roof forms to the majority of dwellings is uncommon in the area, however it is considered that the proposal will lead to a change in the character of the surrounding area over time. This is considered to be acceptable given the designation of the area as an area of significant redevelopment as part of the State Government’s Plan Melbourne policy.

Residential policy objectives 

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To ensure that residential development is provided in accordance with any policy for housing in the State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies.

To support medium densities in areas where development can take advantage of public transport and community infrastructure and services.

Standard B2

Dwelling diversity objective 

To encourage a range of dwelling sizes and types in developments of ten or more dwellings.

Standard B3

Complies The site has been identified as one which can support medium density development due to its size and proximity to services. In this context, the proposed site density is acceptable. Whilst there are some views in the community that the site should be retained for educational usage, this is not relevant to assessment of the application, and it is noted that future residents of the site would have access to existing surrounding schools, including Charles Latrobe College and Rosanna Primary School.

Complies The proposal incorporates some variation in dwelling sizes, with there being dwellings with 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms.

There is some variety in the size of living areas, and some dwellings have double garages and others have single garages. Open space areas are generally in the 27.5 – 43sqm range, although some dwellings have slightly smaller or larger areas of private space.

Infrastructure objectives

Conditions Required

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It is understood, although not indicated on the application

To ensure development is provided with appropriate

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Attachment 3: Clause 55 Assessment

utility services and infrastructure.

To ensure development does not unreasonably overload the capacity of utility services and infrastructure.

Standard B4

Integration with the street objective 

plans, that the service authorities have indicated that all power facilities to serve allotments, whether or not they face existing streets, is to be provided underground on the site. Details of the location of these services are required, and their locations should be specifically designed to allow for the ongoing retention of trees in these areas.

Complies

To integrate the layout of development with the street.

Standard B5

The proposed layout provides good levels of integration with the existing street layout for both vehicles and pedestrians. The provision of pedestrian access through the site from north to south is supported, whilst compartmentalisation of the vehicular access is also considered to be acceptable.

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Clause 55.03 (Site Layout and Building Massing) 

Variation to Standard

To ensure that the setbacks of buildings from a street respect the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and make efficient use of the site.

Standard B6

It is considered that the proposed setbacks to the various street frontages are generally acceptable, save that a greater emphasis on dwellings facing Bonar Street and Haig Street is considered to be appropriate. This could be satisfactorily achieved by: 

Altering the ‘tower’ element (Living Room and Bedroom 1) of dwellings 60, 61, 71, and 72 85 to include additional windows so that these present as having their primary elevation to the existing street; and

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Replacing Dwellings 85 and 86 with a single dwelling facing Haig Street.

The proposed 4.5m minimum setback to Dwelling 103 does not meet the requirements of the Standard for a minimum setback of 9m. A significantly increased setback could be provided by deleting the ground level bedroom facilities from this dwelling and subsequently relocating the dwelling to the south. This would have the impact of reducing the amount of private open space available to the dwelling, however, and will result in the rear boundary fencing to Dwellings 98-102 being more prominent within the streetscape. In the context of this fencing, and the landscaping within the front yards of dwellings to the east of the site, the reduced setback is considered to be acceptable.

Building height objective 

Complies

To ensure that the height of buildings respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character.

Standard B7

Site coverage objective 

Complies

To ensure that the site coverage respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and responds to the features of the site.

Standard B8

The proposal incorporates an average site coverage per allotment of 56.6%, with additional areas of the site set aside for public open space, communal open space and roadways. This site coverage is therefore considered to be acceptable generally. Further consideration is required in relation to the detailed impact of site coverage on specific trees however.

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Attachment 3

Street setback objective

Item: 4.5 Permeability objectives 

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To reduce the impact of increased stormwater run-off on the drainage system.

To facilitate on-site stormwater infiltration.

Standard B9

Energy efficiency objectives  

To achieve and protect energy efficient dwellings and residential buildings.

To ensure the orientation and layout of development reduce fossil fuel energy use and make appropriate use of daylight and solar energy.

Standard B10

Attachment 3

Open space objective 

To ensure the layout of development provides for the safety and security of residents and property.

Standard B12

Landscaping objectives    

Complies The proposal is of a larger size than is anticipated by the STORM calculator, however the applicant’s consultant has divided the site and sought to utilise a weighted average to give an accurate result. The proposal incorporates a STORM rating of 67% by this method. They advise that a 2 100% STORM rating would require 4726m of rain gardens, which is considered to be impractical.

Complies The proposed attached building form will aid energy efficiency, and whilst a large number of dwellings are provided with easterly or westerly orientation, appropriate house energy ratings are able to be achieved. The proposal was amended prior to public notification to include additional north-south oriented dwellings adjoining Bonar Street, which is considered to be appropriate in this regard.

Complies

To integrate the layout of development with any public and communal open space provided in or adjacent to the development.

Standard B11

Safety objective 

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To encourage development that respects the landscape character of the neighbourhood.

To encourage development that maintains and enhances habitat for plants and animals in locations of habitat importance.

To provide appropriate landscaping.

To encourage the retention of mature vegetation on the site.

Standard B13

Satisfactory The lack of surveillance of roadways from inside dwellings at ground floor level, particularly those dwellings which have garages and an entry door only facing the street, is of concern from a safety perspective. It is noted, however, that detailed assessment of viewing potential from the upper level bedrooms of the “Cubo” dwelling style (such as Dwellings 4-7) indicates that acceptable levels of surveillance of the adjoining roadways is available from the upper level.

Conditions Required The areas provided for landscaping are generally in line with Council’s expectations for the site, and include the retention of 71 trees, and distinct landscape areas as follows: 

A 2470m public open space area through the centre of the site. This represents 7.6% of the site;

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Communal open space adjoining Bonar Street, to the rear of Dwellings 98-102;

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Communal open space in the centre of the site (connecting the proposed common property roadways with the public open space); and

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Private open space areas of varying sizes for individual dwellings.

Detailed comment in relation to the suitability of the private open space areas proposed is made below, however it is considered that the site as a whole incorporates appropriate areas for landscaping to complement and enhance the character of the area.

Notwithstanding this, it is noted that the proposal incorporates the removal of a number of high- and medium-retention value trees on the site and compromises Tree 144. Therefore, whilst the overall amount of space available for landscaping may be generally acceptable, its distribution and detailing requires some modification.

Additional detail is contained within the main report on the application.

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Variation to Standard

To ensure vehicle access to and from a development is safe, manageable and convenient.

To ensure the number and design of vehicle crossovers respects the neighbourhood character.

Standard B14

Parking location objectives   

Vehicle crossings take up 38% of the frontage to Law Street, which does not meet the requirements of Standard B14, however it is noted that Council’s Traffic Engineers have identified that it is not possible to park on both sides of Law Street, and that no-standing signs are contemplated for the eastern side of the street. The extent of vehicular crossings in the roadway then becomes a neighbourhood character issue only.

Conditions Required

To provide convenient parking for resident and visitor vehicles.

To avoid parking and traffic difficulties in the development and the neighbourhood.

To protect residents from vehicular noise within developments.

Standard B15

Clause 52.06 would provide that the proposal include two parking spaces to each dwelling, plus a total of 23 visitor parking spaces on site. This requirement is based upon the number of dwellings, and does not include any reference to the amount of on-street parking available.

With the exception of Dwellings 55-57, the proposal includes the number of parking spaces required by the scheme for each dwelling, with 19 dwellings having the ability to park an additional vehicle on their land.

Dwellings 54-57, however, are provided with garages that are substandard in size, with unroofed ‘cut outs’ within the corner of each garage. Garage 55 and 56 are also slightly substandard in width and compromised by the proposed water tank.

Visitor parking is provided by means of indented parking bays accessed off the common property roadways, with a total of 18 spaces available. This represents a shortfall in the standard requirement by five spaces. No generallyavailable on-site visitor parking is provided with access from either Haig Street or Law Street.

It is considered that the visitor parking provided is convenient to a large number of the proposed dwellings, and that the use of additional parking spaces on individual lots facing Haig Street is an acceptable approach for these dwellings. Whilst the dwellings which are located in the centre of the site are less accessible to visitor parking spaces, there is capacity within the street network to cater for any overflor parking that results.

As detailed in the Traffic Engineering referral comments, there is difficulty exiting from two of the visitior parking spaces.

This can be addressed, and landscaping increased at the same time, by relocating these spaces to the south.

Clause 55.04 (Amenity Impacts) Side and rear setbacks objective

Complies

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Setbacks to external boundaries are acceptable.

To ensure that the height and setback of a building from a boundary respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the amenity of existing dwellings.

Standard B17

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Access objectives

Item: 4.5 Walls on boundaries objective To ensure that the location, length and height of a wall on a boundary respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character and limits the impact on the amenity of existing dwellings.

Standard B18

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Daylight to existing windows objective 

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Dwelling 57 includes a double storey wall on the northern boundary of Lot 58, adjoining the private open space of that dwelling. This matter should be addressed in a redesign of Dwellings 54-57.

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The proposal includes double storey construction on the rear (driveway) boundary of Dwellings 65-68 and 75-78. The location of these walls opposite garages of dwellings within the development means that there will be no unacceptable detriment as a result.

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Dwellings 35, 88 and 116 include double storey construction on the boundary adjacent to other proposed dwellings. These walls are located adjacent to blank lower level walls, or walls containing windows to hallways and the like. It is considered that their construction on the boundary will not result in unacceptable detrimental impact upon the adjoining and simultaneously constructed dwellings.

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Dwelling 93 includes double storey construction on the southern boundary of Lot 94, adjoining that dwelling’s private open space.

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A number of dwellings include double storey construction on the boundary adjacent to single storey construction on the boundary of the adjoining allotment. The result is acceptable in amenity terms, however the resultant blank double storey wall on the western boundary of Lot 14 and abutting the driveway of Dwelling 13 is inappropriate in the Haig Street streetscape. This could be addressed by mirror imaging this dwelling and ensuring that the western bedroom is provided with some form of west facing window close to the Haig Street frontage.

Complies

Complies

Complies

To ensure buildings do not significantly overshadow existing secluded private open space.

Standard B21

Overlooking objective 

No walls are proposed on external boundaries.

Internal wall boundary heights are considered to be generally acceptable, however some comment is required:

To allow adequate solar access to existing northfacing habitable room windows.

Standard B20

Overshadowing open space objective 

Conditions Required

To allow adequate daylight into existing habitable room windows.

Standard B19

North-facing windows objective 

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To limit views into existing secluded private open space and habitable room windows.

Standard B22

Complies The proposal incorporates appropriate measures to restrict overlooking of the adjoining properties. Whilst some residents opposite the site have expressed concern in relation to perceived overlooking across Bonar and Haig Streets, the width of these roadways and the setbacks of dwellings from them means that any overlooking which may exist is acceptable in this suburban setting.

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Attachment 3: Clause 55 Assessment Conditions Required

To limit views into the secluded private open space and habitable room windows of dwellings and residential buildings within a development.

Standard B23

The proposal incorporates extensive use of highlight windows and obscure glazing to restrict internal overlooking, to the detriment of the amenity of future residents. It is considered that this issue can be better addressed through the following: Dwelling 1 Orient the Bedroom 3 window to face north, with either the deletion of the east facing window or its retention with a sill height of 1.7m.

Screening measures not required for overlooking opposite – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 2 – 3 Screening measures not required for overlooking to east – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwelling 4 Screening measures not required for overlooking to east – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 5 & 6 Layout changes to restrict overlooking between this pair of dwellings.

Screening measures not required for overlooking to east – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwelling 7 Clear glazing to the two western-most south-facing windows of Bedroom 1.

Screening measures not required for overlooking to east – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwelling 8 No screening required to upper level bedroom windows Dwelling 9 Layout plans are not clear whether there are west facing windows to Bedrooms 2 and 3.

If proposed they should have sill heights of 1.7m. Screening to north to remain.

Dwellings 10 - 12 Screening to the north could be replaced by use of a 2.0m boundary fence with 400mm of trellis above, and a 2.4m wide pergola at the lower level.

It may be possible to screen across the lightwell and have bedroom 2 face north, rather than use obscure glazing.

Dwelling 13 Nil listed/required.

Dwellings 14 – 19 Screening measures not required.

Dwelling 20 Nil listed/required.

Dwelling 21 Use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking Dwellings 22 – 28 Screening measures not required for overlooking opposite – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 29 – 33 Screening measures not required for overlooking to west – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Layout changes required to restrict overlooking between pairs of dwellings (30 & 31 and 32 & 33) at the upper level.

Dwellings 34 & 35 Layout changes required to restrict overlooking between this pair of dwellings.

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Attachment 3

Internal views objective

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Attachment 3: Clause 55 Assessment Dwellings 36 – 39 No change.

Dwellings 40 – 42 Overlooking could be addressed by relocating the bedroom windows away from the adjoining private open space and providing 400-600mm deep fins/perpendicular screens to the windows.

Dwellings 43 & 44 No change.

Dwellings 45 – 48 Overlooking could be addressed by relocating the bedroom windows away from the adjoining private open space and providing 400-600mm deep fins/perpendicular screens to the windows.

Dwellings 49 – 53 Use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwelling 54 No change Dwellings 55 – 57 The design of these dwellings results in poor amenity for residents due to the screening proposed, with little potential for layout change or alternative screening measures in the design. These dwellings also have poor daylight access to the lower level.

Dwellings 58 – 60 Screening measures not required for overlooking to east – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 61 – 64 Screening measures not required for overlooking to west – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 65 & 66 Overlooking between the west facing bedroom windows of these dwellings and the open space of Dwellings 54-56 requires addressing.

Dwellings 67 & 68 No change Dwellings 69 – 74 Use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwelling 75 Screening required to Kitchen/Living area windows adjacent to Lot 74.

Dwellings 76 – 78 No change required.

Dwellings 79 – 84 Use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 85 – 88 Screening measures not required for overlooking to west – use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwelling 89 No change required.

Dwellings 90 & 91 Need to address overlooking between these dwellings Dwelling 92 North facing windows can be unscreened, subject to changing Dwelling 93.

Dwelling 93 Relocate Bedroom 3 window to face west.

Dwelling 94 – 97 West facing pergolas could be utilised to address screening if their installation did not impact upon the existing trees.

Dwelling 98 – 102 No screening indicated. Overlooking of open space from adjoining dwellings could be addressed by use of north facing pergolas.

Again, the impact upon the existing trees would need to be considered.

The Bedroom 2 window of Dwelling 102 should be screened, either in its current

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location, or in association with its relocation to the northern wall of this room.

Dwellings 103 & 104 Indicated screening not required.

Dwelling 105 No change Dwelling 106 - 109 Screening measures not required for overlooking to south– use 2.4m deep pergola downstairs to stop diagonal overlooking.

Dwellings 106 and 109 should be screened to restrict overlooking to the east and west respectively.

Dwellings 110 & 115 Overlooking could be addressed by relocating the bedroom windows away from the adjoining private open space and providing 400-600mm deep fins/perpendicular screens to the windows.

Dwelling 116 & 117 Indicated screening not required.

Dwelling 118 No change.

It is noted, however, that some of these modifications conflict with the requirement to install a small-medium sized tree (and therefore set aside a 3.5m x 3.5m area) within the rear yards.

Where there is a conflict, obscure/highlight glazing and trees should be provided, rather than pergolas.

Noise impacts objectives  

Complies

To contain noise sources in developments that may affect existing dwellings.

To protect residents from external noise.

Standard B24

Whilst a significant number of dwellings are proposed, it is considered that the nature and intensity of the development will not result in an inappropriate increase in noise to the surrounding residential area.

Clause 55.05 (On-site Amenity and Facilities) Accessibility objective 

Complies

To encourage the consideration of the needs of people with limited mobility in the design of developments.

Standard B25

Dwelling entry objective 

The proposal incorporates eleven accessible dwellings, and an additional fifteen which can be readily converted to provide a bedroom at the lower level at a point in the future. This exceeds the requirements of Council’s Livable Housing Guidelines and the Design Guidelines for the site, and is considered to be appropriate.

Complies

To provide each dwelling or residential building with its own sense of identity.

Standard B26

Whilst some dwellings face pedestrian walkways rather than roads, these are not excessive in length, and if landscaping is detailed appropriately, have the potential to create a sense of address to future residents.

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Attachment 3

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Attachment 3: Clause 55 Assessment

Daylight to new windows objective

Conditions Required

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The proposal incorporates small lightwells to some dwellings, with the ground level bedrooms of Dwellings 54-57 potentially suffering from a lack of appropriate daylight access. The combination of concerns for these dwellings means that a redesign of them is warranted.

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Dwellings with the ‘Beta’ floor plan also have limited daylight access to Bedroom 2, which may be able to be addressed by layout modifications.

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The north facing bedroom window of Dwelling 58 is not provided with appropriate daylight access, and should be relocated to face east or supplemented with an appropriate east facing window.

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Poor daylight outcome for living areas of Dwellings 89-91, given need to screen upper level living/kitchen windows.

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To allow adequate daylight into new habitable room windows.

Standard B27

Private open space objective

Attachment 3

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Complies

To provide adequate private open space for the reasonable recreation and service needs of residents.

Standard B28

Solar access to open space objective 

To allow solar access into the secluded private open space of new dwellings and residential buildings.

Standard B29

Storage objective 

Open spaces vary in size, and in the context of the zoning are considered to be acceptable. A breakdown of the proposed open space areas is as follows: 2 Under 10m (balcony) 12 dwellings 2 10 – 25m (balcony) 4 dwellings 2 25 – 40m 36 dwellings 2 40-60m 43 dwellings 2 60m + 23 dwellings

Conditions Required Any redesign of Dwellings 55-57 should include also address the location of the double storey wall of Dwelling 57 being located on the northern boundary of Lot 58.

Complies

To provide adequate storage facilities for each dwelling.

Standard B30

Clause 55.06 (Detailed Design) Design detail objective 

To encourage design detail that respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character.

Standard B31

Front fences objective 

To encourage front fence design that respects the existing or preferred neighbourhood character.

Standard B32

Common property objectives  

To ensure that communal open space, car parking, access areas and site facilities are practical, attractive and easily maintained.

To avoid future management difficulties in areas of common ownership.

Standard B33

Complies The proposed design detail and mixture of materials is considered to be acceptable.

The proposal incorporates a schedule of materials and finishes for each dwelling type, with some variation between dwellings. This is considered to be appropriate.

Conditions Required The proposed fencing is considered to be acceptable, however a fence should be provided to the southern side of Dwelling 8 (either on the boundary, or with the provision of a landscape setback).

Complies Common property areas are to be constructed to an appropriate standard. It is understood that the proposal is that all internal roadways would be common property, which places more of an impost upon future owners than a public road proposal. Whilst the latter is preferable from the point of view of management costs for residents, the common property arrangement is considered to be acceptable.

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Conditions Required

To ensure that site services can be installed and easily maintained.

To ensure that site facilities are accessible, adequate and attractive.

Standard B34

Details of the proposed electricity substations, and fencing and landscaping around them are required.

Attachment 3

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4.5

Site services objectives

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Attachment 4: Clause 56 Assessment

4.5

ASSESSMENT AGAINST CLAUSE 56 (60 or more allotments) APPLICATION NO.: DEVELOPMENT ADDRESS: PROPOSAL:

P1096/2014 52 Haig Street HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS Multi dwelling development (118 double storey dwellings) and associated subdivision, reduction in the standard visitor parking requirement by four spaces and removal of easements

Clause 56.02 (Policy Implementation) Strategic implementation objective

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To ensure that the layout and design of a subdivision is consistent with and implements any objective, policy, strategy or plan for the area set out in this scheme.

Standard C1

Complies It is considered that the proposed subdivision layout responds appropriately to the State, Local and site-specific policies which apply.

Clause 56.03 (Livable and Sustainable Communities) Whilst comment is provided, the size of the subdivision and its location within an established area is such that these objectives are not as strongly relevant as in a greenfield situation.

Compact and walkable neighbourhoods objectives 

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To create compact neighbourhoods that are oriented around easy walking distances to activity centres, schools and community facilities, public open space and public transport.

To allow easy movement through and between neighbourhoods for all people.

Standard C2

Activity centre objective 

Complies The density and layout of the development means that it is suited to movement by pedestrians and cyclists. The site is accessible to services in the broader area, and the density proposed allows for a greater use of existing community, recreation and transport infrastructure as a result.

Not applicable.

To provide for mixed-use activity centres, including neighbourhood activity centres, of appropriate area and location.

Standard C3

Planning for community facilities objective

Not applicable.

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The site was formerly a primary school, however the State Government has previously determined that it was surplus to the needs of the community. Part of the former school site has previously and separately been developed for a health service.

Remaining services exist in the surrounding area.

To provide appropriately located sites for community facilities including schools, libraries, preschools and childcare, health services, police and fire stations, recreation and sports facilities.

Standard C4

Built environment objective

Complies.

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The development of the allotments by a single builder will allow for a specific identity and character to be developed for the site. It is anticipated that this character will in turn influence the character of development in the broader area, which has been identified as being subject to significant redevelopment over the coming decades.

To create urban places with identity and character.

Standard C5

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Attachment 4: Clause 56 Assessment Clause 56.04 (Lot Design)

Lot diversity and distribution objectives

Complies.

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The proposal incorporates lot sizes which vary from 112m 2 to 410m , which is appropriate to the site’s Residential Growth Zone zoning.

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Lot area and building envelopes objective

Complies.

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The proposal is for a combined multi dwelling development and subdivision, and as such Council is able to assess the suitability of each lot with certainty. Refer to Clause 55 assessment for details.

To provide lots with areas and dimensions that enable the appropriate siting and construction of a dwelling, solar access, private open space, vehicle access and parking, water management, easements and the retention of significant vegetation and site features.

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Solar orientation of lots objective

Complies.

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Refer to Clause 55 Assessment

To provide good solar orientation of lots and solar access for future dwellings.

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Street orientation objective

Conditions required.

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As detailed in the Clause 55 assessment, some adjustment to dwelling design is appropriate for improving the street orientation of the dwellings. The layout of the subdivision is acceptable in this regard however.

To provide a lot layout that contributes to community social interaction, personal safety and property security.

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Common area objectives

Conditions Required.

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The proposal incorporates extensive use of common property for roadways and pedestrian pathways. Whilst this reduces the maintenance burden upon Council, it does create additional cost for future residents, and should not be at the expense of permeability of the subdivision for surrounding residents. It is appropriate that footpaths and roadways remain, as is proposed, free of gates or the like.

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To identify common areas and the purpose for which the area is commonly held.

To ensure the provision of common area is appropriate and that necessary management arrangements are in place.

To maintain direct public access throughout the neighbourhood street network.

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Clause 56.05 (Urban Landscape) Integrated urban landscape objectives

Conditions Required.

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The proposal incorporates conceptual landscaping of communal and public areas within the development, however additional detail is required, along with detail of street tree planting which should be provided along each street frontage, and modifications to address the need to retain additional trees on site.

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To provide attractive and continuous landscaping in streets and public open spaces that contribute to the character and identity of new neighbourhoods and urban places or to existing or preferred neighbourhood character in existing urban areas.

To incorporate natural and cultural features in the design of streets and public open space where appropriate.

To protect and enhance native habitat and discourage the planting and spread of noxious weeds.

To provide for integrated water management systems and contribute to drinking water conservation.

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Public open space provision objectives

Conditions Required.

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The proposed open space area constitutes approximately 7.6% of the site, and is considered to be appropriate in area and location to contribute to the recreational and social needs of the community

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To provide a variety of open spaces with links to other open spaces and regional parks where possible.

To ensure that public open space of appropriate quality and quantity is provided in convenient locations to meet the recreational and social needs of the community.

To support active and healthy communities.

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To achieve housing densities that support compact and walkable neighbourhoods and the efficient provision of public transport services.

To provide higher housing densities within walking distance of activity centres.

To achieve increased housing densities in designated growth areas.

To provide a range of lot sizes to suit a variety of dwelling and household types.

Standard C7

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Whilst comment is provided, the size of the subdivision and its location within an established area is such that these objectives are not as strongly relevant as in a greenfield situation.

Integrated mobility objectives

Complies.

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The site’s location within good proximity to services, suits it to residents who would seek to utilise a range of transport options, including public and active transport.

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To achieve an urban structure where compact and walkable neighbourhoods are clustered to support larger activity centres on the Principal Public Transport Network in Metropolitan Melbourne and on the regional public transport network outside Metropolitan Melbourne.

To provide for walking (including persons with impaired mobility), cycling, public transport and other motor vehicles in an integrated manner.

To contribute to reduced car dependence, improved energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and reduced air pollution.

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Walking and cycling network objectives

Complies.

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The proposed layout allows good permeability of the site by pedestrians and cyclists.

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To contribute to community health and well being by encouraging walking and cycling as part of the daily lives of residents, employees and visitors.

To provide safe and direct movement through and between neighbourhoods by pedestrians and cyclists.

To reduce car use, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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Public transport network objectives  

Complies.

To provide an arterial road and neighbourhood street network that supports a direct, efficient and safe public transport system.

To encourage maximum use of public transport.

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Neighbourhood street network objective 

Walking and objectives  

cycling

network

detail Complies.

To design and construct footpaths, shared path and cycle path networks that are safe, comfortable, well constructed and accessible for people with disabilities.

To design footpaths to accommodate wheelchairs, prams, scooters and other footpath bound vehicles.

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Public transport network detail objectives  

To design and construct street carriageways and verges so that the street geometry and traffic speeds provide an accessible and safe neighbourhood street system for all users.

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Lot access objective 

The topography of the site is such that gradients should be suitable to those with limited mobility. Pathways are of appropriate widths.

Not applicable.

To provide for the safe, efficient operation of public transport and the comfort and convenience of public transport users.

To provide public transport stops that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Standard C19

Neighbourhood street network detail objective 

Complies.

To provide for direct, safe and easy movement through and between neighbourhoods for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and other motor vehicles using the neighbourhood street network.

Standard C17

Complies.

Whilst the roadways are to be common property, their widths and layout are appropriate for reducing vehicle speeds.

Complies.

To provide for safe vehicle access between roads and lots.

Standard C21

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Attachment 4: Clause 56 Assessment

Complies.

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The proposal incorporates a rainwater tank for each dwelling, and these are connected to toilets. This will reduce the amount of drinking water used by the dwellings when compared with traditional dwellings within the surrounding area.

To reduce the use of drinking water.

To provide an adequate, cost-effective supply of drinking water.

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Reused and recycled water objective

Complies.

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Refer above.

To provide for the substitution of drinking water for non-drinking purposes with reused and recycled water.

Standard C23

Waste water management objective

Complies.

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This is to be addressed as part of the requirements of the service authorities.

To provide a waste water system that is adequate for the maintenance of public health and the management of effluent in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Urban run-off management objectives

Complies.

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On-site detention of stormwater will be required.

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To minimise damage to properties and inconvenience to residents from urban run-off.

To ensure that the street operates adequately during major storm events and provides for public safety.

To minimise increases in stormwater run-off and protect the environmental values and physical characteristics of receiving waters from degradation by urban run-off.

Standard C25

Clause 56.08 (Site Management) Site management objectives

Conditions required.

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Conditions in relation to construction management and ESD conditions relating to waste will allow compliance with these objectives.

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To protect drainage infrastructure and receiving waters from sedimentation and contamination.

To protect the site and surrounding area from environmental degradation or nuisance prior to and during construction of subdivision works.

To encourage the re-use of materials from the site and recycled materials in the construction of subdivisions where practicable.

Standard C26

Clause 56.09 (Utilities) Shared trenching objectives

Conditions required.

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It is considered important to ensure that shared trenching occurs as far as possible, so as to minimise the initial and ongoing potential for impact upon trees.

To maximise the opportunities for shared trenching.

To minimise constraints on landscaping within street reserves.

Standard C27

Electricity, telecommunications and gas objectives  

To provide public utilities to each lot in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting generation and use of electricity from renewable sources.

Standard C28

Complies.

The owner would be required to enter into agreements for the provision of appropriate services. In addition, the dwellings are indicated as being fitted with solar hot water units, which will reduce energy usage.

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Drinking water supply objectives

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Fire hydrants objective

Conditions required.

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Fire hydrants should be provided in appropriate locations, and this can be sought by permit condition.

To provide fire hydrants and fire plugs in positions that enable fire fighters to access water safely, effectively and efficiently.

Standard C29

Public lighting objective

Conditions required.

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The plans supplied include the provision of two types of public lighting, however no detail is provided in relation to them. Additional information in relation to the level of light provided, and to ensure no inappropriate light spill occurs, should be required by way of condition.

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To provide public lighting to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

To provide pedestrians with a sense of personal safety at night.

To contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to saving energy.

Standard C30

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Attachment 1: Naming options for small park located at 1-3 McKenzie Court, Greensborough

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Barclay

Henry Barwell Barclay, his wife Dorothy and their six month old son Eric moved to a 10 acre holding at Grace Park, at the end of Henry Street where it intersects with Elder Street, Greensborough in 1938. This farmlet stood where Gladman Street is now located (approximately 350 metres south of McKenzie Court). Henry Barclay worked locally, in the market garden at nearby Yallambie House, a mansion on large acreage that fronted the Plenty River, and the produce merchant Stubley’s in Greensborough, where he loaded wheat.

Henry Barclay died in November 1959. His son Eric Barclay still lives locally.

Eric Barclay has been consulted on the proposal to consult with the community on the use of his family name for the naming of this small park and he is supportive of this proposal.

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The name Barclay has been suggested by the Greensborough Historical Society as an option for the naming of this small park. Their records indicate that in the 1940’s this part of Greensborough comprised 5 to 10 acre (2.2 to 4.5 hectare) farmlets, one of which was home to the Barclay family.

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INCLUSION ACCESS & EQUITY FRAMEWORK (IAEF)

December 2014

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Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework Contents

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Banyule City Council

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Background ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................... 4 What is diversity? ................................................................................................................................ 4

What is inclusion? ............................................................................................................................... 4 What is equity? ................................................................................................................................... 4 Why an Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework?............................................................................ 4 Relationship to Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 ................................................................................ 5 Principles that govern our values........................................................................................................ 5 Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................... 5 Social determinants of health ............................................................................................................. 6 Diagram 1: Examples of social determinants of health ...................................................................... 6 Diagram 2: Environments that affect health and wellbeing ................................................................ 7 IAEF Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing ............................................................................................................ 7 Goal 2 - Community Participation ....................................................................................................... 7 Goal 3 - Economic Participation ......................................................................................................... 7 IAEF Strategies ................................................................................................................................... 8 Diagram 3. Inclusion, Access & Equity Framework ............................................................................ 8 How the IAEF will be used .................................................................................................................. 8 Diagram 4: Application of the IAEF..................................................................................................... 9 Engagement...................................................................................................................................... 10 Council Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee ............................................................................ 10 Monitoring and evaluation ................................................................................................................. 10

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Introduction Banyule is a diverse community, made up of people from many different cultures, beliefs, abilities and identities. This diversity enriches and improves the Banyule community. The purpose of the Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) is to express Banyule City Council’s commitment to its diverse communities and to provide a framework to guide the way that Council will work to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity.

The IAEF does not replace existing Plans, rather the IAEF will allow Council to work in a coordinated and consistent way, while still engaging with the individual issues that are present in particular communities.

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Background The advantages of being inclusive and providing equity are well researched and documented across many different disciplines. For Council as an organisation, being inclusive is known to lead to greater staff satisfaction, positive public image and reputation and being a sought-after employer. In relation to policy and service planning, it will lead to better designed services, improved uptake of Council services and programs by people that need them, greater creativity in service design and delivery and greater reach into the community. Most importantly, research has found at a community level that greater equity and inclusion has improved community indicators on health, safety, customer satisfaction rating, creative city status, improved community relations and community cohesion, reductions in crime, improved prosperity, improved employment and housing and empowered groups able to advocate on their own behalfi.

Banyule City Council has a strong history of inclusive planning through previous Social Inclusion Plans, Disability Action Plans, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Communications Strategy, Reconciliation Plan and numerous projects that have focused on providing more inclusive services or responding to community concerns around exclusion or discrimination.

Previously these plans have tended to be discrete in their focus on particular communities and provide separate objectives and actions to improve inclusion and equity. This has resulted in a range of successful projects and outcomes including the establishment of a Japanese library story time, multilingual information on Council services, increased events that celebrate diversity, access works being completed as part of capital works and ongoing maintenance to Council facilities and the establishment of Council’s Liveable Housing Project to improve residential housing accessibility.

Council has the responsibility and desire to ensure that the services we provide, and the culture of our organisation, supports and is inclusive of people regardless of their background. Council also desires that the services, opportunities and communities that exist within Banyule are inclusive and accessible to all members of the community and that opportunities to participate in all aspects of community life are available.

Council recognises that the needs of particular communities are often different and the issues affecting one community may not be relevant to another. It is important to be able to capture and be mindful of specific issues and work to address them.

The IAEF does not replace existing action plans that focus on particular communities such as the Disability Plan. Rather, the IAEF provides a framework that coordinates Council’s efforts to support the specific needs of individual communities. This response will allow Council to work in a coordinated and consistent way, while still engaging with the individual issues and opportunities that are present in particular communities.

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Definitions When we use the term diversity we are referring to the fact that as a community Banyule is made up of many different people. People born and raised in Australia, those that have moved from another country, people from various different cultures, different religions and beliefs, different ages, different genders and identities and different abilities.

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What is diversity?

What is access?

Access describes Council’s awareness that everyone in Banyule should have the opportunity to make use of, approach, enter, exit or communicate with Council (and other) services and resources.

Inclusion describes Council’s goal to proactively seek the participation, input, ideas and views of Banyule’s diverse communities to ensure that services delivered, programs and policies developed and implemented respect the rights of, and reflect and meet the needs and aspirations of everyone in Banyule.

What is equity?

Equity describes Council’s commitment to apply a fair and just approach to policy development and distribution of Council services and resources. Equity recognises that people are different and therefore require customised responses in order for everyone to achieve a fair outcome appropriate with their rights and needs.

In this context Access is an issue, Inclusion is a process and Equity is an outcome.

Why an Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework?

Local government has a legislative role in providing opportunities for all to achieve maximum health and wellbeing. This is generally achieved through the establishment of a municipal public health and wellbeing plan. Banyule City Council acknowledges that the wellbeing of certain groups is impacted more than others and requires a greater level of attention.

Banyule City Council believes in the benefits of diversity and the rights of all people to be free from discrimination and have opportunities to participate in all aspects of community life.

The IAEF is Council’s statement of commitment and proposed structure to achieve this.

The IAEF will strengthen Council’s efforts to include the participation and needs of the following groups which have been identified as communities at risk of exclusion:  People with a disability and their families;  People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities;  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; and  People from the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Intersex (LGBTI) community.

In the future, the IAEF could be used to address inclusion for people in different life stages and other social issues.

The IAEF will be the mechanism through which inclusion, access and equity is activated and practiced, and has been developed as a resource for all levels of Council to use on an ongoing basis in their planning, development and evaluation of Plans.

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What is inclusion?

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delivery for particular groups, joint revision and sharing of intake and assessment forms, good practice in conducting events, and a co-ordinated approach to training, quality assurance and service improvement.

Relationship to Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 The purpose of Council's City Plan 2013-2017 is to set the strategic direction for Council responsibilities over the next four years. It establishes the vision, objectives and key directions guiding Council's work under five themes: People, Planet, Place, Participation and Performance. It outlines priorities and helps guide the services that Council provides to the community.

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The IAEF supports all the objectives in Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 and in particular is linked to the People, Place and Participation. The IAEF relates directly to a number of Key Directions from the People, Place, and Participation objectives of the Council’s City Plan 2013 - 2017.

Objective: People Key direction 1.1 promote and support health and wellbeing Key direction 1.2 provide services for people at important life stages Key direction 1.3 develop and promote safety and resilience in our community Key direction 1.4 celebrate and promote Banyule’s diversity and heritage Key direction 1.5 support people to achieve their economic potential Objective: Place Key direction 3.2 strengthen local activity and employment areas Objective: Participation Key direction 4.1 engage meaningfully with our community Key direction 4.2 encourage diverse and inclusive community participation Key direction 4.3 advocate on behalf of our community

Principles that govern our values Principles can be defined as the fundamental norms, rules, or values that represent what is desirable and positive for a person, group, organisation, or community, and help it in determining the rightfulness or wrongfulness of its actions. Principles are more basic than policy and objectives, and are meant to govern bothii.

Banyule City Council has established a set of core principles that help achieve Council’s vision. The vision for Banyule City Council is: Banyule, a green, liveable and prosperous city, sustaining a healthy and engaged community.

The core principles that help achieve Council’s vision are:  Sustainability for our future  Community wellbeing  Community participation  Fairness in all we do  Maintaining our community’s trust

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The Charter contains 20 rights that reflect four basic principles. These rights in essence are designed to ensure that all individuals experience Freedom, Respect, Equality and Dignity (FRED).

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Victoria the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities requires Local Councils to consider human rights when developing laws, policies and when delivering services.

In developing the IAEF, it is considered that the subject matter does not restrict, limit or interfere with any human rights. It is considered that the IAEF is consistent with, and indeed advances, the principles of important rights contained in the Charter.

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freedom of movement (section 12) freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief (section 14) freedom of expression (section 15) peaceful assembly and freedom of association (section 16) protection of families and children (section 17) taking part in public life (section 18) cultural rights (section 19) liberty and security of person (section 21)

Social determinants of health The social determinants of health are the circumstances in which people are born, grow up, live, work and age, and the systems put in place to deal with illness. These circumstances are in turn shaped by a wider set of forces: economics, social policies, and politics. The social determinants of health are mostly responsible for health inequities - the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between countriesiii.

Diagram 1: Examples of social determinants of healthiv

Back in 2001 Victorian local governments were introduced to the concept of the Environments for Health, promoting health and wellbeing through the social, economic, built and natural environments. This concept is reflected in Council’s City Plan 2013-2017 through the use of the five P’s - people, planet, place, participation and performance.

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The human rights most relevant to this policy are the rights to:

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Diagram 2: Environments that affect health and wellbeingv Social Environment

Natural Environment

Built Environment

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Economic Environment

The theory on the social determinants of health and the environments for health model have been reflected in the choice of IAEF goals and strategies.

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IAEF Goals Banyule is a community that celebrates and values diversity, where people from diverse backgrounds may feel safe, valued and supported, having good access to the services and opportunities they desire.

As explained above, the development of the IAEF has involved:  a review of Council’s principles;  review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities;  consideration of relevant theories including the social determinants of health;  consultation with Council staff and other stakeholders; and  attention to the practical application of this tool.

The outcome of this process was the establishment of three goals which are the building blocks of the IAEF. The three goals are: 1. Health and Wellbeing 2. Community Participation 3. Economic Participation

Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community, and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

Goal 2 - Community Participation The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a democracy.

Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers in being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council will strive to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness

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IAEF Strategies The strategies describe where and what type of work Council will lead and support to achieve its Goals.

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of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to supporting people achieve their economic potential.

Strategies:

2. Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

3. Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

Diagram 3. Inclusion, Access & Equity Framework

Health and Wellbeing

GOALS

STRATEGIES

Inclusive service delivery and development

PLANS

Community Participation

Support of local services and advocacy

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1. Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices - This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

Economic Participation

Community engagement, celebration of diversity.

Plans and Actions

How the IAEF will be used The IAEF assists Council in considering and addressing issues of inclusion, access and equity within the Banyule community. Using the IAEF will provide consistency across Council’s social strategic planning documents. The IAEF will initially be applied to the strategic plans for the following groups:

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People with a disability and their families; People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; and People from the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender & Intersex (LGBTI) community.

In future the IAEF could be used to address the inclusion of people in different life stages and other social issues.

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When developing a strategic plan, the three goals should be considered during the research phase. This might include the collection of demographic and other data, consultation and policy analysis. The strategies should be considered when looking at what is already happening and what Council can do better in the future.

During the development phase, each goal needs to consider each of the three strategies.

Under each strategy should be a number of actions. These actions will generally be implemented within a 12 month timeframe. This is demonstrated in the diagram below.

Diagram 4: Application of the IAEF

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It is important to consider how Council works internally so that we coordinate efforts and engage key staff on access and inclusion initiatives. The IAEF can support the engagement of staff across different Council Business Units as discussed above. This cross-Council communication and collaboration fosters synergies in service delivery and reduced duplication of effort. This includes for example, sharing of learnings across Council Business Units regarding innovation in service delivery for particular groups, joint revision and sharing of intake and assessment forms, good practice in conducting events, and a co-ordinated approach to training, quality assurance and service improvement.

Thus it is proposed that a centralised Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee be formed to give direction to Council’s IAEF and respond to emerging inclusion and equity issues.

Council Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee It is proposed that an Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee involving representatives from relevant Council Business Units be established. This committee will consider the implementation of the following Plans:  Disability Plan;  Multicultural Plan 2014-2017;  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan 2014-2017; and  Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Plan 2014-2017.

The Committee will come together approximately four times per year to consider the IAEF, the roll-out of the Plans and to discuss any emerging community access and equity issues.

At times, specific working groups may be formed to give focus to a range of projects that relate to a particular community or issue. As an example, there are a range of projects that relate to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community that are currently being implemented, therefore a time limited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community working group is being convened to ensure these projects are well planned and coordinated to complement one another.

Monitoring and evaluation The IAEF expresses Banyule City Council’s commitment to its diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that Council works to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. The IAEF does not replace existing Plans, rather the IAEF will allow Council to work in a coordinated and consistent way, while still engaging with the individual issues that are present in particular communities.

The IAEF will be monitored through its use in providing consistency across the social strategic plans. An action research approach will be used to monitor the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the underpinning plans to work towards improving inclusion, access and equity for Banyule’s diverse communities.

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The IAEF provides a meaningful structure to engage on access and inclusion issues across Council Business Units, with the community, local services and organisations and with different levels of government. This will generally occur through formal community consultation processes undertaken as part of the development of a social strategic plan.

However, the IAEF should not be limited to strategic planning and can support Council officers with their engagement of community on a number of projects. For example, it may be used with initial investigations when an emerging issue is identified, such as older women and homelessness.

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An example of an IAEF strategic plan is the Multicultural Plan, which includes a range of actions that are organised under the IAEF goals and strategies. The goals and strategies are relevant for the three years of the Multicultural Plan. Each year there will be a set of actions developed that respond to the goals and strategies. The annual actions will allow Council Business Units to have achievable projects to focus on.

Council will monitor the implementation of its Multicultural Plan via Interplan and will work with its Multicultural Advisory Committee and other partners to implement the annual actions.

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The Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee will oversee the implementation of all relevant social strategic plans linked to the IAEF. This Committee will also have the opportunity to regularly discuss the success of the IAEF and if any alterations to its design are required.

For further information on the framework contact the Community and Social Planning Unit on (03) 9490 4222.

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Banyule’s Multicultural Plan 2014- 2017 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 3 GOALS ................................................................................................................................. 3 STRATEGIES ....................................................................................................................... 3 TERMINOLOGY AND LANGUAGE ...................................................................................... 4

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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 6  .......................................................................................................................................... W hy do we have a Multicultural Plan? .................................................................................. 6  .......................................................................................................................................... M ulticultural Advisory Committee ......................................................................................... 7  .......................................................................................................................................... C ouncil’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 .......................................................................................... 7 POLICY AND LEGISLATION ................................................................................................ 8  .......................................................................................................................................... F ederal Legislation .............................................................................................................. 8  .......................................................................................................................................... S tate Legislation .................................................................................................................. 8 DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY ............................................. 9 CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT ............................................................................. 12 PRESENTING ISSUES....................................................................................................... 12  .......................................................................................................................................... B roader challenges ............................................................................................................ 13  .......................................................................................................................................... P articular local needs and opportunities............................................................................. 13 GOALS ............................................................................................................................... 14  .......................................................................................................................................... H ow these goals relate to the Multicultural Plan ................................................................. 15 STRATEGIES ..................................................................................................................... 15 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ..................................................................................... 20 FURTHER INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 20

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council’s Multicultural Plan outlines our commitment to Banyule’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and how we work in partnership to support CALD communities. Banyule is proud of its diversity and believes that communities are better off when all people, regardless of their background or identity are embraced and supported to participate and contribute.

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The Multicultural Plan has used Banyule’s Inclusion Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) which identifies three key goals for our diverse communities. These goals describe what we aim to achieve and the broad outcomes we are looking to support for our CALD communities.

The three goals are: Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

Goal 2 - Community Participation The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a democracy. Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers in being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council strives to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to support people to achieve their economic potential.

STRATEGIES The IAEF has identified three core strategies which describe the type of work Council will lead and support to achieve the IAEF Goals. Each of the three strategies are supported by a range of related actions which are specific to CALD communities.

These actions clearly outline the focus and scope of Council’s work.

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Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices. This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

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Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

These strategies will be progressed through the development of annual action plans that identify specific actions and projects.

TERMINOLOGY AND LANGUAGE The following mini glossary has identified some key words and definitions. It has been adapted from the City of Greater Geelong Multicultural Action Plan 2011-2014, City of Monash Multicultural Action Plan 2013-2017 and Banyule City Council Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework (2014).

Access describes Council’s awareness that everyone in Banyule should have the opportunity to make use of, approach, enter, exit or communicate with Council (and other) services and resources.

Asylum Seekers are people who have applied for protection and are waiting for a determination of their status. They seek refugee status after arrival in Australia. Many of them enter Australia as students or visitors and some arrive unauthorised.

However, not all asylum seekers will be given refugee status.

Culture is any patterned set of behaviours, knowledge, values, beliefs, experiences and traditions shared by a particular group of people.

Cultural Diversity: The United Nations: Article 1 of the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity Identity, Diversity and Pluralism identifies that: “Culture takes diverse forms across time and space. This diversity is embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of the identities of the groups and societies making up humankind. As a source of exchange, innovation and creativity, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognised and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.”

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Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD): There are differing views as to what constitutes a CALD background. The distinguishing features include, but are not limited to: • Country of origin • Languages spoken at home

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• Family ties • Cultural and religious background

Ethnic is a term used to refer to the identity of groups and communities based on shared characteristics such as language, cultures, religion, history, geographic origin or social traditions. However, in Australia this term is mostly used to refer to immigrants of non-English speaking background or their descendants. It is not used to refer to people of Anglo-Celtic origin of any generation in Australia, although it is important to note that everybody has an ethnicity or an ethnic belonging.

Equity describes Council’s commitment to apply a fair and just approach to policy development and distribution of Council services and resources. Equity recognises that people are different and therefore require customised responses in order for everyone to achieve a fair outcome appropriate to their rights and needs.

Inclusion describes Council’s goal to proactively seek the participation, input, ideas and views of Banyule’s diverse communities to ensure that services delivered, programs and policies developed and implemented respect the rights of, and reflect and meet the needs and aspirations of everyone in Banyule.

Migrant is identified as a person who leaves his or her country for a range of personal, social and economic reasons. Migrants have usually been able to prepare for their departure and are usually able to return to their country of origin. However, young people who migrate with families may have had little choice in the decision to migrate. Further, distinctions between “migrant” and “refugee” may be blurred as many migrants have had similar experiences to refugees but were able to access other migration processes.

Multiculturalism The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) defines multiculturalism through the following statements:  Multiculturalism acknowledges, accepts and respects the cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity of contemporary Australia.  Multiculturalism acknowledges the unique position of our Indigenous Australians as First Nation people.  Multiculturalism provides a framework for the just and equitable access to national resources, inclusive decision-making, and the rights of all to live without fear of prejudice, discrimination and vilification.

Multiculturalism recognises and promotes the socio-economic potential of diversity and facilitates and supports participation of all Australians in building a strong, harmonious and fair community.

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New/Small and Emerging communities include those communities who are small in numbers, have recently settled in Australia, lack established support structures, lack established family networks and lack familiarity with mainstream services and may require assistance and time to settle in Australia.

Race-based Discrimination refers to those behaviours or practices that result in avoidable and unfair inequalities across groups in society based on race, ethnicity, culture or religion. Discrimination can either be direct or indirect.

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Racism is a belief that human races have distinctive characteristics, which determine their respective cultures, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule or dominate others. Racism is a barrier which sometimes is built into and supported by our social, political and economic systems and institutions.

Refugee: The United Nations 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, to which Australia is a signatory, defines refugees as: those who are “outside their country of nationality or their usual country of residence and are unable or unwilling to return or to seek the protection of that country due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion”. Throughout this document “refugees” refers to those with “refugee-like experience” regardless of visa classification.

Religion may be defined as a particular collection of ideas and / or practices that involve issues of personal conviction, conscience or faith that relate to the nature and place of humanity in the universe. It may also refer to the relation of humanity to things supernatural, and that encourage or require adherents to observe particular standards or codes of conduct or participate in specific practices having supernatural significance. These ideas or practices are held by an identifiable group who see them as a religion or system of beliefs.

INTRODUCTION Australia has a unique history that has shaped the diversity of its peoples, their cultures and lifestyles today. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, which is at least 60,000 years old, combined with our British colonial past and extensive immigration from many different countries has made Australia one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse countries in the world.

Migration has brought new skills, ideas and cultures which make our communities more vibrant, interesting and prosperous. The whole community benefits when people of diverse backgrounds have opportunities to contribute to the social and economic aspects of life. Understanding and embracing cultural diversity as an asset is critical to building prosperity, inclusion and social cohesion within our community.

According to a 2013 report1 that looked at social cohesion in the wider community, while the sense of belonging within Australia was relatively high, there was also a 1

Professor Andrew Markus (2013), Mapping social cohesion - Scanlon Foundation Survey, National Report http://scanlonfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mapping-social-cohesion-national-report-2013.pdf

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marked increase in the proportion that had experienced some form of discrimination.

With Banyule's increasingly diverse population, there is a greater need to ensure all members of the municipality feel they belong and are accepted in the community while also being able to access services and support.

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Why do we have a Multicultural Plan?

The Multicultural Plan focuses attention on strategies to address the barriers faced

by Banyule’s CALD communities and seeks to create more opportunities for participation and involvement. These strategies aim to bring all cultural communities, including Anglo-Celtic communities, within Banyule together and to foster respect and acceptance. In this way, the Plan will benefit the whole community and conversely, it requires the participation of everyone in the community if it is to be successful.

The Multicultural Plan is one of four other plans that are based on Council’s Inclusion Access and Equity and Framework (IAEF). The other plans are our Disability Plan, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan. The IAEF expresses our commitment to our diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that we will work to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. In the future, the IAEF could be used to address inclusion for people in different life stages and other social issues.

Multicultural Advisory Committee Council established its first Multicultural Advisory Committee in early 2014 following community support received at events and activities that celebrated our Multicultural community. The Committee includes residents, community leaders from our CALD communities, local services and organisations. The committee works with Council to:  Provide feedback and advice to Council on its policies, plans and services that impact CALD communities  Consider and provide advice on key Government initiatives, programs and reviews  Advocate on behalf of CALD communities  Consider funding and other opportunities as they may arise  Assist Council to promote the benefits of cultural diversity within the Banyule municipality and beyond  Provide advice to Council with its communication, engagement and consultation with CALD communities.

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When people have opportunities for participation in community life, the whole community benefits. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Local Government has a legislated role in providing opportunities for all to achieve maximum health and wellbeing. This is generally achieved through the establishment of a municipal public health and wellbeing plan. Banyule City Council acknowledges that the wellbeing of certain groups, including our CALD communities is impacted more than others and requires a greater level of attention. Banyule City Council believes in the benefits of diversity and the rights of all people to be free from discrimination and have opportunities to participate in all aspects of community life.

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Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 The purpose of Council's City Plan 2013-2017 is to set the strategic direction for Council responsibilities over this four year period. It establishes the vision, objectives and key directions guiding Council's work under five themes including people, planet, place, participation and performance. It outlines priorities and helps guide the services that we provide to the community.

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The Multicultural Plan is in line with Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017, it directly links to the Participation objective and key direction 4.2 “encourage diverse and inclusive community participation”. When looking at the annual Multicultural Action Plan there are actions that have links to other City Plan key directions. These links will be identified as part of the monitoring and evaluation of the Multicultural Plan. For further information please refer to the Monitoring and Evaluation section.

POLICY AND LEGISLATION The following is a summary of Federal and State legislation that relates to the protection and rights of the CALD communities. This policy review is not comprehensive and Council Officers will continue to monitor the Federal and State policy agenda for relevant information.

Federal Legislation Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act 1986 This Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people because of their race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion (in employment only), national extraction or social origin, age, medical record, irrelevant criminal record (in employment only), impairment, marital status, mental, intellectual or psychiatric disability, nationality, physical disability, sexual preference (in employment only) and trade union activity (in employment only).

Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) aims to ensure that people of all backgrounds are treated equally and have the same opportunities. The Act also makes discrimination against people on the basis of their race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin unlawful.

Australia's Multicultural Access and Equity Policy Australia's Multicultural Access and Equity Policy: Respecting diversity. Improving responsiveness acknowledges that we live in a multicultural society and there is an obligation on Australian Government departments and agencies to provide equitable access to services regardless of the cultural or linguistic background of clients.

The Policy consists of six core dimensions - Leadership, Engagement, Performance, Capability, Responsiveness and Openness - with minimum obligations attached to each. It covers all engagement and communication of government departments and agencies with CALD communities, not just direct service delivery.2 2

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Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 The objectives of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 include:  Promoting everyone’s right to equal opportunity

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 Eliminating as far as possible discrimination and sexual harassment  Providing redress for people whose rights have been breached

Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 This Charter is founded on the following principles:  Human rights are essential in a democratic and inclusive society that respects the rule of law, human dignity, equality and freedom  Human rights belong to all people without discrimination, and the diversity of the people of Victoria enhances our community  Human rights come with responsibilities and must be exercised in a way that respects the human rights of others  Human rights have a special importance for the Aboriginal people of Victoria, as descendants of Australia's first people, with their diverse spiritual, social, cultural and economic relationship with their traditional lands and waters.3 Victorian Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 The Act prohibits behaviour that incites hatred, serious contempt, revulsion or severe ridicule against another person or group of people because of their race and/or religion.

Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 The Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 recognises in its preamble that one of the central tenets of multiculturalism is citizenship and that the expression citizenship is not limited to formal Australian citizenship, but refers to the rights and responsibilities of all people in a multicultural society. The Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 came into effect on 1 September 2011.

Victorian Government Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Policy Victoria’s Advantage – Unity, Diversity, Opportunity, is a landmark Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Policy. It contains a set of indicators which will be used to measure the State’s progress in multicultural affairs. The Policy focuses on three major themes: Maximising the Benefits of our Diversity; Citizenship, Participation and Social Cohesion; and Responsive and Accessible Services.4 3

State Government of Victoria (2006) Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, Act No. 43/2006 Victorian Multicultural Commission (October 2014) http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/resources/victoriasadvantage-unity-diversity-opportunity 4

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 Empowering the Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to enter into enforceable undertakings where systemic discrimination exists within organisations.

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DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY5 Banyule's population in relation to its cultural and linguistic diversity is changing and coming more in line with the increasing diversity of Greater Melbourne. Banyule now has over fifty different cultural backgrounds. Compared to five years ago, residents are more likely to speak a language other than English at home.

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The range of source countries for new migrants has increased and therefore the municipality's diversity is greater than ever before. This has implications for the provision of community services and support such as interpreters and translators.

Italy remains the dominant non-English6 country of birth for Banyule residents, however the majority of migrants from Italy arrived 1960 and prior, thus the Italian migrants are older and ageing. Overall, the number of residents from European countries is slowly declining while the number of residents from Asian countries and the Indian sub-continent7 is continuing to increase.

The proportion of older people (aged 65 years and above) in Banyule, is larger for residents born overseas compared to residents born in Australia. Different cultural backgrounds also have different age structures - the Italian and Greek population has a larger proportion of older people compared to the Asian and Indian population. The challenge for Banyule is to provide appropriate health, aged care and community services to support the ageing migrant population and to support the municipality's diverse cultural, faith and linguistic needs.

The need for assistance with core activities increases with age. Banyule residents from non-English speaking backgrounds were more likely to be in need of assistance than those born in Australia or English speaking countries. They were also less likely to volunteer compared to residents from English speaking countries8.

Skilled migrants comprised the bulk of recent migration in Banyule, followed by those who settled through family reunion. Humanitarian arrivals represented the smallest proportion of migrant intake. Research9 shows that over the long term, second generation humanitarian entrants contribute more significantly to the labour force than the first generation. Humanitarian entrants in general place a high value on education for their young, leading to high labour force participation.

Banyule has the largest population of Somalian residents in Victoria. Between 2006 to 2011 there was a relatively small increase in the number of residents born in Somalia, but a larger increase in those with a Somali ancestral background. This indicates that there has been an increase in second generation Australian Somalis, and that the Somali community in Banyule is well-established.

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Unless otherwise stated, data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) TableBuilder and id using the ABS Census of Population and Housing 2011.

6 Non-English speaking countries exclude Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and the United States of America.

7 Indian sub-continent includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

8 The need for assistance does not necessarily represent the number of residents with a disability. Hence not all persons with a disability require assistance with their daily core activities.

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In relation to religion, Banyule remains a predominantly Christian municipality, however the proportion of Christians has decreased while the proportion of other religions has increased, with Islam being the main non-Christian religion.

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Overall, Banyule ranks slightly better than average in comparison to the rest of the State in relation to self-reported health and subjective well-being10. However, Banyule residents who speak a language other than English had a lower proportion reporting their general health as excellent, a lower proportion indicating they always had enough fresh fruit and vegetables to eat and a lower proportion that strongly agreed they had good access to health advice/services.

Some health related data is not readily available at a local government level.

However national data is available to compare CALD populations with non-CALD populations. For example, the 2011/2012 Australian Health Survey found that those who spoke a language other than English at home were less likely to smoke compared to those that spoke English only. The 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey found that non-English speakers were less likely to drink alcohol at levels which exposed them to risk compared to English speakers. In 2014 the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that on average, overseas-born residents have lower death rates than Australian-born residents. However, it is well established that certain culturally and linguistically diverse groups in Australia have a high prevalence of diabetes compared with the Australian-born population.

There are many factors that contribute to one's health. The absence of or limited contact with family and friends may impact on a person's wellbeing. In the 2011 Banyule Household Survey, households that spoke a language other than English at home, indicated that the distance to family/friends was one of the top 3 dislikes about living in the area.

The West Precinct11 (i.e. Heidelberg West-Bellfield and Heidelberg Heights), is the most culturally diverse area across the municipality with the highest proportion of recent overseas arrivals12, overseas born residents, low English proficiency and residents that speak a language other than English at home.

Low English proficiency affects a person’s ability to access services and information.

Therefore, continuing to address language and literacy needs through English

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While residents from non-English speaking backgrounds were more likely to have completed a bachelor or higher degree, they were less likely to be employed.

Overseas qualifications may not always be recognised in Australia, and language can hinder job opportunities. The 2011 Household Survey indicated that respondents from non-English speaking backgrounds were more likely to be unemployed due to language barriers and less likely to be unemployed due to age barriers compared to those from English speaking backgrounds.

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classes and through the provision of interpreters and translators, is vital to ensure every Banyule resident has access to appropriate services and support.

Banyule City Council has written a series of profiles on the demographics of its community. A full copy of the Multicultural Profile can be located on the Council website.

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CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT This Plan has been developed based on Council’s engagement with its community, current research and literature and other related strategies and plans of Council. We have used community events and broader consultations to connect with and discuss presenting issues with our CALD communities. In 2011 specific series of consultations were lead with our CALD communities. The issues identified have been incorporated into this plan. Our Multicultural Advisory Committee have provided advice and guided the development of this Plan. Our Advisory Committee will also play an important role in monitoring the implementation of this Plan over the next three years.

The Plan has been designed so we can evaluate and learn from our work and ongoing engagement with our community and incorporate those learnings into the development of annual actions that implement the goals of the Plan.

PRESENTING ISSUES The following section of the strategy outlines a range of the presenting issues and needs of Banyule’s CALD communities and provides useful background information to the strategies Council will use to support our CALD communities.

While diversity may be broadly understood as an asset and benefit to the community, many individuals from diverse backgrounds continue to experience challenges that impact their participation in community life.

The needs and issues facing CALD communities are varied, and are influenced by several factors including the context of when and how individuals and communities arrived or settled in Australia. Migration to Australia is granted under three different streams: Skilled migrant, family or humanitarian.

Communities arriving by means of humanitarian migration may experience a range of challenges adjusting to a new environment including the perceptions of the broader community, limited language skills, poorer health depending on circumstances of migration and risk of isolation from community and cultural life.

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Skilled migrants often struggle to have their skills and experience recognised within Australia and may experience social isolation depending on the location of settlement or provision of cultural services and opportunities.

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Broader challenges

Facilitating full participation Realising the benefits from diversity at both the community level and the individual level requires that people are able to participate in all aspects of community life including:  School and further education  Employment  Social and community life  Political life.

Victoria’s Multicultural Policy – Victoria’s Advantage – Unity Diversity, Opportunity, identifies that Victoria’s success as a diverse and cohesive community depends on the opportunities that migrants have to participate in and contribute to society – and the assistance that is provided to address disadvantage whenever it occurs.

Opportunities to learn English, undertake an education, gain employment, start a business and participate in civic society - are all vital in maintaining the engaged, cohesive society we have in Victoria.

By providing these opportunities and assisting those who need help, isolation and marginalisation can be prevented, giving everyone the chance to fully contribute to society.

Particular local needs and opportunities Asylum Seeker and Refugee – There is large need for proactive community education and coordination of local supports to ensure that Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities are welcomed and valued and have support to maximise community participation. While the numbers of Asylum seekers and Refugees are relatively low in Banyule when compared to other areas of Victoria, Council recognises the high needs of these groups.

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While the circumstances of arrival may present a range of different immediate and long term challenges for culturally diverse communities, broader systemic issues continue to affect many from diverse backgrounds including the presence of racism, lack of cultural understanding and prejudice. In order to maximise the community level benefits of diversity, these issues need to be challenged and addressed.

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our local area in terms of culture, heritage, food and skills to the local community that needs to be celebrated and recognised.

Supporting young people – Young people from diverse backgrounds need to access the services and supports they require to access quality education and pathways to employment and training is critical. Supporting young people to develop and apply leadership skills leads to a strengthening of community cohesion and harmony.

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Ageing migrants – Banyule is home to many older people from non-English speaking backgrounds. The ageing of these communities underlines the need for health, aged care and community services to be responsive to diverse cultural, faith and language needs. This means access to language services, and assistance to live independently and remain connected to families, friends and the broader community.

Diverse Language and Cultural Needs - Low English language proficiency and literacy skills directly affect a person’s ability to access services and information.

Addressing language and literacy needs through English language tuition as well as by providing interpreters and translators, is crucial to ensure access to, and the effective delivery of, government services. There is also increasing demand for language services to cater to a greater range of languages that support new and emerging communities. Language support is also required for established and ageing communities.

Tackling racism and discrimination - Banyule is committed to tackling racism and the negative effects this has on individual and community health and wellbeing. All people deserve to be treated fairly and respectfully however it is known that many individuals still experience racism and discrimination. The Scanlon Report 201313 showed that while the sense of belonging within Australia was relatively high at 92 per cent, there was also a marked increase in the proportion that had experienced some form of discrimination, from 12 per cent in 2012 to 19 per cent in 2013.

Families with young children - Some parents from CALD backgrounds (often mothers) are at high risk of isolation. Language barriers and separation from family and friends can add to stress, loneliness and a sense of isolation when one or both parents are at home with small children. Limited English can also act as a barrier to accessing services and community activities and facilities.

GOALS The Multicultural Plan has used Banyule’s Inclusion Access and Equity (IAE) Framework which identifies three key goals for our diverse communities. These goals describe what we aim to achieve and the broad outcomes we are looking to support for our CALD communities. The three goals are:

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Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

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Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to supporting people to achieve their economic potential.

How these goals relate to the Multicultural Plan Council is committed to supporting Health and Wellbeing and Community and Economic Participation for all members of the community. Council wants people to feel welcome and valued within their local community. Importantly, Council believes that our communities are stronger and enriched when all people have the opportunity to contribute and participate.

Council acknowledges that some members of our community experience lower levels of health and wellbeing, community participation and economic participation than other members of the community. This is due to a range of factors that are discussed within this Plan. While some members of our CALD communities experience barriers to health and wellbeing that need to be addressed, this Plan also builds on the positive contribution that our CALD communities make. Council is proud of its diversity and sees it as an asset to be harnessed.

The Multicultural plan provides the vehicle by which Council will improve wellbeing and participation for members of our community.

STRATEGIES The IAE Framework has identified three core strategies which describe the type of work Council will lead and support to achieve the IAE Goals. Each of the three strategies are supported by a range of related actions which are specific to CALD communities. These actions clearly outline the focus and scope of Council’s work.

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The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a democracy. Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers in being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council strives to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

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Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices - This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

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Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

These strategies will be progressed through the development of annual action plans that identify specific actions and projects.

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Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities

Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1. Continue to improve Council’s direct service delivery and access for CALD communities.

2.1. Advocate on behalf of the community [to other levels of government] to ensure support and health services are available to culturally diverse communities.

3.1. Develop communication initiatives and projects that target discrimination and promote anti-racism messages.

1.2. Offer services and opportunities that enable equal access and participation and reduce potential for isolation and exclusion.

1.3. Support the Banyule Multicultural Community by creating opportunities, developing community links, developing programs and providing individual support as identified.

2.2. Promote the provision of culturally inclusive health services and practices within Banyule.

2.3. Develop partnerships, projects and advocacy efforts that address the needs of refugees and asylum seekers.

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GOAL 2 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices.

Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities

Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1. Ensure that consultation and engagement initiatives engage and involve CALD communities.

2.1. Support local services and groups to engage with CALD communities and increase community harmony.

3.1. Acknowledge, promote and celebrate the contributions that diverse cultural communities have made to the local area.

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1.2. Ensure Banyule’s events calendar includes activities to mark significant cultural celebrations and that the cultural diversity of Banyule is reflected in the range of performances and activities at Council run events.

1.3.Improve communication and access to information through the use of a broader range of communication mediums that are culturally responsive.

2.2. Work in partnership with community groups, sporting clubs and organisations to ensure equal access for CALD communities.

2.3. Promote and improve access to public meeting places that support CALD communities.

1.4. Promote public meeting spaces that encourage communities to congregate and engage in safe and accessible locations throughout the municipality.

1.5. Promote accessible and suitable facilities that allow smaller communities to establish their own social and support groups.

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3.2. Increase dialogue between Council and CALD communities so that emerging issues can be identified and addressed.

3.3. Support events and activities that celebrate cultural events and diversity.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities

Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1. Develop and Promote Inclusive Employment Practices.

2.1. Identify partnerships with community based and other service providers that improve employment and pathways to employment.

3.1. Support and promote initiatives that showcase the positive contribution that CALD communities make to economic participation through employment and businesses.

1.2. Explore initiatives and projects that contribute to increased employment opportunities for CALD communities.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION The Inclusion Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) expresses Banyule City Council’s commitment to its diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that Council works to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. The IAEF does not replace existing Plans, rather the IAEF will allow Council to work in a coordinated and consistent way, while still engaging with the individual issues that are present in particular communities. The Multicultural Plan is one of a series of strategic documents that have used the IAEF. A progress evaluation approach will be used to monitor the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the underpinning plans to work towards improving inclusion, access and equity for Banyule’s diverse communities.

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The Multicultural Plan includes a range of actions that are organised under the IAEF goals and strategies. The goals and strategies are relevant for the three years of the Multicultural Plan. Each year there will be a set of actions developed that respond to the goals and strategies. The annual actions will allow Council Business Units to have achievable projects to focus on.

Council will monitor the implementation of its Multicultural Plan via an internal operating system called Interplan and will work with its Multicultural Advisory Committee and other partners to implement the annual actions. An annual progress report will be presented to Council and the public.

The Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee will oversee the implementation of all relevant social strategic plans linked to the IAEF. This Committee will also have the opportunity to regularly discuss any emerging issues facing the Banyule community.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information regarding Banyule’s Multicultural Plan (or any of the other plans under the Inclusion Access & Equity Framework), please contact the Community and Social Planning unit on (03) 9490 4222, or email enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au.

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Banyule’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Plan 2014 – 2017 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... 4 1.............................................................................................................................................. G OALS .................................................................................................................................... 4

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2.............................................................................................................................................. S TRATEGIES ......................................................................................................................... 4 3.............................................................................................................................................. T ERMINOLOGY AND LANGUAGE......................................................................................... 5 4.............................................................................................................................................. I NTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 6 Why do we have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan? ........................................... 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee .................................................... 7 Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 ........................................................................................... 8 5.............................................................................................................................................. P OLICY AND LEGISLATION .................................................................................................. 8 Federal Legislation ................................................................................................................ 8 State Legislation ................................................................................................................... 9 Banyule Commitments .......................................................................................................... 9 6.............................................................................................................................................. D EMOGRAPHICS OF OUR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER POPULATION . 10 7.............................................................................................................................................. C ONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT ................................................................................ 11 8.............................................................................................................................................. P RESENTING ISSUES ......................................................................................................... 11 Closing the Gap .................................................................................................................. 11 9.............................................................................................................................................. G OALS .................................................................................................................................. 13 How these goals relate to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan ............................ 13 10............................................................................................................................................ S TRATEGIES ....................................................................................................................... 13

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Plan outlines our commitment to Banyule’s past and current Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community. The Plan outlines how we work in partnership to support the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community. Banyule is proud of its diversity and believes that communities are better off when all people, regardless of their background or identity are embraced and supported to participate and contribute.

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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan has used Banyule’s Inclusion Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) which identifies three key goals for our diverse communities.

These goals describe what we aim to achieve and the broad outcomes we are looking to support for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The three goals are: Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

Goal 2 - Community Participation The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a democracy.

Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers in being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council strives to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to supporting people to achieve their economic potential.

STRATEGIES The IAEF has identified three core strategies which describe the type of work Council will lead and support to achieve the IAEF Goals. Each of the three strategies are supported by a range of related actions which are specific to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community.

These actions clearly outline the focus and scope of Council’s work.

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Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices - This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

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Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

These strategies will be progressed through the development of annual action plans that identify specific actions and projects.

The following mini glossary has been adapted from Banyule’s staff guide that is available from the Council website and also this link: Recognition, Respect & Participation - Guiding Respectful Practice when Working with Indigenous Australians in Banyule (May 2014).

Aboriginal is the term used to describe the native people and their descendants from mainland Australia, including Tasmania.

Indigenous Australians is the recognised term in Australia to refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people collectively. Sometimes shortened to ‘Indigenous’, this term tends to be the collective noun used by Federal Government agencies, particularly in policy documents. State and local governments may refer to ‘Indigenous’ and ‘Aboriginal’ Australians interchangeably.

Koorie/Koori/Gurri are the generic terms used by contemporary Aboriginal people and communities of Victoria and Southern New South Wales to identify and differentiate themselves from Aboriginal groups from other parts of Australia. For example, Aboriginal people and communities in Queensland refer to themselves as Murris, Nunga in South Australia and Nyoongar in Southern Western Australia.

Torres Strait Islander is the term used to describe the native people and their descendants from the Torres Strait region of Australia, the body of water and its islands between Australia and New Guinea.

Wurundjeri (Willam) People are the Traditional Custodians of the land referred to as Banyule. The Wurrundjeri Tribe Land Council INC. is the Registered Aboriginal Party for all lands within the municipality of Banyule.

Traditional Custodians - The Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Heritage Council INC. is the registered Aboriginal Party within Banyule and agreement has been reached for the preference for the Wurundjeri willam people to be referred to as the ‘Traditional Custodians’ of the land within Banyule, rather than ‘Traditional Owners’. There is a preference for a more subtle illustration of the cultural relationship to the land-Custodians, over any claimed rights of entitlement under the British Torrens Land Title System as owners.

Traditional Elders refers to the Aboriginal leaders in community, recognised as Elders and charged with the obligation and responsibilities for ‘caring for country’.

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sixty years of age. An Elder may well be a person who is recognised within the clan or community group who has the trust, knowledge and understanding of their culture and permission to speak on such matters. Young people may be given permission to talk on behalf of a clan or community group.

Babarrbunin Beek is a gathering place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in and around Banyule. Babarrbunin Beek is a joint project between the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Banyule Community Health and Banyule City Council to have a dedicated space where people can come together. It allows the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to create a real connection to country by establishing a place of community ownership, where knowledge can be shared and culture celebrated.

Babarrbunin Beek is located in Olympic Park (The Fred Howe Annex) next to the walkway to Northland. It is called Babarrbunin Beek, which means ‘happy place’ in the local Woiwurrung language. It gives local Aboriginal and Torres Strait people a place to call home, a place to meet and a place to build community.

INTRODUCTION Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land as the Wurundjeri willam people and we pay respect to all Aboriginal Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Council has a long tradition of working closely with the Wurundjeri willam people, the traditional custodians of the land. Since agreeing on our Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians in 2009, successive action plans have supported our progress together.

The area covered by the municipality of Banyule is land that was for thousands of years, occupied by traditional Indigenous groups including the Wurundjeri willam people. Today, this region is home to approximately 1,000 Indigenous people, who are descendants from various peoples across the country.

As we conduct our daily lives anywhere in Australia, whether that be going to work, school, doing the shopping, playing sport - we are doing so on land that is recognised as traditional Aboriginal land.

In the City of Banyule, these activities take place on Wurundjeri land. As such, it is important to acknowledge this very real connection between past and present.

Since adopting the Statement of Commitment in 2009, Council has continued to partner with the Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council INC. and local agencies, particularly Banyule Community Health to develop various projects and action plans.

On the 9th May 2014 Babarrbunin Beek, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – ‘Indigenous Australians Gathering Place’ (located in Heidelberg West) was launched. This is the home of a number of groups and activities including the Ngurngaeta and Dulin Babin arts group, food share and a number of other Banyule community health projects and community based initiatives. This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan will continue to build on this great work together with community and partner organisations.

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Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Local Government has a legislated role in providing opportunities for all to achieve maximum health and wellbeing. This is generally achieved through the establishment of a municipal public health and wellbeing plan.

Banyule City Council acknowledges that the wellbeing of certain groups, including our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is impacted more than others and requires a greater level of attention. Banyule City Council believes in the benefits of diversity and the rights of all people to be free from discrimination and have opportunities to participate in all aspects of community life.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan focuses attention on strategies to address the barriers faced by Banyule’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. In addition to addressing barriers, the Plan seeks to increase opportunities for participation and involvement.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan is one of four other plans that are based on Council’s Inclusion Access and Equity and Framework (IAEF). The other plans are our, Multicultural Plan, Disability Plan and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Plan. The IAEF expresses our commitment to our diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that we work to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. In the future, the IAEF could be used to address inclusion for people in different life stages and other social issues.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Banyule City Council does not have a separate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee. Instead Council works with the Babarrbunin Beek Committee who acts as the Advisory Group for Council.

Babarrbunin Beek is a gathering place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in and around Banyule. Babarrbunin Beek is a joint project between the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Banyule Community Health and Banyule City Council to have a dedicated space where people can come together. For further information refer to Terminology and Language section.

The Babarrbunin Beek Committee works with Council to:  Provide feedback and advice to Council on its policies, plans and services that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities  Consider and provide advice on key Government initiatives, programs and reviews  Advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities  Consider funding and other opportunities as they may arise  Assist Council to promote the greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural diversity and history within the Banyule municipality and beyond  Provide advice to Council with its communication, engagement and consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Banyule City Council has a commitment to the Traditional Custodians of the land, Council also believes that when people have opportunities for participation in community life, the whole community benefits.

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Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 The purpose of Council's City Plan 2013-2017 is to set the strategic direction for Council responsibilities over this four year period. It establishes the vision, objectives and key directions guiding Council's work under five themes including people, planet, place, participation and performance. It outlines priorities and helps guide the services that we provide to the community.

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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan is in line with Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 – it directly links to the Participation objective and key direction 4.2 “encourage diverse and inclusive community participation”. When looking at the annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan there are actions that have links to other City Plan key directions.

These links will be identified as part of the monitoring and evaluation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan. For further information please refer to the Monitoring and Evaluation section.

POLICY AND LEGISLATION The following is a summary of Federal and State legislation that relates to the protection and rights of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This policy review is not comprehensive and Council Officers will continue to monitor the Federal and State policy agenda for relevant information.

Federal Legislation Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act 1986 This Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people because of their race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion (in employment only), national extraction or social origin, age, medical record, irrelevant criminal record (in employment only), impairment, marital status, mental, intellectual or psychiatric disability, nationality, physical disability, sexual preference (in employment only) and trade union activity (in employment only).

Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) aims to ensure that people of all backgrounds are treated equally and have the same opportunities. The Act also makes discrimination against people on the basis of their race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin unlawful.

Council of Australian Governments – Closing the Gap In 2008 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to six ambitious targets to address the disadvantage faced by Indigenous Australians in life expectancy, child mortality, early childhood education, reading writing and numeracy, year 12 completion rates and employment.

2014 Indigenous Advancement Strategy In July 2014 this new federal strategy came into effect focusing on:  Getting Indigenous Australians into work, fostering Indigenous business and ensuring Indigenous people receive economic and social benefits from the effective management of their land and native title rights  Ensuring children go to school, improving literacy and numeracy and supporting families to give children a good start in life  Increasing Year 12 attainment and pathways to further training and education

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 Making communities safer so that Indigenous people enjoy similar levels of physical, emotional and social wellbeing as that enjoyed by other Australians  Increasing participation and acceptance of Indigenous Australians in the economic and social life of the nation  Addressing the disproportionate disadvantage in remote Australia.

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Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2013 - 2018 Managed by the Office of Aboriginal Affairs Victoria within the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2013 - 2018 outlines the Victorian Government’s commitment to creating a better future for Victoria's Aboriginal population.

The key priorities are:  Building prosperity through economic participation  Protecting and supporting vulnerable children and families  Ensuring access to services that meet the needs of Aboriginal people across the State.

Koolin Balit: Victorian Government strategic directions for Aboriginal Health 2012-2022 Koolin Balit builds on the Victorian Health Priorities Framework 2012-2022 to outline the commitment to improve Aboriginal health, with the objectives of closing the gap in life expectancy for Aboriginal people living in Victoria and reducing the differences in infant mortality rates, morbidity and low birth-weights between the general population and Aboriginal people. It also aims to improve access to services for Aboriginal people.

Banyule Commitments Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians The Banyule City Council Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Australians 2009 gives Councils commitment to protecting and celebrating Aboriginal heritage, including by:  Promoting, protecting and preserving their identity and culture  Respecting and promoting the customs and traditions of all Indigenous Australians, especially the local custodians, the Wurundjeri willam  Recognising and valuing Aboriginal society and culture as an important part of Australian history  Supporting the rights of the Wurundjeri willam people to provide advice and participate in Council planning and decision making.

Aboriginal Heritage Study An Aboriginal Heritage Study on Aboriginal archaeology (pre-European contact) was prepared in 1999. Over 50 Aboriginal heritage sites were identified in Banyule. Most are beside major waterways like Darebin Creek and the Yarra and Plenty Rivers. The study was undertaken with the guidance of senior Wurundjeri Elders.

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Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 recognises Aboriginal people as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage. At a local level, Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) are the voice of Aboriginal people in the management and protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria. Banyule’s RAP is the Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council.

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DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER POPULATION Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are as diverse as any other community.

Within Banyule there are two main groups of people. The first group are the Traditional Custodians, the Wurundjeri willam People, who have lived on the lands of Banyule for more than 35,000 years. The second group consists of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from different cultural backgrounds from all over Australia – who have come to live in Banyule.

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At the 2011 ABS Census 617 people living in Banyule nominated themselves as ‘Indigenous Australians’ (the term used in the Census) as compared to 518 in 2006. However, this figure tends to under-estimate the actual population as many people choose not to nominate. A northern Melbourne research study, (Department of Human Services, 2005), found that ABS Census data is a 50-100% under estimate of real numbers. If so, Banyule’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is between 927-1236 people.

There is a clear concentration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait residents in Heidelberg West and Heidelberg Heights. Across these two areas, Aboriginal residents comprise about 1.5 per cent of the population. Overall, Banyule’s proportion of Aboriginal residents is about the same as for Greater Melbourne, less than Victoria and significantly less than Australia.

The younger Aboriginal population had the largest increases in size between 2006 and 2011, with significant growth in residents aged 10 to 14 years and 20 to 24 years. A high percentage of Banyule’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents are young, ranging from babies to 44 years of age. The median age is 21 years with greatest proportion of age groups: 5 – 14 years (23%,), 15-24 years (20%) and 25-44 years (21%). This proportion is in contrast with a median age of 32 years for non-Indigenous Australians residents. Couples with children (79, 24%), one parent families (106, 33%) and lone persons (55, 17%), formed the majority of household types.

Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders experience socio-economic disadvantage that impact on health and wellbeing, including: access to affordable and adequate housing; health and other services; education and employment. These adverse health outcomes are reflected in the much lower life expectancy of Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (17 years less) compared to other Victorians.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents are overrepresented in the lower income groups and underrepresented in the higher income groups compared to the overall Banyule population.

Access to affordable, adequate and secure housing is an indicator of social advantage and disadvantage. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders live in public and/or social rental housing in Banyule. The proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders owning or purchasing housing (41%), in Banyule is significantly lower than other residents (75%).

Early school leaving (15 years and above) is another indicator of socio-economic disadvantage. At the 2011 Census, 63% of Banyule’s early school leavers were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. A much lower proportion of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population aged 15 to 64 had attained a Year 12 or equivalent—30% compared to 58% for other residents.

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65 per cent respectively. However, in line with the national picture there was still a significant difference for relative unemployment rates, 4.4 per cent and 10.6 per cent respectively. Analysis at the national level suggests that unemployment rates tend to be significantly higher for younger age groups of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and these rates decrease as people get older.

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Banyule City Council has written a series of profiles on the demographics of its community.

A full copy of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Profile can be located on the Council website.

This Plan has been developed based on Council’s engagement with its community, current research and literature and other related strategies and plans of Council. We have used community events to connect with and discuss presenting issues with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We have also worked closely with members of the community to establish Babarrbunin Beek, Banyule’s new gathering place, controlled and managed by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander committee of management.

Barbarrbunin Beek committee of management will act as Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee and continue to play an important role in monitoring the implementation of this Plan over the next three years.

The Plan has been designed so we can evaluate and learn from our work and ongoing engagement with our community and incorporate those learnings into the development of annual actions that implement the goals of the Plan.

PRESENTING ISSUES The following section of the Plan outlines a range of the presenting issues and needs of Banyule’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Many of the issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are shared across other local government areas and indeed broadly across Victoria and Australia. These issues and needs provide useful background information that underpins the strategies that Council will use to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Whilst there have been some improvements, life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is 10 years lower than that of other Australians. Life expectancy at birth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in 2010-2012 was 69.1 years for men and 73.7 years for women14.

Similarly, on a range of health, social and economic issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders fare worse than other Australians.

Closing the Gap In 2008, various levels of Australian Governments agreed to take urgent action to close the gap between the life outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. To drive action, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers have agreed through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to achieve six ambitious targets: 14

ABS (2013) Life Tables for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, 2010-2012 (cat. no.

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1. Close the life expectancy gap within a generation; 2. Halve the gap in mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under five within a decade; 3. Ensure all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander four year olds in remote communities have access to early childhood education within five years (by 2013); 4. Halve the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in reading, writing and numeracy within a decade (by 2018); 5. At least halve the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 attainment or equivalent attainment rates by 2020; and 6. Halve the gap in employment outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and other Australians within a decade (by 2018).

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Achieving these targets requires a significant effort and collaboration by all levels of government, their agencies, communities and the non-government, corporate and philanthropic sectors. Targets have been built into funding agreements between the Federal Government and State and Territory Governments as part of national arrangements.

As the closest level of government accessible to community, local government plays a key role in facilitating important discussions, developing partnerships and supporting locally identified project opportunities which help achieve the closing the gap targets as they relate to local community need.

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GOALS The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan has used Banyule’s Inclusion Access and Equity (IAE) Framework which identifies three key goals for our diverse communities.

These goals describe what we aim to achieve and the broad outcomes we are looking to support for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The three goals are:

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Goal 2 - Community Participation The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a democracy.

Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers in being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council strives to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to supporting people to achieve their economic potential.

How these goals relate to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan Council is committed to supporting Health and Wellbeing and Community and Economic Participation for all members of the community. Council wants people to feel welcome and valued within their local community. Importantly, Council believes that our communities are stronger and enriched when all people have the opportunity to contribute and participate.

Council acknowledges that some members of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community experience lower levels of health and wellbeing, community participation and economic participation than other members of the community. This is due to a range of factors that are discussed within this Plan. While some members of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities experience barriers to health and wellbeing that need to be addressed, this Plan also builds on the positive contribution that our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community make. Council is proud of its diversity and sees it as an asset to be harnessed.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan provides the vehicle by which Council will improve wellbeing and participation for members of our community.

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Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

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STRATEGIES The IAE Framework has identified three core strategies which describe the type of work Council will lead and support to achieve the IAE Goals. Each of the three strategies are supported by a range of related actions which are specific to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community. These actions clearly outline the focus and scope of Council’s work.

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Strategies: 1.

Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices. This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

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Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

These strategies will be progressed through the development of annual action plans that identify specific actions and projects.

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GOAL 1: HEALTH AND WELLBEING Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities

Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1. Continue to improve Council’s direct service delivery and access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

2.1. Enhance and expand collaborative service provision with local services and organisations which challenge disjointed service delivery or potential specific communities to ‘fall through the cracks’.

3.1. Develop communication initiatives and projects that target discrimination and promote anti-racism messages.

1.3. Engage young people in positive and constructive ways that create pathways for equal access to youth initiatives run by Council.

2.2. Advocate on behalf of the community [to other levels of government] to ensure direct support and health services are available to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

2.3. Promote the provision of culturally competent health services and practices within Banyule.

1.4. Ensure that building and planning processes meet the requirements of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2.4. Extend and enhance partnerships, projects 2006. and advocacy efforts that address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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1.2. Offer culturally appropriate services, facilities and opportunities that enable equal access and participation and reduce potential for isolation and exclusion. This includes supporting equal access to civic participation.

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GOAL 2: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

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Strategy 1: Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices.

Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities

1.1. Ensure that consultation and engagement 2.1. Support local services and groups to engage initiatives engage and involve the Aboriginal and Torres with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strait Islander community. communities and increase community harmony.

1.2. Support the establishment of a thriving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander meeting place – Babarrbunin Beek.

2.2. Work in partnership with community groups, sporting clubs and organisations to ensure equal access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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1.3. Offer culturally appropriate services, facilities and opportunities that enable equal access and participation 2.3. Promote and improve access to public and reduce potential for isolation and exclusion. This meeting places that support Aboriginal and Torres includes equal access to civic participation.

Strait Islander communities.

1.4. Ensure Banyule’s events calendar includes key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander celebrations and Council run events include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances and activities. (see links with strategy 3.1).

1.5. Improve communication and access to information through the use of a broader range of communication mediums that are culturally responsive.

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Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

Action 3.1. Acknowledge, promote and celebrate the contributions that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community have made to the local area.

Action 3.2. Allow for more regular dialogue between Council and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community so that emerging issues can be identified and addressed.

Action 3.3. Support local communities to celebrate cultural events and activities. (see links with Strategy 1.4).

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GOAL 3: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities

Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1. Develop and Promote Inclusive Employment Practices.

2.1. Identify partnerships with community based and other service providers that improve employment and pathways to employment.

3.1. Support and promote initiatives that showcase the positive contribution that the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community make to economic participation through employment and business.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION The Inclusion Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) expresses Banyule City Council’s commitment to its diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that Council works to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. The IAEF does not replace existing Plans, rather the IAEF allows Council to work in a coordinated and consistent way, while still engaging with the individual issues that are present in particular communities. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan is one of a series of strategic documents that have used the IAEF. A progress evaluation approach will be used to monitor the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the underpinning plans to work towards improving inclusion, access and equity for Banyule’s diverse communities.

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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan includes a range of actions that are organised under the IAEF goals and strategies. The goals and strategies are relevant for the three years of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan. Each year there will be a set of actions developed that respond to the goals and strategies. The annual actions will allow Council Business Units to have achievable projects to focus on.

Council will monitor the implementation of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan via an internal operating system called Interplan and will work with the Babarrbunin Beek Committee and other partners to implement the annual actions. An annual progress report will be presented to Council and the public.

The Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee will oversee the implementation of all relevant social strategic plans linked to the IAEF. This Committee will also have the opportunity to regularly discuss any emerging issues facing the Banyule community.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information regarding Banyule’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan (or any of the other plans under the Inclusion Access & Equity Framework), please contact the Community and Social Planning unit on (03) 9490 4222, or email enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au.

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Banyule’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Plan 2014 – 2017 Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................ 3 GOALS ....................................................................................................................... 3 STRATEGIES ............................................................................................................ 3 TERMINOLOGY AND LANGUAGE ........................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 5

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Why do we have a LGBTI plan? ............................................................................................ 6 LGBTI Advisory Committee ................................................................................................... 6 Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 ........................................................................................... 7

POLICY AND LEGISLATION ..................................................................................... 7 International Legislation ........................................................................................................ 7 Federal Legislation ................................................................................................................ 7 State Legislation ................................................................................................................... 7

DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR LGBTI COMMUNITY .................................................... 9 CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT .................................................................... 9 PRESENTING ISSUES ............................................................................................ 10 Discrimination, Homophobia &Transphobia ........................................................................ 10 The Impact of discrimination and homophobia .................................................................... 11 Broader experiences ........................................................................................................... 11

GOALS ..................................................................................................................... 12 How these goals relate to the LGBTI Plan........................................................................... 12

STRATEGIES .......................................................................................................... 13 MONITORING AND EVALUATION .......................................................................... 18 FURTHER INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 18

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Council’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI)* Plan outlines our commitment to and appreciation of Banyule’s LGBTI communities. The Plan outlines how we work in partnership to support LGBTI communities. Banyule is proud of its diversity and believes that communities are better off when all people, regardless of their background or identity are embraced and supported to participate and contribute.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The LGBTI Plan has used Banyule’s Inclusion Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) which identifies three key goals for our diverse communities. These goals describe what we aim to achieve and the broad outcomes we are looking to support for our LGBTI community.

The three goals are: Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

Goal 2 - Community Participation The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a democracy.

Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers to being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council strives to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to support people to achieve their economic potential.

STRATEGIES The IAEF has identified three core strategies which describe the type of work Council will lead and support to achieve the IAEF Goals. Each of the three strategies are supported by a range of related actions which are specific to LGBTI communities. These actions clearly outline the focus and scope of Council’s work.

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Strategies 1.

Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices - This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

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Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

These strategies will be progressed through the development of annual action plans that identify specific actions and projects.

TERMINOLOGY AND LANGUAGE The following mini glossary has been adapted from the Victorian Ministerial LGBTI Advisory committees Well Proud (2011) report and the City of Darebin’s Sex, Sexuality and Gender Diversity Plan (March 2012).

Terminology and language can impact on a person’s identity, self-worth and inherent dignity.

The use of inclusive and acceptable terminology empowers individuals and enables visibility of important issues. Terminology in this area is at times contested and changing and there is not often clear consensus on what is appropriate terminology.

While recognising these limitations, it is important to provide clarification around some of the terminology used.

Gay refers to a person whose primary emotional and sexual attraction is towards people of the same sex. The term is most commonly applied to men, although some women use this term.

Gender refers to the way in which a person identifies or expresses their masculine or feminine characteristics. Gender is generally understood as a social and cultural construction. A person’s gender identity (their deeply held internal and individual sense of gender) or gender expression (how a person externally expresses their gender or is perceived by others) is not always exclusively male or female and may or may not correspond to their sex.

Gender identity refers to a person’s sense of identity defined in relation to the categories male and female. Some people may identify as both male and female while others may identify as male in one setting and female in other. Others identify as androgynous or intersex without identifying as female or male.

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LGBTI is an internationally recognised acronyms used to describe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (at times with the addition of ‘queer’ – an umbrella term including a range of alternative sexual and gender identities) collectively.

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Heterosexism refers to the belief that everyone is, or should be, heterosexual and that other types of nonheteronormative sexualities or gender identities are unhealthy, unnatural and a threat to society. Heterosexism includes both homophobia and transphobia (see below) and a fear of intersex people who challenge the heterosexist assumption that there are only two sexes.

Intersex refers to people who have genetic, hormonal or physical characteristics that are not exclusively ‘male’ or ‘female’. A person who is intersex may identify as male, female, intersex or as being of indeterminate sex.

Lesbian refers to a woman whose primary emotional and sexual attraction is towards other women.

Same-sex attraction refers to an attraction towards people of one’s own gender. The term has been used particularly in the context of young people whose sense of sexual identity is not fixed, but who do experience sexual feelings towards people of their own sex.

Sex refers to a person’s biological characteristics. A person’s sex is usually described as being male or female. Some people may not be exclusively male or female. Some people identify as neither male nor female.

Sex and gender diversity, which includes various ‘sex and gender identities’, refers to the whole spectrum of sex and/or gender in our community.

Transgender refers to a person who does not identify with their gender of upbringing. The terms male-to female and female-to-male are used to refer to individuals who are undergoing or have undergone a process of gender affirmation (see Transsexual).

Transphobia refers to the fear and hatred of people who are transgender/transsexual.

Transsexual refers to a person who is making, intends to make, or has made the transition to the gender with which they identify.

Another term aiming at encompassing the variety of the LGBTI community is SSAGD (or SSASGD) for same-sex attracted and gender diverse (or same-sex attracted and sex and gender diverse). The term SSAGQ (same-sex attracted and gender questioning) is sometimes used, notably with younger people.

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Homophobia is the fear and hatred of lesbians and gay men and of their sexual desires and practices.

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INTRODUCTION Council’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Plan outlines our commitment to and appreciation of Banyule’s LGBTI communities. The Plan outlines how we work in partnership to support LGBTI communities. Banyule is proud of its diversity and believes that communities are better off when all people, regardless of their background or identity are embraced and supported to participate and contribute.

The terminology used to describe and identify members of the LGBTI community is complex and ever shifting. For the purpose of consistency Council uses Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) throughout this plan. An expanded list of definitions can be found in the Terminology and Language section.

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Why do we have a LGBTI plan?

When people have opportunities for participation in community life, the whole community benefits. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Local Government has a legislated role in providing opportunities for all to achieve maximum health and wellbeing.

This is generally achieved through the establishment of a municipal public health and wellbeing plan. Banyule City Council acknowledges that the wellbeing of certain groups, including our LGBTI community is impacted more than others and requires a greater level of attention. Banyule City Council believes in the benefits of diversity and the rights of all people to be free from discrimination and have opportunities to participate in all aspects of community life.

The LGBTI Plan focuses attention on strategies to address the barriers faced by Banyule’s LGBTI community. In addition to addressing barriers, the Plan seeks to increase opportunities for participation and involvement.

The LGBTI Plan is one of four other plans that are based on Council’s Inclusion Access and Equity and Framework (IAEF). The other plans are our, Multicultural Plan, Disability Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan. The IAEF expresses our commitment to our diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that we work to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. In the future, the IAEF could be used to address inclusion for people in different life stages and other social issues.

LGBTI Advisory Committee Council established its first LGBTI Advisory Committee in early 2014 following community support received at events and activities that celebrated our LGBTI community. The Committee includes residents from Banyule’s LGBTI community, local services and organisations. The committee works with Council to:

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 Advocate on behalf of LGBTI communities  Assist Council to promote the benefits of diversity within the Banyule municipality and beyond  Provide advice to Council in relation to its communication, engagement and consultation with LGBTI communities  Promote recognition and enhance understanding about Diversity, and the barriers to equality facing LGBTI communities.

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The LGBTI Plan is in line with Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017, it directly links to the Participation objective and key direction 4.2 “encourage diverse and inclusive community participation”. When looking at the annual LGBTI Action Plan there are actions that have links to other City Plan key directions. These links will be identified as part of the monitoring and evaluation of the LGBTI Plan, for further information please refer to Monitoring and Evaluation section.

POLICY AND LEGISLATION The following is a summary of International, Federal and State legislation that relates to the protection and rights of the LGBTI community. This policy review is not comprehensive and Council Officers will continue to monitor the Federal and State policy agenda for relevant information.

International Legislation Yogyakarta principles United Nations Human Rights Council's Joint Statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, March 2011 Yogyakarta principles - The Yogyakarta Principles contain an interpretation of international human rights agreements inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities (understood as inclusive of sex and gender diversity).

While not legally binding themselves, they underline how human rights obligations apply and relate to LGBTI people.

Federal Legislation Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act 1986 This Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people because of their race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion (in employment only), national extraction or social origin, age, medical record, irrelevant criminal record (in employment only), impairment, marital status,

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Council’s City Plan 2013 – 2017 The purpose of Council's City Plan 2013-2017 is to set the strategic direction for Council responsibilities over this four year period. It establishes the vision, objectives and key directions guiding Council's work under five themes including people, planet, place, participation and performance. It outlines priorities and helps guide the services that we provide to the community.

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mental, intellectual or psychiatric disability, nationality, physical disability, sexual preference (in employment only) and trade union activity (in employment only).

Commonwealth Laws The following Commonwealth laws have allowed for equal treatment for the LGBTI community. Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws Superannuation) Act 2008 and Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - General Law Reform) Act 2008 and the Fair Work Act 2009.

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Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 The objectives of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 include:

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Promoting everyone’s right to equal opportunity Eliminating as far as possible discrimination and sexual harassment Providing redress for people whose rights have been breached Empowering the Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to enter into enforceable undertakings where systemic discrimination exists within organisations.

The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity with some exceptions and exemptions. Both the Federal and Victorian governments have reformed legislation to recognise some (but not all) of the rights and responsibilities of LGBTI people and same-sex couples in relation to tax, social security and family.

Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 This Charter is founded on the following principles:

 Human rights are essential in a democratic and inclusive society that respects the rule of law, human dignity, equality and freedom  Human rights belong to all people without discrimination, and the diversity of the people of Victoria enhances our community  Human rights come with responsibilities and must be exercised in a way that respects the human rights of others  Human rights have a special importance for the Aboriginal people of Victoria, as descendants of Australia's first people, with their diverse spiritual, social, cultural and economic relationship with their traditional lands and waters.15

Statute Law Amendment (Relationships) Act 2001 and Statute Law Further Amendment (Relationships) Act 2001 The Victorian Statute Law Amendment (Relationships) Act 2001 and Statute Law Further Amendment (Relationships) Act 2001 replaced the concept of ‘de facto spouse' with the concept of ‘domestic partner' for both same-sex and heterosexual couples in most Victorian Acts. This recognises ‘the rights and responsibilities of partners in domestic relationships . . . irrespective of gender'.

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DEMOGRAPHICS OF OUR LGBTI COMMUNITY According to the 2011 Census, 149 couples reported living in a same-sex relationships (77 couples identified as living in a lesbian relationship - female same-sex couple - and 72 in a gay relationship – male same-sex couple) in the municipality. It should be emphasised that this represents only a fraction of the LGBTI community in Banyule, as there is clear underreporting of same-sex relationships (which in themselves do not cover the whole spectrum of LGBTI) in the Census.

Another major limitation of the census data is that it does not identify people who are not in a relationship/couple. Single parent families, lone person households and group households are not considered. These numbers should therefore be considered an underestimate of the numbers of Banyule’s LGBTI community.

In order to better understand the needs and numbers of our LGBTI community Banyule will be asking questions relating to people from the LGBTI community in future surveys and consultations.

CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT This Plan has been developed based on Council’s engagement with its community, current research and literature and other related strategies and plans of Council. The LGBTI Advisory Committee has provided advice and guided the development of this Plan. Our LGBTI Advisory Committee will also play an important role in monitoring and advising on the implementation of this Plan over the next three years.

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The Relationships Act 2008 is due to come into effect on 1 December 2008. It represents a significant development in the law relating to domestic relationships. The new legislation has been primarily drafted to replace the Property Law Act’s sections regarding the distribution of finances upon separation by domestic partners (defined to include unmarried heterosexual couples and same sex couples). However, the Relationships Act also contains new provisions dealing with the establishment of a relationships register for the registration of domestic relationships in Victoria, provides for Relationship Agreements, and the rights of domestic partners to maintenance.16

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The Plan has been designed so we can evaluate and learn from our work and ongoing engagement with our community and incorporate those learnings into the development of annual actions that implement the goals of the Plan.

PRESENTING ISSUES

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The following section of the Plan outlines a range of the presenting issues and needs of Banyule’s LGBTI communities. Many of the issues faced by LGBTI communities are shared across other local government areas and indeed broadly across Victoria and Australia. The issues and needs outlined provide useful background information that underpin the strategies that Council will use to support our LGBTI community.

While most people from the LGBTI community have healthy, happy lives, a large number experience worse health and social outcomes than their non- GBLTI peers. In areas such as mental health, suicide and alcohol and drug use the LGBTI community are more at risk.

It should be noted that being LGBTI is not a risk factor in itself. Instead it is the impact of homophobia and a number of other social prejudices which marginalise, isolate and exclude certain sections of LGBTI communities which result in poorer health and participation outcomes.

Council recognizes that LGBTI communities are not a homogenous group and the lived experiences of people from the LGBTI community are varied and diverse. However it is well documented that many people from the LGBTI community continue to experience stigma and discrimination that can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes.

Just as heterosexual people are not a homogenous group, neither are LGBTI communities.

Many sub-groups form part of the larger SSAGD movement and this diversity should be acknowledged. While much of the discrimination LGBTI people face is similar, there are also different challenges, notably for lesbian, gay and bisexual people on the one hand, and transgender and intersex people on the other, but also for each specific group.

Issues that affect intersex people are not necessarily the same as those that affect transgender people, or for that matter gay, lesbian or bisexual people. Bisexual people may have experiences that differ from those of gays or lesbians. It is important when addressing discrimination that these different experiences are recognized.

Discrimination, Homophobia &Transphobia Homophobia and transphobia involves the fear and hatred of those from the homosexual and transsexual/ transgender community. Homophobia and transphobia can be manifested in many different ways including overt verbal and physical abuse through to more hidden prejudice, discrimination and fear. Regardless of what form it takes homophobia and transphobia damages individuals and communities.

The prevalence of homophobic harassment has been well documented with many evidence�based reports demonstrating that LGBTI individuals and communities experience unacceptably high levels of harassment and violence on a daily basis.17 17 Leonard,

Mitchell, Pitts and Patel (2008) Coming Forward: The underreporting of heterosexist violence and same sex partner abuse in Victoria. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society [ARCSHS] La Trobe University: Melbourne.

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Many of these reports also provide substantial evidence linking the lived experience of homophobic harassment with poor social and health outcomes such as substance abuse, homelessness, self‐esteem problems, suicidal ideation, increase in smoking, relationship difficulties, poor self‐image and diminished opportunities to participate in the workforce, in education, and in the life of the community. 18 According to the Writing Themselves In Report19 which documents the experiences of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people a large number of young people are subject to homophobic abuse.

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Homophobic behaviour both direct and indirect is experienced by the LGBTI community in a variety of other settings including sport, employment and accessing community services.

Additionally individuals within the GBLTI community may also experience additional pressures and stigma due to the complex nature of LGBTI identity within cultural or religious contexts or due to disability.

The Writing Themselves In3 report noted that in 2010, 97.5% of young people had disclosed their same sex attractions to at least one person, a continuing trend to openness from 1998 (82%) and 2004 (95%). This was largely successful with support from family, friends, internet and professionals being higher than in previous studies. Young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds were less likely to tell their parents and, if they did, less likely to get family support.

The Impact of discrimination and homophobia The prevalence of ongoing discrimination and marginalisation on the basis of sexuality and sex and gender identity directly affects the health and wellbeing of many LGBTI people. Its effects are well documented and include poorer health outcomes, reduced social participation and engagement, and avoiding or delaying seeking care because of actual (or fear of) prejudice.20 There are strong links between experiencing homophobic abuse and feeling unsafe and unwelcome which can lead to excessive drug use, self - harm and suicide attempts.

Broader experiences Other issues the LGBTI community experience include: Lack of visibility and recognition within the community – This results in not feeling welcome in the community and can lead to individuals and families feeling that they need to hide aspects of their life.

18

Pitts, Smith, Mitchell, Pater (2006) Private Lives: A Report on the Health and Wellbeing of GLBT Australians.

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society [ARCSHS]. La Trobe University; Krieger, (2000).

Discrimination and Health. In: Berkman, L., Kawachi, I., Eds. Social Epidemiology. Oxford. Oxford University Press; Gray, Leonard and Jack (2006).

19 Writing Themselves In 3. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University 2010 La Trobe University.

20 Well proud - A guide to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex inclusive practice for health and human services, Ministerial Advisory Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Health and Wellbeing, 2011.

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In 2010, 61% of young people reported verbal abuse because of homophobia, 18% physical abuse and 26% ‘other’ forms of homophobia. The most common place of abuse was within schools with 80% of those who were abused naming school as the location. The report also cites increased levels of homophobic violence in schools which may be the result of young people being open and visible.

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Discrimination within the workplace – Workplace discrimination towards those of the LGBTI community can often be subtle but can greatly affect participation in the workplace.

Difficulty in knowing which services and businesses are LGBTI friendly – For example knowing if a health care provider is inclusive and able to provide non-discriminatory and welcoming services.

Difficulty in making connections with others from the LGBTI community due to limited visibility and exposure – The lack of visibility and connection can lead to social isolation and limited participation.

The need for proactive education within schools to support young people and teachers to deal with homophobia and promote diversity – Many young people lack appropriate support within schools including inclusive sexual education and support to deal with discrimination and harassment. Additionally, school staff can be supported to understand and respond to the needs of young people from the LGBTI community.

GOALS The LGBTI Plan has used Banyule’s Inclusion Access and Equity (IAE) Framework which identifies three key goals for our diverse communities. These goals describe what we aim to achieve and the broad outcomes we are looking to support for our LGBTI community.

The three goals are: Goal 1 - Health and Wellbeing Good health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease. Health and wellbeing can be supported at any age through individual and public policy measures. Wellbeing is fundamental to quality of life, quality of human relationships and the capacity to participate in education, work, recreation and the community. Banyule City Council is committed to improving the health of our community and identifying and minimising threats to public health.

Goal 2 - Community Participation The opportunity to participate in community life is a fundamental right of a living within a democracy. Some groups within the Banyule community experience barriers in being involved fully in community life due to a range of factors including the negative and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes of others. Banyule City Council strives to be a city that values diversity and actively promotes and enables the inclusion of all residents in the life of the community.

Goal 3 - Economic Participation Accessing economic opportunities and having the capacity to participate in the economy are important contributors to people’s overall wellbeing. Fulfilling economic potential can

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How these goals relate to the LGBTI Plan Council is committed to supporting Health and Wellbeing and Community and Economic Participation for all members of the community. Council wants people to feel welcome and valued within their local community. Importantly, Council believes that our communities are stronger and enriched when all people have the opportunity to contribute and participate.

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increase resilience to change and provide a strong foundation for increasing the robustness of other wellbeing factors, such as mental and physical health. Banyule City Council is committed to support people to achieve their economic potential.

The LGBTI plan provides the vehicle by which Council will improve wellbeing and participation for members of our community.

STRATEGIES The IAE Framework has identified three core strategies which describe the type of work Council will lead and support to achieve the IAE Goals. Each of the three strategies are supported by a range of related actions which are specific to LGBTI communities. These actions clearly outline the focus and scope of Council’s work.

Strategies: 1.

Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices - This approach focuses on how we work with our own staff and organisation, and on our own services to respond to the needs of diverse communities. It is Council’s desire that the services we provide, and the way we work as an organisation, recognises and responds to the diverse needs of our community.

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Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities. This approach focuses on how we work with other key service providers to try and make sure our diverse community has good access to relevant services that are inclusive. This area also focuses on how we advocate for issues beyond Council or the local community’s direct control.

3.

Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities. This priority focuses on how we work to increase support and develop wider community understanding, appreciation and pride regarding our diversity.

These strategies will be progressed through the development of annual action plans that identify specific actions and projects.

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Council acknowledges that some members of our LGBTI community experience less health and wellbeing, community participation and economic participation than other members of the community. This is due to a range of factors that are discussed within this Plan. While some members of our LGBTI communities experience barriers to health and wellbeing that need to be addressed, this Plan also builds on the positive contribution that our LGBTI community make. Council is proud of its community and sees it as an asset to be harnessed.

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GOAL 1: HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities.

Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1 Continue to improve Council’s direct service delivery and access of LGBTI community.

2.1 Advocate on behalf of the community [to other levels of government] to ensure support and health services are inclusive and welcoming to LGBTI community.

3.1 Develop communication initiatives and projects that target discrimination and homophobia, transphobia, biphobia.

1.2 Offer services, facilities and opportunities that increase participation and reduce the potential for isolation and exclusion.

2.2 Promote the provision of LGBTI inclusive health services within Banyule.

1.3 Support the Banyule LGBTI community by creating opportunities, developing community links, developing 2.3 Develop partnerships, projects and advocacy programs and providing individual support as identified. efforts that address the needs of LGBTI community.

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Strategy 1: Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices.

Attachment 4: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Plan 2014-17

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GOAL 2: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities.

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Strategy 1: Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices.

1.1 Ensure that consultation and engagement initiatives 2.1 Support local services and groups to engage engage and involve LGBTI community. with and provide welcoming environments for the LGBTI community.

1.2 Ensure Banyule’s events celebrate the LGBTI community and consider LGBTI communities in their 2.2 Work in partnership with community groups, planning and delivery. sporting clubs and organisations to ensure equal access for the LGBTI community.

1.3 Improve Council’s communication processes by using inclusive language, content and imagery that 2.3 Promote public meeting spaces that welcome represents the diversity of our LGBTI community. the LGBTI community.

1.4 Promote meeting spaces that openly welcome the LGBTI community.

1.5 Support the LGBTI community to establish social

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Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

3.1 Acknowledge, promote and celebrate the contributions that LGBTI community have made to the local area.

3.2 Increase dialogue between Council and LGBTI community so that emerging issues can be identified and addressed.

3.3 Support events and activities that include and recognize the LGBTI community.

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groups in the local area.

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GOAL 3: ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION

Strategy 2: Supporting local services to be available and inclusive and advocating on issues of importance to diverse communities.

Strategy 3: Contributing to building inclusive and equitable communities.

1.1 Develop and promote inclusive employment practices.

2.1 Identify partnerships with service providers that improve employment and pathways to employment.

3.1 Support and recognise businesses that show initiative and good practice in including the LGBTI community.

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Strategy 1: Being an accessible and equitable organisation that provides inclusive services and practices.

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The Inclusion Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) expresses Banyule City Council’s commitment to its diverse communities and provides a framework to guide the way that Council works to promote and foster inclusion, access and equity. The IAEF does not replace existing Plans, rather the IAEF allows Council to work in a coordinated and consistent way, while still engaging with the individual issues that are present in particular communities. The LGBTI Plan is one of a series of strategic documents that have used the IAEF.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION

A progress evaluation approach will be used to monitor the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the underpinning plans to work towards improving inclusion, access and equity for Banyule’s diverse communities.

The LGBTI Plan includes a range of actions that are organised under the IAEF goals and strategies. The goals and strategies are relevant for the three years of the LGBTI Plan. Each year there will be a set of actions developed that respond to the goals and strategies. The annual actions will allow Council Business Units to have achievable projects to focus on.

The Inclusion, Access and Equity Committee will oversee the implementation of all relevant social strategic plans linked to the IAEF. This Committee will also have the opportunity to regularly discuss any emerging issues facing the Banyule community.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information regarding Banyule’s LGBTI Plan (or any of the other plans under the Inclusion Access & Equity Framework), please contact the Community and Social Planning unit on (03) 9490 4222, or email enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au.

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Council will monitor the implementation of its LGBTI Plan via an internal operating system called Interplan and will work with its LGBTI Advisory Committee and other partners to implement the annual actions. An annual progress report will be presented to Council and the public.

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

Meeting

Item

Section

Councillor

Resolution/Action

Officer

Manager / Director

Comments

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Ivanhoe Library/Com munity Learning & Cultural Hub

Notices of Motion

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2012/350)

Allison Beckwith

Allison Beckwith

In Progress – September 2014 Council adopted the Ivanhoe Civic Precinct Master Plan on 7th July 2014, including consideration of detailed designs for the community learning hub.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 03 December 2012

Leases / Agreements With Clubs, Associations , Groups Using Council Facilities And Buildings

Notices of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 March 2013

Redmond Court Wetlands Study

Notices of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 March 2013

Funding Application Ivanhoe Library - Regional Developmen t Australia Fund Grants

Notices of Motion

Naturestrip Planting

Notices of Motion

Attachment 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council 04 February 2013

1.

Council commences detailed design drawings immediately to cost a new Ivanhoe Library/Community Learning and Cultural Hub for Ivanhoe located in the civic precinct in keeping with the vision for Civic Precinct contained in the Draft Ivanhoe Structure Plan; 2.

Council allocates up to $100,000 dollars out of reserves.

3.

Council seek government or philanthropic funding to contribute to the potential construction of a Ivanhoe Library/Community Learning and Cultural Hub.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 22 April 2013

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2013/16)

Detailed design brief being finalised.

Jeanette Kringle

Scott Walker

In Progress – August 2014 A councillor briefing conducted in May 2013 and subsequent preparation of user listings with lease details and leasing policy underway.

Daniel Kollmorgen

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014 Analysis project scope completed and funding allocated for a study in the current financial year. Study brief being prepared.

Giovanna Failla

Allison Beckwith

In Progress - Pending Motion deferred until drawings are complete see (CO2012/17)

Peter Benazic

Geoff Glynn

In Progress - September 2014 Draft guidelines presented to BEAC for comment and consultation. The guidelines were then presented to a Council briefing session in July 2014. The outcome was to hold a trial of 28 sites across the municipality to trial the guidelines over the coming 12

“That a report be provided on the current status of all leases and agreements for the use of Council facilities and buildings by clubs, associations, neighbourhood houses and other groups throughout the City.”

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2013/80) Council

investigate options to determine the feasibility of converting Redmond Court Wetlands into an open space area for public passive recreation;” Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2013/87) 1.

“That the motion be deferred until detail drawings are prepared.

2.

Craig Langdon

That a new submission be submitted at that time.”

Resolution (CO2013/133) 1.

The appropriate council officers develop a management model to trial the implementation of urban agriculture on naturestrips. The trial would be limited growing non invasive food producing plants on a small number of sites across the municipality. The model should include a voluntary expression of

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Ordinary Meeting of Council 20 May 2013

Festive Celebrations

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

Notices of Motion

Craig Langdon

months. Residents who have expressed an interest in the trial will be invited to participate in the trial.

November 2014 Applications have been received and currently assessing applications for implementation.

Allison Beckwith

Allison Beckwith

Completed - November 2014

Vivien Ferlaino

Keith Yeo

In Progress – August 2014 Matter is being investigated as part of the review of the Meeting Procedures Local Law in 2014. Review of current guidelines being finalised.

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interest process that enables interested community members and groups to participate in the trial. The trial period should be limited to a twelve month period.

2.

Following the trial council officers shall provide a report to Council detailing the effectiveness of the trial and the associated management issues.

3.

Road safety and the protection of underground services must be part of any consideration of any naturestrip planting.

4.

A report on any similar policies at other Councils be reported back to Council as part of the trial” Resolution (CO2013/177) 1.

To better recognise the Festive Season, Council undertake an investigation of how to highlight the two principle Council buildings. They being the Heidelberg Town Hall in Ivanhoe and WaterMarc in Greensborough;

Ordinary Meeting of Council 15 July 2013

Petitions Procedure

Notices of Motion

Craig Langdon

3.

Possible sources of funding or “in-kind work" also be part of the investigation.”

Resolution (CO2013/259) 1.

Officers consider rules and guidelines followed by the Victorian Parliament on the tabling of Petitions and its applicability to Council as a potential procedure.

Information obtained from other Council's procedures, no other Council allows on-line submission of petitions. There are legal considerations to factor.

2.

Refer to the Local Law Review currently being undertaken

by Council the introduction of "on-line" Petitions in accordance to the rules and guidelines established by the Victorian Parliament.”

Ordinary Meeting of Council 02 December 2013

School Crossing Supervision

Notices of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2013/426)

Bailey Byrnes

Scott Walker

November 2014 Recently an on-line petition was presented to Council and Council advised that it would not accept on-line petitions.

Completed – November 2014

“That: 1.

Council conduct a recount of the warrants for ongoing crossing supervision at the following school crossing sites:  Greenwood Drive, Bundoora;

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2.

The investigation take into consideration the views and plans of the local shopping centre's Committees of Management for the Ivanhoe and Greensborough Shopping centres respectively;

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Council should consult with the respective Primary and Secondary Schools associated with each school crossing to ensure that the recount of the warrants occurs during the times of peak pedestrian and vehicle usage.

3.

Upon the recount information being received, Council organise consultation meetings involving the Mayor and Ward Councillor with the schools associated with the crossings that have failed to meet the warrants to discuss potential funding options.”

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Ordinary Meeting of Council 03 February 2014

Ordinary Meeting of Council 03 February 2014

Emergency Markers Darebin Creek Trail

Live Streaming of Council Meetings

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/10)

Peter Benazic

Geoff Glynn

“That Council: 1.

Refer funding for consideration in the 2014/15 Budget for the cost of installing emergency markers advocated by the State Emergency Services Telecommunication Authority (ESTA) along its section of the Darebin Creek Trail.

2.

Write to the Darebin and Whittlesea City Councils and the Darebin Creek Management Committee requesting that they support the introduction of numbered emergency makers along their respective sections of the Darebin Creek Trail.

3.

Write to the Yarra City Council requesting that it support the introduction of numbered emergency markers along the proposed section of the Darebin Creek Trail which, once completed, will fall within its boundaries.

4.

A report be presented back to Council.”

Notice of Motion

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2014/12) “That a report be presented to Council in regards to providing live streaming of Council meetings.

The report to include: 1.

1. Cost to provide live streaming through the Banyule website.

2.

2. Other councils currently providing this service and associated policies.

3.

3. Any other issues relating to providing this service.”

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In Progress - September 2014 Banyule will proceed with installation of emergency markers along its section of the Darebin Creek Trail. Signs expected to be complete in six to eight weeks.

Banyule will proceed with installation as no formal commitment has been received from other agencies regarding a coordinated response. Works expected to be complete in six to eight weeks.

November 2014 Quotations have been received and order has been placed for installation.

Vivien Ferlaino

Keith Yeo

In Progress – June 2014 Investigations of other Council's are currently being obtained and initial comments have been received. Quotations to be organised for 2016 Budget consideration.

November 2014 Met with a Technician to discuss proposal, quote being obtained.

Half Masting of Flag at the Municipal Offices, Town Hall Ivanhoe Support for Banyule's Multicultural Communitie s

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 03 March 2014

Banyule Council's Commitment to Strong and Transparent Financial Managemen t

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 17 March 2014

Investigation - Traffic Challenges Bungay Street, Watsonia

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 17 February 2014

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2014/13)

Vivien Ferlaino

Keith Yeo

Complete September 2014

Peter Utri

Keith Yeo

Completed – July 2014

Peter Utri

Keith Yeo

Complete – October 2014

David Bailey

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014 Trial implemented during September school holidays. Review to be carried out and report back to Council in March 2015

“That Council officers provide a report on the half-masting of the Town Hall flag as a tribute following death of former Councillors (Banyule or its predecessors), local State or Federal Members or prominent citizens on day of their funeral.”

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/25) “That Council: 1.

Explore developing a relationship and referral process with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. This will enable Council to appropriately refer residents with immigration related visa enquiries to the relevant section of the Federal Government during the appropriate stages of their applications.

2.

Work with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to explore the option to host a community forum to highlight existing visa application and processing procedures.

3.

Liaise with the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and the Federal Members covering Banyule on this matter for their advice and assistance."

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/48) “That Council officers prepare a quarterly report that provides an update on the actual financial performance of Council against that budgeted. This report should explain any material variances in financial performance and be included in the Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda Papers so that it is available for public consideration."

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/61) That Council: 1.

Undertake a thorough investigation into the traffic challenges that are experienced on Bungay Street, Watsonia and connected streets in Watsonia in the mornings and afternoons of school days as a consequence of parents dropping-off and picking-up their children at Loyola College.

2.

Develop potential options for consideration by Council to better manage these traffic challenges.

This could include consideration of the traffic engineering solutions employed around schools in other Councils.

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Ordinary Meeting of Council 03 February 2014

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

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3.

Consult with local residents and Loyola College in undertaking the investigation. The investigation should commence with a survey to local residents to gather their feedback on the nature and severity of the problem and on their suggestions for how this problem can be managed.

Attachment 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council 31 March 2014

Ordinary Meeting of Council 05 May 2014

4.

Write to Loyola College seeking details of their proposed actions to assist in managing traffic and car parking associated with school drop off and pick and work with Loyola College so that the actions can be agreed and implemented.

On Line Hard Waste Bookings

Notice of Motion

Victorian Labour Party Policy on Council Rate Capping

Urgent Business

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2014/80)

Russell Darling

Geoff Glynn

Keith Yeo

Keith Yeo

That Council investigate the opportunity of introducing the ability for residents to book hard waste collections on line.

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/120) That: 1.

Council write to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and VLGA outlining its concerns with the recent Victorian Labor Party Policy on Council Rate Capping announced by Opposition Leader The Hon Daniel Andrews MP on 4 May 2014.

2.

Council Officers prepare a report to Council outlining the consistent cost pressures faced by local government as a direct result of cost shifting from other successive levels of Government and the potential impact of rate capping on the provision of community services and maintaining and renewing critical assets in Banyule.

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In Progress - November 2014 Currently there is no on-line functionality available within our corporate request system that enables full integration and allowing residents to select the date that they would like a collection. Initial testing of e-Services demonstrated the ability to make a request only with an actual booking response having to be created later by Customer Service. This is little different from the current booking process and is not considered an acceptable solution.

Officers are now exploring other options for providing a complete “self-serve� on-line booking system.

Complete October 2014

Item: 6.6

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

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3.

The Mayor write to all community groups and those individuals currently relying on support from Council to provide a service to the local community advising of potential funding shortfalls should the Policy be implemented and request they contact their local members for clarification.

4.

Council write to all Members of State Parliament seeking their views on the recently announced Policy and to draw to their attention of the potential implications associated with such a Policy.

5.

That Council seek to include this matter as an urgent item on the MAV state Council in 16th May. Bridge Linking Warringal Parklands with Banksia Park

Notice of Motion

Steven Briffa

Resolution (CO2014/135)

Jeff Parkes

Geoff Glynn

Completed November 2014

Jeff Parkes

Geoff Glynn

Completed November 2014

“That Council arrange to meet with officers of Manningham City Council in order to determine: 1.

The priority that Manningham City Council currently accords the proposal to connect Banksia Park to Warringal Parklands and the Main Yarra Trail.

2.

Manningham City Council’s willingness to jointly fund a feasibility study to identify the most suitable location for the bridge, and the likely cost of construction and opportunities for third party funding.”

Ordinary Meeting of Council 02 June 2014

Planning of Ford Park, Bellfield

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/149) That, as an initial step in the process of developing a clear plan for the future development of Ford Park: 1.

Council arrange to facilitate a workshop of key stakeholders and the local community generally, on the future of Ford Park.

2.

The meeting, to be held at the Bellfield Community Centre, should explore the community’s and the key stakeholders’ views on the use of Ford Park.

3.

The results of the workshop to be reported back to Council.

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Attachment 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council 19 May 2014

6.6

Item: 6.6

Ordinary Meeting of Council 02 June 2014

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

4.

The current master plan be used as the starting point for any new proposals to ensure that the costs of the original master plan have not been wasted and to limit any cost increases in preparing a way forward.

Outdoor Advertising Opportunitie s

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/151)

Scott Walker

Scott Walker

That Council Officers investigate and report back to Council on a range of opportunities to expand the revenue that Council generates from outdoor advertising.

Attachment 1

The report should include investigation of:

Ordinary Meeting of Council 23 June 2014

November 2014 Formed part of the Council Budget Briefing on 8 December 2014

1. the opportunities and challenges for a range of possibilities including but not limited to:  Advertisements on existing Council-owned outdoor assets, such as bins in shopping strips, on a fee-for-advertisement basis.  Expand the number of available sites on Council-owned buildings and land across the municipality that support large advertising signs and billboards.  Increase the number of advertising signs that clubs and sporting groups are permitted to display on pavilions.

Shelter and Rubbish Concerns From Villa Maria Residents

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

2. the most appropriate means by which each opportunity could be advanced within the requirements of the Banyule Planning Scheme and Council Policy. For some opportunities this could involve the establishment of a carefully constructed Expression of Interest (EOI) process to optimally engage interested service providers.

Resolution (CO2014/169) That: 1.

Council formally acknowledges the desire from some local residents at the Villa Maria aged care facility on Plenty Road in Bundoora for a bus shelter and rubbish bin at the bus stop outside of the facility; 2.

Council formally writes to the State Government on the potential for them to provide funding to cover both the upfront and ongoing costs of a bus shelter at the site. Council should also write to Mr Colin Brooks MP (local State MP) for his views; 3.

Council notes feedback from residents that some of the rubbish strewn around the bus stop appears to be generated by

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In Progress - August 2014 Investigation of possible sites for commercial advertising and the associated advertising sign requirements has commenced. The existing policy is also being reviewed to consider whether amendments are appropriate.

Russell Darling

Geoff Glynn

Completed - November 2014

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report students at Parade College as they wait for afternoon bus services at the end of the school day;

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4.

Council organises a meeting with interested local residents and representatives from Parade College to explore how the College might be able to work with Council to reduce potential littering from its students. An invitation to this meeting should be extended to Mr Colin Brooks MP as a courtesy; 5.

Council clear the footpath and nature strip from Parade College down to the next intersection in Bundoora of rubbish noting that the ultimate goal of Council is to work on a long-term solution to rubbish littering with Parade College; and 6.

At the conclusion of these activities, Council formally writes to interested residents at Villa Maria to provide complete details on the outcomes of the extensive investigations that Council officers would have undertaken to explore the feasibility of installing a bus shelter and rubbish at the bus stop.

(i) recognise the previous investment that Council made in installing a bus seat at the site (ii) detail the upfront and ongoing costs that Council would incur to install and maintain a bus shelter (iii) report on the feedback received from State Parliamentary representatives regarding the potential for State Government funding of the installation and maintenance of a bus shelter (iv) report on the outcomes of the meeting with Parade College representatives regarding how the College might be able to work with Council to reduce potential littering from its students.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 23 June 2014

Proposed Rainbow Ball

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/170) That Council give consideration to establishing an annual event at the Centre Ivanhoe as part of support of the GLBTI (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Intersex) community. The function would be an annual "Rainbow event".

Council Officers investigate:

Darren Bennett

Allison Beckwith

In Progress – September 2014 Officers have held meetings internally and are currently preparing a report for Council consideration.

November 2014 Officers are planning to present a report to Council on the 15 December 2014.

a) support and planning for the event within the community and in particular the GLBTI community. b) possible sponsorship and support from other local government areas, the business community, GLBTI community,

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This letter should:

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c) fundraising possibilities of the event for a GLBTI charity or agency

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d) how to best manage the annual event giving consideration to staff resources, Council's diary of events, management of the event, possible Council budgetary implications, etc.

Montmorenc y Railway Station - Car Parking

Notice of Motion

Steven Briffa

Resolution (CO2014/171)

David Bailey

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014 Assessment of parking options completed.

Further discussions to be held with VicTrack and PTV.

Giovanna Failla

Allison Beckwith

In Progress - August 2014

That Council: 1.

Investigate options to create additional parking in Station Road and Mayona Road in the vicinity of Montmorency Railway Station, including vacant land on the corner of Mountain View Road and Mayona Road, in a cost effective manner.

Attachment 1

2.

Write to the railway authority VicTrack and the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure seeking funding opportunities for options identified as above.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 23 June 2014

Potential New Police Station on Southern Road

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/172) That Council

Letter actioning item 1 sent immediately following Council meeting.

1.

Write to the State Government and State Opposition strongly urging them to give serious consideration to building a new Police Station on the Southern Road site currently used by the Olympic Adult Education and Olympic Combined Pensioners should the second phase the Olympic Village Learning Hub progress and the existing Southern Road building is in surplus.

November 2014 Timing of Community consultation is being determined with Police & community stake holders to ensure correct message & opportunities for engagement occur.

2.

Notes the Victoria Police Blue Paper which supports "supersites" makes the proposed location feasible as it could also house a much needed new Ambulance Facility in the south of the City of Banyule.

3.

Further notes that a new "supersite" facility with Police and the Ambulance Service would greatly complement the Northland Structure Plan which envisages up to 7000 new residential properties within the plan. The Northland Structure Plan is in keeping with the both the previous and current State Government plan for Melbourne.

4.

Advertise and conduct a community forum at either the Olympic Leisure Centre or Banyule Community Health Centre to

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

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Ordinary Meeting of Council 07 July 2014

Banyule becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone

New Residential Zones Amendment C100

Shelley Reserve Temporary Shipping Containers

Notice of Motion

Tom Melican

Resolution (CO2014/173)

Theonie Tacticos

Keith Yeo

Completed November 2014

Joel Elbourne

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014

That Council: 1.

Agree to become a Refugee Welcome Zone as a part of the Refugee Council of Australia’s initiative and

Urgent Business

Wayne Phillips

2.

Hold a small event to recognise becoming a Refugee Welcome Zone.

Resolution (CO2014/176)

A 4 year Strategic Planning work program was approved by Council on 15 September 2014.

This included analysis to review the NRZ schedules and progressing a planning scheme amendment to implement Council’s priorities for the NRZ. Analysis is underway and Council will be briefed on the progress in December 2014.

That Council continue to pursue its proposed residential zones as described in Amendment C100 submitted to the Minister by formalising zone boundaries and ‘neutral conversion’ elements within schedules; then proceed as a matter of urgency to a future process to define new elements of schedules in a second stage.

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/209)

Darren Bennett

Allison Beckwith

The Minister referred the NRZ1 & NRZ2 from C100 to the Minister’s Advisory Committee as draft amendment C125. A hearing was held in November and Council requested that C125 not be progressed so Council can complete its own analysis. Their recommendations are expected in early 2015.

Completed - October 2014

That: 1.

A report come back to Council on the granting of a temporary exemption to the conditions of the Sporting Reserve Club User Guide Policy to potentially allow two shipping containers to be installed directly behind the North Heidelberg Club Rooms.

2.

This report is to consider whether the exemption can be considered on the basis of the following conditions being applied: a.

The first container being installed and used by the Club until the proposed storage extension is built. b.

The second container being installed and used by the Bike

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Attachment 1

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6.6

outline the Olympic Village Learning Hub and this proposal with local residents. That all known candidates at the next State Election be invited to attend.

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

Ordinary Meeting of Council 04 August 2014

Heidelberg Stars Soccer Club

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 04 August 2014

Netball Courts at Seddon Reserve

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 August 2014

Review of Residential Parking Permits

Notice of Motion

Attachment 1

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Hut based at Malahang Reserve. c.

The Club and the Bike Hut being made responsible for installation costs, and maintaining the containers in a neat and tidy condition and free from graffiti.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 August 2014

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/250)

Allison Beckwith

Allison Beckwith

Completed – November 2014

Allison Beckwith

Allison Beckwith

Completed – October 2014

David Bailey

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014 Report being prepared for Council meeting on 15 December 2014.

Angela Johnson

Keith Yeo

In Progress – September 2014

That a report be presented to Council to consider options to support the Heidelberg Stars Soccer Club in their endeavours to provide training equipment, safety equipment and canteen equipment.

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/251) That a report be prepared and reported back to Council regarding the proposal of two netball courts without lights on the Southern end of Seddon Reserve including the budget implications of the proposal.

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/268) That a report be presented to Council which investigates and considers future options for the administration and allocation of parking permits through Banyule’s residential parking permit scheme. The report should consider:  The allocation of residential parking permits;  Options for waiving fees for Banyule residents, keeping the scheme as is, or increasing the fees;  Current indicative costs of administering the scheme;  Implications of changing the fee structure and allocation of permits through the scheme; and  Benchmarking the fees charged by comparative and neighbouring Councils.

Real Opportunitie s, Real Jobs

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/269) That Council: 1.

Officers prepare a report for Council consideration on establishing a programme that would provide opportunities for TAFE and university students from Banyule’s Indigenous and migrant communities to gain practical skills and work experience: 

The options explored should include the consideration of

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Letters have been prepared as requested to large local employers and State political parties encouraging involvement in similar programs or feedback on their initiatives.

November 2014 Letters have been sent in September 2014. No response received to date.

Report being prepared and is expected to go

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report renumerated as well as voluntary placements and ensure the skills of individuals are not exploited.

to Council in February 2015.

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2.

Write to the Austin Hospital, Banyule Community Health Centre and Latrobe University, which are major employers in and around Banyule, to seek their support in establishing similarly oriented internships programmes within their organisations.

3.

Write to all State political parties to seek their advice and support in establishing internship programmes across these organisations.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 August 2014

Watsonia RSL Volunteer car parking

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 August 2014

Bolton Street, Eltham Proposed Upgrade

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/270)

David Bailey

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014 Review of car parking for volunteers deferred.

Report to being prepared for Council meeting on 15 December 2014.

David Bailey

Scott Walker

In Progress – November 2014 Letters sent out. Further consideration after State Election to assess proposed funding options.

Trish Hosking

Keith Yeo

In Progress –November 2014

That Council officers investigate and report on parking options for Watsonia RSL Committee Volunteers including consideration of a car parking permit scheme having regard to Council policy for activity centre car parking.

Wayne Phillips

Resolution (CO2014/271) That Council: 1.

Write to the State Opposition seeking further details on their proposal to upgrade Bolton Street including an outline of the scope of works and explanation of what the $10.5 million commitment will be spent on; 2.

Invite representatives of the Victorian Labor Party to meet with Banyule to upgrade Bolton Street, Eltham; 3.

Invite the Shire of Nillumbik Mayor, Shire of Nillumbik Wingrove Ward Councillor and relevant Nillumbik Shire officers to participate in the discussion; and 4.

Express its disappointment that Council has not been consulted in the formation of the Victorian Labor Party’s policy regarding this matter.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 18 August 2014

History of the Olympic Village

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/272) That Council officers investigate and report back to Council on how best to promote the history of the Olympic Village in West

Currently investigating costs involved and available budgets.

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4.

Write to local community leaders to seek their feedback and input.

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6.6

The investigations to include but not limited to:

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 Improving the entrance of the City of Banyule on Southern Road to reflect that the Olympic Village of the XVI Olympiad in Melbourne was situated at this location,  Seeking the appropriate approval to display the Olympic Rings and/or the Melbourne Olympic symbol and the words "Melbourne Olympic Village" on the street signs along with the Banyule Council name and symbol,  Creating billboards around the Olympic Village area to highlight the history of the Village and the Melbourne Games.

These could be used to create a history trail throughout the village,  Installing additional banners around the Olympic Village Green and Shopping Centre; and  Options for a possible name change of the area to Olympic Village to give credence to its history.

Willa Avenue, Viewbank Flooding issues and potential for survey regarding drainage scheme in the area Monthly Financial Report

Notice of Motion

Rosanna Station and Lower Plenty Road pedestrian

Notice of Motion

Steven Briffa

Resolution (CO2014/287)

David Bailey

Scott Walker

Completed – November 2014

Tania O'Reilly

Keith Yeo

Complete September 2014

David Bailey

Scott Walker

In Progress - November 2014 Investigation commenced. Report to be presented to Council in early 2015

That Council survey the owners of properties between Nos. 10 and 26 Martins Lane, Viewbank (inclusive), with regard to participation in a special charge drainage scheme and report back at the appropriate time.

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/305) That Councillors receive the financial report on the state of Council's finances that is currently provided to the Banyule Executive Management Team (EMT) each month. This report should be provided to Councillors within one week of its presentation to EMT.

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/306) That Council investigate the safety of pedestrian movements at the Lower Plenty Road railway crossing and provide a report back to Council which sets out recommendations for the safe management

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report of pedestrian movements.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 15 September 2014

"Resolve Rosanna Road" Petition

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 15 September 2014

Victoria Cross Estate

Notice of Motion

Tom Melican

Resolution (CO2014/307)

David Bailey

Scott Walker

Completed – November 2014

Trish Hosking

Keith Yeo

In Progress – November 2014

6.6

safety

That Council write to Resolve Rosanna Road Incorporated to express support for their proposed petition to State Parliament which demands action to resolve the traffic problems on Rosanna Road including large traffic volumes, trucks, noise, safety and congestion.

Resolution (CO2014/308)

This is currently under investigation with the Parks Department.

That: 1.

Council investigate and work with the appropriate authorities regarding how better to honour and recognise the recipients (the recipients being Jacka, Cherry, Dunstan, McNarmara, Joynt, Grieve, Ruthvern, Dwyer and Kenna) of the Victoria Cross (VC) in namely World War 1 (known then as The Great War) in the area locally known as the Victoria Cross Estate”.

2.

Attachment 1

Craig Langdon

A report be presented back to Council and include:

a.

Using the Victoria Cross symbol (see Figure 1) and the expression "Victoria Cross Estate" on all the street signs within the estate. Approval maybe required. b.

Creating billboards to be located in the various public places within the Victoria Cross Estate with pictures of all those honoured and the details of actions and life stories. The possible locations being the large roundabout outside the Railway Station, Cherry Street Avenue of Honour (approval from the City of Darebin will be required), the parks/playgrounds, shopping centre, the YMCA etc. c.

Constructing a pathway along the Darebin Council side of Cherry Street. There is currently a "goat track" and seating along the roadway. This is within the City of Darebin and funding should be sought from them. Banyule may contribute like it did along Kingsbury Drive. d.

Whether the VC Estate was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and whether we should honour him at the same time. e.

The ability for some proposed works to be completed by

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report ANZAC next year and the remainder in the future budgets.

Ward Newsletter

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

6.6

Ordinary Meeting of Council 15 September 2014

Resolution (CO2014/309)

Trish Hosking

Keith Yeo

Completed - October 2014

Trish Hosking

Keith Yeo

Complete - November 2014

Kellie O'Shea

Keith Yeo

Complete. October 2014

Theonie Tacticos

Allison Beckwith

Complete – November 2014

That: 1.

Council issue the final Ward Newsletters for 2014 prior to the caretaker period of the State Election to avoid any appearance of political interference and ensure as always Council continues to advocate on behalf of local residents on issues of importance.

2.

A report be prepared, giving consideration to future Ward Newsletters being delivered by Australia Post.

Buy Local Campaign

Ordinary Meeting of Council 06 October 2014

Mayoral Election 2014

Attachment 1

Ordinary Meeting of Council 06 October 2014

Ordinary Meeting of Council 06 October 2014

Notice of Motion

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2014/334) That Council promote a campaign of buying locally in the lead-up to Christmas 2014.

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/336) That Council: 1.

Call a Special Council meeting to be held on Tuesday 28 October 2014 for the purpose of holding the Mayoral election for the 2014/15 year.

2.

Give notice of the bringing forward of the Mayoral election from 17 November 2014 to 28 October 2014.

Advocacy on International Funds Transfer for the Somali Community in Banyule

Urgent Business

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/337) That Council: 1.

Recognise the impact that recent changes in banking practices adopted by the major Australian Banks is having on the ability of local Somali community members to remit funds to their families and loved ones in Somalia; 2.

Write to the Prime Minister and the responsible Federal Government Minister on this matter to seek their advice and support in addressing this issue; and 3.

Write to the Honourable Kevin Andrews MP, the

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

Ordinary Meeting of Council 06 October 2014

Banyule's Commitment to a Harmonious and Multicultural Community

Urgent Business

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/338)

Theonie Tacticos

Allison Beckwith

Completed – November 2014

Geoff Glynn

Geoff Glynn

Complete. November 2014

That Council:

6.6

Honourable Jenny Macklin MP and any other key stakeholders to seek their advice and support on this matter.

1.

Condemn the disappointing behaviour of a small minority within our community for attacking female Islamic community members for wearing head scarves in public.

2.

Recognise that this behaviour does not represent the views of the overwhelming majority of community members in Banyule who take pride in our harmonious and multicultural community.

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3.

Through newspaper articles in the Leader papers showcase our harmonious and multicultural community and the work we are undertaking as a Council to promote cultural harmony. These adverts should invite all residents to attend the Malahang Festival and to visit the cultural harmony tent that will be in operation at the festival and costs form part of the current operating budget.

4.

Through the Mayor, Community Programs Portfolio Councillor and Chair of the Multicultural Advisory Committee formally invite leaders within our Islamic and Somali communities to a dinner hosted by Council to discuss their issues and concerns with Councillors. This should occur at the next available pre-briefing dinner.

5.

Council, through the Multicultural Advisory Committee, consider hosting a community forum on this issue.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 20 October 2014

Street Furniture Inspections

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/361) That Council officers investigate and refer funding for budget consideration in the 2015 /16 budget process for undertaking proactive inspections of all street furniture across the municipality.

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Item: 6.6 Signage

Urgent Business

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/363)

Trish Hosking

Keith Yeo

Completed - November 2014

Theonie Tacticos

Allison Beckwith

Completed – November 2014

Allison Beckwith

Allison Beckwith

In Progress – November 2014 Information was prepared for Councillor Briefing on 8 December 2014.

Geoff Glynn

Geoff Glynn

Complete. November 2014

That

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Ordinary Meeting of Council 20 October 2014

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

1.

Council seeks approval from the responsible authorities where relevant to install billboards with the following messages and at the following locations: "Banyule Council supports a Police Station in West Heidelberg" - Southern Road near the Darebin Creek; "We need a new school" - the corner of Banksia Street and Oriel Road;

Attachment 1

"Banyule Council supports a 40k Zone for this Shopping Centre but we need VicRoads Approval" - East Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe and Rosanna Shopping Centres.

2.

The costs for the boards be included in Councils Communications budget.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 10 November 2014

Compact with Somali Community

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 10 November 2014

Council Assisted Organisation s

Notice of Motion

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/388) That Council refer the matter to the next Multicultural Committee Meeting on the 20 November and that the concept be discussed at the dinner with Somali Community to be held on 17 November 2014.

Rick Garotti

Resolution (CO2014/389) That Council officers prepare a report on all of the organisations, including peak bodies, industry associations and service providers, that Council provides funding to on an ongoing basis within one month of this meeting.

The report should be prepared in a table format that describes each organisation, the amount of funding allocated to them in the 2014-15 budget and a brief summary of what the funding is used for by the respective organisations.

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Burgundy Street, Heidelberg,

Notice of Motion

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2014/390) That Council officers investigate and refer funding for budget

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Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report

Footpath Rehabilitatio n Works

consideration in the 2015 /16 budget process for rehabilitating the footpath in Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, where the recent gas works have occurred.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 10 November 2014

Annual Christmas Carols

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 10 November 2014

Establishme nt of a Volunteer Awards Working Group

Notice of Motion

Ordinary Meeting of Council 10 November 2014

Multicultural Citizen of the Year

Notice of Motion

Jenny Mulholland

Resolution (CO2014/391)

Darren Bennett

Allison Beckwith

In Progress November 2014 Officers have undertaken an evaluation of previous Carols and are currently preparing a report.

Frances Gianinotti

Allison Beckwith

Complete November 2014

Frances Gianinotti

Allison Beckwith

November 2014 Category to be included in the current category list and criteria developed accordingly for the next Awards in 2015.

Trish Hosking

Keith Yeo

In Progress – November 2014 Investigations are ongoing with Community Programs in relation to this proposed project.

That Council officers provide a report on options to hold the annual Christmas Carols event/s across the municipality.

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/392)

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/393) 1.

That Council establish an annual award honouring the outstanding work of a resident to enhance multiculturalism and promote harmony within the City of Banyule.

Seniors Booklet

Notice of Motion

Craig Langdon

Resolution (CO2014/394) 1.

That Council investigates the introduction of a Banyule Seniors Booklet.

The booklet to include: All the services offered by Council to its retired and senior citizens; Services provided by the other levels of Government; Council's planned activities & events; Advertising discounts at local shopping centres for seniors; Promoting our local RSL's in their welfare work, their activities and discounts for seniors; Contact points for the hospitals, age care facilities, emergency phone numbers, Councillors and relevant Council services; and Any other information which may be deemed helpful.

2.

That a report be brought back to Council outlining the

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That Council establishes a Working Group including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Councillor for Community Programs and relevant Council Officers to review and allocate the various awards and honours associated with the Volunteer Award Night.

2.

That the Award be presented to the resident at the Volunteer Ball similar to the other awards like Citizen of the year.

Ordinary Meeting of Council 10 November 2014

6.6

November 2014

Item: 6.6

Attachment 1: Councillor Motions Update Report feasibility of the proposal. If adopted the first booklet to be ready for next year’s Seniors events in October.

Extention of Time request to Planning Permit P426/11 at 198 Sherbourne Road, Montmorenc y

Attachment 1

6.6

Ordinary Meeting of Council 17 November 2014

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Urgent Business

Wayne Phillips

Resolution (CO2014/413)

Joel Elbourne

Scott Walker

Completed - November 2014

The matter be put to the Development Planning unit to reconsider its position on the extension of time request with consideration of supporting the proposal based on the additional information presented at the meeting of 14 November 2014.

Darebin City Council (July 2014) Darebin Inclusion & Equity Policy (Benefits of Achieving Equity and Inclusion) www.businessdictionary.com. dated accessed 31 July 2014.

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World Health Organization WHO (2014) Social Determinants of Health Key Concepts http://www.who.int/social_determinants/thecommission/finalreport/key_concepts/en/ dated accessed 31 July 2014.

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Social Determinants of Health Alliance (2014) Closing the gap in a generation: Health equity through action on the social determinants of health http://www.socialdeterminants.org.au/ dated accessed 31 July 2014. v

Department of Human Services (2001) Environments for Health p.19 dated accessed 31 July 2014.

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