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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND WELL-BEINGTHROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY SERVICES THATARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALLIdentification, enhancement and preservation of aspects of cultural significanceEnhanced physical activity and volunteeringEnhanced community well-being through the provision of targeted programsDelivery of high quality services which respond to the needs of the communityOUTCOMES 2008/09Work commenced to develop an Information, Communication and Technology Plan to provide aclear framework on the future development of information systems and how these can supportStrategic Plan outcomes.Shire of Mundaring Strategic Transport Plan was developed and endorsed by Council.Implemented a centralised automated facility recreation and leisure booking system.Appointed a dedicated booking officer.Sponsorship and partnership of the Hills Sports Star of the Year Awards.Community swap meet calendar increased from five to nine dates.Cultural Plan adopted, following community consultation over a number of years.Seniors Week events held to celebrate the achievements and contributions of seniors to thelocal community.Libraries had almost 9000 active members, with 318,136 items borrowed, approximately sevenpercent more than 2007/08.A Books-on-Wheels service provided for people unable to come to the library due to illness ordisability. Staff began an outreach service for residents at Yallambee Village.Mundaring Toy Library provided about 100 families with low cost access to more than 1300 toys.A new annex was constructed to expand toy storage/display capabilities. Short-term casualmemberships were introduced to cater for children visiting from other areas.The Hub of the Hills continued to develop as a community centre with a diverse range of activitiesand events. The Active Ageing Network planned and delivered an annual program of events.Events hosted for the first time included the Hub Art Show and the Aboriginal Seniors Day. Newgroups operating under the Active Ageing Network included Mundaring Community Men’s Shedand the ‘Heartists’.Parent & Adolescent Counselling Service continued contact with a wide range of agencies andschools. Referrals received for clients needing counselling for a range of issues, including helpingresolve family conflict, troubles at school, issues with the justice system, anger managementproblems, grief and loss struggles.Sawyers Valley Primary School received the Milestone Volunteer Grant, with $2500 goingtowards their 125th anniversary celebrations.Page 14 Shire of Mundaring Annual Report 2009
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4Allocated more than $10,000 (in total) to 27 community groupsthrough the Quick Grants Program.Provided seed funding to nine community groups:Glen Forrest Sports Club $1414Mt Helena residents and Ratepayers $3000Greenmount P&C $3000Bailup Park Equestrian $3000Chidlow Playgroup $773Glen Forrest Scouts $2340Parkerville Playgroup $2041Mundaring P&C $2600Stoneville Bush Fire Brigade $3000Financially assisted several community organisations including theMundaring Art Centre, Mundaring Tourism Association, Mundaringand Hills Historical Society, Katharine Susannah PrichardFoundation and the Hills Community Support Group. DarlingtonArt Festival, Swan View Agricultural Show and Chidlow Show werealso supported.Hosted the 2008 Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration, which wasattended by 68 volunteers and their families from more than 35community groups.Held a subsidised volunteer first aid course for local volunteers.Sixteen volunteers from 15 community groups attended theaccredited, basic resuscitation and general first aid course.Expanded the volunteer section on the Shire’s website to providedetailed information for those requiring volunteers. An ‘InspirationZone’ page featured local volunteers’ inspirational stories.Bilgoman Aquatic Centre had a slight increase on last year’sattendances with 83,320 visits. More than 23,000 studentsparticipated in swimming lessons, carnivals and general training.Private lessons by pool staff saw an increase in both swim lessonsand participants in the squad training.Midvale Early Childhood and Parenting Centre (MECPC) achieveda high rating during the Quality Assurance Accreditation process.It supported numerous community events through involvementin Child Protection Week, Children’s Week and NAIDOC Week.MECPC’s achievements in community development wereshowcased at the WA Early Education and Care Conference andat the Department for Communities Integrated Services Forum.East Metro and Midlands Inclusion Support Agency (EMMISA)secured a three-year contract to continue providing professionalsupport for local child care services to enable them to includechildren with additional needs. EMMISA focuses on inclusionreadiness and staff capacity building in child care settings such asLong Day Care, Family Day Care, Outside of School Hours Careand Vacation Care. More than 140 services were provided withinclusion support last year, which ensured more than 200 childrenwith additional needs inclusion into care.Eastern Region Family Day Care Scheme (ERFDCS) achieveda high rating during the Quality Assurance Accreditation process.Shire of Mundaring Annual Report 2009 Page 15
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