2015-12-08 I&S Committee - Item 5 - Attach 1 - NOOSA SOCIAL STRATEGY

Key Initiatives

•   Actively encourage the establishment of social enterprises in the Shire.

•   Improve and advocate for inclusive access to public places, spaces and services.

•   Work with traditional owners and the local indigenous community add value their
    needs and views in policy development.

•   Develop a social procurement policy and incorporate social benefit criterion into
    Council’s procurement processes.

•   Advocate to Federal and State Governments for increased support for social service
    provision where need and gaps arise.

•   Plan for an increased numbers of elderly people living independent.

•   Advocate for increased flexible respite opportunities for the frail aged and people
    with a disability.

•   Work with the community and relevant Federal and State Government agencies to
    assist the implementation of major social reforms such as the National Disability
    Insurance Scheme and Domestic Violence initiatives.

•   Undertake a Housing Needs Analysis to inform planning and future advocacy

•   Work with government agencies, not-for-profit organisations and the business sector
    to explore innovative ways of tackling housing affordability.

•   Encourage inclusive practices in community and commercial activities to ensure
    everyone, regardless of their abilities or challenges, is able to participate in
    community life.

•   Continue to facilitate improvements in public transport, walking and cycling facilities
    to lessen dependency on private vehicles.




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