2016-07-12 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

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Current and Proposed Actions                                                                                                      Lead Agency                                                  Resources Required
 Key Initiative 1: Actively encourage the establishment of social enterprises in the Shire
 PY Explore opportunities for expansion of Social Enterprise and the creation of new social enterprises to increase employment   17/18    Council - Community Services                                  For consideration in 17/18 budget process
         opportunities
         Collaborate with Social Traders and Social Ventures to assist identification of potential social enterprise partner opportunities 18/19 Council - Community Services                           For consideration in 18/19 budget process
         that will assist the most vulnerable in our Shire

 Key Initiative 2: Improve and advocate for inclusive access to public places, spaces and services
 P| In consultation with community groups and individuals who experience difficulties accessing public spaces, identify key areas for }17/18 Council - Community Development and Planning & Infrastructure |Core budget
         improvement in service provision and public area access
         Identify opportunities to make changes (or advocate) for improved outcomes for people who experience difficulty in accessing |17/18 Council - Community Development                            Core budget
         services or spaces in Noosa Shire
 Key Initiative 3: Work with traditional owners and the local indigenous community and value their needs and views in policy development
 P| Identify traditional owners and representatives of the local indigenous community and establish respectful dialogue                   Council - Community Development & Strategic Planning &        Core budget
                                                                                                                                           Libraries and Galleries
         Provide and formalise opportunities in council policy development processes to engage with traditional owners and the local 17/18 Council - Community Development & Strategic Planning         Core budget
         indigenous community.
 Key Initiative 4: Development a social procurement policy and incorporate social benefit criterion into Council’s procurement processes
li. __| Establish a database of the social enterprises operating within the Shire (through CPRT and service mapping              17/18    _|Council - Community Development & Procurement
 ii. |Develop a social procurement policy that encourages the development of local social enterprises                            17/18    Council - Community Development & Procurement
  nh     Review pilot Social Procurement café enterprise in Cooroy Library                                                       18/19    [Council - Libraries & Galleries                              Core budget
 Key Initiative 5: Advocate to Federal and State Governments for increased support for social service provision where need and gaps arise                                                                                                     ee
 P| Identify key state and federal government departments with responsibility for social issues affecting the Noosa community and |16/17  Council - Mayor, Councillors, CEO, Directors                  Core budget
         establish and/or maintain a strategic relationships
ho       Through the CPRT, identify opportunities for advocacy on Noosa Shire's priority social issues                           17/18    Council - Community Services                                  Core budget
 Key Initiative 6: Plan for an increase in the numbers of elderly people living independent
 li. [Deliver programs and services which support older people living independently though Council libraries                              Council - Libraries & Galleries and Community Facilities
ho       Ensure the planning scheme allows for housing, services and infrastructure that supports aged persons                   17/18    Council - Strategic Planning                                  Core budget
 Key Initiative 7: Advocate for increased flexible respite opportunities for the frail aged and people with a disability
 P| Work with key stakeholders in respite service provision in Noosa and the broader Sunshine Coast region to deliver coordinated |17/18  Council - Community Development & Community Facilities        Core budget
         service provision for frail aged or people with a disabili
oo Investigate opportunities to increase the availability of accommodation for adults with a disability, i.e. share-mates rental 17/18    Council - Community Development & Strategic Planning          Core budget
         initiative

 Key Initiative 8: 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
  Zz     Identify key stakeholders for implementation of major social reforms through CPRT, service mapping and sector consultation 16/17 Council - Community Development & Community Facilities        Core budget
 Key Initiative 9: Undertake a Housing Needs Analysis to inform planning and future advocacy
 PY Complete a Noosa Housing Needs analysis in consultation with key stakeholders                                                16/17 —_ |Council - Strategic Planning                                 New Initiative 16/17 budget

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