2015-12-08 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              8 DECEMBER 2015


Generally, those individuals and organisations who responded to the opportunity for input to the
draft Social Strategy were complimentary and supportive of the proposed directions contained in
it. Generally, they viewed it as an opportunity to complement the economic development strategy
and an opportunity to partner with Council on key initiatives. Some minor amendments to the text,
key initiatives and statistics were made in response to the feedback provided.

This included:
 Additional statistics and a commentary being added to the Key Facts section which has been
   renamed Community snapshot
 Recognising the potential for new technologies to integrate and deliver services
 The need for improved coordination and collection of local data to better inform evidenced-
   based social planning, advocacy and resource allocation
 Acknowledging the role local artists and arts organisations play in community wellbeing and
   supporting individuals to develop skills and careers in the arts
 The creation of a One Stop Shop Community Hub new initiative bringing multiple service
   agencies under one roof
 Reinforcing Council’s role in the implementation of the Strategy

Next steps

Following adoption of the Social Strategy an implementation plan will be prepared in early 2016
detailing a three year action plan, proposed funding initiatives that can be considered during budget
development, and key performance indicators to measure the achievements and effectiveness of
the policies and programs outlined in the plan.


Previous Council Consideration

Ordinary Meeting, 24 September 2015, Item 3, Page 4
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the Infrastructure and
Services Committee Meeting dated 15 September 2015 and
A.    Approve the “Draft Noosa Social Strategy” for the purpose of public exhibition and comment;
      and
B.    Request the Chief Executive Officer to collate and consider feedback received as part of the
      consultation undertaken for further consideration of the Noosa Social Strategy by Council.

Ordinary Meeting, 18 December 2014, Item 3, Page 3
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 9 December 2014 and
A.    Agree that work commence on developing a new Noosa Social Plan 2016 -2023
B.    Approve the proposed membership of the Noosa Social Plan Reference Group as per
      Attachment 1.


Finance & Risk

The cost of implementing the key initiatives in this strategy is beyond the capacity of Council alone.
To this end, Council will be seeking partnerships and strategic alliances with external agencies,
businesses, community groups and individuals to achieve our goals.




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