Develop a new performing 2016 arts in Burwood Park that can be used by the general community for activities such as Tai Chi and organised events such as jazz and other musical performances, musical theatre and outdoor cinema. Develop new arts Utilise arts initiatives to help Research the use of arts Ongoing projects as a means address broader community and cultural projects as of tackling social needs and contemporary opportunities for increased issues. social needs and issues. social participation, cultural understandings and as a therapeutic tool. Consider the use of further 2017 murals in identified to deter graffiti. Work collaboratively with Work in partnership with Ongoing external organisations and community groups, arts groups on cultural arts Organisations projects to address identified and educational institutions social needs and issues. to address issues such as mental health, social isolation whilst increasing students’ skills/experience through professionally delivered art programmes. Identify and Work collaboratively with Work with internal 2016 encourage awareness internal and external departments and local of Burwood’s local stakeholders to implement communities to identify the creative and cultural initiatives that encourage a unique culture of specific identities. creative and cultural identity locations in Burwood. that is unique to Burwood. Develop and implement a 2017 plan to showcase the unique local cultures through creative expression, including through the design of infrastructure and streetscapes. Build upon existing Utilise Burwood Library and Investigate opportunities for 2016 opportunities for Community Hub and other using storytelling to literary expression in local literary resources to enhance Harmony Day and the Burwood area. develop opportunities for International Women’s Day creative literacy programs. programs. Review literature-related 2017 activities being delivered in other similar libraries and consider implementing in Burwood. Investigate partnership 2017 opportunities to enhance literacy experiences in the Burwood Community
Develop a new performing arts in Burwood Park that can be used by the general community for activities such as Tai Chi and organised events such as jazz and other musical performances, musical theatre and outdoor cinema. 2016 Develop new arts projects as a means of tackling social issues. Utilise arts initiatives to help address broader community needs and contemporary social needs and issues. Research the use of arts and cultural projects as opportunities for increased social participation, cultural understandings and as a therapeutic tool. Ongoing Consider the use of further murals in identified to deter graffiti. 2017 Work collaboratively with external organisations and arts groups on cultural arts projects to address identified social needs and issues. Work in partnership with community groups, Organisations and educational institutions to address issues such as mental health, social isolation whilst increasing students’ skills/experience through professionally delivered art programmes. Ongoing Identify and encourage awareness of Burwood’s local creative and cultural identities. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to implement initiatives that encourage a creative and cultural identity that is unique to Burwood. Work with internal departments and local communities to identify the unique culture of specific locations in Burwood. 2016 Develop and implement a plan to showcase the unique local cultures through creative expression, including through the design of infrastructure and streetscapes. 2017 Build upon existing opportunities for literary expression in the Burwood area. Utilise Burwood Library and Community Hub and other local literary resources to develop opportunities for creative literacy programs. Investigate opportunities for using storytelling to enhance Harmony Day and International Women’s Day programs. 2016 Review literature-related activities being delivered in other similar libraries and consider implementing in Burwood. 2017 Investigate partnership opportunities to enhance literacy experiences in the Burwood Community 2017