Support older residents through the Age-friendly Champion Program to be active participants in the process of planning and implementing actions which will enable people to stay connected to their community as they age. Lead, support and improve Council's community engagement and consultation processes to ensure that the views and needs of the community are reflected in Council's prioritisation and service delivery (including technology opportunities) Develop and implement the next 4 year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan, which reflects Council’s stated commitment to Indigenous Australians and current community aspirations. Provide and promote services and opportunities that are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across the municipality Continue to plan and deliver Banyule’s Services consultation and partnership initiatives, including: Youth Summit 2017/2018 YouthFest 2017. Review Council's Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) and develop and implement the next 4 year for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan Disability & Inclusion Plan LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Intersex) Plan Multicultural Plan Support Council's Advisory Committees to enable broader participation in Council’s planning processes. 4.2 Advocate for our community Our focus areas We will: 4.2.1 Work in partnership with community, groups, local agencies and different levels of government to advocate for improved services, infrastructure and social outcomes 4.2.2 Work with the community to identify and plan for key advocacy issues 4.2.3 Pursue appropriate and sustainable funding and service arrangements with and federal government to minimise cost shifting. Key Initiatives Actively participate in the review of the Local Government Act 1989 Represent to our community the effects of cost shifting from other levels of government and its impact on Banyule
Support older residents through the Age-friendly Champion Program to be active participants in the process of planning and implementing actions which will enable people to stay connected to their community as they age. Lead, support and improve Council's community engagement and consultation processes to ensure that the views and needs of the community are reflected in Council's prioritisation and service delivery (including technology opportunities) Develop and implement the next 4 year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan, which reflects Council’s stated commitment to Indigenous Australians and current community aspirations. Provide and promote services and opportunities that are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across the municipality Continue to plan and deliver Banyule’s Services consultation and partnership initiatives, including: Youth Summit 2017/2018 YouthFest 2017. Review Council's Inclusion, Access and Equity Framework (IAEF) and develop and implement the next 4 year for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan Disability & Inclusion Plan LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Intersex) Plan Multicultural Plan Support Council's Advisory Committees to enable broader participation in Council’s planning processes. 4.2 Advocate for our community Our focus areas We will: 4.2.1 Work in partnership with community, groups, local agencies and different levels of government to advocate for improved services, infrastructure and social outcomes 4.2.2 Work with the community to identify and plan for key advocacy issues 4.2.3 Pursue appropriate and sustainable funding and service arrangements with and federal government to minimise cost shifting. Key Initiatives Actively participate in the review of the Local Government Act 1989 Represent to our community the effects of cost shifting from other levels of government and its impact on Banyule