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1. Background:

The Community Plan provides a single reference plan for each Central Desert community, outlining priorities for the financial year, services delivered in the community and Local Authority projects. The community’s Local Authority oversees all priorities, services and projects.

2. Local Authority Members:

The following are the Laramba Local Authority members:Chair: Irene Floyd Deputy Chair: Adrian DixonAppointed Members: Debbie Williams, Huckitta Lynch, Peter Stafford, Ron Hagan, Lana FieldElected Member (Ward Councillors): Cr Adrian Dixon (President), Cr Benedy Bird, Cr James Glenn, Cr Marlene Tilmouth

3. Community Staff Profile:

As at March 2017, the percentage of Indigenous staff employed by Council in Laramba was 78.7%.

4. Purpose:

The purpose of the Community Plan is to document Council’s planned works, timeframes and activities in the financial year. This will ensure Council actions are targeted to achieve maximum benefit for the community.

4.1 Community PrioritiesThis section outlines community priorities identified for 2017/18. The Council will use these priorities to inform its Regional Plan and undertakecommunity projects throughout the year where funding is available.

4.2 Council ServicesThis section outlines the key services provided by Council in the community, who is responsible for delivering the service and timeframes for delivery.

4.3 Local Authority ProjectsThis section provides a snapshot of the community’s Local Authority projects. Projects are chosen and monitored by the Local Authority, project-managed by Council and funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

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4.1 Community PrioritiesAt the end of each financial year Council conducts community planning consultation sessions in each of the nine major communities. Council officers record each community’s priorities and provide this information to the Regional Council. The Regional Council then uses the information to create its Regional Plan for the next financial year. The Local Authority monitors progress on priorities throughout the year.

4.1.1 – Community PrioritiesThe ideas in Table 1 (p. 4) were gathered through community planning consultation sessions held in all communities between February and June 2016. Ideas were then voted on to establish the community’s priorities for 2016/17. Each priority has been linked with one of Council’s Strategic Goals (listed below) and one or more responsible area has been assigned. In 2017, consultation has been undertaken with Local Authorities to refine plans for the 2017/18 financial year.

COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC GOALS

Goal 1: Social and CulturalGoal 2: Physical AssetsGoal 3: EconomyGoal 4: EnvironmentGoal 5: Management and Governance

KEYCommunity Services DirectorateCorporate Services DirectorateWorks and Infrastructure DirectorateCombination of DirectoratesNorthern Territory Government

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TABLE 1 – COMMUNITY PRIORITIES FOR 2017/18

Community Priorities Community Priorities (1 = High Priority)

Council Regional Priority in 2017/18

Strategic Goal

Directorate Section

Replacement of community water source pipeline

1 - 1 NTG Power & Water

More solar lighting in community

1 - 2 Works and Infrastructure Street Lighting

Fencing at residences and public areas

1 Yes 2 Works and Infrastructure/NTG

Infrastructure Project Management

Gym at Sport and Recreation shed

1 - 2 Community Services Youth Sport and Recreation

Centrelink improved service / more frequent visits and support

1 - 1 Works and Infrastructure / Australian Government

Service Management

Shade and seating across sporting areas

1 - 2 Works and Infrastructure / Community Services

Infrastructure Project Management / Youth Sportand Recreation

Graves: headstones of concrete, painted details

1 - 1 Works and Infrastructure/Community Services

Cemetery Management/Community Development Program

Bitumen from entry gate and improved internal roads

1 - 2 Works and Infrastructure Roads

More sport and recreation equipment

1 - 2 Community Services Youth Sport and Recreation

Community Development Program ranger program

1 - 4 Community Services Community Development Program

Day Patrol for youth and community

1 Yes 1 Community Services Community Safety Patrol

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Technical skills and training (school partnership)

2 - 1 NTG Dept. Education

Water Tanks for greening the community (not for human consumption)

2 - 4 Works and Infrastructure / Community Services

Infrastructure Project Management / Youth Sportand Recreation

Speed bumps 2 - 2 Works and Infrastructure Traffic Management

More frequent grading of non-council roads (Station road, Pulardi road etc)

3 - 2 NTG

Community Development Program welding courses

3 - 2 Community Services Community Development Program

Community Development Program cultural business

3 - 1 Community Services Community Development Program

Community Safety Patrol to work across communities for thebigger events eg- sports weekends.

3 - 1 Community Services Community Safety Patrol

Community Development Program to assist Council with waste management

3 Yes 4 Works and Infrastructure / Community Services

Waste Management / Community Development Program

Community Development Program school attendance patrols

3 - 1 Community Services Community Development Program

Teaching kids to be responsible 3 Yes 1 Community Services Youth and Communities

Community to pay childcare contributions for service

3 - 1 Community Services Children’s Services

Scoreboard for oval 3 - 1 Community Services Youth, Sport and Recreation

Sporting area perimeter fence 3 - 2 Works and Infrastructure / Infrastructure Project

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Community Services Management / Community Development Program

Pram pathways / walkways 3 - 1/2 Works and Infrastructure Infrastructure Project Management// CommunityDevelopment Program

Rubbish in yards 3 Yes 4 Works and Infrastructure Waste Management

*Items in Italics are priorities chosen by the Regional Council as region-wide priorities for 2016/17. These have been revised by the Local Authority for the 2017/18 financial year.

4.1.2 – Priorities for the Central Desert for 2017/18The priorities were identified by Councillors at the Regional Planning Day on 20 May 2016. Councillors looked at the ideas gathered by communities during the community planning sessions and grouped like-ideas together. Based on these groupings, Councillors identified the areas of highest priority for the region in 2016/17. These were narrowed down to 10 ideas for the region in 2016/17 and have been refined by the Local Authority for 2017/18.

TABLE 2 - CENTRAL DESERT REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR 2017/18

Councillor votes tallied Priority

9 Litter dumping and car bodies8 Kids, drugs and community safety

8 Animal management7 Small business Development (e.g. tow trucks)

6 Fencing4 Speed bumps

3 AFL support2 More employment

2 Playgrounds2 Airstrips

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4.1.3 - Projects identified for Community Development Program (CDP)The CDP provides job seekers living in remote areas with opportunities to gain local employment and skills to match local jobs. Projects and activities identified by community members for CDP participants to undertake in 2017/18 are outlined below.

TABLE 23– CDP PROJECTS FOR 2017/18

Community Priority CDP Project / Activity

Cultural skills (Intergenerational Model) Activities run by elders

Arts and culture activities

Visits to country (e.g collecting beads, bush medicine)Bush Tucker and Medicine Garden

Pathways and walkways Laying pathways

Employment Job Readiness activity to build the skills, develop and encourage participants to become job ready and apply for positions.

Training and development White card course

Small engines course

Waste ManagementChainsawHorticulture/landscaping/water usage awarenessFire preparednessJob Readiness

4.2 Council ServicesThe Local Authority monitors Council service delivery via consultation with community members and updates provided at Local Authority meetings in the Council Services Report. Service delivery is dependent on resources being available.

4.2.1 – Council Service DeliveryThe table below outlines the key services provided by Council in Laramba, and how that service will be delivered.

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Table 4 – Council Services on Community

# Action Item

Governance

ServiceProfile

Support the operations of Local Authorities and Council supported Committees to ensure effective decision making and to facilitate statutory compliance and transparency.

Civic and Community Events

ServiceProfile

To support community planned and run events during school or public holidays through Council sponsorship and local staff support where requested and viable.

Waste Management

ServiceProfile

Collection and disposal of domestic, commercial and industrial waste in communities and outstationsManagement of landfill, waste transfer (including car bodies) and other waste related facilities and programs

Cemetery

ServiceProfile

Management of local cemeteries including:Maintenance of cemetery surrounds and fencing; Preparation of burial plots; Maintenance of a Burial Register.

Community Parks and Sporting Facilities

ServiceProfile

Identification, development and maintenance of Council:Parks and sporting grounds; Public open space; Other recreation spaces

Council Service Management

ServiceProfile

Delivering core servicesDeliver Council administrative functionsSupport the delivery of agency servicesLiaising with government and NGO stakeholdersSupport local advisory boards and community development activitiesResponding to service delivery requests and complaintsSupport Council staff and enhance retention and job satisfaction.

Internal Road Maintenance

Service Maintenance of internal sealed and unsealed roads including:

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# Action Item

Profile Repairing potholes; Shoulder repairs; Resealing of bitumen roads; Grading unsealed roads; Re-sheeting of unsealed roads; Sealing key unsealed roads if funds permit

Fleet and Plant Management

ServiceProfile

Manage and maintain Council's fleet of vehicles, plant & equipment requirements, including depot operations.

Fire Hazard Management

ServiceProfile

Control of vegetation and weeds around council controlled roads and facilities, including the maintenance of fire breaks around the community, plus vegetation and weed control around council-managed facilities.

Infrastructure Project Management

ServiceProfile

Seek funding to upgrade community facilities in CDRC Service Delivery Centers and project manage any construction projects within theCouncil.

Asset Management

ServiceProfile

Development of long term asset management plans for all Council owned or controlled assets.Key activities include:• Preparation of an asset inventory for all categories of assets.• Valuation of assets.• Development of long term maintenance and replacement programs.

Animal Management

ServiceProfile

Implementation of Dog Management Program for the care and management of dogs to protect the health, safety, and environment of the community.

Community Development Program

ServiceProfile

C D P s u p p o r t s j o b s e e k e r s t o b u i l d s k i l l s , a d d r e s s b a r r i e r s a n d c o n t r i b u t e t o t h e i r c o m m u n i t i e s t h r o u g h a r a n g e o f f l e x i b l e a c t i v i t i e s . I t i s d e s i g n e d a r o u n d t h e u n i q u e s o c i a l a n d l a b o u r m a r k e t c o n d i t i o n s f o u n d i n r e m o t e A u s t r a l i a a n d i s a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t o f i n c r e a s i n g e m p l o y m e n t .

Community Housing

ServiceProfile

Community housing services are not provided by Council.

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# Action Item

Postal Service

ServiceProfile

Deliver postal services in accordance with the Australia Post servicing agreement.

Aged and Disability Care

ServiceProfile

Aged and Disability Care aims to provide a range of high quality services that support older adults, people with disabilities and their carers to live in their own home environment and community. Our services will be culturally appropriate and promote capacity with a whole of community focus.

Childcare

ServiceProfile

- Long Day Care - The delivery of Long Day Care services to offer quality Early Childhood educational programs to encourage parent participation in the workforce and general family wellbeing.- Crèche - Establish and coordinate Early Childhood crèche services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children and families - Playgroup - To introduce and engage young families into early education programs, offering links to family support systems and positive parenting activities.

School Nutrition

ServiceProfile

School Nutrition Program - Establishment and coordination of a school nutrition program, ensuring children who attend school get healthy and nutritious food

Youth Development

ServiceProfile

The Youth, Sport and Recreation Program delivers a combination of after school, vacation care, youth, sport, recreation, art and cultural activities in partnership with other agencies, organisations and service providers in the region. The program has a primary focus on youth diversion.

Centrelink

ServiceProfile

This funding enables Centrelink customers in remote Indigenous communities to access Centrelink services.

Community Safety Patrol

ServiceProfile

Provision of Community Safety Patrol services in all communities to:• Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of families, youth and individuals

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# Action Item

Support the Council’;s School Attendance Policy by assisting youth to return home at night and get to school in the morning;

• Increase personal and community safety; and• Assist people at risk to return home or receive care,, including intoxicated people, juveniles, victims of violence and the homeless.

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4.3 Local Authority Projects The $ 38,267 allocated to the Council for Laramba Local Authority Projects each financial year by the DLGCS must to be spent within

two years.

The Local Authority consults with community members to identify key community projects and allocate funding. Projects chosen should to improve community life and wellbeing. Projects are monitored by the Local Authority and progress reports are provided by the RSM at every Local Authority meeting. The RSM is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the projects within available Council resources.

Table 5 – Snapshot of Laramba Local Authority Projects in progress as at 20 May 2017

YearCommunity Plan Area Project Estimated cost Comments

2016/17 Sport and recreation Build a ramp off the recreation hall (side door)

$4,000

Sport and recreation Add external lighting to the recreational hall

$2,000

Sport and recreation Concrete slab for shipping container $5,000

Repair community washing machine,coin box & replace tokens

$2,000

Sport and recreation Bracket shelving and security locks for equipment shed

$2,100

Works Mobile BBQ (trailer modified bbq) $5,000(approx)

Sport and recreation Concrete slab for the dance area of the recreational hall

$10,000

Remaining funds to be spent on seating around sporting facilities

$8,167

TOTAL ALLOCATED $114,801

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I n d e x

Acronyms/abbreviations Full name

CASA Civil Aviation Safety AuthorityCDP Community Development Program

CLC Central Land CouncilCSM Council Services Manager

CSP Community Safety PatrolDoH Department of Housing and Community Development

DoHS Department of Human ServicesESO Essential Services Officer

LA Local AuthorityNTG Northern Territory Government

PWC Power and Water CorporationRSM Regional Services Manager

CWC Civil Works CoordiantorTangentyere Tangentyere Constructions

Works Works and Infrastructure DirectorateWYDAC Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation

YS&R Youth Sport and RecreationZodiac Zodiac Housing Tenancy Services