Program 4 Your Brisbane

Program 4 Your Brisbane- Annual Plan and Budget 2015-16

Including Forward Estimates 2016-17 to 2018-19

Presented and submitted to the Council on Wednesday, 17 June 2015 by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane (Councillor Graham Quirk) Your Brisbane

Program Goal

Brisbane is a vibrant 24 hour, seven day New World City with opportunities for all residents, workers and visitors to participate in cultural and recreational activities which foster inclusion and stronger communities.

Program Description

The social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of our diverse community is critical to maintaining our current high standard of living.

The Your Brisbane Program ensures that everyone in Brisbane can access relevant community resources, services and facilities. Opportunities are created for residents to be active, informed and involved in the community.

The Your Brisbane Program includes provision of: • citywide and locally focused festivals, events and activities which celebrate and strengthen our quality of life and community spirit • opportunities for residents to access information and learning, recreation and sport and cultural pursuits • coordinated activities and services for high need communities.

The Your Brisbane Program is implemented in partnership with other spheres of government, the community, and the business sector.

Program Outcomes and Financial Summary

Program Outcomes Anticipat Proposed Anticipat Proposed Anticipat Proposed ed ed ed 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000

Expense Revenue Capital 4.1 - Thriving Arts and Culture 18,764 18,306 1,070 845 - -

4.2 - Libraries for an Informed Community 53,085 55,053 5,905 5,823 4,060 4,156

4.3 - Active and Healthy Community 7,328 7,327 - - - -

4.4 - Social Inclusion 11,579 11,733 307 310 4,808 4,237

4.5 - Community Sport and Recreation 41,327 38,684 10,093 8,966 18,704 14,799 Facilities

4.6 - City Icons 15,004 15,857 2,426 1,922 1,470 -

147,087 146,960 19,801 17,866 29,042 23,192

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 $000 $000 $000

Recurrent Operations Contracts 8,007 8,058 8,657

Outcome 4.1 Thriving Arts and Culture

Outcome description

A community that is innovative, creative and provided with opportunities to actively participate in the cultural life of our city. Where we are now

Brisbane is a creative city with diverse and accessible arts and cultural programs, festivals and events.

Council recognises that our cultural life reflects the changing nature of the city. Council provides support to foster local festivals and participatory activities through programs and partnerships with local artists, community organisations, arts organisations and creative industries.

The Brisbane Powerhouse and the Museum of Brisbane (MoB) are major facilities that provide opportunities for diverse community participation in cultural activities.

Where we want to be

Brisbane will be recognised as a New World City with a diverse and vibrant cultural life. Young and emerging, as well as established creative workers, will choose to live and work in Brisbane.

A wide range of exciting opportunities will be available for the cultural and creative sectors which will attract visitors, new residents and creative entrepreneurs. The Creative Brisbane: Creative Economy 2013-22 strategy is tasked to ensure Brisbane will be the premier location for talent to live and to thrive, to raise families, develop their careers and their economic potential.

The city will integrate public and private spaces, places and cultural activities across the CBD and suburbs to create a vibrant, creative and liveable city.

Council will be a leader, partner and advocate, working with a range of businesses within the cultural and creative sectors to develop our creative economy and further Brisbane’s cultural profile.

Strategy 4.1.1 Festivals and Events

Support for high quality and accessible festivals celebrating Brisbane's diverse culture, arts and creativity.

Service 4.1.1.1 Festivals and Events

Festivals across Brisbane deliver artistic, economic and social benefits to our city.

Festivals form an integral part of the city's cultural, community and creative life and are significant to our social fabric.

They: • animate and enliven the city and suburbs • stimulate local economies • celebrate and consolidate identity and a sense of community • showcase local creativity and diversity • generate employment for artists and arts workers • contribute to the city's profile.

To deliver certainty for our major festivals, funding arrangements have been entered into with Signature City Festivals, Suburban Community Festivals and Events, Multicultural Festivals and the Arts and Cultural Support recipients listed below.

Signature City Festivals offer world class entertainment and high profile opportunities for Brisbane’s creative workforce. They include: • Major Brisbane Festival • Queensland Music Festival (biennial festival) • Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival • Valley Fiesta • Brisbane Writers' Festival.

Total $2,215,552 Suburban Community Festivals and Events help the people of Brisbane celebrate and share their local communities. These festivals illustrate the uniqueness of Brisbane’s communities that is famous around the world. They include: • 2 High Festival • 4MBS Festival of Classics • 100th Anniversary Mt Gravatt Show • Acacia Ridge Party in the Park • Art Expo • Ashgrove Carols by Candlelight • BABI Wave Youth Festival • Backyard Bonanza • Bardon Community Carols • Brisbane Billycart Championships • Brisbane Cabaret Festival • Brisbane Cheese Festival • Brisbane International Jazz Festival • Brisbane Kite Festival • Brisbane Organic Growers Fair • Brisbane Sings • Brookfield Christmas • Calamvale Carnival • Carols on the Range • Caxton Street Seafood Festival • Centenary Community Christmas Carols • Centenary Rocks Festival • Christmas in Keperra • Christmas in Sandgate • Christmas in The Grove • Colourise Festival • Creative 3 • Darra Street Festival • Easter in Frew Park • Einbunpin • End of the Line Festival • Fair on the Green • Ferny Grove Festival • Goldicott Under the Stars • Grass Roots Music Festival • Halloween on Blackwood Street • Hands of Hope • History Alive – A Journey Through Time • Indigo Fair • Jacaranda Festival • Karawatha Family Fun Day • Lanham Park May Fair • Morningside Festival • Murarrie Neighbour Day • Music by the Sea • Manly Harbour Village Halloween Street Party • National Archaeology Week – Toowong Cemetery • Nundah Village Festival • Opera in the Gardens • Out of the Box (biennial festival) • Parkinson Neighbourhood Festival • Peaks to Points (biennial festival) • Pride Festival • Queensland Deaf Expo • Queensland Poetry Festival • Racecourse Road Winter Lights Festival (formally Hamilton Festival) • Rainbow Carnival • Rotary Christmas • Sandgate Bluewater Festival • SandCliffe Writers Festival • Sherwood Community Festival • Spring Hill Fair • Teneriffe Festival • Three Saints Festival • Toowong Hands and Hearts Fair • Wakerley Rotary Christmas Carols • Wilston Winter Magic Fair • Wynnum Manly Jazz Festival • Wynnum Illuminations Festival • West End Block Festival • West End Film Festival • Xmas Twilight Market and Movie Night.

Total $708,937

Multicultural Festivals give voice to the wonderfully diverse community that is Brisbane. With communities from all corners of the globe, these festivals give Brisbane residents the opportunity to truly experience the diverse cultures that make our city special. These festivals include: • Africa Day Festival • Bario Latino Festival • Brisbane Chinese Cultural Festival • Brisbane Chinese Festival • Brisbane Lunar New Year Multicultural Festival • Brisbane Fiesta Latina • Brisbane French Festival • Buddha's Birthday • Carole Park Multicultural Day • Chanukah in the City • Diwali Festival of Lights • Eidfest • Eritrean Community Multicultural Festival • Fieritalia (formally New Farm Italian Festival) • Filipino Bario Fiesta • Indian Bazaar • Indooroopilly State High School United Nations Day • International Tartan Day • Italian Week • Korean Festival Day • Many Stories, One Australia • Milton Community Festival (Polish Festival) • Moorooka Family Fun Day (formally Moorooka Festival) • Multicultural Taste of the World • Nowruz Persian New Year Festival (Iranian New Year Festival) • Paniyiri • Parkinson Multicultural and Dragon Boat Festival • Scandinavian Festival • Serbian Cultural Festival • South Pacific Islander Christmas Celebrations • St Patrick’s Day Parade • Sunnybank Hills State School Multi-Festival • Taiwanese Festival • Taiwanese Moon Festival • Taiwanese Mother’s Day Celebration • Thai Festival • Vesak: A Sri Lankan Experience • Vietnamese Children's Moon Festival • Vietnamese Tet New Year Festival • Zillmere Festival – One Place Many Cultures.

Total $529,801 Supporting Brisbane’s creative and cultural organisations develops an innovative sector and through financial resilience and economic viability, helps to drive our creative economy. Creative sector investment and development will provide Brisbane’s creative community the opportunity to entertain Brisbane residents with a series of events including concerts and performances. They include: • Brisbane Eisteddfod • Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra • Brisbane Symphony Orchestra • Matilda Awards • Metro Awards • Opera Queensland • Queensland Ballet • Queensland Choir • Queensland Symphony Orchestra • Queensland Youth Orchestra • 4MBS Shakespeare Festival.

Total $356,895

Grand Total $3,811,185

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 3,623 3,811 Revenue - -

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Christmas Tree and City Hall Light Show Capital - - - - Expens 241 247 253 259 e Revenu 150 150 150 150 e Indigenous Cultural Events - King George Square Capital - - - - Expens 280 287 294 301 e Revenu - - - - e RSL ANZAC Day Capital - - - - Expens 17 17 17 17 e Revenu - - - - e

Strategy 4.1.2 Cultural Activities

Delivery of citywide arts, cultural and entertainment programs that contribute to a vibrant, creative city.

Service 4.1.2.1 City Entertainment

The objective of this service is to coordinate and deliver creative and cultural programs, arts and entertainment programs in the city and suburbs. In doing so it contributes to the Brisbane Vision and the Creative Brisbane: Creative Economy 2013-22 strategy, achieving a sense of place and identity and enhancing the city’s liveability.

This program inspires and engages the community through:

• delivering a program of innovative creative events • developing and maintaining creative partnerships and projects • supporting emerging and established creative workers in their creative productions • supports the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols at Riverstage. Operating Anticipated Proposed

2014-15 2015-16

$000 $000

Expense 3,402 3,125

Revenue - -

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties Capital - - - - Expens 202 207 216 217 e Revenu - - - - e

Strategy 4.1.3 City History

To deliver and support a program of activities within the community and at the Museum of Brisbane that celebrates the history and culture of Brisbane.

Service 4.1.3.1 Museum of Brisbane

As the owner of the MoB, Council provides funding to ensure the development and promotion of exhibition programs that explore aspects of Brisbane's history and culture through social history, visual arts, craft and design.

The objective of this service is to present a challenging, entertaining and informative museum program focusing on Brisbane. MoB is also custodian of the City of Brisbane Art Collection.

Service 4.1.3.2 Social History

Celebrating and acknowledging Brisbane's history is integral to understanding where we have come from and where we are heading.

This service: • supports Brisbane's Living Heritage Network to promote and connect over 80 museums and cultural heritage places to encourage people to connect and participate in Brisbane region’s rich cultural heritage • includes funding for the Brisbane History Grants.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 257 398 Revenue - -

Strategy 4.1.4 Creative and Cultural Development

Creating opportunities across the city and suburbs for Brisbane’s creative workforce to develop our creative economy.

Service 4.1.4.1 Cultural Advocacy

This service allocates funding for the Lord Mayor's Young and Emerging Artists' Fellowships, Creative Sparks grants and professional development opportunities for the cultural and creative sectors. Lord Mayor's Young and Emerging Artists' Fellowships and Creative Sparks grants enrich the creative life of Brisbane through developing the professional practice of local artists and creative workers across the diverse community of Brisbane.

The projects supported are required to: • develop new cultural and business practices • provide professional development • develop partnerships and networks • deliver on the Creative Brisbane: Creative Economy 2013-22 strategy.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 390 409 Revenue 80 80

Service 4.1.4.2 Creative City

The service aims to build the city’s creative capacity by coordinating resources across the program to realise the Creative Brisbane: Creative Economy 2013-22 objectives of: • talent retention to the city • job creation and new enterprise in the creative economy • stronger relationships and partnerships with and between the corporate, not-for-profit and public sector • higher resident and visitor spend arising from cultural activity.

It will achieve these objectives through: • engagement to support sustainable opportunities for creative production • leadership by collaborating with cultural and creative sector peers to develop and support exemplary practice • facilitation of cultural and industry support to local artists, organisations and businesses • research, strategic planning, analysis and feedback.

Service 4.1.4.3 Brisbane Powerhouse

As the owner of the Brisbane Powerhouse, Council provides funding to ensure that the development and promotion of leading arts performances are accessible to a variety of Brisbane audiences.

The Brisbane Powerhouse will continue to be a primary centre for live arts and contemporary performing arts and will continue to focus on encouraging broader community participation in these events. Council will provide ongoing support for the Australian Performing Arts Market.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 4,515 4,649 Revenue 600 615

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Australian Performing Arts Market Capital - - - - Expens 282 280 278 - e Revenu - - - - e Brisbane Powerhouse Maintenance Capital - - - - Expens 388 428 418 422 e Revenu - - - - e

Outcome 4.2 Libraries for an Informed Community

Outcome description

Brisbane's libraries provide access to information and opportunities for learning, recreational reading and cultural activities. They are integral to a smart thinking, easy living, New World City. Where we are now

The Brisbane community is informed and opportunities for learning are provided through an extensive public library network.

Lifelong learning activities, delivered in our libraries, enhance each individuals' ability to use the libraries to access services and participate fully in community life.

Where we want to be

Council's objective is that Brisbane residents will be eager, lifelong learners who make the most of the many pathways to learning and enjoy sharing their knowledge with each other.

Libraries will be vibrant hubs where people and local communities easily learn in a rich exchange of experience and ideas, connect with each other and the world in discussion and debate, relax on their own with a book, use technologies to informally create and distribute their own material and share information and activities. Visitors to libraries will be able to connect to their local community while engaging with the world through digital technologies.

Residents have the ability to participate from home or through our world class library network.

Strategy 4.2.1 Brisbane's Libraries

Libraries are local knowledge centres and great community centres. They are places to connect and access information, learning, recreation and culture.

Service 4.2.1.1 Lending and Reference Services

The City of Brisbane library service operates and delivers services from 33 libraries and one mobile library. Information resources and services that are appropriate to the preferences, requirements and abilities of the community are provided through: • loan access to books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, talking books and digital media including ebooks and downloadable and streamed content • onsite and online access to reference and learning materials • provision of reference, research and study assistance • loan access to materials in languages other than English • interlibrary loan services to enable Brisbane residents to access the collections of other libraries in Australia • digital literacy training, including computer and device training for the community and groups • outreach and activity programs to support lifelong learning and broaden and extend relevance of the library services to youth, families and new residents.

Six libraries (Indooroopilly, Carindale, Garden City, Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane Square and Chermside) are open on Sundays across the city.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Best Start Initiative Capital - - - - Expens 1,130 1,129 1,109 559 e Revenu 1,006 1,006 1,006 503 e Sunday Opening of Suburban Libraries Capital - - - - Expens 310 331 340 349 e Revenu - - - - e Service 4.2.1.2 Maintain and Enhance Libraries

This service positions our libraries as hubs of the community and develops an environment for the provision of social, cultural, recreational and educational services which reflect community needs.

This service includes maintenance of the 33 library branches, the mobile library and City Archives to ensure these facilities are vibrant, welcoming, comfortable and safe.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Libraries Self Checkout Facilities Capital 254 252 250 259 Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e Library Enhancements Capital 1,040 931 463 483 Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e Library Refurbishment Capital 2,862 3,270 2,805 2,926 Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e New Chermside Library Capital - 3,615 - - Expens - - - - e Revenu - 500 - - e

Service 4.2.1.3 Preservation of City’s Historical Record

This service will: • collect, manage, maintain and provide public access to the permanent records of Council in accordance with the requirements of the Public Records Act 2002 • partner with the MoB to enhance the accessibility and relevance of the history of Brisbane to the broader community and act as a repository for history groups' records, information and data • work with local history groups to assist with their collections and ensure that Council libraries remain a focal point for community groups interested in the city's history.

Service 4.2.1.4 Outreach Programs

Ensuring community access to library services is the key objective of this service.

This service includes the delivery of library services to those unable to visit a library branch (the Home Library Service and Postage Service to the Blind). It also includes programs to increase effective use of the library by customers as well as community focused events, literacy and other reading and learning activities. Production of hard copy customer communications, such as membership information and translations into languages other than English is included.

The Lord Mayor's commitment to the Writers in Residence program gives library users the opportunity to meet authors and experience their works within the comfort of Brisbane's libraries. This will also support the development of new audiences and increase the appreciation of literature and Brisbane's library services.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence Capital - - - - Expens 112 112 112 112 e Revenu - - - - e

Service 4.2.1.5 Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure

This service supports maintenance and development of the library management system. This system enables the provision of all member services to customers in the libraries, remote users at home or work and Council's library staff. These services include lending, access to online collections, receipting of revenue, information about services and the library catalogue.

This service supports the Brisbane Vision goals of a smart, prosperous city and a vibrant, creative city, the Digital Brisbane Strategy and the Brisbane Economic Development Plan 2012-2031 through the provision of network infrastructure and hardware that connects the mobile library, City Archives and 33 library branches across the city to Council infrastructure. It provides ongoing public internet services, Council Wi-Fi, customer self-service technology and customer booking and notification systems. A rolling program to upgrade information and communications technology equipment for libraries will be continued.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 1,858 1,665 Revenue 59 -

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Library Database for Students Capital - - - - Expens 111 111 111 111 e Revenu - - - - e Library Management System Upgrade Capital - - - - Expens 211 - - 186 e Revenu - - - - e Wi-Fi and Faster Internet in Every Council Library Capital - - - - Expens 432 454 450 454 e Revenu - - - - e Service 4.2.1.6 Purchase and Management of Library Collections

This service will continue managing the library collection to a size, age and condition which is fit for purpose and meets customers' information, learning and recreational needs.

Library p h ys i c a l a n d d i g i t a l collections and digital content services (including local history material and online information and recreational reading resources) are reviewed and purchased using best practice procurement methods and managed to ensure access to materials sought by the diverse Brisbane community.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 8,953 8,184 Revenue 4,011 4,060

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

FastBacks Service Capital - - - - Expens 113 113 113 113 e Revenu 102 102 102 102 e

Service 4.2.1.7 Library Futures

This service: • plans and provides advice on future directions for libraries • develops, coordinates and maintains partnerships (internal and external) to deliver future directions for libraries • develops library customer satisfaction and usage surveys as inputs to strategic planning for libraries and other Council purposes • develops budget initiatives in line with planning for future use and location of libraries • monitors initiatives including capital works projects for future library development and co-location of Council facilities and services • contributes to researching trends and issues that may impact and affect use of Council libraries.

Strategy 4.2.2 Wi-Fi connection for a smart-thinking, digital and connected New World City

Provision of internet connection in public places to enhance information and knowledge sharing and our Brisbane lifestyle.

Service 4.2.2.1 Wi-Fi for an Informed Community

The Brisbane Vision goal for a smart and prosperous city, the Brisbane Economic Development Plan 2012-2031 and the Digital Strategy encourage the delivery of Wi-Fi services in public places. The provision of Wi-Fi in parks supports these initiatives and provides access to information displays, maps and events, enhanced security and broader access to online content.

Residents and visitors can now enjoy Brisbane's numerous parks to catch up with friends or work online.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 220 336 Revenue - - Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Wi-Fi in Parks - Maintenance for a Reliable Service Capital - 168 - - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e

Outcome 4.3 Active and Healthy Community

Outcome description

Brisbane is an active and healthy city with high quality facilities and programs providing a range of sport, leisure and recreation opportunities. Where we are now

As stated by the Heart Foundation in their Blueprint for an Active Australia (2014), physical inactivity and poor nutrition are linked with adverse health outcomes with eight in 10 Australian children not meeting national guidelines of physical activity per day.

Brisbane offers a range of events, programs and facilities that encourage residents to become active and healthy. The city also offers a range of sport, recreation and leisure opportunities that meet residents' changing living, working and leisure patterns.

Where we want to be

The Brisbane Vision identifies that participation in Council’s ‘Active and Healthy’ activities will increase and Brisbane residents, visitors and workers will walk, cycle or undertake daily physical activity for fitness and fun.

All Brisbane residents, regardless of age, gender and ability, will be encouraged and supported in their choices of physical activity, recreation or sport. Brisbane's great public spaces and sporting facilities and clubs will provide safe, diverse opportunities for all ages. Additionally, active neighbourhoods and cities are more liveable, with higher levels of social capital and community cohesion.

Strategy 4.3.1 Community Health and Wellbeing

Widespread community appreciation and uptake of regular physical activity and healthy eating are key elements in achieving personal health and wellbeing.

Service 4.3.1.1 Community Participation Opportunities

The objective of this service is to inspire Brisbane residents to get active and remain active by encouraging long-term participation in healthy lifestyle activities through: • promoting participation in a broad range of free or low cost activities in accessible parks and venues across the city • promoting and linking residents to opportunities that exist in the wider community.

This service includes funding for a suite of Active and Healthy Parks program activities.

Particular support will be given to clubs to help cut costs through the Lord Mayor's Grants to Cut Club Costs.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 1,170 903 Revenue - -

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Active and Healthy Parks Program Capital - - - - Expens 801 817 827 837 e Revenu - - - - e Grants to Cut Club Costs Capital - - - - Expens 2,500 - - - e Revenu - - - - e

Strategy 4.3.2 Sport and Recreation Capacity Building

A citywide network of sporting clubs and organisations offers affordable community-based sport and recreation opportunities.

Service 4.3.2.1 Sport and Recreation Organisational Development This service provides support to Brisbane's community-based sport and recreation clubs and organisations with the objective of ensuring resilience, long-term viability and optimal use of sport and recreation facilities and sports fields. Key areas of support include asset management, volunteer support, administration, funding and development. This includes working in partnership with other spheres of government and the private sector.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Sport and Recreation Capacity Building Capital - - - - Expens 354 366 362 374 e Revenu - - - - e

Outcome 4.4 Social Inclusion

Outcome description

Brisbane is an inclusive city in which diversity is valued and all Brisbane residents, regardless of ability, background or circumstance are able to fully enjoy living, working or visiting.

Where we are now

Brisbane is known for its relaxed lifestyle, community feel, friendly atmosphere and diverse communities. Our city faces a range of challenges in maintaining a sense of community including an ageing population, rapid growth, economic conditions, access to services and facilities and meeting the needs of a diverse community. Council shares the responsibility of social inclusion initiatives with partners including other spheres of government, the community and the business sector. Partnerships with these agencies strengthen Council's ability to respond to emerging needs as well as providing means for Council to negotiate for improved services and programs.

By targeting services, building community capacity and resilience and supporting community groups and networks, this outcome contributes to the Brisbane Vision goals of an accessible, connected city and a friendly, safe city as well as to the larger goal of building an accessible and inclusive Brisbane.

Where we want to be

Brisbane's community will retain and express social values of friendship and compassion by helping others, welcoming new residents and visitors, addressing issues such as homelessness, supporting our young people, seniors and people with a disability, welcoming multicultural diversity and holding high regard for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Council will be noted for its ability to broker partnerships between community, business and government to respond to economic challenges and high need and vulnerable communities.

Brisbane will possess strong community networks and resilient community groups that support those in need. Council will also have achieved a high degree of integration of its social inclusion strategies and initiatives, ensuring that its strategies, plans and programs facilitate access and inclusion. It will implement strategies and plans including Council's Access and Inclusion Plan, Seniors Strategy and Youth Strategy.

Strategy 4.4.1 Diverse and Inclusive Communities

Implement a range of strategies that promote diversity, strengthen communities and reduce social exclusion.

Service 4.4.1.1 Indigenous Aspirations The objective of this service is to strengthen relationships and connections with Brisbane's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and provide opportunities for them to engage in shaping the life of the city.

Key activities include: • engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally appropriate manner to build sustainable and successful relationships • facilitating partnerships and networks and identifying collaborative resources for shared delivery of services • building community skills by sharing knowledge and building capacity • facilitating sustainability through innovation and best practice in community development that helps maintain and preserve Aboriginal cultural heritage • increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents access to Council's programs and services.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Indigenous Aspirations Strategy Capital - - - - Expens 280 281 282 283 e Revenu - - - - e

Service 4.4.1.2 Multicultural and Refugee Initiatives

The objective of this service is to strengthen the relationships and connections with culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities and to provide opportunities for them to engage in, and shape, the life of the city.

Key activities include: • supporting CaLD organisations to access facilities and grants that strengthen their programs and services • engaging with CaLD communities across Brisbane to build leadership, promote Council services and create opportunities to engage with Council and the wider community • facilitating the provision of culturally appropriate services to the community in partnership with other internal and external services • promoting multiculturalism in Brisbane through supporting community projects that bring communities together • providing programs that respond to the needs of refugees and migrants.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Multicultural Communities Capital - - - - Expens 523 528 524 541 e Revenu 41 41 41 41 e

Service 4.4.1.3 Ageing and Disability Support

The objective of this service is to support inclusion of seniors and people with a disability. Key activities include: • delivering the Brisbane Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017 • ensuring that by 2031, all Council-managed facilities will be accessible and functional • delivering the Seniors Strategy 2012-2017 enabling seniors to benefit from, and contribute to, the Brisbane Vision • ensuring Council meets its obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 while providing advice, education and guidance within Council and to external partners • negotiating with the Federal and Queensland governments for services that support Brisbane seniors and residents with access and inclusion concerns • facilitating partnerships with community organisations, Federal and Queensland governments to make Brisbane more inclusive for seniors and people who face access and inclusion challenges.

Council will also continue the highly popular Personalised Public Transport (PPT) program. The PPT program has been designed to fill gaps in the current public transport network by providing access to public transport for residents in areas of Brisbane that do not meet the requirements for full TransLink services. PPT uses maxi taxis to take residents to key local destinations including bus interchanges or railway stations on a regular cycle during specified peak periods. The service is operated on a hail and ride basis for a flat fee. Council also funds Council Cabs, which is a shared taxi service for residents who are either over 60, are mobility impaired or a pension concession card holder. The service takes residents to their local shopping facility for a set fare.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Brisbane Access and Inclusion Plan Implementation Capital 4,237 2,345 1,597 2,160 Expens 1,739 1,145 1,366 806 e Revenu 240 240 240 240 e Personalised Public Transport Service Capital - - - - Expens 616 619 622 625 e Revenu - - - - e

Service 4.4.1.4 Homelessness and Affordable Housing

The objective of this service is to respond to homelessness and social housing issues.

The key activities include: • supporting homelessness services and organisations to better meet the needs of homeless people through initiatives such as Homeless Connect • addressing homelessness in public spaces by providing crisis and transitional housing options through the Community Housing Partnership Project (CHPP) • responding to homeless people and rough sleepers through engagement and referral to appropriate support and housing services • demonstrating civic leadership through facilitating practical and holistic responses to homelessness that involves all spheres of government, business and the community • providing grant funding to support community organisations to assist homeless people transitioning into social housing in the inner northern suburbs through the Housing Support Program • supporting a partnership to respond to complex hoarding and squalor cases.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 155 149 Revenue - - Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Hoarding and Squalor Reduction Initiative Capital - - - - Expens 164 - - - e Revenu - - - - e Homeless Connect Capital - - - - Expens 213 133 260 146 e Revenu - - - - e Homelessness and Affordable Housing Capital - - - - Expens 652 690 748 772 e Revenu - - - - e Housing Support Program Capital - - - - Expens 33 35 36 36 e Revenu 29 32 32 32 e Service 4.4.1.5 Youth Initiatives

The objective of this service is to support young people of Brisbane to be engaged, empowered, included and participate in community life. Key activities include: • coordinating the delivery of the Youth Strategy 2014-2019 that articulates Council’s role in supporting and celebrating Brisbane’s young people aged 12 to 25 • supporting and resourcing youth-led initiatives, ideas and projects connecting young people and community organisations to information, networks and opportunities to develop skills, experiences and initiatives • working with the community to respond to emerging youth issues and provide accessible and inclusive services and programs for young people • encouraging positive perceptions about young people • operating accessible and inclusive youth spaces.

Initiatives include the Valley’s Visible Ink space, Mt Gravatt PCYC, Wynnum Youth Hub, Chill Out, Youth Week and Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.

Strategy 4.4.2 Community Support

Strengthen community engagement at the neighbourhood level and build capacity and resilience within communities across Brisbane.

Service 4.4.2.1 Community Capacity Building

The objective of this service is to support communities to expand their existing skills and networks and develop their organisations, leaders and groups to identify and respond to community priorities in making Brisbane more accessible and inclusive. This also includes partnerships with the community, business and other spheres of government to ensure broad participation in Council's planning for social inclusion. A key activity is developing social inclusion strategies that respond to identified priorities and leading their implementation across Council, supporting a 'One Council' approach.

Key activities include: • supporting communities to respond to the impacts of rapid growth, disaster response and recovery, and emerging community priorities identified through Council's engagement and planning processes • supporting community organisations and groups to implement inclusive and accessible community development activities in their local areas • supporting social enterprises to access Council contracts and adhere to Council's Social Procurement policies • providing community grant funding to support community capacity building amongst community groups and Men’s Sheds • assisting communities to share resources and community facilities to achieve more sustainable community outcomes • engaging with communities across Brisbane to build leadership, promote Council services and create opportunities to engage with Council and the wider community.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Men's Sheds Capital - - - - Expens 90 90 90 90 e Revenu - - - - e Strategy 4.4.3 Program Management

Effective and efficient management and coordination of the Your Brisbane program.

Service 4.4.3.1 Program Support and Grants Administration

This service provides the financial management and administrative support that enables the delivery of this program including: • program planning, research and policy development • service evaluation to ensure effectiveness of program delivery • partnership development with government and non-government organisations to deliver on program priorities and commitment to the social infrastructure requirements of Brisbane • corporate reporting and communication • negotiating external funding support for the program.

This service also administers and markets Council's community grants and funding programs. These are delivered across a range of Council branches. Council's grants programs provide funding to help local non- profit community groups to develop and improve services in Brisbane.

Council has also made a commitment to support CareFlight who assist over 3680 patients a year, ensuring that they are able to support Brisbane residents anywhere at anytime.

This service also maintains Council's grants management database.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

CareFlight Capital - - - - Expens 80 100 100 100 e Revenu - - - - e Lord Mayor's Suburban Initiative Fund (Refer Appendix Capital - - - - of Schedules) Expens 1,485 1,485 1,485 1,485 e Revenu - - - - e

Outcome 4.5 Community Sport and Recreation Facilities

Outcome description

Brisbane residents have access to a broad range of well-managed quality community facilities providing sporting, recreational, social and cultural opportunities.

Where we are now

Council has over 600 community leases and licences for a range of community purposes such as sports and recreation clubs, community arts groups and social services including, Meals on Wheels and seniors’ centres. These assets have a range of maintenance requirements.

Brisbane's expanding population is placing increasing pressure on the existing supply and maintenance of community facilities. Council faces the challenge of ensuring optimum use of existing community facilities while exploring ways to increase the provision of new and improved facilities to meet the needs of a diverse community.

Where we want to be Planning for new and improved community facilities as an integral component of the city's infrastructure development will be crucial as localities undergo redevelopment and change. A sound understanding of the needs of potential user groups that wish to access community facilities will ensure that groups are matched to facilities that meet their diverse needs. Facilities must be flexible in design and fit for purpose. These facilities will have asset and risk management plans and programs to maintain public safety while responding to changing demands.

Developing partnerships with other groups provide the opportunity of extending Council's investment in community facility development. This may include other spheres of government, not-for-profit sectors and community-based enterprises.

Strategy 4.5.1 Community Facilities Operations

Plan, deliver, manage and maintain a network of accessible community facilities to foster social interaction and enriched communities.

Service 4.5.1.1 Community Facilities Development and Maintenance

This service plans, develops, manages and maintains Council's network of community facilities for sport and recreation, cultural and community services purposes.

This service will foster partnerships with not-for-profit groups, businesses and other spheres of government to improve access to and supply of community facilities for the general public.

Council will assist local netball and tennis clubs to upgrade their netball and/or tennis facilities through grant and partnership programs.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Community Facility Improvement Program Capital 1,100 - - - Expens 500 - - - e Revenu - - - - e Facility Development Partnerships with Schools Capital - - - - Expens 226 226 226 226 e Revenu 100 100 100 100 e Partnering for Public Netball Courts Capital - - - - Expens 266 266 266 266 e Revenu - - - - e Schools Tennis Partnership Program Capital - - - - Expens 132 132 132 132 e Revenu - - - - e Skate Facilities Capital 771 - - - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e Souths United Soccer Facilities Upgrade Capital - - - - Expens 347 - - - e Revenu - - - - e Sports Precinct Planning and Development Capital - - - - Expens 264 268 272 284 e Revenu - - - - e St Paul's United Soccer Club Capital - - - - Expens 226 - - - e Revenu - - - - e Service 4.5.1.2 Community Facilities Management

This service provides efficient and effective administrative processes for Council's community leases across its portfolio of sport and recreation and community facilities.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Clubs and Community Centre Structural Repairs Capital - - - - and Maintenance Expens 1,519 1,515 1,127 1,167 e Revenu - - - - e

Strategy 4.5.2 Cultural Facilities

Plan and manage Council's cultural facilities, including suburban halls, Planetarium and Riverstage outdoor venue.

Service 4.5.2.1 Community Halls

This service enhances community access to facilities that support suburban cultural events and community participation. Community halls will continue to provide an affordable and accessible location for a variety of community generated activities and events.

The key activities of this service include: • management of Council's community halls portfolio • provision of asset management and maintenance • an upgrade of audio visual technology across the community halls portfolio • enhancement of community hall facilities.

The continual improvements to our facilities will provide wider access to our community halls.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Community Hall AV Improvement Program Capital - - - - Expens 275 - - - e Revenu - - - - e Community Halls Maintenance and Rehabilitation Capital 297 304 361 372 Expens 447 47 46 50 e Revenu - - - - e Multicultural Performing Arts Centre Capital - - - - Expens 1,743 - - - e Revenu - - - - e Service 4.5.2.2 Riverstage

The service manages Council's City Botanic Gardens Riverstage - an outdoor venue for events and celebrations.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Riverstage Backstage and Change Rooms Capital 131 131 130 - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e

Service 4.5.2.3 Planetarium

This service manages Council's Planetarium, located at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, for community learning, environmental and cultural purposes. This recently refurbished facility offers shows and displays for students, families and other residents and visitors.

Strategy 4.5.3 Sport and Recreation Facilities

Plan, manage, develop and support local, district and regional sport and recreation facilities.

Service 4.5.3.1 Sports Complexes

This service includes: • administration of Council's venues, including golf courses, city pools and sports complexes • management of Council's sports complexes, including Acacia Ridge and Calamvale College Community Indoor Recreation Centre.

Operating Anticipated Proposed 2014-15 2015-16 $000 $000 Expense 3,780 1,977 Revenue 1,371 406

Service 4.5.3.2 Sports Fields and Hard Courts

This service manages and maintains Council’s outdoor sports fields and hard court recreation surfaces, to facilitate ideal sport conditions for professional and recreational users.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Sports Field and Hard Court Condition Rehabilitation Capital 1,770 918 1,077 1,113 Expens 547 533 530 540 e Revenu - - - - e Service 4.5.3.3 Pools

This service manages and develops Council's network of public pools, including associated leases. Council will continue delivery of two new pools in Bracken Ridge and Parkinson W ards.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

Extend Aquatic Playgrounds Capital 386 - - - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e New Public Pools Capital 9,155 - - - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e Pool Refurbishment Capital 1,128 930 1,189 1,220 Expens 112 111 110 110 e Revenu - - - - e

Service 4.5.3.4 Golf

This service manages Council's golf facilities - Victoria Park and St Lucia - for the benefit of all residents and visitors.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

St Lucia Golf Bridge Capital - - 445 - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e St Lucia Golf Links - Greens and Fairway Capital 61 61 58 58 Rehabilitation Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e

Outcome 4.6 City Icons

Outcome description

Council's iconic City Hall is fundamental to the city's identity, government, cultural and community life. City Hall is a heritage building Council has preserved for current and future generations. Where we are now

The first foundation stone for City Hall was laid in 1917. City Hall was officially opened on 8 April, 1930 and is a significant heritage building listed on the local, state and national heritage registers.

For the past 85 years, City Hall has been the backdrop to many of Brisbane's cultural, social and civic events. After an extensive $215 million program of works, City Hall has been restored as the 'People's Place' and a focal point of social and civic life in Brisbane. Where we want to be

City Hall remains a symbol and focus for Brisbane the capital city of Queensland. It is used daily for community activities, concerts, social events, conferences and citizenship ceremonies.

Strategy 4.6.1 Preserve and Maintain City Hall and King George Square Precinct

Ensure the City Hall facility, and surrounds continue to adhere to building standards and requirements for current and future users.

Service 4.6.1.1 The People's Place Precinct

City Hall is an iconic facility that enhances the social and civic life in Brisbane.

City Hall augments and enriches residents' and visitors' experiences by featuring the MoB, Shingle Inn, 50 Plus Club and Red Cross Café within the facility.

In 2016-17 Council will purchase a replacement piano for City Hall to ensure high quality pianos remain for concert use.

The facility, including plant and equipment, will be maintained to ensure all users and commercial operators are able to conduct business and maintain services. This will include the Lord Mayor's office, Council Chambers, public gallery and committee rooms, community spaces, clock tower and King George Square.

Council contributes to the operating costs of City Hall through a Community Service Obligation to eligible community groups. Over coming years, Council will continue to invest in City Hall maintenance and upgrades.

Projects 2015- 2016-17 2017- 2018- 16 18 19 $000 $000 $000 $000

City Hall Precinct Maintenance and Enhancement Capital - - - - Expens 508 638 646 666 e Revenu - - - - e Piano Replacement Capital - 247 - - Expens - - - - e Revenu - - - - e City Hall Depreciation Capital - - - - Expens 6,190 6,190 6,190 6,190 e Revenu - - - - e Total Project Expenditure Combined with Rolling Projects

Projects 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 $000 $000 $000 $000 Active and Healthy Parks Program 801 817 827 837 Australian Performing Arts Market 282 280 278 - Best Start Initiative 1,130 1,129 1,109 559 Brisbane Access and Inclusion Plan Implementation 5,976 3,490 2,963 2,966 Brisbane Powerhouse Maintenance 388 428 418 422 CareFlight 80 100 100 100 Christmas Tree and City Hall Light Show 241 247 253 259 City Hall Depreciation 6,190 6,190 6,190 6,190 City Hall Precinct Maintenance and Enhancement 508 638 646 666 Clubs and Community Centre Structural Repairs and 1,519 1,515 1,127 1,167 Maintenance Community Facility Improvement Program 1,600 - - - Community Hall AV Improvement Program 275 - - - Community Halls Maintenance and Rehabilitation 744 351 407 422 Extend Aquatic Playgrounds 386 - - - Facility Development Partnerships with Schools 226 226 226 226 FastBacks Service 113 113 113 113 Grants to Cut Club Costs 2,500 - - - Hoarding and Squalor Reduction Initiative 164 - - - Homeless Connect 213 133 260 146 Homelessness and Affordable Housing 652 690 748 772 Housing Support Program 33 35 36 36 Indigenous Aspirations Strategy 280 281 282 283 Indigenous Cultural Events - King George Square 280 287 294 301 Libraries Self Checkout Facilities 254 252 250 259 Library Database for Students 111 111 111 111 Library Enhancements 1,040 931 463 483 Library Management System Upgrade 211 - - 186 Library Refurbishment 2,862 3,270 2,805 2,926 Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties 202 207 216 217 Lord Mayor's Suburban Initiative Fund (Refer Appendix of 1,485 1,485 1,485 1,485 Schedules) Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence 112 112 112 112 Men's Sheds 90 90 90 90 Multicultural Communities 523 528 524 541 Multicultural Performing Arts Centre 1,743 - - - New Chermside Library - 3,615 - - New Public Pools 9,155 - - - Partnering for Public Netball Courts 266 266 266 266 Personalised Public Transport Service 616 619 622 625 Piano Replacement - 247 - - Pool Refurbishment 1,240 1,041 1,299 1,330 Riverstage Backstage and Change Rooms 131 131 130 - RSL ANZAC Day 17 17 17 17 Schools Tennis Partnership Program 132 132 132 132 Skate Facilities 771 - - - Souths United Soccer Facilities Upgrade 347 - - - Sport and Recreation Capacity Building 354 366 362 374 Sports Field and Hard Court Condition Rehabilitation 2,317 1,451 1,607 1,653 Sports Precinct Planning and Development 264 268 272 284 St Lucia Golf Bridge - - 445 -

St Lucia Golf Links - Greens and Fairway Rehabilitation 61 61 58 58 Total Project Expenditure Combined with Rolling Projects

Projects 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 $000 $000 $000 $000 St Paul's United Soccer Club 226 - - - Sunday Opening of Suburban Libraries 310 331 340 349 Wi-Fi and Faster Internet in Every Council Library 432 454 450 454 Wi-Fi in Parks - Maintenance for a Reliable Service - 168 - - TOTAL 49,853 33,103 28,333 27,417