Place and Community Plan) Annual Budget (1-Year) Measurement and Reporting
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P L A C E A N D C O M M U N I T Y P L A N 2 0 2 0 - 2 0 3 0 The Shire of Dardanup acknowledges the Noongar people as the traditional owners of the land upon which the Shire is situated. In doing this, we recognise and respect their continuing culture and contribution they make to the life of this region and pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging. Introduction The community services that local government Plan. It reflects the current and changing provide are essential for social outcomes for needs of our community with a focus on our existing community and when attracting place-based community development and new people to the Shire. The Place and the empowerment of individuals, groups and Community Plan (The Plan) seeks to guide clubs. Through the implementation of the the priority programs, projects, and initiatives Plan, the Shire will continue to provide positive that the Place and Community team seek to social outcomes by creating a safe, healthy deliver over the coming 10-year period in- and vibrant community which is inclusive and line with the Shire’s Strategic Community welcoming for all ages and interests. Our Community Infographic: AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS 2016 Census of Population and Housing The Shire of Dardanup spans over 525.8 people per household (3 and 2.9 respectively), square kilometers comprising of urban areas, lower median age (29 and 35 respectively), commercial and industrial development, and highest percentage of children aged 0 – townships surrounded by rural farming, 14 years at over 28% of the total population vineyards and tourism, and State forest. The of each area. Conversely, Dardanup records result is a diverse and unique community with a higher median age (42 years) and over 17% varying needs, challenges and opportunities. of the population over 65 years indicating an In recognition of this, the Shire has identified ageing population in this area. five distinct places being; Eaton/Millbridge, Dardanup, Burekup, Ferguson Valley and The Shire’s population is forecast to increase Surrounds, and Wanju/Waterloo. Each to 17,980 (25%) by 2031 and to 24,097 (68%) area has a unique community with varying by 2041 (Forecast.ID) in-line with the future demographics, requirements, challenges development of Wanju. Between 2016 and and opportunities. The commonality of the 2031 it is forecast that there will be a 22.7% five places is their active community, each increase in population under working age, a with its own groups, organisations, clubs and 63.6% increase in population of retirement individuals. age, and a 17% increase in population of working age (Forecast.ID). Anecdotal evidence Dardanup has a growing community with gained through consultation suggests that an annual growth rate of 2.5% (Australian Dardanup has a growing population of families Bureau of Statistics data). Eaton and Millbridge with children and this is reflected in Forecast. comprise more than 77% of the current ID data that suggests Dardanup, Dardanup population of the Shire in less than 1.6% of the West, Picton East and Surrounding Areas will total land area. Data suggests Millbridge and record the highest population growth in the Burekup have the largest number of families 0 – 14 year age bracket from 2016 to 2041 at with children given the higher number of 38.1% forecast growth. Ferguson Valley, Dardanup West, and Eaton Millbridge Dardanup Burekup surrounds Population 8,483 2,397 502 800 1,851 % total population 60.4% 17.1% 3.6% 5.7% 13.2% Median age 38 29 42 35 48 Average people 3 per household 2.5 2.5 2.9 2.6 Children 0 – 14 years 1,694 678 104 225 324 Young people 15 – 24 years 1,069 275 52 75 231 People 65 years+ 1,553 134 89 88 272 Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples 201 32 9 6 2 Table: AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS 2016 Census of Population and Housing Informing Research The following research has been included Dardanup has seen a significant increase in to provide insight into our communtiy and children being on track for physical health informs the strategies and actions in the Plan. and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, and communication skills and The Australian Bureau of Statistics Socio- general knowledge. However, the percentages Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) index of children on track are lower across all defines relative socio-economic advantage and indicators than the average recorded for disadvantage in terms of people’s access to Western Australia. There has been a significant material and social resources, and their ability decrease in those on track for language and to participate in society. A low score indicates cognitive skills from 2015 to 2018. relatively greater disadvantage. The Shire of Dardanup has a decile of 7 (out of a maximum The National Disability Insurance Scheme 10), and is ranked 92 of 137 in Western forecasts the expected annual demand for Australia. This is higher than surrounding local services by 2023. In the Shire of Dardanup government areas of Bunbury (decile 3), Collie is expected that there will be a demand of (decile 2), Donnybrook-Balingup (decile 6); is 150 people with autism, 79 with intellectual comparable with Harvey (decile 7); and lower disability, and 203 with other disability such as than Capel (decile 8). developmental delay, down syndrome, injury, vision, hearing, speech and other sensory The Australian Early Development Census impairments. Data 2018 looks at the developmental health and well-being of all children starting school The Shire of Dardanup is ranked 11 out of all by measuring the development of children in regional Local Government Areas in Western Australia in their first year of full-time school. Australia in the 2031 WA Dementia Prevalence In the Shire of Dardanup 238 children were Predictions in people over the age of 65. The measured in 2018. The data shows that when predicted prevalence is 325 people, reflecting compared to the 2015 results, the Shire of an ageing population within the Shire. Strategic Context The Integrated Planning Framework, Other Shire-adopted informing strategies introduced by the Western Australian State reflected in the actions of the Plan include: Government in 2012, requires each Local • Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018 – Government to have a Strategic Community 2023 (DAIP) Plan, a Corporate Business Plan and other • Reconciliation Action Plan 2019 (RAP) informing strategies in place to ensure the future provision of services is sustainable. • Community Safety and Crime Prevention As an informing strategy, the Place and Plan 2018 - 2023 (CSCPP) Community Plan 2020-2030 reflects the vision • Greater Bunbury Early Years Strategy & and strategic objectives set-out in the Strategic Action Plan 2018-2023 Community Plan. • Greater Bunbury Age Friendly Communities Strategy Community Engagement Strategic Community Plan (10-year Plan) Informing Strategies Long Term Financial Plan Asset Management Plans Corporate Workforce Plan Business Plan (4-year Plan) Service Plans (including Place and Community Plan) Annual Budget (1-year) Measurement and Reporting Infographic: Elements of Integrated Planning and Reporting What is Community Development? The United Nations describes community We do best when we enable communities development as ‘… a process designed to to define and drive their own positive social create conditions of economic and social outcomes. The Shire of Dardanup will work progress for the whole community with with the community to achieve the outcomes its active participation and fullest possible of this Plan and will take on the following roles: reliance upon the community’s initiative’ (as cited by Lotz, J). Community development Deliver: to provide a service, program, event considers community members to be experts or initiative to our community. in their communities with programs led by community members at every stage, achieving Facilitate: to make it easier for our community long-term outcomes such as stronger and to achieve their objectives. more cohesive communities (Child Family Community Australia Resource sheet, 2019). Partner: to work directly with our community and service providers to deliver shared Our Role objectives. The Shire of Dardanup seeks to ensure a safe Advocate: to voice support for an idea, project, and vibrant community which is inclusive and or development to improve social outcomes welcoming for all ages and interests (Shire of for our community. Dardanup Strategic Community Plan Objective 3). The Place and Community Plan 2020-2030 The plan will be delivered in stages: identifies the following key focus areas to achieve this objective and set the direction for Short: 2020 - 2023 Council’s Place and Community Team over the Medium: 2024 - 2026 next 10 years: Long: 2027 - 2030 1. An Empowered and Actively Engaged Community Throughout the implementation of the Plan we 2. A Sustainable and Resilient Community undertake regular consultation with the Place and Community Advisory Groups to ensure 3. An Accessible and Inclusive Community the actions are implemented in-line with the community’s expection. The Plan will be 4. A Vibrant and Connected Community reviewed every two years to ensure it remains 5. A Distinctly Dardanup Community relevant and continues to reflect the needs of our community. Consultation Input was sought from individuals and groups Total Participation representing a diverse demographic within our community as well as key agencies and Providing opportunities for total participation government departments as outlined below. of all members of our community by improving Recent consultation conducted as part of and promoting accessibility and inclusivity. This Dardanup 2050 and the Community Facilities includes accessibility for people with disability Plans also aided the formation of the plan. The in addition to providing services, programs and outcomes of the engagement can be grouped facilities that cater to, connect and celebrate into the themes outlined below.