MRLGA 19ADL-0362 18 June 2021
Engagement summary report
Draft Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan
Draft MRLGA Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan engagement summary report
18 June 2021
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Contents
Executive summary ...... 1
Background ...... 2
Engagement process ...... 3
Survey results ...... 4 Feedback on the draft goals and outcomes ...... 5 Feedback on the Council priorities and actions ...... 7 Feedback on the plan as a whole ...... 30
Written submissions ...... 32
Appendix A – Survey ...... 33
Appendix B – Flyer ...... 34
Appendix C – Verbatim survey comments ...... 35
Appendix D – Written submissions ...... 41
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Executive summary
The second regional plan for the Murraylands and Riverland region is being prepared in collaboration by the Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association (the MRLGA) and the region’s eight constituent Councils: the Rural City of Murray Bridge, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, Southern Mallee District Council, Mid Murray Council, Coorong District Council, Renmark Paringa Council, Berri Barmera Council and the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. Between 12 April and 10 May2021 the draft plan was released for public consultation. Feedback of community and stakeholders was sought via an online survey. 36 responses were received as well as two written submissions. Most survey respondents (58%) agreed that the goals and outcomes are right for the region. Around a third (32%) somewhat agreed and only 3% did not agree. Around half of respondents (54%) ‘somewhat support’ the draft plan as a whole. 42% ‘support the draft’ as a whole. Key themes of feedback were to strengthen the following in the draft plan: • Ensure plan directions address the key regional challenges (eg. mental health, non-communicable disease, socio-economic disadvantage) and priority populations (including those outside townships) • Suicide prevention, especially building the capacity of the workforce to respond to suicide distress • Reduce drug harms by engaging with Alcohol and Drug Foundation programs and resources • Child and youth engagement and wellbeing • The importance of community connectivity and access to facilities and programs that bring people together (inc. sport) • Climate change, greening neighbourhoods and establishing native vegetation • Consultation and collaboration with community, groups and services in the delivery of programs • More pointed goals and actions, and collaborative actions between councils • Political and financial commitment to delivering and reporting on the plan.
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Background
In South Australia public health is guided by the Public Health Act and the South Australian State Public Health Plan 2019-2024. These acknowledge the role of local governments in public health and encourage the development of regional public health plans that support the collaboration of Councils and stakeholders to improve regional public health outcomes. The second regional plan for the Murraylands and Riverland region is being prepared in collaboration by the Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association (the MRLGA) and the region’s eight constituent Councils: the Rural City of Murray Bridge, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, Southern Mallee District Council, Mid Murray Council, Coorong District Council, Renmark Paringa Council, Berri Barmera Council and the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. In April and May2021 the draft Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan was released for the purposes of public consultation.
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Engagement process
An online survey was used to gather feedback on the draft plan from the region’s stakeholders and community. The survey was accessible from the MRLGA website (www.mmlga.sa.gov.au) for a period of 4 weeks from 12 April until 10 May 2021. A copy of the survey is provided in Appendix A. The survey was promoted through: • the Facebook pages of the MRLGA and each council • a poster provided to each council to distribute through their centres (Appendix B) • emails to stakeholders and networks identified and distributed by each council. Although not a promoted method of feedback, two written submissions were received.
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Survey results
Thirty-six survey responses were received. The origin of respondents across the different council areas is provided in Figure 1. Eleven of the survey responses were from organisations listed below. Additionally, two organisations provided written submissions (see Section 4.0). • Alcohol and Drug Foundation • Rural City of Murray Bridge • Mid-Murray Suicide Prevention Network Inc • Department of Human Sevices • Sedan community groups • Renmark Paringa Council • Kindergym-Meningie • High school • Riverland Local Drug Action • Our Town Berri and Girl Guides Riverland • Murraylands and Riverland Landscapes Board (written submission) • Department for Infrastructure and Transport (written submission).
Other 8%
Renmark Paringa Council 17%
Rural City of Murray Bridge 31%
Mid Murray Council 22%
Southern Mallee District Council 6%
District Council of Loxton Waikerie 14%
District Council of Karoonda East Murray 11%
Coorong District Council 28%
Berri Barmera Council 11%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% % of survey responses
Figure 1 – Origin of survey respondents (live, work or pay rates). Respondents could select more than one council area.
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Feedback on the draft goals and outcomes Respondents were presented with the goals and outcomes of the draft plan (Table 1) and were asked if they agree that these are the right goals and outcomes for the region’s public health.
Table 1 - Draft goals and outcomes Goals Outcomes
Goal 1 – Build community • people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and means are wellbeing and resilience welcomed, connected and participate in community life • people’s mental health is supported • people feel safe • community support structures aid resilience and recovery
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living • people can eat well and exercise regularly regardless of their choices circumstances • smoking, drug and substance misuse is reduced
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate • we have planned for and are resilient to the long-term impacts of change and plan for emergency climate change such as reduced rainfall and increased temperatures • Our communities are planned and resourced to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters (including extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, storms and bushfires).
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental • People are protected against preventable communicable diseases and public health • Environmental risks to public health are well understood and people and organisations have the capacity to act accordingly
Goal 1 – Build community • Councils collaborate to deliver regional public health outcomes wellbeing and resilience • Councils are resourced to support regional collaboration
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Most respondents (58%) agreed that the goals and outcomes are right for the region. Around a third (32%, 10 respondents) somewhat agreed, and only 3% (1 respondent) did not agree. (Figure 2). Respondents were asked if they would like to provide comments on the draft goals. 14 comments were provided. Comments provided by those who selected options other than “agree” included to: • change the wording of Goal 2 to refer to reducing drug harms and to include more tangible actions to assist in achieving this aspect of the goal including embedding ADF programs and resources (such as Good Sports, DrugInfo Services and Community Hub and ‘How to guide’ for local government) • Reword Goal 5 to reflect the value that the collaboration will provide to the community • Reflect opportunities for community to co-design and contribute to initiatives • Better reflect the needs of children and youth including nutrition, exercise, education, wellbeing, youth mental health, drug harm and positive participation, and paediatric disability services • Make the goals less broad.
Do you agree that these are the right goals and outcomes for the region’s public health? 70%
58% 60%
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40% 32% 30%
% of respondents of% 20%
10% 6% 3% 0% Agree Somewhat agree Neutral/don't know Do not agree
Figure 2 – Level of support for the draft plan goals and outcomes (% of respondents. n=31)
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Feedback on the Council priorities and actions
3.2.1 Berri Barmera Council Seven survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of Berri Barmera Council
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and resilience • 3 out of 7 respondents • They sound great support all actions 1. Implement the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan • Action should include implementation of the Our Town Berri 2. Continue to support and promote health, learning • 3 out of 7 respondents plan and building capacity of community members. support some actions and wellbeing initiatives in our community • No 3 - is this specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander 3. Engage with our diverse community to develop • 1 out of 7 respondents were stories and shared understanding? if it is, i think it needs to and support opportunities for storytelling and unsure about the actions be more specific. If it's not, is it an a play on words to suggest that's what it is, but isn't really? shared understanding • 0 respondents did not 4. Implement infrastructure projects that include and support any actions • I support 1, 3. Unsure of exactly what is meant by 4. Use of improve public safety design plain language would be advantageous here.
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 5 out of 7 respondents • I support upgrading recreational areas close to where 1. Upgrade key recreational spaces for improved support all actions disadvantaged people live not just where the general public uses them, areas where low cost housing is and where community use • 1 out of 7 respondents vulnerable people live need good parks and gardens as well 2. Extend and link walking, cycling and recreation support some actions • I think there needs to be a focus on substance misuse. I also trails networks across the District • 1 out of 7 respondents were think there needs to be input and feedback from community unsure about the actions 3. Support and facilitate activities and events that groups and organisations about a collaborative approach to focus on community health, wellbeing and • 0 out of 7 respondents did wellbeing, resilience, mental health and substance misuse to resilience not support any actions achieve better outcomes for the community. • Events and facilities aren't going to improve health outcomes if people don't have enough money to live well. eg healthy food, good mental health so that exercise capacity is there, access to medical care.
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for • 5 out of 7 respondents • Please plant local indigenous plants that will encourage emergency support all actions biodiversity 1. Undertake projects that focus on climate adaption • 1 out of 7 respondents • Again, less jargon would ensure feedback from a wider through a strategic approach to trees and support some actions sample of the population. greening, pavement surfaces and green energy • 1 out of 7 respondents were 2. Invest in business opportunities that create circular unsure about the actions economy outcomes across water, waste and • energy 0 out of 7 respondents did not support any actions 3. Work with emergency services and stakeholder agencies to prepare and enact disaster management, mitigation and recovery
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health • 5 out of 7 respondents • Needs more focus on mental health, drug abuse Healthy 1. Advocate and collaborate regionally to ensure support all actions options- programs for youth and unemployed Complete immunisation clinics. continued operation of immunisation clinics • 2 out of 7 respondents 2. Continue improved Food Safety Education support some actions 3. Implement Riverland Integrated Mosquito • 0 out of 7 respondents were Management Plan unsure about the actions 4. Encourage and support local aquatic operators to • 0 out of 7 respondents did implement and expand approved water safety not support any actions programs to our community
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3.2.2 Coorong District Council Eleven survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of Coorong District Council
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and • 6 out fof 11 respondents • There is no ‘action’ to support. In my eyes writing a plan / policy is not resilience support all actions action. A plan does not equal action 1. Develop a Disability Access and • 2 out of 11 respondents • Action 2. 'support and advocate' sure it is an action but what will be the Inclusion Plan support some actions result of this for the community. All other actions are very clear about what will be presented as tangible for the community. Likewise, 2. Support and advocate for mental health • 3 out of 11 respondents were 'continue to develop' does not give a sense if anything tangible will be programs unsure about the actions achieved for the community and the people of the District in the lifetime
3. Continue to develop Council’s Volunteer • 0 out of 11 respondents did of the plan. Will it be just developing a programme over the lifespan of Management Program not support any actions the plan or will it actually also be implementation and results for the 4. Provide post COVID-19 business people. Looking at the activities through these lenses will help develop recovery support language that actually provides the reader with a clearer understanding of what will tangibly be achieved. Otherwise there is a risk of very nice language sounding like ongoing process or lots of support and advocacy but not necessarily anything achieved for the community and people as a result. Are these actions about what will be done for the District or do they document the work that will be undertaken by Council. Careful to nuance the words so that the intent is clear. • As long as they are followed through • the disability access must include transport, access to buildings is of little use if the disabled cannot get to the buildings.
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 6 out fof 11 respondents • In relation to action 2 – suggest mention of the Good Sports program 1. Seek to continue developing healthy support all actions here: Suggested example action: ‘Encourage all sporting clubs to engage in the Good Sports Program, a community health program and active lifestyle choices through • 4 out of 11 respondents reducing alcohol and other drug harms and building strong sporting education, awareness and access to support some actions healthy eating and physical activity, this clubs across South Australia’ (https://goodsports.com.au/) • In relation • could be done in partnership with 1 out of 11 respondents were to action 3 – Suggested wording change: ‘Increase access to evidence- groups such as the Heart Foundation, unsure about the actions based education about alcohol and other drug harms in partnership Parkrun etc • 0 out of 11 respondents did with recognised organisations and the State Government’ • This action could be better defined - is the education, drug education in not support any actions 2. Ongoing delivery of sport and recreation schools or community education? It’s important to note a couple of opportunities (eg. STARclub program) elements with drug education that require consideration; 1. Is there an 3. Increase education about drug, alcohol evaluation of the education program has it had a positive/proven and substance misuse in partnership impact and reduction in harms from alcohol and other drugs? 2. There with recognised organisations and the is a delicate balance when having a lived experience person speak. State Government Consider if they will be causing harm or reducing harm. • Recommendation: Climate Schools is an evidence-based prevention 4. Establish a region wide Community program, if intending to deliver education in schools - Garden scheme https://www.climateschools.com.au/ . • Once-off education sessions do not tend to have a lasting impact. Consider building in an action about awareness raising and information sharing about alcohol and other drugs, that will ensure sustainable messaging. - Example action incorporating awareness: ‘Increase access to evidence-based education and raise awareness about alcohol and other drug harms in partnership with recognised organisations and the State Government’" • Once again there are no actions - it’s all about education and this is not measurable. I would rather see money and energy put toward infrastructure to increase physical activity. Ie walking trails, bike trails, increase pool opening hours with less reliance on volunteers. Perhaps 6:30-9:30 and 4-7. I think the community gardens are a waste of time. I’m not even sure who is allowed to access the produce. Is it just the
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments people who use the hub? Without a doubt we must increase the physical activity level of CDC residents but writing policies won’t do it. Employing activity coordinators in each town to facilitate exercise sessions might work. People like to be social over exercise but someone needs to drive/ organise it • need increased support for everyday physical activity opportunities in Coonalpyn eg year round greening of the oval and signposted walking trails , maybe with information plaques. There is also a great opportunity for a council wide Bicycling trail for locals and tourists, like the Mawson trail in the mid north of the state linking the towns and points of interest on the quiet back roads and trails of the Council area. • Just clarification if the 'region wide Community Garden Scheme' is actually for the region or for the Coorong District. Not clear here. • I don't believe that any Council other than Murray Bridge is acknowledging the community impacts from addiction / substance misuse and what they can actually do to manage, improve or change this! • I support action 4.
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and • 7 out fof 11 respondents • Do the solar panels absolutely last. It will be seen as another heap of plan for emergency support all actions money spent on staff facilities Using council facilities as a refuge is a great idea. Keep the oval in Coonalpyn green so it can be a refuge, also 1. Continue to educate and build resilience • 3 out of 11 respondents a place to exercise. 2,3,4 - good goals. Goal 1 is probably not councils amongst rural communities and support some actions industries on the impacts of climate role. Leave it to all of the other government departments / media that • variability 1 out of 11 respondents were are having a crack at. It is not something council will have any kudos in. unsure about the actions 2. Provide Council facilities as refuges • Year round greening of Coonalpyn oval using local underground water. • during heat waves, in-conjunction with 0 out of 11 respondents did Green spaces in the summer time are shown to improve mental health, community facilities not support any actions encourage incidental physical activity such as walking, running and family play . It would also be used as a Bushfire safe refuge and
3. Undertake emergency management emergency helicopter landing area, which are unsuitable when the oval and disaster response planning is tinder dry in summer
4. Support the Tatiara and Coorong Local • There is nothing here about supporting communities, community Action Plan with a particular focus on groups etc that are already taking action with regard to climate the links between the environment and change, or those community groups, business etc that are interested to health and well being do so. This reads as very passive and does not read as if Council will be 5. Install solar panels on Council owned responding to climate change aware communities. Unless of course buildings this is within the Action Plan. • No. 3 should include ; Prepare emergency management and disaster plan. • Shouldn't the facilities be used as refuges for all kinds of emergencies - rather than just heatwave? • This must be done in consultation with local Aboriginal people.
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public • 6 out fof 11 respondents • Goal 1&2 are good. This is an actual action. Forget the covid review. health support all actions Our district has had minimal impact from covid and state and federal government will do that to death. 1. Implement the Mosquito Management • 2 out of 11 respondents Plan support some actions • This goal is about protecting 'people' from preventable communicable disease and reducing risks to public health ensuring 'people' and 2. Undertake a post COVID-19 review and • 3 out of 11 respondents were 'organisations' have the capacity to act. Given the statistics on obesity consider Council’s ongoing role in local unsure about the actions response in adults and children in this District I'm interested to understand why • 0 out of 11 respondents did non communicable disease does not get more profile in this goal.
3. Implement the Immunisation Program not support any actions Obesity is NOT just addressed by providing lifestyle choices in towns, it requires services and strategies specific to the public health emergency it is. Would be great to see some reflection of this is this Coorong District goal and the follow up actions. Would recommend action 2 being more nuanced. Post COVID-19 reviews are very general and can literally be about anything given the impact of the pandemic. If this particular action is about stopping the spread of the 'virus' through public health responses, I think it should more clearly say so. EG: 2. Undertake a post COVID-19 public health review and consider Council's ongoing role in COVID-19 related public health responses. Being clear about what the end result of the action will be (as with the others 'implement') would be useful so the community and people of the district are clear what it means to them other than a council process. Eg will the end result be more than 'consider'? Will it be actually agreeing on a set of actions that will lead to existing plans being updated? The extent of this current action is 'consider'. Is that enough on such an important issue? Will council agree on what that role is after 'considering' and will that be outlined to the people of the District. Finally, there is nothing here about environmental health - water quality education, air quality, food safety. Does the Coorong District not having priorities in this regard over the lifespan of this plan?
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3.2.3 Karoonda East Murray Three survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of Karoonda Easy Murray Council.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and resilience • 3 out of 3 respondents support all actions • I thought the disability plan had been developed, so may need to be 1. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan • 0 out of 3 respondents support some actions withdrawn if completed. 2. Support local community groups to build capacity and • 0 out of 3 respondents were unsure about the inclusion actions 3. Assist Karoonda Area School to provide community access • 0 out of 3 respondents did not support any to the Karoonda School Swimming Pool actions 4. Provide community grant writing support for identified projects and funding opportunities
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 1 out of 3 respondents support all actions • This action is completed and about to be open prior to the plans 1. Develop three new playgrounds in Wanbi, Karoonda and • 0 out of 3 respondents support some actions endorsement. Needs an alternate Wynarka to provide opportunities for outdoor family • 1 out of 3 respondents were unsure about the goal. Dubious benefit in the quantum activities actions of funds spent achieving this, • 1 out of 3 respondents did not support any particularly at Wynarka. actions • This are great - however very narrow focus with only one action?
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency • 2 out of 3 respondents support all actions 1. Undertake targeted sanddrift removal from Council roads • 1 out of 3 respondents support some actions 2. Undertake a strategic review of existing waste facilities • 0 out of 3 respondents were unsure about the and regional opportunities actions 3. Feature renewable technology in upgrades to community • 0 out of 3 respondents did not support any infrastructure where applicable actions
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health • 2 out of 3 respondents support all actions • Council to my knowledge and upon checking with the staff at school who 1. Develop Asbestos Management Plans for Council buildings • 1 out of 3 respondents support some actions oversee this program, apparently
2. Implement the Riverland Integrated Mosquito • 0 out of 3 respondents were unsure about the provides no support or input into goal Management Plan, and in conjunction with SA Health, actions 3, the school vaccination program. mosquito and midge monitoring programs • 0 out of 3 respondents did not support any Unlike other council regions and 3. Provide a School Vaccination Program actions schools DCKEM are not listed as the provider of this service via SA Health 4. Provide a green bin green waste composting service* website, hence should not take credit for delivering this goal. Council should consider replacing this goal with facilitating a Q Fever vaccination program within our region, run annually, rather than having residents have to travel to alternate communities.
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3.2.4 District Council of Loxton Waikerie Six survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of the District Council of Loxton Waikerie.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and resilience • 3 out of 6 respondents • Love 4/. Youth Activation Strategy would also like to 1. Develop a Council wide Active Ageing and Wellness support all actions see areas to combat wellbeing, mental health and substance misuse included Strategy • 1 out of 6 respondents 2. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan support some actions • Grants should be used for promoting tourism in the area not for more sporting complexes that are • 2 out of 6 respondents were 3. Provide up to $250,000 in grants to community groups and already over-spent on. Tourism, youth activities unsure about the actions organisations Promoting the town and perhaps look at riverfront 4. Develop a Youth Activation Strategy • 0 respondents out of 6 did complex... not support any actions • These are great strategies! very targeted and on point for the goal! • What do these entail?
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 1 out of 6 respondents • I think there also needs to be elements around 1. Facilitate the development of the Moorook Kingston on support all actions substance misuse. Murray Eco Trail in collaboration with Moorook Kingston on • 3 out of 6 respondents • Look at implementing promotion of anti-drug Murray support some actions campaigns in the community Youth health promotion Older person health promotion- social 2. Community Association and Department for Environment • 1 out of 6 respondents were activities- transport scheme to promote and Water unsure about the actions independence and health for the older community 3. Continue the Waikerie Walking Trail - linking the Fauna • 1 out of 6 respondents did • The development of a trail is not going to have an Park, Hart Lagoon Trail and the Waikerie Riverfront not support any actions impact on healthy living choices if people don't have
4. Promote Council Dry Areas enough money to eat healthy food, and access to a 5. Continue to operate swimming pools and recreation facilities healthy home. Has it been considered that the in Loxton and Waikerie target population in terms of improving health
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outcomes - likely don't have transport to access such trails.
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency • 2 out of 6 respondents • How about a plan to reuse waste water. support all actions 1. Develop an Emergency Management Plan • Action 2 - very important, but community facilities 2. Promote use of community facilities as refuges in times of • 4 out of 6 respondents should be inclusive and welcoming to all residents extreme heat support some actions year round. 3. Develop the Riverland Smart Agriculture Project - including • 0 out of 6 respondents were wireless sensors (eg. LoRaWAN technology) within irrigated unsure about the actions and dry land agricultural areas • 0 out of 6 respondents did 4. Undertake an LED light replacement program to reduce not support any actions electricity use
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health • 1 out of 6 respondents • Great idea around compost service and green waste support all actions 1. Develop Asbestos Management Plans for Council buildings • The council has a new office. Green waste collection 2. Implement the Riverland Integrated Mosquito Management • 4 out of 6 respondents for outer Loxton areas.eg Loxton north Plan, and in conjunction with SA Health, mosquito and support some actions midge monitoring programs • 1 out of 6 respondents were 3. Provide a School Vaccination Program unsure about the actions 4. Provide a green bin green waste composting service17 • 0 out of 6 respondents did not support any actions
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3.2.5 Mid Murray Council Six survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of the Mid Murray Council.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and • 4 out of 6 respondents • happy that they included Aboriginal culture resilience support all actions • We would like to know the intended outcomes and goals of the programmes 1. Develop Mid Murray “Our Town” • 2 out of 6 respondents and know what indicators the Council has in place to know whether they are Implementation Plan and work with support some actions achieving their goals. We would like to know the target group of each Mid Murray Family Connections to programme and whether there is appropriate weight given to vulnerable • 0 out of 6 respondents assist in addressing mental health populations in the planning of the programmes. We would see more targeted were unsure about the issues assistance for at risk groups. For example, and this is just one of many, we actions 2. Develop a Disability Access and have had specific feedback about the challenges of equitable access to • Inclusion Plan 0 out of 6 respondents transport, particularly to isolated residents, for things like health appointments. did not support any • Ensure implementation of Our Town Plan is undertaken across the region, 3. Provide diverse and increased actions opportunities for community especially in vulnerable towns/communities. Advocacy for outreach services engagement, connection and (better promoted, better coordinated visits) Assumption that the updated participation DAIP has already been endorsed, now needs to be implemented? 4. Promote and celebrate Aboriginal • Mid Murray have placed a lot of focus on the "Our Town" project in many Culture and significance through areas, however very little has been seen or done. This is meant to be a increased opportunities for community led project, however has only engaged with very small parts of the engagement and collaboration region. This shouldn't be a Council action or project. Mid Murray have already developed a DAIP? Action 4 - Mid Murray needs to rethink their approach - there is again a lot of focus on this throughout several plans etc from Mid Murray, with very little actual action or indication that they can actually be respectful of Aboriginals in general or their culture! They do not support self-determination principals because they believe they know better, rather than allowing space for Aboriginal led conversations or actions. • I support 2,3 and 4. I believe the resources used on the own town project would be better spent on direct clinical mental health services.
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 4 out of 6 respondents • sporting facilities are very important for community participation in regional 1. Maintain infrastructure that supports support all actions towns opportunities for sport and recreation • 1 out of 6 respondents • We would like to know the target group of each programme and whether 2. Facilitate active partnerships with support some actions there is appropriate weight given to vulnerable populations in the planning of the programmes. We would see more targeted assistance for at risk groups. sporting clubs to achieve sustainable, • 1 out of 6 respondents For example, and this is just one of many, we have had specific feedback inclusive and increased participation were unsure about the about the challenges of equitable access to transport, particularly to isolated actions 3. Leverage existing open spaces, and residents, for things like health appointments. explore other recreation strategies, to • 0 out of 6 respondents • Ensure implementation of opportunities across all towns/communities (explore provide a broad range of opportunities did not support any supports required and/or barriers to participation) for social connection and inclusion for actions all ages • I support action 3. Other two actions aren't inclusive/broad enough to have an impact on the population that need improved health outcomes. Having enough food, healthy place to live etc more likely to have a meaningful impact.
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and • 4 out of 6 respondents • This should be a state government initiative plan for emergency support all actions • Suggest to involve community members/groups in developing Community 1. Explore and implement renewable • 41out of 6 respondents Emergency Management Plan (encourage better engagement and personal energy and energy saving initiatives support some actions responsibility to be prepared for or act during an emergency) 2. Develop a Community Emergency • 1 out of 6 respondents • This must be led by Aboriginal design and consultation. Management Plan were unsure about the 3. Plan for innovative and sensible actions revegetation initiatives favouring • 0 out of 6 respondents native, drought tolerant species and did not support any biodiversity planting actions
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public • 5 out of 6 respondents • Mosquito management is very important given the death in Mannum however health support all actions there are a lot more public and environmental issues being ignored. 1. Implement the Joint Murraylands • 0 out of 6 respondents • Suggest community group audit re: food handling Mosquito Management Plan support some actions 2. Support and facilitate the School • 1 out of 6 respondents Immunisation Program were unsure about the 3. Coordinate education programs to actions heighten skills and knowledge of food • 0 out of 6 respondents handlers did not support any actions
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3.2.6 Renmark Paringa Council Seven survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of the Renmark Paringa Council.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and resilience • 3 out of 7 respondents • Improving the recreation areas where vulnerable and at risk families 1. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan support all actions live would improve their well being and resilience. Planting of trees and landscaping areas near housing trust and low income home • 2 out of 7 respondents 2. Continue to support Council’s volunteer areas will provide comfort and support happiness and help build support some actions program happiness. The driverless bus could be used for people on concession 3. Continue library digital literacy and other • 2 out of 7 respondents cards. were unsure about the programs and the provision of resources such • Would also like to see a focus on wellbeing, mental health and actions as e-books, e-audio books and magazines substance misuse • 0 out of 7 respondents 4. Continue to support the driverless bus trial • I support action one, remaining goals seem lacklustre/short-sighted did not support any in terms of building meaningful community wellbeing and resilience. 5. Install a ramp in the upgrade of the swimming actions pool
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 3 out of 7 respondents • The most vulnerable members of the community have not been 1. Develop a Tracks and Trails Strategy and a support all actions considered in these actions. The swimming pool is too expensive to use for a high percentage of the community who live on a limited Wayfinding Strategy • 3 out of 7 respondents income. Many people suffering mental health issues and or from support some actions 2. Provide healthy eating options at all Council domestic violence do not get into the main street to use the precinct. events and functions • 0 out of 7 respondents • Start and finish project for bert dix 3. Develop the Taylor Riverfront Precinct, including were unsure about the walking paths, waterplay and outdoor spaces actions • Do these goals really targeting the population whom need increased healthy living choices the most? How will populations without for our community and visitor engagement • 1 out of 7 respondents transport access? Renmark Swimming pool is only an available did not support any 4. 4. Upgrade the Renmark Swimming Pool option to those with financial means. These goals seem to be aimed actions at the middle class population of RPC, despite the statistics showing that low socio economic populations are most in need of healthy living choices. How about development of waterplay in low income areas?
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for • 4 out of 7 respondents • I think the council needs to plant local indigenous plants throughout emergency support all actions the town to increase biodiversity and cool the streets and buildings. This will assist in lowering peoples power bills and make the town 1. Develop an Emergency Management Plan • 2 out of 7 respondents more liveable in the heat. including response and recovery arrangements support some actions to build community resilience • 1 - this is fantastic & should be done by all Council's! 2 - I am • 1 out of 7 respondents unsure of Council's being so specific about just heatwaves - i would 2. Provide community facilities such as the library, were unsure about the think it would be the same for all adverse weather conditions? this is Visitor Information Centre and Civic Centre as actions refuges during heat waves, and provide water an across the board comment, not just aimed at RPC • 0 out of 7 respondents during extreme heat • Action 2. Fully support, but believe that community facilities should did not support any be available to residents for refuge at all times. Further to consider 3. Install solar panels on the Alan Coulter actions Recreation Centre would be how a housing trust resident, housing trust properties don't have AC (majority of which are located far from community spaces)
4. Audit street lighting and install LED streetlights would access these spaces in heat wave?
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health • 6 out of 7 respondents • Council could assist school students to do work experience at Yamba 1. Improve food safety education support all actions fruit inspection station 2. Advocate and collaborate regionally to ensure • 1 out of 7 respondents • I note that none of the actions or goals have any specific reference to continued operation of immunisation clinics support some actions Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or CALD populations, despite the statistics showing a reasonable amount of residents in this • 0 out of 7 respondents 3. Implement the Riverland Integrated Mosquito population. Plan were unsure about the actions • 0 out of 7 respondents did not support any actions
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3.2.7 Rural City of Murray Bridge Nine survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of the Rural City of Murray Bridge.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and • 7 out of 9 respondents • "• In relation to action 1 – Suggested wording change: ‘Participate in resilience support all actions the pilot of the Planet Youth alcohol and other drug prevention Model and explore opportunities to build in longer-term sustainability of 1. Participate in the drug prevention Pilot • 2 out of 9 respondents model implementation’. • Please note: Planet Youth is a model not a Program for Planet Youth and explore support some actions opportunities to establish a longer-term program. • Excellent to see action 1 in the plan as a priority! • In • program 0 out of 9 respondents were relation to action 2 – Suggested wording change: ‘Lobby for greater unsure about the actions access to alcohol and other drug treatment and support services’ • 2. Lobby for greater access to mental health • Would Action 1 & 2 be a better fit under Goal 2 where it specifies services for those most vulnerable 0 out of 9 respondents did not support any actions reduction in substance misuse? • I have provided suggested wording 3. Lobby for greater access to drug changes from ADF Knowledge Manager Policy and Advocacy for the rehabilitation and assistance services whole plan to Lee Prestwood. " 4. Development and implementation of • all important issues in Murray Bridge Disability Access and Inclusion Plan • Not in this area so happy for others to comment.
5. Create diverse housing options through • Would love to see improvements of social inclusion activities for kids development assessment and influencing with disabilities. Would love to see support groups developed for planning and design code policy applicable families of kids with disabilities. to the residential growth areas • These are well thought out, achievable and impactful actions!
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 4 out of 9 respondents • As per overall comment on goals for the whole plan. Incorporating a 1. Continue implementation of the Murray support all actions Good Sports action. Coorong Trail • 3 out of 9 respondents • The could do a lot more to encourage healthy living choices support some actions 2. Continue to develop and support the • Example of Regional Collaboration - Planet Youth. Is it really a partnership with the Murraylands Star Club • 2 out of 9 respondents were regional collaboration? At the moment its just RCMB. Murray Coorong 3. Implement Council’s Playspace Strategy – unsure about the actions Trail would be a better example. RCMB top priorities seem a bit light on. Do we want to change the name of STARclub (official name 2017-2027 • 0 out of 9 respondents did changing soon but not confirmed, 95%, Regional Sport and not support any actions Recreation Development Officer)? Why does RCMB specifically mention the MCT but not CDC or MMC? We have an extensive delivery program of trails network which includes the MCT. Could say something like Berri Barmera. Continue implementation of the RCMB Trail Strategy? • Money spent on these goal should be going into preventative health in other areas. There are enough trails and parks • Loving the star club and would love to see more! • Why are these goals not highlighted across each of the Council's that participate in these projects? There's clearly been very little collaboration in the development of these goals - which undermines one of the strategies of this plan!
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan • 4 out of 9 respondents • It is not really an impressive list for emergency support all actions • Not in this area so happy for others to comment. 1. Investigate installation of solar panels on • 2 out of 9 respondents • Tour down under is a waste of money. Council buildings support some actions • Please consider using Aboriginal design and consultation in this 2. Investigate further water reuse projects in • 2 out of 9 respondents were process. Council parks and gardens unsure about the actions 3. Undertake a waste reuse project for the • 1 out of 9 respondents did Tour Down Under not support any actions 4. Implement the actions from the Climate Change Adaptation Plan 5. Implement the actions from the Environmental Management Plan
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public • 4 out of 9 respondents • Does not go far enough to support public health. There are a lot more health support all actions aspects to public and environmental health that are not addressed. 1. Continue to promote Council’s Community • 1 out of 9 respondents • Not in this area so happy for others to comment. immunisation clinic and encourage strong support some actions • uptake at School clinics I do not support a sewer system on the East Side. • 3 out of 9 respondents were 2. Investigate the feasibility of a communal unsure about the actions sewerage system for the Eastside of • Murray Bridge 1 out of 9 respondents did not support any actions 3. Complete and implement the Joint Murraylands Mosquito Management Plan
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3.2.8 Southern Mallee District Council Two survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities of the Southern Mallee District Council.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and resilience • 1 out of 2 respondents support all actions • While I understand this is a very small 1. Improve disability access to public buildings • 0 out of 2 respondents support some Council - these are actions 2. Continue to engage our community in Council planning for two key major not very focused on projects • 1 out of 2 respondents were unsure about wellbeing or 3. Provide a community grants program the actions resilience? • 0 out of 2 respondents did not support any actions
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices • 2 out of 2 respondents support all actions 1. Develop and provide better open space, sporting grounds, recreational • 0 out of 2 respondents support some facilities and playgrounds for public, community group and sporting club use actions 2. Support the community with applications for recreation and sport planning • 2 out of 2 respondents were unsure about grants the actions 3. Administer council grant funds to support community organisations in the • 0 out of 2 respondents did not support any delivery of healthy living outcomes actions 4. Facilitate health programs within our district
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency • 1 out of 2 respondents support all actions 1. Prepare emergency management and disaster response planning documents • 1 out of 2 respondents support some 2. Improve the energy and water efficiency of Council buildings and facilities actions 3. Review Council tree and planting policies to use more effective species on • 0 out of 2 respondents were unsure about any new developments the actions • 0 out of 2 respondents did not support any actions
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health • 2 out of 2 respondents support all actions 1. Deliver vaccination programs • 0 out of 2 respondents support some 2. Provide asbestos management and removal education actions 3. Increase Council’s food safety inspections • 0 out of 2 respondents were unsure about the actions 4. Improve water safety education • 0 out of 2 respondents did not support any actions
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3.2.9 Goal 5 (all councils and the MRLGA) Twenty-seven survey respondents provided feedback on the actions and priorities for Goal 5.
Goals and actions Level of support Comments
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing • 18 out of 27 (67%) • I would like to see accountability and resilience respondents • More timely consultation on plans would be beneficial to ensure goals are in fact goals support all actions 1. The Committee to meet at least rather than actions already achieved before the plan is endorsed. three times a year to drive the • 6 out of 27 (22%) • This goal is very wordy and I have read it about ten times to try and understand it. I delivery of the Plan and build respondents cannot see any benefits of this. HealthSA is a basket case department and you would be collaboration support some wasting your time working with them. There are no tangible actions to come from this actions 2. The running of a forum of public goal and it would be a waste of money and time. health stakeholders, convened • 2 out of 27 • sounds like a lot of talk and no action by the Committee in the first 12 respondents (7%) months of its formation, to were unsure about • Definitely needs a regional coordinator role, as it can be difficult to design & implement promote the range of public the actions regional collaborative projects, outside of each Council's day-to-day business, and often health services delivered in the limited staff capacity. Suggest to choose 1-2 priority areas per year to focus on as a • 1 out of 27 Murraylands and Riverland, region explore examples best practice respondents (4%) • The goals seem fine and with the potential to be inclusive. I just hope that they take note and consider the benefits of did not support of the statistics of the region, particularly with regard to non communicable disease and regional collaboration any actions health risk and that they are factored in to the approach just as much as communicable 3. The development of regional disease is, along with all other very important and valid priorities under this goal's collaboration teams, where umbrella. The evidence needs to drive the strategy and goals and the evidence/stats can practical, to further explore key also be used to question and critique if the balance is right. In running of forums for public regional public health issues health stakeholders I hope it is also considered how actually to ensure the voice of 'all' and act or advocate for change” stakeholders in those forums. Different cultural groups, indigenous communities, older adults with less access to technology, adults with mental health issues, children and young people don't necessarily all gain equal space to have a voice. I think there is a real opportunity here to ensure forums and consultations with stakeholders are layered to ensure this is possible.
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Goals and actions Level of support Comments • Further public consultation on health, involve the community more. Not just those in chamber of commerce • Leadership groups should include diverse community members, authentic community voice. Careful work to ensure the plan is true to community needs with community voices valued. Collaboration of services is essential and needed. • Is 3 meetings a year going to allow for all goals to be met ie planned and implemented? • It's a good start, but there should be a stronger push for collaboration.
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Feedback on the plan as a whole Survey respondents were asked how strongly they support the draft plan as a whole. 24 respondents answered this question. Around half of respondents (54%) ‘somewhat support’ the draft plan as a whole. 42% ‘support the draft’ as a whole. (Figure 3)
How strongly do you support the draft Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health Plan as a whole? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 54% 50% 42% 40% 30% 20% 10% 4% 0% 0% Support Somewhat support Neutral/don’t know Do not support
Figure 3 – Level of support indicated by survey respondents of the draft plan as a whole (n=24)
Survey respondents were asked if they had any other feedback on the draft plan. 13 respondents provided comments. Verbatim comments are provided in Appendix C. Key themes of the comments are provided below. Plan structure and content • To show how or ensure the directions in the plan link with and address the challenges for the region such as suicide, non-communicable disease (ie. the section “What does this mean for regional public health planning”). • To provide more demographic detail in the plan. • To use more pointed language in the wording of actions, rather than passive or process oriented language • More specific goals (eg. around supporting the mental health AND wellbeing of the community) • Better link to priority populations • Better link of actions across councils (collaboration).
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Suicide • To better address suicide by building the capacity of the region’s workforce (eg. through training) and community to identify suicide distress in people and respond in a compassionate way so that support is provided at the right time (ie. early intervention). • To ensure efforts are targeted towards at risk groups. • To respond to the South Australian Government Suicide Prevention Framework.(to be legislated in 2021). • To provide better support after a suicide attempt.
Wellbeing • To green and make improvements to streets and neighbourhoods to boost wellbeing • That providing or supporting opportunities for people to connect (eg. events, sport) is key • Spaces for youth (eg. skate parks) need to be programmed for them to have an influence. • Providing a wellbeing steward at each Council
Governance and delivery including: • Need to ensure political and financial buy-in of councils, • To evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the plan • To consult and involve the community in delivery of programs • Ensuring the plan supports people outside of main towns • Ensure that the Goal 5 forums will consider the involvement of people or stakeholders that may not be able to participate or would have other engagement preferences.
• The imperative to respond to climate change.
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Written submissions
Written submissions were received from organisations: • The Murray lands and Riverland Landscapes Board • Department for Infrastructure and Transport
The submissions are provided in Appendix D. Key themes of feedback in the submissions included: • DIT is undertaking a review of the regional bus network and is developing a regional public transport framework. A recommendation from which may be better promotion and information about the bus network through local government channels. • Support for the draft plan’s governance arrangements, in particular how it is proposed to support increase council collaboration. • Support for the plan’s proposed 5 goals and the plan’s alignment to priorities within the regional landscape plan. • Opportunity for partnerships with the Landscapes Board including: ‒ Youth environmental leadership programs ‒ Recovery from disasters (drought, bushfire, flood) including mental health programs ‒ Citizen Science activities to involve the community in environmental monitoring ‒ Delivery of biodiversity initiatives ‒ Healthy Parks, Healthy People events ‒ Nature prescription trial. • Suggestion to consider how to acknowledge and encourage connection with nature as well as how to support the participation and wellbeing of young people.
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Appendix A – Survey
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Have your say The draft Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health Plan aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in the Murraylands and Riverland region.
This plan has been developed by the Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association (the MRLGA) and the region’s eight constituent Councils: the Rural City of Murray Bridge, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, Southern Mallee District Council, Mid Murray Council, Coorong District Council, Renmark Paringa Council, Berri Barmera Council and the District Council of Loxton Waikerie.
The plan outlines the goals that the Councils will work towards together and the actions that each Council will deliver.
This survey seeks your feedback on the draft plan as a whole, its proposed goals and the actions of each Council. You can provide feedback on every Council’s goals or skip to the Council(s) that most interest you.
Consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 10 May 2021.
Following the consultation, the councils will consider the feedback received and will finalise the Plan.
Thank you for providing your feedback.
ABOUT YOU
1. Please provide your name and email address if you wish to be kept informed about this project
Name
Organisation (if applicable)
Email Address
1 * 2. In which council areas do you live, work, or pay rates? (tick all that apply):
Berri Barmera Council
Coorong District Council
District Council of Karoonda East Murray
District Council of Loxton Waikerie
Southern Mallee District Council
Mid Murray Council
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Renmark Paringa Council
Other
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YOUR FEEDBACK Feedback on the draft goals
The draft Regional Public Health Plan has the following proposed goals:
Goal 1 – Build community wellbeing and resilience
people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and means are welcomed, connected and participate in community life people’s mental health is supported people feel safe community support structures aid resilience and recovery
Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
people can eat well and exercise regularly regardless of their circumstances smoking, drug and substance misuse is reduced
Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
we have planned for and are resilient to the long-term impacts of climate change such as reduced rainfall and increased temperatures our communities are planned and resourced to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters (including extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, storms and bushfires).
Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
people are protected against preventable communicable diseases environmental risks to public health are well understood and people and organisations have the capacity to act accordingly
Goal 5 – Strengthen regional public health collaboration and delivery
councils collaborate to deliver regional public health outcomes councils are resourced to support regional collaboration
3 * 3. Do you agree that these are the right goals and outcomes for the region’s public health?
Agree
Somewhat agree
Neutral/don't know
Do not agree
4. Do you have any comments about the goals?
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Feedback on the draft actions Each council has listed actions it will undertake for each goal. The following sections will ask for your feedback on each council’s actions. If you are not interested in providing feedback on a particular council’s actions you can skip to the council(s) that interest you.
* 5. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for Berri Barmera Council?
Yes
No
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Berri Barmera Council draft actions
Berri Barmera Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Implement the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2. Continue to support and promote health, learning and wellbeing initiatives in our community 3. Engage with our diverse community to develop and support opportunities for storytelling and shared understanding 4. Implement infrastructure projects that include and improve public safety design
* 6. Do you support the Berri Barmera Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
7. Do you have any comments about Berri Barmera Council's proposed actions for Goal 1?
Berri Barmera Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Upgrade key recreational spaces for improved community use 2. Extend and link walking, cycling and recreation trails networks across the District 3. Support and facilitate activities and events that focus on community health, wellbeing and resilience
* 8. Do you support the Berri Barmera Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
6 9. Do you have any comments about Berri Barmera Council's proposed actions for Goal 2?
Berri Barmera Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Undertake projects that focus on climate adaption through a strategic approach to trees and greening, pavement surfaces and green energy 2. Invest in business opportunities that create circular economy outcomes across water, waste and energy 3. Work with emergency services and stakeholder agencies to prepare and enact disaster management, mitigation and recovery
* 10. Do you support the Berri Barmera Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
11. Do you have any comments about Berri Barmera Council's proposed actions for Goal 3?
Berri Barmera Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Advocate and collaborate regionally to ensure continued operation of immunisation clinics 2. Continue improved Food Safety Education 3. Implement Riverland Integrated Mosquito Management Plan 4. Encourage and support local aquatic operators to implement and expand approved water safety programs to our community
* 12. Do you support the Berri Barmera Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
13. Do you have any comments about Berri Barmera Council's proposed actions for Goal 4?
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Coorong District Council draft actions
* 14. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for Coorong District Council?
Yes
No
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Coorong District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2. Support and advocate for mental health programs 3. Continue to develop Council’s Volunteer Management Program 4. Provide post COVID-19 business recovery support
* 15. Do you support the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
16. Do you have any comments about the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
Coorong District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Seek to continue developing healthy and active lifestyle choices through education, awareness and access to healthy eating and physical activity, this could be done in partnership with groups such as the Heart Foundation, Parkrun etc 2. Ongoing delivery of sport and recreation opportunities (eg. STARclub program) 3. Increase education about drug, alcohol and substance misuse in partnership with recognised organisations and the State Government 4. Establish a region wide Community Garden scheme
* 17. Do you support the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
9 18. Do you have any comments about the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
Coorong District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Continue to educate and build resilience amongst rural communities and industries on the impacts of climate variability 2. Provide Council facilities as refuges during heat waves, in-conjunction with community facilities 3. Undertake emergency management and disaster response planning 4. Support the Tatiara and Coorong Local Action Plan with a particular focus on the links between the environment and health and well being 5. Install solar panels on Council owned buildings
* 19. Do you support the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
20. Do you have any comments about the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
Coorong District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Implement the Mosquito Management Plan 2. Undertake a post COVID-19 review and consider Council’s ongoing role in local response 3. Implement the Immunisation Program
* 21. Do you support the the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
22. Do you have any comments about the Coorong District Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
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District Council of Karoonda East Murray draft actions
* 23. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for the District Council of Karoonda East Murray?
Yes
No
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District Council of Karoonda East Murray draft actions
The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2. Support local community groups to build capacity and inclusion 3. Assist Karoonda Area School to provide community access to the Karoonda School Swimming Pool 4. Provide community grant writing support for identified projects and funding opportunities
* 24. Do you support the District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
25. Do you have any comments about District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 1?
District Council of Karoonda East Murray has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Develop three new playgrounds in Wanbi, Karoonda and Wynarka to provide opportunities for outdoor family activities
* 26. Do you support the District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
12 27. Do you have any comments about the District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 2?
The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Undertake targeted sanddrift removal from Council roads 2. Undertake a strategic review of existing waste facilities and regional opportunities 3. Feature renewable technology in upgrades to community infrastructure where applicable
* 28. Do you support the District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
29. Do you have any comments about District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 3?
The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Develop Asbestos Management Plans for Council buildings 2. Implement the Riverland Integrated Mosquito Management Plan, and in conjunction with SA Health, mosquito and midge monitoring programs 3. Provide a School Vaccination Program 4. Provide a green bin green waste composting service
* 30. Do you support the District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
13 31. Do you have any comments about District Council of Karoonda East Murray proposed actions for Goal 4?
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The District Council of Loxton Waikerie draft actions
* 32. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for the District Council of Loxton Waikerie?
Yes
No
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The District Council of Loxton Waikerie draft actions
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 Build community wellbeing and resilience.
1. Develop a Council wide Active Ageing and Wellness Strategy 2. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 3. Provide up to $250,000 in grants to community groups and organisations 4. Develop a Youth Activation Strategy
* 33. Do you support the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
34. Do you have any comments about the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 1?
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Facilitate the development of the Moorook Kingston on Murray Eco Trail in collaboration with Moorook Kingston on Murray Community Association and Department for Environment and Water 2. Continue the Waikerie Walking Trail - linking the Fauna Park, Hart Lagoon Trail and the Waikerie Riverfront 3. Promote Council Dry Areas 4. Continue to operate swimming pools and recreation facilities in Loxton and Waikerie
16 * 35. Do you support the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
36. Do you have any comments about the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 2?
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Develop an Emergency Management Plan 2. Promote use of community facilities as refuges in times of extreme heat 3. Develop the Riverland Smart Agriculture Project - including wireless sensors (eg. LoRaWAN technology) within irrigated and dry land agricultural areas 4. Undertake an LED light replacement program to reduce electricity use
* 37. Do you support the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
38. Do you have any comments about the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 3?
The District Council of Loxton Waikerie has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Develop Asbestos Management Plans for Council buildings 2. Implement the Riverland Integrated Mosquito Management Plan, and in conjunction with SA Health, mosquito and midge monitoring programs 3. Provide a School Vaccination Program 4. Provide a green bin green waste composting service
17 * 39. Do you support the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
40. Do you have any comments about the District Council of Loxton Waikerie proposed actions for Goal 4?
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* 41. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for Mid Murray Council?
Yes
No
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Mid Murray Council draft actions
The Mid Murray Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 - Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Develop Mid Murray “Our Town” Implementation Plan and work with Mid Murray Family Connections to assist in addressing mental health issues 2. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 3. Provide diverse and increased opportunities for community engagement, connection and participation 4. Promote and celebrate Aboriginal Culture and significance through increased opportunities for engagement and collaboration
* 42. Do you support the Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
43. Do you have any comments about Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
The Mid Murray Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Maintain infrastructure that supports opportunities for sport and recreation 2. Facilitate active partnerships with sporting clubs to achieve sustainable, inclusive and increased participation 3. Leverage existing open spaces, and explore other recreation strategies, to provide a broad range of opportunities for social connection and inclusion for all ages
* 44. Do you support the Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
20 45. Do you have any comments about Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
Mid Murray Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Explore and implement renewable energy and energy saving initiatives 2. Develop a Community Emergency Management Plan 3. Plan for innovative and sensible revegetation initiatives favouring native, drought tolerant species and biodiversity planting
* 46. Do you support the Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
47. Do you have any comments about Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
The Mid Murray Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Implement the Joint Murraylands Mosquito Management Plan 2. Support and facilitate the School Immunisation Program 3. Coordinate education programs to heighten skills and knowledge of food handlers
* 48. Do you support the Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
49. Do you have any comments about Mid Murray Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
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Renmark Paringa Council draft actions
* 50. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for Renmark Paringa Council?
Yes
No
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Renmark Paringa Council draft actions
Renmark Paringa Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 - Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Develop a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2. Continue to support Council’s volunteer program 3. Continue library digital literacy and other programs and the provision of resources such as e-books, e-audio books and magazines 4. Continue to support the driverless bus trial 5. Install a ramp in the upgrade of the swimming pool
* 51. Do you support the Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
52. Do you have any comments about Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
Renmark Paringa Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Develop a Tracks and Trails Strategy and a Wayfinding Strategy 2. Provide healthy eating options at all Council events and functions 3. Develop the Taylor Riverfront Precinct, including walking paths, waterplay and outdoor spaces for our community and visitor engagement 4. Upgrade the Renmark Swimming Pool
* 53. Do you support the Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
23 54. Do you have any comments about Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
Renmark Paringa Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Develop an Emergency Management Plan including response and recovery arrangements to build community resilience 2. Provide community facilities such as the library, Visitor Information Centre and Civic Centre as refuges during heat waves, and provide water during extreme heat 3. Install solar panels on the Alan Coulter Recreation Centre 4. Audit street lighting and install LED streetlights
* 55. Do you support the Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
56. Do you have any comments about Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
Renmark Paringa Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Improve food safety education 2. Advocate and collaborate regionally to ensure continued operation of immunisation clinics 3. Implement the Riverland Integrated Mosquito Plan
* 57. Do you support the Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
58. Do you have any comments about Renmark Paringa Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
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The Rural City of Murray Bridge draft actions
* 59. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for the Rural City of Murray Bridge?
Yes
No
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The Rural City of Murray Bridge draft actions
The Rural City of Murray Bridge has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 - Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Participate in the drug prevention Pilot Program for Planet Youth and explore opportunities to establish a longer-term program 2. Lobby for greater access to mental health services for those most vulnerable 3. Lobby for greater access to drug rehabilitation and assistance services 4. Development and implementation of Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 5. Create diverse housing options through development assessment and influencing planning and design code policy applicable to the residential growth areas
* 60. Do you support the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
61. Do you have any comments about the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 1?
The Rural City of Murray Bridge has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Continue implementation of the Murray Coorong Trail 2. Continue to develop and support the partnership with the Murraylands Star Club 3. Implement Council’s Playspace Strategy – 2017-2027
* 62. Do you support the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
26 63. Do you have any comments about the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 2?
The Rural City of Murray Bridge has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Investigate installation of solar panels on Council buildings 2. Investigate further water reuse projects in Council parks and gardens 3. Undertake a waste reuse project for the Tour Down Under 4. Implement the actions from the Climate Change Adaptation Plan 5. Implement the actions from the Environmental Management Plan
* 64. Do you support the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
65. Do you have any comments about the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 3?
The Rural City of Murray Bridge has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Continue to promote Council’s Community immunisation clinic and encourage strong uptake at School clinics 2. Investigate the feasibility of a communal sewerage system for the Eastside of Murray Bridge 3. Complete and implement the Joint Murraylands Mosquito Management Plan
* 66. Do you support the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
67. Do you have any comments about the Rural City of Murray Bridge proposed actions for Goal 4?
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Southern Mallee District Council draft actions
* 68. Would you like to provide feedback on the priorities or actions for the Southern Mallee District Council?
Yes
No
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Southern Mallee District Council draft actions
The Southern Mallee District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 1 - Build community wellbeing and resilience
1. Improve disability access to public buildings 2. Continue to engage our community in Council planning for two key major projects 3. Provide a community grants program
* 69. Do you support the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
70. Do you have any comments about the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 1?
The Southern Mallee District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 2 – Increase healthy living choices
1. Develop and provide better open space, sporting grounds, recreational facilities and playgrounds for public, community group and sporting club use 2. Support the community with applications for recreation and sport planning grants 3. Administer council grant funds to support community organisations in the delivery of healthy living outcomes 4. Facilitate health programs within our district
* 71. Do you support the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
29 72. Do you have any comments about the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 2?
The Southern Mallee District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 3 – Prepare for climate change and plan for emergency
1. Prepare emergency management and disaster response planning documents 2. Improve the energy and water efficiency of Council buildings and facilities 3. Review Council tree and planting policies to use more effective species on any new developments
* 73. Do you support the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
74. Do you have any comments about the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 3?
The Southern Mallee District Council has the following proposed actions for Goal 4 – Sustain environmental and public health
1. Deliver vaccination programs 2. Provide asbestos management and removal education 3. Increase Council’s food safety inspections 4. Improve water safety education
* 75. Do you support the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
76. Do you have any comments about the Southern Mallee District Council proposed actions for Goal 4?
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Goal 5 draft actions
'Goal 5 - Strengthen regional public health collaboration and delivery' will be delivered in partnership by the Councils and Murraylands and Riverland LGA through the Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan Committee.
Goal 5 has the following proposed actions:
1. The Committee to meet at least three times a year to drive the delivery of the Plan and build collaboration 2. The running of a forum of public health stakeholders, convened by the Committee in the first 12 months of its formation, to promote the range of public health services delivered in the Murraylands and Riverland, explore examples best practice and consider the benefits of regional collaboration 3. The development of regional collaboration teams, where practical, to further explore key regional public health issues and act or advocate for change”
* 77. Do you support the proposed actions for Goal 5?
I support all actions for this goal
I support some actions for this goal
I am unsure about the actions for this goal
I do not support any actions for this goal
78. Do you have any comments about the proposed actions for Goal 5?
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Feedback on the draft plan as a whole
* 79. How strongly do you support the draft Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health Plan as a whole?
Support
Somewhat support
Neutral/don’t know
Do not support
80. Do you have any other comments about the draft Plan?
Thank you for your feedback.
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Appendix B – Flyer
Draft MRLGA Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan engagement summary report - Appendix B – Flyer | 34 Have your say on our region’s public health Consultation is now open on the draft Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health Plan.
The plan provides shared goals for improving the health and wellbeing of people in the region. It has been prepared by the region’s councils and Local Government Association.
View the plan and provide your feedback at www.mmlga.sa.gov.au or contact your local Council.
Consultation closes 5pm Monday 10 May 2021.
Appendix C – Verbatim survey comments
This section includes verbatim comments provided on the draft Goals and any other feedback on the plan. Comments provided on the actions of each council are provided in Section 3.0. Do you agree Do you have any comments about the goals? that these are the right goals and outcomes for the region’s public health? Agree provide a good coverage Agree I think that they cover a wide range of issues facing our local communities. Agree Are these goals aligned to community goals in the RDA Murray lands plan to avoid duplicating and maximize resources. Agree Agree with all goals as long as they are followed through. Agree Community support structure – transport lacking particularly for incapacitated Neutral/don’t These goals are not measurable. It looks to me like writing a policy know could meet the goal and no action is taken Somewhat agree Yes, Goal 2 – Increase Healthy Living Choices – smoking, drug and substance misuse is reduced Suggested wording change: Goal 2 – Increase Healthy Living Choices – smoking, and alcohol and other drug harms are reduced’. Although smoking, alcohol and other drug harms were highlighted as an issue of concern, only three linkages to tangible actions were identified within 2 councils (Rural City of Murray Bridge and, Coorong District Council). It is suggested that other actions that reduce alcohol and other drug harms are incorporated so this goal can be achieved and there is clarity on how it will be achieved across all 8 councils. Suggestions: • Embed the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s (ADF) free programs into actions to assist in achieving this goal: - Suggested example action: ‘Encourage all sporting clubs to engage in the Good Sports Program, a community health program reducing alcohol and other drug harms and building strong sporting clubs across South Australia’ (https://goodsports.com.au/) - Suggested example action: ‘Promote factual information and services to prevent harm from smoking, alcohol and drugs by utilising the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) DrugInfo Services and Community Hub’ (https://adf.org.au/ and https://community.adf.org.au/). • Access additional suggestions on strategies to address this goal within the ‘How to Guide’ developed by the ADF and VicHealth, drawing on evidence around what Local Government can do to prevent and minimise alcohol-related harm. This guide offers strategies to address this goal with key considerations regarding Local Government leases,
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alcohol availability, sponsorships and advertising, alcohol consumption at council-run events, functions and meetings (https://community.adf.org.au/run-activities/local-gov-guide/). Further information: • Good Sports is complementary to the existing STARCLUB program (mentioned in the plan) and provides free additional support for sporting clubs in the areas of smoking management, alcohol management, safe transport practices, illegal drugs, mental health and junior friendly environments (https://goodsports.com.au/program/). • Good Sports has been supporting strong community sporting clubs for over 20 years, and ADF have updated the program and have taken it online, making it even more relevant and convenient for clubs. It can be accessed on any device, anytime and anywhere. Clubs get supported at each step with tailored resources to help them move through their accreditation, generating a clear to-do list with an automated action plan. Clubs also create one public health policy that combines all the areas of the Good Sports program, so they don’t have to keep track of multiple policies. Somewhat agree Regular public communication requested on collaborative projects and outcomes, opportunities for community members to contribute (co- design of health & wellbeing projects and initiatives) Somewhat agree Goal 5 reads first and foremost as equipping Councils and talks about a milestone not an outcome or goal relevant to people or the community. ‘Councils collaborate’ as a term is an activity or milestone that leads to a goal/outcome. Is the outcome that councils collaborate, and is the outcome that councils are resourced....or is the outcome something different? For instance. What will be the outcome of the collaboration and the resourcing for the community? I would recommend these two outcomes under this goal being presented differently otherwise this goal appears to be entirely internally driven. The benefit to the people and to community should be apparent as per the language used in the other goals. Somewhat agree I do not think they completely address the concerns around mental health drug abuse and actioning and implementation of further education for youth and prevention or education on these things. Also youth recreational activities and more things for youth to do a program to promote healthy activities to prevent drug abuse, break-ins, and crime escalation. Especially for the youth not involved in sporting activities. Somewhat agree I would love to see more discussion around paediatric services for kids with disabilities, or lack there-of. My son sees three different therapists, none of which are local, as there aren’t enough services here. Great to see a focus on mental health services. Somewhat agree Goals for children are paramount. Nutrition, exercise, education, happiness. Somewhat agree They may be too broad – suggest more specific goals
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Do you have any other comments about the draft Plan?
Must increase public and environmental issues in order to have a safe and healthy community and the plan does not go far enough in that aspect
The Mid-Murray Suicide Prevention Network would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Murraylands & Riverland Regional Public Health & Wellbeing Plan during its consultation period. While acknowledging the hard work and wonderful programmes Councils have run, we also see from the data section of this plan there are considerable challenges still to be overcome. In this region the demographics are challenging for policymakers. In particular from the perspective of this group, we see the Mid-Murray has a rate of suicide 2.11 times the Regional SA rate. It is all of the other challenges — health; housing; education; isolation; financial distress and lack of access to appropriate and timely services that could drive this number up. Rural and remote communities and men are two of the groups disproportionately affected by suicide. In the Mid-Murray males significantly outnumber females in every age-band over the age of 14, except the 85+ (92,117) . In the whole of Australia in 2019 there were 2502 deaths caused by intentional self-harm compared to 1079 caused by land transport accidents. If we saw an equivalent number by both causes, but saw 2.11 times the regional SA average number of land transport deaths in the Mid- Murray, we would be outraged. From the perspective of this group, we would like to see the language clarified around Goals 1 and 2 as they pertain to each of the Councils intended programmes and how they relate back to the pages titled “What does this mean for regional public health planning?” We would also like to make a broad comment about the opportunity this plan has at this time to harness the power of the recent final advice to Governments from Christine Morgan, the Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Advisor. She makes it plain that early intervention is key to bringing down suicide numbers. The support needs to be offered at the (first) point of distress. For Councils, this means strengthening the capacity and capability of the workforce. She says: “The first time a person discloses their distress or suicidality is a critical moment, so it is vital to build capability and knowledge across workforces and within communities to ensure a shared understanding about suicide distress, and the criticality of a consistent and compassionate approach. This requires strengthening capacity within all government services and community networks in touch with people at times of distress, transition or disconnection. Every interaction an individual has with a department, agency, service provider, worker or community contact is an opportunity to identify suicidal distress and to intervene to ensure they get the right supports at the right time.” Her recommendation surrounding this is for: “All governments to commit to prioritising evidence-based and compassion-focused workforce development to drive cultural change in and improve the capacity and capability of all (formal and informal) workforces involved in suicide prevention.” Specifically: “4.2 All jurisdictions implement contemporary compassion based training for frontline workers that enable them to respond to
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distress – especially those providing financial, employment and relationship support to people experiencing distress.” This would mean at a minimum anyone in contact with the public, including Members of Council, but optimally the entire work-force, both paid and unpaid. Dan Cregan, the Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention and Community Resilience calls this response to suicidal distress a non-delegable duty. In other words, a person can’t pretend they didn’t hear or understand and they can’t assume the duty will be picked up by the next person. Having said this, the training for workforces is crucial. In addition, this year the South Australian Government will legislate a Suicide Prevention Framework. It aims to establish a whole of government and whole of community approach to suicide prevention. Specifically, it will legislate for larger bodies in our communities to have their own Suicide Prevention Plans. It remains to be seen how this will affect Local Government. In closing we would say the National Suicide Prevention Advisor’s final advice to Governments is brand new. While there have been a couple of interim reports, this is the document that Governments now have to guide their path forward towards the Federal Government’s goal of zero suicides. You, as a group of councils, have this opportunity to look over the Murraylands and Riverland Regional Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, through the lens of this advice. It is an opportunity to interrogate the at-risk groups and to see whether the programmes you aim to put in place will actually deliver for them. It is an opportunity to look at the wellbeing of the Councils’ frontline workers. It is an opportunity to see the non-delegable duties Local Governments have under this model that the Prime Minister himself, has identified as being a Whole of Governments (plural) approach —every department across every level of Government. We look forward to working with the group in the future towards the shared aim of the wellbeing of people across the region. https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/getmedia/5055eb07-71fa-4ca3- 981c-5c978ade126e/Executive-Summary
Social connections are the key drivers of a healthy connected district. Activities like the art events are fantastic. Football / netball clubs provide for some people but there are a lot who are not connected. Look for opportunities to build connections and many of your issues ( drugs, health, environment) will start sorting themselves out. The youth have very few opportunities to connect. They need structure and guidance. Skate parks where they hang by themselves won’t achieve anything.
We have ten years to attend to our climate change errors, re establishing native vegetation is a high priority and needs to be done in as many places as 38ossible. Addressing mental health issues for the most vulnerable in our community by improving the areas they live in can be down by concentrating council improving the streetscapes and providing services in their neighbourhoods.
Some concerning statistics for the wider region that needs to be addressed. Succinct and fairly broad areas of focus in Plan – needs to be delivered for all communities not just larger towns. All councils need to ensure their Elected Body is connected and engaged with the Plan (and
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commit funding to areas of need) – keep providing feedback to the EM’s & community and/or opportunities for comment on various health & wellbeing initiatives (evaluate effectiveness)
I think Goal 5 needs some serious further elaboration. The way in which it is presented now appears as though the drafting team either ran out of ideas, ran out of contributions from the various Councils or ran out of energy. This is a very important element the plan and warrants further energy to ensure it is fully elaborated and Councils’ are required to list their planned contributions. Overall I feel that the plan would value from a strong positive critique and review of some of the language used. Particularly at goal/outcome and action level. Throughout there is often the use of very process oriented or passive language which does not provide the reader with any sense of what will e achieved for the people or the community. Council doing a review, or considering something is an internal activity but not really an ‘action’ as far as impacts of the community. Of course these things need to happen but I would really encourage extension of actions or activities listed in this way to challenge the Councils to actually determine what will happen. Otherwise the plan runs the risk of appearing very process oriented and not focussed on the people or community. I have mentioned earlier about concern for ensuring non communicable disease is well considered given the stats in this region. These diseases do not go away by establishing community gardens or having Park run, they require well considered public health response that address the root causes of the disease. Finally, there is no where in the plan that actually outlines the demographic of the region or indeed any one district. The stats and % are there. And percentages only tell a part of the story. Having a snapshot per Council of population stats, including a disaggregation of women, men, children, working, unemployed, cultural affiliation, businesses. All of which should be easily accessed through census data. Would make a big difference. This would make a difference to those developing the plan but also to the people and community that read this plan, knowing that the demographics of their community are recognised and understood. Forums for consultation with stakeholders are great but they need to move beyond assuming that everyone has equal access to those forums or has equal voice if there. Indigenous people, older adults with no mobility or impairment or no access to technology, most at risk adults and children/youth, all need consideration in these processes. Otherwise you are talking to and getting feedback from just a small proportion of the community. A great initiative very worthy of further strengthening given the importance to the people and community of the region.
You need to involve the public get them involved in promoting healthy choices in their area. Ask for consultation in programs
Funding for leadership to deliver and coordinate this plan is essential. Funding may be available from well-being SA. Community engagement is essential. The plan is positive in that it works on building protective factors in the community which is admirable. It would be good to see an emphasis on suicide prevention strategies given the data. Engaging young people is important and not really clear in the plan. Coordinating the engagement of other parties such
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as Volunteering SA would be useful. Every council and community should have a well-being steward.
Mentioned earlier – maybe the goals are too broad. I would like to see something specific around supporting the mental health AND wellbeing of the community Increasing MH services, especially programs that support people after a suicide attempt. Metro has this but not Country SA.
It is evident that there was very little collaboration in the developed, which doesn’t look good considering it is a key action of the group. At the beginning of the plan it states the priority populations, however there is very little other than stating they are a priority, that outlines how anyone will actually prioritize the health or wellbeing of these communities! There are some good strategies outlined in parts across all the different Council’s – but it really needs to be more cohesive and collaborative. Most Council’s need to put more effort and resources into public health and wellbeing – there are many many flow on effects for whole of community. Regional Council’s have to be far more than roads, rates & rubbish. It’s in their best interest to invest in this!
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Appendix D – Written submissions
Murraylands and Riverland Landscapes Board Submission
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Department for Infrastructure and Transport Submission
From: Oliver, Luke (DIT)
Hi Lee,
Just some comments re public transport:
DIT is currently working with local government, bus operators, and industry bodies to undertake a review of the regional bus network.
As part of this review DIT will develop a regional public transport framework, which will establish service level requirements for both service delivery and investment in the short and medium term.
Although the review is yet to be completed, potential recommendations may include increased service promotion leveraging from local government channels, and a more consistent approach into the way in which public transport information is published across all regions.
Luke Oliver Bus Planner, Integrated Service Planning South Australian Public Transport Authority Department for Infrastructure and Transport T 71097222 (internal 97222) • E [email protected] Roma Mitchell House 136 North Tce Adelaide • GPO Box 1533 Adelaide SA 5001 • DX 171 • www.dpti.sa.gov.au
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