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We will all work together to Close DAVE CHALMERS AO CSC the Gap. NT STATE MANAGER DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Through respect and collaboration we will create a better future for all of our children.

This Local Implementation Plan is our The Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, MLA commitment to create a long lasting Northern Territory Minister for Indigenous Development partnership between the people of Numbulwar and governments.

Tony Jack Michael Berto Mayor, Roper Gulf Shire ceo, Roper Gulf Shire

Numburindi Community REFERENCE GROUP REPRESENTATIVES ar Numbulw Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

3 4 Introduction Table of Closing the Gap in Numbulwar 5 Contents Closing the Gap Building Blocks 6 Numbulwar’s Partnership with Government 8

Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan Process 10

About Numbulwar 12

History 12 Location 12 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Population 12 Languages 12 Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Clan Groups 12 Traditional Owners 12 Land Council 13 Local Government 13 Numburindi Community Reference Group 13

Early Childhood Highlights 14

Schooling Highlights 16

Health Highlights 18

Healthy Homes Highlights 20

Economic Participation Highlights 22

Safe Communities Highlights 24

Governance and Leadership Highlights 26

List of Acronyms 28 Schedule A: Priorities, Strategies and Actions 30 Schedule B: Baseline Mapping Summary 46 Schedule C: Summary of Community Engagement 48 Closing the gap in Numbulwar

The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are working together with Local Governments, through the Shire Councils, to reduce Indigenous disadvantage. In recognition that outcomes for Indigenous Australians remain below those of non-Indigenous Australians, the Council of Australian Governments has agreed to implement the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Service Delivery.

This Agreement is a long-term, generational Numburindi Community Reference Group. It sets commitment based on delivering coordinated, out the priorities for the Numbulwar community This Agreement is a long-term, targeted and accelerated development in and includes targets, actions, success measures generational commitment Indigenous communities, and it changes the and timelines for achieving those priorities. Existing based on delivering way governments invest in remote areas. community and government plans and agreements in Numbulwar complement the coordinated, targeted and The Agreement takes a direct approach to Remote Service Delivery approach. All the accelerated development in improving conditions. This includes engaging signatories agree to work together to deliver the directly with the communities on delivering Indigenous communities actions in the Plan. improvements. It also involves clear accountability for who does what, where and by when, backed Transforming Numbulwar will require a two-way Numbulwar up by rigorous monitoring and reporting. commitment to change. This means:

Numbulwar is one of the 29 remote •• community members agree to take more Indigenous communities across Australia personal responsibility and fully participate in where this approach is being started through the commitments of the Numbulwar Local Local Implementation Plans. The Numbulwar Implementation Plan, and Local Implementation Plan has been developed •• governments agree to listen to the community through close consultation between governments and provide resources and planning to improve Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation and the Numbulwar community through the infrastructure, services and access to services. Numbulwar Local Reference Group, called the 5 6 CLOSING THE GAP BUILDING BLOCKS

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to six specifictargets to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage, outlined below. These

Numbulwar targets are underpinned by seven building blocks—priority areas where action is required. Improvements in one area will affect results in other areas.

COAG Targets Building Blocks Achieving COAG Targets Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September For an equal start in life, Indigenous children need early learning, development and socialisation Ensure all Indigenous opportunities. Access to high-quality early childhood education and care services—including preschool, four-year-olds in child care and family support services such as parenting programs—is critical. Facilities and infrastructure, Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation a sustainable early childhood education and health workforce, learning frameworks and opportunities for remote communities parental engagement are also important and require attention. Action on maternal, antenatal and early have access to early childhood health will help close the gap in child mortality as well as in early childhood development. childhood education within five years. Education is the key to future opportunity. Schooling that responds to Indigenous education priorities requires attention to infrastructure, teacher and school leader supply and quality, curriculum, student Halve the gap for literacy and numeracy achievement, opportunities for parental engagement, and school–community Indigenous students partnerships. Transition pathways into schooling and into work, and post-school education and training in reading, writing are also important. So are lifelong learning and the development of adult literacy and numeracy skills. and numeracy within a decade. Access to effective, comprehensive primary and preventative health care is essential to improving Indigenous Australians’ health and life expectancy and reducing excess mortality from chronic disease. All health services play an important role in providing Indigenous people with access to Close the gap in life effective health care. These services need to be responsive to government and community health expectancy within priorities and accountable for achieving them. Closing the Indigenous health gap requires intense a generation. efforts in preventing, managing and treating chronic disease. Indigenous children and their parents need to use programs and services that promote healthy lifestyles. COAG Targets Building Blocks Achieving COAG Targets

A healthy home is a fundamental precondition of a healthy population. Important contributors to the current unsatisfactory living conditions include inadequate water and sewerage systems, waste collection, electricity and housing infrastructure (including design, availability and maintenance). Children need to live in houses that are free from overcrowding and provide the infrastructure they Halve the gap in need for good hygiene and study. mortality rates for Indigenous children Indigenous people and communities should be able to benefit from the mainstream economy. This under five within includes real jobs, business opportunities, economic independence and wealth creation. Economic a decade. participation needs to extend to disadvantaged job seekers and those outside the labour market. Access to land and native title can be leveraged to secure practical benefits for Indigenous people. Economic participation also needs other financial assets, capacity building, employment and training programs, incentive structures, and infrastructure such as communications and transport. Through Halve the gap in economic participation, adults can become good role models for their family and community. The employment design and delivery of welfare (transfer payments and services) needs to encourage active between Indigenous engagement, greater capability and positive social norms. Ensuring that communities have support to and non-Indigenous overcome barriers to engagement such as problem gambling is critical. Australians within a decade. Indigenous men, women and children need to be safe from violence, abuse and neglect. Meeting this need involves improving family and community safety through law and justice responses (including accessible and effective policing and an accessible justice system), victim support (including safe houses and counselling), child protection, and preventative measures. Addressing related problems such as alcohol and substance abuse is critical to improving community safety as Halve the gap for well as improving health. Indigenous students in rates of Year 12 or equivalent Strong Indigenous leadership is needed to champion and demonstrate ownership of reform. Effective attainment by 2020. governance arrangements in communities and organisations, as well as strong engagement by Numbulwar governments at all levels, are essential for long-term sustainable results. Indigenous people need to engage in developing reforms that will affect them. They need greater opportunities to build capacity in governance and leadership in order to play a greater role in exercising their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

7 8 Local Reference Group The Indigenous Engagement Officer is an Indigenous person from the local area whose Numbulwar’s The Numburindi Community Reference Group job is to: is the main way Numbulwar consults and Partnership negotiates with government on the Local •• support the community in its consultations with Implementation Plan. Its members are community and negotiations with government, people from across the different clans, genders, •• ensure government engages with the Numbulwar Government age groups, areas of expertise and other interests community in a culturally appropriate way, and in Numbulwar. •• assist the Numburindi Community Reference The Numburindi Community Reference Group set Group to report on Local Implementation The Numbulwar Local Implementation the community priorities for the Numbulwar Local Plan progress and other hot issues to the Plan enables the three tiers of Government Business Manager. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Implementation Plan. To do this it consulted with government and the Numbulwar clan groups, participated in capacity-building The Government Business Manager is the contact community to reset their relationship workshops and took advice from community person for liaison between the community and

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation through a partnership aimed at members with experience in service delivery. government and also: improving conditions and services in With support from the Indigenous Engagement •• helps with community planning Numbulwar. This page explains the Officer and the Government Business Manager, and agreement making, structures for Numbulwar’s partnership the Numburindi Community Reference Group •• helps with service coordination with government. consulted traditional owners and sought their and delivery on the ground, agreement on the various community issues •• involves service providers such as in the Plan. non-governmental organisations in the Local Implementation Plan process, and Indigenous Engagement Officer •• reports on Local Implementation Plan and Government Business Manager progress to the Regional Operations Centre. The Indigenous Engagement Officer and the Together the Government Business Manager Government Business Manager support the and the Indigenous Engagement Officer are Numburindi Community Reference Group a Single Government Interface for the and the Local Implementation Plan process. community. They help community people They work with both the Northern Territory and understand government programs and services, Australian Governments, as well as having strong and help government and the shires understand connections with the Shire Council. They both live community issues and priorities. and work in Numbulwar. Schedule C details which groups were consulted and engaged with to develop the Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan. Regional Operations Centre Local Government The Numburindi Community and Board of Management The Australian and Northern Territory Reference Group set the community The Regional Operations Centre supports the Governments note the important role of priorities for the Numbulwar Local Indigenous Engagement Officer and the local government through its elected Government Business Manager with the presentation and service provision to the Implementation Plan. To do this it Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan. It also Numbulwar community and are committed consulted with clan groups, helps government to coordinate effective and to working in partnership with the Roper Gulf participated in capacity-building timely service delivery. Regional Operations Shire Council to implement the Numbulwar workshops and took advice from Centre staff are from both the Australian and Local Implementation Plan. Northern Territory Governments. community members with experience in service delivery Numbulwar’s Indigenous Engagement Officer and Government Business Manager are supported by the Regional Operations Centre staff in Darwin.

The Regional Operations Centre reports to the Northern Territory Remote Service Delivery Board of Management, which is a partnership consisting of senior officials from both governments and from the shires who are responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the implementation of Remote Service Delivery policy.

The Board of Management will: •• monitor and report on progress against the actions in the Local Implementation Plan, •• take a whole-of-government approach

Numbulwar to supporting the work of the Regional Operations Centre, and •• solve any problems and seek to address any lack of progress on implementation.

general beach scenes, feet in sand, numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

9 10 Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan Process

How the Plan developed The Australian and Northern Territory Government agencies and the shires will: Governments, with assistance from Shire Councils, The Numburindi Community Reference Group •• report regularly to the Regional Operations

Numbulwar surveyed conditions in Numbulwar to get baseline was established to set priorities to improve the Centre on progress against committed actions mapping data. This information identifies the quality of life in its community. The Numburindi in the Plan, and Numbulwar community’s needs and is the starting Community Reference Group was introduced •• consult with the Regional Operations Centre point for measuring the results from the to Local Implementation Planning at a local on details of the Plan’s actions that evolve after Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan. A Visioning Forum convened by the Regional the Plan is agreed upon. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September summary of the baseline mapping data for Operations Centre. Following this workshop, Numbulwar is in Schedule B. Supported by the Single Government Interface the Numburindi Community Reference Group and the Regional Operations Centre, the

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation established a comprehensive list of community Start and finish dates Numburindi Community Reference Group will: priorities under each building block. To do this •• check that the community is meeting its This iteration of the Numbulwar Local it took suggestions from community people, commitments in the Plan, traditional owners and senior elders with support Implementation Plan commences upon the •• meet regularly and keep the community well from the Indigenous Engagement Officer and date of signing. Progress on Schedule A will informed, the Government Business Manager. be monitored regularly, and details of the Plan will be reviewed, updated, amended and •• help raise awareness on agency progress on Through regular meetings, the Numburindi expanded annually throughout the lifetime of the ground, and Community Reference Group prioritised the Plan until 30 June 2014. •• agree on any new priorities or changes to the their top desired outcomes requiring immediate Plan that are needed to meet targets. action in this first iteration of the Local Keeping the Plan on track Implementation Plan. The Regional Operations Centre will: Reviewing the Plan These top priorities were negotiated by the •• assess progress against the actions in The Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan is Regional Operations Centre with governments Schedule A through regular communication a living, evolving document that can respond and service providers. Details of Numbulwar’s with government agencies and the shires, to the changing needs, gaps and priorities for top priorities with strategies and actions being supported by the Board of Management, and Numbulwar. There will be opportunities to update, committed to this year by the community, add to and improve it annually, or more governments and the shires are in Schedule A. •• work with the Numburindi Community frequently if required. The source document listing all of the desired Reference Group and ensure it has the community outcomes supplied by the Local information it needs to implement the Plan. This first version of the Plan was created within Reference Group is available from the tight time frames, and the details and actions Government Business Manager and will be used of the Plan are certain to evolve. to inform future versions of and updates to the Local Implementation Plan. Reviewing progress Addressing issues with Plan progress The Board of Management will The Regional Operations Centre will receive Any member of the Numburindi Community oversee the implementation regular reports from government agencies on Reference Group may raise an issue on behalf of the Plan’s progress. The Regional Operations the people they represent. process and alert the Centre will also receive regular reports from The Regional Operations Centre and the Board of responsible agencies to gaps, the Numburindi Community Reference Group Management are there to make sure that issues delays or needs for through the Government Business Manager are addressed and resolved. regarding progress on the ground. The Regional improvement to ensure they Operations Centre will provide a regular general Numbulwar’s Indigenous Engagement Officer meet their commitments report, based on the community and agency and Government Business Manager, with support progress reports, to the Board of Management. from the Regional Operations Centre, are there to help the Numburindi Community Reference The Board of Management will oversee Group get its issues dealt with. the implementation process and alert the responsible agencies to gaps, delays or This is the formal process for dealing with issues needs for improvement to ensure they with Plan progress: meet their commitments. •• A community member or group puts the issue in writing or tells it to a member of the The Office of the Coordinator-General for Numburindi Community Reference Group, Remote Indigenous Services and the Office of the which discusses the issue as a priority. Northern Territory Coordinator-General for Remote Services also oversee the implementation •• The Numburindi Community Reference Group process, with the authority to work across raises the issue to the Regional Operations agencies to cut through bureaucratic blockages Centre through the Government Business and red tape, and to make sure services are Manager’s monthly progress report. delivered effectively. •• The Regional Operations Centre works with the The Regional Operations Centre will also provide relevant government agency to address the an annual report to the community on how issue, and reports the issue to the Board of Numbulwar the commitments are being achieved. It will Management if necessary. The Regional work closely with the Numburindi Community Operations Centre will let the Numburindi Reference Group, service providers, all levels Community Reference Group know what is of government and the shires to keep track being done. of the commitments in Schedule A.

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation MAF Administration Officer, Ernest Numamurdirdi in Numbulwar

11 12 About Numbulwar

History Population Languages Aboriginal people have inhabited this region for There is a lot of seasonal variation in the The most common languages in Numbulwar are Numbulwar more than 40,000 years. The Rose River Mission, population size. The population of Numbulwar Kriol (48 per cent), Wubuy (14 per cent), English which later became Numbulwar, was established and its surrounds in 2006 was approximately 783, (11 per cent), and Anindilyakwa (6 per cent). by Anglican missionaries of the Church Missionary of which 713 were Indigenous (91 per cent). Mara and Ngandi are also spoken. Society in 1952. It developed into a township The Indigenous population of Numbulwar and throughout the 1950s and 1960s. In 1962 the Clan groups Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September its surrounds is projected to increase from 713 mission formed a community association to people in 2006 to 968 in 2026, an increase of 36 Numbulwar’s people are from a range of clans. take responsibility for managing the township. per cent. The number of Indigenous people of These include Numamurdirdi, Nunggumajbarr,

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Numbulwar became self-managing when this working age (15 to 64 years) is projected to Nunggarrgalu, Nundhirribala, Ngalmi, Murrungun, association formed a town council in 1973. The increase from 461 to 629 over this period. The Wurramarra, Lalara, Manggurra and Wilfreds. council became Numbulwar Numburindi greatest proportional increase is expected to These traditional people have a close relationship Community Council in 1976, and the mission be in the post-working population of 65 years with the sea and coastal areas, which feature handed over control in 1978. and above, which is expected to triple over the strongly in their culture. In 1989 the Numbulwar Numburindi Community next 20 years from 16 in 2006 to 54 in 2026. Council became a community government Traditional owners The changing size and age composition of council. In 2008 it was absorbed into the Roper the Indigenous population of Numbulwar Numbulwar’s people are from a range of Gulf Shire Council, which now provides local will increase the need for housing and traditional owner groups, from Ngukurr up to Blue government to the region. employment opportunities, as well as Mud Bay, including some from Groote Eylandt aged care and health services. and Bickerton Island. The land Numbulwar is built Location on belongs to the Nunggayinbala clan. These numbers are based on the 2006 census, Numbulwar is one of the most isolated of the adjusted using Australian Bureau of Statistics main Arnhem Land communities. It is located on estimates as the census under-counted the sand hills of the far south-eastern coast of the Indigenous populations. It is recognised that this Rose River estuary, 700 km east of Darwin. may not be an accurate assessment of the current population. Land Council Local Government Numbulwar is one of the The Northern Land Council, based in Darwin with The Roper Gulf Shire Council provides local most isolated of the main a regional office inNgukurr, is the land council to government in Numbulwar, which is in the the community and works in coordination with Shire’s Numbulwar Numburindi Ward. This is one Arnhem Land communities. the Owners and Custodians of Numbulwar Lands of five wards in the Shire and elects one of the It is located on the sand hills group. It is responsible for matters under the 12 council members. The Shire headquarters of the far south-eastern Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act are in Katherine and it has a service delivery 1976. This includes: centre in Numbulwar. coast of the Rose River

•• checking, representing and responding to the The Shire consults community members through estuary, 700 km east of Darwin wishes and opinions of local Indigenous people the Numbulwar Local Board, which has two about legislation, tourism, development and members nominated by the Shire Services commercial activities that affect traditional Manager in consultation with community land, and leaders, and two members from each of the •• helping traditional landowners claim, five groups of clans in Numbulwar. new basketball court, numbulwar manage and protect the land. Numburindi Community The community is part of the Arnhem Land reserve. Currently the traditional Reference Group owners, the Northern Land Council and The Local Implementation Plan was formed governments are negotiating longer term through a collaborative effort between the whole-of-township leases. Numburindi Community Reference Group, the Indigenous Engagement Officer, the Government Business Manager and the Numbulwar community.

The Numburindi Community Reference Group serves as Numbulwar’s Local Reference Group in the Local Implementation Plan process. It is Numbulwar made up of representatives from the five clan groups and includes men, women and youth. Reference group members are established community leaders from other governance areas such as the school council and the Shire Local Board. A youth community reference group is being formed to give young people Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation more of a voice.

13 14 The protection of children is everybody’s Commitments responsibility. It is the duty of all government Early The community and all levels of government and non-government workers and community are committing to a number of actions to members to identify and report children they Childhood address the community’s priorities, including: believe may be at risk of harm or neglect. Highlights The community is keen to have a crèche and •• To enhance the protection of children the childcare facility to prepare children for school. Northern Territory Department of Health and Numbulwar Families is developing minimum service Community strengths standards for child protection and related services for Numbulwar that will include an •• There is an informal playgroup on the agreed program to implement these standards. veranda of the Numbulwar preschool. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September •• The Numbulwar Health Centre holds •• Integrate universal services for families and baby health centres. their children. •• Parents participate in Indigenous Parenting Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Desired community outcomes Support Services. •• Children are prepared for school through the establishment of a crèche and childcare Details of Numbulwar’s early childhood priorities facility and service. and actions are in Schedule A. •• Capable and competent parents to care for children.

below: meals provided by numbulwar community school as part of the lunch program

right: albert murrungun, 2 years, enjoys the lunch program meal at the numbulwar school tuck shop right: albert murrungun, 2 years, enjoys the lunch program meal at the numbulwar school tuck shop Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

15 16 The Numbulwar School provides education up to Commitments Year 12. Schooling The community and all levels of government are The community is keen to improve school committing to a number of actions to address the Highlights attendance and engagement. community’s priorities, including: •• Establish a School Attendance Working Group Community strengths to develop a localised school attendance Numbulwar •• The school is governed by a well-represented strategy that will increase school attendance, and active committee of local leaders. and have young adults and parents returning •• The school runs a nutrition program which to school. provides a healthy breakfast and lunch. •• Maintenance and refurbishment program for

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September •• The Batchelor Institute offers skills development the school. courses to the community. •• Parents and community encourage and •• Centrelink has been contacting senior students support children to go to school. Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation who are eligible for Abstudy, and reports indicate that they are returning to school. Details of Numbulwar’s schooling priorities and actions are in Schedule A. Desired community outcomes •• Trained Home Liaison Officers increased from two to five. •• Indigenous young people successfully transition from school to work and/or further study. •• New school building. •• Revisit the Remote Learning Partnership Agreement.

infrastructure at the numbulwar community school Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

17 18 The Numbulwar Health Centre provides medical Commitments and public health services and access to visiting Health The community and all levels of government are doctors and specialists, through staff including committing to a number of actions to address the nurses, Aboriginal health workers and a visiting Highlights community’s priorities, including: general practitioner. •• Undertake a health infrastructure review in The community is keen to improve preventative Numbulwar and report back to the Numburindi Numbulwar health measures and to get a new health centre. Community Reference Group.

Community strengths •• Develop a local primary health care plan. •• The number of malnourished children has •• Smoking reduction strategy to be provided, including that Numbulwar community stops Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September reduced as a result of public health programs. people from smoking inside homes and cars. •• The birth rate has significantly dropped as a result of making contraception more available. Details of Numbulwar’s health priorities and Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation •• The Numbulwar Aged Care and Respite Centre actions are in Schedule A. helps with personal hygiene, laundry and home maintenance and provides a Meals on Wheels service.

Desired community outcomes •• Preventative medicine and health strategies supporting healthy lifestyle choices. •• New health centre with renal dialysis available. •• Resident general practitioner and dentist for Numbulwar. •• Additional vehicles to support outreach services. •• Residential aged care and mental care facility and support.

healthcare worker, janice joshua, with the numbulwar ambulance Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

19 20 The community is keen to see Numbulwar Commitments developing in an orderly way and families Healthy The community and all levels of government living in suitable housing with access to all are committing to a number of actions to necessary utilities. Homes address the community’s priorities, including: Highlights Community strengths •• Strategic Indigenous Housing Infrastructure Program to deliver new houses, rebuilds and

Numbulwar •• Under the Strategic Indigenous Housing refurbishments, subject to appropriate leasing. and Infrastructure Program the community will get new housing and refurbishment of •• Establish a Healthy Homes Working Group that some existing housing. will identify and implement the type and timing •• Government will consult with the Numbulwar of housing support than will be provided at Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Housing Reference Group to ensure local Numbulwar that may include home budgeting people have a say in decisions about and home care. housing in their community. Details of Numbulwar’s housing priorities and Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation actions are in Schedule A. Desired community outcomes •• Development of town in an orderly manner with appropriate processes. •• Families live in appropriate housing with access to all basic utilities. •• Access to clean drinking water. •• Storage capability in Numbulwar homes.

grandmother jessylyn amagala with granddaughter esther outside the community store Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

21 22 The community is keen for improved all-weather Commitments access to Numbulwar and wants to establish a Economic The community and all levels of government are central business district and better town committing to a number of actions to address the infrastructure. Participation community’s priorities, including: Highlights Community strengths •• Replacement of Rose River channel markers planned during the 2010-11 maintenance

Numbulwar •• Major employers in Numbulwar include the program, and commitment to undertake a Shire, Numbulwar Homelands Council detailed survey of the road network in and Association Incorporated, the Numbulwar around Numbulwar including options for School, the health centre, the Aboriginal Air progressive road upgrades. Service, the Traditional Credit Union, Northern

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Territory Power and Water, the Territory police •• Provide business support and mentoring and the Batchelor Institute. to individuals and groups wanting to start •• A Numbulwar person is participating in the a viable business. Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Traditional Credit Union Financial Services Details of Numbulwar’s economic participation Training Project, which offers three months work priorities and actions are in Schedule A. and opportunities for employment as financial services apprentices after that. •• The Workplace English Language Literacy Program provides literacy and numeracy training for employees at the Traditional Credit Union in Numbulwar.

Desired community outcomes •• Improved all-weather access to the community. •• Central business district and arts and crafts centre. •• Town infrastructure, including pool, oval and hall. •• Public transport for Numbulwar. •• Sufficient accommodation to support services and economic development.

shire worker wayne murrungun cleaning up the community in numbulwar shire worker wayne murrungun cleaning up the community in numbulwar Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

23 24 The community is keen to ensure that all families Commitments are properly housed and that children and SAFE The community and all levels of government are families are safe. COMMUNITIES committing to a number of actions to address the Community strengths community’s priorities, including: •• Develop a community safety plan. Highlights •• There is capacity to employ two Aboriginal

Numbulwar community police officers—although both Details of Numbulwar’s safety priorities and these positions are currently vacant. actions are in Schedule A. •• Catholic Care is establishing the No More Domestic Violence Program in the community to deal with domestic violence counselling Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September and intervention orders. •• Youth diversion programs are being developed, and the community is getting Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation a three-quarter-sized basketball court.

Desired community outcomes •• Families live in appropriate housing with access to all basic utilities. •• Children and families are safe. •• Safety at night. •• Parenting programs to assist in curbing antisocial behaviour. •• Community Safety Plan.

gregory nunggarrgalu, trains along side the numbulwar football team on the beachfront, numbulwar Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

25 26 The community is keen to see improvements Commitments in governance and leadership training, GOVERNANCE The community and all levels of government are communication and understanding. AND committing to a number of actions to address the Community strengths community’s priorities, including: •• Develop an integrated and strategic program LEADERSHIP •• The Numburindi Community Reference of community governance and leadership

Numbulwar Group is a strong and widely representative support that suits the needs of the men, women HIGHLIGHTS leadership group. and youth of Numbulwar.

Desired community outcomes •• The Numburindi Community Reference Group •• Governance and leadership training and the Regional Operations Centre will work in Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September for Numbulwar leaders. partnership to progress Local Implementation Plan actions and report back to government. •• Improved communication and understanding between government and Numbulwar leaders. Details of Numbulwar’s governance and Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation leadership priorities and actions are in Schedule A. Ngathurin Murrungun checks in with joel kiddle of the Electoral Office to see if he is registered to vote Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

27 28 LIST OF ACRONYMS

ABA Aboriginal Benefits Account DBCDE Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

Numbulwar ACPO Aborginal Community Police Officer DBE Department of Business and Employment ACW Aboriginal Community Worker DCF Department of Children and Families AFL Australian Footbal League DCI Department of Construction and Infrastructure AG Australian Government DEEWR Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations AGD Attorney Generals Department DET Department of Education and Training Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September AIS Australian Interpreter Services DHF Department of Health and Families ALC Anindilyakwa Land Council DLP Department of Lands and Planning ALPA Arnhem Land Progress Association DOH Department of Health Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation ALRA Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 DoHA Department of Health and Aging AMRRIC animal management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities DoJ Department of Justice AMS Aboriginal Medical Services DPI Department of Planning and Infrastructure AMSANT aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory DSEWPAC Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population AODP Alcohol and Other Drugs Project and Communites ASC Australian Sports Commission DVD Digital Versatile Disc ASM Area Services Manager EA East Arnhem BoM Board of Management EASC East Arnhem Shire Council BOOT/ BOOTS Build, Own, Operate, Transfer and Support EBA Enterprise Bargaining Agreement BRACS Broadcasting for Remote Aboriginal Communities Scheme EDO Economic Development Officer CA Central Australia FaFT Families as First Teachers CAALAS central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service FaHCSIA Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs CARH Central Australian Remote Health FTE Full Time Equivalent CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority GBM Government Business Manager CAYLUS central Australian Youth Link Up Service GEBIE Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises CDSC Central Desert Shire Council GEH Government Employee Housing CDEP Community Development Employment Projects GEMCO Groote Eylandt Mining Company CDS Central Desert Shire GPNNT General Practice Network Northern Territory CDU Charles Darwin University HACC Home and Community Care CEC Community Education Centre HLGRS- (RD) Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services CEO Catholic Education Office - Regional Development CFC Child and Families Centre HLGRS/ DHLGRS Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services CLC Central Land Council HOIL Home Ownership Indigenous Land CSP Community Safety Plan HRG Housing Reference Group CWG Capital Working Group HSDA Health Service Delivery Area IBA Indigenous Business Association ICT Information and Communications Technology OLSH TCS our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic School IEO Indigenous Engagement Officer ORIC Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations ILC Indigenous Land Corporation OTL Office of Township Leasing IPSS Indigenous Parenting Support Service PaCE Parents and Community Engagement IPWG Infrastructure and Planning Working Group PAW Media pintubi, Anmatjerre, Warlpiri Media IRSD Indigenous Remote Service Delivery Special Account PATS Patient Assistance Transport Scheme IT Information Technology PHC Primary Health Care JSA Job Services Australia PHCM Primary Health Care Manager KWHB Katherine West Health Board PWC/ P&W power Water Corporation LAB Local Advisory Board RAFCW Remote Area Family and Community Workers LGANT Local Government Association of the Northern Territory RGSC Roper Gulf Shire Council LIP Local Implementation Plan RH Remote Housing LHA Laynhapuy Homelands Association RHNT Remote Housing Northern Territory LHRG Local Housing Reference Group RIBS Regional Indigenous Broadcasting Services LLNP Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program ROC Regional Operations Centre LRG Local reference group RSD Remote Service Delivery LSP Locational Supported Playgroups RTEED Remote Training, Employment and Economic Development Malabam malabam Health Board SDCU Service Delivery Coordination Unit MCS Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic School SEAM School Enrolment and Attendance Measure MES Municipal Essential Services SIHIP Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program MH Mental Health SNP School Nutrition Program MJD FOUNDATION Machado Joseph Disease Foundation STEP Structured Training and Employment Projects MOU Memorandum of Understanding SWSBSC Strong Women, Strong Babies, Strong Culture MSC McDonnell Shire Council TBA To Be Advised MSOAP Medical Specialists Outreach Assistance Program TDC Thamarrurr Development Corporation N/A Not Applicable TIE Transforming Indigenous Education NGO Non Government Organisation TISC Tiwi Islands Shire Council NLC Northern Land Council TO Traditional Owners

Numbulwar NPA National Partnership Agreement TOR Terms Of Reference NRETAS Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport TRPA Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement NRT Nicotine Replacement Therapy UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund NT Northern Territory VET/ VETiS Vocational Education and Training in Schools NTCET Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training WAHAC BOARD Western Aranda Health Aboriginal Corporation Board NTFC Northern Territory Families and Children WASC West Arnhem Shire Council NTG Northern Territory Government WG Working Group NTIEC Northern Territory Indigenous Education Council WETT Warlpiri Education and Training Trust Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation NTPFES Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services WHO World Health Organisation NTPOL Norther Territory Police WoG Whole of Government OATSIH Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health WYN BOARD Willowra, Yuendumu, Nyirripi Health Board 29 OCPE Office of the Comissioner of Public Employment YMAC Yugul Mangi Aboriginal Corporation 30 Schedule A: Priorities, Strategies and Actions Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

EARLY CHILDHOOD Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

Progress Output Indicators COAG Target Number and proportion of low, normal, and high birth weight Halve the gap in mortality rates for under 5’s within a decade Indigenous babies Timing of antenatal visits for regular clients delivering Halve the gap in mortality rates for under 5’s within a decade Indigenous babies

Priority 1: Adequate infrastructure to deliver early childhood programs. Strategy 1.1: Establish a crèche and childcare facility.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When 1.1.1 complete study on future of education and associated infrastructure needs including Lead - DEEWR Started Review Jan-11 the establishment of a crèche and childcare facility in Numbulwar. Supporting - DET DCF, FaHCSIA, RGSC, Community, Capital Working Group 1.1.2 Establish an early childhood coordinator to lead the integration of family services Lead - DET Started Review tailored to the Numbulwar community and its surrounding service delivery area. This will Supporting - LRG, RGSC, Oct-11 be achieved through a whole-of-government approach across all levels of DCF, Government Service government, non-government organisations and the community to develop and Providers, NGOs, implement an integrated service model. All program content will be inclusive of Community Indigenous culture and have links to elders. Priority 2: Children are prepared for school. Strategy 2.1: Parents start teaching their children at an early age and are capable and competent parents.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 DET in partnership with DHF, DEEWR, FaHCSIA, RGSC, non-government organisations and Lead - DET Started Review community will lead the integration of universal services for families and their children. Supporting - DCF, DEEWR, Oct-11 (DET) Refer to 1.1.2 above. FaHCSIA, RGSC, NGOs 2.1.2 Establish FaFT-IPSS program. This place-based integrated universal services program Lead - DET Started Dec-12 includes early learning and parenting support strategies. Supporting - FaHCSIA, DCF 2.1.3 Provide universal access to preschool for every child in the year before full-time school. Lead - DET Started Dec-13 By 2013 the preschool program is to be delivered for 15 hours a week, 40 weeks a year Supporting - DEEWR by a four year, university qualified early childhood teacher. The program will be accessible across a diversity of settings and in a form that meets the needs of parents. 2.1.4 Increased access to training for nutrition and food preparation. Lead - DEEWR Started Jun-11 Supporting - DET, Numbulwar CEC, Community 2.1.5 Deliver Certificate III Community Services in the workplace through the FaFT-IPSS Lead - DET Started Dec-11 program for the local Indigenous FaFT Family Liaison Officers and Locational Supported Supporting - FaHCSIA Playgroup staff. 2.1.6 Build parents capacity to engage in their children's education through community Lead - NTIEC Started Review Jun-11 engagement workshops delivered through the PaCE program. Supporting - DEEWR, DET 2.1.7 Parents take an active role in IPSS. Lead - Community From date of Review Numbulwar Supporting - DET agreement Oct-11 2.1.8 young mothers take an active role in nutrition programs. Lead - Community From date of Review Supporting - DOH, DET agreement Oct-11 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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SCHOOLING

Numbulwar Progress Output Indicators COAG Target Halve the gap in reading, writing and numeracy achievements for Schooling enrolment and attendance Indigenous children within a decade NAPLAN participation and attainment Halve the gap for Indigenous students in year 12 equivalent attainment by 2020 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Priority 1: All community members value and promote education as the key to future opportunity. Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Strategy 1.1: increase school attendance so that no child has more than three unexplained absences in a row.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 establish a School Attendance Working Group to develop a localised school Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 attendance strategy that will: increase school attendance; and have young adults and Supporting - Community, parents returning to school. NRETAS, Government Service Providers, RGSC, NGOs

1.1.2 Parents participate in improving school attendance. Lead - Community Started Review Jun-11 Supporting - DET

1.1.3 Review the Remote Learning Partnership Agreement. Lead - DET Started Jul-11 Supporting - Community

1.1.4 NTG with support from RGSC guarantees all Year 12 leavers employment and training Lead - DBE/DET Started Review opportunities under the Jobs Guarantee Plan. Supporting - RGSC Council Oct-11

1.1.5 The number of home liaison officers will increase in line with increased enrolments Lead - Community Started Review and attendance. Supporting - DET Oct-11

1.1.6 there will be a range of education initiatives focused on the "Strong Start Bright Futures" Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 approach to remote education and training, with a clear focus on locally tailored Supporting - DEEWR, attendance strategies. Community Priority 2: Education services and infrastructure in Numbulwar provide a rich learning environment. Strategy 2.1: Our school responds to student, teacher and community priorities.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Provide education and training pathways such as 'Strong Start Bright Futures' strategy. Lead - DET Feb-11 Review Jun-11

2.1.2 Maintenance and refurbishment program including the replacement of old buildings Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 where required. Supporting - DCI

Strategy 2.2: identify and deliver a range of adult education programs with a view to increasing the self-esteem of participants and employment opportunities for Indigenous adults.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.2.1 The PaCE program to consider employment of part-time staff who would work in similar Lead - DEEWR Started Review capacity to Home Liaison Officers. Supporting - DET Aug-11 Community

2.2.2 Implement the Schooling 3-9 program that makes school facilities available for local Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 language courses and activities, such as adult literacy, IT, parenting skills, music, sport Supporting - LRG, NRETAS and the arts. Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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HEALTH

Numbulwar Progress Output Indicators COAG Target

Number of health care episodes Close the gap in life expectancy within a generation

Number of episodes of health care and client contacts Close the gap in life expectancy within a generation

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Child oral health disease profile for 7-to-12-year-olds Close the gap in life expectancy within a generation Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Priority 1: The people of Numbulwar have access to effective, comprehensive primary and preventative health care. Strategy 1.1: Develop and deliver local programs supporting healthy life choices.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 Review the Oral Health Program to seek opportunities for service improvement and if Lead for Oral Health Started Sep-11 appropriate, develop a fluoridation program. Program- DHF Lead for fluoridation- DHLGRS

1.1.2 undertake an analysis of water resources with a view to implementing a community Lead - PWC Jan-12 Dec-12 driven approach to managing sustainable water consumption. Supporting - DHF

Strategy 1.2: The Numbulwar health centre meets community needs.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 undertake an infrastructure review in Numbulwar and report back to Local Lead - DOH Started Jul-12 Reference Group.

1.2.2 Provide advice back to the LRG on proposed improvements to the health centre Lead - DOH Started Sep-10 following the Infrastructure review. Supporting - LRG 1.2.3 Provide advice on water quality at Numbulwar and its impact on renal services. Lead - DOH Started Nov-10 Supporting - PWC

1.2.4 Develop a local primary health care plan. Lead - DOH Started Oct-10 Supporting - Community

1.2.5 Assess the need for additional vehicles to support outreach services. Lead - DOH Started Sep-10 Supporting - DoHA

Strategy 1.3: Plan infrastructure to meet aged care and mental care service delivery needs.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.3.1 undertake an assessment of what is currently available and what will be required for Lead - DoHA Started Nov-10 future aged care services in Numbulwar. Supporting - DOH

1.3.2 The findings and recommendations of the review of aged and disability care services Lead - DoHA Started Nov-10 will be reported back to the LRG. Supporting - DOH Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Priority 2: The people of Numbulwar will actively encourage and support family members to stop smoking. Strategy 2.1: Develop local strategies that will reduce the levels of smoking. Numbulwar

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 The Local Reference Group supported by the wider community: Encourage local shops Lead - Local Reference Oct-10 Oct-11 to make nicotine abatement products available; Encourage community members to Group

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September stop smoking inside homes, cars and around non-smokers (including children, the elderly Supporting - Community, and the sick); Provide support and encouragement to family members who are trying RGSC, DOH to quit smoking; Support the declaration of smoke free areas including playgrounds,

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation buildings and other public areas; and provide support and encouragement for pregnant women to stop smoking.

2.1.2 Stop people smoking inside our homes and cars. Lead - Community From date of Review Supporting - DOH agreement Oct-11

2.1.3 Declare playgrounds, schools and government buildings and grounds smoke free areas. Lead - Whole of From date of Review Government and RGSC agreement Oct-11

2.1.4 Provide details, action and dates for developing a smoking reduction strategy in Lead - DOH Oct-10 Oct-11 Numbulwar including expected community actions.

2.1.5 Pregnant women not smoking. Lead - Community From date of Review Supporting - DOH, DoHA agreement Oct-11 HEALTHY HOMES

Progress Output Indicators

Condition of current housing stock

Overall crowding rates: average per bedroom density and number of houses overcrowded

Priority 1: We have enough homes for Numbulwar people to reduce overcrowding. Strategy 1.1: Determine how many new houses will be needed when SIHIP finishes.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 Undertake a review of Numbulwar housing requirements and develop a plan to provide Lead – DHLGRS, FaHCSIA Pending lease Jun-11 enough housing in the future. 1.1.2 Deliver new houses, rebuilds and refurbishments committed under SIHIP. Lead - DHLGRS, NLC Pending lease Dec-13 Supporting - Community 1.1.3 Housing Reference Group will be consulted on housing design. All new housing will be Lead - DHLGRS Pending lease Dec-13 provided with appropriate storage space. Supporting - Community (LHRG) 1.1.4 assess fencing requirements and develop a fencing program. Lead – DHLGRS, FAHCSIA Started Jan-11 Supporting – RGSC, HRG Numbulwar Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Priority 2: Numbulwar people have access to all basic utilities and the skills to maintain a healthy home. Strategy 2.1: Deliver a range of tools and support services for Numbulwar people that assist them to maintain their home at required standard. Numbulwar

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Provide training and support to Numbulwar people to assist with maintaining their Lead - DHLGRS Pending lease Jun-11 homes, ie home budgeting, home care (cleaning, minor repairs), life skills (cooking, Supporting - Community

Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September nutrition, and safe food storage). The LRG has identified the following priorities: To look at a place based approach to life skills support including food security for old people, homemaker skills, bush tucker—how

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation to collect it and how to use it, cooking—young girls and young married couples to learn to cook and hygiene and food preparation. Consider areas of influence and identification of potential funding sources from across government to support activity. 2.1.2 PWC will provide information and education regarding clean drinking water to Lead - PWC Started Dec-10 Numbulwar in collaboration with DHLGRS. Supporting - DHLGRS ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION

Progress Output Indicators COAG Target To halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous Total employment (Indigenous/non-Indigenous) and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade. To halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous Total employment (private/public) and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade To halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous Number of participants on Newstart, Youth Allowance and CDEP and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade

Priority 1: The town of Numbulwar becomes the service hub for surrounding areas. Strategy 1.1: improved access to Numbulwar.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 Undertake a detailed survey of road network in and around Numbulwar including Lead - DHLGRS Started Dec-10 options for progressive road upgrade, including sealing of road to airport. Prepare (Submission) funding submission to upgrade roads. Supporting - DLP (Survey), EASC

1.1.2 Replace channel markers (Rose River). Lead - DCI Started Jun-11

1.1.3 facilitate workshops in partnership with the RGSC to investigate passenger transport Lead - DLP Feb-11 Jul-11 needs, potential community resources and partnerships. This work will include economic Supporting - RGSC viability, business opportunities and potential support through joint ventures and organisations such as Indigenous Business Australia. This work will need to link to the Area Plan and Town Centre Urban Design plan and promote walkability and the Numbulwar use of bicycles.

1.1.4 provide grader to Numbulwar community to maintain access to the airport during the Lead – RGSC Started Review Jun-11 wet season for essential service providers including health, emergency services, police Supporting - ROC and education. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Strategy 1.2: identify and create opportunities for small business development.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When Numbulwar

1.2.1 Develop a proposal for a one stop shop for government services and other local Lead - DBE Started Review Jun-11 businesses. A range of services may be provided from this building and options will be Supporting - RTEED, LRG, considered for local organisations to build and own the shopfront with long-term RGSC tenancy. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September 1.2.2 Provide business support and mentoring to individuals and groups wanting to start a Lead – DHLGRS, Tourism NT Started Review Jun-11 viable business. (for tourism specific

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation businesses) Supporting - RTEED

1.2.3 Develop Numbulwar Economic and Opportunities Profile. Lead - DHLGRS Started Jun-11 Supporting - RTEED

1.2.4 Consider local job training and vacancies in furthering concepts around arts and crafts Lead - DEEWR Started Jun-12 activities in the community. Supporting - IBA, Arts NT, JSA Provider

1.2.5 Scope possibilities for commercial visitor accommodation (including camping and Lead - DEEWR Started Review Jun-11 caravans) and develop an action plan to inform future work in this area. If viable, Supporting - IBA, RTEED, government will work with local entrepreneurs seeking to invest in these businesses. DBE, Tourism NT

1.2.6 Government will work with financial institutions to assist with removing barriers to Lead – DBE, DHLGRS Started Review accessing finance for investment on ALRA land. Support will be provided to joint Supporting - RTEED Oct-11 ventures and other partnership vehicles which enable local people to access capital and expertise. Government to ensure land tenure arrangements that encourage development are adopted.

1.2.7 In close coordination with the current rollout of E-health and on-line education Lead – DBE Oct–10 Ongoing initiatives, develop an integrated ICT strategy that covers infrastructure requirements; Supporting – RTEED deployment of equipment; use of new technologies by government agencies and; access to ICT services by businesses, NGOs and local people. 1.2.8 Explore partnership opportunities in the private sector, with a particular emphasis on Lead – DBE Oct–10 Apr-11 building formal links with industries operating in the region. These partnerships could Supporting – RTEED include (but not be limited to) training, employment, infrastructure and community development.

1.2.9 Government agency staff working in Numbulwar undertake locally delivered cross All Government Started Ongoing cultural training when available.

Priority 2: Town develops in an orderly manner with appropriate process. Strategy 2.1: Develop a town plan.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

2.1.1 Complete and gazette a town plan (area plan and zoning map) Lead - DLP Started Jun-11

2.1.2 Develop Town Centre Urban Design plan including community transport strategies. Lead - DLP Started Dec-11 Supporting - DCI

Priority 3: All capable Numbulwar adults have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work. Strategy 3.1: People are ready to work.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

3.1.1 Vocational and Educational Training and Apprenticeships in Schools: VETiS programs Lead - DET Started Review Feb-11 and school based apprenticeships are aligned with community employment pathways. Supporting - RTEED

Numbulwar 3.1.2 Jobs, training or further education offers guarantee for all NTCET graduates living in Lead - DBE , DET Started Review Numbulwar, through an organised transition to work program. Supporting – All Agencies, Oct-11 RTEED, RGSC

3.1.3 In partnership with community champions hold Futures Forums that provide information Lead - DHLGRS Jun-12 Jun-13 on employment options and business development services available to community Supporting - All members. Provide information on opportunities arising from potential private sector government agencies, involvement. RGSC Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

Numbulwar 3.1.4 Training for Work: Training delivered meets employment needs and assists community Lead - DET Started Review members in gaining employment and advancing their career. Supporting - RTEED Oct-11

3.1.5 work Readiness: Government will ensure that Job Services Australia and CDEP providers Lead - DEEWR, FaHCSIA Started Jun-12 develop work experience activities that meet local needs, including accredited and Supporting - JSA (IST, ITEC, non-accredited training and work readiness activities, which lead to employment Jobfind, GEBIE) CDEP Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September outcomes. (RGSC), RTEED

3.1.6 Jobs in Local Industries: Support the development of workforce planning strategies for Lead - DBE Started Review

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation identified industries and major projects - ie mining, retail, RGSC, construction, tourism, Supporting - RTEED Oct-11 community organisations and government.

3.1.7 Economic, Commercial and Financial Literacy: Training delivered meets community Lead - FaHCSIA/ DHLGRS Started Review needs and assists with knowledge in the areas of money management, Supporting - RTEED Oct-11 entrepreneurship, financial wealth and home ownership.

3.1.8 All training and development activities paid for by government are expected to Lead - Community Started Review Jun-11 achieve minimum participation for training courses.

3.1.9 Newstart Allowance recipients meet their allowance obligations, measured by an Lead - Community Started Review Jun-11 increase in the number of people taking up job-readiness programs. Supporting - Centrelink

3.1.10 Government Contracts: All procurement processes undertaken in remote areas will Lead - DBE Started Review optimise opportunities in Indigenous employment and enterprise development. Supporting - All agencies Oct-11

3.1.11 Community to develop strategy to open an internet café to access employment Lead - Community ASAP Review Jun-11 opportunities, e-banking and communication with government departments and Supporting - RTEED agencies. SAFE COMMUNITIES

Progress Output Indicators

As a proportion of all offences: (i) alcohol related offences (ii) drug & substance abuse related offences (iii) offences against the person

Priority 1: Numbulwar community is a safe place to live. Strategy 1.1: More street lights and traffic management.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 maintain and improve street lighting as required. Lead - RGSC Started Review Jun-11 Supporting - PWC

1.1.2 Install speed signs and restrictors at important community locations. Lead - RGSC Review Feb-11 Oct-11 Supporting - DLP

Strategy 1.2: Develop community safety plan for Numbulwar.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 A community safety working group will be established to develop a community safety Lead - DoJ, NTPFES Oct-10 plan which may include: care and protection of children, alcohol management and Supporting - DCF, drug use reduction. FaHCSIA, AGD, DLP, RGSC, Community Numbulwar 1.2.2 Establish and support NT Emergency Service volunteer units capable of reacting to Lead – NTPFES Ongoing known hazards for the community. Supporting - RGSC

1.2.3 Maintain an all-hazard response plan for Numbulwar and review or establish specific Lead – NTPFES Started Review hazard response plans for the community (e.g. cyclone plan) as necessary. This will Supporting - RGSC Oct-11 include ensuring adequate community education and preparedness (including where necessary public shelters) for known hazards. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

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Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

Numbulwar 1.2.4 Maintain an effective animal management program. Lead - RGSC Started Review Supporting - FaHCSIA Oct-11

1.2.5 Minimum service standards for child protection and related services will be developed Lead - DCF Started Review in Numbulwar including an agreed program to implement these standards. Supporting - LRG Oct-11 Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

Progress Output Indicators

Number of registered organisations under ORIC and NT Associations Act

Priority 1: Numbulwar leaders and elected council members have the skills to govern effectively. Strategy 1.1: Provide governance and leadership training for Numbulwar leaders.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.1.1 Work with the community to develop an integrated and strategic program of Lead - ROC From date of Review Jun-11 community governance and leadership support that suits the needs of the men, women Supporting - RGSC agreement and youth of Numbulwar.

1.1.2 Elected members of RGSC and other organisations will receive professional Lead – RGSC Started Ongoing development to enable them to better understand and undertake their roles. Supporting - FaHCSIA

1.1.3 wherever possible leadership and governance training and development programs will Lead – ROC Started Review Jun-11 be held in Numbulwar. Supporting - Community

1.1.4 Undertake a research project which will map the community governance Lead - DHLGRS Oct-10 Mar-11 arrangements and community engagement for Numbulwar. Supporting - ROC

1.1.5 Develop and implement a system through which meetings and consultations are Lead - ROC, LRG Started Review Jun-11 coordinated, streamlined and encourage community input. Numbulwar

Strategy 1.2: The GBM and the ROC will support the LRG to monitor the progress and timelines of the Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan.

Action Responsible Party Start When Finish When

1.2.1 The Numbulwar LRG and the ROC will work in partnership to progress Local Lead - LRG From date of Review Jun-11 Implementation Plan actions and report back to government. Supporting - ROC agreement. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

45 46 Schedule B: Baseline Mapping Report snapshot The Numbulwar Baseline Mapping Report provides information about the people, services and infrastructure in Numbulwar and the surrounding region. Most of the information in the report was collected during 2009, but often relates to earlier points in time (in Numbulwar particular, the Census data is from 2006). The full Numbulwar Baseline Mapping Report is a very large document and includes a lot of technical information. The Government Business Manager has a copy to show people, and can arrange specialists to help people understand particular parts of the report. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September The following is some of the information from the shows the zero to four year old Indigenous five Vocational Education Training students. The Numbulwar Baseline Mapping Report that relates population to have been 80, this data indicates a 2006 census shows the school-aged Indigenous

Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation specifically to the ‘Progress Output Indicators’ in low enrolment rate. population (ages five to 14) to have been 155. Schedule A of the Local Implementation Plan. • The number and proportion of low, normal • The yearly average attendance at The facts and figures in these assessments will and high birth weight Indigenous babies in Numbulwar School decreased from 56.5 per cent be reviewed each year to monitor the progress Numbulwar was collected by Northern Territory in 2008 to 49.6 per cent in 2009, alongside an being achieved in Numbulwar in these key areas. health services and the Australian Institute of average enrolment increase from approximately Health and Welfare. Due to concerns about 207 to 236 students. Since 2001, the average Early Childhood small numbers in the data, permission to use it in yearly attendance rate (averaged over the eight • Of the all births in the Numbulwar Numburindi the Baseline Mapping Report was not provided collection points) at Numbulwar School has Statistical Local Area, (which includes by the Northern Territory. mostly fluctuated between 50 per cent and 60 Numbulwar) from 2004-08, 26.5 per cent (18 per cent. Overall, the attendance rate has • The timing and number of antenatal visits for births) were to teenage mothers aged 15 to 19. declined from 56 per cent in 2001 to 49 per cent regular clients delivering Indigenous babies in Births to mothers aged 20-24 comprised 33.8 per in 2009, despite reaching a peak in 2006 of 62 per Numbulwar was collected by Northern Territory cent of all births (23 births). cent. health services and the Australian Institute of • Since peaking in 2003 at 40 children, Health and Welfare. Due to concerns about • Participation in the National Assessment preschool enrolment at Numbulwar School has small numbers in the data, permission to use it in Program—Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) declined. In 2009, 22 children were enrolled, the Baseline Mapping Report was not provided increased significantly between 2008 and 2009, similar to the enrolment figure in 2001 (21 by the Northern Territory. and in 2009 nearly all years had 100 per cent children). It should be noted that between 2004 participation in the reading and numeracy and 2006, the Numbulwar Community Education Schooling assessments. For example, there was a 75 per Centre operated a preschool with additional • In August 2009, 148 students were enrolled in cent increase in Year 5 participants in the reading enrolments of three, 22 and 39 children in 2004, Numbulwar School from preschool to Year 6, and assessment, and an 81 per cent increase in Year 5 2005 and 2006 respectively. As the 2006 census 66 were enrolled from Year 7 to Year 12, including participation in the numeracy assessment. • Overall results in 2009 indicate that students Healthy Homes Allowance (33 recipients). Parenting Payment are achieving below the national minimum recipients made up around 24 per cent and • In 2009, there were 92 residential dwellings in standard in most subjects. For example, 12 per Disability Support Pension recipients made up Numbulwar providing 211 bedrooms. This resulted cent of Year 3 participants (with 100 per cent about 10 per cent. in an average of 3.5 people per bedroom. participation) and 11 per cent of Year Seventy six per cent of Numbulwar households • None of the 176.3 km of roads surveyed in and 7participants (with 90 per cent participation) are considered to be overcrowded. around Numbulwar were found to be in good achieved at or above the national minimum condition, 61 per cent were found to be in fair standard for reading. When assessed for • Seven of the assessed dwellings were deemed condition, and 39 per cent were found to be in numeracy, 44 per cent of Year 3 participants, but in need of refurbishment, and 33 were deemed in poor condition. less than five per cent of Year 7 and Year 9 need of significant capital expenditure. participants achieved at or above the national • Between 2003-04 and 2007-08, Indigenous Safe Communities minimum standard. people in the Numbulwar Numburindi Statistical • from 2006–07 to 2008–09, a total of 317 • More information on NAPLAN results is Local Area were hospitalised for diseases offences were recorded in Numbulwar. There available online at www.myschool.edu.au. associated with poor environmental health at a was an overall decline in the number of offences rate of 22.9 per 1,000. over the period. The main reductions from Health 2006–07 to 2008–09 were in public order offences Economic Participation • In 2009-10 the Numbulwar health centre (from 27 to five), traffic offences (from 26 to 10), reported 10,460 episodes of care, with 58 per cent • An employment survey was undertaken in ‘other’ offences (from 36 to 16) and police reported as care for female clients and 95.5 per 2009 in Numbulwar. Of the 134 employed people, activities (from 24 to seven). cent reported as care for Indigenous clients. 92 were Indigenous—36 people were employed • Over the period from 2006–07 to 2008–09, full-time, 39 were part-time, 14 were casual and • Seven to 12 year olds have an average of two seven per cent of all offences (21 offences) were three held Community Development Employment permanent teeth affected by decay. Decay classified by police as alcohol related. Forty eight Projects positions. experience in permanent teeth in seven to 11 year per cent of alcohol related offences (10 olds is between 2.6 and 6.4 times the Northern • At the time of the survey 67 Indigenous people offences) were public order offences. Territory average and between 2.5 and 4.4 times were employed in the public sector (33 full-time, • Nine per cent of all offences (30 offences) the Australian average depending on age. 33 part-time and one casual) and 22 were were classified by police as related to drugs or employed in the private sector (three full-time, six Numbulwar • In 2008-09 there were less than five reported substance abuse. Break and enter and theft part-time and 13 casual). Home and Community Care clients in Numbulwar, accounted for one-third of drug- and substance all of whom were Indigenous. • Ninety two per cent of income support abuse–related offences. recipients were of workforce age (15–64 years of • In 2009-10 the Aged and Disability Program • Seventeen per cent (54 offences) of all age). Fifty six per cent of all income support reported 21 open cases, seven referrals and three offences were classified as related to domestic or recipients were female. closed cases. Open cases are those cases being family violence. Twenty seven per cent of acts actively managed by a disability coordinator. • In Numbulwar and its associated communities, intended to cause injury were domestic/family about 45 per cent of all income support violence related, there was only a small number Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation recipients received Newstart Allowance (153 of such offences. recipients) and about 10 per cent received Youth 47 48 Schedule C: Summary of Community Engagement

The Numbulwar Indigenous Engagement Officer and Government Business Manager worked with community groups and Numbulwar individuals, as well as key stakeholders, service providers and non-government organisations to guide the Numbulwar Local Implementation Plan process. This section outlines the kinds of consultation, engagement and capacity-building that occurred. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September

Consultation with the The Numburindi Community Reference Group Consultations with Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Local Reference Group agreed to meet on a fortnightly basis and had community members their first official meeting in November 2009 to The Numburindi Community Reference Group The Indigenous Engagement Officer and the discuss and prioritise strategies for the Local is the Numbulwar community’s key group for composition of the Numburindi Community Implementation Plan. Occasionally meetings engagement in the Local Implementation Plan Reference Group ensured that the five were cancelled due to funerals and on one process. The Numburindi Community Reference community clan groups were represented. occasion due to the effects of cyclone Paul. Group comprises representatives from the five Members had the primary responsibility of clan group structure. The Traditional Owner, There has been a core group of members who feeding information back to their family groups although not a resident of Numbulwar, is have attended every formal meeting; other and ensuring that their family’s ideas and represented through the family group structure members were unable to regularly attend due feedback were provided to the Reference and by the chair and a Shire Local Board to scheduling conflicts, work commitments Group at the next meeting. The Indigenous Member who act as delegates. The traditional and funerals. Engagement Officer would assist the clan group owner resident in Numbulwar is also represented representatives with their family meetings when as part of the five clan group structure. Local Reference Group members appropriate and answer questions on the Local Implementation Plan process. The Numburindi Community Reference Group The Numburindi Community Reference Group consists of men, women and youth. To ensure members are: Galiliwa Nunggarrgalu, Cheryl strong youth representation, the Numburindi Nundhirribala, Henry Nunggumajbarr, Mildred Community Reference Group is keen to establish Numamurdirdi, Faye Mangurra, Jangu a separate Numburindi Youth Community Nundhirribala, Virginia Nundhirribala, Timothy Reference Group. This is in a formative stage. Wurramarra, Edwin Rami, Ngala Wilfred, Wulja Nunnggarrgalu, Margaret Minyowan, Sheila Nunggumajbarr and Ngathurin Murrungun. Schedule C: Summary of Community Engagement

Consultations with service providers Engagement •• A photographer visited Numbulwar in June 2010 and the photographs will be used by the and governance structures The Indigenous Engagement Officer is the key Regional Operations Centre to create The Numburindi Community Reference Group engagement officer on a local level, responsible distinctive Numbulwar engagement materials. includes representation from a range of service for meeting with families and individuals on a •• A well-known Indigenous performer hosted providers and stakeholders, and from individuals regular basis to keep the community well a one week youth engagement workshop at whose expertise spans the interests of each of the informed about the Local Implementation Plan the school to explore young people’s priorities seven Council of Australian Governments building and other government business. for a happy, healthy future in Numbulwar. blocks. Many members of the Numburindi Additionally, a range of tools have been created During this week the children created songs, Community Reference Group hold other to support an informed engagement process: artwork and mini-movies about their vision for leadership roles including the president of the the community. school council and the chairperson of the •• The source document listing all of the desired Numbulwar Homelands Council Association community outcomes supplied by the Local Incorporation. Other members are also members Reference Group is available from the of the Shire Local Board, the Housing Reference Government Business Manager and will be Group, Miwatj Health and the board of the used to inform future versions of and updates Traditional Credit Union. to the Local Implementation Plan. •• Community posters and fact sheets about The Government Business Manager also attended Closing the Gap, Remote Service Delivery and regular Shire meetings, and met regularly with the the Local Implementation Plan have been health centre, the police, the Homelands developed and presented to the Numburindi Resource Centre and the school to discuss the Community Reference Group during the Local Implementation Plan process with particular visioning forum and subsequent meetings. emphasis on the relevant building block.

Numbulwar Additionally, the Plan was developed in •• A community notice board has been sent to consultation with the Numbulwar School, the Government Business Manager to display Numbulwar Homelands Council Association information for the broader community about Incorporation, and with external service providers Closing the Gap. such as Job Services Australia and ITEC •• A DVD will commence production in Employment. Numbulwar to profile a local initiative and how it contributes in Closing the Gap. Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation

49 50 Capacity-building Numburindi members also participated in a regional Remote Service Delivery Governance The Numburindi Community Reference Group and Leadership Workshop held in Katherine on has been supported in its capacity-building 22-23 April 2010. The workshop focused on by the Single Government Interface and the building the capacity of current and emerging Regional Operations Centre. On 10 February 2010, local leadership in the areas of: Western the Regional Operations Centre convened an concepts of visions and goal setting; how to work Numbulwar in-community Visioning Forum for the Numburindi with governments; the local implementation Community Reference Group facilitated by an process; community accountability; sharing experienced Indigenous facilitator. The Visioning stories of local leadership; and democratic Forum explored government’s vision in Closing governance. the Gap and Remote Service Delivery, and Published 30 September 2011 Published 30 September the Numbulwar community’s vision through a Local Implementation Plan. Over a series of in-community meetings between the Local Implementation Plan Local Implementation Numburindi Community Reference Group, the Single Government Interface and the Regional Operations Centre, priorities under each building block were finalised and negotiated with government. Local Implementation Plan Numbulwar