community 2013 - 2019plan

1 Thank you to all involved in the preparation of the Merbein Community Plan 2014 - 2019, and to the Merbein community in general for their contributions in the consulting process. Special thanks to Sophie Cook (SuniTafe), Kirsty Frahn and other students for their artwork and compiling of this Plan; Kerren Miles (MRCC Community Development Officer) for her tireless work in assisting Merbein Development Association Inc. in the complete draft process. Thank you to Elizabeth Maffei, Bernadette Wells and Karen Anderson for their individual writings. Also thanks to Noel Jamieson for the use of some of his images. 2 Introduction 4 Mission Statement 6 Purpose and Vision 6 Why did we need to review the Community Plan 7 What do the community love about living in Merbein? 7 What are the biggest challenges Merbein has? 7 Community Consultation 8 Role of Community Groups 8 Objective of Plan 9 Demographics of Merbein 10 History of Merbein & District 12 Community Plan Themes 14 Community & Connectiveness 16 Sport & Recreation 18 Infrastructure 20 Environment 22 Safety & Access 24 MRCC endorsement 26 Implementation of the Community Plan 26 Alteration to the Community Plan 27 Risk Management 27 Appendix 1 – Partners 28 2 – Grant/Funding Opportunities 29 References 29

3 Looking back on the Town Entrances Merbein Community Excellent first impression Plan over the last 5 entrance signs are often commented on by visitors to years and what has Merbein and tourists passing been achieved. through.

Library and Historical Centre The Community Library/Hub, a dynamic cultural asset to Merbein, where library membership has dramatically increased.

Pedestrian and Bike Safety The pedestrian crossing in Commercial Street has filled a need for pedestrian/bike users safety.

New Swimming Pool A family friendly facility.

Skate Park An outlet for the youth.

Box Street Footpaths

Flashing lights at P-10 College

New Netball Court

4 introduction The Merbein Community Plan was first established in 2007 following an extensive process of media, letter drops and meetings with the general public and existing community groups, resulting in ideas and suggestions being identified as consideration for the Plan.

5 purpose and vision The 2014 - 2019 Merbein Community Plan represents the key community intentions identified in the consulting process to continue to develop the Merbein community as a wonderful place to live, work and play. The community plan is an endeavour to provide an opportunity for the efforts of the community to continue to improve while increasing the quality of life for people within Merbein.

Improve the co-operation between people and groups within the Merbein community to enhance the promotion and perception of Merbein. Embrace diversity of opinion when developing community actions and initiatives. Promote the development of and existing events in Merbein.

mission statement Our aim, in partnership with our community, is to promote the development of Merbein in a responsible and sustainable manner, maintain and improve infrastructure, services, safety and access, encourage youth well being and to preserve the environment.

6 What do the community love about living in Merbein? The small country town, friendly people atmosphere Easy access to schools, kinder and playgroups Readily accessible and proximity to the and its environment Open, well kept recreational parks

What are the Why did we need to biggest challenges review the Merbein Merbein has? Community Plan? Providing activities for the youth To continue the community’s so they can experience being vision for the future part of a community Community needs are Potential loss of businesses constantly changing big and small To bring stakeholders and Attracting quality businesses interested parties together to Merbein. To identify, plan and develop Having infrastructure in place actions and priorities for continuing maintenance to footpaths, roads. More community members actively becoming involved in the future of Merbein Reasons to have the younger generation stay and prosper in Merbein Having an attractive well kept shopping strip Welcoming and involving the many new comers to Merbein life 7 community consultation

Over 500 responses were The Merbein Community Plan The community participated collated, with the ideas that 2014 - 2019 has come together through: received the greatest level of through co-operation from Merbein support from members who residents, community groups, Public meetings participated in the above forums, schools, churches, service clubs School visits placed into relevant themes and sporting clubs in co-operation Drop-in stall/survey which shape the Merbein with MRCC. Online survey Community Plan. Merbein Development Association Inc., as the officially recognized advisory group of Merbein to MRCC, were asked to host the Community Plan and initiate input from the community. During the consultation process it became apparent numerous suggestions weren’t relevant to be included in the Plan, therefore a Business Plan has been an extra profile for future discussions and investigations. role of community groups Stakeholders and interested The role of Merbein Development parties to come together to Association Inc., as the implement priorities identified facilitating group, is: in the Merbein Community Plan, To ensure that all key stakeholders including sourcing funding and community members, where opportunities in a process necessary, are involved and that represents all the Merbein included in the action planning. community. To provide a report to the community to inform them of continuing actions. To participate in regular meetings to implement actions with the support of stakeholders and the community. To promote the Community Plan within the Merbein community. Address issues of immediate and future concern within the community of Merbein represented 8 in Themes outlined in the Plan. Sport & Recreation We are fortunate to have great sporting history of many clubs and wonderful recreational facilities that need to be maintained and encouraged to grow for use of everyone.

Youth Our future depends on our young people being proud to call Merbein home, now and into the future. As a community it is essential to have necessary tools and facilities to encourage them.

Connectiveness – Community We understand it is imperative that all community, schools, churches, service clubs, police, fire brigade groups and Rural City Council work together with the same goal – our future growth and stability.

Environment We must all be aware of and protect our natural, horticultural and agricultural surrounds.

Safety & Access objectives It is essential to remain diligent in maintaining and upgrading our safety and access throughout all of our Having celebrated our centenary Stakeholders include: community for everyone. and acknowledging our pioneers and soldier settlers with our Federal and State Government Infrastructure municipal and community Local Government While we need to maintain and care leaders, we need to ensure the Non-profit organisations for our infrastructure, we acknowledge future growth and sustainability Non-government organisations there are areas requiring upgrades to of our vibrant community Sporting and leisure clubs take us into the future. of Merbein. Schools Objectives within this Churches Events Community plan rely on Local businesses partnerships with stakeholders, As a community we are obliged to Other community groups work together to support, encourage and are a vital element to and sustain all our events. achieving the objectives of the Community Plan.

9 demographics age & population statistics

Merbein population in 2011 was 2,671 people

0-12 Years 14.98%

13-19 Years 11.19%

20-39 Years 17.71%

40-59 Years 29.69% 60+ Years 30.06%

10 merbein top of the state

born in 93.36%

11 merbein the story The Merbein irrigation settlement, local Nyeri Nyeri people, who quickly established packing sheds originally known as White Cliffs, identified the area as ‘Mondellimin’, to handle the settlement’s first was established on a pastoral his party assembled a large and citrus and dried fruits. holding in 1909, by the State Rivers significant collection of terrestrial The SRWSC officially identified & Water Supply Commission and aquatic animals from the the area as ‘White Cliffs Irrigation (SRWSC) of with water region. Settlement Parish of Merbein’, supplied from the nearby Murray E. J. Kenny, was appointed the yet the Lands Department River. It was one of the first SRWSC’s first ‘Officer in Charge of called it Merbein, reputedly an State owned pumped irrigation the Merbein Irrigation Area’. The aboriginal name of a local sandhill. settlements in Victoria. irrigation blocks were originally ‘Merebin’, the preferred spelling Early river traffic identified the allocated for dairying, and linked by many settlers, was claimed to Merbein area as White Cliffs, to a dry land block in the Wargan/ be an aboriginal word meaning because of the impressive white Yelta district, west of the irrigation ‘throwing a stick by hand’ and was cliffs on the southern banks area. However, the hot climate and reputed to be the spelling on the of the Murray River. Captain the distance from markets soon surveyor’s notes, but incorrectly Charles Sturt, the famous inland saw the settlement quickly change transferred as ‘Merbein’ on early explorer, passed the Merbein cliffs from dairying to the growing of the maps. on January 22nd 1830, before less perishable crops of citrus and In 1912, with two differing names reaching the junction of the Murray grapes for drying and spirit making. for the settlement and ongoing and Darling Rivers. In 1913, W. B. Chaffey, co-founder confusion with the NSW township William Blandowski, a zoologist of the Mildura Irrigation Colony, of White Cliffs, E. J. Kenny, and the first curator of the National built, on top of the Merbein cliff successfully recommended an Museum of Victoria, was another top, a winery and distillery, later official change of the settlement’s early European visitor, camping known as Mildara. The Mildura name from White Cliffs to Merbein. at Chaffey Landing in 1857. Over Co-Operative Fruit Co. Ltd. and Merbein soon developed into one several months and aided by the the Irymple Packing Company P/L, of the most prosperous and finest 12 examples of closer settlement and his personal contribution to rodeo ground, golf club and formed under irrigation conditions in the success of the settlement was walking tracks on the Merbein the State. American, Elwood acknowledged with the naming of Common and along the river, all Mead, Chairman of the SRWSC Kenny Park. contribute to making Merbein a at Merbein’s inception, later Today, Merbein remains true to great place to live or visit. The remarked that Merbein was the its historical roots. It continues to excellent schools and kindergarten, ‘Queen Irrigation Settlement of the be a successful irrigation district, the Chaffey Aged Care facility, Southern Hemisphere’. diversifying from the growing of the identification of the district’s The railway opened in 1910 and dried grapes and citrus to a wide important historical sites and the the rapidly growing township was variety of wine and table grapes, new Merbein Community Hub and soon able to supply all the needs asparagus, almonds, mushrooms Library, all ensure that Merbein is of the settlers. Recreational and vegetables. As well as a wine ‘Top of the State’. activities such as horse racing, bottling and packaging industry, golf, terrier coursing, shooting and Merbein has also developed as Compiled by Bernadette Wells picnicking were all conducted on a regional transport hub for the MDHS 2014 the nearby flood plain known as the export of district products. Merbein Common. A spectacular Murray River view Soldier settlement blocks were from the cliffs, a great boat ramp established in Birdwoodton and and allocated camping areas along Merbein West during and after the river also make Merbein very the first World War. The district’s popular. A diverse range of shops horticulture and viticultural along with excellent recreational industries also attracted many and sporting facilities, such as European immigrants to the area. football, cricket and soccer ovals, Kenny, known as the ‘Father of a swimming pool, bowling greens, Merbein’, died suddenly in 1925 tennis courts, croquet greens, 13 14 community plan themes Community & Connectedness Events Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Environment Safety & Access

15 community & connectedness To support local business, community events eg. Merbein markets, and a sense of community pride in Merbein.

Long / on-going Long / on-going Long / on-going

Enhance perception & promotion Investigate & support youth Support existing community of Merbein e.g: activities and infrastructure e.g: service, emergency services e.g:

Objective Support Shop Locally Campaigns, and Activities/Outlets for youth participation Police, Fire Brigade, Lions, SES, sporting clubs encourage communities outside of our Youth drop in/activity centre town to experience Merbein. Working together on grants, advocacy, More activities for teenagers i.e, skill/ committee development dances/movie nights Investigate opportunity for creating a business plan for Merbein CBD. Investigate and promote opportunities Action Investigate opportunities for Youth for volunteering. Investigate funding opportunities for Activities and events throughout the media and creative advertising to Merbein area. Establish regular communications with promote Merbein. other local partners Improve accessessibilty for Youth Promote Merbein through social media events. Provide support to appropriate grant (e.g. facebook,blogs,websites). applications by local groups and Develop partnerships e.g Merbein P-10 organisations. To support local business opening in and MRCC Youth Services. Merbein. Establish relationships with other Investigate funding and grant funding partners. Investigate economic development opportunities for youth events. opportunities for the Merbein Community. Merbein Development Association and MRCC Youth Agenda 2014-2018 various other Merbein community groups MRCC Council grants MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 & sporting organisations. Merbein Development Association & Victorian Police (Blue Light funding) MRCC Sporting & recreation Grants.

Partners other Merbein community groups Merbein Development Association and MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 Merbein Community other Merbein community groups MRCC Recreation Master Plan 2009-2019 Merbein Business operators Merbein P-10 School Mildura Development Corporation Mildura Tourism 16 events Support and improve new and existing local events.

Australia Day Awards & Breakfast Rotary Carols by Candlelight Merbein Vanilla Slice Merbein Community rodeo

Long / on-going Long / on-going

Support other community Develop a town square or groups within the Mildura community hub corner. e.g.: municipality e.g: Investigate & develop Green/Seating 14th Street extension area in Railway Avenue, Rotary Park Relocate Pot Still to Library area Community to encourage the support Investigate funding and grant for completion of Merbein P-10 opportunities to assist in public seating College and open spaces areas throughout Merbein.

Establish regular communications with other local partners. MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 Provide support to appropriate grant Merbein Development Association and applications by local groups and varies other Merbein Community groups organisations. MRCC Environmental Sustainability Establish relationships with other Strategy funding partners. MRCC Public Open Spaces Strategy

Merbein Development Association and various other Merbein community groups MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 MRCC Community Development Grants.

17 sport & recreation To support & assist sporting clubs and organisations in creating a healthy lifestyle for the Merbein Community

1-2 Years 2-3 Years 2-3 Years

Skate Park revisited, examples: Investigate Merbein pool Investigate and support Investigate proposals to upgrade and upgrade and completion e.g: improvements to sports

Objective improve Cover for pool grounds & facilities e.g: Water Splash area Upgrade public BBQ facilities i.e. Chaffey & Kenny Park Seek Council support for creating a Complete upgrade of children’s pools safer outdoor skate park for young Renew and improve shading in all

Action people in Merbein. recreation areas Establish partnerships with appropriate Investigate relevant improvements and Drinking fountains throughout services to investigate public upgrades to sporting facilities. recreation areas community risk. Provide support to appropriate grant Merbein Swimming Club - upgrade change rooms, better storage area Provide support to appropriate grant applications by local groups and applications by local groups and organisations. Kenny Park Tennis Club - provide organisations. club rooms, resurface of courts, new fencing MRCC Council Plan 2013-2017 Improved car parking facilities at Merbein Development Association. MRCC Recreation Master Plan 2009-2019 sporting grounds & tennis & swimming Various other Merbein community groups Work with various stakeholders in the clubs

Partners Merbein community. MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 Improved sheltered seating areas at Merbein Development Association sporting areas Recreation Services Strategy 2008 -2018 Aquatic Facilities Redevelopment Strategy Provide support to appropriate grant applications by local groups and organisations. Investigate relevant improvements and upgrades to sporting infrastructure in Merbein community. Investigate improved car parking facilities at sporting grounds & tennis & swimming clubs. Has been identified through Council Plan 2.4 Infrastructure, Assets and Facilities. (well maintained buildings and facilities)

MRCC Council Plan 2013-2017 MRCC Recreation Master Plan 2009-2019 Work with various stakeholders in the Merbein community. Merbein Development Association Aquatic Facilities Redevelopment Strategy Recreation Services Strategy 2008 - 2018 18 2-3 Years Long / on-going

Support and improve upgrade Further investigation for other of local parks and playground sporting infrastructure e.g: areas e.g: Outdoor basketball court Objective Upgrade O’Bryan Street Park BMX track Shading of existing playground areas

Provide support to appropriate grant Provide support to appropriate grant applications by local groups and applications by local groups and organisations. Action organisations. Investigate relevant improvements and Work with various stakeholders in the upgrades to sporting infrastructure in Merbein community. Merbein community.

Merbein Development Association Partners

MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 MRCC Public Open Spaces Strategy Work with various stakeholders in the Merbein community. Merbein Development Association

19 infrastructure To support the development and maintenance of public facilitates through out the Merbein community.

Long / on-going Long / on-going Long / on-going

Completion of Merbein Water splash area at Merbein Support & investigate local Community Hub project pool see Sport and Recreation tourist attractions e.g:

Objective Blandowski Walk Assist Community to source funding Investigate funding and grant Merbein Common for Community Hub project. opportunities to assist in water splash Action areas. Investigate and support opportunities Investigate relevant improvements and MRCC Council Plan to maintain and improve existing public upgrades to Merbein Pool. spaces. MRCC grants Partners Campaign for improving and Merbein Development Association and MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 maintaining new and existing tourist various other Merbein community groups. attractions. Merbein Development Association and Merbein District Historical Society vari ous other Merbein community groups Support the development of a tourist promotion campaign. Merbein Community member. Aquatic Facilities Redevelopment Strategy Provide support to appropriate grant applications by local groups and organisations.

MRCC grants. Merbein Development Association and various other Merbein community groups. Merbein community members. MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017.

20 Long / on-going Long / on-going Long / on-going

Investigate and improve signage Investigate and support options Support pipeline of channel in Merbein e.g: for vacant primary school sites along Channel Road see Environment and Safety & Access Signage Merbein ends between e.g: Ranfurly Way and Flora Avenue. Retirement village, gym, community Central signage for Police, Library, gardens Establish partnerships with appropriate Pool, Toilets etc. services to investigate public community risk. Establish partnerships with appropriate Improve signage in public areas within services to investigate public Provide support to appropriate grant Merbein. community activities. applications by local groups and organisations. Establish partnership with appropriate Provide support to appropriate grant service providers (MRCC, Vic Roads) applications by local groups and Support opportunities with Lower organisations. Murray Water. Support opportunities to work with the Establish relationships with other Merbein Development Association and funding partners various other Merbein community groups Department of Education. & sporting organisations. Establish relationships with other MRCC Sporting & recreation Grants. funding partners Merbein Development Association and various other Merbein community groups MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 Merbein District Historical Society MRCC Recreation master plan 2009-2019 Merbein Development Association and various other Merbein community groups Lower Murray Water MRCC grants.

21 environment Support public facilities, environment, waste management & sustainability in the Merbein community

Long / on-going 2-3 Years Long 1-5 Years

Investigate, implement and Investigate & support tree plant- Investigate & implement water support environmentally friendly ing and weed removal programs sustainability

Objective programs e.g: e.g: Green Waste Services Khaki weeds removal from Kenny Park Investigate water sustainability Clean up days program in the Merbein community. Roadside and Merbein Common litter Secure Council support for the weed clean up removal control programs. MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 Community Garden Identify opportunities for community Merbein Development Association and involvement in National Tree planting various other Merbein community groups day. MRCC Environmental Sustainability Identify areas and groups to create a Strategy program for regular community clean

Action up days. MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 Investigate programs for roadside and Merbein Development Association and public space clean ups. various other Merbein Investigate the community’s interest in Community groups a Community garden program. Yelta Landcare Support Council to implement ongoing MRCC Sustainable Gardening in the green waste collection. Mildura Region

MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 2.2 Waste Merbein Development Association and various other Merbein community groups. Partners Clean up Australia Day MRCC Parks Services

22 Long 1-5 Years Long 1-5 Years

Investigate and implement land Investigate and implement future clean up programs e.g: safety of storm water outlets Vacant land upkeep Horticultural properties clean up Investigate opportunities to improve the safety of storm water outlets.

Investigate opportunities to assist in Landcare cleanup and up keep Lower Murray Water programs for Merbein. MRCC Merbein community groups Yelta Landcare Merbein Development Association and various other Merbein community groups

23 safety & access Improve safety and access in the Merbein Community

1-2 Years 2-3 Years

Investigate existing footpaths & Improve lighting throughout establish safe access areas e.g: Merbein e.g:

Objective Renewal and maintenance of More lighting at Kenny Park footpaths, curbing and gutters i.e. Chaffey, Box, Game and O’Bryan Improve lights for parks, roads Streets & the main street

Secure Council support for the renewal Secure Council support to investigate and maintenance of existing footpaths. the need for improved lighting through

Action public areas such as parks and public Seek Council support for the spaces. identification of new footpaths to be established. Seek funding to install additional lighting where identified.

Merbein Development Association Merbein Development Association. Various other Merbein Community Groups

Partners Various other Merbein community groups Vic Roads VicRoads MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 2.4 Infrastructure, Assets and Facilities MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 2.4 Infrastructure, Assets and Facilities.

24 2-3 Years 2-3 Years Long 1-5 Years

Investigate the safety and Investigate and implement bike Support pipeline of channel accessibility of bus shelters e.g: track links e.g: along Channel Road Covered weather proof shelters Linking township to Merbein common Improve bus times and routes Game Street to P-10 College Support Lower Murray Water to Safer shelters such as lighting, implement the pipeline of the channel location and maintenance. along Channel Road as a priority Identify and prioritise required bike tracks to link existing tracks to town Conduct a safety and accessibility assets. Lower Murray Water audit of bus shelters throughout the Support Council to secure funding to Basin Merbein Community. implement bike track links in Merbein Friends of Merbein Common Include readability of timetables for as a priority. Yelta Landcare children, elderly, etc. Merbein Development Association Consult with Public Transport Victoria MRCC Council Plan 2013- 2017 2.4 on bus routes during their next review. Infrastructure, Assets and Facilities Merbein District Historical Society MRCC Road Management Plan Public Transport Victoria Friends of Merbein Common Mildura Bus Lines Yelta Landcare VicRoads MRCC Tracks and Trail Strategy MRCC Council Plan 2013-2017 2.6 Transport Work with various stakeholders in the Merbein community. Merbein Development Association 25 endorsement of the community plan The suggested Council The revised Community Plan was role will vary from action to placed on public display for 28 action and should involve: days for the Merbein community Direct involvement through the to identify and include any provision of services and/or changes required. Following infrastructure this the Community Plan A collaboration role by teaming was presented to the Mildura with the community and/or Rural City Council on the 11th relevant organisations December, 2014 for endorsement. An advocacy role by speaking on the behalf of the community to relevant groups and bodies Endorsement of the Merbein Community Plan 2014 - 2019 is essential as it emphasizes to Council the key areas that are important to the Merbein community and means that Council agrees to support the community in achieving the objectives identified. This endorsement also means that the community has access to Council funding to progress the Community Plan projects. implementation Implementation of the Merbein Development Community Plan will be achieved Association Inc. will be the by Merbein Development principal administrator driving Association Inc. together with all the implementation of the partners and sub-committees of objectives within this Community key areas as outlined in relevant Plan. However, this relies heavily themes. All sub-committees will upon the resources of other consist of a Chairman, Deputy partners, therefore, Merbein Chairman and other members Development Association Inc. and volunteers who will put or any partners involved cannot forward decisions for resolution. be held liable for factors outside of its control including funding limitations. 26 alteration to the community plan The residents of Merbein are the responsible body for the community plan, amendments and alteration to priorities. Any alteration to the community plan requires a public meeting process.

This public process ensures all community groups have an opportunity to propose any changes at any time and to authorise any alterations to priorities as a result of changes to community interests or circumstances.

The community plan will be located for viewing at the Merbein Community Library. Copies of the community plan can be obtained by contacting The Secretary Merbein Development Association Inc. PO Box 750 Merbein Vic 3505 risk management

It is in the best interest of the Administrator, Community Groups and sub-committees to be conscious of the risks involved in the implementation of actions within the Community Plan.

Risks are events, situations or circumstances which lead to negative consequences for your business.

A good risk management plan with appropriate risk management strategies can minimise costly and stressful problems, and may also reduce insurance claims and premiums.

27 Local Government Other Community Groups Potential stakeholders working Mildura Rural City Council Bingarra Committee together in the commitment to Modernization Project Mildura West Inc. achieving the development of Lower Murray Water Chaffey Aged Care the Merbein Community Plan 2014 - 2019 are listed to the left. Cabarita Inc. Federal and State Government Schools Department of Environment Merbein P-10 College Junior appendix & Primary Industries campus partners

Merbein P-10 College Senior Parks Victoria campus VicRoads Merbein Kindergarten Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Community Groups Primary School Merbein Development Association Inc. Churches Rotary Club of Merbein Inc. Merbein Uniting Church Lions Club of Merbein Inc. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Merbein District Historical Society Merbein Fellowship Church Merbein Progressive Group Anglican Catholic Church Yelta Landcare Birdwoodton Friends of Merbein Common St John Anglican Church Merbein Probus CWA Day & Night Branch Merbein Vanilla Slice Inc.

Sporting Clubs Merbein Football/Netball Club Merbein Junior Football Club Cricket Club Mildura City Soccer Club Saints Baseball Club Merbein Bowling Club Merbein Golf Club Merbein Swimming Club Kenny Park Tennis Club

28 appendix grant/funding opportunities www.mildura.vic.gov.au Mildura Rural City Council www.ourcommunity.com.au Our Community www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Department of Community Development and Planning www.lmw.vic.gov.au Lower Murray Water www.dse.vic.gov.au Department of Sustainability and Environment www.australia.com Tourism Australia www.tourism.vic.gov.au Tourism Victoria www.landcareonline.com.au Landcare www.depi.vic.gov.au Department of Environment and Primary Industries www.fahcsia.gov.au Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs www.vicroads.vic.gov.au VicRoads

references

ABS Census Data 2011 Mildura Rural City Council Social Indicators Report 2008 Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011-2012

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