Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire council...Hope Vale is a pilot site for the Cape York Welfare Reform...

HOPE VALE ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL

Economic Strategy 2014 -2017

Creating sustainable economic opportunities in a way that

improves social, quality of life, and environmental conditions;

building community capacity to deal with future challenges and

opportunities.

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council P a g e | 2 Economic Strategy 2014 - 2017

1. Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire – Snapshot

Our Location

Hope Vale township, population approximately 1500, is situated 46 km north west of Cooktown and is located in a valley surrounded by tropical native bushland, mountain ranges, pristine coastal plains and diverse flora and fauna.

The Endeavour Valley Road between Hope Vale and Cooktown provides all-weather access. There is now only 13 kilometres of unsealed road between Hope Vale and Cooktown, making access for tourists and visitors to Hope Vale a scenic and enjoyable drive.

Hope Vale is home to thirteen clan groups who mostly speak Guugu Yimithirr and other related languages, as well as English.

A demographic summary is in Appendix 1.

Community Services

Community: Child Care Centre, Community Justice Group, Home & Community Care, PCYC.

Education: Kindergarten, Primary School

Facilities: Radio Station, Indigenous Knowledge Centre, Lutheran Church, SES, Swimming Pool, Multi-Purpose Centre

Health: Aged Care, Health Centre, Thawuun Disability Services, Well Being Centre, Men’s Shed

Retail: Butcher Shop, Cafe, Service Station, Supermarket, Everlina Plaza (four retail shops)

Tourism: Arts & Cultural Centre, Elim Camp Ground, Guurrbi Tours, Maaramaka Walkabout Tours.

Our History

The Lutheran Church originally established the community in 1886 as the Cape Bedford Mission at Elim Beach.

During World War II the military interned the German Lutheran missionaries and the population evacuated to southern communities such as Woorabinda.

More than 28 deaths were recorded from disease after the evacuation. Over the next 8 years more than a quarter of the population died. In September 1949

Hope Vale was re-established as a Lutheran Mission and the first families returned in 1950.

Due to a lack of reliable water supplies at Elim, the community moved to its current site about 20 km inland.

In 1986 the community became the first to receive a Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) and formed the Hope Vale Aboriginal Council.

Hope Vale is a pilot site for the Cape York Welfare Reform project.

The Guugu Yimithirr first came to prominence in 1770 when they engaged with Captain James Cook and his crew from the Endeavour.

They hosted Captain Cook at present day Cooktown (Gungarr) for 7 weeks. Cook repaired the Endeavour and met the Guugu Yimithirr people, who also engaged in dialogue with Joseph Banks and Sydney Parkinson who gathered a word list of the Guugu Yimithirr language.

From this encounter, the Guugu Yimithirr have been immortalised in the English language by giving the name to that giant hopping marsupial-Gangurru-Kangaroo.

Cooktown

CAIRNS


2. Council’s Approach

Economic Sustainability

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council (HVASC) is focussing on a Community Economic Development (CED) model; where communities initiate their own solutions to local problems.

CED strategies create sustainable economic opportunities, in a way that improves social, quality of life and environmental conditions, building community capacity to deal with future challenges and opportunities.

Six Themes for Economic Sustainability

HVASC have based the Economic Strategy around six themes for economic sustainability. We believe the best outcomes will be reached if we:

1. Have leaders who are proactive and future oriented; they embrace change, and assume risk.

2. Are guided by a local vision.

3. Define our assets and opportunities to identify innovative strategies to capitalise on Hope Vale’s competitive advantage.

4. Use innovative local governance to significantly enhance Hope Vale’s capacity for economic sustainability.

5. Identify, measure and celebrate short-term successes to sustain support for long term strategies.

6. Use comprehensive planning, strategies and tools rather than a piecemeal approach.

Considerations

Over the last five years HVASC has been proactive in pursuing own-source revenue and building an effective operational and business model.

HVASC was therefore well prepared for the State Government’s directive (May 2013) for Aboriginal Councils to become more financially sustainable and the Minister for Local Government’s plans to allocate funds utilising a new funding model which requires Councils to earn income from projects and service delivery.

HVASC considered it important to align this Economic Strategy to local, regional, State and Federal planning documents, all of which impact in some way on Hope Vale Council’s economic sustainability.

Therefore, in formulating this Strategy the following documents listed below were considered.

As these plans may have varying degrees of impact on our economic pathway we propose to review our Economic Strategy initially in September 2014 and then annually or as required.

It is noted that the plans marked with an asterisk (*) are currently in review or formulation stages.

• HVASC Corporate Plan 2014 – 2019* (Local links to Operations, Finance plans)

• Cape York Regional Plan* (State)

• North Australia White Paper* (Federal)

• Cook Shire Economic Development Plan 2013-2015 (Local/Regional)

• Empowered Communities blueprint* (Federal)

• Regional Development Australia* (RDA) Northern Qld Strategy (Regional)

• RDA Regional Road Map* (RDA – FNQTS)

• DATSIMA - ATSI Economic Participation Framework and Action Plan (State)

• DATSIMA – Cape York employment and training strategy* (Regional)

• DATSIMA Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016

• TTNQ Framework*


3. CED Strategic Framework

There are two interconnected sets of outcomes HVASC aim to achieve by implementing this Strategy.

1. To achieve economic outcomes which include increases in the number of jobs and businesses, as well as

indicators of prosperity.

2. To achieve economic results in a manner that positively affects the community’s social, quality of life,

environmental and educational condition.

The Hope Vale Council Economic Strategy Framework below depicts our:

• Economic Development (ED) tools and strategies;

• Community Development (CD) capacity building tools which underpin and support the ED strategies; and

• Targeted outcomes.

In preparing this Strategy an external specialist consultant, over a period of three months, conducted stakeholder visits within and outside of Hope Vale. Councillor and staff visioning and planning sessions were held along with community consultations. A benchmark survey was also conducted. All feedback was considered and included where appropriate during the formulation of this strategy.


4. HVASC Economic Strategy

Goal Strategy

1. Diverse, profitable and sustainable local business

1.1 Advocate for continued resources for business development

1.2 Promote Hope Vale as a good business destination

1.3 Support employment and training programs for local business

1.4 Support the promotion and marketing of local businesses

1.5 Promote the long term growth of Hope Vale

2. A strong and diverse economic base

2.1 Facilitate the identification and attraction of value adding and compatible new industries to the region

2.2 Promote, support local industry development initiatives, in partnership with State Government, regional organisations

2.3 Develop, review policy to facilitate, support business development and economic growth through an Economic Strategy which links to Council’s internal Plans and identified external State, Federal and regional plans and strategies.

2.4 Support the establishment of agricultural businesses

3. A well-developed relationship with industry, commerce and government

3.1 Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with local businesses

3.2 Encourage and support the development of a local business network

3.3 Develop and maintain intergovernmental relationships

4.Working collaboratively towards a strong tourism region

4.1 Promote and support local and regional tourism initiatives

4.2 Facilitate the provision of infrastructure and services to support tourism

4.3 Collaborate with tourism peak bodies to promote the region

5. Appropriate infrastructure that supports sustainable economic development

5.1 Promote release of serviced industrial, commercial and residential land

5.2 Advocate for improved provision of utility and telecommunication services across the region

5.3 Support development of a Regional Economic Development Strategy in conjunction with major regional stakeholders

5.4 Continue support for the HV Foundation to ensure viability, success and a self-sustaining model

6. Sustainable population growth

6.1 Attract new residents through provision of quality short term housing for professional visitors

6.2 Consider the diverse needs of various groups in planning for services required to cater for population growth

6.3 Attract new residents through promoting and marketing the benefits of living in the area

6.4 Encourage variety in land use and housing to promote a diverse population and strong community


5. Key Indicators for Success

HVASC will monitor performance at two levels: 1. The number and scale of activities undertaken under each of the six outcome areas, 2. The economic impact generated by these activities. The Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for each of the targeted Economic Strategy goals are shown in the table below. KPI’s will be initially reviewed at the six month period post implementation of the Economic Strategy - September 2014. This will allow time for Council to:

• promote the Economic Strategy to key stakeholders; • digest the completed strategic reports from State, Federal and regional stakeholders which directly impact on

the HVASC economic strategy (refer page 3).

Goal KPI 1. Diverse, profitable and

sustainable local business Establishment of three (3) businesses in Everlina Plaza by December

2014 Host careers expo in Hope Vale annually Development of local business links on HVASC website by June 2014 Host a Cape Indigenous Mayor’s Alliance Economic Development

meeting in Hope Vale

2. A strong and diverse economic base

Investigate joint venture (JV) or public, private partnership (PPP) by December 2014 By December 2014, investigate sustainable agriculture opportunities

from various sources

3. A well-developed relationship with industry, commerce and government

Attend one (1) external Economic Development Conference annually to promote HVASC and build relationships and networks Host an Economic Strategy and Future Directions workshop,

targeting high level stakeholders by 31 April 2014 Membership of Peak Regional Business and Tourism organisations.

Attend meetings regularly and events as they fit HVASC strategies.

4. Working collaboratively towards a strong tourism region

Development of a Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Hope Vale by June 2015 Development of a major event and local event calendar by December

2015. Promote on Council website and through other means to be identified.

5. Appropriate infrastructure that supports sustainable economic development

By June 2014 develop a strategy for grey nomads and RV friendly park in Hope Vale Investigate feasibility of short term accommodation in Hope Vale by

December 2014 To assist in the development of tourism, infrastructure and

development in Hope Vale, lobbying for sealing of gravel sections of Endeavour Valley Road between Hope Vale and Cooktown by 2016.

6. Sustainable population growth Development of Stage 2 of Hope Vale estate by December 2016 Investigate commercial leasing opportunities and establishment of

an industrial estate on freehold land by December 2016


6. Monitoring, Review and Evaluation

The diagram below depicts the process undertaken for economic strategy development. Performance monitoring (10) is the only phase that impacts on all other stages and should encompass the following:

Evaluation:

Systematic and objective assessment of design, implementation and results of the Strategy and it’s resultant projects. Our aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, to develop efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.

Monitoring:

A continuing function that uses collection of data on KPI’s to provide indications of the extent of progress and achievement of objectives.

Review:

A periodic or ad-hoc assessment, focussing on operational aspects of the Strategy’s performance.

Overview of the Economic Strategy development process

The process can be split into ten stages. These stages can be viewed as separate components but there are connections between them. This process should be revisited on a 3-5 yearly basis as appropriate.


7. CAPABILITY, TOOLS AND INFLUENCE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

This Economic Strategy provides an opportunity for Hope Vale Council to build capability and influence economic development. The table below depicts linkages between capabilities, influence and Outcomes outlined in this Strategy.

Capability/Tool Influence on Economic Development via the Economic Strategy Link to HVAC ES

Outcome (#)

Leadership/ Advocacy

Council is a community leader who can successfully engage with community, other local, state and federal leaders to develop commitment, energy and attitude towards economic development.

3

Corporate / Operational Plan

Link the Economic Strategy targets outcomes through the Corporate, Operational Plans and Finance Plans. Embedding budgets items will ensure continued actioning of economic strategy initiatives.

2

Infrastructure Service provision and access is one of the major functions of HVASC. Reliable supply of traditional and newly required services can support development opportunities

4,5

Planning Scheme Requirements of the planning scheme and current land zoning can influence the availability of land for development opportunities and the ease of industry and business development. This can have both a positive and negative influence on economic development outcomes for HVASC.

5

Local Laws/ Regulation

Local laws provide Council with a mechanism to regulate certain activities in the township, and influence economic activity.

Corporate Plan goal 2

Relationships / Networks

Lobbying for specific actions, resources or change at a higher level can provide new opportunities for HVASC to utilise resources and capability.

3,4

Promotion Council can use its resources for local promotional activities such as tourist attractions, business directory, etc. Customer service is a critical part of Council’s promotional activities.

4

Information Information flow between business and customers is vital for generating demand for locally produced products and services.

6

Investment Capability

Council may pursue a range of individual or joint venture commercial activities that may serve as a catalyst to further economic development

1,2,5

Incentives Council may investigate incentives (e.g. relocation expenses, use of Council facilities etc) which provide encouragement for business and consumers to do business or to people to work and live in Hope Vale.

1,6

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Vision

“Our Vision is to move from dreaming to reality:

from a dispersed community to diversity, harmony and

a progressive, united and vibrant region and township.”

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council acknowledges the

Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience

for funding towards this Economic Strategy.

Council also acknowledges the generous contribution of time, ideas and support from local

residents and stakeholders within Hope Vale and regionally.

March 2014

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Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council P a g e | 11 Economic Strategy Appendix 1 - Demographics

Unemployment

The number of unemployed persons aged 15 years and

over in the Hope Vale Local Government (LGA) at

September 2013, was 87. This represented an

unemployment rate of 16.5 per cent and compared to the

Far North – Cook Region unemployment rate for the same

period of 12%. Please note however, particular care

should be exercised when interpreting estimates for SLAs

with a labour force less than 1000. Source : Department of Employment Small Area Labour Markets estimates, smoothed series (from Table 1 in the Small Area Labour Markets publication).

Number of persons by total personal weekly income

At the time of the 2011 Census, Hope Vale had 102 persons

aged 15 years and over who stated that their total personal

weekly income was $400 -$999, and 56 who stated their

total personal weekly income was $1000 - $1999 compared

to 965 and 452 respectively in the Cook Shire LGA.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2011. Basic Community Profile B26

LGA Unemployed Labour Force Unemployment Rate

Number %

Hope Vale 87 526 16.5 Cook Shire 324 2079 15.6

Aurukun 59 445 13.3 Lockhart River 34 261 13 Pormpuraaw 51 383 13.3 Kowanyama 78 606 12.9

LGA Less than $400 per week

$400- $999

$1000-$1999

$2000 or more

Hope Vale 37 102 56 22 Cook Shire 1085 965 452 64 Aurukun 61 110 38 77

Lockhart River 7 39 31 20 Pormpuraaw 33 72 44 17 Kowanyama 42 122 71 7


Projected populations by LGA, 2011 to 2031

As at 30 June 2031, the population

for the Hope Vale LGA is projected

to be 939 persons. This represents a

growth over the total period of just

7.9%, well below Cook Shire and

comparative indigenous LGA’s

LGA 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 % growth for the period

Hope Vale 870 895 919 929 939 +7.9 Cook 4018 4287 4544 4831 5157 +28.3

Aurukun 1237 1296 1338 1374 1407 +13.7 Lockhart River 637 673 705 734 761 +19.4 Pormpuraaw 691 737 778 817 855 +23.7 Kowanyama 1192 1284 1367 1447 1526 +28

Source: Queensland Government population projections, 2011 edition (medium series), Office of Economic and Statistical Research, Queensland Treasury and Trade

Estimated resident population by age

As at 30 June 2011 in the Hope Vale LGA , 30.2 per cent of persons were aged 0 to 14 years, 65.4 per cent were aged 15 to 64 years and 4.2

per cent were aged 65 years and over. This compared to 20.4 per cent aged 0-14, 69.6 per cent aged 14 to 64 and 10.1 per cent aged 65 and

over in the Cook Shire LGA.

0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65+

No % No % No % No % No % Hope Vale 298 30.2 197 20 292 29.6 156 15.8 42 4.2 Cook Shire 915 20.4 480 10.7 1261 28.1 1385 30.8 453 10.1 Aurukun 133 10.2 246 19 417 32.2 184 14.2 59 4.5 Lockhart River 127 26.1 105 21.6 142 29.2 81 16.7 36 7.4 Pormpuraaw 171 25.9 79 11.9 230 34.8 143 21.6 37 5.6 Kowanyama 288 27.9 172 16.7 328 31.8 220 21.3 21 2



Internet connections in occupied private dwellings

At the time of the 2011 Census, the Hope Vale LGA had 87 occupied private dwellings with an internet connection, or 38.1 per cent. In

comparison, 806 or 60.4 per cent of the occupied private dwellings in Cook Shire LGA had an internet connection.

Internet connection increasingly important to consider in social planning particularly relating to a learning community, disaster preparedness,

general communications and community engagement.

No Internet Connection

With Internet Connection Total No. of Dwellings

Broadband Dial-Up Other Total Hope Vale 141 61.9 35 3 49 87 38.1 228 Cook 460 34.5 736 31 806 60.4 1335 Aurukun 178 80.5 29 0 11 40 18 221 Lockhart River 78 70.9 24 0 3 27 24.5 110 Pormpuraaw 108 67 39 0 11 50 31 161 Kowanyama 175 75.4 49 0 0 49 21.1 232

Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile – B35. Please note Internet connection not stated by some households


Employment Numbers by industry

At the time of the 2011 Census, public administration and safety was the industry employing the highest proportion of usual Hope Vale

residents, followed by education and training.

Industry Hope Vale Cook Aurukun Lockhart River

Pormpuraaw Kowanyama

No’s % No’s % No’s % No’s % No’s % No’s % Public Administration and Safety 128 45.3 226 14.2 72 30.7 59 36.8 97 40.4 182 62.3 Accommodation and Food Services 203 12.8 3 1.8 9 3.7 10 3.4 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 3 1.0 194 12.2 3 1.8 6 2.5 7 2.3 Health Care and Social Assistance 27 9.5 170 10.7 26 11.1 17 10.6 43 17.9 22 7.5 Construction 16 5.6 160 10.1 3 1.2 3 1.2 5 1.7 Education and Training 36 12.7 125 7.9 36 15.3 34 21.2 12 5.0 36 12.3 Retail Trade 9 3.1 123 7.8 8 3.4 5 3.1 6 2.5 6 2.0 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 54 3.4 6 3.7 3 1.2 Arts and Recreation Services 5 1.7 45 2.8 17 7.2 7 4.3 6 2.5 Other Services 14 4.9 43 2.7 52 22.2 8 5.0 30 12.5 14 4.7 Administrative and Support Services 14 4.9 41 2.6 3 1.2 9 5.6 11 4.5 6 2.0 Mining 16 5.6 25 1.6 3 1.2 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 3 1.0 25 1.6 Manufacturing 21 1.3 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 19 1.2 Wholesale Trade 18 1.1 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 16 1.0 3 1.8 Information Media and Telecommunications 6 0.4 Financial and Insurance Services 6 0.4 3 1.2 Inadequately described or not stated 11 3.9 11 4.7 6 3.7 14 5.8 4 1.3 Total 282 1587 234 160 240 292


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