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Reports from the Community Services Committee Meeting held at 5.30pm on Tuesday, 8 December 2009. APOLOGIES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LAND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Pecuniary Interests Non Pecuniary – Significant Interests Non Pecuniary – Less than Significant Interests ITEM TITLE PAGE

1. CHILDRENS SERVICES 3

1.1 Australian Sports Commission Play for Life Competition 3

1.2 Proposed renaming of Council's Long Day Care Services 5

2. COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT 7

2.1 Minutes of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee Meeting held on 2 November 2009

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2.2 2009 Community Grants Round 2 16

2.3 Social Plan Update 20

2.4 Ageing Disability and Home Care Positive Grants Funding 22

3. CULTURAL SERVICES 24

3.1 Australia Council for the Arts - Interarts Funding Submission 24

3.2 Australia Council for the Arts Funding for Sydney Festival Project 26

3.3 Minutes of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting held on 23 November 2009

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4. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 34

4.1 2009 Fisher's Ghost Fun Run 34

5. LIBRARY SERVICES 36

5.1 Library Summer Events Programme 36

5.2 Quarterly Report July-September 2009 38

6. GENERAL BUSINESS 50

12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 50

12.1 Campbelltown Sports Stadium 2010 Hire Arrangements 50

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 7B1.1 Australian Sports Commission Play For Life Competition

Minutes of the Community Services Committee held on 8 December 2009 Present Councillor M Oates (Chairperson)

Councillor J Bourke Councillor W Glynn Councillor R Kolkman Councillor J Rowell Councillor M Thomas Councillor R Thompson General Manager - Mr P Tosi Director Community Services - Ms L Deitz Director Planning and Environment - Mr J Lawrence Manager Community Resources and Development - Mr B McCausland Manager Childrens Services - Ms J Uluibau Manager Cultural Services - Ms L Havilah Manager Healthy Lifestyles - Mr M Berriman Acting Manager Library Services - Ms D Abbott Acting Manager Technical Services - Mr K Lynch Corporate Support Coordinator - Mr T Rouen Executive Assistant - Mrs D Taylor

Apology Nil. Acknowledgement of Land An Acknowledgement of Land was presented by the Chairperson Councillor Oates. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no Declarations of Interest at this meeting.


1. CHILDRENS SERVICES

1.1 Australian Sports Commission Play for Life Competition

Reporting Officer

Manager Children’s Services

Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To seek Council's endorsement of a DVD produced by Children Services for entry into the Australian Sports Commission ‘Play for Life’ music video competition.

Report

The Australian Sports Commission ‘Play for Life’ competition is open to all services participating in the Active After School Communities program. Council's After School Care services have been participating in this program since 2005. The program provides primary aged children access to free structured physical activity in the after school time slot of 3.00pm to 5.30pm. Raby Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) staff and children have produced a dance routine DVD for entry to the competition. The judging criteria are based on turning to sport for good health, creativity, originality and enthusiasm. A winner will be chosen from each state and territory. If successful, Raby OSHC will purchase new sporting equipment for before and after school and vacation care programs.

Officer's Recommendation

That Council endorse the entry of a DVD produced by Children Services into the Australia Sports Commission ‘Play for Life’ music video competition. Committee’s Recommendation: (Thomas/Kolkman) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED


Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 8B1.2 Proposed Renaming Of Council's Long Day Care Services

1.2 Proposed renaming of Council's Long Day Care Services

Reporting Officer

Manager Children’s Services

Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To seek Council's approval to rename seven of Council's long day care services from Child Care Centres to Early Learning Centres.

Report

Council has commenced external visual improvements to all of its long day care, occasional care, outside school hours care and family day care services. The external improvements being undertaken at Council's child care services will provide the community with an easy to recognise uniformed look. Improvements include external rendering and repainting of the services, removal of chain wiring fencing which is being replaced with spear top fencing in accordance with the Community Services Children's Services Regulation 2004. Some playgrounds are being upgraded to ensure they meet soft fall and playground safety standards, and new signage will be installed. To complement these improvements and to provide consistency in the naming of services Childrens Services is seeking Council's approval to rename seven long day care services. It is proposed that Amarina, Amber Cottage, Eagles Nest, Minto, Waratah Cottage and Wombat Willows Child Care Centres, be renamed as Early Learning Centres. The renaming of centres from Child Care Centres to Early Learning Centres promotes to the community the focus on education as well as care for the children in the services. This is in line with industry standards and compliments the new branding for the Childrens Services Section. Childrens Services would notify all relevant authorities of the renaming of the Centres.


That Council endorse the renaming of seven of Council's long day care services from Child Care Centres to Early Learning Centres. Committee’s Recommendation: (Rowell/Thompson) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 8B1.2 Proposed Renaming Of Council's Long Day Care Services

Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 9B2.1 Minutes Of The Youth Advisory Sub Committee Meeting Held On 2 November 2009

2. COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Minutes of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee Meeting held on 2 November 2009

Reporting Officer

Manager Community Resources and Development

Attachments

Minutes of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee meeting held on 2 November 2009.

Purpose

To seek Council's endorsement of the Minutes of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee meeting held on 2 November 2009.

Report

Detailed below are the recommendations of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee. Council's officers have reviewed the recommendations and they are now presented for Councils consideration. There are no recommendations that require a separate resolution of Council. Recommendations of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee Reports listed for consideration 7.1 YASC Informal Working Party Meeting 25 May 2009 That the information be noted. 7.2 YASC Informal Meeting held 20 July 2009 That the information be noted. 7.3 Community Safety Sub Committee That Ben Gilholme represent the Youth Advisory Sub Committee at the next meeting of the Community Safety Sub Committee. 7.4 YASC Membership That the information be noted.


7.5 Fisher's Gig That the information be noted. 7.6 'YASC Roadshow' Consultations That the information be noted. 8.1 The Science and Engineering Challenge That the information be noted. 8.2 Midnight Basketball That the information be noted.


That the Minutes be noted. Committee’s Recommendation: (Glynn/Kolkman) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.


ATTACHMENT 1

Minutes of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee

Held 2 November 2009 in Community Services Meeting Room Meeting Commenced: 6.32pm 1. Acknowledgement of Land An Acknowledgement of Land was presented by the Chairperson, Councillor Glynn. 2. Attendance and Apologies Attendance: Councillor Wal Glynn - Chairperson

Councillor George Greiss Dylan Croall Maanav Ram Samantha Dixon Wasim El-Haj Shantelle Hodgkinson Lester Uy Ben Gilholme

Also in Attendance: Dean Williamson - Acting Strategic Youth Development Officer

Angela Lonergan - Coordinator Community Development Team Kristy Peters - Executive Support

Apologies: Zach Ialli Nikki McCall Brad Gavin Bruce McCausland - Manager Community Resources and Development

Sub Committee's Recommendation (Gilholme/El-Haj) That the above apologies be accepted. CARRIED 3. Declarations of Interest Non Pecuniary Less than Significant Councillor Greiss - Item 8.1 - The Science and Engineering Challenge at University of New South Wales - Councillor Greiss advised that he is an employee of Energy Australia who was a sponsor of the 2009 Science and Engineering Challenge at the University of New South Wales.


4. Minutes of Previous Meeting Report The Minutes of the Sub Committee Meeting held 27 April 2009 copies of which have been circulated to each Sub Committee member were adopted by Council at its meeting held on 12 May 2009. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Dixon/Gilholme) That the information be noted. CARRIED 5. Business Arising from Previous Minutes Nil. 6. Correspondence Nil. 7. Reports 7.1 YASC Informal Working Party Meeting 25 May 2009 Purpose To provide feedback to the Youth Advisory Sub Committee on the informal YASC Working Party held on 25 May, 2009. Report A Youth Advisory Sub Committee Working Party was held on 25 May 2009 to discuss members’ views on graffiti and its relationship to young people in the local area. Notes from the meeting have been distributed to YASC members. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Croall/Uy) That the information be noted. CARRIED


7.2 YASC Informal Meeting held 20 July 2009 Purpose To provide feedback to the Youth Advisory Sub Committee on the informal YASC Meeting held on 20 July 2009. Report As a quorum was unable to be achieved, an informal meeting of YASC was held on 20 July 2009. The following items were raised at the meeting. 1. Presentation by Superintendent Mick Goodwin from Campbelltown Police on constructive

ways of managing graffiti within the community. 2. YASC Roadshow - Youth Strategy Consultations - planned method for consultation of

young people in the Campbelltown Local Government Area for inclusion in the development of Council's new Youth Strategy

Notes from the meeting have been distributed to YASC members. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Ram/Hodgkinson) That the information be noted. CARRIED 7.3 Community Safety Sub Committee Reporting Officer Acting Strategic Youth Development Officer Attachments Nil. Purpose 1. To provide feedback to the Youth Advisory Sub Committee on Council's Community Safety

Sub Committee meeting held on 17 September 2009. 2. To nominate a member of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee to attend the next meeting of

Council's Community Safety Sub Committee meeting to be held on Thursday 12 November 2009.


Report Ben Gilholme will provide feedback to the Youth Advisory Sub Committee on issues raised at the Community Safety Sub Committee meeting. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted. Sub Committee note: Ben Gilholme briefed Sub Committee members regarding a number of issues raised at the Community Safety Sub Committee. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Gilholme/Croall) That Ben Gilholme represent the Youth Advisory Sub Committee at the next meeting of the Community Safety Sub Committee. CARRIED 7.4 YASC Membership Purpose To advise the Sub Committee of the current status of the membership of the Youth Advisory Sub Committee. Report The Youth Advisory Sub Committee Guidelines allow for a membership of up to 15 community representatives and 2 Councillors. Due to an increase in personal commitments Ms Alissa Tilla, Ms Faith Tid-Ang and Mr Anthony Glynn have advised of their resignations from the Sub Committee. Council has also received an application of membership for the Youth Advisory Sub Committee from Shantelle Hodgkinson. A Director's Report on the membership of the Sub Committee was presented to Council at its meeting on 4 August 2009. These resignations and nomination reduce the current YASC membership to a total of 12 members, being 10 community representatives and 2 Councillors. Additional community members will be sought to fill the vacancies on the Sub Committee. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted.


Sub Committee's Recommendation (El-Haj/Hodgkinson) That the information be noted. CARRIED 7.5 Fisher's Gig Purpose To update the Youth Advisory Sub Committee on the development of the program for this year’s annual youth music festival Fisher’s Gig, to be held on Saturday 7 November 2009 at Bradbury Oval as part of the Festival of Fishers Ghost. Report Council’s Youth Project Officer is currently coordinating Fisher’s Gig 2009. The event will feature 3 headline music acts performing with six local bands. For the headline slots, Melbourne-based rock act Trial Kennedy will perform, supported by Sydney pop punk band The Mission in Motion and Melbourne’s hip hop/electro band The Melodics. Six local bands will have the opportunity to perform at the event. These bands are Fifth Fiction, Late Night Premiere, Sons of Mercury, Save The Girl, The Attendance and Ladies & Gentlemen. Volunteer positions are open until the week before the event, and YASC members are encouraged to be involved. Promotional and operational handouts for Fishers Gig will be tabled at the YASC meeting. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Uy/Ram) That the information be noted. CARRIED 7.6 ‘YASC Roadshow’ Consultations Purpose To inform the Youth Advisory Sub Committee (YASC) of the progress of the planned ‘YASC Roadshow’ consultations.


History At the YASC informal meeting held on 20 July 2009, the Sub Committee was advised of the proposed ‘YASC Roadshow’ project. This project aims to add to current Youth Strategy and Social Plan consultations by having high school SRC members consult with their school communities, then provide the feedback collected to YASC members at an SRC consultation. Report At this stage seven schools have agreed to participate in the project. These are: Sarah Redfern HS (Minto) Thomas Reddall HS (Ambarvale) John Therry Catholic HS (Rosemeadow) Campbelltown Performing Arts HS (Campbelltown) Hurlstone Agricultural College (Glenfield) James Meehan HS (Macquarie Fields) Eagle Vale HS (Eagle Vale) The participating schools will give both a good representation of different areas and groups of young people across the Campbelltown LGA. Council’s Youth Project Officer will be attending each of the schools for an introductory session. A handout on consultation practices will be given to SRC members at the introductory session, which will provide a number of practical examples and exercises on how to consult with their communities. A copy of this handout will be tabled at the YASC meeting. Consultation dates are currently between mid-November to mid-December, and will largely be during school hours. Training will be available for YASC members prior to the first consultation and members are encouraged to participate, and attend a consultation session where possible. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Ram/Dixon) That the information be noted. CARRIED


8. General Business 8.1 The Science and Engineering Challenge Councillor Glynn presented information regarding the Science and Engineering Challenge that is currently held at the University of New South Wales. Councillor Glynn advised that he is investigating opportunities to hold a Science and Engineering Challenge at the University of Western Sydney - Macarthur Campus. A discussion took place regarding the challenge, and it was decided that Councillor Glynn would establish if the UWS is a suitable location to hold the challenge, and will provide additional information to the next YASC Sub Committee meeting to be held 7 December 2009. Sub Committee's Recommendation (Glynn/Gilholme) That the information be noted. CARRIED 8.2 Midnight Basketball It was noted that the current Midnight Basketball tournament has been running for 2 weeks, with high levels of participation from young people, community volunteers and local services. If any YASC members are interested in volunteering their time, please advise Council's Acting Strategic Youth Development Officer. Sub Committee's Recommendation (El-Haj/Dixon) That the information be noted. CARRIED Next formal meeting of the Sub Committee will be held on 7 December 2009 at 6.30pm in Community Services Meeting Room. Councillor Wal Glynn Chairperson

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 10b2.2 2009 Community Grants Round 2

2.2 2009 Community Grants Round 2

Reporting Officer


Attachments

Copies of Grant Applications (distributed under separate cover).

Purpose

To assist Council in its determination of applications for financial assistance under the Community Grants Program.

Report

Community groups may apply for a maximum of $1,000 to develop and support local community programs and activities. Council has a total of $8,000 to distribute in this funding round. Advertisements were placed in local papers in August 2009 and circulated through community networks. A community information session, which was well attended, was held on 10 September 2009 in Council's Staff Training Centre. Community Grants applications closed on 2 October 2009 and 14 applications totalling $13,676 were received. A summary of the applications is below. Applicant Project Amount ($) Campbelltown Youth Centre and Gym Inc

Youth Centre equipment and resources

1,000

Airds Bradbury Originals Activities for local seniors 1,000Bangladeshi Australian Welfare Society Inc

Community Festival 1,000

Heart Support – Australian Macarthur Branch

Promotional material and equipment for local heart support group

1,000

Yandel’ora Aboriginal Corporation Aboriginal women’s cultural workshops

1,000

Dinka Language and Cultural Support Group

Group excursions to Australian cultural and historical sites

1,000

Campbelltown and District Senior Citizens and Pensioners Welfare Club

AV and photocopier equipment for promotion and seniors activities

836

Sweet Tonic Singers Inc Seed funding to establish new singing group in local area

1,000


Applicant Project Amount ($) Good Samaritan Program Distribution of Christmas food

hampers to disadvantaged families in the Macquarie Fields area

1,000

Creation TV Incorporation Creation of DVD ‘Depression – the silent killer’ for community distribution in Mental Health Week 2010

1,000

Claymore Organic Backyard Gardening Club

Equipment and materials for establishment of demonstration garden

1,000

Campbelltown Patchwork and Quilters Guild Inc

Shared equipment for group sewing days

840

International Order of Rainbow for Girls – Campbelltown Group

Promotional material and resources for group activities

1,000

Campbelltown Bangla School Inc Laptop Computer 1,000 13,676 One application was deemed ineligible under the guidelines, as they had previously received funding from Council for similar activities. The applicant was the Airds Bradbury Originals. The Airds Bradbury Originals received funding in June 2008 for recreational activities for older residents. The current application is for the same purpose. The eligible projects were assessed according to the criteria for funding as set out in Policy 4.3.08 and in the Guidelines. Two applicants have not been recommended for funding for the following reasons. Sweet Tonic Singers Inc application for promotional material and music resources was ranked as a lower need as the group receives in kind support from Campbelltown Arts Centre and therefore has not been recommended for funding. Campbelltown Youth Centre and Gym Inc application for funding towards sports equipment and resources for a newly established youth centre for Muslim young people in the Campbelltown area has not been recommended for funding at this time. It is suggested that Council officers work with the group to ensure all regulatory requirements are met prior to resubmission of the project for funding consideration. The following groups are recommended to receive full or partial funding for the following reasons: Bangladeshi Australian Welfare Society Inc - partial funding towards a community festival. Although similar to a previous successful application from the Campbelltown Bangla School in April 2005, this application emphasises the involvement of the wider community. This project would assist the group to achieve their goal of participating in activities with the wider Campbelltown community. Heart Support – Australian Macarthur Branch – partial funding to provide equipment and resources to a local heart support group providing social and recreational support for local residents with heart conditions.


Yandel’ora Aboriginal Corporation – partial funding to assist newly established group to provide four cultural workshops for local Aboriginal women in music, dance and other cultural activities. Dinka Language and Cultural Support Group – partial funding to give opportunities for newly arrived migrants to visit Australian historical and cultural sites to learn more about Australia. Campbelltown and District Senior Citizens and Pensioners Welfare Club – partial funding towards AV equipment for centre’s activities. Whilst the group has received previous funding in Round 2 2005, this was for a different purpose to the current application. Good Samaritan Program - provision of partial funding towards the costs of Christmas food hampers for disadvantaged residents of Macquarie Fields. Creation TV Incorporation – partial funding towards the development of a DVD on depression for community distribution during Mental Health Week 2010. Claymore Organic Backyard Gardening Club – partial funding towards the development of a demonstration organic backyard garden at Glenroy Cottage for Claymore residents. Campbelltown Patchwork and Quilters Guild Inc – provision of partial funding towards purchase of shared equipment to use for group sewing days, where group members can meet together to work on community projects. International Order of Rainbow for Girls – Campbelltown Group – partial funding towards the purchase of promotional material and resources for the group to increase and sustain membership for girls and young women in the local area. Campbelltown Bangla School Inc – partial funding for a computer to provide greater administrative support for school. Whilst the group has received previous funding in Round 1 2005, this was for a different purpose to the current application.


That Council approve funding to the following groups under the Community Grants Program, with the amounts specified below. Applicant Project Amount ($) Bangladeshi Australian Welfare Society Inc

Community Festival 750

Heart Support – Australian Macarthur Branch

Promotional material and equipment for local heart support group

750

Yandel’ora Aboriginal Corporation Aboriginal women’s cultural workshops

750

Dinka Language and Cultural Support Group

Group excursions to Australian cultural and historical sites

750

Campbelltown and District Senior Citizens and Pensioners Welfare Club

AV equipment for seniors activities 610


Good Samaritan Program Distribution of Christmas food

hampers to disadvantaged families in the Macquarie Fields area

750

Creation TV Incorporation Creation of DVD ‘Depression – the silent killer’ for community distribution in Mental Health Week 2010

750

Claymore Organic Backyard Gardening Club

Equipment and materials for establishment of demonstration garden

750

Campbelltown Patchwork and Quilters Guild Inc

Shared equipment for group sewing days

610

International Order of Rainbow for Girls – Campbelltown Group

Promotional material and resources for group activities

750

Campbelltown Bangla School Inc Laptop Computer 750 7970 Committee’s Recommendation: (Thomas/Kolkman) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 11b2.3 Social Plan Update

2.3 Social Plan Update

Reporting Officer


Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To provide Council with an update on the current status of Council’s Social Plan 2010-2012.

Report

Establishment of Reference Group A reference group consisting of representatives from Housing NSW, Department of Human Services Community Services (formerly DoCS), Sydney South West Area Health Service, Macarthur Diversity Services Incorporated, community representatives, and Councillor Meg Oates representing Council was established to oversee the project and provide feedback on key areas in the development of the Social Plan. To date two meetings have been held to discuss community consultation, key findings and the development of the Social Plan. Information Sessions An information session was held in Council’s Civic Hall on 7 October 2009 for government agencies and service providers in the Campbelltown region. The information session explained the timeline and methodology for developing the Social Plan with presenters fielding a range of questions from the audience. A strategy development workshop was also held on 18 November 2009 in the Civic Hall and was attended by 40 representatives from local service providers and interested community members. Participants were given a brief overview of the social plan process, a broad overview of the changing dynamics of Campbelltown, and analysis of key findings. This was then followed by table ‘discussions’ aimed at allowing participants to share their strategies. This model of consultation engendered a high degree of discussion and yielded in excess of 250 strategies/ideas for Council to consider for inclusion into the Social Plan. These strategies will provide a basis for strategy development by Council staff as well as providing guidance for potential inclusion into the final Social Plan.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 11b2.3 Social Plan Update

Community Consultations Council has held numerous community consultations with target groups including older residents, people with a disability, young people, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, and women. Throughout December further consultations will be held particularly with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and young people. Draft Social Plan The plan will identify key social issues in the city, and present Council’s response to those issues. A Draft Social Plan will be presented to Council in early February 2010 for consideration for public exhibition.


That the information be noted. Committee’s Recommendation: (Kolkman/Glynn) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 12B2.4 Ageing Disability And Home Care Positive Grants Funding

2.4 Ageing Disability and Home Care Positive Grants Funding

Reporting Officer


Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To seek Council’s endorsement of an application to the Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) Positive Ageing grants for up to $50,000 for a series of targeted healthy ageing workshops for the local community.

Report

The Positive Ageing grants scheme is open to community groups, local government organisations and not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement creative projects that relate to the independence, participation, care, self-fulfilment and dignity of older people. The grants program aims to support projects that promote active ageing, opportunities for lifelong learning and positive images of older people in the community. It is proposed to extend the Healthy Ageing talks Council currently hold in partnership with Council of the Ageing NSW (COTA). The talks would be aimed at members of the community who may not have access to this information including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; younger seniors and men. The Healthy Ageing talks would focus on areas of health relevant for older people including diabetes, depression, safe use of medicines and hearing loss. The talks would also incorporate a physical activity for participants such as dancing, tai chi, and drumming. Local health and recreation information for seniors would also be provided. The Healthy Ageing Talks series would be documented through photos and interviews with participants. The images and quotes collected during the program would be displayed as part of 2010 International Day of Older Persons celebrations, and used to produce a series of promotional materials to promote positive ageing in the local community.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 12B2.4 Ageing Disability And Home Care Positive Grants Funding


1. That Council endorse the application to the Ageing, Disability and Home Care Positive Ageing grants for up to $50,000 for a series of targeted healthy ageing workshops for the local community.

2. That subject to notification of success, the Funding Agreement from the Department of

Ageing Disability and Homecare be accepted and signed under the Common Seal of Council, if required.

Committee’s Recommendation: (Bourke/Thompson) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 13B3.1 Australia Council For The Arts - Interarts Funding Submission

3. CULTURAL SERVICES

3.1 Australia Council for the Arts - Interarts Funding Submission

Reporting Officer

Manager Cultural Services

Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To seek Council's endorsement of a submission to the Federal Government through the Australia Council for the Arts requesting $20,000 support from the Australia Council's Interarts Program for the development and production of a series of community engage performances in Minto in 2010.

Report

Australia Council for the Arts - Interarts Program supports artists investigating new artistic practice through interdisciplinary, hybrid and multimedia arts. The category primarily supports; research and development; creative development and production of new works. This may include live performances, web based and online works, works created in computer networked environments and multimedia/interactive works. This program is focused on the development of new work that encourages audience participation and interaction particularly through live performance, multidisciplinary arts practices and the use of new technologies. The Campbelltown Arts Centre will be requesting $20,000 to develop a series of collaborative performance works in partnership with communities in Minto. This program would be integrated into the overall Minto Arts Program that is aimed at developing and implementing arts programs that make a strong contribution to developing cohesive communities in Minto. The Minto Arts Program will also form an important part of the broader One Minto Plan. No further funding of this project will be required by Council.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 13B3.1 Australia Council For The Arts - Interarts Funding Submission


1. That Council endorse the submission to the Federal Government through the Australia Council for the Arts requesting $20,000 support from the Australia Council's Interarts Program for the development and production of a series of community engage performances in Minto in 2010.

2. That if successful the funding agreement be signed under the Seal of Council if required. Committee’s Recommendation: (Glynn/Kolkman) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 14B3.2 Australia Council For The Arts Funding For Sydney Festival Project

3.2 Australia Council for the Arts Funding for Sydney Festival Project

Reporting Officer


Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To inform Council that Campbelltown Arts Centre has received $300,000 funding from the Australia Council for the Arts to deliver Edge of Elsewhere, a major contemporary art project in partnership with the Sydney Festival.

History

Council at its meeting on 4 August 2009, endorsed a funding application of $100,000 per annum over three years to the Australia Council for the Arts to produce a major exhibition project titled Edge of Elsewhere.

Report

The $300,000 funding that has been confirmed comes from the Community Partnerships Board and the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts. This is the first time that these distinct funding sections of the Australia Council have come together to fund a project over a three year period. This is also the first time in the history of the Festival that a major visual arts project has been commissioned in Western Sydney for the Festival and the first time that Campbelltown or South West Sydney has been involved in the Festival. Edge of Elsewhere will establish new and sustainable links to diverse cultures across Sydney by examining the cross-over between art, culture, and society. The project will explore and develop experiences of cross-cultural exchange in relation to contemporary urban and suburban environments across Sydney, and link these to significant experiences of contemporary art and contemporary experiences of everyday life and culture in Australia, Asia and the Pacific. To support the development of this project Campbelltown Arts Centre has extended its partnership to Gallery 4A and Sydney University to work directly with the Australian Centre for Asian Art and Archaeology.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 14B3.2 Australia Council For The Arts Funding For Sydney Festival Project


That the information be noted. Committee’s Recommendation: (Kolkman/Thomas) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 15B3.3 Minutes Of The Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting Held On 23 November

2009

3.3 Minutes of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting held on 23 November 2009

Reporting Officer


Attachments

Minutes of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting held on 23 November 2007.

Purpose

To seek Councils endorsement of the Minutes of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting held on 23 November 2007.

Report

Detailed below are the recommendations of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee. Council officers have reviewed the recommendations and they are now presented for Council's consideration. There are no recommendations that require an individual resolution of Council. Recommendations of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Reports listed for consideration 6. Glenalvon Items for Discussion - Draft 2010 Program That the information be noted. 7.1 Glenalvon House Visitors That the information be noted. 7.2 Glenalvon Museum Visitor Experience That Council's Manager Cultural Services make copies of the 'Glenalvon Museum Visitor Experience Report' and distribute them to Council as required. 7.3 Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meetings for 2010 That in 2010 the Annual Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting be held at Glenalvon House.


2009

7.4 Glenalvon Management Sub Committee MOU Directors' Note: The Current MOU for the management of Glenalvon House expires in April 2011. That Council's Manager Cultural Services provide information regarding the development of the MOU at the next meeting of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee.


That the Minutes be noted. Committee’s Recommendation: (Bourke/Glynn) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.


2009

ATTACHMENT 1

Minutes of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee

Held Monday 23 November 2009 in Glenalvon House

A tour of Glenalvon House started at 6.10pm and the Meeting Commenced: 6.52pm. 1. Acknowledgement of Land An Acknowledgement of Land was presented by the Chairperson, Councillor Bourke. 2. Attendance and Apologies Attendance: Councillor Julie Bourke

Jenny Goodfellow Jacqueline Green David Beddie Learna Coupe

Also in Attendance: Manager Cultural Services - Lisa Havilah

Executive Support - Deborah Taylor Apologies: Councillor Meg Oates

Director Community Services - Lindy Deitz Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Beddie/Coupe) That the above apologies be accepted. CARRIED 3. Declarations of Interest There were no Declarations of Interest made at this meeting. 4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting Report The minutes of the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee meeting held 20 July 2009 copies of which have been circulated to each Sub Committee member were adopted by Council at its meeting held 4 August 2009. Officer's Recommendation That the information be noted.


2009

Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Bourke/Green) That the information be noted. CARRIED 5. Correspondence

• 'The Kernel', November 2009 Newsletter of Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society Inc.

• Draft flyer, Heritage Festival Special Event "Governor Macquarie, Founder of Campbell-Town”.

• Draft flyer, Heritage Festival Special Event "Mr William Redfern and Governor Macquarie - the best of friends".

6. Glenalvon Items for Discussion - Draft 2010 Program A copy of the Glenalvon and Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society Inc Macqaurie 2010 Draft Program was tabled at the meeting. Macquarie Rose and Iris Official Plantings Jacqueline Green requested that the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society be provided with roses and iris for planting as part of Macquarie 2010 celebrations. The Manager of Cultural Services will check availability and inform the Society. Macquarie Themed Displays in Council Libraries It was noted by Jacqueline Green that as part of the Draft 2010 Program the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee have proposed 'Macquarie' themed displays in conjunction with Local Studies library at either Council's HJ Daley Library or Ingleburn Library. Council's Manager Cultural Services advised that a response has been received from the Library regarding these displays and that a Report will be prepared to be presented to the Heritage Sub Committee. Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Goodfellow/Green) That the information be noted. CARRIED


2009

7. General Business 7.1 Glenalvon House Visitors Jacqueline Green noted that since August 2009, 534 people had been through Glenalvon House and that this large number of guests was largely due to promotion of the House within the Community and included many local school groups. It was also noted that Glenalvon House had a high number of visitors during the weekends of the Festival of Fishers Ghost. Jacqueline Green also noted that Glenalvon House currently has a computer displaying pictures of the entire house to assist those in the community who are not able to use the stairs to view the second level of the House. Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Green/Beddie) That the information be noted. CARRIED 7.2 Glenalvon Museum Visitor Experience Jacqueline Green advised that as requested by Council a Report has been prepared titled 'Glenalvon Museum Visitor Experience', two copies of which were tabled at the meeting. Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Green/Coupe) That Council's Manager Cultural Services will make copies of the 'Glenalvon Museum Visitor Experience' Report and distribute them to Council as required. CARRIED 7.3 Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meetings for 2010 Council's Manager Cultural Services advised that Council has resolved that in 2010 the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee meet on an annual basis. The date for the annual meeting is yet to be determined. Council's Manager Cultural Services advised that once the date had been set that the Sub Committee Members would be notified accordingly. Council's Manager Cultural Services advised that the quarterly Glenalvon Maintenance Meetings would still go ahead in 2010. Jacqueline Green suggested that the location for the Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting should be at Glenalvon House. Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Coupe/Beddie) That in 2010 the annual Glenalvon Management Sub Committee Meeting be held at Glenalvon House. CARRIED


2009

7.4 Glenalvon Management Sub Committee MOU Jacqueline Green noted that a new MOU will be required to be prepared in 2010 and requested an update regarding the status of the MOU at the next meeting. Sub Committee's Recommendation: (Green/Goodfellow) That Council's Manager Cultural Services provide information regarding the development of the MOU at next Glenalvon Sub Committee Meeting. CARRIED Next meeting of the Sub Committee is to be held in 2010, date is to be confirmed. Councillor Julie Bourke Chairperson Meeting closed: 7.14pm

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 16b4.1 2009 Fisher's Ghost Fun Run

4. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

4.1 2009 Fisher's Ghost Fun Run

Reporting Officer

Manager Healthy Lifestyles

Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To provide Council with a summary of the outcomes of this year’s Festival of Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run, held on Sunday 8 November 2009.

History

The Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run has been an integral component of the Campbelltown City Festival of Fisher’s Ghost for 34 years. Since 2005, Council has assumed more responsibility for managing the event each year to more closely align it with and support the Fisher's Ghost Festival Sub Committee’s organisational process.

Report

The 34th annual Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run was staged in the grounds of the University of Western Sydney (UWS) Campbelltown Campus on Sunday 8 November 2009. The event was promoted as “proudly presented by Campbelltown City Council”, with three major sponsors and four minor sponsors. There were concerns that the new “Run4Fun” event from the “City2Surf” event management team being staged at Homebush on the same day might adversely affect entrant numbers. While the inaugural Homebush event reported a field of 5000 runners, Council’s event was well supported by the local community and attracted over 850 entrants. This was a small increase on last year’s numbers and a significant increase on the 635 entrants registered in 2005 when Council first assumed responsibility for management of the event. Councillor Chanthivong and Professor Anne Cusick, the UWS Campbelltown Campus Provost presented the awards and prizes. While Council has strengthened its partnership with UWS in the planning of the event, the success of the event is due largely to the expertise and enthusiasm of the Campbelltown Joggers Club. The Club once again provided over eighty volunteers to ensure the event ran smoothly and the results were processed accurately on the day.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 16b4.1 2009 Fisher's Ghost Fun Run

Due to the Ceremonial Lawn at UWS undergoing renovations, the traditional location for the start/finish area and presentation ceremony was moved to the new School of Medicine area. This proved to be suitable, although greater expenditure on hire equipment was necessary, resulting in the event making a small loss of $900 to Council.


That Council manage future Fisher’s Ghost Fun Runs using the event management structure established for this year’s successful event. Committee’s Recommendation: (Rowell/Thompson) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Amendment: (Kolkman/Rowell) That Council continue to coordinate and work with UWS to manage the 2010 Fisher's Ghost Fun Run. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Committee's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Committee's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 17b5.1 Library Summer Events Programme

5. LIBRARY SERVICES

5.1 Library Summer Events Programme

Reporting Officer

Manager Library Services

Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To advise Council of the programme of events scheduled for summer across Council’s Library service.

Report

A diverse range of activities have been planned during the Summer holiday period as part of the Library Service’s ongoing extension programme. Highlights of the January 2010 holiday programme include a creative writing workshop that will be conducted by the Children’s Librarian for five to twelve year olds. The workshop will comprise of exercises in using your imagination, choosing characters, developing plots and hints and tips for writing short stories. A “Where’s Wally” book character party will be hosted at HJ Daley library, which includes indoor games and a treasure hunt. Two Circus Skills Workshops will be held at Glenquarie and Minto libraries. Clowns will visit the libraries and show children how to juggle, spin plates, spin stix, hula hoop and play Diablo. The youth holiday programme includes a gaming workshop, presented by The Games Workshop, Macarthur Square. Participants will be introduced to Warhammer 40,000, a tabletop battlegame of the far future. Games can vary in size from small skirmishes of just a few dozen models per side, to massive clashes with hundreds of miniatures. Participants will get hands on experience with painting models and devising games strategy. Bookalicious, our junior reading programme, will be expanded with the addition of a monthly afternoon club for members. The club will commence in February 2010 and be held at HJ Daley Library, on a Wednesday afternoon from 4.00pm-4.45pm. Bookalicious members will participate in craft, games and stories.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 17b5.1 Library Summer Events Programme

The popular Baby Read and Rhyme time sessions continue to expand with Ingleburn Library starting a session in February 2010. This will be in addition to sessions currently running at Campbelltown, Eagle Vale and Glenquarie libraries. In October of this year forty eight babies and parents attended a session at the HJ Daley Library. At the commencement of the new academic year library services will promote Council's online tutoring service, Your Tutor, with an opportunity for students to win a promotional pack through a quiz competition. The Your Tutor prize pack includes branded material such as a mug, pen, and mouse pads. Your Tutor continues to grow in popularity with school students. Your Tutor was accessed by 892 students from January – October 2009, an increase of 343 students for the same period for the previous year.


That the information be noted Committee’s Recommendation: (Bourke/Rowell) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 18b5.2 Quarterly Report July-September 2009

5.2 Quarterly Report July-September 2009

Reporting Officer

Manager Library Services

Attachments

Nil.

Purpose

To provide Council with statistics detailing Community Services usage over July - September 2009.

Report

These statistics cover Childrens Services, Arts Centre, Healthy Lifestyles, Library Services and Community Resources and Development activities. CHILDRENS SERVICES Attendance and Usage - Family Day Care/Long Day Care/Occasional Care

Measure

Service Operating places per day

Average no. places used per day

No. children (ie actual, not per day, as one child could attend 5 days)

July-Sept 2008 Jul-Sept 2009 % change Family Day Care 770 0 769 871 13% In Home Care 20 0 4 7 75% Amarina LDC 28 20.1 47 47 0% Amber LDC 39 33.8 84 76 -10% Eagles Nest LDC 39 37.8 72 77 7% Kabbarli LDC 29 22.3 48 51 6% Minto LDC 39 36.1 68 69 1% Parklands LDC 29 20.6 61 60 -2% Waratah LDC 29 23.9 72 57 -21% Wombat Willows LDC 39 34.2 59 77 31% Namut OC 29 22.4 97 100 3% Ingleburn OC 28 13.5 36 37 3%

Total 1118 264.7 1417 1529 8%

• July-September 2009 has seen an increase in overall enrolments for both Long Day Care

and Occasional Care services.


• Particularly high increases are noted for Wombat Willow Child Care Centre with 31%, Eagles

Nest with 7% and Kabbarli with 6% increases in utilisation. • Both Occasional Care services show slight increases in utilisation for this time of year. Attendance and Usage - Before and After School Care

Measure

Service Maximum places per day



July-Sept 2008 Jul-Sept 2009 % change

Amber Cottage Before 45 3.5 7 5 -29%

Amber Cottage After 60 8.8 16 16 0%

Campbelltown City Before 7 8.9 12 23 92%

Campbelltown City After 9 42 57 74 30%

Raby Before 45 16.5 31 24 -23%

Raby After 45 39 83 59 -29%

Total 211 118.7 206 201 -2%

• Campbelltown City Before and After School Care has seen increased utilisation due to new

permanent bookings from extra feeder schools in the Local Government Area. • Raby Before School Care has reduced its overall numbers from 60 children per day to 45

children per day therefore reflecting a decrease in utilisation as numbers have been capped.

Attendance and Usage - Vacation Care

Measure

Service Maximum places per day



Vacation Care July 2008 July 2009 % change

Campbelltown Airds 20 19.4 32 31 -3%

Campbelltown City 60 54.3 109 102 -6%

Eagle Vale Central 30 29.5 59 56 -5%

Raby 45 30 66 70 6%

Total 155 133.2 266 259 -3%

• Campbelltown Airds, Campbelltown City and Eagle Vale Central Vacation Care services all

demonstrated slight decreases in utilisation.


ARTS CENTRE

Measure

Service Quarterly Attendances

July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Individual Visitation 27,234 28,321 4%

Education and Public Program 4,668 5,722 22.6%

Community Groups 133 202 51.9%

Performance Program 1,109 1,589 43.3%

Community Usage 4,950 5,214 5.3%

Total 38,094 41,048 7.8%

LIBRARY SERVICES Loans and Renewals

Measure

Service Number of loans and renewals

Circulation July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Campbelltown 121,305 115,477 -5%

Eagle Vale 31,681 28,945 -9%

Glenquarie 29,086 23,451 -19%

Ingleburn 12,071 37,195 208%

Minto 21,911 18,392 -16%

Web Renewals 4,263 5,172 21%

Total 220,317 228,632 4%

Public Access Computers

Measure

Service Number of public computer bookings

PC Bookings July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Campbelltown 7,180 7,797 9%

Eagle Vale 2,750 2,475 -10%

Glenquarie 3,066 2,390 -22%

Ingleburn 1,992 4,956 149%

Minto 2,462 1,941 -21%

Total 17,450 19,559 12%


Desk Transactions

Measure

Service Number of Information/Reference Desk Transactions

Desk Transactions July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Campbelltown 19,607 20,534 5%

Eagle Vale 6,798 6,922 2%

Glenquarie 6,595 5,876 -11%

Ingleburn 4,797 11,677 143%

Minto 6,349 4,501 -29%

Total 44,146 49,510 12%

Inter-Library Loans

Measure

Service Number of items lent and borrowed

HJ Daley Central Library July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Inter-Library Loans 159 139 -13%

Home Library Service

Home Library Service Number of visits to housebound people July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Home Library Service 1,342 1,358 1%

Web-based activities

Measure

Service Number of renewals

Web-renewals July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

4,263 5,172 21%

Measure

Service Number of reservations

Web-reservations July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

7,572 8,681 15%

Measure

Service Number of Web catalogue searches, renewals, reserves

All Web-transactions July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

228,912 228,690 0%


Library Visits

Measure

Service Number of people visiting libraries

Library visits July-Sept 2008 Jul-Sept 2009 % change

Campbelltown 75,679 69,533 -8%

Eagle Vale 23,478 32,890 40%

Glenquarie 20,018 17,961 -10%

Ingleburn 0 33,980 0%

Minto 37,679 31,018 -18%

Total 156,853 185,381 18%

Measure

Service Number of new library members

New Members July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

1,836 2,266 23%

Measure

Service Number of current library members

Current Memberships July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Adult 46,355 48,983 6%

Junior 9,747 9,481 -3%

Home Library Service 193 194 1%

Sarah Redfern Schools 1,087 1,157 6%

Youth 7,736 7,858 2%

Other 195 215 10%

Total 65,313 67,888 4%

Library Stock

Measure

Service Number of new library items

New Library Stock July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

3,669 5,774 57%

Measure

Service Number of current library items

Current Library Stock As at As at % change

220,702 226,070 2%


Extension Services July-Sept 2008

Service Measure Extension Service

Activities People attending July-Sept 2009

Number of activities held July-Sept 2009

Storytimes Children’s Activities Class Visits Youth Activities Other Activities

2,093 608 615 36

226

103 22 11 2

18 Total 3,578 156

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Leisure Centres

Measure

Service Number of attendances during period

Leisure Centres July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Campbelltown Pool 20,968 17,618 -16%

Campbelltown Airds Indoor Sports Centre 5,516 4,369 -21%

Eagle Vale Central 29,235 32,351 11%

Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre 11,404 13,230 16%

Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre 15,961 17,748 11%

Total 83,084 85,316 3%

• Campbelltown Swimming Centre had three schools cancel for weekly attendance during this period which would account for approximately 1200 attendances.

• Eagle Vale Central has recorded a significant increase in attendance through the fitness program/gym, aqua and circuit resulting in above average income for this period. Eagle Vale Central Learn to swim program maintained strong attendance over this period delivering a school learn to swim program in September.

• Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre - increase in fitness memberships, casual fitness entries and crèche attendances.

• Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre - increase Learn to Swim Program attendances and Casual Swim entries.

Sport and Recreation

Measure


Sport and Recreation July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Minto Indoor Sports Centre 17,975 18,345 2%

Campbelltown Athletics Centre 22,795 19,864 -13%

Campbelltown Sports Stadium 41,350 12,896 -69%

Campbelltown Bicycle Education Centre 2,147 3,029 41%

Sporting Grounds (Clubs) (estimates only) 345,760 389,617 13%

Sporting Grounds (Schools) (estimates only) 260,000 260,000 0%

Campbelltown Skate Park (estimates only) 23,000 22,750 -1%

Total 713,027 726,501 2%


• Minto Indoor Sports Centre saw a small increase due to events being held at the centre. • Campbelltown Athletics Centre- No decrease in actual school bookings but a decrease in

school participant number from 2008. • Campbelltown Sports Stadium attendances had a decrease in attendees due to the

construction of the Staduim and the reduction in approved games. No Wests Tigers home games held in this period due to the construction restrictions. One NRL game and one Sydney FC game held in this period in 2008.

• The Bicycle Education Centre had an increase in attendances due to the Bicycle Education and Recreation Officer position being filled, bringing improvements to the centre and its programs.

• Sporting Ground attendances are based on registered players per season, and identify two uses, per player each week. Usage has remained stable.

• School Sport is estimated at 50% of summer season usage. This has remained constant. • Campbelltown Skate Park usage both formal and informal is the same as previous period. Health Promotion

Measure


Health Promotion July-Sept 2008 July-Sept 2009 % change

Child Immunisation Clinics 113 151 34%

• The decrease is due to natural fluctuation as no extrinsic factors are apparent. COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT Community Options Community Options commenced the Compacks Program in 2006. During July - September 2009 quarter 98 clients were serviced. Measure

Service Number of clients Community Options July-Sept 2009

Campbelltown 62 Camden 16 Wollondilly 20 Total 98

Community Options has been operating above capacity due to the high demand for case management services. Key Events Staff from Community Resources and Development organises and support events during the year. Events are an important component of the activity of the section. Attendance at key events in the last quarter is as follows.


Event and Services Attendances

NAIDOC Week events 1,400

Winter Skate Comp 350

Fishers Gig Pre-Heats 500

Total 2,250 The section provides support to a wide range of community groups and community service agencies. This enables better planning and coordination, leading to more effective and efficient services and activities. Type of group supported Number

Small community group 10

Community service agency 34

Network of agencies 16

YOUTH AND ATSI

The Social Plan identifies target groups for which Council should provide services. This report targets activities for Youth and ATSI groups during the July - September 2008 quarter.

CHILDRENS SERVICES

Fifty three children from an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander background access Council's Childrens Services. There is one staff from an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander background in Council's Childrens Services.

ARTS CENTRE During this quarter Arts Centre staff developed and managed the following Youth and Indigenous programs. NAISDA Residency Program - 'The Ink is Black, the Page is White' Campbelltown Arts Centre in partnership with the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association Dance College (NAISDA), presented an Aboriginal community dance development project The Ink is Black, the Page is White for Aboriginal dance students from secondary schools in South- west Sydney. The project featured a workshops program and a performance showing. The workshop program (3 – 7 August) provided school students with the opportunity to learn and develop new skills and new forms of both traditional and contemporary Indigenous dance practice. The school students will work with senior students from NAISDA, Australia’s most acclaimed tertiary Indigenous dance training institution, and renowned Indigenous independent dance choreographer Vicki Van Hout. The school students in collaboration with NAISDA students and staff then performed for elders, families, community representatives and teachers to showcase the skills and dance work developed throughout the workshops program.


The performance showing on 7 August 2009 was based on the life stories of local Aboriginal Elders. The stories are taken from Campbelltown Arts Centre’s community cultural development project, Tell Me My Mother and My Father My Brother which aims to promote learning, respect and understanding between generations. The Ink is Black, the Page is White follows the successful 2005 inaugural partnership initiative between Campbelltown Arts Centre and NAISDA, the 2007 project with NAISDA and acclaimed theatre director Wesley Enoch, and the equally successful 2008 project with NAISDA and Indigenous theatre director Wayne Blair. Black2Blak3 – NSW Aboriginal Visual Arts Conference

Black2BLAK3, an all Aboriginal speaker art discussion, was held at Campbelltown Arts Centre over two days from 4-5 September 2009. Black2BLAK3 was the third of three conferences convened by Campbelltown Arts Centre in partnership with Arts NSW, focusing on the art practice of Aboriginal New South Wales. Black2BLAK3 was the third of three conferences convened by Campbelltown Arts Centre focusing on the art practice of Aboriginal NSW. The premise for these conferences was that even though there have been innumerable auctions, conversations, discussions, discourses, meetings and reports on Aboriginal Art, there have been few created for and by Aboriginal artists themselves. This year consolidated the thoughts of previous keynote speakers with fresh inclusions to distil the observations and insights of the past three years with the dramatic changes to our social, political and physical environment. Parliament NSW Aboriginal Art Prize The Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize was established in 2005 and is developed in partnership between the Parliament of New South Wales and Campbelltown Arts Centre, and receives support from Arts NSW. The Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art Prize is awarded annually to an Aboriginal Artist who belongs to a NSW language group or was born in NSW and was on show at Parliament House from 30 September – 29 October 2009. The Prize has an award of $20,000 and the winning work is acquisitive to the Parliament of New South Wales. The 2009 winner was Roy Kennedy who awarded the prestigious prize for his work Missing Series 2. Kennedy was born in 1932 at Darlington Point, near Griffith, and belongs to the Wiradjuri language group. In addition to the Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize, there was a second award, the College of Fine Arts (COFA) Professional Development Award. The winner of this Award was Penny Evans for her three piece work Dispersion of the Old Girls. Penny’s mixed media works on cardboard are a depiction of her family history, featuring her mother’s Grandmother and Aunty. The works are about assimilation and depict racist stereotypes and dispersion that caused the Evans family to disappear from the Mungindi area in the 20th century. The COFA Award provides Penny with the opportunity to investigate a project during a residency that utilises COFA’s arts and teaching resources that will culminate in a solo exhibition at COFA in 2010.


A regional tour of selected works from the 2009 finalists will be exhibited throughout 2010 at Albury Art Gallery & Library Museum, Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, Northern Rivers Community Gallery and for the first time, the exhibition will travel outside of New South Wales to Rockhampton Art Gallery, Queensland. The regional tour is managed by Museums and Galleries New South Wales. A series of workshops to support the regional tour has been developed in partnership with Arts New South Wales, and the exhibition will also include an education resource. Alexis Wright Masterclass – Sydney Writers Festival Campbelltown Arts Centre presented a two day workshops program for young Aboriginal writers from across Australia on 10 and 11 July as part of NAIDOC Week 2009. The first day of workshops was for Aboriginal writers from the Young Indigenous Writer Initiative with Djon Mundine, Campbelltown Arts Centre Indigenous Curator Contemporary Art and Alexis Wright, 2007 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner. The workshops involved discussion and writing exercises. The second day of workshops was a program entitled Young, Gifted and Black, that provided young local and interstate Aboriginal writers with a unique opportunity to read from their writings and workshop their words with Alexis Wright. Also, Alexis Wright shared her own work with the young writers, and there was a reading by local award winning writer Ruby Langford and poet Norm Newlin. The Young Indigenous Writer Initiative supports young Indigenous writers to improve their skills and get their work published. The young writers come from different places and backgrounds but all share a passion for Indigenous languages. Once they are accepted into the program they are mentored by an Indigenous professional writer to create a story for FATSIL’s Voice of the Land magazine – a collection of stories, artwork, images, poems and thoughts that celebrate the colour, depth and joy of Indigenous languages.

More Than My Skin – Touring Exhibition to the Northern Territory More Than My Skin is an exhibition that brings together the work of six of Australia’s leading Aboriginal photographers. More Than My Skin is curated by Campbelltown Arts Centre’s Indigenous Curator – Contemporary Art, Djon Mundine OAM. The exhibition premiered at Campbelltown Arts Centre in 2008 and will now embark on a six month tour of the Northern Territory. The exhibition will be on show as follows during the period July-September 2009:

26 June - 16 July 2009 Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, Tennant Creek 1 August - 5 September 2009 24HR Art, Darwin 11 September - 19 October 2009 Katherine Civic Centre Gallery, Katherine

Work Experience

The Centre continues to provide work experience opportunities for secondary and tertiary students, with students from Campbelltown Performing Arts High School participating in this program in the July – September period.


LIBRARY Youth

Service Measure

Resources for Youth Loans July-Sept 2009

Stock as at 2/10/2098

HSC resources 2,291 2,978

Young Adult fiction 3,566 6,491

Young Adult large print 10 27

Young Adult literacy 19 71

Young Adult non-fiction 219 697

Young Adult magazines 702 644

Young Adult comics 2,626 2,311

Young Adult graphic novel 2,155 1,247

Young Adult talking books 110 60

Young Adult videos/DVD 1,111 289

Total 12,809 14,815

ATSI

Service Measure

Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Loans July-Sept 2009

Stock as at 2/10/2009

Aboriginal Resource Collection (Adult)

364 1,202

Aboriginal Resource Collection (Junior)

201 467

Aboriginal Resource Collection (Reference)*

n/a 194

Total 565 1,863

• *Collection not for loan. COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT Community Options - Youth

Measure Service - Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly Number of current clients

TOTAL 11


Community Options - ATSI

Measure Service - Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly Number of current clients

TOTAL 13


That the information be noted. Committee’s Recommendation: (Glynn/Thompson) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. CARRIED Council Meeting 15 December 2009 (Oates/Bourke) That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted. Council Resolution Minute Number 311 That the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Community Services Committee Meeting 8 December 2009 19b12.1 Campbelltown Sports Stadium 2010 Hire Arrangements

6. GENERAL BUSINESS

Nil. Confidentiality Motion: (Kolkman/Thompson) Due to the confidential nature of the business and the Committee's opinion that the public proceedings of the Committee would be prejudicial to the public interest, the Committee in accordance with Section 10 of the Local Government Act 1993 resolves to exclude the public from the meeting during discussions on this item. CARRIED

12. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

12.1 Campbelltown Sports Stadium 2010 Hire Arrangements

Reason for Confidentiality

This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to the following: -

(c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business

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