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Barunga Local Authority 14 November 2017

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GENERAL BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 11.13 TITLE Grants: funding for exercise stations in

three communities REFERENCE 718075

AUTHOR Josh Chevailer-Brine, Grants Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Barunga Local Authority provide a recommendation to Council on the

installation of exercise stations in the Region. (b) That the Barunga Local Authority receive and note the attached quote and

presentation for the exercise equipment. BACKGROUND On 27 June 2017 Council entered into an Agreement with the NTG to receive funding of $45,000 for the installation of 3 exercise stations per community at Beswick, Barunga, and Jilkminggan. Outdoor gyms generally comprise a series of gym items that focus on exercising particular muscle groups. The combination of these items provides for a total body workout including strength, conditioning and cardiovascular exercise. It is anticipated that stations will encourage residents to maintain healthy and active lifestyles by addressing the cost barrier that often stops people from participating in structured exercise. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT At the SLT Meeting on 9 October 2017, SLT members deliberated regarding the value and benefit of the stations, their location, and associated risks. Strengths:

• Residents can exercise for free • Suits all ages and fitness levels • Equipment has instructions and tips attached to it to help use it safely and get

maximum benefit • Exercises are low impact • Doesn’t require capital cost of a building • Exposure to fresh air and sunlight

Weaknesses:

• Exercise may quickly become boring and unrewarding • Stations do not provide privacy or safety from others • Users may be intimidated/avoid stations due to lack of privacy • Council does not offer structure fitness classes in how to use the equipment • A full “gym” generally consists of five to eight pieces • Children should be supervised when using, however this is often not the case • Equipment may not have been placed in suitable locations to ensure maximum use

of the equipment and to justify the cost of maintenance • Communities were not fully consulted on the type and location of equipment?

Opportunity:

• Council can conduct structured sessions or develop a booklet with fitness cards demonstrating exercises


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Threats: • Equipment can become unsafe due to vandalism or incorrect installation • Stations may deteriorate quickly due to inclement weather and may attract

vandalism, becoming eye-sores over time and further discouraging use • Instruction boards may deteriorate quickly due to inclement weather and vandalism,

leaving users without guidance on form and repetitions • The equipment requires regular ongoing maintenance, similar to playground

equipment (monthly inspections and repair and maintenance costs of approximately eight to ten per cent of the asset cost per year), and would require asset replacement in approximately ten years (see pg 23, http://ors.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0008/145772/Community-Gyms.pdf)

• Council does not possess sufficient resources to action the necessary risk management strategies relating to regular inspections, maintenance, etc?

The report was tabled at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on the 25 October where Council requested the report to go back to the affected location Local Authorities for a recommendation. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: 1 Fitness Presentation Barunga.pdf

http://ors.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0008/145772/Community-Gyms.pdf

Attachment 1 Fitness Presentation Barunga.pdf



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GENERAL BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 11.14 TITLE Changes to Public Library Services REFERENCE 720955

AUTHOR Sharon Hillen, Director of Council and Community Services RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Barunga Local Authority receive and note the report relating to changes

to the NT Library Service. BACKGROUND CURRENT SERVICE PROFILE Northern Territory Library services

• Barunga Library & Knowledge Centre • Borroloola Library & Knowledge Centre • Mataranka Community Library • Ngukurr Library & Knowledge Centre

Community Internet Service Sites • Numbulwar • Barunga • Beswick (proposed new site) • Borroloola • Minyerri (proposed new site) • Ngukurr

Funding • 2017/18 Public Library Funding Agreement Grant Allocation: $166,747 (ex GST) • 4 x level 2 Library Officers at 20 hours per week

Collections

• 2016/17 Library Resource Allocation expenditure with NTL: $8,055 • Territory Wide Digital Collections • NTL provides free access to a wide range of eResources for all Territorians including

databases, eBooks, online magazines, newspapers and journal articles. Community Stories: Community Stories is a digital keeping place designed for Aboriginal communities to preserve, organise and repatriate digital copies of cultural and historical material according to local cultural protocols. Roper Gulf Community Stories Sites:

• Numbulwar • Barunga • Borroloola • Ngukurr

Other Services

• LMS: NTL provides a shared Library Management System for all Territory public libraries to enable libraries to manage collections, borrowing and patro data.

• Professional development: NTL is committed to providing ongoing support to Territory library staff to build the capability of the library sector.


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ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Current service delivery model goes from annual funding to a 5 year funding agreement commencing July 2018. The NTG’s Connecting Communities – Vision for NT Public Libraries 2017-2023 identifies that Public Libraries are among the most valued social institutions and provide vital and trusted resources for local communities. Future library developments will be guided by the following principles:

• Access for all • Responsive to local community needs • Inclusive services • Respect for Aboriginal Culture • Customer focus • Innovative solutions and partnerships • Effective and efficient services • Sustainable services • Effective Networks.

A brief review of RGRC Library service indicated the following future service and opportunities for provision of library services in the Roper Gulf Region. Barunga and Manyallaluk

• Provide a mobile service from Barunga to Manyallaluk • Investigate co-location with the Media Unit • Provide a fulltime job not 20hrs per week. If collocated it could be part funded by

Indigenous Broadcasting Beswick

• No current services • Lot 5 could be used to establish a service or collocate with Media Unit in New sub • Needs a 20hr/week level 2 officer • Will need to be set up from scratch

Borroloola

• Convert Level 2 officer from part time to full time • The library space will be upgraded with the Government Business Hub Project • WIFI and computer access for locals and visitors • Mobile service to crèche, aged care and other captured audiences • Mobile Service to Robinson River

Bulman

• Investigate colocation with Media Unit • Investigate incorporation into old store – resource centre proposal • Bulman may be able to access a service due to its remoteness • Mobile service to Weemol • Needs a 20hr/week level 2 officer

Mataranka

• Incorporate Library and Museum and grow historical collection incorporating an indigenous component

• Mobile Service to Jilkminggan in conjunction with the Sport and Rec Program at the Sport and Rec Hall

• Jilkminggan Sport and Rec Hall to access WIFI to access eresources • $100k from Culture and Tourism to upgrade access to the Library and Museum and

extend space.


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• Maintain Level 2 part time position and add one FT Regional Coordinator, level 6 to support all regional libraries; maintain compliance and reporting; capacity build and upskill staff; planning and implementation of information and local story content.

• Mobile service to Larrimah and Daly Waters Ngukurr

• Maintain Level 2/20hrs/week position • Collocate with the Media Unit, Sound studio and utilise Vic Hwy Transportable

Offices to establish a library • Currently the furniture and collection is either at the Aged Care Centre or in storage • Support bilingual collection • Informal generational learning

Numbulwar

• Co-locate with Media Unit – provide functional space in new office upgrade. • New 20hr/week Level Officer • New Library to be set up from scratch

Minyerri

• Unknown - Need to discuss with LA Robinson River

• Unknown - Need to discuss with Mungoorbada Develop the Big Rivers Region Library Working Group to support and enhance regional remote service provision through a shared services arrangement. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Current service delivery model goes from annual funding to a 5 year funding agreement commencing July 2018. ATTACHMENTS:


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OTHER BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 12.1 TITLE 'Do Not Knock Informed Communities'

Project - Australian Competition & Consumer Commission REFERENCE 717276

AUTHOR Chantal Binding, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Barunga Local Authority receive and note the Information regarding the

‘Do Not Knock Informed Communities’ Project run by Australian Competition & Consumer Commission.

(b) That the Barunga Local Authority discuss their interest in the Project. BACKGROUND Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has been in touch with Nathan McIvor about the ‘Do Not Knock Informed Communities’ Project. The program aims to deter unscrupulous door-to-door traders with prominent roadside signage reminding travelling salespeople of their responsibilities and obligations when trading door-to-door.

Residents are encouraged to use their consumer rights and are offered do-not-knock stickers for their homes.

It is illegal under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) for itinerant traders to approach residences displaying do-not-knock notices.

The program was developed to counteract unscrupulous door-to-door traders who were targeting Indigenous consumers in north QLD, some people got into financial hardship.

This project came about when the Wujal Wujal community, QLD was concerned about the amount of traders visiting residents to sign them up for things they may not necessarily need or want, as well as getting people into unfair contracts. Through ongoing discussions between the Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN), the ACCC, the QLD Office of Fair Trading and the community, a signage project was approved with two signs erected at the entrance points of the community and residents receiving Do Not Knock stickers to be placed on their houses, and people being informed on their consumer rights. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT To discuss if the LA would like a representative from ACCC to come and talk to them at the next LA Meeting about this project. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS:


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OTHER BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 12.2 TITLE Remote Funding for Aboriginal

Entrepreneurs REFERENCE 713528

AUTHOR Rodwynne King, Senior Administration Support Officer Beswick RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Barunga Local Authority receive and note the Information on Remote

Funding for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs. BACKGROUND Please see attached information on the First round of Funding that has been allocated to the Remote Aboriginal Development Fund. Please Note: You cannot apply for a grant as an individual or as an Australian, state or territory government agency unless you are a Northern Territory land council. Local government authorities, education institutions, hospitals and the Regional Development Australia Committee can not apply for the Economic Development grants program. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: 1 Remote Aboriginal Funding.pdf

Attachment 1 Remote Aboriginal Funding.pdf



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OTHER BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 12.3 TITLE Department of Housing - Room to Breath

Housing Program REFERENCE 721538

AUTHOR Chantal Binding, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Barunga Local Authority receive and note the presentation from the

Department of Housing about the Room to Breath Housing Program BACKGROUND The Department of Housing will present information about the Room to Breath Housing Program. Please see the attached information. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: 1 Our Community Our Future Our Homes.pdf

Attachment 1 Our Community Our Future Our Homes.pdf



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OTHER BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 12.4 TITLE Land Use Planning - DHCD REFERENCE 717325

AUTHOR Chantal Binding, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Barunga Local Authority receive and note the presentation from

Department of Housing and Community Development on Community Land Use Plans.

BACKGROUND Department of Housing and Community Development will present and discuss with the LA about the Community Land Use Plans. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS:

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