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Our Shared Vision…The Gympie Region in 2030 will be an even The Gympie Region in 2030 will be an even more vibrant community with strong social
networks, a robust and progressive economy, a valued heritage, an environment that is responsibly managed, and with healthy
organisations and leadership.
2030PLANCOMMUNITYREGIONGYMPIE
mayor’s
Fostering our community, enhancing the economy and protecting the environment
depends on residents developing directions and actions for the future of our area. The
Community Plan provides exactly this. It reflects the input of a wide range of residents
across many sectors and is a very important guide for the future of our community.
Importantly, the plan includes many practical actions. There are already many activities
and investments by a wide range of organisations and agencies to enhance the Region.
However, the plan reflects the values and interests of residents in a set of strategies and
actions in areas such as community services, maintaining healthy lifestyles, education,
youth and seniors. It guides actions by local government, state government, federal
government, the private sector and the community itself to maintain the vitality of
the area. It provides a focus for future actions and potential for further collaboration to
address the many challenges and opportunities in the Region.
The development of the Community Plan was a community effort. I sincerely thank the
many residents of the towns and surrounding rural areas of the Region who contributed
their time, knowledge and insight in providing input to the plan. The engagement
process relied on existing organisations and community networks. Many local people
acted as ‘community contacts’ – key people who provided their insight and arranged for
Councillors and staff to engage appropriately with their sector or community.
I particularly thank these local community members.
I commend the Community Plan Working Group of the Gympie Regional Council who
coordinated the process. I thank my fellow Councillors who facilitated almost all of the
community discussions involved in developing the plan. I also thank the project consultant
who guided the process, conducted local community discussions and prepared the plan.
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Mayor’s Message
Introduction
Community Planning Process
What are Our Assets?
The Direction of Our Future?
The Community Plan Explained
Our Vision, themes and outcomes
Action Plans
How did we develop this Plan?
Finalizing the Plan
Implementing this Plan
Keep Yourself Informed
Infrastructure
Economic Development
Engaged Governance
Environment
Social Wellbeing
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a briefThe Gympie Region in the Wide Bay Burnett includes a combination of rural,
urban and coastal areas across 6900 square kilometres. Gympie is the main
population centre but a considerable proportion of the population live in
many smaller communities.
These include:
• Imbil, Amamoor, Dagun and Kandanga in the Mary Valley.
• Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach on the coast.
• Goomeri, Kilkivan and Woolooga to the west.
• Gunalda, Miva and Curra to the north.
• Kybong and Traveston in the south.
Preserving the aspects of the community that residents value and managing
challenges, requires a comprehensive plan. The Community Plan, based on
resident input, aims to maintain and enhance the many assets of the Region
and also guide further improvement in the economy, environment and
social aspects of the community.
It specifically aims to:
• Provide a common set of priorities for the Region.
• Guide decisions and investment.
• Further mobilise a range of organisations and agencies in
supporting the infrastructure, services and vitality of the
community.
Legislative Background
The community plan was developed under the requirements of the:
• Local Government Act 2009.
• Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting)
Regulation 2010.
Council has produced this Community Plan document to present the
outcomes and actions that have been nominated by the community and
considered by Council and relevant stakeholders.
For more information about how this Plan was developed, please refer to the
Community Plan Background Paper.
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community
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what are
The Gympie Region has many assets that contribute to the liveability and prosperity of the
area. Residents value the Region's scenic environment, the strong sense of community,
friendly people, community involvement, the strong economy and the facilities and services
available. However, the Region also faces challenges such as providing services to meet
growing demands, managing development, meeting the needs of an ageing population,
maintaining the condition of natural resources, adapting to a changing economy and
sustaining affordable housing and services.
The Gympie Region has attracted many retirees and young families with a relaxed
and affordable lifestyle. Increasingly traditional family farms are being taken up as
lifestyle hobby farms and for rural residential living.
Where are we now?
About 48,000 residents live in the Gympie Region, with an increase in population of 20,000
expected over the next 20 years. Agriculture remains a key industry with a focus on
beef production and forestry. The Region has maintained a tourism sector drawn to the
unique heritage, scenic, coastal and country attractions of the area.
However, more can be done to improve the incomes and socio-economic
levels of residents in the Region.
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the direction of
Existing Plans and Reports informing the Community Plan.
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan
Wide Bay Burnett Rural Futures Strategy 2008-2013
Toward Q2. Tomorrow's Queensland
A Scan of Disadvantage in Queensland
Gympie Region Industrial Land Strategy
Cooloola Shire Open Space and Recreation Plan
Goomeri Sports Ground Masterplan and Concept Design
Cooloola Foreshore Management Plans
Planning Scheme Study:
Community Infrastructure Needs Assessment – Literature Review
Community Infrastructure Needs Assessment – Final Report
Gympie Planning Study: Residential and Rural Residential Study
Cooroy to Curra Bypass
Cooloola Community Development Plan
GRC Sports Association Assessment
Gympie Youth Summit 2009
Planning Scheme Study Demographic Profile
Creative Cooloola Summary Report
COOLPat Action Plan
Healthy Neighborhoods: Key Findings
Great Sandy Region Management Plan
Burnett Mary Catchment Management Plan
Gympie Regional Economic Brief 2010
Economic Development Strategy (in progress)
Wide Bay Burnett Regional Recreation and Sport Strategy
Corporate Plan – Gympie Regional Council
Community Engagement Policy – Gympie Regional Council
Mary Valley Community and Economic Action Plan
(DIP and WBBRPAC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(DIP and WBBRPAC)
(DPC)
Federal Government
(Queensland Health)
(DERM)
(BMRG)
(Uniting Care)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(GRC)
(Sport and Recreation Qld)
(GRC)
(Mary Valley Renewal Team)
A range of existing plans and reports describe issues and
demographics, and include strategies that have informed the
Draft Community Plan.
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global and national
Infrastructure
Increasing pressure on infrastructure from population growth.
Ongoing infrastructure investment is needed to underpin economic growth.
Public private partnerships will increasingly be used to fund infrastructure
investments.
Ongoing development of communication and computing technology.
Installation of a high speed broadband network.
Environmental Management
Climate change and the development of a carbon market.
Increasing demand for water, agricultural products and minerals but
increasing scarcity of resources, water and good agricultural land.
Peak oil, increasing cost of energy and increasing development and use of
renewable energy.
Continuing threats to biodiversity.
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Economic Development
Growth of the services sector with services being more tailor made to
personal needs.
Information overload and privacy concerns.
Growth in e-commerce.
Social Wellbeing
Ageing population.
Sedentary lifestyles and increasing risk factors for chronic illness.
Increasing technology and capacity of healthcare but with increasing cost.
Ongoing population growth and urbanisation.
People changing jobs and moving house more often.
Growth in social networking.
Increased commuting and congestion.
Governance
Increasing expectations of engagement in public decisions by community
members.
Engagement ‘fatigue’ and apathy towards inappropriate or uncoordinated
engagement.
Calls for better alignment of government boundaries.
Increasing transparency and accountability.
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Based on existing information and plans the following trends and issues are likely to affect the Gympie Region over the next twenty years.
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regional and local
Infrastructure
Increasing demand for improved road networks, drainage and parks.
Legislative requirements for sustainable Asset Management.
Public transport is limited and there is increasing demand for efficient
transport within the Region and with links to the Sunshine Coast and
Brisbane. This is important for economic development and access to
services.
Increasing demand for water.
Environmental Management
Ongoing environmental threats from pests, weeds and feral animals.
Opportunities to benefit from key environmental assets such as Great Sandy
Straits.
Increasing interest in using renewable energy if economically viable.
Threats to biodiversity and risk of ongoing habitat loss.
Ongoing community involvement in environmental efforts.
Economic Development
Continuing cost/price squeeze in agriculture reducing profitability.
Increasing “lifestyle” farms and sub-commercial enterprises.
Ageing of agricultural labour and rural farming population.
Increasing need for skilled workers and competition between sectors
(such as mining) for skilled staff.
Lack of jobs in rural areas with increasing commuting of rural people to
work.
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Social Wellbeing
Projected annual population increase of 1.6% per annum.
“Spillover” from growth from the Sunshine Coast.
Continued demand for coastal and lifestyle land in the Region.
Continued urbanisation, particularly in South East Queensland.
Consistent increase in the proportion of people over 60 years and relative
decrease in the proportion under 60 years.
Ongoing emphasis on education and skilling with greater options and
flexibility in learning.
Increasing expectations of services and facilities.
Pressures on volunteering and community participation.
Increasing litigation and regulatory requirements and population change are
reducing volunteering.
Governance
Ongoing difficulties in providing and maintaining infrastructure, facilities and
outreach services to small communities.
Reducing economic viability of agriculture.
Rationalisation of private sector and government services in small
communities has reduced services and affected the viability of small
businesses.
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This document is organised around the 5 themes and 11 supporting outcomes that emerged from
the overall Vision Statement. The diagram (overpage) illustrates how the plan is constructed.
The following Action Plan tables identify the outcomes we want to achieve linked to the 5 key themes.
Success Indicators are included to help gauge our progress toward achieving the plan's outcomes.
The cost metres provide an estimation of the costs that will be
incurred to achieve each action. For example:
Low Medium High
This document is organised around the
5 themes and
11 supporting outcomes that emerged from
the overall
Vision Statement.
The diagram
(over page)
illustrates how the Plan is constructed.
community plan
Success Indicators are included to help gauge our progress toward
achieving the Plan's outcomes.
The cost meters provide an estimation
of the costs that will be incurred by relevant
stakeholders to achieve each action.
For Example:
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Council may play a variety of roles to help achieve these
outcomes including:
Provider Funding and delivering services.
Funder Funding other organisations to deliver services through
grants and service delivery contracts.
Partner Forming partnerships and strategic alliances where
appropriate.
Advocate Promoting the interests of the community to other
decision makers.
Facilitator Assisting others to be involved in activities by bringing
groups and interested parties together.
The Status column indicates where an action is:
Low HighMedium
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Ongoing
In Progress
In Progress and Ongoing
our sharedThe Gympie Region in 2030 will be an even more vibrant community with strong social
networks, a robust and progressive economy, a valued heritage, an environment that is
responsibly managed, and with healthy organisations and leadership.
SOCIAL
WELLBEINGENVIRONMENTENGAGED
GOVERNANCE
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTINFRASTRUCTURE
Excellent Facilities
and Services
Planned Infrastructure
that meets
community needs
Business
Development
Employment
Strong
Local Communities
Sustainable
Environment
A Region of Education
and Learning
A Valued Heritage
and Creative Community
A Community
for All Ages
An Inclusive and
Diverse Community
Healthy and
Active People
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...which is planned,
connected and safe
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What we want to Achieve Together we will... StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Outcome Indicators”1.1 Planned Infrastructure that meets the needs of the community.
To increase investment in infrastructure to build and maintain roads, power,
telecommunications and other infrastructure to meet planned community
needs.
�Access Advisory Committee
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Infrastructure
and Transport
� Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Dept Transport and
Main Roads
�Federal Government
Investigate the feasibility of raising the Borumba Dam wall and other
supportive infrastructure. �Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Qld Water Commission
In 2030…. The Region's growth would be well managed allowing economic development but maintaining the social
connection, environmental assets and lifestyle. Infrastructure would meet the needs of a growing population and underpin the economic
growth of the Region. Adequate planning and strategic investment in infrastructure would ensure that future needs are met and
communities would be accessible and connected by convenient and affordable transport.
�The level of investment in infrastructure from both public and private sources.
�The number and size of infrastructure projects that are constructed and maintained.
�The extent to which infrastructure development meets community needs.
Roads
An improved major roads network that will
allow easy, safe and convenient travel to
Brisbane, South East Queensland, as well
as centres to the east, west and north.
Local roads would be improved and well-
maintained to allow safe and convenient
travel throughout the Region.
Water
Water infrastructure that will provide
communities with reliable and secure
water supplies and flood mitigation
functions.
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Cost
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
Partner
Provider
Provider
Provider
Status
PartnerExpand water use efficiency measures and public awareness of efficient
water use.
Upgrade the Bruce Highway from Cooroy to Curra.
Complete the coastal road to the Sunshine Coast.
Ensure all road infrastructure is fit for purpose.
Develop all-abilities pathways where possible.
Maintain investment in road asset management in partnership with relevant
stakeholders.
Ensure a high degree of local capability in road construction.
Replace timber bridges across the Region, on an ongoing basis.
Advocate
�Dept Transport and
Main Roads
�Queensland Rail
Investigate the feasibility of establishing regular high speed rail services to
Brisbane.
Rail
Rail infrastructure would support high
speed access to the Sunshine Coast and
Brisbane.
Advocate
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What we want to Achieve
Power
Energy would be supplied and used
sustainably with greater access to
renewable energy sources and new
technologies.
Extend the reticulation of natural gas.
�APA Group
�Dept of Infrastructure
and Transport
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Dept of Environment
and Resource Management
Planning
Well managed planning for appropriate
facilities to support the Region’s population
growth.
Telecommunications
Mobile phone coverage would be
extensive and almost all homes and
businesses would have access to high
speed broadband.
Lobby for improved mobile phone and communications coverage. �Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Private Providers
Waste Management
Waste management would be in line with
best practice with a high degree of
recycling.
Plan and construct landfills and expand transfer stations. �Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Federal Government
Ensure that adequate planning processes are in place for the provision of
infrastructure.�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Dept of Employment
Economic Development
and Innovation
Together we will... StakeholdersCouncil’sCost
Advocate
Status
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
AdvocateEncourage recycling of waste.
Maintain awareness of national and state initiatives to improve access to
high speed broadband.
Encourage the use of renewable energy.
Maintain power supply and the electrical supply network to a high
standard.
Provider
Partner
Advocate
Sewerage
Safe disposal and maintenance of high
public health standards.
Upgrade sewerage systems for environmental compliance. Provider�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
Maintain a network of well maintained parks that can be used and enjoyed
by all residents.
Ensure there is sufficient parking in business districts across the Region to
encourage localised economic development.
Provider
Provider
Drainage
Infrastructure that will provide communities
with adequate, localised flood mitigation
capacity.
�Dept of Local Government
and PlanningProviderUpgrade drainage in all urban areas to address local flooding issues.
Role
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What we want to Achieve Together we will...
”1.2.a Community Facilities and Services
Having modern facilities that are well maintained and adequate services that
are distributed across the Region.
�The number and standard of facilities and services.
�The number of people accessing services and using facilities.
�The extent of facilities and services that are available in smaller communities.
Volunteers and Carers
Facilities and services would continue to
be supported by government as well as
committed volunteers and carers.
Investigate the establishment of a coordination system for volunteers
�Dept of Communities
�Service Providers
�Volunteering Queensland
Advocate for improved facilities and services for people with a disability.
�Aged Care Australia
�Developers
�Home and Community Care
�Seniors’ Groups
�Private Sector
In 2030…. The Region would have facilities and services with adequate resources that are equitably distributed. They
would support a high quality of life and allow people to access services and support that are timely and affordable. The Region would
be safe and secure, a place where people feel safe in their homes, workplaces, on roads and in the community generally. Disasters and threats
would be well prepared for and adequate emergency services would maintain community safety and security.
People with Particular Needs
Facilities and services would support
people who are disadvantaged or have
particular needs allowing the community to
be more equitable and inclusive.
Aged Care
Adequate community facilities and services
to meet the needs of a growing and
diverse population.
�Dept of Communities
�Disability Advocacy Groups
�Queensland Health
Advocate for greater funding for aged care places.
Coordination
Services are linked by strong community
networks, working collaboratively with
others, often in partnerships.
Advocate for greater alignment of boundaries for state government
departments and other services.�Dept of Communitites
�Service Providers
Outcome Indicators
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Maintain and enhance volunteer recruitment, support and recognition.
StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Partner
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate
Establish a community services hub (possibly in conjunction with the
volunteer coordination system.)
Advocate
Advocate
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Advocate for improved facilities and services for young families. Advocate
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�Businesses
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Communities
Public Transport
The Region would have a good standard of
public transport with fast and convenient
links to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
Efficient services would exist in Gympie
and between major towns in the Region.
Service Planning
Specific priorities would be addressed
including improved mental health, youth
and health services.
Encourage collaborative service planning to ensure efficient service
delivery and outreach to smaller communities.
Investigate the feasibility of improved public transport options within
Gympie and to other communities and progress a viable option that
maximises access and is financially responsible.�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
�Home and Community Care
�Queensland Rail
�Transport Operators
Community Facilities
Facilities and services would support a
vibrant community life and strong
economy.
Investigate the feasibility of developing a large community
conference/entertainment facility.
�Dept of Communities
�Service Providers
Funding
Facilities and services would be
adequately funded and resourced with
arrangements such as the National
Disability Insurance Scheme in place.
Advocate for further funding for community facilities and services. �Service Providers
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StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Partner
Improve car parking particularly in the Gympie CBD and at key locations
such as Gympie hospital and at schools.
Extend the bikeway/walking track network particularly in outlying
communities.
Enhance parks including recreation equipment, landscaping, off leash
areas, etc.
Provider
Advocate
Partner
Provider
Provider
Facilitator
Advocate
Investigate the feasibility of additional public transport services to and from
the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, and connecting services to hospitals
and medical services.
Advocate
Advocate
Ensure Council staff are properly housed and equipped to deliver efficient
services to the public.Provider
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1.2.b Community Safety
Having high community responsibility for safety, adequate resourcing for
police and emergency services and active volunteer involvement in
community safety.
�The number of police and emergency services personnel and resources in comparison to
population.
�Volunteer involvement in community safety such as the SES.
�The extent of road crashes and safety improvements to roads.
�The incidence of safety incidents in workplaces and homes.
�Crime rates.
�Community Organisations
�Crime Prevention
Partnership
�Emergency Management
Queensland
�Queensland Police Service
Police and Emergency Services
Emergency services would match
population growth. There would be
adequate funding for ambulance, police,
fire and rescue and SES.
Advocate for adequate resources for police and emergency services in line
with population growth.
�Community Service
Providers
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Lifeline
Community and Family
Residents would have access to adequate
support services to support positive
parenting, functional families and people
who are at risk. Encourage positive parenting and functional families through community
education and fostering a strong sense of community.
Outcome Indicators
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Advocate to extend the availability of police, ambulance and fire services
after hours.
Support the current rescue helicopter service in the Region.
StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
FacilitatorIdentify and support the Place Making strategies to improve community
cohension.
Facilitator
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�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
�Queensland Police Service
Road Safety
Road maintenance and improvement
would be adequately funded to eliminate
black spots and have a high standard of
road safety.
Maintain and improve roads in line with road planning.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Community Organisations
�Emergency Management
Queensland
�Emergency Service Groups
Disaster Response and Recovery
There would be a strong ethic of personal
responsibility and caring for others during
times of crisis.
Ensure that disaster management plans are well prepared and
implemented.
�Alcohol, Tobacco and
Other Drug Services
�Community Organisations
�Queensland Police Service
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse would be closely
managed through law enforcement and
community education.
Maintain a high level of community education and law enforcement to
reduce drug use and alcohol misuse.
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StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Advocate
Partner
Maintain community education and law enforcement. Advocate
Provider
Facilitator
Partner
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...which is vibrant,
strong and resilient
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What we want to Achieve Together we will...
”2.1 Business Development
Maintaining a diverse mix of profitable and innovative businesses that provide
sustainable economic growth including a viable primary industry sector.
�The extent to which businesses are attracted to the Region.
�The turnover of existing businesses.
�The profitability of key sectors including agriculture.
�The growth of particular sectors e.g. Tourism.
Business Development
The range of businesses in the Region
would be expanded, increasing business
activity and employment.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
Provider
Land Management
Land would be managed to encourage
business opportunities.
Link land use planning with economic development strategies to facilitate
the strategic release of land for growth and development.
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
Primary Industry
A viable and productive primary industry
sector would be maintained.
Advocate for the protection of prime agricultural land and productive
primary industries.
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
Tourism
Tourism would be developed as an
important sector of the economy.
Support the development and promotion of the tourism industry in the
Region.
�Destination Sunshine Coast
�Gympie Cooloola Tourism
�Tourism Queensland
“In 2030… The Region would have a vibrant economy with a
broad mix of enterprises that provide career-based employment.
Outcome Indicators
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�State Government Agencies
� Federal Government
Government and Regulation
Regulation would be streamlined.
Streamline Council approval processes
StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Facilitator
Provider
Provider
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
Facilitator
Provider
AdvocateLiaise with State and Federal Government to minimise unnecessary ‘red tape’.
Progress strategies in the Region's economic development strategy.
Investigate the establishment of mentoring arrangements between
businesses.
Maintain awareness of assistance and incentives for businesses and
ensure that businesses are aware of opportunities.
Develop a business promotion campaign to attract new businesses and
customers for existing businesses.
Facilitator
Facilitator
Provider
Continue primary industry development and marketing services.
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”2.2 Employment
Having a high level of employment and increasing the availability and
participation in training.
�The level of employment particularly in long term skilled jobs.
�The skill level of the workforce.
�Participation in training and skilling.
�Average individual weekly income.
Education and Skills
A high standard of educational facilities
and programs would be available to
support and enhance the skills of the
workforce.
Expand opportunities to develop workplace skills including school-based
traineeships, apprenticeships and ongoing training.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�TAFE
Marketing and Promotion
Skilled employees would be showcased
and attracted to the Region.
Showcase examples of successful employment experiences in the Region.�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Employers
�Job Service Providers
“In 2030... The ongoing development of skills, supported by well resourced training
providers, would maintain the skill level and employment of the workforce.
Outcome Indicators
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StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Liaise with training and job placement providers to assist them in linking
employers and employees.
Expand Skills Formation Strategies.
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate
Facilitator
Facilitator
Develop a promotional campaign to attract skilled workers to the Region. Partner
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...which is cohesive,
responsible and transparent
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What we want to Achieve Together we will...
“”
3.1.a Gympie and Surrounds
Increasing the capacity of people and organisations, maintaining and
enhancing services that are available, encouraging social cohesion and
increasing economic activity within small communities.
�The level of services in local communities including the extent to which centrally located
services provide outreach to smaller communities.
�Employment levels.
�Number of businesses and the survival, attraction and retention of businesses.
�The membership, activity and number of community organisations.
Community Cohesion
The community atmosphere and family
environment of the district would be
retained and the community would retain
its identity.
Review and encourage the development of community centres and areas
for social networking.�Community Organisations
In 2030… Local communities would be vibrant and cohesive and have economies and basic services to meet the needs of residents.
There would be increased capacity of people and organisations, services would be maintained and enhanced, social cohesion
would be encouraged and economic activity increased within small communities.
Outcome Indicators
Managing Growth
Gympie and surrounds would have
adequate facilities and services including
broader hospital services, excellent sport
and recreation facilities and parks.
Manage urban sprawl and inappropriate development within the Planning
Scheme and through development approval decisions.�Dept of Infrastructure and
Transport
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
Environment
Environmental values are maintained and
the environment is generally in good
condition.
Canvass support and progress the development of a botanic garden.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
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Manage and maintain high quality parks and sports facilities for the
Region.
Facilitator
StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Provider
Provider
Roads and Drainage
Investment in roads, drainage, and other
infrastructure to ensure safety, access to
services and economic growth.
Upgrade Gympie roads.
Reduce peak hour traffic congestion.
Extend CBD parking.
Upgrade local drainage and extend kerb and channelling.
Extend pathways network throughout Gympie.
Extend sewerage infrastructure and services within Southside.
Provider
Provider
Provider
Provider
Provider
Provider
Facilitator �Community Organisations
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3.1.b East and Coast
Increasing the capacity of people and organisations, maintaining and
enhancing services that are available, encouraging social cohesion and
increasing economic activity within small communities.
�The level of services in local communities including the extent to which centrally located
services provide outreach to smaller communities.
�Employment levels.
�Number of businesses and the survival, attraction and retention of businesses.
�The membership, activity and number of community organisations.
Facilities and Services
Communities would have adequate
facilities and services relative to their size.
Review Council facilities plans and develop a priority list of facility
improvements.
Establish more facilities in parks and public spaces including toilets,
walking/bike tracks, play areas and BBQs.
Expand street lighting and lights on walking tracks.
Establish a Tourist Information Centre at Tin Can Bay.
Liaise with Qld Dept of Environment and Resource Management and
progress priority infrastructure for Fraser Island and National Park visitors in
the Region.
Advocate for more medical and allied health services.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�General Practitioners
�Queensland Health
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
Roads and Infrastructure
Investment in roads and other
infrastructure to ensure safety, access to
services and economic growth.
Upgrade local road and pathway network.
Education
Better used school resources and access
to secondary and tertiary education
facilities.
Review student numbers and if there is a case, advocate for a P12 school
at Tin Can Bay and a school at Cooloola Cove.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Education and
Training
Outcome Indicators
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Provider
StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Raise and widen Coondoo Creek Bridge.
Provider
Funder
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
Improve local drainage by extending kerb and channelling.
Improve road linkages to Sunshine Coast.
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
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�Chamber of Commerce
�Fishing Industry Groups
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
Economic Development
Economic development leading to
sustainable industries including fishing
and eco-tourism.
Maintain the local fishing industry including advocating to prevent over-
regulation.
�Community Organisations
Managing Development
Development needs to be carefully
managed to achieve sustainable growth
while preserving the lifestyle of the district.
Manage development on the foreshore and enhance foreshore parkland
and public land.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
Transport
Improved public transport would greatly
assist communities, particularly elderly
residents.
Investigate the feasibility of a local bus service between communities and
progress the most viable option.
Include a regular bus link to Gympie in plans to develop transport services
in the Region.
StakeholdersCouncil’sRole
Cost Status
Provider
Advocate
Advocate
Support the development of eco-tourism.
Increase the availability of land and encourage the establishment of
appropriate industry and services.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
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�Aged Care Providers
�Chamber of Commerce
Seniors
Greater retirement and aged care
accommodation and expanded medical
services.
Lobby for more aged care accommodation and services.
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Gympie Cooloola Tourism
Environment
Environmental assets need to continue to
be protected and managed in national
parks and other reserves such as RAMSAR
wetlands and mangroves that act as fish
habitat.
Advocate for the adequate management of national parks and reserves.
�Community Organisations
Youth
More youth facilities would encourage
families.
Investigate and progress options for a youth drop-in centre.
(Refer to drop-in centres under 5.1a Young People.)
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Cost Status
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
Facilitator
Maintain and enhance facilities for residents to access the environment
such as boardwalks etc.
Liaise with Qld Dept of Environment and Resource Management about
improved access to national parks for the community and eco-tourism.
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3.1.c Northern Rural
Increasing the capacity of people and organisations, maintaining and
enhancing services that are available, encouraging social cohesion and
increasing economic activity within small communities.
�The level of services in local communities including the extent to which centrally located
services provide outreach to smaller communities.
�Employment levels.
�Number of businesses and the survival, attraction and retention of businesses.
�The number, membership and activity of community organisations.
Managing Development
Communities would have grown but
development would be carefully managed
to retain the rural nature and cohesion of
the community.
Review the Planning Scheme to ensure that large blocks are retained while
allowing carefully planned subdivision.�Community Organisations
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
Outcome Indicators
�Aged Care Providers
�Community Organisations
�Division of General
Practitioners
�Queensland Health
Health
Good access to basic services such as
health care and emergency services.
Investigate the feasibility of a visiting rural medical clinic including allied
health services. (Refer to 5.2a Health.)
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Cost Status
Advocate
Advocate
Maintain awareness and information about proposed resource
development projects.Provider
Investigate and progress the delivery of improved aged care in-home
support services.
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�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
Attracting People and Business
The lifestyle and existing infrastructure are
assets in encouraging investors and small
business operators.
Include rural areas in business promotion emphasising lifestyle and
community strength.
Streamline Council planning and approval processes.
Develop and conduct a business attraction project to support the
establishment of small businesses and light industry.
�Federal Government
�State Government
Governance
The community would be resilient and
confident in advocating for local issues.
Lobby State and Federal Governments to have common departmental
boundaries in the Wide Bay Burnett.
�Community Organisations
�Council Hall Committees
�Curra Community
Association
�Potential Developers
Facilities and Services
A wide range of community facilities would
include improvements to schools, libraries,
sport and recreation facilities,
beautification and walking tracks.
Review Council facilities’ plans and develop a priority list of facility
improvements including walking and bike tracks, lights on sports grounds,
safe footpaths, sport and recreation facilities, park facilities and access to
the river.
Investigate the feasibility of establishing a community centre at Curra.
Prospect for investors to develop a small shopping centre at Curra.
Advocate to state government departments for more responsive and
aligned services for rural areas.
Ensure that halls are well maintained.
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Cost Status
Provider
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
Provider
Advocate
Facilitator
Provider
Facilitator
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3.1.d Western Townships
Increasing the capacity of people and organisations, maintaining and
enhancing services that are available, encouraging social cohesion and
increasing economic activity within small communities.
�The level of services in local communities including the extent to which centrally located
services provide outreach to smaller communities.
�Employment levels.
�Number of businesses and the survival, attraction and retention of businesses.
�The membership, activity and number of community organisations.
Facilities and Services
Improved services including public
transport, better access to health care and
aged care.
A wider range of community facilities
would be available including sport and
recreation facilities, aged care housing and
recycling facilities.
Review Council facilities’ plans and develop a priority list of facility
improvements.
�BIEDO
�Community Organisations
�Showground Committees
Outcome Indicators
�Community Organisations
�Queensland Health
Seniors
Having support services that allow ageing
people to remain in their homes and with
their family.
Maintain the community nursing service and expand services to support
people in their own home.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Public Works
Communications
Access to high speed broadband and
digital communications.
Advocate for improved phone and internet services.
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Primary Producers
Agriculture
Rural production would still be the
backbone of the economy. Rural land
would be protected from non-commercial
production. Current farmers and future
generations will be able to make a living off
the land.
Investigate value-adding options and progress viable options.
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Provider
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Cost Status
Partner
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate
Maintain and improve equestrian/showground facilities in Kilkivan, Tansey
and Goomeri.
Support community organisations that provide services by assisting them
in gaining access to funding, recruiting volunteers and providing in-kind
support.
Expand activities and opportunities for social interaction for seniors.
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�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Dept of Infrastructure
and Transport
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
Planning and Infrastructure
Living is affordable and there are good
local basic services with reasonably easy
access to services in Gympie and beyond.
Maintain and upgrade roads in the district in line with existing road
planning. Refer to 1.1 Planned Infrastructure.
�Potential Tourism
Operators
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Gympie Cooloola Tourism
Industry and Employment
The economy would be enhanced by the
establishment of more viable small
businesses, Council business centres, a
fully employed Council workforce and
stable employment particularly for young
people.
Investigate options for eco-tourism opportunities.
Prospect for small businesses to establish in rural communities.
Investigate ways to streamline business establishment regulation and
costs.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Education
and Training
�Local Schools
Education
Improved education facilities to attract
families and maximise opportunities for
young people.
Review student numbers and if there is a case, advocate for a P12 school.
�Event Committees
�Community Organisations
Events and Recreation
Key events need to be maintained.
Maintain support for key community events.
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
Transport
A service between Goomeri, Kilkivan and
Gympie to assist with access to medical
facilities.
Investigate the feasibility of a local community bus service between
Kilkivan, Goomeri and Gympie and progress the most viable option.
(Refer to 1.2a Community Facilities and Services.)
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Cost Status
Facilitator
Facilitator
Provider
Provider
ProviderMaintain good agricultural land in the planning scheme.
Improve the involvement of libraries with schools.
Advocate
Provider
Partner
Advocate
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3.1.e Mary Valley and South
Increasing the capacity of people and organisations, maintaining and
enhancing services that are available, encouraging social cohesion and
increasing economic activity within small communities.
�The level of services in local communities including the extent to which centrally located
services provide outreach to smaller communities.
�Employment levels.
�Number of businesses and the survival, attraction and retention of businesses.
�The membership, activity and number of community organisations.
Supporting Existing Plans
To add value to the implementation of the
Community and Economic Development
Action Plan.
Support the Mary Valley community in implementing the “Mary Valley
Community and Economic Action Plan.”
Recognise and utilise the planning that was undertaken by Queensland
Water Infrastructure and the Kandanga community for the redevelopment
of the township.
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Kandanga Community
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
Outcome Indicators
Facilities and Services
There would be adequate aged care,
health care, education services and
community facilities.
Investigate the feasibility of establishing community centres in Imbil and
Kandanga. (Refer to 1.2a Community Facilities and Services.)
Review Council facilities’ plans and develop a priority list of facility
improvements.
Prioritise a set of improvements to sporting facilities e.g. Kandanga Sports
Precinct.
Promote the sale of local produce.
Investigate appropriate locations for multi-purpose emergency services
facilities.
�Community Organisations
�Emergency Management
Queensland
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
Education
Maintain small country schools and
expand local high schools to cater for
students to year 12.
Rationalise education facilities in conjunction with the community to
develop sustainable education options including small schools and P12
high school.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Education and
Training
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Partner
Advocate
Facilitator
Provider
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
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�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
Agriculture
The productive capacity of the land would
be enhanced and land, water and soil
would be managed carefully and
efficiently. Small family-run farms would
remain viable and local food would be
readily available.
Enhance education and support for primary producers to remain viable
and to diversify and value-add.
Manage development so that good quality agricultural land remains
available for productive uses.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
Roads and Infrastructure
The Mary Valley would be sustainably
developed with appropriate infrastructure.
Maintain and upgrade roads in the district in line with existing road
planning. Priorities are Moy Pocket Road and the Mary Valley Highway.
Investigate alternate routes for heavy vehicles.
Maintain awareness of the development of digital networks and advocate
for more reliable mobile phone coverage.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
Low Impact Recreation
Low impact recreation supporting both
tourism and local enjoyment of the
environment.
Establish more cycle and walking tracks and more safe horse riding
trails.
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Cost Status
Advocate
Provider
Provider
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate for development of a Imbil-Brooloo rail trail.
Progress the establishment of an equestrian centre by the community.
Enhance a playground in one of the villages.
Increase camping areas and facilities to accommodate events.
Minimise the impact of trail bikes on amenity and safety.
Improve safe access to the river and Yabba Creek including better
launching facilities for canoes and kayaks.
Facilitator
Advocate
Facilitator
Provider
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
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� Aged Care Providers
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Communities
�Home and Community Care
Aged Care
Small scale affordable housing (or a
retirement village) and in-home care to
support older local people to stay in their
homes and in the district.
Prospect for a developer to establish affordable housing for seniors.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
Business and Employment
Maintain and diversify the economy to
provide appropriate stable employment,
particularly for young people.
Investigate small light industrial sites for small businesses.
�Dept of Transport and
Main Roads
�Gympie Cooloola Tourism
�Mary Valley Marketing
Committee
�Mary Valley Heritage Rail
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
�Tourism Queensland
�Tourism Operators
Tourism
The Mary Valley's considerable natural
assets would support the expansion of
appropriate low-impact tourism.
Develop and implement the local tourism development and marketing
plan ‘Mary Valley Country - come out to play’.
�Community Organisations
Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Mary Valley would have a vibrant arts
community actively attracting creative,
motivated people.
Investigate the feasibility of establishing a cultural precinct in the Mary
Valley.
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Advocate
Encourage an aged care provider to establish greater in-home and
residential aged care. Advocate
Facilitate and support businesses developing new products such as the
‘Slow Food’ initiative with food grown, marketed and distributed locally.
Advocate
Facilitator
Renew public tourism areas and lookouts.
Improve tourism signage.
Encourage the development of further accommodation for visitors.
Facilitator
Provider
Advocate
Advocate
Investigate the feasibility of establishing a museum and heritage centre.
Enhance streetscaping maintaining a heritage style with public art,
landscaping, public walkways and signage.
Investigate the establishment of an art/photographic gallery in Kandanga.
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
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�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
Environment
The Mary Valley community would be
sustainable and a leading example of
environmental stewardship. Practices
would be used that care for the
environment and environmental assets
would be protected and managed well.
Enhance education and funding for the control of pests, weeds and feral
animals. (Refer to 4.1 Sustainable Environment.)
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Kandanga Community
�Mary Valley Renewal Team
Housing and Managing Development
Development would be managed carefully
to build the economy, facilities and
services but retain the village atmosphere
of communities.
Encourage the appropriate staged release of land by the State
Government which ensures the values of communities are maintained.
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Expand education and funding for the retention and establishment of areas
of native vegetation and wildlife corridors including the revegetation of
riverine zones.
Increase education and support for the use of renewable energy and
encourage energy efficiency for new homes.
Continue to encourage the formation of a bulk buying group for PV solar
systems and advocate for greater incentives.
(Refer to 1.1 Planned Infrastructure and 4.1 Sustainable Environment.)
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Increase advocacy and negotiation with the State Government to release
land purchased by the government into private ownership or lease
agreements.
Investigate options to allow land use zoning for the expansion of the
Kandanga township.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
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managed and healthy
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“”
4.1 Sustainable Environment
Maintaining and, where possible, increasing the quality of water, land, air and
the extent of biodiversity in the Region in line with existing catchment
management plans.
�The extent to which Burnett Mary Regional Group and Mary River Catchment
Coordination Committee catchment management goals are met.
�The quality of water, land, and air in the Region.
�The extent of remnant vegetation and habitat preservation.
�The extent of protected estate in the Region.
�The level of adoption of sustainable practices.
Agriculture and Forestry
Agriculture and forestry would be
sustainable and viable.
Expand landholder education to increase the implementation of
economically viable and sustainable land use.
�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Environmental Groups
In 2030… The majority of residents would be using sustainable practices such as using
renewable energy. Land, water and air would be managed sustainably, preserving
biodiversity, whilst allowing businesses to remain economically viable.
Outcome Indicators
Biodiversity
Biodiversity would be maintained and
improved where possible.
Pests and Weeds Management
Pests and weeds would be managed to
reduce their impact on the Region.
Maintain and expand, where possible, existing control measures for feral
animals and weeds.�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
Maintain land use planning and landholder education to encourage
habitat connectivity including vegetation corridors.
�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Environmental Groups
�Landholders
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Review and promote current incentives for producers to adopt sustainable
practices.
Expand awareness of incentives for young farmers and viable farming
options.
Support sustainable forestry on public land.
Support efforts to develop biological control.
Advocate for adequate state funding for the implementation of legislation
for the control of declared pests and weeds.
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Cost Status
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
Provider
Provider
Partner
Advocate
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�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
Community Base
Strong local community based natural
resource management groups.
Resolve the future and sustainable use of government-owned land in the
former Traveston Crossing Dam area.
�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Environmental Groups
Carbon
The Region would become carbon
footprint aware.
Maintain awareness of national initiatives to price carbon and interpret
impacts on the local community.
�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�SEQ Water
Water
Water would be managed and used
sustainably.
Support existing initiatives to improve the efficiency of water use.
Land
Land would be managed to maintain the
environment and rural production.
�Burnett Mary Regional
Group
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Mary River Catchment
Coordinating Committee
Managed Growth
Growth would be carefully managed to
maintain community integrity and values.
Review State plans for growth management and incorporate sustainable
growth management principles in the Council planning scheme.
Support key local community based natural resource management
groups.
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�Environmental Groups
Waste Management
Waste would be managed efficiently with a
high level of recycling.
Maximise the efficiency of waste disposal and increase awareness of
recycling.
�Dept of Envrionment and
Resource Management
�Environmental Groups
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Advocate with SEQ Water to manage water allocations to maintain the
viability of water resources and irrigators.
Support Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee in implementing
the catchment management program.
FacilitatorProvider
Advocate
Partner
Facilitator
Encourage the efficient use of energy and the use of renewable energy. Facilitator
Protect good quality agricultural land and reduce its fragmentation.
Support the retention of native vegetation areas in appropriate locations.
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
Provider
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...which is active, diverse,
creative, and empowered
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5.1.a Young People
Attracting and retaining young people with education and career opportunities,
youth-related activities and events and with adequate facilities and services.
�The proportion of the population from 12-25 years as identified in the census.
�The enrolment and graduation rate of young people.
�The local employment rate of young people.
�The extent of youth related activities and events.
Facilities and Services
Young people would have access to
suitable facilities and services.
Investigate the relevant locations for the establishment of youth drop-in
centres.�Community Organisations
�Dept of Communitites
�Dept of Local Government
and Planning
�External Funding Providers
�Youth Council
In 2030… Young people would be active community members with a wide range of opportunities for education,
employment and expression. The Region would continue to offer an excellent lifestyle, services and facilities for
families and for a caring upbringing for children. Seniors would continue to be valued citizens with support
services and facilities to enhance their well being and active involvement in the community.
Outcome Indicators
Activities and Events
More activities and events for young
people.
Involve young people in developing a schedule of youth activities and
facilitate their involvement in organising more activities. �Chamber of Commerce
�Community Organisations
�Youth Council
Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Education and support would be enhanced
to prevent/reduce drug and alcohol abuse.
Review and enhance drug and alcohol education and abuse prevention for
young people.
�Community Organisations
�Queensland Health
Employment
There would be improved career-entry
employment for young people.
Improve career-entry employment opportunities including apprenticeships
and traineeships, and transition from education to employment.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Employers
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Education
Education pathways for young people
would be enhanced.
Investigate options to improve education opportunities including a greater
variety of courses and improved local access to higher education.
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Education Providers
Improve community facilities.
Investigate opportunities to enhance facilities so that larger concerts and
youth events can be held in the Region.
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Partner
Provider
Facilitator
Partner
Provider
Liaise with the Chamber of Commerce and retailers about providing more
shopping opportunities for young people.Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
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5.1.b Families and Children
Maintaining a high quality lifestyle for families and children with good facilities
and services that support family life and a strong sense of community.
�The extent of facilities and services for families and children such as libraries, medical
services and recreation facilities.
�Opportunities for children such as access to childcare centres.
�The affordability of housing and the cost of living.
�The number of events and activities appropriate for families.
Sport and Recreation
Families and children would have access
to high quality opportunities for sport and
recreation.
Expand sport and recreation facilities and activities including walking
tracks, children's playgrounds and upgrade sport and recreation facilities
that are affordable for families.
�Dept of Communitites
�Sport and Recreation Clubs
Outcome Indicators
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Queensland Health
Facilities and Services
Excellent facilities and services would
support families and children.
Support the existing multipurpose family health and support service in
Gympie that incorporates a range of services providers and hosts family
support activities and programs.
Coordination and Inclusion
There would be a range of opportunities for
people to participate and connect with
others in the community.
Develop hubs for families to interact and access information and services.
�Community Organisations
�Cooloola Human Services
Network
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Facilitator
Provider
Maintain and improve early intervention programs for children with
disabilities and special needs.
Continue to provide services and activities available at libraries and gallery.
Partner
Advocate
Provider
Encourage networking and coordination between volunteer groups.
Arrange for more family and child friendly activities and events in the
Region.
Advocate
Partner
Provider
Facilitator
Facilitator
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5.1.c Seniors
Providing an excellent lifestyle for seniors where they are included in the
community, have opportunities to pursue interests and have access to
appropriate services and facilities.
�The number of aged care places in relation to demand.
�The extent to which seniors are involved in community organisations.
�The extent of activities and events appropriate for seniors.
�The extent of support services such as Bluecare etc.
Outcome Indicators
�Aged Care Providers
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Health and Ageing
�Private Developers
�Senior Citizens
Housing
Appropriate affordable housing would be
available for seniors.
Develop further retirement and aged care accommodation, particularly
aged accommodation that is affordable. Accommodation should provide
a progression of care from low to high care needs.
Access
Seniors would have easy access around
communities.
Enhance parking and access for seniors in Gympie and other
communities.
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�Chamber of Commerce
�Dept of Communitites
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Partner
Provider
Advocate
Role
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�Dept of Veterans’ Affairs
�Division of General Practitioners
�General Practitioners
�Home and Community Care
�Queensland Health
�Regional Health Service
Health
Seniors would lead a healthy lifestyle and
have easy access to appropriate health
care.
Advocate and attract medical practitioners, particularly specialists to the
Region.
�Community Organisations
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Health and Ageing
�Home and Community Care
�Senior Citizens
Community Facilities
Good facilities would support the lifestyle
of seniors.
Establish more walking paths, covered areas in parks and sporting facilities
to enhance opportunities for seniors to exercise and participate in the
community.
�Community Organisations
�Queensland Police Service
Safety
Seniors would be safe and secure in the
community.
Increase police presence and safety awareness for seniors.
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Upgrade health facilities in the Region at Gympie Hospital in line with
Queensland Health planning.
Establish a medical rehabilitation centre at Gympie Hospital.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Provider
Advocate
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5.2.a Healthy Lifestyles
Having a high proportion of the population leading a healthy lifestyle and
having health services that meet community needs.
�The health status of the population - the incidence of people being overweight, hospital
admissions and the incidence of chronic disease.
�The extent of medical services available locally.
�Waiting times and the extent of after hours access to medical services.
Healthy Communities
Improve the health and wellbeing of the
population.
Develop and progress ‘healthy communities’ with emphasis on facilities
and resources for residents to maintain healthy lifestyles. �Medical Practitioners
�Dept of Communities
�Division of General Practitioners
�Queensland Health
�Regional Health
In 2030… People would be healthy and active with the social aspects of health being addressed together with the
provision of health services that meet community needs. A wide range of age groups would participate in sport and
recreation supported by up to date and well maintained facilities, active organisations and a culture of involvement.
Outcome Indicators
Health Services
Health services would be accessible and
affordable and meet the needs of the
community.
Investigate and progress the further development of community-based
multi-purpose health and wellbeing centres.
�Community Organisations
�Division of General Practitioners
�Home and Community Care
�Medical Practitioners
�Queensland Health
�Regional Health
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Develop community facilities and services to support physical activity and
social connection.
Enhance opportunities for social connection and inclusion.
Provider
Facilitator
Provider
AdvocateFacilitiator
Advocate and attract medical practitioners, particularly specialists to the
Region.
Enhance services in smaller communities including outreach services from
Gympie.
Investigate and progress the services for birthing and maternity in the
Region.
Advocate for better alignment of health district boundaries.
Advocate for expanded mental health services.
Improve hospital facilities and access to doctors particularly after hours.
Advocate for increased sustainable funding for home-based and
community services.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
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5.2.b Sport and Recreation
Having a high level of participation in sport and recreation with
modern and well maintained facilities.
�The number and membership of sport and recreation organisations.
�The resources and volunteer effort invested in upgrading and maintaining facilities.
�The extent to which people participate in informal recreation.
Facilities
People would have access to high
standard sport and recreation facilities.
Investigate the feasibility of a multi-purpose sports facility in Gympie.
�Dept of Communities
�Sport and Recreation Clubs
Outcome Indicators
�Chamber of Commerce
�Sport and Recreation Clubs
Accommodation
Adequate accommodation would be
available to host major sport and
recreation events.
Liaise with accommodation providers and develop options to house up to
500 people for sport and recreation and other community events.
�Community Organisations
�Mary Valley Inc.
�Sport and Recreation Clubs
Organisations
Sport and recreation organisations would
be strong and active.
Liaise with clubs and develop incentives and approaches to recognise,
attract and support volunteers.
�Sport and Recreation
Organisations
Funding
Adequate funding would be available to
support sport and recreation organisations.
Investigate the feasibility of a facilities fund.
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What we want to Achieve Together we will... StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusRole
Investigate the feasibility of establishing an aquatic centre.
Develop a prioritised plan for the upgrade of sport and recreation facilities
and implement the most beneficial options.
Continue to maintain facilities and support volunteers in the maintenance
and upkeep of facilities.
Promote the Region's facilities to attract major competitions.
Advocate
Provider
Provider
Facilitator
Provider
Provider
Advocate
Investigate opportunities to establish a sport and recreation coordinator
position to provide capacity building and support for sport and recreation
groups with volunteering, collaboration and funding.
Facilitator
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate
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5.3.a People Who Live with a Disability
Having people who live with a disability able to access adequate support
services, easily access buildings and other areas, and be accepted fully in
communities.
�The extent of disability support services.
�The level of accessibility in communities.
�The availability of disability housing.
�The level of employment of people with a disability.
Services
Adequate services would be available for
people with a disability.
Advocate for the maintenance and improvement of funding for existing
services. �Advocacy Network
�Dept of Communities
�Service Providers
In 2030… The Gympie Region would be an inclusive and supportive community where people find it easy to be employed
and are included in the community. People with a disability would be included and be able to access appropriate
support. People from different cultural backgrounds and lifestyles would be included and appreciated.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture would be respected and valued.
Outcome Indicators
Activities
A range of activities would be available for
people with a disability.
�Disability Sector
�Dept of Communities
�Sporting and Community
Organisations
Enhance the accessibility of activities for people with a disability and
support organisations that allow people with a disability to be active.
Connection and Inclusion
People with a disability would be included
in the mainstream of the community.
�Advocacy Organisations
�Dept of Communities
�Disability Sector
Support the existing local advocacy organisation.
Employment
People with a disability would have access
to appropriate employment.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Disability Organisations
Liaise with employers to encourage them to employ people with a
disability.
Facilities and Access
Communities would be readily accessible
for people with mobility difficulties.�Disability Sector
Support appropriate access audits in other communities in the Region.
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Advocate
Establish more early intervention services and support for families and
carers.Advocate
Advocate
Support disability networks to maintain communication across the sector
and collaboration with other community organisations.
Include people with a disability in community decision-making such as on
community committees etc.
Facilitator
Facilitator
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Support the implementation of priorities from existing community access
audits that are financially achievable for ratepayers.Advocate
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5.3.b Multicultural Communities
Having people from different backgrounds accepted and valued in the
community and able to access appropriate services.
�The extent of access to, and participation in, English language classes.
�The employment rate of people from different backgrounds.
�The involvement of people from different backgrounds in community organisations and
activities.
Services
Adequate services would be available to
support people from different
backgrounds.
Maintain and enhance funding for MINS and other support organisations.
�Dept of Immigration
and Citizenship
�Multicultural Organisations
Outcome Indicators
�Dept of Immigration
and Citizenship
�Multicultural Organisations
�TAFE
English Language Competency
Appropriate support would be available for
people to be competent in English.
Maintain and enhance English language training including hours of
access.
�Community
�Multicultural Organisations
Employment
Increased employment opportunities for
people from different backgrounds.
Liaise with local businesses to increase awareness and encourage
employment of people from different backgrounds.
Improve people's access to education and the ability to gain local skills
and qualifications.
�Dept of Communities
�Media
�Multicultural Organisations
�Queensland Police Service
Inclusion
People from different backgrounds would
be included in the mainstream of the
community.
Showcase positive aspects of different communities in local media and in
the community generally.
Maintain a no tolerance approach to racism and discrimination.
�Arts Queensland
�Dept of Communities
�Multicultural Organisations
Activities
Activities would celebrate the diversity of
the community.
Organise and conduct multicultural festivals in the Region.
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What we want to Achieve StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusRole
Advocate
Develop and implement a multicultural policy within Gympie Regional
Council.
Advocate for a Local Area Multicultural Program (LAMP) Worker.
Provider
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Together we will...
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5.3.c Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People involved in
education and entering skilled employment, participating in the
community and having Indigenous culture valued and respected.
�The level of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and participation in
learning.
�The number of events and activities that recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture such as NAIDOC week.
�The health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Reconciliation and Social Inclusion
People from Indigenous backgrounds
would be included in the mainstream of
the community.
Develop and implement a regional reconciliation plan in line with “closing
the gap” initiatives including the development of a reconciliation policy. �Cooloola Aboriginal
Services Inc.
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Mooloola Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
Corporation
Outcome
�Cooloola Aboriginal
Services Inc.
�Cooloola Human
Services Network
�Dept of Communities
�Indigenous Health
�Mooloola Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
Corporation
�North Coast Aboriginal
Corporation for
Community Health
Cultural/Community Hub
A hub would be developed in the
community.
Investigate the feasibility of including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities with the broader community hub offering services and
support.
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Indicators
What we want to Achieve StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusRole
Advocate
Establish more Community Liaison Officers.
Enhance ‘Partners 4 Success’.
Ensure that Indigenous people are engaged proactively in community
decision-making.
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate
Together we will...
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�Cooloola Aboriginal
Services Inc
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Education and
Training
�Dept of Employment,
Economic Development
and Innovation
�Mooloola Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
Corporation
Employment
Appropriate employment would be
available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people.
Maintain and enhance current employment initiatives including State and
Federal programs and incentives.
�Catholic Education
�Cooloola Aboriginal
Services Inc
�Dept of Communities
�Dept of Education
and Training
�Local Schools
�Mooloola Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
Corporation
Education
Appropriate pathways would be available
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people to become qualified and more
skilled.
Maintain and expand literacy and numeracy education for Indigenous
people.
�Cooloola Aboriginal
Services Inc
�Mooloola Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander
Corporation
�Dept of Environment and
Resource Management
�Universities
Artefacts and Sites
Cultural artefacts and sites would be
identified and protected.
Arrange for known sites to be recorded and protected and have
arrangements for Aboriginal people to store and preserve artefacts.
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What we want to Achieve StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusRole
Advocate
Together we will...
Develop local skilling and employment pathways for Indigenous people. Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Establish Community Education Counsellors (CECs) in all schools. Advocate
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5.4 A Region of Education and Learning
Improving the quality of education facilities, having greater access to higher
education and increasing participation in lifelong learning activities.
�The number and standard of education facilities and services.
�The proportion of students progressing from secondary to tertiary education.
�The performance of students leaving high school.
�The level of access to university education.
Facilities
High quality infrastructure and facilities
would be available to students.
Liaise with TAFE to identify and progress ways to improve the utilisation of
the institute.
�Catholic Education
�Parents and Citizens
Associations
�Qld Council of Parents
and Citizens' Assoc
�Qld Dept of Education
and Training
�State Schools Alliance
�TAFE
In 2030… The Gympie Region would be a Region of learning and education with quality
education facilities, good access to higher education and a culture of lifelong learning.
Outcome Indicators
What we want to Achieve Together we will... Who isInvolved?
Council’sRole
5.3.a People Who Live with a Disability
Having people who live with a disability able to access adequate support
services, easily access buildings and other areas, and be accepted fully in
communities.
�The extent of disability support services
�The level of accessibility in communities
�The availability of disability housing
�The level of employment of people with a disability
Services
Adequate services would be available for
people with a disability.
Advocate for the maintenance and improvement of funding for existing
services.
Establish more early intervention services and support for families and
carers.
�Advocacy network
�Service Providers
�Disability Services
�Provider
�Advocate
Outcome Indicators
Activities
A range of activities would be available for
people with a disability.
�Sporting and
Community
Organisations
�Disability sector
�Facilitator
Enhance the accessibility of activities for people with a disability and
support organisations that allow people with a disability to be active such
as Sailability.
Connection and Inclusion
People with a disability would be included
in the mainstream of the community.
�Disability sector
�DSQ
�Advocacy
Organisations
�Facilitator
Establish a local advocacy organisation.
Support disability networks to maintain communication across the sector
and collaboration with other community organisations.
Include people with a disability in community decision-making such as on
Employment
People with a disability would have access
to appropriate employment.
�Disability
Organisations
�Chamber of Commerce
�FacilitatorLiaise with employers to encourage them to employ people with a
disability.
Facilities and Access
Communities would be readily accessible
for people with mobility difficulties.
�Disability sector
�Council
�Provider
�Facilitator
�Advocate
Conduct a disability access audit of communities in the Region and
implement priorities to improve access such as in Mary St.
Information Technology
Information technology would be
expanded to support learning.
Support schools and other education providers in expanding ICT
infrastructure.�Catholic Education
�State Schools Alliance
University Campus
A university campus would be investigated
and pursued.
Investigate the feasibility of establishing a university campus in Gympie
and advocate to universities.
�Catholic Education
�Qld Dept of Education
and Training
�State Schools Alliance
�TAFE
Lifelong Learning
People would have the facilities and
opportunity to pursue lifelong learning.
Develop further opportunities to enhance lifelong learning for all age
groups across the Region. This may include formal courses but also
informal community learning.
�Catholic Education
�Qld Dept of Education
and Training
�State Schools Alliance
�TAFE
�U3A
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Advocate
Together we will...
Maintain awareness of national and state initiatives to enhance ICT
infrastructure.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate
Facilitator
Advocate for improved facilities and infrastructure at schools, TAFE and
other education providers.
Enhance associated infrastructure such as road safety at schools and
sport and recreation facilities.Partner
Advocate
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Develop local festivals as major state and/or national events.
5.5.a Arts, Culture and Creativity
Increasing the facilities available to artists and enhancing participation in the
arts.
�The number of artists, musicians and dancers in the Region.
�The number and standard of facilities available for the arts.
�The number of creative events and activities and participation in them.
Activities and Events
There would be a wide range of cultural
and artistic events.
�Arts Groups
�Businesses
�Community Volunteers
�TV/Film Distributors
�Sponsors
�TAFE
In 2030… History and heritage would continue to be valued, recorded, protected and celebrated. The Region would
have a vibrant arts and cultural life with excellent facilities and support for established and emerging artists.
Outcome Indicators
Arts Infrastructure
High quality facilities would support the
arts and creativity in the community.
Investigate a strategic funding plan for arts and heritage facilities.
�Arts Groups
�Arts Queensland
�Arts Groups
�Catholic Education
�Education Queensland
Expand arts and heritage in schools' curriculum and increase the number
of arts specialists.
Education
A range of education options would
support and encourage participation in the
arts.
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What we want to Achieve StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusRole
Together we will...
Advocate
Establish an artist-in-residence program.
Investigate the establishment of a residential creative school.
Expand the schedule of regular arts events and activities.
Expand public art to support cultural tourism.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Partner
Access funding to expand the education programs offered in the Region.
Advocate
Advocate
Investigate options to attract major touring performances to Gympie.
Investigate the feasibility of building a combined arts building or develop
the current gallery as a precinct to include music, art, dance, craft,
literature, drama, fashion, teaching, workshops and retail.
Enhance cultural facilities in outlying areas.
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Advocate
Support
Recognition of the value of art and
creativity in the community.
Develop a creative arts network. Advocate �Arts Groups
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Outcome Indicators
�Chamber of Commerce
�Heritage Groups
�Mary Valley Heritage
Railway
Expand the local history library.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Heritage Groups
Recording and Interpretation
Heritage would be appropriately recorded
and interpreted.
Conduct a review of heritage sites and artefacts and ensure that they are
adequately conserved and protected. Develop and address a priority list of
improvements that would better preserve sites and materials including
Indigenous heritage.
�Chamber of Commerce
�Gympie Cooloola Tourism
�Heritage Groups
Planning
Planning guidelines and decisions would
fully incorporate heritage values.
Facilitate the coordination of local heritage groups and encourage
collaborative planning and action.
5.5.b Heritage
Increasing the recording, protection and appreciation of heritage.
�The number and standard of facilities for recording and preserving history and heritage.
�The extent to which heritage sites, buildings and artefacts are protected and interpreted.
In 2030… History and heritage would continue to be valued, recorded and protected and celebrated.
The Region would have a vibrant arts and cultural life with excellent facilities and support for established and emerging artists.
Outcome Indicators
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FunderProvider
Create a ‘Gympie Region Heritage’ website as a central resource.
Investigate options for the provision of heritage and cultural development
advice to Council.
Establish a more clearly defined historical tourist precinct in Gympie and a
historic touring route in the Region.
Maintain support for the museums.
Facilitator
Facilitator
Facilitator
Facilitator
Develop an oral and written history recording project with elderly people.
Expand the interpretation of historic buildings and sites to improve local
appreciation and to support tourism.
Facilities and Resources
Adequate facilities and resources would be
available to support the preservation and
interpretation of heritage.
Develop options to better incorporate heritage with tourism.
Facilitator
Facilitator
Facilitator
Facilitator
Facilitator
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community plan
The plan was developed in line with our Community Engagement policy which is
based on the principles of:
• Inclusiveness.
• Appropriateness.
• Reaching Out.
• Cost Effectiveness.
• Mutual Respect.
• Communication.
• Recognition.
Council defines community engagement as:
An ongoing, open dialogue with our community to identify issues and opportunities,
exchange views, and assist with planning and informed decision making.
The process involved residents in identifying assets of their community and what they
appreciated about living in the Region. Residents were then asked to describe a
realistic view of how they would like their community to be in the future. For a range of
sectors and communities, people identified opportunities and challenges and
developed priority actions to achieve the preferred future.
Community engagement involved multiple opportunities for residents to have
input as follows:
1. Seventy community members agreed to be ‘community contacts’ for a
sector and ‘geographic’ community helping to contact local residents to
participate in the process.
2. Gympie Regional Councillors facilitated workshops with community
members from 16 different sectors such as business, seniors, health and
wellbeing etc.
3. Community workshops were held in five ‘geographic’ localities.
4. Feedback forms were circulated widely in the community across the Region.
5. Feedback forms were provided to all community organisations on the
Council's My Community Directory.
6. Some organisations and individuals provided their own contributions
7. People were able to have input via the Council website and by phone.
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Community Contacts
“Community Contacts” were asked to assist in the engagement because they were well
connected with their sector or geographic community. These people were invited to
play three roles:
• To use informal networks to inform their sector or community about the
development of the plan.
• To advise how best to engage their sector or community and help arrange
appropriate engagement activities.
• To provide ongoing oversight and remain as key links with the community
during the implementation of actions.
Community Workshops
Six open public workshops were held in five sub-regions:
• Gympie and Surrounds (meeting held at Gympie).
• East and Coast - Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach and Cooloola Cove
(meeting held at Tin Can Bay).
• Northern Rural – Curra, Gunalda, Theebine and Miva
(meetings held at Miva and Curra).
• Mary Valley – Imbil, Kandanga and other communities in the Mary Valley
(meeting held at Imbil).
• Western Towns - Goomeri, Kilkivan and Woolooga
(meeting held in Kilkivan).
community plan
Sector Workshops
Workshops were conducted on the following sector topics:
• Children and Families.
• Young People.
• Seniors and Aged.
• People with a Disability.
• Multicultural Community.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
• Creative Arts and Heritage.
• Environment.
• Health and Wellbeing.
• Sport and Recreation.
• Education and Skilling.
• Employment.
• Business.
• Community Facilities and Services.
• Community Safety.
• Regional Infrastructure.
The sector workshops were held in Gympie, but involved community members and
organisations from across the Region.
Feedback Forms
Feedback forms were circulated by community contacts and made available at
Council Offices, Libraries and on the Council website.
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community plan
Arrangements to finalise the Plan will follow the process
as shown.
Council will conduct an annual review of the
progression of the Community Plan. Furthermore, a
comprehensive community engagement process to
formally review and evaluate the Community Plan will
be undertaken at least once every five years.
Feedback on Draft Community Plan
Community feedback is sought on the draft
Plan. Ongoing discussions with stakeholders to
clarify roles and responsibilities.
Adoption by GRC
GRC will consider any feedback provided on the draft
prior to adopting the Region's Community Plan.
Formation of Working Groups
Working groups will be established to assist in the
implementation of the actions identified in the
Community Plan.Implementation
Action plans are developed
and progressed.
Review
Council will facilitate an annual review of progress
towards achieving the Plan's outcomes and actions.
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community plan
While the Plan has been funded and facilitated by the Gympie Regional Council, it
fundamentally belongs to the community. The Council will act to coordinate and
progress actions but many of the actions will involve a range of stakeholders, including
several State Government departments, Federal Government, the private sector,
community organisations and residents themselves.
Often no one organisation can ‘fix’ the complex and inter-related issues identified in the
Plan. M
owever, the Council will ‘steward’ the plan on behalf of the community and coordinate
with a wide range of organisations and groups to implement actions in line with the
availability of resources.
any of the actions in the Plan are not the direct responsibility of Council,
h
The Role of Council
The key roles of Gympie Regional Council in implementing actions are:
1. To consider actions that are Council core business and look to
incorporate them into Council's Corporate Plan, Operational Plan and
Budget over the next several years.
2. To negotiate with responsible organisations for them to consider
incorporating actions in their operational plans and budgets.
3. To take responsibility for coordinating and supporting arrangements
for the implementation of the Plan.
4. To maintain communication with the broader community
about progress with the Plan.
5. To provide strategic leadership for the community on achieving the
aspirations and actions in the Plan.
6. To annually review the Community Plan.
How the Community Plan Links to Other Strategic Plans
The Community Plan is related to the Gympie Regional Council Corporate Plan, the
Gympie Region Planning Scheme, the Long - Term Financial Forecast and the Asset
Management Plan.
The plans are linked to ensure the sustainability of our Region and our Council. The
Community Plan provides a strategic focus for Council and stakeholders so that
planning can be put in place that will ensure adequate future resourcing for the
delivery of the Community Plan strategies.
The following processes are in place to ensure that the Community Plan informs these
strategic plans.
The goals and strategies in the Community Plan that fall within Council's responsibility
will be identified in the Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan will be revised and updated
to include relevant strategies and actions from the Community Plan that can then be
translated into the Asset Management and Operational Plans.
The Planning Scheme will be reviewed internally to take into consideration issues
identified in the Community Plan.
Each year as the Community Plan is reviewed, Council's other strategic plans will be
monitored accordingly.
The Community Plan will be also inform any future reviews of the Wide Bay Burnett
Regional Plan.
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