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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.

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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.

1Gympie Region Community Plan 2030 - August 2011

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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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2 Gympie Region Community Plan 2030 - August 2011

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.


community


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.


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.


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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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.

Gympie Region Community Plan 2030 - August 2011

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.


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


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


...which is planned,

connected and safe


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


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


and Transport

�Dept of Employment,


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,


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


Ensure that adequate planning processes are in place for the provision of

infrastructure.�Dept of Local Government

and Planning

�Dept of Employment


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.

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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


�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.


�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


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



�Businesses

�Community Organisations


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


�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.



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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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



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.


�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 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.


Cost Status

Advocate

Advocate

Facilitator

FacilitatorIdentify and support the Place Making strategies to improve community

cohension.

Facilitator



�Dept of Transport and

Main Roads


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



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



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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Cost Status

Advocate

Partner

Maintain community education and law enforcement. Advocate

Provider

Facilitator

Partner


...which is vibrant,

strong and resilient



”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.




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.


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.



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.

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�State Government Agencies

� Federal Government

Government and Regulation

Regulation would be streamlined.

Streamline Council approval processes


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.



”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.



Training



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



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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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


...which is cohesive,

responsible and transparent



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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


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.



and Planning


Main Roads

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Manage and maintain high quality parks and sports facilities for the

Region.

Facilitator


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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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.




and Innovation

�General Practitioners



Resource Management


and Planning


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.



Training

Outcome Indicators

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Provider


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




�Fishing Industry Groups



and Innovation


Resource Management


Economic development leading to

sustainable industries including fishing

and eco-tourism.

Maintain the local fishing industry including advocating to prevent over-

regulation.


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.



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.


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



�Aged Care Providers


Seniors

Greater retirement and aged care

accommodation and expanded medical

services.

Lobby for more aged care accommodation and services.


Resource Management


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.


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.



3.1.c Northern Rural








�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


and Planning

Outcome Indicators



�Division of General

Practitioners


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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Provider


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.





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.


�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.


�Council Hall Committees

�Curra Community

Association

�Potential Developers


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



3.1.d Western Townships










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.


improvements.

�BIEDO


�Showground Committees

Outcome Indicators



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.


�Dept of Public Works

Communications

Access to high speed broadband and

digital communications.

Advocate for improved phone and internet services.



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


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.




Resource Management


and Transport


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



and Innovation


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.


�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


Events and Recreation

Key events need to be maintained.

Maintain support for key community events.


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



3.1.e Mary Valley and South









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.


and Planning

�Kandanga Community

�Mary Valley Renewal Team

Outcome Indicators


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.)


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.



Queensland


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.



Training

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Cost Status

Partner

Advocate

Facilitator

Provider

Advocate

Advocate

Advocate

Advocate




and Innovation


and Planning


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.



Main Roads


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.



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


� Aged Care Providers




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.




and Innovation


and Planning


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.


Main Roads


�Mary Valley Marketing

Committee

�Mary Valley Heritage Rail


�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’.


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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Cost Status

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


�Burnett Mary Regional

Group



Resource Management


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.)


and Planning

�Kandanga Community


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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Cost Status

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


...which is sustainable,

managed and healthy


“”

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.


Group



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


Resource Management

Maintain land use planning and landholder education to encourage

habitat connectivity including vegetation corridors.


Group


Resource Management


�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.


Cost Status

Advocate

Advocate

Advocate

Advocate

Facilitator

Provider

Provider

Partner

Advocate



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.


Group


Resource Management


Carbon

The Region would become carbon

footprint aware.

Maintain awareness of national initiatives to price carbon and interpret

impacts on the local community.


Group


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.


Group



and Innovation


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.


and Planning


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


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Cost Status

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

Funder


...which is active, diverse,

creative, and empowered


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.


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


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


�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.



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.



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.


Training

�Education Providers

Improve community facilities.

Investigate opportunities to enhance facilities so that larger concerts and

youth events can be held in the Region.


Cost Status

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


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.


�Sport and Recreation Clubs

Outcome Indicators



Training



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.


�Cooloola Human Services

Network

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Cost Status

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


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



�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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Advocate

Partner

Provider

Advocate

Role


�Dept of Veterans’ Affairs

�Division of General Practitioners

�General Practitioners



�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.



�Dept of Health and Ageing


�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.



Safety

Seniors would be safe and secure in the

community.

Increase police presence and safety awareness for seniors.

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What we want to Achieve Together we will... StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusRole

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


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




�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.




�Medical Practitioners


�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


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.



Outcome Indicators



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.


�Mary Valley Inc.


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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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


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



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


�Disability Sector


�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


�Disability Sector

Support the existing local advocacy organisation.

Employment

People with a disability would have access

to appropriate employment.


�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


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


�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


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.


�Media



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



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...


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.



Training

�Mooloola Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander

Corporation

Outcome

�Cooloola Aboriginal

Services Inc.

�Cooloola Human

Services Network


�Indigenous Health



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


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...



Services Inc



Training



and Innovation



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


Services Inc


�Dept of Education

and Training

�Local Schools



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.


Services Inc



Corporation


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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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


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.


�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


Advocate for the maintenance and improvement of funding for existing

services.

Establish more early intervention services and support for families and

carers.

�Advocacy network


�Disability Services

�Provider

�Advocate

Outcome Indicators

Activities

A range of activities would be available for


�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.


�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


�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.


�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


University Campus

A university campus would be investigated

and pursued.

Investigate the feasibility of establishing a university campus in Gympie

and advocate to universities.



and Training


�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.



and Training


�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


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


�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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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


Outcome Indicators


�Heritage Groups

�Mary Valley Heritage

Railway

Expand the local history library.


�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.



�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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What we want to Achieve StakeholdersCouncil’sCost StatusTogether we will...

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


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.


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.


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.


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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Keep up to date on progress of the

Your Voice Our Future Gympie Region Community Plan 2030

by visiting the Your Voice, Our Future website at:

www.gympie.qld.gov.au/ourfuture

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