MAROONDAH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING PLAN 2017-2021 EVIDENCE REPORT

Consultation Program & Municipal Scan

Contents1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................2

2. Consultation Program........................................................................................................................3

3. Community Consultation...................................................................................................................5

3.1 Café Consult Findings...................................................................................................................5

3.2 Combined Questionnaire Findings...............................................................................................6

3.3 Extra Comments Card Findings....................................................................................................7

4. Service System Consultation..............................................................................................................8

4.1 Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee.................................................................................9

4.2 Maroondah Community Safety Committee...............................................................................12

4.3 Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee.......................................................15

4.4 Combined External Stakeholder Workshop Consultation Findings............................................19

4.5 Internal Stakeholder Workshop Consultation Findings..............................................................24

5. Overall Consultation Program Combined Priority Identification......................................................30

6. Combined Evidence Determination of Priorities & Summary..........................................................32

6.1 Combined Evidence Determination of Priorities........................................................................32

6.2 Summary....................................................................................................................................33

7. Appendix..........................................................................................................................................34

7.1 Stakeholder Workshops Engagement Report Council Plan 2017-2021......................................34

7.2 Maroondah Reconciliation Action Plan Consultation Program Findings 2017...........................35

7.3 Youth Strategy Consultation Program 5 Stand Out Areas from Evidence Base 2017.................36

7.4 Municipal Scan...........................................................................................................................37

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1. Introduction

The Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan (MHWP) 2017-2021 has been developed on a solid evidence base established through stakeholder consultation, statistical analysis of current health and wellbeing indicators and outcomes, and with regard to the wider strategic environment that impacts upon both individual and community level health and wellbeing.

This report documents that evidence base, with the primary section of the report talking to the Consultation Program and wider components of the evidence base provided as appendices.

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2. Consultation Program

A comprehensive MHWP Consultation Program, as detailed below, was developed and undertaken to inform the direction of the MHWP 2017-2021.

The MHWP Consultation Program was undertaken between November 2016 – April 2017 and provided opportunity for the voice of over 1,147 individuals to be heard. The inclusion of the Youth Strategy Consultation Program extends that total to 6054 individuals.

Maroondah Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 Consultation Program

Who(Target)

Where When How Participants

Whole of Community

Café ConsultMaroondah Festival

Nov 2016 Interactive visual survey 300

MCC Website & hard copies at various locations throughout the municipality

9 Dec’ 16 – Feb ‘17

Icon Questionnaire 521

MCC Social Media 9 Dec’ 16 – Feb ‘17

Icon Questionnaire

Leader Newspaper Jan ‘17 Advertisement & direction to website

Ringwood Town Square Jan ‘17 Icon QuestionnaireCroydon Main St Jan ’17 Icon QuestionnaireHeathmont Activity Centre Jan ’17 Icon Questionnaire

Vulnerable Community

Community Meal Providers Jan ‘17 Icon Questionnaire

Indigenous Community

MCC Reconciliation Action Plan Consultation Workshop

23 Nov ‘16 Workshop 205

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Who(Target)

Where When How

Young People Maroondah Youth Strategy Consultation Program

2016-2017 Focus GroupsSurveyWorkshops

4907

Older People See ‘Whole of Community’ above

2016-2017 Icon Questionnaire As above

Local & Regional Service System, Clubs and Organisations

Council Plan Workshop

Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee

Maroondah Community Safety Committee

Maroondah Council Service Areas

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee

March – April ‘17

Workshops

Workshop & Shared Priority Matrix and Action Item Template

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3. Community Consultation

The following information documents findings from community based MHWP consultation activities undertaken in the following locations:

Café Consult Maroondah Festival MCC Website Ringwood Town Square Croydon Main Street Heathmont Activity Centre VIVE Café

3.1 Café Consult Findings

Three hundred individuals participated in the MHWP consultation activity conducted at the Maroondah Festival 2016, within Café Consult.

Participant demographic profiles were reflective of the municipal demographic profile.

Participants were provided with a questionnaire that depicted a series of icons. The icons represented factors impacting upon health and wellbeing, classified under environments aligned with the four environments of health (social model of health), and participants were asked to identify ‘what they think are the most important factors impacting upon health & wellbeing within Maroondah’.

The finding are as follows:

Environment Impacting Factors RankingCommunity (Social) Access to services & information 1 (28.6%)

Physical & mental healthPersonal & community safetyDiversity & inclusionCommunity involvementArts & cultural heritage

Economy (Economic) Education & lifelong learning 2 (23.0%)Local shopping precinctsLocal industry developmentLocal employment opportunitiesIncome & financial security

Places & Spaces (Built) Housing 3 (22.5)TransportLeisure & recreation facilitiesClean & attractive open spaces

Environment (Natural) Green spaces 4 (21.3%)Natural disaster managementFood securityClimate change mitigationWater quality & usages

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Across the four environments the highest ranked factors were:

Highest Ranked Factors % of Environment VotesEducation & lifelong learning (Economic) 37.4Green spaces (Natural) 31.7Physical & mental health (Social) 28Leisure & recreation facilities (Built) 27.5Housing (Built) 26.1

3.2 Combined Questionnaire Findings

These findings are inclusive of information generated via MCC Website, Ringwood Town Square, Croydon Main Street, Heathmont Activity Centre and VIVE Café consultation activities and capture the voice of five hundred and twenty one individuals.

The finding are as follows:

Environment Impacting Factors RankingCommunity (Social) Access to services & information 1

Physical & mental healthPersonal & community safetyDiversity & inclusionCommunity involvementArts & cultural heritage

Places & Spaces (Built) Housing 2TransportLeisure & recreation facilitiesClean & attractive open spaces

Economy (Economic) Education & lifelong learning 3Local shopping precinctsLocal industry developmentLocal employment opportunitiesIncome & financial security

Environment (Natural) Green spaces 4 Natural disaster managementFood securityClimate change mitigationWater quality & usages

Across the four environments the highest ranked factors were:

Highest Ranked Factors % of Environment VotesClean & attractive open spaces (Built) 60.2Education & lifelong learning (Economic) 32.7Physical & mental health (Social) 28.8Transport 27.2Local employment opportunities (Economic) 25.7

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3.3 Extra Comments Card Findings

In addition to the questionnaire fields, participants were able to provide ‘extra comments’. The highest aggregated ‘extra comments’ subject matter response rates are as follows:

Highest Ranked Factors % of Environment VotesAccess to diverse information & services 10Footpath enhancement/walkability 4Environment & development 2.5Social & affordable housing 2.3Maintain & increase green & open space 2.1

It is also worthy of note that the second highest aggregated extra comment was that ‘Council is doing a great job at health and wellbeing.’

Each of the identified factors across; MHWP Café Consult Findings, Combined Questionnaire Findings and Extra Comments Findings have been utilised to inform the priority areas within the MHWP.

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4. Service System Consultation

The following information documents findings from the MHWP Consultation Workshops undertaken with the:

Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Maroondah Community Safety Committee Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee

Findings of each workshop are documented separately and then as aggregated data presented as the Combined External Workshop Consultation Findings.

Additional to the Combined External Workshop Consultation Findings are the findings generated via the Council Plan Workshop, the Reconciliation Action Plan Workshop and throughout the Youth Consultation Program, reports on each of these consultation activities are included individually as appendices to this report.

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4.1 Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee09th March, 2017

Stakeholder Represented:The Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee consists of both community representative and agencies. Participating in the workshop were 5 community representatives and the following 4 agencies

EACH Multiple Sclerosis Neami National Maroondah City Council

There were 1o individuals participating in the consultation exercise, N=10. These individuals were split into 3 groups therefore the numbers below are representative of group responses ie. n=3

Multiple responses could be generated by each group.

1A) What are the key issues facing Maroondah in the future?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)

Isolation/Social Inclusion 3Homelessness 2Transport 1Safety 1Suicidal Ideation 1Depression/Anxiety 1Disability Housing 1Post School Disability Employment Programs

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1B & 2) What are the causes of the issues you identified & what can Council and Collaborators do to help solve these issues?

Issue Cause SolutionIsolation/Social inclusion

Overgrown gardens/ trip hazards for disabled/elderly, Expenses Low income/high rent, Lack of information about safe and accessible places & transport options, Level of health literacy, Accessibility to initiatives

Awareness campaign Re: overgrown gardens and hanging tress and the impact of this on mobility, therefore isolation, Go beyond minimum standards, Collaboration and innovation, Offer a wider range of social services. Offer a wider range of social services, More funding for Neighbourhood House, Collaborate with Irabina or similar support agencies to share spaces

Suicidal Ideation As aboveHomelessness Limited provision of 1 bedroom options, Affordability and

accessibilityEncourage in building scheme, Advocate for affordable housing, Develop/resource community hubs – meals – information, PVAW Programs, Collaborate to provide showering and laundry facilities

Transportation Distance to walk to things is too great Awareness campaign RE: Council BusSafety Lighting, Consider safety in design, Neighbourhood Watch, CCTVDisability Housing Funding, costs, aging family members Increase public supported housing, Retirement village for

disabilityPost School Disability Employment Programs

Not enough 1:1 support for people with a disability to gain employment

Offer more training, provided with a greater understanding of needs, Collaborate with business already operating to support disability

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3) What do you think should be the shared priorities for Council and Collaborators over the 2017/21 period?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)Isolation/Social Inclusion 3Homelessness 2Depression/Anxiety 1Safety 1Disability Housing 1Disability Employment 1

Isolation/Social inclusion and homelessness were identified, by members of the DAC, as the two top key issues and proposed shared priorities for Maroondah into the future. However, it was also highlighted by respondents that the other key issues identified all directly relate to both isolation and homelessness and as such an integrated approach to addressing the spectrum of factors involved was required.

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4.2 Maroondah Community Safety Committee06th March, 2017

Stakeholder Represented:Victoria Police Eastern Community Legal Centre Maroondah City CouncilEACH

There were 9 individuals participating in the consultation exercise, N=9. These individuals were split into 3 groups therefore the numbers below are representative of group responses ie. n=3

Multiple responses could be generated by each group.

1A) What are the key issues facing Maroondah in the future?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)

Family Violence 3Drugs & Alcohol 2Social Housing/Homelessness/Affordability

3

Young People 1Mental Health 1Development 1Healthy Aging 1

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1B & 2) What are the causes of the issues you identified & What can Council and Collaborators do to help solve these issues?

Issue Cause SolutionFamily Violence Drugs & alcohol, Poverty/Financial stress, Education,

Social participation, Gender inequity, GamblingBuild better partnership, Develop a MCC Gender Equity Policy, compulsory training for staff, Undertake an awareness and education campaign both internally & externally, Respectful Relationships in schools, target early year for attitude change initiatives, Primary, Secondary, and tertiary interventions

Drugs & Alcohol Lack of education, availability Let LGA’s have greater control over elements within planning scheme regarding supply of alcohol

Social Housing/Homelessness/ Affordability

Lack of social housing, Family Violence, Poverty, Mental health, Unemployment, Drugs & alcohol, Supply & demand, cost of housing

Developer contributions to social housing in all new developments, Financial schemes to help people entre the market, Planning controls, Quotas for affordable housing

Young People Risky behaviours Early identification of at risk young peopleMental Health Drugs & alcohol More support services/resources, Greater awareness/toleranceDevelopment Housing density, population increase, economic drivers Preserve neighbourhood character and heritage, Developer

contributions to social and affordable housingHealthy Aging Aging population Plan for the future and infrastructure required

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3) What do you think should be the shared priorities for Council and Collaborators over the 2017/21 period?

Whilst none of the Community Safety Committee respondents completed question three which focused on prioritising of the issues the groups did identify Family Violence and Social Housing/Homelessness/ Affordability as the two top key issues facing Maroondah into the future.

However, it was highlighted by respondents, as with the DAC respondents, that all of the key issues identified directly relate to each other. It was also highlighted that whilst diversity in design response is required an upstream approach to addressing the determinants of health is required, with a focus on planning controls.

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4.3 Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee07th March, 2017

Stakeholder Represented:Outer Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network Maroondah City CouncilOuter East Health & Community Support Alliance Wesley Mission VictoriaWomen’s Health East Community RepresentativeDepartment. Health & Human Services

There were 7 individuals participating in the consultation exercise, N=7 These individuals were split into 3 groups therefore the numbers below are representative of group responses ie. n=3.

Multiple responses could be generated by each group.

1A) What are the key issues facing Maroondah in the future?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)

Young People & Education 1PVAW/Gender Equity 2Cultural Inclusion 1Social & Affordable Housing 3Drug & Alcohol Harm Reduction 2Food Access 1Social Inclusiveness 1Obesity & Chronic Disease 1Gambling and links to Family Violence

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Livability 1

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1B & 2) What are the causes of the issues you identified & What can Council and Collaborators do to help solve these issues?

Issue Cause SolutionYoung People & Education

Socio-economic, lack of non-traditional options and need for alternative models

Data sharing & interpretation between stakeholders, Innovation, targeted cohorts, Social enterprise, student placement in growth industries, Council supporting women in business, succession planning tapping into young people, support for OELLEN

PVAW/Gender Equity ‘Bury head in the sand’ mentality, lack of awareness & engagement, power imbalance, underlying gender stereotypes

TFER, Council to model good GE behavior, supporting work to change attitudes in the community, service provision & integration where Council can play a role, Council to develop & implement a GE policy, Preventative work, Internal & external focus, develop a Maroondah PVAW Action Plan, promoting gender equity within sporting clubs

Cultural Inclusion Ingrained cultural naivety, lack of awareness & acknowledgement

RAP, Co-design & innovation, enhancing connections with targeted CALD communities, Promote & celebrate local culture, Diversity in Council employment practices, engaging with CALD population.

Social & Affordable Housing

Increased cost of housing, Reluctance to invite housing associations to provide low cost accommodation, Cultural perspectives

Advocate for more supply, Public & Private partnerships, mobilizing Council owned land for affordable housing projects, Eastern Access Affordable Housing Alliance, ensuring housing provided is well built and has disability access, enforce landscape plans, Update Councils’ Affordable Housing Strategy, Developer contributions

Drug & Alcohol Harm Reduction

Provisions be made within planning controls to address alcohol density, Decrease sporting club reliance on revenue from gambling & alcohol particularly in Council owned facilities, Preventative work with young people around alcohol/drugs

Food AccessSocial Inclusiveness People feeling disconnected, Discrimination, Mental

healthCommunity education, Demonstrating support of initiatives designed to address social inclusion, Supporting Material Aid providers

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Issue Cause SolutionObesity & Chronic Disease

Poor infrastructure e.g. lighting, perceptions of safety, Cost of access, Lifestyle choices, Poor/inappropriate nutrition, Electronic media, Sedentary lifestyle

DHHS work in partnership with Council & local agencies, Provisions be made within planning controls to address density of fast food outlets, Implement an Healthy Eating Internal Catering Policy, Healthy food options at Council events, Community education regarding healthy eating. Accessible and welcoming community facilities, Water stations, Bike paths, Physical activity audit, DHHS lead Regional Nutrition Network

Gambling and links to Family Violence

Provisions be made within planning controls to address gambling (EGM density), Do Maroondah Sporting Clubs take sponsorship $ from gambling, Review MCC Gambling Policy, consider link between gambling & FV

Livability Advocate for better public transport, Tree register/corridor of trees, Maintain public open space, Environmental sustainability initiatives

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3) What do you think should be the shared priorities for Council and Collaborators over the 2017/21 period?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)Young People & Education 1Cultural Inclusion 1Social & Affordable Housing 3Food Access 1PVAW & Gender Equity 2Planning Control amendments to address alcohol density 1Social Inclusion 1Obesity & Decreased Physical Activity 1Alcohol & Drugs & Gambling 1

Social and Affordable Housing and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Gender Equity were identified, by members of the Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee, as the two top key issues and proposed shared priorities for Maroondah into the future. However, again it was highlighted that many of the issues identified are interrelated and must not be considered in isolation.

It was also highlighted throughout the workshop that efforts directed towards enhancing municipal health and wellbeing must be collaborative, systemic and underpinned by collective impact principles.

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4.4 Combined External Stakeholder Workshop Consultation Findings

The following data is in relation to the combined findings generated throughout the three above external consultation workshops.

Group response rate Q1a, 1b & 2 N=9 Q3. N=6

1A) Collectively identified key issues facing Maroondah in the future?

Issue Group Response Rate (N=9)

Young People & Education 2PVAW/Family Violence/Gender Equity

5

Social/Affordable Housing & Homelessness

8

Drug & Alcohol Harm Reduction 4Isolation/Social Inclusiveness 5Livability 1Transport 1Safety 1Mental Health/Depression & Anxiety/Suicidal Ideation

3

Disability Employment Programs 1Development 1Healthy Aging 1Food Access 1Obesity & Chronic Disease 1Gambling 1

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Based on the combined External Workshop Consultation Findings the top 5 subject areas identified as key issues facing Maroondah into the future are:

88.8

55.555.5

44.4

33.3

Key Issues

Social/Affordable Housing PVAW Social InclusionD&A Mental Health

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1B & 2) Causes and respondents proposed solutions to collectively identified top 5 key issues facing Maroondah in the future.

Issue Cause SolutionSocial & Affordable Housing

Increased cost of housing, Reluctance to invite housing associations to provide low cost accommodation, Cultural perspectives, Lack of social housing, Family Violence, Poverty, Mental health, Unemployment, Drugs & alcohol, Supply & demand, cost of housing, Funding, costs, aging family members, Limited provision of 1 bedroom options, Affordability and accessibility

Advocate for more supply, Public & Private partnerships, mobilizing Council owned land for affordable housing projects, Eastern Access Affordable Housing Alliance, ensuring housing provided is well built and has disability access, enforce landscape plans, Update Councils’ Affordable Housing Strategy, amendments to planning controls, Developer contributions, Build better partnership, Increase public supported housing, Retirement village for disability, Encourage in building scheme, Advocate for affordable housing, Develop/resource community hubs – meals – information, Collaborate to provide showering and laundry facilities

PVAW/Gender Equity ‘Bury head in the sand’ mentality, lack of awareness & engagement, power imbalance, underlying gender stereotypes, Drugs & alcohol, Poverty/Financial stress, Education, Social participation, Gender inequity, Gambling

TFER, Council to model good GE behavior, supporting work to change attitudes in the community, service provision & integration where Council can play a role, Council to develop & implement a GE policy, Preventative work, Internal & external focus, develop a Maroondah PVAW Action Plan, promoting gender equity within sporting clubs, Provisions be made within planning controls to address gambling (EGM density), Do Maroondah Sporting Clubs take sponsorship $ from gambling, Review MCC Gambling Policy, consider link between gambling & FV, Build better partnership, Develop a MCC Gender Equity Policy, compulsory training for staff, Undertake an awareness and education campaign both internally & externally, Respectful Relationships in schools, target early year for attitude change initiatives, Primary, Secondary, and tertiary interventions, PVAW Programs

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Issues Causes SolutionIsolation/Social Inclusiveness

Ingrained cultural naivety, lack of awareness & acknowledgement, People feeling disconnected, Discrimination, Mental health, Overgrown gardens/ trip hazards for disabled/elderly, Expenses Low income/high rent, Lack of information about safe and accessible places & transport options, Level of health literacy, Accessibility to initiatives

RAP, Co-design & innovation, enhancing connections with targeted CALD communities, Promote & celebrate local culture, Diversity in Council employment practices, engaging with CALD population, Community education, Demonstrating support of initiatives designed to address social inclusion, Supporting Material Aid providers, Awareness campaign Re: overgrown gardens and hanging tress and the impact of this on mobility, therefore isolation, Go beyond minimum standards, Collaboration and innovation, Offer a wider range of social services. Offer a wider range of social services, More funding for Neighbourhood House, Collaborate with Irabina or similar support agencies to share spaces

Drug & Alcohol Harm Reduction

Lack of education, availability Provisions be made within planning controls to address alcohol density, Decrease sporting club reliance on revenue from gambling & alcohol particularly in Council owned facilities, Preventative work with young people around alcohol/drugs, Let LGA’s have greater control over elements within planning scheme regarding supply of alcohol,

Mental Health/Depression/Anxiety Suicidal Ideation

Drugs & alcohol More support services/resources, Greater awareness/tolerance

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3) Collectively identified shared priorities for Council and Collaborators over the 2017/21 period

Issue Group Response Rate (N=6)Social & Affordable Housing 6PVAW & Gender Equity 2Isolation/Social Inclusiveness 5Drug & Alcohol Harm 1Mental Health/Depression/Anxiety Suicidal Ideation

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Based on the combined External Workshop Consultation Findings the top 5 subject areas were identified as what should be shared priorities for Council and its partners:

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33.3

83.3

16.6

16.6

Shared Priorities

Social & Affordable Housing PVAW/Gender Equity Isolation/Social InclusionDrugs & Alcohol Mentalh Health

In collating and analysing the findings from the MHWP External Stakeholder Consultation Workshops a number of shared priorities emerged. These are as follows:

Priorities1. Social & Affordable Housing2. Isolation/Social Inclusiveness3. PVAW & Gender Equity4. Drug & Alcohol Harm5. Mental Health/Depression/Anxiety Suicidal Ideation

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4.5 Internal Stakeholder Workshop Consultation Findings03rd April, 2017

Departments Represented:Assets Planning, Health and Local LawsCommunications & Marketing Finance & GovernanceCommunity Services LeisureHuman Resources Integrated PlanningBusiness & Development Information TechnologyRevenue, property & Customer Service

There were 24 individuals participating in the consultation exercise, N=24. These individuals were split into 5 groups therefore the numbers below are representative of group responses ie. n=5

Multiple responses could be generated by each group.

1A) What are the key issues facing Maroondah in the future?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)

Inclusivity/Diversity & Access 3Mental Health/Anxiety/Hoarding 2Social & Affordable Housing 3Environment, Climate Change & Infrastructure

3

Disaster Management 1PVAW/Gender Equity 2Drug & Alcohol Misuse 1Ageing Population 1Increasing Population 2Liveability 1Growth of female participation in AFL & cricket

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Based on the combined group responses from the Internal Workshop Consultation Findings the top 6 subject areas (due to equal response rates across the bottom 3) identified as key issues facing Maroondah into the future are:

60%

60%

60%

40%

40%

40%

Key Issues

Social/Affordable Housing Environment/Infrastructure Social InclusionPVAW Increasing Popultaion Mental Health

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1B & 2) What are the causes of the issues you identified? (talks to actions) & What can Council and Collaborators do to help solve these issues?

Issue Cause SolutionInclusivity, Diversity & Access

Rapidly changing demographic within a context of long term cultural & social stability, physical barriers for aged & disabled, Activities designed for specific groups i.e. not integrated, Too much focus on local areas as opposed to neighbouring municipalities, High density living, Technology/social media, Feeling of being time poor, Settlement programs/known cultural locations, Influenced by community support agencies

Greater partnerships across areas within Council, Greater partnerships with business & community groups, arts projects in Town Square precinct targeting marginalized groups, Undertaken regional projects, Master planning must integrate social & cultural planners at the beginning, Place planning and management, Council building capacity of community organisations to undertake activities, Joint visits to community members in need with other services, Promote Council partnerships to the community, Plan collaboratively with neighbouring Councils, Individualised approach, Provide more opportunities to build capacity & strength internally & with collaborators, Focus on schools programs, Infrastructure & community support enhancement for refugees, Multi-purpose facilities as a part of asset renewal, Master planning e.g. Croydon Civic Master Plan, Increase communication between Service Areas

Mental Health/Anxiety/Hoarding Hoarding

Mental health issues, lack of awareness, Medical issues/causes, Poor preparation for realities of life (young people), Financial stress, High expectations from society & self, Family disconnect

Eastern collaborations, State Government advocacy, Increase skills & knowledge of staff in direct service delivery positions, Increase knowledge of current programs to understand mental health, Consider language used, Build resilience, coping skills & connections, Work collaboratively with the service system, Position Council as experts in wellness

Social & Affordable Housing for vulnerable populations

Legislation, supply V’s demand, population increase Eastern collaborations, State Government advocacy, Planning/legislation amendments

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Issue Cause SolutionEnvironment, Climate Change & Infrastructure

Domestic waste water, storm water, pollution, Properties not connected to sewer/aged & faulty septic systems, Limited interdepartmental processes- Planning/Building/Health, Lack of green space, increased population & dwelling density, Increasing frequency & severity of extreme weather events & longer range climate impacts

Master planning to account for increased open space, Increase walking paths, bike tracks & lighting, Developer contributions for good quality open space, Street scape improvements, Greening the Greyfields- strategic plan for Council purchase of land,Increase systemic thinking within Council in regards to climate change, help community build capacity to deal with impacts of climate change, Lead an EMR LGA emergency Management Partnership Emergency Relief Centre Project

Disaster ManagementFamily Violence & Child Abuse

Gender inequity, financial stress, lack of resilience in dealing with stress, Drugs & alcohol, Gambling, Education

Improve tertiary support networks, create awareness, Greater collaboration/partnerships, Preventative programs

Drug & Alcohol Misuse Financial pressures, Family breakdown, Lack of support, Social peer influences, Socio-economic constraints

Collaboration with all agencies so we complement each other, Provide housing, Support referral services, Draw upon external expertise

Ageing Population People living longer, profile of community Infrastructure planning, Provide a greater choice in housing options, Promote social networks

Increasing Population Services, Property supply, High density development Better design standards, Improve building standards eg. Aging population that can’t afford heating/leading to illness, Provide better open space/more of it/better quality, Evidence informed long term planning, Diversity in recreational activities,

Liveability Risk of decreased liveability due to poor planning and acknowledgement of the interconnection between social, built, economic and natural environment on health and wellbeing outcomes

Evidence informed decision making captured with policy, procedure & practice

Growth of female participation in AFL & cricket

Change in participation in sporting choices, shift in thinking around ‘male’ V/s ‘female’ sporting persuits

Need infrastructure to accommodate female friendly facilities, Partnerships use of facilities, Regional coalition and plan for sporting facilities

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3) What do you think should be the shared priorities for Council and Collaborators over the 2017/21 period?

Issue Group Response Rate (n)Inclusivity, Diversity & Access 3Social & Affordable Housing 2Promoting Wellness 1Service Demand 3Environment, Climate Change & Infrastructure 5PVAW/Gender Equity 2

Based on the combined group responses from the Internal Workshop Consultation Findings the top 5 subject areas identified as what should be shared priorities for Council and its partners are:

100%

60%

60%

40%

40%

Shared Priorities

Environmnet/Infrastructure Social Inclusion Service DemandPVAW/Gender Equity Social/Affordable Housing

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In collating and analysing the findings from the MHWP External Stakeholder Consultation Workshops a number of shared priorities, principles, populations and proposed ways forward clearly and consistently emerged.

These are as follows:

Priorities1. Environment/Climate Change & Infrastructure2. Inclusivity/Diversity & Access3. Service Demand4. Social & Affordable Housing5. PVAW & Gender Equity

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5. Overall Consultation Program Combined Priority Identification

The following table depicts the rate at which priority areas were identified across aggregated data sets generated via the MHWP Consultation Program.

Source External Workshop

Internal Workshop

Council Plan Workshop

RAP Workshop

Youth Consultation Program

Café Consult

Survey Responses

Additional Comments Opportunities

Rate of Aggregated Response

PrioritySocial & Affordable Housing

5/8

Inclusivity, Diversity & Access

6/8

PVAW & Gender Equity

2/8

Drug & Alcohol Harm 1/8Mental & Physical Health

4/8

Environment/Climate Change, Infrastructure - Liveability

7/8

Service Demand 1/8Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment

3/8

Transport 1/8

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Based on the overall aggregated rate of identification, the top five priorities are as follows:

1. Environment/Climate Change & Infrastructure - Liveability2. Inclusivity, Diversity & Access3. Social & Affordable Housing4. Mental & Physical Health5. Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment

It is important to note that PVAW & Gender Equity ranked at priority 3 and 5 across the health and wellbeing Service System specific consultation workshops and that as a municipality Maroondah has the third highest rate per 100,000 population of family violence incidents in the EMR and the highest rate of alcohol related family violence by persons, 18-24 years. These factors have all been accounted for in the final determination of the MHWP 2017-2021 Priority Areas (refer to Combined Evidence Determination of Priorities).

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6. Combined Evidence Determination of Priorities & Summary

6.1 Combined Evidence Determination of PrioritiesIn combining all findings generated throughout both the MHWP Consultation Program and the Municipal Scan the final determination of priority areas are as follows:

MHWP Outcome Domain Priority Areas1. Healthy & Well

2040 Domains: Safe Healthy & Active

Alcohol, Other Drugs & TobaccoMental, Physical & Sexual Health

2. Safe & Secure

2040 Domains: Safe Healthy & Active

Social & Affordable Housing PVAW, Gender Equity & Elder AbuseGambling

3. Capacity to Participate

2040 Domains: Prosperous & Learning Well Governed & Empowered

Education, Lifelong Learning & Employment

4. Connected to Culture & Community

2040 Domains: Inclusive & Diverse Vibrant & Culturally Rich

Inclusivity, Diversity & Access

5. Liveable

2040 Domains: Accessible & Connected Clean, Green & Sustainable Attractive Thriving & Well Built

Environment, Climate Change & Infrastructure

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6.2 Summary

In addition to the identified priorities that emerged throughout the MHWP evidence base a number of principles, populations and proposed ways forward clearly and consistently emerged.

PrinciplesIntegrated planning and implementation Collaboration & Co-designSystemic thinking Council as a leaderInnovation Population health planningUpstream solutions Asset/strength based approachCollective impact

PopulationsYoung People Older PeopleDisadvantaged and Vulnerable People Culturally & Linguistically diverse peopleAboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People

Proposed Ways ForwardStakeholders clearly articulated throughout the consultation process that Council, in collaboration with the wider service system and relevant stakeholders need to consider the issues that impact upon, both individual and community level, health and wellbeing in an integrated and systemic manner. That a population health planning approach is required as is a collective impact approach.

It was also very clearly articulated by respondents that whilst diversity in response design is required and that Council has an important role to play in direct service provision, an upstream approach is essential to making meaningful and significant progress in enhancing health and wellbeing outcomes across the municipality.

Respondents called for policy development and review, that lead to planning control and Muncipal Strategic Statement amendments, specifically in relation to addressing homelessness, social and affordable housing along with alcohol and gaming machine density, all of which are areas that directly relate to the five identified shared priority areas.

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7. Appendix

7.1 Stakeholder Workshops Engagement Report Council Plan 2017-2021

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7.2 Maroondah Reconciliation Action Plan Consultation Program Findings 2017

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7.3 Youth Strategy Consultation Program 5 Stand Out Areas from Evidence Base 2017

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7.4 Municipal Scan

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