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DUBBO CITY COUNCIL
SOCIAL PLAN
2014/2015
Social Plan 2014/2015
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CONTENTS
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Executive Summary
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2.
Children
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2.1 Long Day Care
2.2 Family Day Care
2.3 Pre School
2.4 Vacation Care
2.5 Playgroups
2.6 Orana Early Childhood Intervention
2.7 Immunisation
2.8 Toy library
2.9 Library
2.10 Playgrounds
2.11 Services Directory
2.12 After School Hours Care
2.13 Communities for Children
2.14 Brighter Futures Program
2.15 Education
2.16 Strategies, Performance Targets and Actions
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Young People
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3.1 Youth and the Community
3.2 Existing services for young people
3.3 Needs/Issues/Gaps relating to young people
3.3.1 Employment
3.3.2 Recreation/Activities
3.3.3 Education
3.3.4 Health
3.3.5 Homelessness/Accommodation
3.3.6 Transport
3.3.7 Youth anti social behaviour and crime
3.3.8 Public space and youth image
3.3.9 Coordination of services and access issues
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Women
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4.1. Services for Women
4.2. Violence Against Women
4.3. Strategies, Performance Targets and Actions
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5.
Older People
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5.1 Aged Accommodation
5.2 Senior Citizens Group
5.3 University of the Third Age
5.4 Recreation Activities
5.5 HACC Services
5.6 Community Visitors Scheme
5.7 Community Aged Care Packages
5.8 Community Seniors Activities Programme
5.9 Dubbo Ageing Strategy
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People with Disabilities
6.1 Dubbo City Council Community Services Committee
6.2 The Delivery of Disability Services
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Aboriginal People
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
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7.10
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Aboriginal Representation
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Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Party (DACWP) 48
Dubbo Koori Interagency Network (DKIN)
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Health/Well being
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Employment
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Elders Groups
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Housing
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Legal
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Children’s Services
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Strategies, Performance Targets and Actions
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People From Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse Backgrounds
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General Issues
9.1 Community Safety and Law and Order
9.2 Attraction of Qualified/Professional Staff to Dubbo
9.3 Hospitals
9.3.1 Dubbo Base Hospital
9.3.2 Dubbo Private Hospital
9.3.3 Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service
9.4 Respite Care
9.5 Dubbo Health Council
9.6 Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
9.7 Road safety
9.8 Transport
9.9 Men’s Issues
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9.10 Mental Health
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Dubbo Local Government Area Demographics
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10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
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10.11
Introduction
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Map of Dubbo
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Population Structure by Age Group/Area (tables and graphs) 83
Population Structure by Age Group/Gender (table)
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Population Growth 1971 - 2006 (table and graph)
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Changes in Population Age Structure 1981 – 2006
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Population Projections (table and graph)
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Labour Force Status
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Employment by Age/Industry/Sex
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Weekly Individual Income by Age/Sex
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Family Composition and number of children in Household
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1.
Executive Summary
Dubbo City Council has previously produced Social Plans in 1989, 1994,
1996, 1998, and annually from 2000. Council resolved during 2000 to review
the Social Plan annually. This Social Plan therefore represents the 2014/2015
Plan, which will operate for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. This Plan
has been prepared by Council’s Social Services Branch, within the
Community Services Division.
The broad aims and objectives of the Dubbo Social Plan are to:
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Identify the socio demographic characteristics of the Dubbo population;
Identify the existing social services and community facilities within Dubbo;
Identify the social needs of the population;
Assess the adequacy of existing social services and community facilities
in satisfying the needs of the present and future population;
Identify any potential or emerging problems with social services and
identify solutions to prevent or rectify these problems;
Recommend a strategy for the provision by the appropriate body of new or
improved social services and community facilities.
The 2014/2015 Dubbo Social Plan has adopted the seven (7) target groups
identified in the Department of Local Government’s Social/Community
Planning and Reporting Guidelines, namely, Children, Young People, Women,
Older People, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal People and People from
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds. In addition the Plan has a
General Issues Section as well as a detailed section on the Dubbo Local
Government Area demographics. Strategies, Performance Targets and
Actions relating to the different target groups are scattered throughout the
Plan however, Section 11 (Pages 111 to 122) provides a summary of all the
Strategies, Performance Targets and Actions of the Plan.
As part of the consultation in the preparation of the 2014/2015 Social Plan,
advice was sought from service providers and organisations identified with
each of the seven (7) target groups.
The Dubbo Community is facing some challenges especially in the four (4)
areas of young people, aged services and facilities, health care and people
with a disability.
Dubbo’s demographics (2011 Census) show an increase in growth in the
children and young people groups. They also show growth in the 40 years
plus age groups from 1981 to 2011. The projected growth in the 65 years plus
group indicates that there will be an increase from the existing 14.2% of total
population to 26% of total population in 2051. Further consideration needs to
be shown to services to accommodate this projected growth.
The responsibility for the implementation of the 2014/2015 Social Plan lies
with Council’s Community Services Division. Quarterly reports will be provided
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to Council’s Community Services Committee on implementation progress.
Council’s 2014/2015 Delivery Program has indicated the requirement for the
Dubbo Social Plan to be reviewed by June 2015 for the period 2015/2016.
Integrated Planning and Reporting was implemented in Dubbo from 1 July
2012. The aims of Integrated Planning are to improve integration of various
statutory planning and reporting processes, strengthen Council’s strategic
focus through stronger community engagement and consultation and to
streamline the reporting process. Council will continue to undertake the
preparation of a Social Plan but it will not form part of the Integrated Plan.
Throughout the Social Plan some abbreviations have been used for the titles
of Council staff. The following are these abbreviations and their full wording:DOCS
MSS
RSO
MCU
DOS
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Director Community Services
Manager Social Services
Road Safety Officer
Manager Cultural Centre
Director Organisational Services
J Watts
MANAGER SOCIAL SERVICES
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2.
CHILDREN
2.1 Long Day Care
2.2 Family Day Care
2.3 Pre School
2.4 Vacation Care
2.5 Playgroups
2.6 Orana Early Childhood Intervention
2.7 Immunisation
2.8 Toy library
2.9 Library
2.10 Playgrounds
2.11 Services Directory
2.12 After School Hours Care
2.13 Communities for Children
2.14 Brighter Futures Program
2.15 Education
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Long Day Care
Dubbo has a 0 – 4 years old child population of 3,082 (2011 Census data).
There are 854 places for children in long day childcare centres, which is a
ratio of 3.6 children to each child care place.
The Centres and their numbers are as follows:Rainbow Cottage
Peppercorn
Multipurpose Allira Gathering Association
Stepping Stones
Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre
Good Start Early Learning Wheelers Lane Dubbo
Playmates Cottage
Good Start Early Learning Cobra Street Dubbo
Little Learners Long Day Care and Preschool
Good Start Early Learning Dubbo Baird Drive
Orana Gardens Childcare Centre
Dubbo Early Learning Centre
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Most Centres report that they have adequate children to fill the places
available. Centres report strong demand and large waiting lists for the 0 to 2
years age group, with smaller waiting lists for the 3 to 5 years age group.
2.2
Family Day Care
The Dubbo Family Day Care Scheme is sponsored by Dubbo City Council and
is funded by Dubbo City Council and the Commonwealth Government based
on current utilisation rates. In Home Care is also available for parents in
Dubbo. This is an extension of traditional family day care where children are
cared for in their own homes by Educators approved by Dubbo Family Day
Care. Ongoing advertising campaigns continue to see additional Educators
registered. Advertising campaigns need to be undertaken on a regular basis
to promote the Family Day Care Scheme as a provider of quality child care.
The aim of these campaigns is to attract more children and Educators.
Since January 2014 the scheme has been operating under the changes to
Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law that came into
effect on that day. These changes have impacted the number of children each
educator is permitted to care for.
The new ratio of children cared for by Educators is one (1) FDC Educator to
seven (7) children with a maximum of four (4) children not yet attending
school. Immediate impacts on scheme was a reduction in Network support
funding and revenue from Administration Levy.
Educators implemented fee increases to help compensate for loss of income
with the reduction in places able to be offered. Educator fee increases ranged
between 12% and 15% and did not result in families leaving our service to
obtain child care with other Children’s Services in Dubbo.
The scheme focused on educator recruitment to assist families being
displaced by the ratio changes to still be able to access care with the scheme.
The scheme has had a 28% decrease in EFT in February 2014 since the ratio
changes came into being.
Currently 80% of registered educators hold a minimum qualification of
Certificate III in Childrens Services, all others are enrolled and working
towards this qualification to meet the regulatory requirements.
Prospective Educators are advised of the qualification requirement upon
initial enquiry regarding becoming a registered educator.
2.3
Pre School
Dubbo has two pre schools, namely, the Dubbo and District Pre School and
the Dubbo West Pre School. Both Pre Schools report that they have no
vacancies and large waiting lists. The Schools report no major difficulties other
than the ongoing lack of funding to implement the quality of care and level of
service they would wish, particularly for low income families. A 20 place Pre
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School also operates in the grounds of Dubbo West Primary School. The
Dubbo Christian School has a Prep School for preschool aged children.
Dubbo and District Pre School also operate an outreach Centre in the grounds
of Buninyong Public School.
2.4
Vacation Care
Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre operates one (1) in central Dubbo at their office
in Gipps Street Dubbo. A total of sixty (60) places are available. The children
participate in a range of activities and excursions. The centre is very popular
and is usually fully booked for holiday care.
Northcott Disability Services offer a Vacation Care Program for special needs
children.
2.5
Playgroups
Dubbo has thirteen (13) playgroups including five (5) in rural areas of Dubbo
servicing approximately 500 children per week. Council needs to publicise the
playgroups at every opportunity particularly in any literature and at any places
frequented by new residents to Dubbo. Council allows the playgroups to
advertise their services on the Dubbo City Council City website.
MyTime, a playgroup for children with disabilities or chronic medical condition
has been established at the Riverside Church.
2.6
Orana Early Childhood Intervention
The Orana Early Childhood Intervention Service is located in West Dubbo and
provides educational and therapy services to children aged 0 to 6 years old
who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children are referred to
the centre and have to meet criteria to be accepted into the program. The
Manager of the centre reports that the centre is at its maximum capacity with a
waiting list for service.
Partial funding is received from the Federal
Government (Intervention Support program) and State Government (Family &
Community Services-Ageing Disability & Home Care). More funding is
needed to assist all children who need the services. Dubbo City Council will
link with the centre and funding bodies to assist in any planning processes
that can facilitate allocation of more resources.
2.7
Immunisation
Dubbo City Council currently operates monthly immunisation clinics free of
charge at the Dubbo Civic Centre on the third Wednesday of each month.
Clinic times cover 10 am to 5.30 pm. These times have been set to allow easy
access by working and non-working parents. A local doctor, early childhood
health centres and the public hospital can also administer immunisation.
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Council also provides a letter reminder system to ensure parents don’t forget
to immunise their children.
Dubbo City Council undertook a survey of all school children entering
kindergarten in 1998 to ascertain the level of complete immunisation. The
survey revealed that 77% of children were fully immunised. Surveys have
been undertaken each year since and the survey result for 2013 was 97% - a
significant increase on the 1998 result.
There is a Western NSW Local Health Network Immunisation Advisory
Committee established to deal with immunisation issues. This Committee
includes representatives of the Centre for Population Health, Western NSW
Medicare Local, Child and Family Health Service, the Aboriginal Medical
Service, Multipurpose Allira Gathering Association, the Aboriginal community
and local government. The Director of Community Services represents Dubbo
City Council on this Committee. Immunisation is an ongoing public health
issue for children and Council and the Western NSW Local Health Network
have ongoing review strategies in place to improve immunisation coverage
levels.
2.8
Toy Library
The Orana Toy Library operates from the basement of the Dubbo Branch
library building in Talbragar Street. The scheme currently has a membership
of 60 families and operates from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesdays and
Saturdays. Volunteers staff the Centre - each parent guaranteeing to
undertake a certain number of volunteer hours at the Centre as a condition of
membership. The availability of volunteers to work at the Library and the cost
of joining are the two main areas that appear to be barriers to expanding
membership and resources at the Library. A possible solution to these issues
may be to target new residents and visitors to Dubbo, particular those with
young children. Council publicises the Library in its regular brochures,
reports, promotions and website.
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Library
The Macquarie Regional Library - Dubbo Branch offers activities to service the
specific needs of children in Dubbo. This service includes story time, special
children’s activities and events at the library and a dedicated children’s section
in the library. This service is operating effectively and is well received by the
parents and children.
2.10
Playgrounds
Section 94 Open Space Contributions Plan,
1999, (is currently under review) seeks
embellishment of public open space by
subdivision. This provision is intended to
which was adopted by Council in
to include a provision for the
the developers at the time of
ensure that new developments
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provide developed open space (including playgrounds) for the occupants of
these new subdivisions.
This provision will assist in ensuring that park and playground developments
keep pace with the City’s residential growth. The ongoing maintenance and
upgrading of playground equipment is an issue, which must be addressed.
The need to maintain existing and new playgrounds in a safe and useable
condition and to provide at least some accessible play equipment will not only
be ongoing but will expand in quantum as the city continues to grow.
Recent community needs surveys also highlight the obvious need for the
provision of shade associated with children’s playgrounds, along with the
provision of more toilet facilities. The cost of doing so is well beyond the
capacity of the Parks and Landcare Division’s budget to fund these additional
facilities. Where possible the Parks and Landcare Division attempts to utilise
natural shade rather than the installation of shade structures. One of the
ongoing issues of erecting shade structures (especially shade sails) is the
ongoing vandalism that we experience.
It is therefore recommended Council should confirm its commitment to the
provision of additional funds in the Parks and Landcare budgets for the
ongoing maintenance of playgrounds and playground equipment; the
provision of much needed shade structures; additional toilet facilities for
existing and future playgrounds; for the staged provision of accessible play
equipment. When considering replacement of playgrounds, new more
accessible play elements are included to cater for those with spectrum
disabilities.
As mentioned earlier Council makes use of the Section 94 open Space
Contributions for a variety of projects throughout the City. An example of this
is the new playground installed in Delroy in 2013/2014. This playground is a
“regional” standard playground with a total cost of around $200,000. The
Section 94 contributions can only be utilised for new developments as a result
of population increase (which is the case in West Dubbo) and not for
maintenance and upgrading of existing facilities.
Council has developed the Regional Recreation precinct in Victoria Park. The
Precinct is a multi-faceted project that includes the Skate Park, an Action
Sport Park, an Equal Access Playground, Equal Access Car Park, Interactive
Adult Zone and Fitness Centre.
Council now has 3 playgrounds that promote inclusive play. The first is the
Victoria Park Playground or “Livvii’s Place” constructed in 2006, the Mona
Berruex Park (aka South Dubbo Park) that was installed in March 2013 and
the Delroy Parklands Playground installed in 2014. Over the next 6 years
there will be 9 playgrounds replaced. It is intended to install disability
accessible play equipment into all of these.
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Within the Horticultural Services budget (capital) the following playgrounds
have been earmarked for replacement:
2014/15
Buckingham Drive Playground
Manera Heights Playground
2015/16
Daphne Park
2016/17
Elston Park Playground
2017/18
Wahroonga Park Playground
2018/19
Muller Park
2019/20
Macquarie Lions Park
Theressa Maliphant Park
Elston Park also has playground facilities along with a water themed activity
area.
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Services Directory
Council’s City website is available to detail children’s services. The Dubbo
Neighbourhood Centre has a printed and web based Community Directory
and. This Directory has an updated Children’s Directory.
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After School Hours Care
The Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc. operates two (2) after school hours
care centres - one (1) at St. Laurence’s School in Fitzroy St., with sixty (60)
available places and one (1) in central Dubbo at their office in Gipps Street
Dubbo, with sixty (60) available places. The Centres provide a safe
environment with quality care.
The children participate in a program (Active After School Communities) for
three hours each week provided by the Australian Sports Commission.
A service is conducted at the Orana Heights Primary School. This scheme is
managed by a group of parents of children attending that school.
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2.13. Communities for Children
The Communities for Children initiative is funded through Family and
Community Services and Indigenous Affairs as part of the Commonwealth
Government's Stronger Families and Communities Strategy. Communities for
Children is aiming to achieve better development and health outcomes for 012 year olds, recognising that a healthier early childhood will impact on later
social outcomes.
The Communities for Children model places a strong emphasis on community
and agency involvement in planning, participation and evaluation of projects.
For Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington the Coordinator, or Facilitating Partner
is CentaCare Wilcannia Forbes.
The Manager Social Services is a member of this Committee.
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The Brighter Futures Program
The Brighter Futures Program is a voluntary targeted program funded by
Family & Community Services. It is designed for families encountering
problems that impact on their ability to care for children. The program provides
families with the necessary support and services to help prevent an escalation
of the problems they are facing.
The Program aims to prevent the onset of future problems such as child
abuse, neglect or emotional behavioural problems, and to promote the
necessary conditions for a child’s healthy development. It aims to achieve 3
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To promote health development in children
To promote strong, functional, and well supported families, and
To prevent child abuse and neglect in participating families
Family and Community Services manage the Program and has a team
dedicated to its operation. The Department also refers some cases to Uniting
Care Burnside.
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Education
The Department of Education and Training operates nine primary schools in
Dubbo, the primary schools include Ballimore Public School, Eumungerie
Public School, Wongarbon Public School, Buninyong Public School (also
offers services for students with Moderate or Severe Intellectual Disabilities),
Dubbo Public School, Dubbo North Public School, Dubbo West Public School,
South Primary and Orana Heights Public School. All of these cater for
Kindergarten to Year 6 students with the exception of Dubbo West Public
School which also includes a preschool.
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The Mian School is also operated by the Department of Education and
Training in Dubbo. The School offers alternative programs for students from
Years 5 to 10.
Dubbo is also serviced by eight non-government primary and secondary
schools: St Marys Primary School, St Laurence's Primary School, St Pius X
Primary School, St John’s College, Burrabadine Community School, Dubbo
Christian School and Macquarie Anglican Grammar School.
The Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) conducts a number of art classes
and experiences aimed at developing an appreciation and awareness of art
and culture in children. ‘Minimakers’ is a free weekly drop-in class for preschool children and carers; it includes an exhibition focus that encourages
exploration of the gallery and museum. Art Gang and the School Holiday
Workshops are paid-for workshops using local artists that stimulate young
minds and increase visual arts skills and appreciation.
The WPCC also hosts a Children’s Gallery, which focuses on exhibitions
suitable for a range of young visitors, from primary school through to late
teens. This space is often supported by a public programme geared towards
the target audience. Entry to the Children’s Gallery is free.
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Strategy
Performance Target
Actions(Statement of Means)
Children residing in and The percentage of children fully Hold twelve (12) immunisation clinics per annum.
visiting Dubbo have access to immunised is at least 97%.
a range of quality care,
educational, health and social
facilities and services.
Maintain membership of the Western NSW Local
Health
Network
Immunisation
Advisory
Committee.
No decrease in the availability of Maintain membership of the Communities For
child care places in Dubbo
Children Committee.
Monitor the availability of State And Federal
Government capital and recurrent funding for
additional preschool places.
Encourage more participation by community
groups in events held for children.
Promotion of the need for the community to
support families by participating in family fun days.
Monitor funding availability for accessible
playground equipment.
Monitor child care places.
Monitor impact of Family Day Care ratio changes.
Develop strategies for Family Day Care to recruit
more Educators.
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When
Monthly
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3. YOUNG PEOPLE
3.1
3.2
3.3
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3.3.5
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3.4
Youth and the Community
Existing services for young people
Needs/Issues/Gaps relating to young people
Employment
Recreation/Activities
Education
Health
Homelessness/Accommodation
Transport
Youth anti social behaviour and crime
Public space and youth image
Coordination of services and access issues
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Youth and the Community
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According to the NSW Department of Local Government’s Social and
Community Planning and Reporting Manual, young people are defined as
those aged between 12 and 24 years.
Young people are an integral part of the broader community. They have much
to contribute and have as much right to inclusion in social planning and
service provision as does any other group in the community. Council strives
to take a positive and supportive stand on youth, and broader community
issues, which reflect an acceptance of young people as part of the wider
community.
Council’s role is to affirm the place of young people as valued members of the
community and bring understanding of the social, cultural and environmental
factors impacting on young people’s lives. Council also has a role in
identifying the needs facing young people in the community and developing
strategies for meeting these needs.
To achieve a holistic approach toward young people the following ten (10)
areas are recommended:
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a stronger focus on area planning and local service provision;
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assist in the provision of more equitable distribution of youth
services and facilities within the community;
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youth consultation, participation in the design, planning and
management of policies, services and public facilities;
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recreation provisions for young people;
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active recreational space;
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health and well being;
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youth and family support;
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education, training and employment;
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housing and homelessness; and
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crime prevention
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A community that values young people recognises the role of young people
and values their contribution.
3.2
Existing Services for Young People
Council Services
Dubbo City Council’s current role in its response to young people’s needs is
through the provision of:
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Parks and Playing Fields
Library services with specific collections/resources aimed at young
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Cycle ways / BMX track
Multi–sport court
Well patronised Skate Park facilities and activities
Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre
Youth Development Officer
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
WPCC art classes and events
Operation of a Youth Council
Coordination and funding for annual Youth Week activities
Supporting various youth events throughout the year
Coordination of youth music events organising Committee “Dubbo Rock
Up”
In general it would appear that limited provision of formal facilities and
services for young people exists, although there are many community based
groups who offer activities and programs.
Community Based Services
The following is a list of services in the community of Dubbo which work with
young people:
 Centrelink
 Charles Sturt University
 Dubbo Community Drug Action Team
 Dubbo Family Support Service
 Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre - Youth Outreach Counsellor, Child Youth
and Family Worker, The Safe Aboriginal Youth Patrol Program
 Dubbo PCYC
 Dubbo TAFE
 Dubbo Youth Foundation
 Dubbo Youth Interagency Network
 Family Planning NSW (Rural Centre)
 Western NSW Local Health District (WNLHD)
 Families and Community Services, NSW
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Mission Australia Community Services - Dubbo Leadership and Cultural
Development Program, Post Release Support Program, HASI2, Youth
Connections, Resource and Recovery Program.
 Midnite Cafe
 Families and Community Services, Community Services
 NSW Department of Juvenile Justice
 Red Cross Youth services
 UnitingCare Burnside – DOORWAYS, Reconnect, Child & Family
Team, Community Placement Program, Family Referral Service
 Other employment and training providers
 Young Carers NSW
 Western College
 Carewest
 Centacare Wilcannia Forbes and Bathurst
A full list of services with contact details can also be found on the Youth
Services Directory at http://mycommunitypoint.com.au/Directory.aspx?id=dyc
Structured sporting activities are provided through a wide range of sporting
associations at a range of sports venues. There is also a range of voluntary
agencies such as Scouts, Guides, music, drama, dance, art/culture and
church based youth groups that work to support young people in the
community.
Notes relating to item 3.2
Youth Council
Dubbo City Council operates a youth council comprising of up to 25
community members with representation from each of the high schools, other
educational institutions and the community. Members are aged between 12
and 25 years. Council provides secretarial, management and financial support
to the Youth Council. Youth Council provides input to the Dubbo City Council
Delivery Program/Budget/Annual Operating Plan, provides a forum to discuss
youth issues and raises the profile of young people in the community. Youth
Council provides a verbal report to Council twice per annum.
3.3
Needs/Issues/Gaps Relating to Young People
Provided below is a summary of issues relating to young people in Dubbo that
have been identified by a number of sources including:
 The Youth Action Project 2003 completed by the Dubbo Neighbourhood
Centre.
 Aboriginal Youth Forum 2003 held by The Dubbo Aboriginal Community
Working Party
 Focus group held with Youth Service Providers run by Dubbo City
Council 2005
 Consultation with Dubbo Youth Interagency Network, Ongoing
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Consultation with Dubbo City Youth Council, Ongoing
A youth recreation survey conducted by the Youth Development Officer,
Dubbo City Council 2013
 2009 Dubbo City Youth Council Youth Week Survey
 General consultations with service providers and young people
throughout 2012
The Family and Community Services Department (FACS) workforce has
increased over the last few years from 16 Caseworkers to 36. This expansion
will better enable them to respond to the demand of child protection reports.
Also supporting the at risk members of the community since the implantation
of the Keeping Them Safe legislation is a range of wellbeing units that are
designed to refer members of public to services that can support them such as
Uniting Care Burnsides Family Referral Service. This service supports clients
in finding services or support in the community to help at risk or the
disadvantaged to overcome or manage issues that they face themselves or
their families.
The Housing Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI 2) is a partnership
between FACS and the Western NSW Local Health District. The program
aims to assist people with mental health problems or low levels of psychiatric
disability to participate in community life, maintain successful tenancies and
improve their quality of life. The program is managed by Mission Australia
and the Richmond Fellowship in Dubbo.
3.3.1 Employment
Unemployment can have serious consequences for both young people and
the community including:
- Lack of economic independence
- Young people suffering low self esteem
- Boredom and frustration amongst young people leading to a potential
increase in both crime and suicide
- The loss of young people’s skills
- Poverty
The 2011 Census reveals that for the 15-19 year age group 738 males were
employed either full time or part time whilst 113 were unemployed. This is an
unemployment rate of 13.28%. For females, 706 were employed and 101
unemployed giving an unemployment rate of 12.52%. For the 20-24 age
group (males), 859 were employed and 82 unemployed (unemployment rate
8.71%).
For females, 846 were employed and 84 unemployed
(unemployment rate of 9.03%).
These unemployment rates are unacceptably high given that the national
average for unemployment is around 5.8%. Council needs to attract
industries and businesses, which enhance the prospects of youth
employment.
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Concerns raised by Youth Services
 There is a loss of Young People to other communities, there needs to
be incentives for people working in the country
 Young people are not aware of the changes to Job Networks, school
leavers need to be made more aware of help networks and options
following the increase in the school leaving age.
 There needs to be better connections between Council, educational
facility career advisers and job network providers.
 There needs to be a focus on Employment Workshops
 There is lack of transport to and from employment for young people
 Housing and short term crisis accommodation
3.3.2 Recreation/Activities
Recreation or lack of it impacts on young people greatly. When there are
interesting things to do, young people may be less likely to engage in antisocial behaviour.
In 2013, Dubbo City Council conducted a Youth Services and Facilities Survey
consulting young people aged between 12-24 years on their recreational
needs. The overall satisfaction rating of facilities and services provided to
young people in Dubbo was 87.92%. Some groups of young people in the
community continue to feel that there needs to be more ‘things to do’ or a
youth friendly space where they can ‘hang out’. In particular, youth services
and young people identify a need for activities for young people at times when
young people want them including; night time, during the school holidays and
on the weekends. These findings are supported by the 2009 Youth Week
Survey.
It is also recognised that for young people aged 18 – 21 years that beyond
sport, cinema and home based activities there are very few activities,
entertainments or places for social interaction that are not related to premises
licensed to sell liquor. The high incidences of crimes by young adults, which
are alcohol related in Dubbo and Western NSW generally, are attributed to
this fact. Council’s Youth Development Officer has been working with the
committee of the Midnite Cafe to get a permanent venue that could address
some of these concerns. Council is working with the Midnite Cafe committee
and OEC, their parent organisation, to come up with a suitable venue for the
Midnite Café. At present the Council and OEC are assessing the suitability of
the Pipe Band Hall as a possible location.
The development of cultural activities for youth to counter the imbalance with
sporting activities to cater for those youth who have interests outside of sport
and physical recreation activities has also been raised as an important
component of providing a balanced mix of opportunities for youth. The Dubbo
City Youth Council and the Midnite Cafe are working at redressing the current
imbalance by providing a variety of cultural activities such as open mic nights
and displaying local art work.
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A youth music events organising Committee “Dubbo Rock Up” has been
established comprising local young people. This was established to provide
all age, drug and alcohol free entertainment in Dubbo. Dubbo Rock Up
currently accessing funding from Indent, Music NSW, and Dubbo City Council
to carry out a Battle of the Bands Competition for 12 – 25 year olds during
Youth Week. This Youth Initiative is addressing the need for drug and alcohol
free entertainment and the need for youth friendly areas for socialising as well
as showcasing the talents of local young people.
Whilst it is acknowledged that there are limited facilities for young people, with
proper utilisation plans and lateral management of venues, greater access
could be given to youth and the community at large. The coordination of
facilities for youth and the way that they are accessed and used should be
addressed as a priority. Suggested strategies include:
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Provision of additional activities and venues for young people that are
drug and alcohol free
The Dubbo City Council has taken over the role of economic
development from the Dubbo City Development Corporation in Dubbo
and should continue to strive to attract youth friendly activities that
increase employment prospects for our young people.
Working with services to make facilities more accessible to young
people i.e. Lower cost/more transport/more awareness
Increased promotion of services/facilities for young people through online including social media, education, communication and feedback
services and visits to educational facilities and places where young
people congregate.
Advocating for a greater diversity in leisure and recreation activities
Easily accessible funds for youth events
Day tour of services to be pursued to increase awareness in young
people of available services
3.3.3 Education
In 2011 the Department of Education and Communities commenced a
restructure of the secondary college model.
In 2012 Dubbo College
comprises three schools; Dubbo College Delroy Campus and Dubbo College
South Campus catering for Years 7-10, and Dubbo College Senior Campus
catering for Years 11 and 12. Dubbo is also serviced by eight nongovernment primary and secondary schools: St Marys Primary School, St
Laurence's Primary School, St Pius X Primary School, St John’s College,
Burrabadine Community School, Dubbo Christian School and Macquarie
Anglican Grammar School.
The Mian School is also operated by the Department of Education and
Training in Dubbo. The School offers alternative programs for students from
Years 5 to 10.
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Post secondary services located in the Dubbo area are Western Institute of
TAFE which includes the TAFE Western Connect online and Charles Sturt
University. The presence and expansion of the Charles Sturt University to
now include Rural Dental is seen as an economic bonus but also as a means
of retaining the youth of Dubbo once they have completed their secondary
school studies or other rural or regional young people will continue their
studies in Dubbo.
Whilst it is compulsory in NSW for children to attend school or be in training
between the ages of 6 and 17 years one of the major concerns surrounding
education is non-attendance at school by students. Habitual non-attendance
at school can lead to poor school results, low self esteem, leaving school at an
early age, failure to gain employment and social problems associated with
boredom and low income levels. Schools and Youth Services as well as the
Police and the Department of Education and Communities in the Dubbo Local
Government Area have been focusing on strategies to improve retention and
attendance rates of young people at school through:
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Cultural leadership programs focusing on attendance rates of
Aboriginal Students
Mentoring Programs
The Street Beat Programme with local police and the Department of
Education and Training
Employment of a Crime-Prevention Co-ordinator to develop strategies
to address non-attendance issues.
Homework Centres
Increased provision of Breakfast Clubs
In 2010, NSW DET established the Partnership Education Program (PEP) in
partnership with TAFE, Western College of Adult Education, Mission Australia,
Macquarie Conservatorium of Music, and Charles Sturt University as an
alternative education pilot program for a select number of Stage 5 (Year 9 and
10) students from Mian School, Narromine High School, Dubbo College and
Wellington High School.
Partnership Education Program (PEP) was specifically designed to provide
alternative learning options for students at risk of being suspended, expelled
or voluntarily disengaging from mainstream school. PEP enables students to
attend two days per week at the Western Adult Education College, one day
per week at TAFE and two days at school. PEP started with its first intake of
20 students at the start of Term 1 2012. Students completing the PEP course
attain a nationally accredited Year 10 equivalent qualification and have access
to any ongoing education, training or transition options.
The Western College conducts the “Links to Learning” program which is
designed for those students older than 15 that have left school early. It is
specifically life skills training utilising mentoring and modelling programs, with
an emphasis on alternate schooling. Whilst this program has been extended
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two days to include year 10 certificate course it cannot hope to cater for the
number of potential clients in Dubbo.
The Smith Family works with young people through their Scholarship,
Mentoring, Literacy and Personal support programs to unlock opportunities to
participate more fully in society.
Aboriginal students have expressed a need for greater cultural awareness and
for more Homework Centres. Youth Services have also expressed their
concerns about the number of school students who are suspended and as a
consequence fall further behind at school.
Mission Australia’s Dubbo Leadership and Cultural Development Program
(DLCDP) provide support to young Aboriginal students, with the aim of
keeping them in school and building resilience. Dubbo City Council is a
community partner of the program with support from Council’s Youth
Development Officer and Aboriginal Liaison Officer.
The Program supports students by providing:
 Weekly after school sessions that are educational, vocational,
cultural and fun;
 Linkages with Community Support Services;
 Assistance with family mediation and support if needed;
 Connection to Aboriginal Elders and mentors;
 Support with school work and homework;
 Assistance for parents with liaising with schools;
 Assistance for students in the event of suspension;
 Cultural Camps during the school holidays.
Students that DLCDP engages with are often at risk of disengaging from
school.
Mission Australia Dubbo also runs the Youth Connections program which is
available for eligible young people residing in the Upper Darling and Central
Macquarie regions in NSW. They will be at risk of disengaging or have
already disengaged from education, and/or family and the community. This
includes young people from all school sectors, humanitarian refugees,
Indigenous and disadvantaged young people.
Youth Connections offers a continuum of services so that young people at risk
can access the help they need. Service delivery is characterised by the
provision of individualised case management tailored to the needs of each
young person with the aim of strengthening their resilience and well-being.
Support offered by Youth Connections workers may take the form of one-onone and/or group assistance, mentoring, advocacy, referrals to other specialist
services and provision of access to other training such as literacy and
numeracy.
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The School of Rural Health provides delivery of the Sydney Medical Program
in rural settings and aims to give students in their third or fourth year of study
both excellence in medical education as well as the benefits of a rural lifestyle
to encourage graduates to return to live and practice in rural and remote
Australia.
Council needs to continue to advocate in relation to the needs of young people
in Dubbo for access to an appropriate range of youth training/education
programs especially those catered to disadvantaged young people as well as
supporting strategies that already exist that target issues of school nonattendance particularly with the compulsory school leaving age being raised to
17 years of age.
3.3.4 Health
Some health problems for young people are a result of preventable high-risk
behaviour, eg. alcohol, drugs, suicide and self-harming behaviour and road
transport injuries. Similarly, lifestyle choices made as a young person can
impact significantly on long-term health eg. Smoking, sun exposure, diet and
exercise.
According to NSW Health, young people experience the highest levels of
sexually transmittable diseases indicating that safe sex is not being practised.
This is further demonstrated by a higher rate of teenage pregnancies (1.8
times the State average). Dubbo currently has services specifically targeting
issues relating to sexual health. These include: Family Planning NSW (Rural
Centre) and Western NSW Local Health District Sexual Health Service.
Increased Promotion of the Young Mothers Program has been raised as an
issue.
The rates of drug and alcohol use by young people, has been raised as a
concern. Drug and Alcohol Services in Dubbo are important in addressing this
issue. The Mac River Rehab Centre is a comprehensive residential
rehabilitation program for 13 to 18 year old adolescents with alcohol and other
drug problems that place them at risk of significant harm.
Programs are designed to assist re-engagement into the community and
include but not limited to:
 Residential living skills programs
 Counselling and Case management programs
 Vocational Training education programs
 Sport and Recreation programs
 And after care support on exits
Service providers have also raised the problem of long waiting periods to see
counsellors and the need for additional mental health counsellors. The local
health service experiences a high staff turnover which means they are often
not operating at their full capacity. They have also highlighted the need for
more accessible funds to run Health Improvement programs.
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A gap was identified by Youth Services in the Mental Health of Young People
existing in non-diagnosed, acute and borderline problems. This has been
recognised and acted on through the Western NSW Local Health District
(WNLHD) with Youth Mental Health team comprising of a Youth LINKS
Coordinator and a School LINKS Coordinator the purpose of these positions
are to bringing together aspects of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Service, Adult Mental Health Services, Health Promotion, Prevention and
Early Intervention strategies and the Rehabilitation and Partnerships project to
establish services that caters for the needs of young people (14-24 years) who
have or are at risk of developing mental health problems or disorders.
The aim is to provide an integrated service to improve early detection and
access to a range of services such as Mental Health, GPs, Drug & Alcohol
and links to social, recreational and vocational support. It provides leadership
to ensure WNLHD provides a Youth Mental Health Service that follows the
principles of the NSW Youth Mental Health model that is appropriate to rural,
youth, families, communities and service providers through assessment, case
management and education to clients and or other agencies as required.
Also, of concern is social isolation for young people who may experience
same-sex attractions. It is important for young non-heterosexual people to
meet others who they can relate to and form friendships with. This need is
being addressed by the formation of a non-heterosexual support group, Out in
the Outback and support from WNLHD Sexual Health Service.
Health concerns are focused on the need for preventative programs that help
build young people’s self-esteem, life skills and encourage them to make
informed choices. Dubbo City Council continues to support the WNLHD and
other non government organisations in their many programs aimed at
improving the health of children and youth within Dubbo and needs to
continue its role in identifying issues as they arise and supporting relevant
programs. Some of these programs are the Red Cross’s peer education
program “Save a Mate” which aims to raise awareness on first aid and
preventative measures around drug and alcohol abuse. The Young Adult
Males and Archer Studies through Dubbo’s University of Sydney School of
Rural Health that are specifically studying rural young people in an attempt to
better the lives of young people.
Other factors that impact on the health of young people include :
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Cultural background/ethnicity
Presence of illness and/or chronic disability
Homelessness
Social and economic disadvantage
Gender
Geographical distance from services
Family functioning and in particular the relationship between young
people and their parents and siblings
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A sense of feeling connected to or belonging to their community.
3.3.5 Homelessness/Accommodation
It is stated in the Youth Action Report 2003, compiled by the Community
Services and Information Centre that the lack of housing/accommodation for
young people in crisis whilst not necessarily one of the most visible issues is
one of the most identified needs for young people in Dubbo. Being homeless
restricts young people’s access to other aspects of life such as employment,
education and training, and good health.
In particular, young people who are aged 15 are falling through the gaps.
Service Providers have raised the need for appropriate accommodation for
Young People 15 and under. They are currently being sent to Refuges in
Orange and elsewhere.
The Department of Family & Community Services also notes that young
people at risk of homelessness (aged 15 to 17 years) have limited
accommodation options in Dubbo. The Department has guidelines and
policies relating to prospective tenants’ ability to sustain housing tenancies,
which restricts the Department’s ability to lease public housing to those under
the age of 18 and places additional obligations on the Department when doing
so.
Accommodation providers such as UnitingCare Burnside reportedly have no
accommodation options available for this age group due to pressures on
already stretched resources.
DOORWAYS was established by UnitingCare Burnside as a voluntary
confidential service for young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless. DOORWAYS aims to strengthen young people’s access to and
links with the community and provides brokerage accommodation, including
access to public housing, private rental, caravans, motels, hotels, boarding
houses, share households and community placements. The target age group
has been recently cut due to demand being higher than availability. There
needs to be increased funding towards appropriate Youth accommodation.
Service providers have expressed the need for data to be collected and
collaborated for Youth accommodation and that there needs to be clarification
on whether a Brokerage System or a Refuge would be appropriate for Dubbo.
Council needs to continue to be involved in ongoing discussions and
participation in future planning forums with the Family & Community Services
Department and service providers as required.
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3.3.6 Transport
Without transport young people cannot access employment opportunities,
recreation or education and training. Dubbo currently has a private bus
company. The hours for the Dubbo buses are from Monday to Friday up to
6pm and, Saturdays up to 2:00pm and no services on Sundays.
Young People and Services claim that there are many programs and
recreational activities that are not accessed by young people due to a lack of
transport, and lack of knowledge of how to use timetables. The Safe
Aboriginal Youth Patrol Program operates on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights that picks up young people from the CBD and takes them home or to an
activity. Transport NSW currently conducts a review of youth transport in
Dubbo, Dubbo City Council needs to support and be involved in this process.
Service providers have concerns with the number of young drivers gaining the
Learners Licence and not being able to fulfil the requirements to gain their
Provisional Licence. The issue is not being able to access a vehicle to get
their Log Book 100 hours up.
3.3.7 Youth Anti Social Behaviour and Crime
It has been identified that perceived anti social behaviour and crime by young
people in the CBD is a major concern to shop keepers, shoppers, Police,
Council, local business and the general public.
In order to address some of these issues council has done the following:
1. Is overseeing the implementation of the local Crime Prevention Plan
which focuses on reducing levels of community concern and perception
about crime, recognition of social factors affecting persons who commit
crime and encouraging a whole of community approach to crime
prevention.
2. Has Employed a Youth Development Officer to implement some of the
strategies outlined within the Crime Prevention Plan and develop
additional strategies to prevent anti social behaviour of young people.
3. Council work with Dubbo police in implementing and running of the ‘On
Time’ program with young people at risk of committing crime or
antisocial behaviour. The Program entails police picking the young
people up from their house before school on a Monday, Wednesday
and Friday were they are taken to the PCYC to do a personal training
session and given breakfast before being taken to school. This is
assisting in building a stronger more positive relationship with the
young people and their families while addressing the “at risk”
behaviour.
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Mission Australia’s Post Release Support Program aims to help juvenile
offenders overcome offending behaviour and reintegrate into the community.
The 12 week program aims to provide clients with knowledge and skills,
allowing them to address offending behaviour. The program strives to ensure
clients leave juvenile detention centres with the opportunity of participating in
education, training, employment and a variety of other programs. It also aims
to help clients with their levels of mental and physical health and promotes
independence.
It has been highlighted by Police and Service providers that secondary supply
of alcohol is a problem area. Some people are purchasing alcohol on behalf
of under 18 year olds. Also some young people are being given permission
from their parents to drink and are supplied with quantities of alcohol.
Orana Juvenile Justice Centre
The Department of Juvenile Justice has constructed a juvenile detention
centre in Dubbo. This much-needed facility has alleviated the need to detain
youth from Dubbo at places distant from Dubbo. This in turn has reduced the
incidences where youth are removed from close family contact. The centre
caters for 45 juveniles from across the region at any one time. Females can
be catered for on a short-term basis only.
3.3.8 Public Space and Youth Image
Young people enjoy ‘hanging’ out in public places with their friends in
shopping centres because they provide safe places to socialise unsupervised
by adults. Yet groups of young people socialising in public space are often
perceived with suspicion. Service providers have highlighted that different
language use of young people is often perceived as offensive and threatening.
Dubbo City Council needs continue to counter negative publicity of young
people in order to develop a more balanced portrayal of young people. Youth
Services have suggested that a Youth Page in the local newspaper would be
an effective strategy to improve the image of young people in Dubbo. Service
Providers also expressed that the Dubbo City Youth Council attempt to raise
its profile and promote a positive youth image in the media.
Dubbo City Council, in consultation with Centre Managers, Security and young
people, has developed a local Shopping Centre Protocol that has reduced anti
social behaviour in local shopping centres and improved the relationships
between young people, shop-keepers, security guards and the general
community.
Dubbo City Council is supporting The Aboriginal Youth Leadership Project.
Funding provided by the Better Futures program has been used in conjunction
with the Western Institute of TAFE and the Department of Education and
Training to run vocational programs with current school students to keep them
connected to education and will help provide a positive youth image in Dubbo.
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3.3.9 Co ordination of Services and Access Issues
The planning and coordination of youth services in Dubbo is not performed by
any one agency. However, there is a Youth Development Officer employed by
Dubbo City Council to assist in the coordination and development of services.
It has been raised that Council’s involvement in the Dubbo Youth Interagency
will help with the coordination of services
The issues of access to services, access to transport and the cost of some
services are seen as critical to young residents of Dubbo.
Strategies that increase the ability of young people to be aware of the services
that are there to support them and to make these services accessible and
youth friendly are a priority. In 2009 Dubbo Youth Interagency Network with
assistance from, Dubbo City Council, Dubbo City Youth Council, Housing
NSW and the Department of Juvenile Justice developed an on-line Dubbo
Youth Services Directory, with the ability for local service providers to update
their agencies details and advertise upcoming programs and events
themselves. Dubbo City Council also provided their website and Dubbo City
website as platforms for links to the Directory and other information gathering
and disseminating tools to inform young people. A Facebook site was also set
up to distribute information to young people. This project was completed to
provide information to young people in a user friendly format for them. This
Directory is updated by the Youth Development Officer.
Future strategies include encouraging services to become more ‘youth
friendly’ and the development of a ‘youth services package’ that can be
delivered to schools and other community events in order to educate young
people of the services that exist in Dubbo to support them.
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Strategy
Young people residing in and
visiting Dubbo have access to a
range
of
quality
care,
Performance Target
By When
No examples of youth issues being Refer the 2015/2016 Dubbo City Council Delivery Plan May 2015
presented to and considered by to the Youth Council for comment.
Council without reference to the
Youth Council.
Resp.
MSS
At least 1 road safety campaign is
held each year to target young
people
The percentage of young people who
rate quality and range of youth
services and facilities as satisfactory
is at least 90%.
No decrease in services available to
young people in the community
YDO to hold road safety campaign with Dubbo City May 2015
Council’s Road Safety Officer.
RSO/Y
DO
Undertake a survey of young people each year to July 2015
gauge the satisfaction level of youth services and
facilities in Dubbo.
MSS
Encourage and assist young people to apply for
funding to hold youth friendly events in Dubbo
Work with Dubbo Youth Council, Midnite Cafe
committee, young people and stake holders to reestablish and promote the Midnite Cafe in Dubbo.
Work with Dubbo Sexual Health and Youth Council to
promote a sexual health campaign aimed at young
people getting tested for STIs.
Work with service providers to engage young people
in activities in identified disadvantaged areas within
the Dubbo Community.
Provide funding in the 2015/2016 budget for Youth
Week and participate in the provision of activities and
events during Youth Week.
Provide at least one workshop each school term at the
Western Plains Cultural Centre aimed at school
students.
Continue to be an active member of the Dubbo Youth
Interagency.
Ongoing
YDO
Ongoing
YDO
Ongoing
YDO
Ongoing
YDO
April 2015
MSS
Ongoing
MGS
Ongoing
MSS /
YDO
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WOMEN
4.1. Services for Women
4.2. Violence Against Women
4.3. Strategies, Performance Targets and Actions
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4.1 Services for Women
Dubbo boasts a range of services for women and children. The issue is
always the conflicting demands of servicing the permanent residents of
Dubbo, the vast migrant population who come to Dubbo, and the requests
from neighbouring towns who have minimal services. These services
include:-
Dubbo Emergency Accommodation provides twenty four hours crisis service
to women and children escaping domestic violence, and/or experiencing
homelessness.
Dubbo Women’s Housing provides medium term housing options for
homeless women and children.
Dubbo & Wellington Court Assistance Scheme provides court support for
women escaping domestic violence.
Dubbo Counselling Service provides counselling and support to women
escaping domestic violence and sexual assault
Interrelate offers counselling to couples and singles.
The Outreach Women’s Solicitor works out of the Community Legal Service
for Western NSW, and provides legal support for women and children
escaping violence.
Family Support Service provides counselling and support to families, including
single mothers with children.
The Aboriginal Family Health Service’s role is to enhance and engage
Aboriginal families, communities and relevant agencies to take control and
work collaboratively to achieve a reduction in family violence.
4.2 Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women has been identified as a significant social problem in
both urban and rural New South Wales. Violence against women in Dubbo
has been identified as a priority by community groups and government
agencies.
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In 2012 Dubbo ranked 13 out of the top 50 LGAs as set by Bureau of Crime
Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) for domestic violence related assault.
There were 308 offences reported in 2012.
Violence against women is any form of abuse directed specifically at women.
A woman can be subjected to many different types of violence at the same
time. Forms of violence include: domestic violence; sexual assault;
psychological and emotional abuse; physical violence; and intimidation,
threats and stalking. Following on from the 1996 Australian Bureau of
Statistics Women’s Safety Survey, the 2000 Australian Longitudinal Study of
Women’s Health was conducted involving 10,000 women aged between 22
and 27.
The study found more women experienced reduced (13.6%) than increased
violence (7.3%) and fewer than 1% remained in a violent partner relationship.
Partner violence is strongly associated with early pregnancy. In 2000, while
25% and 27% of women with no or non-partner violence had been pregnant,
52% of those with previous partner and 63% with recent partner violence had
been pregnant. Women previously or currently abused by partners are four to
five times as likely to report depression as women free of violence. Women
experiencing violence from an intimate partner were up to 11 times more likely
to report some types of sexual disease (dependant on the type of sexual
health problem).
There are many adverse affects of violence against women including health
issues, housing issues and the broader social impacts.
At present there are no crisis centres located in Dubbo which accept adult
males with children. People in this situation are often referred to low-cost
accommodation or motels.
Evidence suggests that social support helps women cope with violence. Low
levels of support are more common among women who experienced violence,
especially partner and recent violence.
There are a number of government, non-government and community
organisations in Dubbo working together on prevention and intervention
projects, all within a context of high community education and awareness, of
the impact of violence against women on family and children.
Dubbo City Council recognises that the safety of women and children is an
important priority in this community.
Council supports community based initiatives, and initiatives by women’s
services around changing and challenging community attitudes towards
violence and crime. For instance, the Council supports the Reclaim the Night
rally by providing event facilities and arranging street closures. Council is also
involved in domestic violence prevention initiatives by participating in a
number of working groups and committees.
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Strategy
Performance Target
By
Resp.
When
Women residing in Dubbo No examples of Council services Support community awareness campaigns and Ongoing MSS
suffer no gender disadvantage and facilities being identified as initiatives on women’s issues.
and have equal access to the discriminating against women.
Council’s
services
and
facilities.
Reduction in Domestic Violence Support strategies to address violence against Ongoing MSS
against women
women in the State Plan, Dubbo 2036 Plan, Crime
Prevention Partnership Plan and the Dubbo Whole
of Government Family & Domestic Violence Action
Plan.
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5.
OLDER PEOPLE
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.1
Aged Accommodation
Senior Citizens Group
University of the Third Age
Recreation Activities
HACC Services
Community Visitors Scheme
Community Aged Care Packages
Community Seniors Activities Programme
Dubbo Ageing Strategy
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Aged Accommodation
There has been some increase in the quantum of aged accommodation
facilities in Dubbo over recent years in line with an increasing aged population.
Most aged accommodation providers still report waiting lists with a high
demand need in the areas of high needs aged care and low care residential
accommodation (hostel).
The various types of aged accommodation can be summarised as follows:
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Self care aged units
High care residential accommodation (nursing home requiring
24 hour nursing care)
Low care residential accommodation (hostel)
Respite care accommodation, both high and low residential care.
The available accommodation by type and location is as follows:Self Care Units
Family & Community Services
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Orana Gardens Village
148
Anglican Retirement Village
8
Frank Jeffrey Masonic & Community
Retirement Village
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Lillimur - United Protestant Association
14
Akela Place Aboriginal Housing Units
10
Sunnycove – Wheelers Lane
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Wheeler’s Gardens – Wheelers Lane
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Kintyre Country Living
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Oxley Retirement Village (a part of Bracken
House)
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TOTAL
741
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Aged Care Low Care Residential Facilities (Hostel)
St Mary’s Villa
Bracken House – United Protestant
Association
Orana Gardens Lodge
TOTAL
49 (Total includes 1 respite bed)
40 (Total includes 2 respite beds)
131
Aged Care High Care Residential Facilities (Nursing Home)
Dubbo Nursing Home
Holy Spirit
John Whittle House Lodge
80 (Total Includes 1 respite bed)
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TOTAL
196
Respite Care
Orana Gardens Lodge
St Mary’s Villa (High Demand)
Bracken House – United Protestant
Association
Dubbo Nursing Home
John Whittle House
2
1 (dependant upon vacancies)
2
TOTAL
7
Dementia Accommodation
Orana Gardens Special Care Unit
Dubbo Nursing Home
Bracken House –United Protestant
Association
John Whittle House
TOTAL
1
1
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12
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Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service
Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service provides 34 inpatient beds
that cover services for Palliative Care, GEM (Geriatric Evaluation and
Management), Rehabilitation and Transitional Aged Care.
Other Services include:
 Aged Care Assessment Team
 Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
 Community Nursing
 Continence Advice
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Grief Helpline
Geriatric Evaluation Management
Rehabilitation
Hydrotherapy Pool
Lymphoedema
Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational therapy
Palliative care
Prosthetics
Physiotherapy
Rural Spinal Cord Injury Program
Pastoral Care
Social Welfare
Speech Pathology
Transitional Aged Care
Lourdes Hospital & Community Health Service has a dedicated team of
health, aged care and support service professionals who promote quality of
life for people with an injury or disability and for members of the community.
Lourdes provides a continuum of hospital, health and community services and
promotes a holistic view of individual and family well-being that enables
people to live life to the fullest.
The waiting lists held by the various services for aged accommodation
fluctuates and it is not unusual for applicants to be placed on the waiting lists
of all organisations making an assessment of the need fairly inaccurate.
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There is a strong demand for the Department of Family & Community
Services self care aged units. The Department currently has 252 units.
Of these 184 are specifically designed for senior living. Seniors may
also access the remainder, should the need arise.
The Aboriginal Land Council has constructed six two bedroom units in
Bemrose Lane, Dubbo, for occupancy by Aboriginal aged persons.
Dubbo Nursing Home continues to have long term planning which includes
high level care beds, low level care beds, day care facilities and dementia
specific beds. Currently Dubbo Nursing Home caters for 80 aged and
disabled residents - 15 of these are dementia specific care Nursing Home
level and another 65 cater for Nursing Home (High) level care.
The United Protestant Association has constructed a 39 unit just south of its
existing Bracken House aged accommodation in South Dubbo.
5.2
Senior Citizens Group
The Seniors Group meet regularly at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.
Dubbo City Council has provided a room for their use for a minimal charge.
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5.3
University of the Third Age
The University of the Third Age provides an opportunity for older citizens to
undertake interesting and unusual studies in a wide range of courses including
Australian History, Current Affairs, Health & Fitness and Philosophy. The
University reports good numbers of enrolments and annual increases in
enrolments. Council provides annual financial support for the University which
should be maintained. Council also subsidises the use of rooms at the
Western Plains Cultural Centre and Library by the U3A.
5.4
Recreation Activities
Dubbo is provided with recreational activities which cater for the whole
community i.e., parks, recreation areas, sporting areas, bicycle/walking path to
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and in particular older people are well catered
for in this regard. However, with the population of people aged over 50 years
increasing at a higher rate than the total population, Council needs to be
mindful of the need to cater for and provide a good range of facilities for a
large aged population in future years.
The Dubbo Branch Library undertakes the following activities:Regular technology classes are conducted as demand requires.
The Home Library Service is promoted on the Macquarie Regional Library
Webpage, within the Library, through local media, attendance at the Seniors
Week Expo and staff visits to local nursing homes.
Large print and audio book collections continue to be developed to meet the
needs of the community.
5.5
HACC Services
(a) Home Care Service
Responsibilities for the Home & Community Care (HACC) Program are
responsibility of the Commonwealth Government and NSW State
Governments. The Commonwealth assumed responsibility for all people over
the age of 65 (55 if Aboriginal) and the State government for all people under
the age of 65 (55 if Aboriginal).
Ageing Disability and Home Care is now an agency of the NSW Department of
Family and Community Services.
Home Care Service is one of a number of Home and Community Care
providers subsidised by the Australian and NSW Governments to help people
with a disability, older people and their carers to live independently in their
own homes. Generally, services include:
 Domestic assistance;
 Personal care; and
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Respite care.
There are a number of Aboriginal Home Care Service branches throughout
NSW that provide a wide variety of services specifically for Indigenous clients.
The majority of funding for the Home Care Service comes from the Home and
Community Care (HACC) program. The Home Care Service is also funded to
provide a range of other programs including Veterans’ Home Care and
Community Aged Care Packages, and also provides in-home support for
people who need a high level of personal care through the Attendant Care
Program and the High Need Pool. Home Care Service works in partnership
with the Motor Accidents Authority to support people with spinal cord injuries
caused by motor vehicle accidents.
Commonwealth Carelink Centres can advise about other organisations that
provide other types of Home and Community Care services such as meals,
transport, shopping and home maintenance services. Commonwealth Carelink
can be contacted on 1800 052 222.
The Orana Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre can advise people in
the community of other organisations of services available in each community
that can assist individuals to continue to live independently at home with
guided referral and information on services regarding meals, transport,
shopping, domestic assistance, home maintenance along with information
regarding Federally funded services. Additionally the Centre provides for
carers, under the National Respite for Carers Program, assistance regarding
options for accessing respite.
(b) Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels Dubbo Inc is funded by the Commonwealth and State
Governments, through Ageing Disability and HomeCare under the Home and
Community Care Program. The program aims to enable frail aged people and
younger people from Non-English speaking backgrounds, people with
dementia or other cognitive disability and the carers of these people to remain
in their own homes, thereby preventing premature or inappropriate admission
to long term residential care. The service is also funded to provide a depot for
frozen food for the region.
Many people self refer. Referrals also come from doctors, hospital and family
members. The Co-ordinator from Meals on Wheels assesses all referrals for
eligibility.
Services available in Dubbo include:
Hot midday meals delivered seven days per week
Frozen meals delivered weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Centre based meals
Prepared ingredients
Shopping
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Council should take every opportunity to lobby the State and Federal
Governments to provide more funding for the HACC Program so that
increasing operating costs can be fully met and any extension to the service
may be achieved.
(c) Community Transport
The Community Transport Scheme is funded by the Commonwealth and State
Governments under the HACC (Home and Community Care) Program and
administered by Transport NSW. The Scheme is under ever increasing
pressure as demand increases with the cost of providing the services
increasing.
The program aims to assist the aged, people with disabilities and their carers
to remain independent in their homes by providing them with personalised
transport to medical and other appointments. Services available in Dubbo
include:
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Volunteer car service available 5 days per week
Car service to Orange for medical requirements (on demand)
Community Bus service available 5 days per week – operating in
Wellington, Gilgandra and Narromine
Monthly bus service to Orange for any reason, operating on the
last Tuesday of each month.
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(d) Dubbo Home Modification and Maintenance Scheme
The Dubbo Home Modification and Maintenance Scheme aims to increase the
independence of the frail, at risk aged or disabled persons, allowing them to
stay in their own homes. A qualified builder is available to install ramps, etc,
or to attend to minor modifications such as door widening and bathroom
modifications. Application forms are required, and the builder will visit the job
to offer a quote. There is a fee for service, which is to cover the costs of
building materials and any sub contractors services that are used. This
service is available to towns outside of the Dubbo Local Government Area.
Further information may be obtained from the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre
Inc. 68822100.
5.6
Community Visitors Scheme
Background
The Community Visitors Scheme is a Commonwealth Government funded
initiative, and was developed to address a number of problems that were
identified in a report entitled Residents’ Rights in Nursing Homes and Hostels
in the late 1980s. Problems identified included residents’ boredom and
isolation, so the Community Visitors Scheme was piloted in 1990/91 to
address these issues. The evaluation following the pilot program showed that
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the scheme made a positive impact on the quality of life for participants of the
program.
Objectives of the Scheme
The scheme is targeted at residents of nursing homes and hostels who have
little or no regular contact with the greater community, and aims to improve the
quality of life for those residents.
Role of the Visitors
Visitors are members of the community who have an interest in or empathy
with older people, and who are prepared to volunteer their time to visit a
resident. Community Visitors are to visit their resident regularly and to offer
companionship, friendship and support. They may also assist the resident to
become more involved with other residents and the community in general.
Dubbo Community Visitors Scheme
The Dubbo Community Visitors Scheme commenced in August 1993, and is
now in its 19th year of operation. With the level of funding received for this
program supporting a limit of 26 visitors the program is struggling to meet the
increasing demand for the service, and expand the program to all hostels in
Dubbo and Wellington or establish the program in Narromine and Gilgandra.
In Dubbo, the Community Visitors Scheme has proven to be extremely
successful. Many residents in our local nursing homes and hostels may not
have family members living nearby, so visits can often be infrequent. The
objectives of this scheme can assist in addressing these problems. Demand
on the Scheme is great and the volunteers far outnumber what is being funded
by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
The Community Visitors Scheme is under the auspices of the Dubbo
Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Management Committee. Further information can
be obtained by telephoning 68822100.
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Community Aged Care Packages
Community Aged Care Package (CACPS) providers in Dubbo are:
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Baptist Community Services (BCS) Community Care
Catholic Healthcare Community Services Orana (CHC)
United Protestant Association (UPA)
Allira Multipurpose Gathering Association
The services provided by BCS Community Care, CHC Community Services
and UPA:
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Case Management
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Showering/bathing
Light housework
Laundry assistance
Meals (provision and assistance)
Light house maintenance
Social activities
Transport - shopping/medical appointments
Light gardening
Referral to other services when required
Emergency responsive service – “Carecall” or “Vital Call”
The higher level care Extended Aged Care in the Home (EACH) and
Dementia Extended Aged Care in the Home (D-EACH) packages are
available in the Dubbo, Narromine, Wellington and Gilgandra areas.
Provided by:
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Catholic Healthcare Community Services (CHC) – EACH – 20
packages, D-EACH – 6 packages
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Baptist Community Service (BCS) Community Care – D-EACH –
5 packages
The Social Support Program provides volunteers in Dubbo and Gilgandra.
This is an Ageing Disability and HomeCare funded program.
The Transition Community Care Program provides transition care for five (5)
places and is provided through BCS.
There are packages also offered under Allira Community Aged Care
Packages.
5.8
Community Seniors Activities Programme
The seniors’ activities and programmes offered by the Community Seniors’
Activities Programme (through the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc.) are
heavily utilised and are subsidised, although little recurrent funding is
available. Endeavours are being made to expand the available programmes
to enable more seniors to access the programmes and participate. Dubbo City
Council provides $5,000 pa to this service. A part time Community Worker
Aged/Disabled is employed by the Centre to facilitate activities and services
for seniors and for those people with a disability in the Community. This
position coordinates the Dubbo Seniors Week activities each year and also
assists in the coordination of seniors volunteers through the Dubbo
Neighbourhood Centre.
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5.9
Dubbo Ageing Strategy
An Ageing Strategy for the future provision of Council services and facilities to
the aged population has been produced and strategies contained therein are
being implemented.
This strategy focuses on Council facilities and services and not the broader
community services and facilities provided by other levels of government and
the private sector.
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Strategy
Performance Target
Older people residing in and No decrease in availability of
visiting Dubbo have access to aged care accommodation in
a range of quality care, Dubbo
The percentage of seniors who
rate quality and range of senior’s
services
and
facilities
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satisfactory is at least 90%.
By
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When
To monitor the supply and demand for the full Ongoing MSS
range of accommodation for older people. To
monitor the supply and demand for nursing home
and dementia care accommodation and if
appropriate to lobby the Federal Government for
more places in Dubbo. To continue to participate
in planning with all agencies for the provision of
such services.
To provide one road safety campaign per annum Ongoing RSO
aimed at older people.
Encourage more community participation in Ongoing MSS
events.
Support strategies to address crime against older Ongoing MSS
people in the State Plan, Dubbo 2036 Plan, Crime
Plan.
Promote the availability of Community Transport Ongoing MSS
and other services available for older people.
Undertake a survey of older people each year to July
MSS
gauge the satisfaction level of services and 2015
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6.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
6.1 Dubbo City Council Community Services Committee
6.2 The Delivery of Disability Services
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Dubbo City Council Community Services Committee
This Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the months of March, June,
September and December and provides reports direct to the Council’s
Finance and Policy Committee.
The Committee meets to discuss issues relating to the needs of the residents
of Dubbo. The Committee’s main aims in relation to access issues relate to
responsibility for policy formulation, providing advice on the access to Council
and public buildings as part of the building approval process and providing
advice on access to public places and on disabled parking facilities within the
City.
6.2
The Delivery of Disability Services
The Family and Community Services Department, Ageing Disability and
Home Care (ADHC) is the primary organisation responsible for funding,
delivery and monitoring of disability services. ADHC forms part of the largest
human services organisations in NSW, with 12,000 staff providing support and
services to more than one million older people, people with a disability, their
families and carers.
ADHC’s primary purpose is to assist older people, people with a disability,
their families and carers within the community. This is achieved by delivering
a diverse range of services and support programs, and by identifying NSWwide policy directions for an ageing population. Some of ADHC’s key roles
include:
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Over the past twelve months the NSW Government has consulted the
people of NSW to determine how best to approach the provision of
supports for people with a disability, their families and carers. This
occurred through the comprehensive "Living Life My Way" process that
has reached more than 4,000 people with a disability, their families and
carers, service providers and key stakeholders to determine the
approach for the NSW disability service system.
The "Living Life My Way" consultations identified that people with
disabilities and their families are asking for greater choice, flexibility
and control in determining how services are provided.
In 2006 Stronger Together: A new direction for disability services 200616 was announced. And introduced reforms that have broadened the
options available to support people with a disability and their families
and carers.
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The second stage of Stronger Together (ST2) which began last
financial year will ensure that people with a disability are at the forefront
of decision making and choices that affect their lives through the
expansion of person centred approaches and individualised funding
models across the sector.
There is an increased investment in lifespan approaches and
individualized funding models that will increase certainty by building
long term pathways throughout the service system.
Over the second phase of ST2 NSW will be developing partnerships
with the NGO sector which plays a critical role in building inclusive
communities.
The future landscape also presents the need to
capitalize on mainstream services and strengthen linkages with local
communities in order to provide holistic, integrated models of care and
support.
Investments in early intervention and prevention approaches and other
community support programs will increase substantially especially at
key life transition points.
Information on accessing services can be made through ADHC, telephone the
Information, Referral & Intake team on 1300 881 144 and Aboriginal Access
and Assessment Team on 1300 797 606. Services provided can include:
 Information regarding disability services available in the region;
 Referral to non-ADHC disability services and organisations;
 ADHC services for people with an intellectual disability
o Case management
o Respite services
o Therapy and assessment services
 Occupational therapy
 Physiotherapy
 Speech pathology
 Psychology
o Behaviour intervention
o Early intervention
o Family support
o Skills development
o Accommodation
Some of these organisations advise that there are major gaps in services for
people with mild and severe disabilities and that services are not as coordinated as could be. Most organisations maintain that there are insufficient
resources to service their client groups. There are also gaps in the provision
of funding for equipment and repairs to equipment for people with a disability.
Despite steps taken to establish a greater understanding and more informative
communication between services providing support to people who have
physical and intellectual disabilities, there needs to be more co ordination and
liaison to determine a clear understanding of the delivery of services, client
groups, service gaps, service co-ordination, possible overlapping of service
delivery and future strategic actions.
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The Western Interagency, made up of service providers and community
representatives, meets regularly to try and address issues and identify any
gaps relevant to the delivery of services to those people with a disability. The
gaps in services are being addressed by the Interagency through input to
planning processes with service providers and these processes will inform of
any new resource allocations for disabled people. A part time Community
Worker Aged/Disabled is employed by the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre to
facilitate activities and services for seniors and for those people with a
disability in the Community.
Employment options for people with a disability are limited. Organisations
such as Break Thru People Solutions have unique service delivery models to
offer individuals access to matching programs designed to provide meaningful
employment.
Council should continue to work with ADHC and service providers in
developing strategies for a more cohesive co-ordination of services, service
delivery and service referral client groups.
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Strategy
Performance Target
People with disabilities have
equal access to services and
facilities and can gain access
to places and buildings.
No examples of access issues
being considered and resolved by
Community Services Committee.
No examples of Council or major
private/public
developments
which are outside Council’s
access guidelines, policies and
development control plans being
approved without Community
Services Committee input.
By
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When
Monitor the provision of respite care, day care Ongoing MSS
programs and for accommodation for people with
disabilities and lobby governments for additional
funding for this care.
Support initiatives to address gaps in services as Ongoing MSS
identified by the Western Interagency.
Raise community awareness of education and Ongoing MSS
employment opportunities for people with
disabilities through the media such as radio and
newspapers.
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7.
ABORIGINAL PEOPLE
7.1
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Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Parties (DACWP)
Dubbo Koori Interagency Network (DKIN)
Health/Well being
Employment
Elders Groups
Housing
Legal
Children’s Services
Strategies, Performance Targets & Actions
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Council, in partnership with Human Services-Housing NSW employed an
Aboriginal Liaison Officer in October 2005. The position is responsible for
focusing on community consultation; gathering information, opinions and
ideas on issues affecting the Aboriginal Communities in the Dubbo area. The
Aboriginal Liaison Officer can be contacted on 68014000.
Council in consultation with the Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Party
(DACWP) have developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This
MOU is a document that recognises and acknowledges the Aboriginal
community of Dubbo and details the relationship between Council and that of
the DACWP as the peak body to represent the Dubbo Aboriginal Community.
7.2 The Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Party (DACWP)
From 10 to 12 July 2001 an Aboriginal Summit was held in Dubbo. The key
goal of the three days was to improve the well being of the Dubbo Aboriginal
community. There were a range of strategies that were developed as a result
of this forum. The Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Party was
established following the summit. The Working Party has been nominated by
the wider community as a representative body through which service
providers should consult and communicate business of interest to the Dubbo
Aboriginal community.
The Working Party is here to help make improvements to the life of Aboriginal
people in Dubbo by encouraging the Community to work together for the
better delivery of services that are really needed. Members have had a key
role in the preparation and implementation of community plans, such as the
2036 Vision for Dubbo and have representation on the following; Dubbo Youth
Foundation, Dubbo Public Art Committee, Western Plains Cultural Centre
Advisory Board, Ministers Action Group for Apollo Estate, and Ngurambang
Out of Home Care Service, Communities for Children CentaCare, Local Land
Service Aboriginal Reference Group, Economic Development Advisory Board,
DAMS Advisory Board, Family Law Court & Corp Legal Service Delivery
Program. The Working Party has also been instrumental in organising and
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staging community events such as National NAIDOC week celebrations and
community forums. Dubbo City Council currently auspice the funds allocated
to the Working Party for operational expenses, along with providing
administration support.
The DACWP meet on the second Tuesday of each month, 9.30am at
Council’s Conference Area. Contact Council’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer for a
membership form on 6801 4000.
The Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Party Role is:
 To advocate on the behalf of the Aboriginal Community of Dubbo.
 To develop Community Action Plan based on priorities and long term
aspirations by working in partnership with Government and NonGovernment agencies.
 Engage and empower Aboriginal people of Dubbo to provide input into
addressing the needs and issues of the Dubbo community.
 Break down fractions and barriers which drive the Aboriginal
community by encouraging transparency, consistency and
accountability in all decisions and partnerships.
DACWP achieved Recognition on the 5th November 2010 as the Governance
Body under the Aboriginal Affairs NSW, Draft Two Ways Together Partnership
Community Program Governance Framework. The Partnership Community
Program is a state priority and the NSW Government is committed to working
in partnership with community governance bodies to agree and implement a
community action plan to improve service delivery and outcomes and
strengthen community wellbeing. The Draft Framework has five principles,
each with associated criteria:
 Self determination
 Diversity & inclusivity
 Representations
 Core functions & responsibilities
 Mutual accountability
For more information please go to www.daa.nsw.gov.au
7.3 The Dubbo Koori Interagency (DKIN)
The Dubbo Koori Interagency (known as Dubbo Koori Interagency Network or
Dubbo KIN) was formed 10 years ago by Aboriginal people working within the
Public Sector, as a way of sharing information with other agencies. Over the
years it has developed into one of the main contacts for Government and
Non-Government agencies for the Dubbo Aboriginal community. The DKIN
meet every second Wednesday of each month at various locations.
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The Vision of DKIN is:
“To work together to improve partnerships and the sharing of knowledge
between agencies as well as supporting each other to enable improved
efficiency and direction in all areas of the Aboriginal community”
The Dubbo Koori Interagency Network website was officially launched by the
Minister for Housing, Matt Brown on 3 September 2008 at the Yarradamarra
Centre Dubbo TAFE. The day was a great success with representatives
including Government and community agencies, Independent Member for
Dubbo and Dubbo City Council.
The DKIN meet on the second Wednesday of each month 9.30am at various
locations. No membership form is required.
For more information log onto www.dubbokin.com.
7.4 Health/Well being
Council recognises the disadvantage of Aboriginal people and supports the
Western NSW Local Health Network in many of its projects aimed at
improving the health of Aboriginal people. Projects initiated by the Western
NSW Local Health Network include the Aboriginal Birthing Project, Aboriginal
Immunisation Program, Accreditation of Aboriginal Health Workers in First Aid
and Nutrition, the introduction of a before-school Breakfast Program, Vascular
Health Program focusing on nutrition and exercise and a men’s exercise
program.
The Western NSW Local Health District Aboriginal Maternal & Infant Health
Strategy program host the research site in Dubbo for the “Happy Healthy
Mums and Bubs” (baby focussed tobacco program targeting pregnant women
and mums who smoke)
The level of collaboration between Government and Non-Government
organisations is encouraging and indeed necessary for the success of
projects.
Dubbo City Council will continue to support the Western NSW Local Health
District in its many programs aimed at improving the health of Aboriginal
People.
Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service (DAMS) auspiced by Coonamble
Aboriginal Health Service
Due to the collapse of Thubbo AMS the Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service
(DAMS) has been set up to service the Aboriginal community of Dubbo and
now auspiced by Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS).
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Main Purpose:
To provide a holistic health service and provide programs. We do this through
Provision of GP, Bulk Billing, Transport, Immunisation/Vaccinations, Family
Planning & Counselling.
Family Planning NSW – Macquarie Mall
Family Planning NSW Dubbo provides a range of reproduction and sexual
health services for women and men of all ages. Confidential services offered
at Family Planning NSW Dubbo include:
Information & provision of contraceptives, pap tests and breast awareness,
pre & post natal checks, fertility information, menopause information and
management, sexual health information and testing, pregnancy tests and
counselling and menstrual disorders.
Family Planning NSW Dubbo provides health promotion and education,
services to schools and other community groups in Dubbo and surrounding
areas. Training and education of health professionals is also provided to
Dubbo and surrounding areas in collaboration with the Family Planning NSW
Professional Education Unit.
Family Planning NSW Dubbo provides the Aboriginal Well Women’s Clinic, a
safe and friendly environment for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women to
talk to female doctors and nurses about women’s business.
Dedicated clinics are held at the Family Planning NSW Centre and at the
Multi-Purpose Allira Gathering Association. Contact the Aboriginal Health
Promotion Officer Monday – Friday 9am-5pm on (02) 6885 1544. Transport is
available.
Bawrunga Aboriginal Medical Centre – 207 Brisbane St
Bawrunga welcomes Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients to our medical
service bringing our community together. It is a not for profit community
organisation, by supporting the service, you are supporting your community.
The services available include:
All women & men’s health, Diabetes screening, minor procedures, scripts &
referrals, overseas vaccinations, mental health, clinical nursing services, skin
cancer checks, cryotherapy – punch biopsy, child immunisation, adolescent
health and chronic disease management.
Sexual Health Centre – 203 Brisbane St
Western NSW Local Health District Dubbo Clinic welcomes Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal clients and offer a free and confidential service. There are two
Aboriginal health workers one male one female onsite to offer support and
advice.
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Clinical services provided include:
Screening for sexually transmitted infections, screening for blood borne
viruses eg. HIV, vaccinations for Hep B, treatment for STI’s and management
for HIV.
Other services offered include:
Outreach clinics provided on a monthly basis to various communities, safer
sex information & advice, STI education, Free condoms & lubricant, sexual
health physician visiting regularly from Sydney, resources advice & referrals
for people living with HIV, needle & syringe program.
CareWest – Macquarie St
Early Start Diagnosis Support
Early Start – Diagnosis Support provides short-term support for parents and
carers of a child who has recently been diagnosed with a disability or is in the
process of obtaining a diagnosis. Staff develop a plan with the family to meet
their needs. The service supports families provide information and linking
them with specialist and mainstream children’s services as well as general
medical and allied health services and paediatricians. Links into practical
support services such as respite, personal care, domestic assistance and
transport may be included.
Women’s Health Centre – 23 Hawthorn street
The Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Strategy team provide pregnancy and
baby care for Aboriginal mothers or mothers of Aboriginal babies in Dubbo
and surrounding towns within NSW. This service can also help with hospital
bookings, home visits, information on what to expect in labour, support
through labour and birth, organise a GP and specialist care and links to other
services. After birth services provide breastfeeding support, advice on
contraception and parenting help. This is a free service which can also offer
education programs covering social, emotional & mental wellbeing, sexual
health, pregnancy care, caring for mother and baby up to 6-8 weeks, healthy
relationships with a graduation lunch/dinner.
Antenatal classes are provided to cover birthing, pregnancy and post-natal
care topics.
Mother groups provide support and midwifery specialist advice.
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Aboriginal Children’s Therapy Team (ACTT) – 2/47 Wingewarra St, 6881
8077
The Aboriginal Children’s Therapy Team (ACTT) is funded by the
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing through the Office for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. The program offers Speech
Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work services in addition to
Aboriginal Health Worker Support for eligible children and their families.
To be eligible for ACTT, a child must be;
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Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Decent
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Up to 8 years of age
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Living in Dubbo
ACTT is a generalist service and therefore recommends that children with
moderate to severe disabilities and those requiring mental health diagnosis
and/or prescriptions are referred to more appropriate specialist organisations.
ACTT can assist families in completing referrals to the most appropriate
service for their needs.
Aboriginal Dementia Advisory Service – Catholic Community Services, 2
Tony McGrane Pl Dubbo
The Aboriginal Dementia Advisory service (ADAS) will take the time to have a
yarn and help all Aboriginal families to maintain sustainable and vibrant lives.
These include:
Listen to issues and concerns, advocating on behalf of families and their
carer, connect clients with support services by way of referral whether it’s a
local service a GP or a specialist services.
ADAS can give advice on what you may need to do to plan for the future,
information on resources in your local community, understanding the changes
that occur with people with dementia.
Contact is Bruce Wilson on
0428024866.
Koori Yarning Group – Catholic Community Services, Western NSW
Local Health District, Carer’s NSW.
The koori yarning group is for non-paid carer’s and family members who look
after someone with a disability, who has dementia, mental illness or who is
frail aged. Carer’s are usually family members or friends who provide support
to a person.
Aboriginal people done see themselves as carer’s which is why this service is
available for support and offer advice as to services available and design a
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program to assist with a home support service allowing some independence
and the opportunity to remain in their own home for as long as possible.
Koori Yarning Group is for carer’s so they get that time away from their normal
caring role and get that break, what makes the Koori Yarning Group different
is that we are flexible in that we allow the carer to bring who they care for to
the group as well.
Dates for next Koori Yarning Group will be the first Thursday of each month
starting 10am – 12pm: Morning Tea and Lunch is provided
Just like last year the Koori yarning group would like to support our
grandparents carer’s and recognise the caring role they play in the lives of all
Aboriginal communities and extend an invitation for all grandparents to
participate in the Koori Yarning Group.
Transport is available if given notice at least two days notice before the
sessions.
Western NSW Medicare Local – Talbragar Street
The Western NSW Medicare Local is an independent company supporting
General Practitioners in Western NSW. The Local works with local Aboriginal
Health Service organisations to develop sustainable general practice services
and improve access to primary health care.
The Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness in
general practice activity aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples by enhancing the cultural awareness of general
practitioners (GPs), general practice staff, primary health care staff, and other
health care providers. Medical students will also benefit.
Ngangana Aboriginal Home Care – Premiers Building Brisbane St
The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC)
provides and funds a range of services, programs and resources to support
people with a disability and their families or carers.
The Aboriginal Flexible Respite Program in DADHC’s Western Region helps
Aboriginal families to continue caring for their family member with a disability.
The program aims to provide culturally appropriate support to clients and their
families. If you are Aboriginal, aged 45 years and over and frail, a Community
Aged Care Package may be able to help you remain living in your own home.
The packages aim to help you manage your life and your home by providing
and coordinating the services you need. To be assessed, a member of the
Aboriginal Assessment Team will visit you at home to ask you some
questions. They will then decide whether you are eligible for a package. A
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coordinator from the local Aboriginal Home Care branch will contact you to
arrange a suitable day for your service. The care worker will arrive at the
agreed time and day to begin your service. Your services will be reviewed as
your needs change. Aboriginal clients are eligible for contribution exemptions
for domestic assistance, personal care and respite.
If a client is in need of general services in their homes such as domestic
assistance, personal care, and social support you can ask the person to call
1300797606 or 68411570.
Carers NSW – Wingewarra St
Carers NSW is an association for relatives and friends caring for people with a
disability, mental illness, drug and alcohol dependencies, chronic condition,
terminal illness or who are frail.
Local support coordination is a free service for older Aboriginal & Torres Strait
Islander carers who are 45 and over. We provide advice and referrals, help
with legal and money worries, help to plan future of adult son or daughter as
you get older, work with you to meet the needs you identify as important, link
you to in-home and personal support and other care options.
Koori Yarning Camps are another way Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
carers can get together for a chat with other carers, and/or service providers.
Camps bring the group together in the outdoors to talk about being an
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander carer and how services can be made
easier and better to access.
7.5 Employment
As per the 2011 Census the labour force has a participation rate of 55.2%. It
has been noted that employment participation rate for women was lower than
men. There has been an increase by 1.2% of Aboriginal employment within
the community since 2006. Dubbo has 18.5% rate for unemployment for
Aboriginal people, this rating is lower than the NSW state rate of 18.9%, for
Aboriginal unemployment.
For more information please go to www.abs.gov.au.
19.3 % of Aboriginal men in Dubbo are unemployed compared with 3.6% for
unemployed non-Aboriginal men. 17.6% of Aboriginal women are unemployed
compared with 3.5% for unemployed non-Aboriginal women.
Employment is seen as one avenue for reducing many of the problems
currently experienced by Aboriginal people.
The development of an Aboriginal tourism product and attractions which
employ Aboriginal people is one means of providing employment and at the
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same time encouraging Aboriginal people to be independent and
entrepreneurial. Training programmes run by tertiary education institutions
specifically catering for Aboriginal people are also of benefit in not only
providing education but also in building confidence and self-esteem.
Government funded employment/training programmes are beneficial initiatives
and have assisted many unemployed to gain the necessary skills to gain full
employment.
The Dubbo Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) operates in Dubbo. The
main aim of the Strategy is to provide employment to Aboriginal people
through partnerships with the business community and establishing mentor
relationships with clients. Council is also a partner in the Aboriginal Job
Compact which has been developed in Dubbo. The Job Compact is designed
to create and support greater employment of Aboriginal people and to identify
and overcome the barriers to these aims.
Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander numbers of employees total
4.3% of Council’s total workforce. Council should strive to increase the
percentage of its workforce who are Aboriginal employees in line with the
percentage of Aboriginal people in the total Dubbo population. Council
provides $50,000 per annum to employ two (2) Aboriginal apprentices.
7.6 Elders Groups – Dubbo
Buninyong Elders Gathering – Myall St
Meets every Tuesday 10am – 2.30pm, activities include craft, morning
tea/lunch, guest speakers, excursions, diabetes clinic visit every week,
community bus available, Coordinator for this group is Lorna Brennan and can
be contacted on 6884 4988.
Multipurpose Allira Gathering – Fitzroy St
Meet Monday/Tuesday 9am – 12pm, activities include craft, excursions,
morning tea/lunch, diabetes clinic, sewing/overlocking, painting, jewellery
making, is fully funded by HAAC and has its own community transport
available, Coordinator for this group is Jennifer Roberts and can be contacted
on 6882 9503.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Local Elders Group – McGrane Way
Meet quarterly Tuesday 10am – 1pm, activities include morning tea/lunch,
guest speakers, general update to Elders on what is going on at the CSU
campuses and courses being offered to Aboriginal people, introduction of
Elders to campus staff. Contact for the group is John Nolan on 6885 7337.
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Wiradjuri Council of Elders
Collective group of Elders within the Wiradjuri Nation, Chairperson is Robert
Clegg, Secretary is Marjorie Keys. Dubbo representatives are Uncle Ray
Peckham, Aunty Una Lake, Aunty Pat Doolan, Aunty Coral Peckham.
Coral Peckham is the Dubbo representative on the Murray Lower Darling
River Indigenous Nations (MLDRIN) who perform a number of functions for
traditional owners in the Murray Darling Rivers Valleys:
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Facilitate and advocates the participation of 10 Indigenous nations
within the different levels of government decisions on Natural Resource
Management
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Develops response on the cultural, social and economic impacts of
development on Indigenous traditional country
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Be a collective united voice for the rights and interests of their
traditional country and its people
. Contact John Nolan for further information on 6885 7337.
7.7 Housing
Dubbo Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) – Cnr Darling &
Wingewarra Sts
Provide low rental social housing to its Aboriginal members, funeral
assistance, electricity and phone vouchers to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
members of the community, Aboriginality forms, room hire and catering for
training and other functions, computer access for training and general use,
holds general meetings of the Council to be held at least 4 times per year,
within every three month period to advise on issues, NAIDOC events, holds
land title as caretakers of the Talbragar Reserve and other sites around
Dubbo, Aboriginal site surveying, organises Elders to do Welcome to Country.
Contact CEO, Mr Darren Toomey 0427121912.
Aboriginal Housing Office – Church St
Purchase the houses then hand over to NSW Housing, DLALC and other
agencies to manage.
Create opportunities through housing with the Employment Related
Accommodation Program, this program allows Aboriginal people from remote
areas by providing accommodation in regional centres whilst they undertake
full-time study or employment.
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The Build & Grow Aboriginal Community Housing Strategy will assist the
Aboriginal community housing sector to grow in size and strength so that it
can provide better housing for Aboriginal people. The key aspects of Build &
Grow are the Provider Registration and Assessment System (PARS), head
leases, backlog maintenance and refurbishments, rent and subsidies, capacity
building and business development.
Dubbo Koori Housing – Carrington Ave
The longest serving Aboriginal housing company in Dubbo, was set up to
provide housing to low income families where private rental was not an option.
Are self sufficient and funded by rental payments, Bob Berry Real Estate are
the managing real estate for all properties.
Family & Community Services (FACS) – Carrington Ave
FACS Housing NSW provides public housing and housing related services,
which are appropriate to the needs of Aboriginal people in NSW. Housing
NSW also makes sure Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders receive
culturally appropriate information that will help them make an informed choice
about their housing options. It is also the responsibility of Housing NSW to
manage and maintain Aboriginal Housing Office properties on behalf of the
Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO).
Eligible Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders can also access
community housing, general public housing, housing as an elderly client (over
55 years), and all other Housing NSW services such as Private Rent
Assistance and Private Rental Subsidy.
Housing NSW manages properties on behalf of the Aboriginal Housing
services including:
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Management of more than 4,300 properties owned by the Aboriginal
Housing Office (AHO)
Management of the tenancies of around 8,700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander householders living in mainstream public housing
Participating in strategies addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait housing
needs
Specific initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
Compass Housing – Erskine St
Compass Housing Services is a not for profit organisation, established in
1984. Compass is primarily about alleviating the hardship of housing stress for
low to moderate income earning households by providing secure and
affordable housing and delivering housing products for disadvantaged people
who have difficulties sourcing adequate and affordable housing.
Compass Housing currently manages over 3000 properties and presently
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operates in the local government areas of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie,
Wyong, Gosford, Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Singleton, Scone,
Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook, Broken Hill, Central Darling, Dubbo and
Wellington. Compass Housing manages social housing similar to Housing
NSW and is regulated by the performance based registration system in its
operations.
CareWest Dubbo – Macquarie St
Dubbo Koori Young Parents Home Makers
Program is designed to provide a range of parenting supports and capacity
building activities with teenage parents in the Dubbo Area, working closely
with the Dubbo Young Aboriginal People Sustainable Housing Project.
This project aims to increase the capacity of young Aboriginal parents to care
for their babies and children through an increased understanding of the early
years & maintaining good home management skills.
This project will support & assist young people to strengthen their parenting
and homemaking skills and strengthen their informal support of networks to
prompt family and community participation
Early Intervention Support to Sustain Tenancies (EISST)
The EISST project will primarily focus on sustaining tenancies to prevent
homelessness and reduce the significant number of people accessing crisis
accommodation and services due to being evicted from long term
accommodation in Western NSW. This objective was a priority identified in the
Aboriginal consultation workshop undertaken in the region. The project will
prioritise Aboriginal people and focus on social housing and private rental
clients with complex needs in Dubbo and Wellington. The project will identify
at risk tenancies at an early stage and intervene for the period of the ‘risk of
homelessness’ to provide an integrated and coordinated service response and
case management support to prevent eviction.
Young Aboriginal Parents Program
The Project will support young Aboriginal parents, who are experiencing
homelessness or living in overcrowded accommodation, to access long-term
accommodation and provide support to maintain that tenancy. The Project will
also target young Aboriginal parents whose tenancies are ‘at risk’ to support
them to address their issues and ultimately sustain their tenancies.
Western Aboriginal Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service (WAATAS) –
201 Brisbane St, 6884 0969
The Western Aboriginal Tenant Advice & Advocacy Service (WATAAS)
provides information, advice, advocacy and representation to tenants living in
Aboriginal housing, private housing, social housing, caravan parks and strata
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title units. Experienced staff can provide advice about signing a lease, bond
disputes, repairs, security, access and other tenancy issues.
Our aim is provide advice and to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people when dealing with their tenancy matters. Our catchment’s
areas range from Broken Hill to Dareton/Wentworth across to Lightning Ridge
down to Lithgow. Our experienced staff can assist and support tenants with:

Negotiation with your landlord, write letters and fill in applications for
housing, attend Consumer Tenancy & Trade Tribunal (CTTT), housing
NSW transfers, repairs, attend meetings with your landlord including
Housing NSW
Currently auspiced by Dtarawarra (Sydney).
WATAAS
201 Brisbane Street (green house down from the new AMS)
P.O. Box 2025
Dubbo NSW 2830
Toll Free Number: 1800 810 233
Office Number:
02 6884 0969
Fax Number:
02 6884 1060
7.8 Legal
Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) – 23 Carrington Ave
The Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT (Western Zone) provides legal
representation, referrals and advice in the central west, north west and far
west of New South Wales to Aboriginal men, women, young people and
children. ALS (Western Zone) is a criminal law practice which provides advice
and representation for both Indigenous adults and young persons. ALS (WZ)
staff are also active in providing Community Legal Education talks,
workshops, presentations and conversations throughout the community of
NSW.
The range of services provided comprises:
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Information, initial legal advice, minor assistance and referral
Duty lawyer assistance
Legal casework services in criminal matters, and
Community legal education and policy reform.
ALS law reform work focuses in particular on sentencing, police powers, bail
and coronial law reform and other advances in the Criminal Justice System.
This includes the over-representation of young Aboriginal people in the
Juvenile Justice System, over-policing, alternative sentencing options and
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working with other agencies holistically to help identify the main causes of
Aboriginal people's high involvement with the criminal justice system.
ALS also has a Prisoner Throughcare Unit which provides support to people
who are leaving prison, working with other service providers to assist return to
family and community.
Cell Support Scheme
Approximately 8 members have been trained in the procedures used by
Dubbo Police when an Aboriginal person is being held in relation to an
offence, members have their name on a roster at the station and are called in
if a person being detained does not have a support person to sit with them our
members have been involved in this support for Young Aboriginal Person out
at Orana Juvenile Justice Centre, also at the Police station in town and also
for Adults who request a support person to be on hand in the Police station.
Members are present during the Police interview process .
Youth Cautioning
You may be aware that depending on the severity of an offence Young people
may be eligible to be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act. One aspect of
this process is instead of being charged with the offence and having to appear
in court a young person can be given an official caution.This is usually
delivered by the Youth Liaison Officer at the Police station. Dubbo Aboriginal
Community Justice Group now has 6 members training by the NSW Police
training branch to allow them to co-deliver the caution in conjunction with the
Youth Liaison Officer.
Circle Sentencing
Circle Sentencing is an alternative sentencing court for adult Aboriginal
offenders. Rather than being sentenced by a Magistrate in a courtroom, the
sentence is determined collaboratively by both the Magistrate and respected
members of the Aboriginal community who have a close association with the
offender. This provides a sentence that is more meaningful and relevant to
the offender.
Each Circle Sentencing Court is supported by an Aboriginal Community
Justice Group.
7.9 Children’s Services
Multi-Purpose Allira Gathering Association
Allira has been operating for 25 years in Dubbo catering to Aboriginal and
Non-Aboriginal Children 0 to 5 years.
Enrolment are open all year around with experience Educators providing a
quality educational programs that is flexible and interesting to Supports all
children.
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A bus service is available for children with no transport to access to service.
Allira also offers
 Immunisation program
 Elders Day Care Program Three day per week
 Community Age Care Program serving Dubbo and Narromine
communities
 Community Training centre that can be hire out for community use.
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Strategy
Performance Target
Aboriginal people residing in No examples of Council decisions or
Dubbo have access to a range of actions being discriminatory to
quality care, educational, health Aboriginal people.
and social facilities and services.
The
percentage
of
Council’s
workforce
that
is
Aboriginal
increases.
By When
Continue liaison with the Dubbo Aboriginal Working Ongoing
Party (DACWP) on matters affecting Aboriginal people.
Continue to auspice funding allocated to DACWP.
Resp.
MSS
Continue to involve the local Aboriginal Community in
decision making processes by including membership
on various Committees and Working Parties.
Continue to participate & support the Dubbo Koori
Interagency Network (DKIN).
Support DKIN with organising the Red Ochre Festival
Continue to participate and support the Dubbo Local
Aboriginal Lands Council
Continue to support all Aboriginal Medical Centres &
Aboriginal Health initiatives in Dubbo subject to ALO’s
availability.
Continue to participate and support the Dubbo
Aboriginal Women’s Advisory Group Family Planning
NSW (AWAG).
Participate and Support all organisations with NAIDOC
events/activities subject to ALO’s availability.
Participate and Support all organisation with National
Apology & Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week,
National Close the Gap Day, other events/activities
subject to ALO’s availability.
Participate and Support Apollo House with activities
Participate & Support Dubbo Aboriginal Elders groups
with events/activities subject to ALO’s availability.
Ongoing
MSS
Ongoing
ALO
Oct 2014
Ongoing
ALO
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
Oct 2014
ALO
Oct 2014
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
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Strategy
Performance Target
Liaise and support Aboriginal Elders with Welcome &
Acknowledgement to Country subject to ALO’s
availability.
Liaise with Macquarie Regional Library & DACWP for
redevelopment of permanent Aboriginal Area within the
Library to be called ‘Tree of Knowledge’ and update
the Aboriginal catalogue/collection to ensure more
relevance to Wiradjuri & other Nations residing in
Dubbo
Liaise with Western Plains Cultural Centre and Dubbo
Aboriginal Community Working Party to create a
permanent Aboriginal Exhibition Area within the
Centre, also encourage more Aboriginal participation
at the Centre
By When
Ongoing
Resp.
ALO
July
2014
ALO
July
2014
ALO
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8
PEOPLE FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE
BACKGROUNDS
The 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that Dubbo had a population
of 40,491 of which 10.46% stated that they were born overseas compared to a
NSW State average of over 30%. There are over 50 nationalities living in
Dubbo. A more detailed examination of the overseas origin of people living in
Dubbo reveals the following:1.32% from the UK
0.76% from New Zealand
0.32% from India
0.26% from Philippines
0.23% from China
0.23% from Sri Lanka
This makes a total of 3.12% which leaves 7.34% of the population from a vast
array of different countries. There is 5.01% not stated. It is considered that
given the different numbers of countries of overseas origin covered by the
population of Dubbo and the small numbers of people that any effort to
implement programmes to assist these people would be far too costly and the
benefit for the whole population marginal.
The Census figures show that 2.64% of the Dubbo population speaks a
language other than English which would suggest that the significant
proportion of people living in Dubbo born overseas speak English.
The Council’s Customer Services Branch is skilled in accessing interpreter
services for residents who do not speak English. Council has also adopted a
Community Tolerance Policy.
The Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre has
appointed a part time Settlement Grants Program-Migrant Support Worker
funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). This
position assists in the settlement of new arrivals by providing assistance in the
access and referrals to mainstream services and creating opportunities to
participate in the wider community.
The Multicultural Women’s Group meets the third Wednesday of each month
at 10.00am in the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre. This provides the ladies
with the opportunity of a social gathering whilst having support from one
another and gaining skills and information from local service providers.
Council should continue to hold regular focus group meetings to determine
support and identify needs that Council may be able to assist with.
Council has established a Multicultural Festival Advisory Committee. The
Committee is made up of community members and the Manager Social
Services and is tasked to plan and stage the Multicultural Festival. The
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Festival has grown in popularity since its inception in 2005 and attracts huge
numbers.
At its meeting held in February 2008, Council resolved to become a “Refugee
Welcome Zone.” The proclamation was made on Harmony Day 2008. Dubbo
was declared “A Refugee Welcome City” during Refugee Week 2008 on
Monday 16 June 2008. The theme for 2008 was “A Place to call Home”.
SBS Radio is available in Dubbo on 100.5 FM.
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Strategy
Performance Target
By
When
People from Non English No
examples
of
racial Continue to work with the Committee established Ongoing
Speaking Background residing discrimination by Council or by to organise the Multicultural Festival.
in Dubbo suffer no racial the community.
disadvantage
or
discrimination.
Family Day Care and Rainbow Cottage in Ongoing
association with other Childcare Centres work to
conduct multicultural activities. Eg Harmony Day
Explore the possibility of the CALD population to Ongoing
be involved with Council’s Sister City Program.
Resp.
MSS
MSS
MSS
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9.
GENERAL ISSUES
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11
Community Safety and Law and Order
Attraction of Qualified/Professional Staff to Dubbo
Hospitals
Dubbo Base Hospital
Dubbo Private Hospital
Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service
Respite Care
Dubbo Health Council
Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Road Safety
Transport
Men’s Issues
Mental Health
9.1
Community Safety and Law and Order
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The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research provides the recorded
criminal offences detailing the top 50 Local Government Areas for the period
January 2013 to December 2013. The information obtained indicates the
position of Dubbo as ranked by rate of recorded criminal incidents.
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Assault: ranked 9 with 362 offences.
Assault DV related: ranked 8 with 338 offences.
Steal from person: ranked 9 with 57 offences.
Break and enter - dwelling: ranked 8 with 445 offences.
Break and enter - non dwelling: not in top 50.
Steal from motor vehicle: ranked 3 with 632 offences.
Motor Vehicle Theft: ranked 6 with 185 offences.
Sexual assault: ranked 33 with 39 offences.
Robbery without weapon: ranked 27 with 8 offences.
Steal from dwelling: ranked 39 with 182 offences.
Steal from Retail Store: ranked 2 with 347 offences
Fraud: ranked 39 with 199 offences
Malicious damage to property: ranked 12 with 848 offences
Statistics available for Juvenile Legal Action for 2013 in Dubbo are:
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86
6
45
11
18
22
16
15
Assault
Breach AVO
Break and Enter
Crowd Control/Management
Drug Detection
Fire
Fraud
GIC/Receiving
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4
96
1
2
146
82
11
10
1
14
0
100
19
29
30
Intention Offence
Judicial Offences
Licensing Legislation
Major Traffic Crash
Malicious Damage
Miscellaneous
Occurrence Only
Offence Against the Person Other
Powers – Move On
Resist/Hinder/Assault Officer
Robbery
Stealing
Stolen Vehicle/Vessel
Street Offence
Traffic
The drug problem whilst lower in Dubbo amongst juvenile offenders than the
State average still has profound social problems. The effects of drugs
themselves inhibit citizens from a proper life and role in society, the families
and friends of drug takers are affected to varying degrees, the crime
emanating from drug related matters affects the whole community and the
funds diverted into drug law enforcement and rehabilitation of drug users
could be better utilised within the community.
A Community Drug Action Team operates in Dubbo. Council is represented
on this Team. The main aims of the Team are to identify and address priority
drug related issues in the Dubbo community including:
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Bringing together key agencies and key stakeholder representatives
in the Dubbo area.
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Assisting the Dubbo community as a whole to better understand,
discuss and take ownership of drug issues and the solutions.
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Facilitating community involvement in setting priorities to address the
causes and impacts of drug use in Dubbo through involvement in
developing initiatives and strategies in the Drug Action Plan for
Dubbo.
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Raising awareness and building constructive and coordinated action
within the community.
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Developing community support for a wide range of responses to the
causes, incidence and harms of illicit drug use.
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Increasing participation and cooperation and developing sustainable
partnerships across the community to achieve an ongoing,
coordinated approach in dealing with priority drug related issues.
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Developing specific and innovative responses that suit the dynamics
of the Dubbo community.
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Facilitating effective management links across initiatives and better
alignment of efforts at all levels in relation to drug issues.
A third Crime Prevention Plan 2011 – 2014 has been prepared by Dubbo City
Council. The crimes targeted in this plan include Malicious Damage and Steal
from Motor Vehicle.
Council has employed a Community Safety Officer on 3 February 2014. The
position is 21 hours per week, temporary until October 2014. Funding of
$50,000 for the position was made available from the NSW Attorney General’s
Department for the implementation of strategies in the Steal from Motor
Vehicle section of the current Crime Prevention Plan. Nicole is focusing
mainly on facilitating CPTED Audits, an educational campaign, a media
campaign and a marketing campaign. All of these activities will be undertaken
with the assistance of the Police, particularly the Crime Prevention Officer.
A media strategy and an education plan have been developed, along with
posters and handouts highlighting the crime and the hotspots in the Dubbo
area. These activities are being undertaken with the assistance of local Police
and the Manager Social Services.
Alcohol Free Zones have been implemented in the Central Business District,
parts of West Dubbo bordering the LH Ford Bridge and areas along Erskine,
Cobra and Darling Streets along with six zones in neighbourhood shopping
centres. The alcohol free zones are effective from 1 January 2011 until 31
December 2014, when their continued implementation will be decided. The
establishment of alcohol free zones has been effective in alleviating some of
the undesirable anti social and criminal activity within the areas.
Safety Cameras have been introduced into the Central Business District to
monitor areas which have been designated as crime “hot spots”. Twenty
seven (27) cameras have been installed with all monitoring carried out at the
Dubbo Police Station. Again, by implementing this initiative it is hoped that
anti social and criminal activity will be curtailed. Annual reviews show that the
cameras have had a significant effect on reducing the levels of certain crimes
in the CBD. A review of the camera system by an independent consultant has
shown that the system is able to be expanded with the possibility of upgrading
utilising new technology. The system has been upgraded with fibre optic
cabling, new software and an ability to monitor and retrieve data remotely from
the Dubbo Police Station.
9.2
Attraction of Qualified/Professional Staff to Dubbo
One of the common problems encountered by almost all social service
providers and other professions as well is the inability to recruit professional
staff to Dubbo. This is particularly true in the medical and allied medical
professions. Main reasons which are put forward for this inability include
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remoteness from the metropolitan area, the skills shortage, living standards,
entertainment/activities, lack of professional colleagues, lack of tertiary
education facilities, lack of understanding by people from coastal areas of
Western New South Wales and salary levels. It is a difficult problem however
education and awareness programmes to inform potential job applicants of
what Dubbo has to offer may improve the situation.
The opening of the Western Plains Cultural Centre and the Dubbo Regional
Theatre and Convention Centre have provided more opportunities for Dubbo
to showcase events which in turn have provided additional encouragement for
professionals to make the move to Dubbo.
Dubbo is part of the Evocities campaign. The campaign includes Albury,
Armidale, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga. These
cities have united to encourage people to live, work and invest in one of these
cities. Dubbo, along with the other cities, has dedicated resources along with
corporate sponsors and Federal and State Government funding.
The main objective of the campaign is to encourage capital city residents to
make the move to an Evocity and invest in the city.
There has been a positive response to the campaign from capital city
residents, with numerous inquiries and people making the change.
A programme initiated by Western NSW Local Health District to attract and
retain medical staff in Dubbo is the ‘Adopt – a – Doc’ project. The programme
involves members of service clubs becoming ‘buddies, mentors and friends’ to
new medical staff to make them feel more welcome to Dubbo and to assist
them to integrate into the community. A Committee of representatives from
local community service clubs, local government and Western NSW Local
Health District have been established to guide this programme. The Council’s
Director Community Services serves on this Committee. To date the
programme has been successful. Council provides a package of information
and free passes to various Council facilities to new medical staff to orientate
them to the City’s services and facilities. Council is also assisting The Royal
Australian College of General Practitioners in attracting Medical Interns to
Dubbo.
9.3
Hospitals
On 1 January 2011, the Western NSW Local Health District (WLHD) replaced
the previous Greater Western Area Health Service as part of the “Health
Reform in NSW – A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia’s
Future” programme. The new WLHD comprises 23 local government areas
stretching from Bathurst to Brewarrina and including the centres of Dubbo,
Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee, Parkes, Forbes and Cowra. The new nine (9)
member WLHD comprises seven (7) members currently living in the Orana
Region (4 of which live in Dubbo) which is a good level of representation to
endeavour to secure the Region’s proper share of the health budget for
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9.3.1 Dubbo Base Hospital
(i)
Redevelopment
The State Government has allocated $72.7M towards the redevelopment of
the Dubbo Base Hospital.
The Commonwealth Government has also allocated $7.1M towards this
redevelopment.
The hospital underwent a $19 million, three-stage redevelopment in 2007.
The redevelopment incorporated the following changes:
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Boiler House changeover from coal to natural gas
Relocation of Oncology Unit to a standalone building
Refurbishment of the Chest Clinic for Blood Bank collection and
storage
18 bed Mental health Unit
12 bed Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit
24 bed General Ward, combined medical/surgical, male/female
15 bed Paediatric Unit
17 bay Emergency Department
Medical Imaging Department including 2 new X-ray machines and
computerised film developing equipment
Medical Records Department
Administration/Reception
Outpatient Areas
Refurbishment of Theatre complex
Pharmacy and Nursing Administration relocated to larger premises
Refurbishment of Surgical Block’s 24 beds
Refurbishment of two old wards, for the occupation by Allied Health
Departments including: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Cardiac
Rehabilitation, Dietetics and Social Welfare.
Staff Issues
The attraction of medical and allied health staff still remains difficult due to a
number of reasons, of which some are:
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Limited numbers of professional colleagues;
Lack of tertiary educational facilities;
Remoteness from metropolitan area;
Living standards (entertainment/education/activities): and
Employment for spouse.
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Medical Specialists and hospital staff
A wide range of Specialists are now working in Dubbo. These include Internal
Medicine (6), Renal Medicine (2), General Surgery (4), Orthopaedic Surgery
(12 visiting), Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3), Ophthalmology (2 visiting), ENT
(2), Paediatrics (5), Psychiatrist (9), Anaesthetics (3), Pathology (3). Medical
Officers and Registrars also operate on rotation from various Metropolitan
Health Services staff the Hospital. Other visiting specialists include Vascular
Surgeon, Urologist, Psychiatrists and Radiologists.
A Clinical School has been set up under a Federal program to offer Medical
Training "in the bush" to hopefully give Medical Students a better appreciation
of what actually happens in places like Dubbo, Wagga and Lismore (all with
Clinical schools) with the hope of getting a higher return rate from students to
rural areas. It is a six year program at this stage and means that on offer is a
rural rotation for whole terms of third year Medical students that have
traditionally only been offered at larger metropolitan teaching hospitals. Local
Medical Officers see this as a prestige opportunity where they are actually
involved in teaching these students various aspects of clinical practice. A
number of Medical Officers will be holding conjoint appointments with the
University as well as Western NSW Local Health District and this is seen to be
an incentive to attracting new applicants to the area.
Charles Sturt University, Western NSW Local Health District and Sydney
University are jointly involved in the provision of a new University Dental and
Oral Health Centre constructed on the Dubbo CSU campus. The facility
provides training for dentistry students in a regional location and also provides
the Dubbo community with greater access to dental services.
Dubbo Primary and Community Health Services
Dubbo Primary and Community Health Centre at 2 Palmer Street, is a large
facility of Western NSW Local Health District, with 60 full time equivalent
nursing and allied health staff. A wide range of health services are available in
Dubbo, these include:
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Child and Family Health and home visiting services to all families in
Dubbo with newborn babies. In addition, staff run mum’s groups,
parenting education groups, teen education groups and post-natal
depression groups.
Aboriginal Maternal and Infant health provides home visiting services
both antenatally and postnatally to Aboriginal families for support,
education and care. Staff also conducts an ante-natal clinic in the West
Dubbo Women’s House. As an additional service a mother and babies
support worker provides home visiting support to Aboriginal families
with children 0-3 years.
Early Childhood Centre-based services (located at Carrington Avenue)provide developmental screening 0-5 years, immunisation education
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and support to parents. Outreach services to West Dubbo and Allira are
also provided.
Hearing Services- hearing screening of all new born babies, pre-school
and school screening of Aboriginal children for otitis media, child and
adult assessment by audiologist.
Counselling Services: for children, adults and families. These are
comprised of a Family Therapy team, Child Protection and Sexual
Assault counselling. A variety of groups are conducted for adults and
children. Counsellors staff the Sexual Assault crisis service located at
the Dubbo Base Hospital.
Diabetes Education: manage the specialist clinics for diabetic clients,
and provide individual appointments for education and support of client
treatment. Also conduct outreach clinics at Apollo House and Allira.
Dieticians-undertake individual treatment, run groups and work with
school canteens and community groups on healthy nutrition.
Paediatric therapy service- speech therapy and occupational therapy.
Also conduct groups teaching social skills.
Podiatry – HACC funded services are provided for Dubbo Clients.
Women’s Health – clinics by appointment, and health promotion to
community Groups.
Sexual Health Services – Brisbane Street Clinic. Provide medical
assessments, testing, counselling and education.
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Waiting Lists – due to increasing demands, some programs have waiting lists,
which is an issue that continues to be addressed.
(iii) Quality
Hospital - The hospital has received confirmation of its continuing
accreditation under the Australian Council on Health Care Standards. This
external accreditation ensures that the hospital has in place a program for
Continuing Quality Improvement and that it complies with recommended
operating procedures and standards.
Dubbo Primary and Community Health Service - The Dubbo Community
Health Centre has received a 4 year accreditation with the Australian Council
for Health Care Standards.
9.3.2 Dubbo Private Hospital
Dubbo Private Hospital is a 53-bed hospital, including a 6 bed Day Procedure
Centre, located on Moran Drive Dubbo. It is a Healthcare Hospital, part of 12
nationwide.
Dubbo Private Hospital offers a variety of specialist clinics that include:
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Theatre facilities
X-Ray Department
Pre-Admission Staff and Clinic
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Specialist Consulting Suites
Specialist Services available are:
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Day procedure surgery
General surgery
Gynaecology surgery
Obstetric surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Ophthalmic surgery
Ear, Nose and Throat surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Vascular surgery
Dental surgery
Urology
Plastic & reconstruction surgery
General medicine
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy
High dependency
X-Ray facilities
Pathology services
Post natal care
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Unit with kitchenette, gymnasium and therapy room
9.3.3 Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service
Lourdes Hospital and Community Health Service provides 34 inpatient beds
that cover services for Palliative Care, GEM (Geriatric Evaluation and
Management), Rehabilitation and Transitional Aged Care.
Other Services include:
 Aged Care Assessment
 Brain Injury Rehabilitation
 Rural Spinal Cord Injury
 Community Nursing and Palliative Care
 Hospital services
 Medical Specialist Service and clinics
 Occupational Therapy
 Physiotherapy
 Speech Pathology
Lourdes has a dedicated team of Health, Aged Care and support service
professionals who promote quality of life for people with an injury or disability
and for older people in the community. Lourdes provides a continuum of
hospital, health and extended care services and promotes a holistic view of
individual and family well-being to enable people to live life to the fullest.
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9.4
Respite Care
With the growing emphasis for people with physical and intellectual disabilities
to remain ‘at home’ and ‘within the Community’ rather than living in
‘institutions’ there is a growing demand for respite for the carers of people with
a diverse range of disabilities. Many carers are frail and elderly and require
assistance with future planning. Any carer who cannot access adequate
respite from their caring role and responsibilities may face potential health
problems themselves.
Even if they can cope physically and emotionally, the standard of living of
carers is greatly diminished because the caring role often involves 24 hour on
call duty.
The NSW State Government is committed to reshaping respite services in line
with directions arising from the recent Respite Working Party Review. The
Family and Community Services Department Ageing, Disability and Home
Care (ADHC) aims to further develop a respite system that is responsive to
the needs of people with disabilities, their families and carers.
The Child and Adult Respite facilities operated by ADHC provide a service to
approximately 50 families within the Orana Far West Area for people with an
intellectual disability. In addition to these facilities a limited number of
additional funding packages of $5,000 per family have been made available to
non-Government agencies to provide respite to eligible families. This funding
has been made available to cater for out of home respite care.
These new respite services will provide valuable support to adults and
children with disabilities, their families and carers such as out of home care
respite, weekends away and centre based respite including 24 hour out of
home care and overnight stays.
There is a definite need in the community for Day Program Services for those
with a disability. The provision of these facilities will reduce the requirement
for respite services as those in need of care would take part in activities that
are structured to their need and level of disability.
The Orana Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre can provide respite
assistance for planned respite breaks, respite crisis interventions and on-off
financial assistance, offering advocacy and referral to respite service both
residential, in-home and community based under the National Respite for
Carers Program.
9.5
Dubbo Health Council
The Dubbo Health Council was formed in mid 1998 following community
consultation. This Council was formed in response to Western NSW Local
Health Network’s need to allow community involvement in the delivery of
health services to the Dubbo community. The Health Council reports directly
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to the Western NSW Local Health District Board. Members of the Health
Council represent a broad spectrum of community groups as well as the
general public. The Health Council can provide recommendations to the Area
Health Board on service provision as well as feedback on existing services
and the need for new and/or amended services.
9.6
Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc
The Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc. auspices a number of community
services through its Management Committee. These services include the
Community Information and Referral Service, Community Transport Scheme,
Home Modification and Maintenance, Community Activities, Child and Family
Worker, Outreach Youth Counsellor, and two After School Care Centres
‘Central’ and ‘South’, one Vacation Care Centres, Community Visitors’
Scheme, Community Seniors Activities Programme including the Community
Worker Aged/Disabled and the Settlement Grants Program.
The Council financially assists the Centre through ongoing funding of
subsidised rent for the Centre’s building and general expenses, one hundred
and sixty thousand dollars and five thousand dollars for the Community
Seniors Activities Programme. The Centre also receives funding through
ADHC, NSW Transport and various smaller grants.
Council should continue the level of financial support to the Dubbo
Neighbourhood Centre Inc. to maintain the level of services provided through
that Centre.
9.7
Road Safety
Council has a permanent Road Safety Officer who is responsible for the
development of programmes to minimise the incidents of road accidents and
to make pedestrians and drivers more aware of the potential dangers
associated with our road and traffic system. The Road Safety Officer, with key
stakeholder groups has developed the Road Safety Strategic Plan, which
contains strategies to address road safety issues over the next five years.
Throughout 2014/2015, the Road Safety Officer will develop and implement
road safety programmes targeting young people, older people and the general
population.
9.8
Transport
The provision of a safe, appropriate, convenient and affordable public
transport system is a very important social and community component. It
allows people, particularly the frail aged, economically disadvantaged and
those with disabilities to be mobile to access services, entertainment,
employment, recreation, shopping, social contact and so on. It provides
young people with mobility for work and recreation / entertainment. It provides
safety for those needing to move around the City at night.
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Council, however, needs to continue to monitor the provision of public
transport and to work co operatively with local operators to ensure the best
possible services are provided for the bulk of the population. Council needs to
supply any new information on demographics and new housing and
employment generating developments to local bus operators so that they can
gauge and monitor any potential changes in patron demand over time.
Citizens also need to be aware of changes in transport needs and to report
these to Council or members of the Community Services Committee so that
the changes can be brought to the attention of transport operators.
9.9
Men’s Issues
The male population in Dubbo accounts for approximately 48.3% of the total.
The Men’s Shed provides assistance with men's health, isolation, loneliness
and depression. The program can play a significant and practical role in
addressing these and other men's issues. It can help connect men with their
community and mainstream society and at the same time act as a catalyst in
stimulating their community's economic activities. The Men’s Shed operates
from a Dubbo City Council building located in Victoria Park Dubbo. There is
also a South Dubbo Chapter of the Men’s Shed.
Council should support these services to assist them to maintain the level of
activities provided by them.
9.10 Mental Health
Mental illness refers to a vast range of symptoms that involve a person’s
cognitive and social abilities and their associated behaviours. It is relevant to
note that approximately one in five Australian adults experience a mental
illness in any one year. Apart from those people who directly experience the
symptoms and associated behaviours of a mental illness/disorder, mental
illness impacts on the families, friends and carers of those people directly
affected. Carers can provide up to 104 hours per week support to the directly
affected relative or friend in their caring role. As a result, the impact of the
caring role often affects health, and can significantly reduce the financial
resources and social networks, of the carer. In response to this, the Family
and Carer Mental Health Program, a family and carer mental health support
service has been established in Dubbo.
Catholic Healthcare Community Services (CHCS) Orana now offers the
Dimensions Respite Service – a day respite program for Carers of people
living with a mental health problem.
Additionally, CHCS Orana
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre offers regional assistance,
referral and support for carers of people living with a mental health problem –
funded by Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
(FaHCSIA)
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Strategy
Performance Target
By
Resp.
When
Residents and visitors to No examples of decrease in the Continue to liaise with the Council’s Manager City Ongoing DOCS
Dubbo have access to good number and range of qualified Development and Communication and Western
quality medical and hospital medical personnel available in NSW Local Health Network on the initiation of
services and facilities.
Dubbo.
programmes to attract and retain medical
practitioners and specialists.
Maintain membership of Western NSW Local Ongoing DOCS
Health Network’s Adopt-A-Doc Committee.
Lobby the State Government for increased Ongoing DOCS
recurrent funding and total redevelopment of
Dubbo Base Hospital.
The personal and property No increase in the levels of crime Undertake the strategies in the Local Crime Ongoing MSS
safety of residents and visitors reported for 2015/2016.
Prevention Plan.
to Dubbo is secure.
Meet with the local Superintendent of Police Ongoing DOCS
quarterly.
Residents and visitors to
Dubbo have good access to
high quality general social and
welfare services and facilities.
No examples of social issues Conduct at least 4 meetings of the Community Ongoing DOCS
being considered by Council Services Committee per annum.
without referral to the Community
Services Committee.
Continue to provide financial assistance to the May
Neighbourhood Centre in the 2015/2016 budget.
2015
DOCS
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Strategy
Performance Target
By
Resp.
When
Residents have access to a No examples of genuine public Continue to monitor the provision of public Ongoing MSS
quality, convenient, affordable demand for public transport not transport in Dubbo.
and accessible public transport being met.
system.
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DUBBO CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA DEMOGRAPHICS
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
Introduction
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Map of Dubbo
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Population Structure by Age Group/Area (tables and graphs) 83
Population Structure by Age Group/Gender (table)
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Population Growth 1971 - 2011 (table and graph)
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Changes in Population Age Structure 1981 – 2011
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Population Projections (table and graph)
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Labour Force Status
107
Employment by Age/Industry/Sex
108
Weekly Individual Income by Age/Sex
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Family Composition and number of children in Household
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10.1
Introduction
The role of the socio demographic profile is to:*
Outline the existing size and structure of the population;
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Describe the social characteristics of the population;
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Describe the economic characteristics of the population; and
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Establish population projections for the area.
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NORTH
SOUTH
Age in
Years
Persons %
Persons %
0-4
248
0.63%
811
2.07%
5-9
169
0.43%
715
1.82%
10-14
180
0.46%
726
1.85%
15-19
189
0.48%
762
1.94%
20-24
207
0.53%
685
1.75%
25-29
210
0.53%
689
1.76%
30-34
175
0.44%
613
1.56%
35-39
139
0.35%
654
1.67%
40-44
163
0.41%
732
1.87%
45-49
178
0.45%
647
1.65%
50-54
187
0.48%
676
1.72%
55-59
148
0.38%
569
1.45%
60-64
155
0.39%
548
1.40%
65-69
136
0.35%
467
1.19%
70-74
104
0.26%
432
1.10%
75-79
83
0.21%
357
0.91%
80-84
58
0.15%
320
0.82%
85-89
69
0.18%
191
0.49%
90-94
42
0.11%
79
0.20%
95-99
9
0.02%
22
0.06%
100+
3
0.01%
3
0.01%
TOTAL 2,852 7.00% 10,698
27%
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURES - 2011
EAST
WEST
CENTRAL
RURAL
DUBBO (C)
Persons %
Persons %
Persons %
Persons %
Persons %
800
2.03%
524
1.33%
175
0.44%
537
1.36% 3,095 7.90%
637
1.62%
521
1.32%
156
0.40%
551
1.40% 2,749 7.01%
650
1.65%
498
1.27%
161
0.41%
704
1.79% 2,919 7.45%
732
1.86%
430
1.09%
161
0.41%
665
1.69% 2,939 7.50%
628
1.60%
366
0.93%
195
0.50%
302
0.77% 2,383 6.08%
638
1.62%
379
0.96%
199
0.51%
271
0.69% 2,386 6.09%
546
1.39%
346
0.88%
187
0.48%
401
1.02% 2,268 5.79%
515
1.31%
409
1.04%
179
0.45%
489
1.24% 2,385 6.09%
523
1.33%
422
1.07%
143
0.36%
670
1.70% 2,653 6.77%
553
1.40%
373
0.95%
182
0.46%
697
1.77% 2,630 6.71%
578
1.47%
369
0.94%
214
0.54%
696
1.77% 2,720 6.94%
467
1.19%
351
0.89%
172
0.44%
633
1.61% 2,340 5.97%
354
0.90%
332
0.84%
152
0.39%
573
1.46% 2,114 5.39%
251
0.64%
289
0.73%
140
0.36%
401
1.02% 1,684 4.30%
234
0.59%
245
0.62%
116
0.29%
289
1.00% 1,420 3.62%
133
0.34%
141
0.36%
94
0.24%
160
0.41%
968
2.47%
148
0.38%
95
0.24%
66
0.17%
150
0.38%
837
2.14%
70
0.18%
29
0.07%
54
0.14%
78
0.20%
491
1.25%
20
0.05%
6
0.02%
7
0.02%
14
0.04%
168
0.43%
3
0.01%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
34
0.09%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
6
0.02%
8,480
22%
6,125
16%
2,753
7%
8,281
21%
39,189 100%
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AREA
Percentage
NORTH
7%
SOUTH
27%
EAST
22%
WEST
16%
CENTRAL
7%
RURAL
21%
85
3,500
Dubbo Population by Age - 2011
3,095
2,919
3,000
2,939
2,749
2,653
2,500
2,383
2,386
2,630
2,720
2,385
2,340
2,268
2,114
2,000
1,684
1,420
1,500
968
1,000
837
491
500
168
34
6
95-99
100+
0
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
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POPULATION DISTRIBUTION OF DUBBO - 2011
30%
27%
25%
22%
21%
20%
16%
15%
PERCENTAGE
10%
7%
7%
5%
0%
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
CENTRAL
RURAL
87
300
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 NORTH DUBBO
250
248
207
200
210
189
187
180
178
175
169
163
148
150
155
139
136
104
100
83
69
58
50
42
9
3
0
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99
100+
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POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 NORTH DUBBO
10%
9%
9%
8%
7%
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
6%
7%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
4%
%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0.32%
0.11%
0%
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99
100+
89
900
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 SOUTH DUBBO
811
800
762
715
732
726
685
700
689
676
654
647
613
600
569
548
500
467
432
400
357
320
300
191
200
100
79
22
3
0
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99
100+
90
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 SOUTH DUBBO
8%
8%
7%
7%
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0.35%
0.18%
0%
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99
100+
91
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 EAST DUBBO
900
800
800
732
700
637
650
628
638
578
600
553
546
515
500
523
467
Persons
400
354
300
251
234
200
133
100
148
70
20
3
0
0
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99
100+
92
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 EAST DUBBO
10%
9%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
8%
7%
8%
7%
6%
6%
6%
7%
6%
6%
5%
%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0.24%
0.04% 0.00%
0%
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99 100+
93
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 WEST DUBBO
600
524
521
498
500
430
409
400
366
379
422
373
346
369
351
332
289
300
Persons
245
200
141
95
100
29
6
0
0
0
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99
100+
94
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 WEST DUBBO
9%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
6%
7%
6%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
%
4%
4%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
0.47%
0.10%
0%
0%
0%
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99
100+
95
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 CENTRAL DUBBO
250
214
195
200
199
187
182
179
175
172
156
150
161
161
152
143
140
116
Persons
94
100
66
54
50
7
0
0
0
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99
100+
96
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 CENTRAL DUBBO
9%
8%
8%
7%
7%
7%
7%
6%
7%
7%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
4%
%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
95-99
100+
0%
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
97
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 RURAL DUBBO
800
704
700
697
696
670
665
633
600
573
537
551
489
500
401
401
400
393
Persons
302
300
271
200
160
100
150
78
14
0
0
0
0-4
5-9
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99
100+
98
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURE - 2011 RURAL DUBBO
9%
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
7%
7%
6%
7%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
5%
%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
95-99
100+
0%
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
99
10.4
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP AND GENDER 2011
AGE
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99
100+
Total
MALE
1,631
1,382
1,478
1,527
1,123
1,119
1,047
1,153
1,236
1,266
1,273
1,149
1,074
792
653
413
384
174
45
9
3
18,931
FEMALE
1,464
1,367
1,441
1,412
1,260
1,267
1,221
1,232
1,417
1,364
1,447
1,191
1,040
892
767
555
453
317
123
25
3
20,258
TOTAL
3,095
2,749
2,919
2,939
2,383
2,386
2,268
2,385
2,653
2,630
2,720
2,340
2,114
1,684
1,420
968
837
491
168
34
6
39,189
100
POPULATION AGE STRUCTURES - 2011
Age in
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
CENTRAL
RURAL
DUBBO (C)
Years
M
F
Persons
%
M
F
Persons
%
M
F
Persons
%
M
F
Persons
%
M
F
Persons
%
M
F
Persons
%
M
F
Persons
%
0-4
125
123
248
0.63%
422
389
811
2.07%
390
410
800
2.04%
284
240
524
1.34%
84
91
175
0.45%
326
211
537
1.37%
1,631
1,464
3,095
7.90%
5-9
79
90
169
0.43%
354
361
715
1.82%
334
303
637
1.63%
265
256
521
1.33%
73
83
156
0.40%
277
274
551
1.41%
1,382
1,367
2,749
7.01%
10-14
81
99
180
0.46%
369
357
726
1.85%
305
345
650
1.66%
286
212
498
1.27%
71
90
161
0.41%
366
338
704
1.80%
1,478
1,441
2,919
7.45%
15-19
97
92
189
0.48%
382
380
762
1.94%
385
347
732
1.87%
218
212
430
1.10%
84
77
161
0.41%
361
304
665
1.70%
1,527
1,412
2,939
7.50%
20-24
95
112
207
0.53%
340
345
685
1.75%
273
355
628
1.60%
178
188
366
0.93%
104
91
195
0.50%
133
169
302
0.77%
1,123
1,260
2,383
6.08%
25-29
95
115
210
0.54%
324
365
689
1.76%
300
338
638
1.63%
182
197
379
0.97%
82
117
199
0.51%
136
135
271
0.69%
1,119
1,267
2,386
6.09%
30-34
77
98
175
0.45%
289
324
613
1.56%
250
296
546
1.39%
155
191
346
0.88%
97
90
187
0.48%
179
222
401
1.02%
1,047
1,221
2,268
5.79%
35-39
77
62
139
0.35%
319
335
654
1.67%
235
280
515
1.31%
185
224
409
1.04%
89
90
179
0.46%
248
241
489
1.25%
1,153
1,232
2,385
6.09%
40-44
70
93
163
0.42%
354
378
732
1.87%
214
309
523
1.33%
203
219
422
1.08%
70
73
143
0.36%
325
345
670
1.71%
1,236
1,417
2,653
6.77%
45-49
93
85
178
0.45%
305
342
647
1.65%
266
287
553
1.41%
168
205
373
0.95%
86
96
182
0.46%
348
349
697
1.78%
1,266
1,364
2,630
6.71%
50-54
92
95
187
0.48%
280
396
676
1.72%
274
304
578
1.47%
190
179
369
0.94%
102
112
214
0.55%
335
361
696
1.78%
1,273
1,447
2,720
6.94%
55-59
69
79
148
0.38%
268
301
569
1.45%
247
220
467
1.19%
156
195
351
0.90%
82
90
172
0.44%
327
306
633
1.62%
1,149
1,191
2,340
5.97%
60-64
75
80
155
0.40%
266
282
548
1.40%
175
179
354
0.90%
172
160
332
0.85%
77
75
152
0.39%
309
264
573
1.46%
1,074
1,040
2,114
5.39%
65-69
73
63
136
0.35%
202
265
467
1.19%
105
146
251
0.64%
150
139
289
0.74%
61
79
140
0.36%
201
200
401
1.02%
792
892
1,684
4.30%
70-74
52
52
104
0.27%
185
247
432
1.10%
91
143
234
0.60%
120
125
245
0.63%
47
69
116
0.30%
158
131
289
0.74%
653
767
1,420
3.62%
75-79
34
49
83
0.21%
143
214
357
0.91%
52
81
133
0.34%
71
70
141
0.36%
39
55
94
0.24%
74
86
160
0.41%
413
555
968
2.47%
80-84
22
36
58
0.15%
141
179
320
0.82%
60
88
148
0.38%
48
47
95
0.24%
29
37
66
0.17%
84
66
150
0.38%
384
453
837
2.14%
85-89
22
47
69
0.18%
68
123
191
0.49%
19
51
70
0.18%
13
16
29
0.07%
24
30
54
0.14%
28
50
78
0.20%
174
317
491
1.25%
90-94
9
33
42
0.11%
21
58
79
0.20%
6
14
20
0.05%
3
3
6
0.02%
3
4
7
0.02%
3
11
14
0.04%
45
123
168
0.43%
95-99
3
6
9
0.02%
6
16
22
0.06%
0
3
3
0.01%
0
0
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0.00%
9
25
34
0.09%
100+
3
0
3
0.01%
0
3
3
0.01%
0
0
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0.00%
0
0
0
0.00%
3
3
6
0.02%
2,852
7.28%
10,698
27.30%
8,480
21.64%
6,125
15.63%
2,753
7.02%
8,281
21.13%
18,931
20,258
39,189
100%
TOTAL
101
1,800
POPULATION BY AGE AND GENDER 2011
1,631
1,600
1,527
1,478
1,441
1,464
1,382
1,367
1,400
1,447
1,417
1,412
1,364
1,260
1,200
1,123
1,267
1,221
1,232 1,236
1,266
1,273
1,191
1,149
1,153
1,119
1,074
1,040
1,047
1,000
892
792
800
M
F
767
653
555
600
413
400
453
384
317
174
200
123
45
9 25
3 3
95-99
100+
0
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
102
10.5
POPULATION GROWTH RATE 1971 - 2011
This table shows the Dubbo growth over the forty year period of
1971 to 2011.
The growth rates are as
follows:
1971 -1976; 2,617; 12.7%
1976 - 1981; 5,257; 22.6%
1981 - 1986; 2,415; 8.5%
1986 - 1991; 2,849; 9.2%
1991 - 1996; 2,934; 8.7%
1996 - 2001; 957; 2.6%
2001-2006; 277; 0.73%
2006-2011; 873; 2.19%
1971 – 2011: 18,179; 45.4%
The average growth over the 1971 - 2011 period is 1.13% pa.
103
DUBBO POPULATION GROWTH 1971 - 2011
41,000
40,491
40,500
40,389
40,191
40,000
39,817
39,618
39,642
39,500
39,247
Population
39,048
39,000
38,873
38,931
38,754
38,500
38,000
37,500
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
104
Changes in Population Age Structure 1981 - 2011
Age Group
1981
1986
% Change
1991
% Change
1996
% Change
2001
% Change
2006
% Change
2011
% Change
0-4
2517
2821
12.1
3140
11.3
3273
4.2
3086
-5.7
2781
-9.9
3095
0.10
5-Sep
3006
2704
-10
3127
15.6
3156
0.9
3201
1.4
3067
-4.2
2749
-0.12
Oct-14
2863
3065
7.1
2772
-9.6
3229
16.5
3063
-5.1
3141
2.5
2919
-0.08
15-19
2612
2774
6.2
2709
-2.3
2499
-7.8
2811
12.5
2762
-1.7
2939
0.06
20-24
2394
2382
-0.5
2424
1.8
2443
0.8
2291
-6.2
2402
4.8
2383
-0.01
25-29
2313
2512
8.6
2609
3.9
2719
4.2
2473
-9
2191
-11.4
2386
0.08
30-39
4182
4724
13
5283
11.8
5629
6.5
5463
-2.9
5025
-8
4653
-0.08
40-49
2977
3541
18.9
4324
22.11
4980
15.2
5318
6.8
5398
1.5
5283
-0.02
50-54
1293
1320
2.1
1587
20.23
1856
17
2325
25.3
2381
2.4
2720
0.12
55-59
1137
1281
12.7
1291
0.8
1665
29
1831
10
2216
21
2340
0.05
60-64
938
1134
20.9
1278
12.7
1335
4.5
1583
18.6
1632
3.1
2114
0.23
65-69
877
895
2.1
1116
24.7
1278
14.5
1228
-3.9
1439
17.2
1684
0.15
70-74
650
799
22.9
823
3
1090
32.4
1102
1.1
1134
2.9
1420
0.20
75+
744
966
29.8
1284
32.9
1493
16.3
1789
19.8
2272
27
2504
0.09
60-64
3.3
3.7
3.8
3.6
4.2
4.3%
5.4%
65-69
3.1
2.9
3.3
3.5
3.2
3.8%
4.3%
70-74
2.3
2.6
2.4
3
2.9
3.0%
3.6%
75+
2.6
3.1
3.8
4
4.8
6.0%
6.4%
Dubbo Population Change 1981 - 2011
(Change in percentage age composition of total population)
Age Group
1981
1986
1991
1996
2001
2006
2011
0-4
8.8
9.1
9.3
8.9
8.2
7.3%
7.9%
5-9
10.5
8.7
9.3
8.6
8.5
8.1%
7.0%
10-14
10
9.9
8.2
8.8
8.2
8.3%
7.4%
15-19
9.2
9
8
6.8
7.5
7.3%
7.5%
20-24
8.4
7.7
7.2
6.7
6.1
6.3%
6.1%
25-29
8.1
8.1
7.7
7.4
6.6
5.8%
6.1%
30-39
14.7
15.3
15.6
15.3
14.5
13.3%
11.9%
40-49
10.4
11.5
12.8
13.5
14.2
14.3%
13.5%
50-54
4.5
4.3
4.7
5.1
6.2
6.3%
6.9%
55-59
3.9
4.1
3.8
4.5
4.9
5.9%
6.0%
105
106
107
Labour Force Status as per 2011 Census
AGE
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 & over
Employed
Male
738
859
1,760
1,972
2,079
1,482
479
9,369
Employed
Female
706
846
1,752
1,993
2,170
1,299
261
9,027
Unemployed
Male
113
82
114
81
54
55
3
502
Unemployed
Female
101
84
93
77
50
33
3
441
Total labour force 19,339
Total employed as percentage of total labour force 95.12%
Total unemployed as percentage of total labour force 4.88%
Total male labour force 9,871
Total male employed as percentage of total male labour force
94.91%
Total male unemployed as percentage of total male labour force
5.09%
Total female labour force 9,468
Total female employed as percentage of total female labour force
95.34%
Total female unemployed as percentage of total female labour force
4.66%
108
INDUSTRY OF EMPLOYMENT BY AGE BY SEX AS PER 2011 CENSUS
Count of employed persons aged 15 years and over
15-19
years
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, water and waste services
Construction
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Transport, postal and warehousing
Information media and telecommunications
Financial and insurance services
Rental, hiring and real estate services
Professional, scientific and technical
services
Administrative and support services
Public administration and safety
Education and training
Health care and social assistance
Arts and recreation services
Other services
Inadequately described/Not stated
Total
20-24
years
25-34
years
F
M
M
M
5
0
24
3
3
5
269
223
6
6
10
8
16
20
128
14
185
53
108
54
25
3
11
12
5
4
19
3
11
21
161
131
6
11
33
19
48
48
236
46
252
107
181
75
99
28
32
17
17
3
39
16
31
37
195
126
28
28
66
32
72
42
223
60
232
141
199
54
141
24
41
30
20
5
52
16
47
56
225
124
27
19
76
32
84
29
205
50
222
129
166
70
218
23
51
27
33
3
57
25
45
37
269
144
58
19
62
26
106
13
101
31
164
71
128
50
167
25
25
21
46
0
36
11
22
24
149
109
34
12
18
18
70
0
15
3
37
35
28
14
61
6
11
5
27
0
4
3
4
7
24
19
4
0
3
5
25
0
5
0
0
0
4
3
7
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
7
3
0
0
0
3
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
599
167
1,244
281
1,360
759
2,304
1,343
894
210
444
263
15
16
29
53
79
124
68
103
78
92
61
49
16
10
3
0
0
0
796
10
4
11
14
11
36
12
10
12
41
7
28
36
32
14
25
8
72
16
35
62
182
17
47
39
139
91
93
23
104
35
128
282
436
46
69
49
225
97
114
38
92
54
211
325
482
28
73
55
220
123
158
42
98
69
160
314
634
20
73
37
127
94
119
29
82
39
67
218
367
15
45
11
12
24
9
6
26
0
11
37
44
0
16
0
0
3
6
0
5
0
0
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
462
1,381
1,710
2,728
290
866
19
17
15
12
22
16
32
17
29
31
32
19
15
13
3
3
0
0
295
860 848
Total
Persons
1,708
1,759
1,754
1,974
1,992
2,077
2,171
1,483
1,298
9
0
Total
Persons
9
18,396
Total Persons
2,781
F
M
404 231
Total
Persons
635
F
M
Total
11
0
100
0
105
36
191
144
13
6
5
8
M
85 years
and over
F
Total Persons
4,248
F
75-84
years
M
Total Persons
3,966
F
65-74
years
F
Total Persons
3,513
F
55-64
years
M
739 705
Total
Persons
1,444
M
Age
45-54
years
35-44
years
64
28
Total
Persons
92
F
109
Weekly Individual Income by Age/Sex as per 2011 Census
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85 years
years
years
years
years
years
years
years
years
years
Total
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
Negative/Nil
income
434
358
52
37
46
86
46
98
50
105
66
164
46
53
21
22
3
3
1,690
$1-$149
425
514
52
85
50
160
45
125
49
113
71
141
90
77
23
39
9
14
2,082
$150-$249
132
121
92
146
103
192
105
177
89
187
149
269
327
393
240
248
53
63
3,086
$250-$399
125
98
73
153
75
221
89
217
140
251
166
258
259
432
202
369
58
233
3,419
$400-$599
150
118
195
279
162
397
168
446
205
446
251
339
227
268
146
171
33
83
4,084
$600-$799
55
31
278
254
364
419
345
426
351
460
313
264
133
97
40
38
17
15
3,900
$800-$999
5
3
146
107
330
275
302
262
315
303
274
183
78
44
15
19
11
7
2,679
$1,000-$1,299
7
4
81
95
328
271
317
223
331
249
251
152
56
29
16
5
3
7
2,425
$1,300-$1,599
0
0
40
23
213
171
239
188
270
179
159
89
29
14
9
3
4
0
1,630
$1,600-$1,999
0
0
23
7
228
143
328
228
307
230
179
132
31
10
3
12
0
0
1,861
$2,000 or more
0
5
9
0
76
26
208
82
218
93
135
63
26
17
14
8
4
0
984
Individual
income
stated
190
148
92
84
156
120
174
152
196
177
136
147
104
132
67
89
32
54
2,250
1,523
1,400
1,133
1,270
2,131
2,481
2,366
2,624
2,521
2,793
2,150
2,201
1,406
1,566
796
1,023
227
479
30,090
Total
not
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
Total persons
2,923
2,403
4,612
4,990
5,314
4,351
2,972
1,819
706
Total
persons
110
Family Composition and Number of Children in Household as per 2011 Census
Number of dependent children usually resident
Two
Three
Four
or more
Total
925
182
1,400
196
713
78
275
58
3,313
514
1,107
1,596
791
333
3,827
690
1,797
434
2,030
191
982
94
427
1,409
5,236
880
245
1,293
185
636
90
208
54
3,017
574
1,125
1,478
726
262
3,591
611
1,736
452
1,930
197
923
98
360
1,358
4,949
874
260
1,217
249
599
115
209
59
2,899
683
1,134
1,466
714
268
3,582
712
1,846
466
1,932
179
893
124
392
1,481
5,063
One
2001 CENSUS
Couple family with children:
Social marital status of parents:
Married in a registered marriage
Married in a de facto marriage(d)
Total
One parent family
Total
2006 CENSUS
Total
One parent family
Total
2011 CENSUS
Total
One parent family
Total
(a) The 'Family Composition' variable replaced 'Family Type' which was used in
2001.
(b) Comprises children aged under 15 years and dependent students aged 15-24 years. Includes families
who also have non-dependent children.
(c) Number of children may include up to three children who were temporarily absent on Census Night.
(d) Includes same-sex couples.
111
11. STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE TARGET AND ACTIONS
112
SOCIAL PLAN
Objective Statement
To foster and encourage the development of a wide range of high quality services and facilities to meet the social and welfare
needs of the residents of and visitors to the City particularly those who are disadvantaged.
Key Performance Indicators
*
The percentage of residents who rate quality and range of social services as satisfactory has increased.
*
The percentage of children entering Kindergarten who are fully immunised.
*
The levels of crime in Dubbo do not increase each year.
113
Strategy
Performance Target
Children residing in and The percentage of children fully Hold twelve (12) immunisation clinics per annum.
visiting Dubbo have access to immunised is at least 97%.
a range of quality care,
Maintain membership of the Western NSW Local
Health
Network
Immunisation
Advisory
Committee.
No decrease in the availability of Maintain membership of the Communities For
child care places in Dubbo
Children Committee.
Monitor the availability of State And Federal
Government capital and recurrent funding for
additional preschool places.
Encourage more participation by community
groups in events held for children.
Promotion of the need for the community to
support families by participating in family fun days.
Monitor funding availability for accessible
playground equipment.
Monitor child care places.
Monitor impact of Family Day Care ratio changes.
Develop strategies for Family Day Care to recruit
more Educators.
By
When
Monthly
Resp.
DOCS
Ongoing DOCS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
Ongoing MSS
114
Strategy
Young people residing in and
visiting Dubbo have access to a
range
of
quality
care,
Performance Target
By When
No examples of youth issues being Refer the 2015/2016 Dubbo City Council Delivery Plan May 2015
presented to and considered by to the Youth Council for comment.
Youth Council.
Resp.
MSS
At least 1 road safety campaign is
held each year to target young
people
The percentage of young people who
rate quality and range of youth
services and facilities as satisfactory
is at least 90%.
No decrease in services available to
young people in the community
YDO to hold road safety campaign with Dubbo City May 2015
Council’s Road Safety Officer.
RSO/Y
DO
Undertake a survey of young people each year to July 2015
gauge the satisfaction level of youth services and
MSS
Encourage and assist young people to apply for
funding to hold youth friendly events in Dubbo
Work with Dubbo Youth Council, Midnite Cafe
committee, young people and stake holders to reestablish and promote the Midnite Cafe in Dubbo.
Work with Dubbo Sexual Health and Youth Council to
promote a sexual health campaign aimed at young
people getting tested for STIs.
Work with service providers to engage young people
in activities in identified disadvantaged areas within
the Dubbo Community.
Provide funding in the 2015/2016 budget for Youth
Week and participate in the provision of activities and
events during Youth Week.
Provide at least one workshop each school term at the
Western Plains Cultural Centre aimed at school
students.
Continue to be an active member of the Dubbo Youth
Interagency.
Ongoing
YDO
Ongoing
YDO
Ongoing
YDO
Ongoing
YDO
April 2015
MSS
Ongoing
MGS
Ongoing
MSS /
YDO
115
Strategy
Women residing in Dubbo suffer
no gender disadvantage and
have equal access to the
Council’s services and facilities.
Performance Target
No examples of Council services and Support community awareness
facilities
being
identified
as initiatives on women’s issues.
discriminating against women.
Reduction in Domestic
against women
campaigns
By When
and Ongoing
Violence Support strategies to address violence against women Ongoing
in the State Plan, Dubbo 2036 Plan, Crime Prevention
Partnership Plan and the Dubbo Whole of
Government Family & Domestic Violence Action Plan.
Resp.
MSS
MSS
116
Strategy
Performance Target
Older people residing in and No decrease in availability of
visiting Dubbo have access to aged care accommodation in
a range of quality care, Dubbo
The percentage of seniors who
rate quality and range of senior’s
services
and
facilities
as
satisfactory is at least 90%.
By
Resp.
When
To monitor the supply and demand for the full Ongoing MSS
range of accommodation for older people. To
monitor the supply and demand for nursing home
and dementia care accommodation and if
appropriate to lobby the Federal Government for
more places in Dubbo. To continue to participate
in planning with all agencies for the provision of
such services.
To provide one road safety campaign per annum Ongoing RSO
aimed at older people.
Encourage more community participation in Ongoing MSS
events.
Support strategies to address crime against older Ongoing MSS
people in the State Plan, Dubbo 2036 Plan, Crime
Plan.
Promote the availability of Community Transport Ongoing MSS
and other services available for older people.
Undertake a survey of older people each year to July
MSS
gauge the satisfaction level of services and 2015
117
Strategy
Performance Target
People with disabilities have
equal access to services and
facilities and can gain access
to places and buildings.
No examples of access issues
being considered and resolved by
Community Services Committee.
No examples of Council or major
private/public
developments
which are outside Council’s
access guidelines, policies and
development control plans being
approved without Community
Services Committee input.
By
Resp.
When
Monitor the provision of respite care, day care Ongoing MSS
programs and for accommodation for people with
disabilities and lobby governments for additional
funding for this care.
Support initiatives to address gaps in services as Ongoing MSS
identified by the Western Interagency.
Raise community awareness of education and Ongoing MSS
employment opportunities for people with
disabilities through the media such as radio and
newspapers.
118
Strategy
Performance Target
Aboriginal people residing in No examples of Council decisions or
Dubbo have access to a range of actions being discriminatory to
quality care, educational, health Aboriginal people.
and social facilities and services.
The
percentage
of
Council’s
workforce
that
is
Aboriginal
increases.
By When
Continue liaison with the Dubbo Aboriginal Working Ongoing
Party (DACWP) on matters affecting Aboriginal people.
Continue to auspice funding allocated to DACWP.
Resp.
MSS
Continue to involve the local Aboriginal Community in
decision making processes by including membership
on various Committees and Working Parties.
Continue to participate & support the Dubbo Koori
Interagency Network (DKIN).
Support DKIN with organising the Red Ochre Festival
Continue to participate and support the Dubbo Local
Aboriginal Lands Council
Continue to support all Aboriginal Medical Centres &
Aboriginal Health initiatives in Dubbo subject to ALO’s
availability.
Continue to participate and support the Dubbo
Aboriginal Women’s Advisory Group Family Planning
NSW (AWAG).
Participate and Support all organisations with NAIDOC
events/activities subject to ALO’s availability.
Participate and Support all organisation with National
Apology & Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week,
National Close the Gap Day, other events/activities
Participate and Support Apollo House with activities
Participate & Support Dubbo Aboriginal Elders groups
with events/activities subject to ALO’s availability.
Ongoing
MSS
Ongoing
ALO
Oct 2014
Ongoing
ALO
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
Oct 2014
ALO
Oct 2014
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
Ongoing
ALO
119
Strategy
Performance Target
Liaise and support Aboriginal Elders with Welcome &
Acknowledgement to Country subject to ALO’s
availability.
Liaise with Macquarie Regional Library & DACWP for
redevelopment of permanent Aboriginal Area within the
Library to be called ‘Tree of Knowledge’ and update
the Aboriginal catalogue/collection to ensure more
relevance to Wiradjuri & other Nations residing in
Dubbo
Liaise with Western Plains Cultural Centre and Dubbo
Aboriginal Community Working Party to create a
permanent Aboriginal Exhibition Area within the
Centre, also encourage more Aboriginal participation
at the Centre
By When
Ongoing
Resp.
ALO
July
2014
ALO
July
2014
ALO
120
Strategy
Performance Target
By
When
People from Non English No
examples
of
racial Continue to work with the Committee established Ongoing
Speaking Background residing discrimination by Council or by to organise the Multicultural Festival.
in Dubbo suffer no racial the community.
disadvantage
or
discrimination.
Family Day Care and Rainbow Cottage in Ongoing
association with other Childcare Centres work to
conduct multicultural activities. Eg Harmony Day
Explore the possibility of the CALD population to Ongoing
be involved with Council’s Sister City Program.
Resp.
MSS
MSS
MSS
121
Strategy
Performance Target
By
Resp.
When
Residents and visitors to No examples of decrease in the Continue to liaise with the Council’s Manager City Ongoing DOCS
Dubbo have access to good number and range of qualified Development and Communication and Western
quality medical and hospital medical personnel available in NSW Local Health Network on the initiation of
services and facilities.
Dubbo.
programmes to attract and retain medical
practitioners and specialists.
Maintain membership of Western NSW Local Ongoing DOCS
Health Network’s Adopt-A-Doc Committee.
Lobby the State Government for increased Ongoing DOCS
recurrent funding and total redevelopment of
Dubbo Base Hospital.
The personal and property No increase in the levels of crime Undertake the strategies in the Local Crime Ongoing MSS
safety of residents and visitors reported for 2015/2016.
Prevention Plan.
to Dubbo is secure.
Meet with the local Superintendent of Police Ongoing DOCS
quarterly.
Residents and visitors to
Dubbo have good access to
high quality general social and
welfare services and facilities.
No examples of social issues Conduct at least 4 meetings of the Community Ongoing DOCS
being considered by Council Services Committee per annum.
without referral to the Community
Services Committee.
Continue to provide financial assistance to the May
Neighbourhood Centre in the 2015/2016 budget.
2015
DOCS
122
Strategy
Performance Target
By
Resp.
When
Residents have access to a No examples of genuine public Continue to monitor the provision of public Ongoing MSS
quality, convenient, affordable demand for public transport not transport in Dubbo.
and accessible public transport being met.
system.

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