QL1.1.1 - Develop the Community Infrastructure Strategy Annual Action Plan for 2021/2022.

Purpose: Outline the priorities of community infrastructure for 2021/2022.

During the June quarter the prioritisation criteria identified key variables for project selection to inform and develop 2021/22 Action Plan.

Based on this the Community Infrastructure Strategy Annual Action Plan for 2021/22 has been developed and presented to Councillors.

QL1.1.2 - Deliver construction works of a new PCYC at Cronulla Park.

Purpose: Provide a new facility to encourage increased participation in physical activity.

QL1.1.3 - Construct an outdoor events space and redevelop the Kingston Butter Factory.

Purpose: Provide a performing arts space and social history museum. It will be a state-of-the-art cultural precinct for community celebration and entertainment.

QL1.1.4 - Complete construction of the Underwood Park Multi Sport Development.

Purpose: To increase participation in physical activity.

The Underwood Park Multi Sport Development achieved Practical Completion on 24 of September 2020. The facility is being well activated by the lessees with the Meals on Wheels organisation to move in to their new facility in the coming weeks.

Council are currently addressing some issues with drainage of the two storey building and the netball courts with Qbuild and the Principal Contractor through the defects process. Council is also completing designs to stabilise the banks on either side of the two storey building.

Completion of the netball storage shed has been delayed and works will not commence until possibly late December.  

QL1.3.1 - Deliver the outcomes of the Libraries Learning and Discovery Strategy 2019-2023.

Purpose: Provide meaningful library programming to the community. This will be achieved through the six strategic priorities of:

• access and inclusion
• economic opportunity
• nurturing learning and well-being
• sustainability
• connected community
• embracing life-long curiosity and discovery.

• Progression of the Libraries and Creative Industries branch community programming 2020 and beyond project. Over the fourth quarter, the project group actioned the programming priorities that supported COVID-recovery and key areas of learning for the community. Priorities included the return of COVID-safe in-library children's, teen and adult activities, employment assistance programs, one-on-one technology help and adult literacy support. The project team has also established the Libraries and Creative Industries branch's programming priorities for the second half of 2021.
• 6,945 people participating in a library event or activity.
• Delivery of hybrid library events that allows an in-library and virtual audience to participate at the same time.
• Ongoing delivery of online programming including live streaming and on-demand events.
• Recommencement of COVID-safe community use of library meeting rooms.
• Delivery of eight business programs to support Queensland Small Business Month. These were delivered as in-person, live-stream, and hybrid events.
• The launch of the Libraries' job-help program in May. 118 people have been assisted through this program.
• Bulk deliveries of library items to 262 home library service customers.
• Commencement of the Volunteer return plan.

About: 

The Libraries Learning and Discovery Strategy informs the programming deliverables of the Libraries and Creative Industries' Business Plan. This strategy provides the framework to allow library staff to be guided in the development, implementation and evaluation of purposeful and engaging library programming and community engagement.

QL1.3.2 - Deliver the libraries early years services and 'First Five Forever' initiative.

Purpose: Support early years and literacy-based development for Logan families with children under five.

Over the fourth quarter First Five Forever has completed the following actions in support of the Libraries and Creative Industries 2020/21 Business Plan:

• Delivery of COVID-safe, face-to-face children's literacy sessions at libraries.
• Delivering COVID-safe community outreach through their network partnerships across the city.
• Participation at the Springwood Early Feeding and Support clinic and Yarrabilba Family and Community Place.
• Participation in 108 community network meetings.
• Participation in the Welcome Jarjums to Country working group.
• Progression of the Logan Little Learning Stars and the Community Literacy Champions as part of a State Library of Queensland grant.
• Launch of the First Five Forever early years learning puppet Ace during Under 8's week.
• Delivery of seven National Simultaneous Story Time sessions to 94 participants during Under 8's week.
• Facilitation of the Mumma Got Skills craft workshop for mothers and their babies.
• Support of the Bringing our Jarjums up Stronger event hosted by Gunya Meta at the Family Place in Woodridge during Reconciliation week.
• Represented Logan City Council at the Infant Mental Health World Congress held in Brisbane.
• During the 2020/21 financial year, 6,641 people participated in 592 First Five Forever programs for children under five years old.

About:

First Five Forever aims to support the learning outcomes for all Logan children aged 0-5 years old by providing programs that offer talking, reading, singing, playing, dancing, and moving.

QL1.4.1 - Deliver a health and wellbeing program for all ages and abilities.

Purpose: Provide opportunities for residents to take part in physical activities and health and wellbeing programs that are affordable and accessible.

• From July 2020 to June 2021, 44 service providers delivered over 140 programs resulting in over 7,000 individual participants attending the Live Well Logan program.
• In July 2020 an 'Active and Healthy at Home' webpage was created to link out to providers platforms which enabled community to engage with and participate in programs online whilst in lockdown. 
• From November 2020 to February 2021 Live Well Logan engaged with the community to seek feedback on the current program, which received 291 responses. These responses were used to directly inform the activities available in the next Live Well Logan program.
• From January to February 2021 Live Well Logan received 132 applications for Request for Proposals to become a service provider for the 2021/2022 Live Well Logan program.

QL1.5.1 - Deliver an Illegal Dumping Team project, funded by the State Government.

Purpose: Undertake key education and enforcement initiatives to reduce waste dumping issues in the city.

QL1.5.2 - Deliver actions from the City of Logan Animal Care Strategy 2018-2022.

Purpose: Maintain healthy and safe places and spaces for residents, businesses and visitors.

At the end of the fourth quarter, actions from the Animal Management Strategy continue to be delivered.
These include:

• The cat management plan draft has been completed however the project remains on hold until 21/22.
• Annual inspections of regulated dog keeping conditions continue.  In line with amended AMCDA regulations, new collars are being provided for all regulated dogs.
• Implementation of the Barking Dog Management Plan has been completed and continues to be reviewed to determine additional opportunities for its' use.
• The Be-Pet Smart program is being delivered (where possible) in line with directions from the QLD Health to ensure a COVID-19 safe delivery with provision of learning material to schools for their delivery to students.

QL2.1.1 - Deliver the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022 action plan.

Purpose: Improve community capacity and the image of the city. This will be achieved across the City of Logan through the five strategic outcomes of:

• development
• engagement
• places and spaces
• partnerships
• communication.

The five key actions of Creative City: Logan City Council's Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022 are development, engagement, places and spaces, partnerships and communication. These were delivered through exhibitions, activities, programs, events and activations during June.

About:

The strategy is a whole of Council document that states Council's commitment to arts, culture and heritage. It defines the key areas, strategies and actions to guide the management, sites and provision, and plan for its future growth and development. The strategy outlines areas where Council will work to develop more opportunities for the community and its arts, culture and heritage professionals to watch, enjoy and participate in creative activities, with the aim of enhancing quality lifestyle, creative industries and business across the region. It is an integral part of developing the city as an emerging tourist destination.

Actions:

Development: Artist-led face-to-face public programs  at Logan Art Gallery continue to be successful with COVID-19 safe plans for each event. Content and speakers confirmed for six Logan Live Boost Professional Development sessions. The consultant for the Music Action Plan worked with Creative Industries and Community Engagement to plan community consultation activities.

Engagement:

A COVID-19 safe opening of new exhibitions was held on 11 June with 178 attendees. Community consultation with First Nations and culturally diverse communities continues to assist in the development of thematic displays for the Living Museum of Logan. Arts in the Open event was held with community arts organisations. Online gallery presentations continue on social media platforms and interactive online activities were delivered. Electronic direct mail e-bulletins were distributed to Creative Industries database of public and volunteers promoting exhibitions, activities, events and funding.

Places and spaces:

COVID-19 safe requirements are being undertaken to ensure visitor safety at all Council venues. A total of 29,796 people visited Logan Art Gallery or participated in related outreach activities, including digital outreach; this includes 3,335 people in June. Three concept designs for the interpretive timeline for Kingston Butter Factory were presented and one is progressing to design development; discussions are underway with two artists to develop their designs elsewhere in the Kingston Butter Factory precinct. Beenleigh Town Square shade structure is near completion, and 10 artists developed concepts for the Loganlea Road street enhancement project.

Partnerships:

Creative Industries is partnering with Logan Hospital to provide input into developing an engaging look and feel for the community, as part of the hospital expansion project. Logan Live supporters and partners Queensland Government, BEMAC and JMC Academy are discussing with staff their input for this year's Boost program.

Communication:

Libraries and Creative Industries staff attended the annual Australian Museums and Galleries Association national conference in Canberra (7 – 10 June), and convened the Art, Craft and Design National Network session at the National Portrait Gallery. Creative Industries staff attended the Public Galleries Association meeting at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) Gold Coast. Electronic direct mail invitations and e-bulletins were distributed to residents promoting exhibitions, resources, activities, events and funding. Input was provided for the branding project for Logan Art Gallery, Mayes Cottage, Kingston Butter Factory and Living Museum of Logan. Logan Art Gallery Instagram account now has 1,210 followers.

Outcomes:

Social media remains the key platform for promoting Creative Industries' exhibitions, events and activities.
Visitors to the gallery have welcomed the Check in QLD app and the reintroduction of COVID-19 safe programs.

QL2.1.2 - Develop and curate content for the Living Museum of Logan at the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct.

Purpose: Share the stories of:

• our culturally diverse communities
• Logan's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• themes of importance to Logan's people.

About:

The Living Museum of Logan will tell the stories of the people of Logan. It will be a non-collecting, family-friendly space where residents and visitors to Logan can be inspired and learn about Logan City.

Action:

Museum Curator continues external consultation with First Nations and culturally diverse communities to assist in the development of thematic displays for the Museum. Discussions with artists and fabricators about displays and public artworks undertaken. Furniture and Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies map and Barunga Statement have been ordered for the First Nations space. Curatorial themes based on food and fashion have been developed for the 'welcome' and 'atrium' spaces. Three concept designs for an interpretive timeline were assessed and one is progressing to design development; discussions are underway with two artists to develop their designs elsewhere in the Kingston Butter Factory precinct. Meetings with Sports and Leisure Facilities and Marketing branches regarding fit out, programming and branding for Kingston Butter Factory. Filming and editing continues for the initial displays. Meeting was held with artist to refine exhibition design for Snapshot! exhibition.

Outcome:

Development of the Living Museum of Logan spaces, displays and programs continues.

QL2.2.1 - Deliver community services grants that fund community organisations.

Purpose: Support projects that respond to community priorities.

• Eight community organisations were awarded Community Project Grants to the value of $27,056.87.
• One community organisation was awarded a Community Response Grants to the value of $5,000. 

• Throughout the 2020/21 financial year a total of 51 grants to the value of $222,108.89 were awarded through Councils Community Development Funding programs. The grants are available to local organisations to support community development outcomes and community priorities. As local organisations' priorities shifted to responding to community needs emerging during COVID-19, we adapted the grants to support this need.
• In August 2020 we introduced a temporary COVID-19 Community Response Grant program. The program delivered 34 grants to the value of $150,127.52 to support local organisations meet emerging community priorities due to COVID-19. It enabled essential programs and services to continue throughout COVID-19. It also enabled organisations to respond with food relief, technology and online programs to support families and people who were isolated and/or doing it tough due to COVID-19. The program ceased in December 2020.
• In March 2021 we introduced an ongoing Community Response Grant program. This grant meets an ongoing need for local organisations to have access to quick grants that support immediate needs in the community. Two Community Response Grants were awarded to the value of $10,000 this financial year.   We have continued to offer Community Project Grants throughout the year. 15 Community Project Grants to the value of $61,981.37 were awarded throughout the financial year.

QL2.2.2 - Deliver a school holiday program for five to 17-year-olds.

Purpose: Encourage young people to take part in active and healthy programs during school holidays.

• From June 2020 to April 2021, the KRANK school holiday program engaged with 38 providers to deliver 116 online and in-person interactive activities attended by over 7,500 young people in Logan.
• 50 additional activities were programmed for the January 2020 school holiday period to assist with community demand.
• Council engaged with young people across the city to identify what they would like to see delivered in future school holiday periods.  242 responses were received which directly informed the activities available in the next financial years school holiday program.
• Request for proposals to be a KRANK provider opened in November 2020, with 108 applications received.

QL2.2.3 - Coordinate the implementation of the Access and Inclusion Plan 2019 - 2022.

Purpose: To create a more accessible and inclusive city for everyone.

• Council's Access and Inclusion Internal Working Group met in May where actions of the Access and Inclusion Plan continue to be progressed. 
• A partnership with Carers Queensland, two workshops were held to support people with disability. The first workshop in May supported people to access the NDIS. The second workshop in June provided support for self-advocacy.
• Procurement has been completed for Disability Awareness Training. This will deliver training to 2,000 staff within a three-year period.
• Three new accessible services have been added to the Live Well Logan program to increase programs for people with disability and mental health.
• New height adjustable public computer desks are now available in Council libraries.
• Council's website has been updated to include the locations of our accessible services and customer service facilities.    

• Completion of the first Annual Progress Report 2019-2020 which was endorsed by the City Lifestyle Committee on 30 September 2020.
• First local government in Australia to achieve a gold standard level through the Plain Language Pro program for our website design. This means our website is easier to access and can be used with assistive technologies.
• Council's website has been updated to include the locations of our accessible services and customer service facilities.
• Advocated for the relocation of Loganlea Train station which will conform to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
• Made the Planning Scheme available in accessible formats when requested.
• Registered with the Australian Human Rights Commission Register of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans and we are one of twelve local governments in Queensland that are registered.
• Procurement was completed for Disability Awareness Training. This will deliver training to 2,000 staff within a three-year period.
• Three new accessible services have been added to the Live Well Logan program to increase programs for people with disability and mental health.   Two workshops on the NDIS were delivered in partnership with Carers Queensland. The topics were accessing the scheme and self-advocacy.  
• New height adjustable public computer desks are now available in Council libraries.
• Of the 84 actions identified in our Access and Inclusion Plan 2019-2022, the following outcomes have been achieved to date:  - 57 actions are on track - 25 actions have been complete - 2 action are on hold

QL2.2.4 - Coordinate the implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan.

Purpose: To achieve Council's vision for reconciliation. To increase respect and understanding.

• Council's RAP Ambassadors met in April to share updates and discuss practical actions to promote reconciliation across the organisation.
• Council's RAP Working Group met in May to share updates and provide input into an interim Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We established and recruited an identified First Nations Community Development Officer role in Council. This role will be responsible for leading our RAP. They will also work with First Nations and non-First Nations individuals, groups, organisations and internal stakeholders to deliver collaborative community development initiatives.   

Highlights of activities delivered this financial year include:

• Council participated for the first time in the biannual Reconciliation Australia Workplace RAP Barometer. It is a survey to monitor attitudes towards reconciliation at the workplace level. 295 Council employees completed the survey.
• An internal online campaign for NAIDOC 2020 was held to showcase the importance of caring for and acknowledging Country.  
• In September 2020 we established a First Nations Community Action Group with Elders and representatives of Logans First Nations communities. The group meets bi-monthly and provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships between Council and Logan's First Nations communities. It also provides a platform for engagement and action on community priorities and Council initiatives.
• We delivered an outcome report at the completion of our second RAP in December 2020. The report outlines that 50 of the 55 deliverables set out in Council's current RAP were either completed, ongoing or being progressed.  The report was be presented to the City Lifestyles Committee in January 2021 and is available on Council's website.
• We established and recruited an identified First Nations Community Development Officer role in Council. This role will be responsible for leading our RAP. They will also work with First Nations and non-First Nations individuals, groups, organisations and internal stakeholders to deliver collaborative community development initiatives.
• The RAP Working Group has commenced planning for a third Reconciliation Action Plan and will prepare an interim plan so that Council can continue and deliver and monitor actions and outcomes between RAPs.

QL2.2.5 - Deliver the Community Development Action Plan.

Purpose: To work with the community to build a more cohesive and connected City of Logan.

• Delivered collaborative activities during Seniors Week.
• Established an Emergency Relief Network.
• Secured more than $644,000 from the Federal Government's Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grant program to deliver The Swim Logan project. The Swim Logan project educates participants on water safety and provide culturally-appropriate lessons at four Logan pools.
• Developed in collaboration with Griffith University a new mental health initiative called the Walk and Talk for Wellness project. This was developed to respond and support mental wellbeing in the community. The program provides a low-cost walking counselling service for local residents.
• Established the Logan Youth Action Group where young people aged 14-24 years from across Logan develop and deliver youth led initiatives in response to identified needs.
• Established a First Nations Community Action Group, a partnership between Council, Elders and community representatives. The group meet quarterly and provides an opportunity for community and Council to partner and engage on relevant priorities to action identified community priorities, as appropriate, within Council's sphere of influence.
• Established a Cultural Leaders Action Group providing a forum for engagement between Council and leaders from Logan's diverse communities. The group will also progress social cohesion priorities for the city.
• Publicly promoted the Christmas donation drives of 14 local organisations through our webpage, social media and networks. This "Christmas Kindness" initiative responded to an identified need to support local emergency relief organisations who were seeing an increase in demand, but have not been able to raise funds due to COVID-19.
• Sent seven Community Services e-newsletters to approximately 900 recipients. The e-newsletters provided updates to the community on events, training opportunities, funding and resources available.
• Delivered online safety webinars to Logan seniors.
• Provided direct phone support for seniors having difficulty connecting online.
• Partnered with local services to provide free education sessions to seniors on how to use electronic devices.
• Partnered with local services to provide free electronic devices (iPads) and technology support for seniors.
• Delivered a neighbour connection card to give residents the opportunity to reach out to their neighbours and offer help.
• Ran a 'Postcards from the Heart' initiative where residents were able to connect by sharing something positive through art on a postcard. This was displayed on the Logan Central Library during October 2020 for Queensland Health Week.

QL2.3.1 - Implement and evaluate the SafeRoads4Logan, Road Safety Strategy 2017-2021.

Purpose: Encourage safer travel for residents, businesses and visitors.

During the fourth quarter, weekly Traffic meetings continued between Queensland Police, Department of Transport and Main Roads and Logan City Council road safety officers to discuss data trends and coordinate targeted road safety operations/campaigns within Logan Police District).

Road Safety Strategy Workshops was held with road safety partners and key stakeholders to keep engaged, program events, discuss data to be used in evaluation and share other road safety learnings.

Speed Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) also met to discuss and approve changes to posted speed limits within the City.

Easter road safety campaigns, as well as National Road Safety Week and Queensland Road Safety week, were coordinated digitally (online) with consistent messaging across Queensland Police, Department of Transport and Main Roads and City of Logan media platforms.

Fatality Free Friday event, held at Grand Plaza under a COVID safe plan in May, was the main community engagement activity for the year, with quality road safety displays and conversations between various road safety partner/stakeholder representatives and the public.

Road safety staff from Council and Police also have an active role in recently established Logan Hooning Taskforce and Working Group.

Current strategy focus is the collation of various crash and injury data from road safety partners for strategy evaluation of current strategy and development of new strategy within the next 6 months.

QL2.4.1 - Deliver a crime profile that provides a detailed analysis of key crimes in the City of Logan.

Purpose: Help plan community safety and crime prevention activities for the next year.

QL2.4.2 - Deliver an awards event.

Purpose:  Acknowledge those who work to create a safer City of Logan:

• individuals
• community groups
• not-for-profit organisations
• businesses
• government agencies

The 2020 City of Logan Safe City Awards were held in November 2020. These awards acknowledge the work of volunteers, not-for-profit groups and government/businesses that have contributed to making Logan more welcoming, inclusive and safe through initiatives, activities or events over the past 12 months.

A total of 12 nominations were received and a total of 7 awards were presented to the community.

QL2.4.3 - Deliver a community survey.

Purpose: Gain an understanding of community perceptions on safety and crime in the City of Logan. This will support planning for community safety and crime prevention activities. It will also determine if the Community Safety Program is meeting the goals identified in the City of Logan Safe City Strategy and Action Plan.

QL2.4.4 - Deliver expo-style 'building social capital' community hubs that bring together social support networks.

Purpose: Create opportunities for referral pathways for Community Corrections clients and other community members.

QL2.4.5 - Install and replace CCTV safety cameras as scheduled.

Purpose: Ensure continued successful operation and expansion of the Logan Safety Camera Program network.

Installation of cameras at Millwood Park, Heritage Park and Intersection of East Beaumont Rd and Chambers Flat Rd, Parkridge and Kenny Road, Chambers Flat (Chambers Flat and Logan Reserve Community Centre).

This year the Logan Safety Camera Program installed and replaced CCTV safety cameras at identified locations across the city. This was to ensure continued successful operation and expansion of the Logan Safety Camera network.

Working with the community, and community partners the Logan Safety Camera Program completed the following works:

• Integrated CCTV cameras from the Health and Environment and Waste facilities and installed CCTV cameras at the Logan Hyperdome Library.
• Worked with our Water Business Branch in the delivery of critical infrastructure security projects.
• Worked with our Economic Development and Strategy Branch on upgrades to the Logan Village Green including the park and the river walk area, Cusack Lane underpass, Jimboomba and the Slacks Creek Green Link project, Dennis Road Shared Pathway and Murrajong Streetscape Works. 
• Worked with our Road Infrastructure Planning Branch regarding the installation of cameras at Magnesium Drive and Browns Plains Road roundabout as well as Dennis Road, Springwood.
• Worked with local Councillors to install CCTV cameras in 13 different locations within the suburbs of Marsden, Heritage Park, Parkridge, Riverbend, Chambers Flat, Loganholme and Eagleby.

QL2.4.6 - Deliver a new Safe City Strategy and Action Plan. It will replace the current 2016-2020 Strategy and Action Plan.

Purpose: Provide tangible actions for the Community Safety Program that will help create a safer City of Logan.

QL2.4.7 - Deliver at least 48 targeted crime prevention and community safety activities. Four will be delivered per division each year. These will respond to crime and safety concerns of each local community.

Purpose: Increase community safety and positive community perceptions about crime and safety.

QL2.4.8 - Deliver expo-style 'Youth Street Hubz' focused on young people. These will bring together social support networks for young people across the Logan community.

Purpose: Create opportunities for referral pathways for Youth Justice clients and other local young people.