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Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation Committee

Wednesday, 8 July 2020, 6.00pm

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FPOL2007-1 WALYALUP RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2019-2022 –

ANNUAL REPORT – 2019-2020 3

FPOL2007-2 AGE FRIENDLY CITY PLAN 2019-24 – ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 4

Agenda attachments - Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation Committee 8 July 2020

FPOL2007-1 WALYALUP RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2019-2022 –

ANNUAL REPORT – 2019-2020 ATTACHMENT 1 Walyalup reconciliation Action plan annual progress report 2019-2020

WRAP Annual Report 2019/2020

On Track Delayed Cancelled

Deliverable Date Unit Outcomes Complete

1.1 Confirm an Elders group that will meet twice per year with Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Senior Management to further build relationships.

July 2019 – 2022

Community Development

2 Elders meetings held on 10 July 2019 and 15 January 2020

1.2 Establish and consolidate a Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference Group (WRAPRG), with a broad membership, and clear, agreed Terms of Reference (refer Administration Policy, endorsed by Council March 2018). • Provide feedback on the implementation of the Walyalup RAP and promote accountability. • Frequency of meetings; one per quarter

26 Aug 2019 6 Nov 2019 March 2020 June 2020


3 WRAPRG meetings held on 6 Nov 2019, 26 August 2019 and 26 Feb 2020. June meeting postponed due to COVID -19 restrictions. Next meeting scheduled for 21 July 2020.

2.1 Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference Group to refer to the City's Aboriginal Engagement Plan to: Determine engagement for community matters; and land and heritage through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Act (1972) and

Commenced 2018,

continue through July 2019 – 2022


List of Traditional Owners delivered to WRAP Reference Group and located in M-Files, accessible to all staff. Council endorsed the Nyoongar Acknowledgement Policy at Ordinary Council Meeting on 10 June 2020.



Native Title Act (1993). Establish a list of TO's that are descendants of the named ancestors on the Whadjuk People Native Title Claim via South West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Council. Establish clear protocols on "who can speak for what". 2.2 Implement and promote protocols agreed to through 2.1

Oct 2019 Community Development

Council endorsed Nyoongar Acknowledgement Policy at OCM 10 June 2020.

3.1 Commence discussions with Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference Group and other key Elders and leaders, the potential benefits and risks of a local treaty, or equivalent agreement.

Mar 2020 City Business Commenced discussions with WRAP Reference Group, key Elders and Leaders and meeting with Lawyer delayed due to Covid-19.

3.2 Monitor progress and learnings of City of Perth and/or other Councils on their investigations into the idea of a local ‘treaty’ or equivalent.

Jun 2020 City Business The City of Perth are working towards a 'friendship treaty' with Whadjuk Nyoongar Elders. Outcome for this Treaty 'solidify relationships moving forward'. (June 2020)

4.1 Publicise the five dimensions around Reconciliation. e.g. race relations, equality and equity, institutional integrity, unity and historical acceptance.

Sep 2019 Community Development

Five Dimensions of Reconciliation PDF was publicised on the CoF website and COFI. Social Media Officer added posts related to the dimensions on Facebook. Educational resources (equality and integrity, race relations) were made promoted and shared, a truth telling exhibition (historical acceptance) was held at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre and an online promotion of the exhibition during Reconciliation Week was held. Reconciliation films available on Kanopy were shown throughout the year and promoted as Free Film



Fridays, as well as online promotion of access to Kanopy through library membership. Social media schedule included historical basis for Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day.

4.2 Host ‘cross-cultural partnership’ training, building the capacity of Fremantle’s community and business leaders to develop genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and take constructive approaches to cross-cultural tensions, build trust between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Apr 2020 Community Development

Hosted a talk with Joe ‘Possum’ Collard about Nyoongar history and cultural awareness, cultural walks were held for trainees around the Bather’s Beach precinct, offered to staff (interrupted by COVID) and a cultural walk Video was produced and uploaded to City’s COFI and YouTube and shared on social media. Planned Roundhouse volunteer sessions were cancelled due to COVID-19 and are set to resume subject to budget allocation.

4.3 Continue to host safe, open community forums that enable yarning circles, storytelling, truth-telling hearing different perspectives.

Jan 2019 – 2020


A Living Library held at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre in March featured 10 Aboriginal "Living Books" who shared their experiences and individual perspectives in one-on-one conversations to educate, challenge stereotypes and inspire. Topics ranged from inequalities in justice, health, education, reviving the Nyoongar language, truth-telling, stolen generation, culture and opportunities for reconciliation. A Truth Telling Photographic Exhibition was held throughout June with confronting photos depicting some of the harrowing and traumatic practices endured by Aboriginal people in Australia's history. In Makuru, over 55s took part in a yarning circle facilitated by local Elder Betty Garlett.

4.4 In organising community events, host activities that will attract, and connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres

Jul 2019 – 2020


The Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre hosted Dorinda Cox Yorga’s 16 days project on Domestic Violence awareness on 10 Dec 2019. Dockers AFL - Monument Hill Smoking ceremony team's



Strait Islander people. motto 'Forever Freo' to 'Kalyakoori Walyalup' for AFL weekend's Indigenous Round game. White Gum Valley Shactivate community Nyoongar stories. (June 2019) Elders Betty and Freda attended the Stephen Michael Foundation Indigenous Games with the Stephen Michael Foundation - 11 September that had 200 students from 10 schools attend.

4.5 Continue to advocate with local providers for culturally appropriate health and social services in the City of Fremantle.


City endorsed financial support of $20,000 to the Freo Doctor in this financial year to assist with the delivery of mobile health services to the most vulnerable within our community. (38% Aboriginal client representation). Indigenous services Palmerston and RUAH held promotional stalls at NAIDOC Week event. Shortback and sidewalks had a promotional stall at One Day (Jan 2020) Day Dawn Advocacy Centre advocated for 40 most vulnerable people relocation to restrict exposure to COVID (April 2020) at the Hougoumont Hotel in Fremantle.

4.6 Continue relationships with other Local Councils to share Reconciliation learnings, challenges, and to collaborate on Walyalup RAP initiatives.

May 2019 – 2020


Attendance at the Aboriginal Engagement Officers network meeting. (11 June 2019) Aboriginal Engagement Support Officer Meet and Greet with City of Melville officers to discuss RAP Reporting. (Jan 2020) WALGA seminar RAP Development WALGA CDO - Aboriginal Engagement Network Meeting. (7 May 2020) Liaising with City of Cockburn on Aboriginal Visitors Centre

4.7 Encourage local organisation and partnerships to deliver community led initiatives that build trust between


Worked collaboratively with Fremantle Life Saving Club to develop their RAP. City won National Recognition Award for promoting



Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Indigenous engagement for the delivery of the One Day Event and Smoking Ceremony. (June 2019) Elder Richard Walley, Mayor sod turning at the Kings Square redevelopment. (April 2019) Notre Dame architect school and Manja Boodja meeting. (Dec 2019) Initiated conversations with CANWA on Placemaking project

4.8 Develop/maintain at least two formal two-way partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities/organisations.

May 2019 – 2020


Second year of partnership with Nyoongar Radio - NAIDOC Week opening ceremony. (July 2019) In collaboration with South Fremantle Football Club new Traditional Owners acknowledgement signage at two main entrance points to the oval. City has joined as a new member of the Nyoongar Chamber of Commerce and officers have been attending their 6 Nyoongar breakfast series. City has renewed their membership with Reconciliation WA and has attended several Yokai forums. WACOSS support.

5.1 Engage the senior management group across the organisation in the delivery of Walyalup RAP outcomes.

Aug 2019 Community Development

Both the Executive Team and Management Team have received presentations on the WRAP outcomes at team meetings, along with individual meetings with Managers on their responsibility of WRAP actions and deliverables. Quarterly meeting scheduled for WRAP staff ambassadors.

5.2 Develop and oversee the implementation of a Walyalup RAP Implementation Plan to engage and inform staff of their responsibilities within our Walyalup RAP and opportunities to drive reconciliation outcomes.


Implementation Plan completed for internal responsibilities across the organisation



5.3 Communicate the Walyalup RAP to all City of Fremantle employees, highlighting how the outcomes of the Walyalup RAP are contributing to the success of the business.

Jul 2019 Community Development

Media and Communications have promoted stories through social media and FreO magazine, a WRAP document launch was held and the WRAP was distributed through the organization. Awards and accolades have also been shared through the organisation on CoFi.

5.4 Promote the Walyalup RAP and call on large local organisations and businesses to develop, implement and promote their own (as part of a ‘Freo Walyalup RAP champion’s network’) e.g. St Patricks Community Centre, Fremantle Ports and neighbouring councils, Chamber of Commerce.


Implementation Plan target of 2 large organisations was exceeded through engagement with St Patricks Community Centre, Fremantle Ports and neighbouring councils, Chamber of Commerce, Fremantle Surf Life Saving. Fremantle and Men’s Shed created Indigenous Flyer, Freo-based promotion on hold due to COVID

5.5 Collaborate with at least two RAP and other like-minded organisations to implement ways to advance reconciliation.


Collaborated with Fremantle Port Authority, Fremantle Prison and Department of Communities interagency reconciliation working group. City has commenced the collection of oral histories with local elders in regards to building relationships with local police as a part of community awareness. City has attended reconciliation activities that St Patrick's Community Centre has delivered through Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week as well as attending activities at the Fremantle Maritime Museum through NAIDOC Week where Justin Martin shared cultural stories. Staff attended Reconciliation RAP Conference 2019

5.6 Attend at least two external events, creating an opportunity to engage with and support other RAP organisations in their journey.

May 2019 – 2020


Manager Community Development attendances at the Yokai forum at Woodside May 2019. The City was represented at the Reconciliation WA Breakfast by staff and elected members. Aboriginal Engagement Officers/Manager/Director of CDU attended 2019 National RAP Conference Walking Together, Working Together (October 2019)



CDU Coordinator/Aboriginal Engagement Support Officer attended WALGA RAP in Local Government Workshop. (November 2019) Aboriginal Engagement Support Officer attended the first Yokai forum for 2020 - Wesfarmers Presentation on Aboriginal Employment (Feb 2020) CDU Coordinator/Aboriginal Engagement Support Officer/Aboriginal Education Officer attended Social Impact Festival & Summit Reconnect Session via Zoom. (April 2020)

5.7 Engage and promote the Walyalup RAP to the wider community through the City’s new Residents Welcome Pack, publications, Newsbytes and Social Media channels.

Jul 2019 – 2020


Updated Residents Welcome Pack, WRAP Draft made available on MySay, endorsement post on the City’s Facebook page

5.8 Encourage schools and early learning centres in our local area to develop a RAP through the Reconciliation Australia Narragunnawali program.


The Office of the Mayor contacted 16 local Primary Schools and early education centre to promote the Narragunnawali Program and to offer assistance with Reconciliation opportunities and RAP development. (August 2019) Aboriginal story telling at Fremantle Primary School. (July 2019) Engagement Officer attended White Gum Valley Primary School to discuss RAPs with other PS in attendance Made contact with North Fremantle Early Learning Centre to advise them to start their RAP journey through Narragunnawali program.

5.9 Promote Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education to neighbouring schools.


WGVPS developed/started first rap through the Narragunawali program. (September 2019) Aboriginal Engagement Officers attended WGVPS meeting with South Lake, Attadale, South Coogee, Winterfold, Beaconsfield and Fremantle primary school representatives in attendance. (September 2019)



6.1 Continue to encourage attendance of staff (and remove any barriers) to attend NRW events that draw Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or focus on related issues. Attending external NRW events in the local area is a great way to meet and establish relationships with Torres Strait Islander People.

May 2020 Community Development

As National Reconciliation Week fell during COVID resources were promoted 19 posts online which reached 7,110 people.

6.2 Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation material to all staff

May 2019 – 2020


National Reconciliation Week resources were shared within the organisation and social media headers, posters were shared with the community via social media platforms.

6.3 Walyalup RAP Reference Group members to participate in at least two external NRW events. This is an opportunity to engage with and support other RAP organisations in their reconciliation journey.

May 2019 – 2020


WRAP Members attended National Reconciliation WA Breakfast and Joe ‘Possum’ Collard hosted public cultural talk for NRW.

6.4 Encourage and support staff and senior leaders to participate in at least one external event to recognise and celebrate NRW.

May 2019 – 2022


Community Development Director, CD Manager and Aboriginal Engagement Officers attended 2019 RAP Conference; Mayor attended and spoke on Panel

6.5 Organise at least two internal events, including at least one community-wide NRW event, each year to encourage with and support other RAP organisations in their reconciliation journey.

May 2019 – 2020


Due to COVID there were no physical events held however staff assisted with production of a video for Reconciliation Australia which was promoted through social media channels. WACC Facebook page posted for Reconciliation Week Cultural walks for staff were initiated but interrupted by COVID.

6.6 Register all our NRW events on Reconciliation Australia’s website

May 2019 – 2020


Completed



7.1 Provide ongoing education opportunities for Senior Management and Managers on the effects of racism.

Jun 2020 People and Culture

Policy workshop was held for the Management Team, September 2019.

7.2 City to publicly support anti-discrimination campaigns, initiatives or stance against racism via the City’s website and media channel.

Jun 2020 People and Culture

Information was circulated via the Intranet portal September 2019.

7.3 Provide a copy of the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity Anti-Discrimination and Bullying in the Work Place Policy that has been developed as per legislative requirements to the Reconciliation Aboriginal Reference Group.

Mar 2020 People and Culture

Policy provided to WRAP Reference Group Members 26 Aug 19. Information staff circulated via the Intranet portal.

7.5 Communicate the Equal Employment Opportunity Anti-Discrimination and Bullying in the Work Place Policy to City staff through the Intranet messaging service.

July 2019 – 2022

People and Culture

Staff training announcement through the intranet - August 2019 Equal Opportunity Workshop was held on Tuesday 10 September 2019 for staff. New employees undertake mandatory Indigenous Awareness e-training as part of their induction program (on hold due to LMS transition).



8.2 Commit to ongoing cross-cultural competence training for our staff and Councillors annually with the cumulative target of at least 80%. This should include (in addition to information about history and culture): • Clarity about contemporary dynamics (including impacts of dispossession) • Keys to developing genuine partnership today • Importance of present day protocols (including Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement) • Dynamics and impacts of racism and ethnocentricity.

Commenced in 2018 cont. through Oct

2019


Cross cultural competence training sessions have been held with a total of 80 staff across the 3 sessions. In year 2019/20 (1 July 2019 to current) a percentage of 90% of new hire staff completed the online Indigenous Awareness Training (May 2020) In 19/20 47 employees completed 'other' indigenous awareness training (14% Workforce) (May 2020) In total for 19/20 the City had 26% of its workforce complete cultural awareness or other indigenous related training. (May 2020)

8.3 Develop cultural awareness as part of the induction process for new staff. • Commit all Walyalup RAP Reference Group members, Senior Management and all new staff to undertake formal and structured cultural learning • Continue to achieve the cumulative target of at least 80% of staff to undertake structured cultural learning across the organisation through face to face opportunities, achieving at least 60% target annually • Continue to achieve the cumulative target of at least 90% of staff to undertake the SCORM Course Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Mar 2020 People and Culture

New staff viewed an Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training as part of the online induction. In year 2019/20 (1 July 2019 to current) a percentage of 90% of new hire staff completed the online Indigenous Awareness Training (May 2020) Cultural Awareness Training held for staff. (October 2019, March 2020)



Peoples Inclusion and Cultural Safety.

8.4 Continue the commitment to the ‘6 Nyoongar seasons’ staff online reward and recognition stars program based on the following values: - We celebrate success - We own it - We work together - We are open to change

Commenced in 2018 cont.

through to July 2019

People and Culture

We Celebrate success – this means we prioritise customer service both internal and external as a key measure of success, we encourage and recognise our team’s achievements, value high performance, and publicly acknowledge when we go from strength to strength.

• We own it – this means we take responsibility for our actions, willing to take on responsibilities, empower people to deliver on promises. We communicate our expectations clearly, keep others informed on outcomes and deadlines, and look after each other when it comes to safety (physical and psychological).

• We work together - this means we collaborate within and across teams to achieve outcomes, have productive solution-oriented discussions and are respectful when communicating and dealing with one another.

• We are open to change – this means we think outside of the box, are creative when solving problems, ask questions, and accept and learn from failure.

STARS allows us to recognise the great work that happens at City of Fremantle and provides an opportunity to celebrate our success with the following STARS recognition options:



• Shooting Star eCards – these are used as a thank you or to recognise someone for living our culture principles in their day to day

• Exclusive manager Stellar Effort eCards – these are awarded by managers only to recognise exceptional efforts within their team or others’ team

• Our Wall of Stars – where recognition is posted and shared publicly (internally) detailing who received recognition and for what, and allows for social support in the form of likes and comments

• Supanova Awards – these are awarded to outstanding achievers, where a nomination is submitted and reviewed by a panel. The successful winner is announced every two months, in line with the Noongar Seasons, and used as an opportunity to publicly celebrate individual and team achievements. The winners each Nyoongar season receive a reward in the form of a voucher

• Service Awards - this award recognises commitment and loyalty to our organisation, recognising employees on their 10, 20 and 30 year service milestone

8.5 Maintain and disseminate across all business units a list of key contacts for organising a Welcome to Country as outlined in the City’s Aboriginal Engagement Plan.

Oct 2019 Community Development

Full List of Traditional Owners of the Whadjuk area located in M-Files, and outlined in the Nyoongar Protocol Policy.



9.1 Increase staff understanding of the purpose and significances behind cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols

Mar 2020 Community Development

Nyoongar Acknowledgment Policy adopted by Council on 10 June 2020. Staff protocol procedure in progress.

9.2 Implement and communicate a cultural protocol document (tailored for all local communities we operate in) including protocols for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.


Nyoongar Acknowledgment Policy adopted by Council on 10 June 2020. The policy was developed through consultation with Traditional Owners and the Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference Group.

9.3 Continue to Invite a Traditional Owner or Local Elder to provide a Welcome to Country or other appropriate cultural protocol at significant events and ceremonies such as the swearing in of a new council


Elder Dianne Wynne provided Welcome to Country for swearing of new council, WTC Marie Taylor, Herbert Bropho, Richard Walley for One Day. 12 Welcome to Country’s were performed during 2019/20 including 4 citizenship Ceremonies, One Day event, Anzac Day Service & March, Pioneers Lunch, NAIDOC Opening Event, Remembrance Day, Elected Members End of Year Function and Carols by Candlelight.

9.4 Continue to include Acknowledgement of Country or other appropriate protocols at the commencement of Council meetings

Jul 2019 Governance The Acknowledgment of Country delivered by the Chairperson as first item on the agenda at each council meeting.

9.5 Staff and senior leaders to continue to provide an Acknowledgement of Country or other appropriate protocols at all public events.

Jul 2019 Communications and Media

Statement of acknowledgment endorsed the city of Fremantle Nyoongar Advisory Committee and Nyoongar elders located on Aboriginal Engagement Section of the website.



9.6 Display Acknowledgement of Country plaques in City office/s or on our buildings, e.g. Administration Building, Leisure Centre, Community Centre, Meeting Place, Arts Centre, and Library.

Jul 2019 Infrastructure On hold due to COVID impacts and budget review Council endorsed the naming of civic building to the Walyalup Civic Centre. A small internal working team has been established to deliver the Walyalup story, pre colonisation as part of the education and awareness of name the Walyalup Administration Building, due for completion early 2021.

10.1 Walyalup RAP Reference Group to participate in an external NAIDOC Week event. Focus is about celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and achievements, generating pride in First Nations Cultures.


The Mayor and Aboriginal Engagement Officer attended Nyoongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry NAIDOC Week Event City officers attended the Nyoongar Chamber of Commerce Six Seasons of Business Breakfast Series - Makuru. (July 2019) WRAP was officially launched at a special Elders Lunch as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations. (July 2019) Annual NAIDOC Week Celebration at PCYC. (July 2019) Events held at Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre

10.2 Review City’s Policies and procedures to remove barriers to staff participating in NAIDOC Week.


Reviewed through training and development, introduced eforms

10.3 Support all staff to participate in at least one NAIDOC Week event in our local area.


Activities throughout the week, promoted and encouraged internally, involved staff

10.4 In consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander stakeholders support at least one external NAIDOC Week event each year.


Annual NAIDOC Week Event at PCYC stakeholders included promotional stalls by RUAH, Palmerston, Nyoongar Radio, Natasha Eldridge, and Uluru Statement.



11.1 Endorse consultants’ recommendations on the five principles for the future provision or delivery of a new Cultural Centre as outlined in the Visioning Report: - A place of significance - A place to belong - A place to celebrate living culture - A place to thrive - A place of good cultural governance


Recommendation located in the Indigenous Cultural Centre visioning report, endorsed by Council April 2019.

11.2 Continue to create opportunities, within the current Walyalup Cultural Centre (WACC), for cultural awareness and a greater understanding (of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and current circumstances) by all residents and visitors with the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander facilitators.

Makuru, Djilba,

Kambarang 2019 Birak,

Bunuru, Djeran,

Makuru 2020


July 2019 – 2020 the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre have engaged with 18 different facilitators and over 25 different workshops including school holidays activities and significant dates such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s day, National Reconciliation Week and Naidoc Week.

12.1 Hold forums with local businesses to encourage: • Perspective that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture can be an asset. • ‘Place-based’ approaches to Reconciliation, exploring what each of us can do, individually and together.

May 2019 Economic Development

Standing item in monthly e-newsletter to business for the WRAP (100 subscribers) Latest release May 2020. Monthly request for content goes to CDU Coordinator/Aboriginal Engagement Support Officer. Lunch and Learn cancelled due COVID will be notified once returning.

12.2 Encourage full education (in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on culture, history, and contemporary circumstances) in schools within the City of Fremantle,

July 2019 Lifelong Learning

Nyoongar story time - two Aboriginal City Officers read to 120 students at Fremantle Primary School. (July 2019) City Officer John Geijsman and Brendan Moore support Woylie Festivals Writers Development Program. (July 2019)



through the support of activities such as the Woylie Festival. Continue to deliver the school holiday activities at the Walyalup Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre and Library Services.

Toy Library has implemented; indigenous resource packs for loan, increased indigenous toys in toy stock, and indigenous library books for loan Have incorporated Aboriginal perspectives activities in our school holiday programs, and every month at the toy library during our "theme of the month" Have incorporated Aboriginal perspective activities at the toy library for our celebration weeks. Toy Library Officer has been developing an Aboriginal/TSI collection of toys.

12.3 Commit to continuation of, and increased publicity for, Nyoongar language courses through Lifelong Learning programs.

Makuru, Djilba,

Kambarang 2019 Birak,

Bunuru, Djeran,

Makuru 2020

Lifelong Learning

Classes held at the WACC, Meeting Place and shared free Curtin University Nyoongar Language Classes online program.

12.4 Continue to publicly support the Uluru Statement, and host and/or support events that explain the rationale behind it.

May 2020 Communications and Media

NAIDOC Week display Social media promotions throughout the year One Day - Uluru Statement from the Heart stall (Jan 2020) Uluru Statement from the Heart post on City's Facebook page and Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre's page. (May 2020) Aboriginal Engagement Support Officer attended Youth Summit representing CoF – Eastern States.

12.5 Review, expand/or and promote ‘Reconciliation Collection’ (or similar) at the Library and through the Lifelong Learning and Fremantle History Centre. Commenced in

Commenced in 2018,

continue Jul 2019

Lifelong Learning

The Library’s Reconciliation Collection is being displayed more prominently in library and Aboriginal Flag stickers have been added to the book spines. Dual naming of the collection is in progress Classification number changed from 398.89925 (myths and folklore) to 305.89915 (Culture and history of



Aboriginal People). (November 2019).

12.6 Provide access to information on sites of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage significance which is captured in the City’s Heritage databases.

Completed May 2019

Strategic Planning

Provide access to information on sites of aboriginal heritage significance which is already recorded in the City's heritage databases (Completed 2019) 11 Other Heritage Places included in PA process documented via AHIS in Fremantle.

12.7 Commit to offering cross-cultural awareness training to the broader community. This should include (in addition to information about history and culture): • Clarity about contemporary dynamics (including impacts of dispossession) • Keys to developing genuine partnership today • Importance of present day protocols (including Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement) • Dynamics and impacts of racism and ethnocentricity.


Smoking ceremony – Cultural activities “telling the truth”, Photography Truth Telling exhibition at the WACC, multiple ongoing cultural education and awareness activities at the WACC.

13.1 Continue to work with Elders and Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference Group to ensure City delivered events recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and people. Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Torres Strait Islander dates of significance.

Jan 2019 – 2020

Communications and Events

Promotion of signification aboriginal dates through the City’s publications and social media



13.2 Encourage organisers of various events (e.g. Sardine Festival, Blessing of the Fleet, International Women’s Day, Walking Tours, Roundhouse, Arts festivals, etc.) to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activities, protocols (e.g. Welcome to Country) and perspectives into their events.

Ongoing as per annual calendar of events and

festivals

Communications and Events, Arts & Culture

Information of Aboriginal protocols included in the Event Information Pack PDF located on the City's holding events page. 12 Welcome to Country’s were held at City events throughout 2019/20 including 4 Citizenship Ceremonies, One Day, Anzac Day Service & March, Pioneers Lunch, NAIDOC Opening Event, Remembrance Day, Elected Members End of Year Function and Carols by Candlelight.

13.3 Continue to include and acknowledge the Traditional Owners at key City events, such as Citizenship Ceremonies, Swearing in of Council members and regular Council meetings.

Mar 2019 Governance Whadjuk TO, Dianne Wynne conducted a Welcome to Country at the swearing in of new council at a special council meeting on 23 October 2019. 4 citizenship ceremonies, council meetings - acknowledgements

13.4 Develop partnership with NAIDOC committee in creating an open and inclusive calendar of events for the week, and encourage non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people to attend.

July 2019 – 2022


& Communications and Events

NAIDOC Week Opening Event PCYC Sunday & July 2019

13.5 Develop partnerships with Reconciliation WA, and Reconciliation Australia, to establish a calendar of National Reconciliation Week events (including at least one ‘organisation wide’ or ‘community wide’ event.) Register all our NRW events on Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website.


All events were registered on the RA website Community Reconciliation Talk with Joe ‘Possum’ Collard Friday 31 May, with 35 people in attendance.



13.6 Continue to engage and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists at the Fremantle Arts Centre—local, state and nationally across a number of its activities.

May 2019 Arts Centre Revealed Exhibition 2020 - 116 works sold $85,000 (on going). Revealed Markets cancelled due to COVID-19, online market in lieu of physical market. (April 2020) Perth Festival 2020 - John Prince Siddon Exhibition (2020).

13.7 Actively encourage participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups in the Wardarnji annual event celebrating Nyoongar and WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary and traditional dance.

Nov 2019 Arts Centre Wardarnji Festival 2019 - 3200 audience (up from 2000 - 2018) - 120 performers Grant Funding received for 2020 festival to be held in November (subject to Council budget process)

13.8 Continue to advocate to the State government for grant funding to present the annual Revealed event for new and emerging WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists that includes workshops, public talks, exhibition and the one day Art Market.

Apr 2019 Arts Centre Revealed Exhibition 2020 - 116 works sold, $85,000 (on going) Revealed 2021 confirmed for Arts Centre.

13.9 Continue to deliver the Deadly Funny: WA Heats of annual Melbourne Comedy Festival national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander “Unearthed” competition that actively encourages local participation.

Nov 2019 Arts Centre Deadly Funny December 2019 - 457 Audience (up from 240 - 2018) total of 8 artists



13.10 Identify other key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events (e.g. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day) and encourage activity in the Fremantle region through the Lifelong Learning, It’s All About Play program.

Aug 2019 Lifelong Learning

Children’s Day event was held at the WACC with Betty Garlett Delivered the Buster It's All About Play program at several key events including Naidoc week (2019) and One Day (2019 and 2020).

13.11 Continue the Aboriginal artists participating in the Artist In Residence program at the Fremantle Arts Centre.

Jan 2019 Arts Centre Francine Kickett (2019) artist in residence.

13.12 Encourage the development of Cultural Tourism through working with new and existing Indigenous tourism operators to build capacity in the areas of marketing, promotion and product development.

Oct 2019 Economic Development

Urban Indigenous provided a dance group Koolangkas Kreate Dance Group to a tour group at the Round House. (June 2019)

13.13 Continue to stock work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and makers in shop at the Fremantle Arts Centre.

Jul 2019 Arts Centre Total of 117 Artists from Tjanpi Desert Weavers (Sculptures & Baskets), Buku Yirrkala Arts Centre (Prints, Jewellery, Bark Paintings & Dilly Bags), Anindilyakwa Arts (Scarves), Martumilli, Warakurna, Mowanjum (Screen Printed Cards), Maruku, Spinifex (Jewellery, Cards). Emily Kame Kngwarreye Cards - through card distributor. Shane Pickett book and many other Indigenous publications - through Manic Books Vatessa Colburg 'Desert Gem' Books written in English and Nyoongar language.

13.14 Continue to support the ‘Six Nyoongar seasons’ calendar of events, with a celebration to welcome in each season through the programming at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural

Jan 2019 Community Development

Calendar Developed (May 2020)



Centre.

13.15 Encourage local media to produce local ‘stories of place’ that relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, history and/or culture.

Sep 2019 Communications and Events

Oral History (Elders) Recorded – numbers x 3 elders added to the collection of thirteen. Exploring ways of telling Midgegooroo’s story

13.16 Continue to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative and artistic directors on developing new works and will program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content in its festivals including Fremantle International Street Arts Festival; Fremantle Festival; 10 Nights in Port and the Australian Heritage Festival.

Jul 2019 Arts Centre Struggling Kings, indigenous rock band performed in Hidden Treasures. (July 2019) Phone Line Valentine, one of the band members is indigenous, performed in Future Treasures. (July 2019) Aboriginal Productions presented a children's workshop program. (May 2019) Fremantle Festival: 10 Nights in Port commissioned Wowak (Breathe), a collaboration between five aboriginal families and the Perth Symphony Orchestra (Sunday 21 July at Freo.Social) The Festival also partnered with the Woylie Project who presented Kaalak - Family Home Fire Saturday 20 July at Notre Dame University. Kaalak was a Makuru night of Aboriginal storytelling, both ancient and contemporary. Storytellers included: Marie Taylor, Ron Bradfield Jnr, Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Kamsani Bin Salleh, Helen Milroy, Sabrina Dudgeon Swift, Esther Kickett, Joshua Eggington (aka Flewnt), Jarrad Wall, Josie Boyle, Shalorna Dykman-Mippy. An extended Woylie schools program took place 24-27 June at Fremantle Arts Centre. 10 schools participated in half day workshops with 3 Aboriginal storytellers exploring stories in different mediums including oral storytelling, art poetry and song. Revealed 2019 included 129 Aboriginal Artists and 12 Events



14.1 Establish and promote Fremantle as an ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultural precinct’—a place where tourists and other residents come to learn about our true history, and our ancient and contemporary culture. (This would incorporate 14.2 and 14.4, as well as 13.1, and 11.2).

Sep 2019 Lifelong Learning

Walyalup Wanginjy Fremantle Talking Interpretation of Fremantle Parks - A Project of the Fremantle City Council. (June 2009) Presentation at Whadjuk working party - proposed Aboriginal words for current and future road naming. (November 2012) Bathers Beach Aboriginal Interpretation Signage. (December 2013) Old port Aboriginal Interpretation Signage. (March 2012) Booyemburra Park, DPLH has received the HIS (HIS-17103549-3337) for Booyemburra kaart and that the application is in Stage 4.

14.2 Encourage cultural and tourist destinations (roundhouse, maritime museum, prisons, etc) to significantly increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content and awareness.


WAITOC Membership Urban Indigenous Round House interpretation signage Council endorsed the naming of the new administration building as Walyalup Civic Centre Market analysis to be undertaken for the feasibility study for a potential Aboriginal Cultural Centre Meeting Rooms at the Walyalup Civic Centre have been given Nyoongar names.

14.3 Identify (with Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference Group, and/or Elders Group) opportunities as they present for naming/co-naming locations, streets, parks etc as they present, such as Booyembarra Park.

Sep 2019 Parks and Landscape

The City has prepared a cultural narrative for the old traffic bridge that is due to be replaced with State and Commonwealth funding. Sharon Calgaret assisting with the Boo Park interpretive signage Sharon Calgaret panel member for the artwork for the interpretive signage at Cantonment Hill Interpretive Signage for Booyemarra Park. Interpretive Signage for Cantonment Hill complete and installed. Artwork done by Jade Dolman. (Dec 2019)) Council endorsed the name Walyalup Civic Centre on 26



February 2020 for the new administration building in Kings Square.

14.4 Incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge (e.g. bush tucker; traditional medicine, dreaming stories; principles of caring for country; artwork) into our parks, trails, open spaces and redevelopments as they present.

Sep 2019 Parks and Landscapes

Samson Park Wildflower walk September 2018/2019 Bush medicine @ WACC Nov/Dec, bush tucker at WACC, storytelling

14.5 Continue to exhibit important local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from the City’s Art Collection.

May 2019 Arts Centre Laurel Nannup (WA) in group show - Safe Harbour Tim Leura Tjapaltjarri (NT) - Hunter Dreaming show

14.6 Continue the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibitions in gallery program.

May 2019 Arts Centre John Prince Siddon - All Mixed Up - a major show of new work by Siddon, based in Fitzroy Crossing, was the hit of the 2020 Perth Festival. (Feb 2020) Butcher Cherel Janangoo - Janagoo - works never-before-seen outside of Fitzroy Crossing by the late Butcher Cherel, a key elder of the Gooniyandi language group , the Kimberley. (Perth Festival 2020) Revealed 2020 Exhibition - a major show of 120 New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists. 100% of sales of more than $102,000 to artists and Aboriginal art centres. Is response to Coronavirus shut down show presented online then at FAC. (Feb 2020)

14.7 Include significant symbols of, and information about, Whadjuk culture and history as part of the Kings Square redevelopment.

Sep 2019 CEO Discussions have commenced with Whadjuk Working Party August 2019 Educational social media posts on the anniversary of Midgegooroo’s execution to tell the story of a prominent Whadjuk elder. Council endorsed the name Walyalup Civic Centre for the administration building in Kings Square and all meeting rooms have been given Nyoongar names with full



support of the WRAPRG.

15.1 The City to work with state government to amend the Local Government Act to make provision for the setting of quota options in procuring services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Businesses. • Investigation of Supply Nation membership. • Work towards a 2% total procurement target for goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses, managed and/or staffed businesses. • Training key procurement staff in those opportunities, and how to maximise them.

Apr 2020 Finance Staff training with the finance team in regards to procurement as part of their induction process Expenditure of about 1.4% with Indigenous organisations (Jan 2020) All quotes and tenders are now advertise with the NCCI for interested organisations to respond (Jan 2020) Search the ‘One Nation’ supplier database and email organisations in WA that are Indigenous owned advising we have tenders or quotes for services available for them to respond to (Jan 2020)

15.2 Develop and implement an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander procurement strategy.

Sep 2019 Finance Expanding options through the City's finance system Tech One to capture the engagement of Aboriginal Business with the City



•Develop and communicate opportunities for procurement of goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. •Review and update procurement practices to remove barriers in procuring goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. •Maintain commercial relationships with at least two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses and staff that could include the values of this initiative to the City and Aboriginal businesses. How staff can access preferred supplier list and undertake an equitable tendering process.

Promote the Aboriginal Business Directory Cleaning contract sent to Nyoongar Chamber of Commerce to circulate for Aboriginal businesses. (November 2019) City officers have written to the Minister and received positive feedback on our suggestion. (Jan 2020) Introduced a spreadsheet to track expenditure more closely with Indigenous organisations, so we can more accurately track our progress against the target. (Jan 2020)

15.3 Host/sponsor relevant forums for the promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses to the organisation in collaboration with agencies such as the Nyoongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Apr 2020 Economic Development

City has now joined the Nyoongar Chamber of Commerce and has attended NCCI events and building connections with the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Currently sponsor the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce to host business forums and a podcast each month. A forum on this topic proposed for August (subject to Council approval of the City’s 20-21 operational budgets uncertain on budget. If we miss out ED officer will go back to the Chamber and we’ll discuss other options. )(May 2020)

16.1 Review and expand the City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development strategy (in collaboration with our existing

Apr 2020 People and Culture

Budget is reduced for 20/21 so this is still to be determined for future traineeship programs. A professional development strategy for existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff has not



Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff) to: • Continue to increase recruitment through the traineeship program and investigate a graduate program subject to the annual budget process. • Identify a professional development strategy for existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. • Provide culturally appropriate mentorship and professional development from the Elders Group.

commenced Elders have provided culturally appropriate mentorship and professional development as needed to officers. from the Elders Group.

16.2 Encourage local organisations and businesses to develop effective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment strategies in collaboration with the City of Fremantle.

Apr 2020 Economic Development

Promote Grant Guru to local organisations and businesses Interagency discussions continue to progress potential arrangements - Dept of Communities Fremantle Port

16.3 Advertise job vacancies to effectively reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island stakeholders.

Jul 2019 People and Culture

All recruitment has been on hold due to covid 19 – will review now recruitment is commencing again.

16.4 Review City’s recruitment procedures and policies to remove barriers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in our workplace.


Recruitment process makes adjustments for any person with special needs including cultural needs and consideration. This is outlined in the recruitment pack received by applicants.

16.5 Continue to work towards the City’s 4% employment target of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island peoples endorsed by Council June 2014.

Jul 2019 People and Culture

Currently at 31 August 2019 - 3.75% which equates to 12 staff, on track to achieve 4% by 2022



16.6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to be supported to take on management and senior level positions.


Employees who transitioned from Indigenous traineeships into permanent positions were consulted with regarding their career aspirations and development requirements in order to meet these aspirations. This exercise resulted in 3 of these employees gaining approval to participate in further learning/education in the areas of: Leadership and Management, and Human Resources management. Two employees are currently undertaking Certificate IV in Leadership and Management with support, in the means of course fees and paid study time, provided by the City.

17.1 Maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Torres Strait Islander representation including young leaders on the WRAPRG.


Currently two members of the WRAP, Ezra Jacobs and Marisa Verma

17.3 Meet at least four times per year to drive and monitor Walyalup RAP implementation for Council endorsement.

Feb 2019 Community Development

3 meetings held 1 rescheduled due to COVID-19



18.1 Ensure all Walyalup RAP deliverables are assigned to relevant staff, and support those staff in driving their implementation.


Management Team Meeting July 2019 Executive Team Meeting August 2019 Individual meetings with Managers July/August 2019

• Develop more systemic approach to reporting of deliverables across the organisation

18.2 Embed appropriate systems and capability to track, measure and report on Walyalup RAP commitments.


Developed SharePoint to capture organisation wide information Monthly reports ran through Microsoft Excel WRAP end of financial year report scheduled for June 2020

18.3 Maintain an internal RAP Champion from senior management.

July 2019 – 2022


Director Community Development

18.4 Embed resource needs for the Walyalup RAP implementation.


Developed SharePoint to capture organisation wide information Monthly reports ran through Microsoft Excel WRAP end of financial year report scheduled for June 2020

18.5 Include our Walyalup RAP as a standing agenda item at senior management meetings.


Ongoing – complete 19/20 • Needs to be standard at executive meetings • Completed at all Manager meetings

19.2 Report Walyalup RAP progress to all staff and senior leaders.


Quarterly report to Director CD for sharing at ELT

19.3 Publically report against our Walyalup RAP commitments annually, outlining achievements, challenges and learnings through the Annual Report.


Annual Report to Council in July

19.4 Investigate participating in Reconciliation Australia’s biennial Workplace RAP Barometer.


Due Nov 2020 – yet to be completed

Agenda attachments - Finance, Policy, Operations and Legislation Committee 8 July 2020

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FPOL2007-2 AGE FRIENDLY CITY PLAN 2019-24 – ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 ATTACHMENT 1 Age Friendly City Plan Annual Progress Report 2019-2020

Age Friendly City Plan 2019 -2024 Annual Progress Report 2019-20

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Age Friendly City Plan 2019-24 Annual Progress Report 2019-20


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Age Friendly City Plan Annual Progress Report documents the progress made for the 2019-20 financial year Due to COVID 10 budgets and programming were interrupted Strategic Action Area 1: Social participation Provide a range of lifelong learning activities that encourage older people to participate in community life

Action: 1.1: Provide activities and courses at various locations that encourage participation and increase social participation.

Responsibility Manager Community Development

Outcome

Ongoing

Wanjoo Welcome Lounge provides a centrally located space, adjacent to the library, providing: • Opportunity for community volunteers • Increase social inclusion and potentially lessen loneliness • Continues to build on community connectedness for older members of the community

Wanjoo Lounge: open hours Mon to Fri 9am to 3pm, staffed by 16 volunteers who:

• Welcome up to 20 senior visitors per day • Provides Tech Help, basic one on one technology tuition, 3 participants per week • Listen and share what the over 55 community are saying • Estimate visitor ratio is 50% male:female

Positive ageing forums , held quarterly, topics including:

• Dementia training x 4 sessions, (40 participants) • Navigating My Age Care sessions x 2 sessions, (12 participants) • Living Well with Dementia presentation x 1, (33 participants) • Public Trustees: Wills and planning ahead presentation (21 participants) • Financial Sessions (Centrelink) x 5 (110 participants)

Memory Café: monthly social catch up at the Fremantle Arts Centre is providing opportunity for people living with dementia and their families to connect. Alzheimer’s WA is a supporting partner.


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Come and Try free activities, for over 55s are scheduled, due to COVID 19 only three term programs were promoted with a variety of options:

Short, 4-6 weeks ‘taster’ courses, providing an opportunity to try something new and meet new people. Snapshot July 2019 to June 2020 across the organisation 31 promoted, 1861 people participated across a variety of topics/activities from wellbeing, recreation/fitness, cultural, craft, technologies and to financial presentations. Locations and venues involved in delivering activities: The Meeting Place, Library, The Fremantle Arts Centre, Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Sullivan Hall, Fremantle Town Hall and North Fremantle Hall. Lifelong Learning programs promoted quarterly (10 week term) and offers approx.70 activities at the Meeting Place, South Fremantle and Fremantle Library and also provide:

• Social groups (10) - language learning, food, creative writing, textiles, music, craft, walking, book clubs

• Courses and workshops (9) provide skill development and learning opportunities in second languages, computing and getting back to work programs

• Community presentations (8), speakers, author talks, film screening and book launches. • Social support activities and groups (6) • 80% of adult program and activity participants are over 55

The Meeting Place venue is accessible to anyone with a disability as the venue complies with access codes.

The Fremantle Arts Centre scheduled: • Three terms this financial year following the WA school calendar • Approx. 100 courses on offer each term • And over 55s made up approx. 60% of enrolments


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Collaborations, for learning and meeting, with other local service providers include:

• Fremantle’s Women’s Health Care House : 3 round table presentation on health • Tuart Place: cross promotion of activities and events • WA Seniors Cards: promotional table during seniors week, November ‘10 • Multicultural Futures: supported the development of the age friendly community plan • Hilton Harvest Community Garden: providing a space for over 55s to connect with kids in

an outdoor natural setting • St Patricks Community Support Centre: collaborative project during Homelessness week,

August 2019 • PortCare: collaboration during COVID 19 • Fremantle Minds: online activities including yoga, mindfulness and drumming • POOPS WA (Pets of Older People: promotional table during seniors week Nov • Alzheimer’s WA: International speaker, dementia presentation • Financial Information Services Australia (Centrelink) : 5 sessions focus on retirement,

income stream and estate planning Weekly ongoing activities include: (average weekly attendees)

• Crochet and knit rugs for Kids in Wheelchairs (10) • Tech Help: phones and computer tuition (5) • Textiles and sewing group (10): boomerang bags, cotton face masks (COVID)

Neighbour to Neighbour project, during COVID 19, a match-making project to connect local residents needing assistance with volunteer helpers resulted in:

Invitation to those needing assistance was distributed included: • 1500 emails • 2100 letters posted (reply paid envelopes included) • 1474 phone calls to residents completed (to date) • Promotion was via Facebook, Newsbytes and city’s website


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Community response: • 583 volunteers helpers (residents), 167 (non-residents) • 50 residents requested assistance • 25 matches made between those asking for assistance and volunteer helpers

Local Government response

• 15 other local governments requested involvement or sharing the City’s toolkit • WALGA requested sharing the project resources state wide • 2 Local governments outside the stage requested resources

Achievements

• ABC radio interview with a volunteer and an older resident needing assistance • Good news stories shared via Freo Heroes project • Overall, it is estimated, 80% of residents were connected to their neighbours, family and

friends and stated they appreciated the check-in call from the community development team

Provide a range of lifelong learning activities that encourage older people to participate in community life

Action: 1.2: Provide programs that encourage older people to try new and different sports or other forms of physical activity


Outcome

Ongoing

A range of programs, activities are provided across the City:

The Leisure Centre also provides: • Schedules times when the pool is heated; this is very popular with older people to assist in

muscle and arthritic soreness • Discounted rates for the ageing population


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• Specialised program specific: Stronger for Longer. Eight week program that consists of 2 x 45min sessions in the gym with qualified instructors taking up to 10 people (non-members welcome at cost) including pre/post assessments and personalised plans. This program can be offered to run up to 4 times each year

• Specialised programs for over 55’s including: AquaRom, Pilates, EasyMoves • Specialised workshops for over 55’s included: Stay on your feet / Spinal health / the

importance of movement at any age • Ramps into swimming pool ease of access and egress • Pool program - warm water swimming pool ideal for therapy, water resistant exercises • Specialised group fitness classes (Fit beyond 50) all of these classes are at a discounted

rate $7.50 per entry • Free workshops every 3-6 months • Due to the recent shut down no workshops have been scheduled

Samson Recreation Centre: Seniors’ Badminton, Hatha Yoga (33 participants per month)

Wanjoo Lounge weekly ongoing activities: • Social walkers meet as the Wednesdays (10 participants per week) • Gentle Flow Yoga at Sullivan Hall (20 p/w) • Chair Yoga , Fremantle library 2 sessions per week (12p/w))

Have-a-go opportunities: • Freo-fit sessions: six week sessions, 50% attendees are over 55 cohort • Tai kwon do: 4x weekly session (11 participants per week) • Dragon boat racing: seniors week event • Tai chill: 4 weekly session (10 participants per week)

Exercise equipment, at most locations, for older people are currently available are either a modification of children’s play equipment at specifically focuses on balance, flexibility, coordination and mobility.


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In response to a petition received from South Fremantle residents an opportunity exists to provide support and education to the petition group on how the existing park infrastructure, including play spaces, can be utilised for exercise and mobility activities.

Further consideration for additional exercise equipment is in place for future planning.

Provide a range of lifelong learning activities that encourage older people to participate in community life

Action: 1.3:

Advocate and promote programs and initiatives which target respect, inclusion and social participation


Outcome

Ongoing

Neighbour to Neighbour project received overwhelmingly positive feedback from members of the community, other local governments and service providers.

During COVIF 19 the State Department for Communities Vulnerable People Taskforce (Seniors) provided information in multiple languages to ensure older people from CALD backgrounds were well connected with information. The Taskforce convened regularly, sharing information and identifying emerging issues All information was promoted via the City’s website and locally via the Neighbour to Neighbour project.

Promotion of the Health Departments services to advertise all aged care assessment and delivery services now have access to free sign language and interpreting services to support older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing to access or engage with Australian Government funded aged care services.


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Face-to-face sign language interpreting and Video Remote Interpreting services are available to support clients to engage to navigate the Age Care system.

The City of Fremantle's 2016-2020 Access and Inclusion Plan outlines a strategic approach to improve access and inclusion for people with disability. The development of new Access and inclusion plan (2020-2025) is in progress.

Actions that have also benefitted seniors and include:

• Go Fetch and Return (GOFA ) waste service: for residents who are unable to present bins for collection.

• Quiet Hour: Set up for the autistic community and people living with Hearing impairments to enjoy the Fremantle Library

• Fair Go Freo Facebook Group: promoting, city wide, accessible programs for all. • Fremantle Biennale event (international): drop off and pick up points promoted for greater

access added to event plan • Supported Western Australian Multicultural Community Tours grant application: to provide

accessible bus tours to improve the connection of culturally diverse groups and individuals. Greater integration of new migrants into community.

• Changed size of text on business cards: new graphic design policy in place to increase the font size on all City of Fremantle staff business cards.

Free hire of two beach wheelchairs – located at South Beach, South Fremantle and Bathers Beach. The City continues to support DADAA to work through significant local and cross-sector partnerships that bring arts and health together. DADAA works in partnership with the City to deliver disability advocacy, accessible programming, digital inclusion, and research and evaluation.


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Continued responsiveness to suggestions and complaints regarding access from the community, in a timely and solution focused and practical manner. Library

• Multiple seating arrangements and wide access throughout the library to allow access • Fortnightly therapy dog visit • A copy, on request, of all programs in a Reader Version • Author talks or community events accessible venues are used where possible and if not • Provides information on accessible formats. • Multi-Purpose room has allowed people using mobility aides to attend author talks and

workshops. • Lunch time movies, documentaries showed weekly, sourced by Kanopy (on-demand)

streaming service. Homebound – delivery of books to residents on a weekly basis:

• Individuals visited: 17 • Bulk delivery to Hilton Aged Care • During COVID 19 increased to 2 deliveries per week, approx. 40 drops per delivery

Makerspace, quarterly events that are collaborative, intergenerational providing hands on learning and skill sharing, helps with critical thinking skills and boosts self-confidence.

Strategic Action Area 2: Community support and health services Assist people in Fremantle to age positively and actively by providing appropriate information and support to maximise health and wellbeing

Action: 2.1: Improve communication between the City of Fremantle-based age care providers by offering opportunities for networking meetings


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Outcome

Ongoing

City has a representative on the Local Government Professional, Age Friendly Communities Committee.

Community development officer attends service providers’ quarterly networking meetings covering the broader local government region. Approx. 25 service providers attend, a guest speaker is invited to present, a round table update occurs, August & November ’19, February & May ’20. Ongoing networking with age care service providers fosters good communications and understanding their core work. Collaborative sharing of projects and building partnerships providing people with support to stay in their home longer is a key outcome. Age-Care providers who promoted and shared information include:

• Umbrella Age Care Multicultural Services: Age Care Trial Navigator, Online Safety Webinar • Silver Chain: Adopt a grandparent project, initiated by local primary school

Assist people in Fremantle to age positively and actively by providing appropriate information and support to maximise health and wellbeing

Action: 2.2: Facilitate opportunities which provide information to older people to navigate ageing well and healthy lifestyles.

Responsibility Manager Community Development Officer

Outcome Ongoing

Healthy Lifestyles Expos for over 55s commenced in 2014. The expo is collaboration between three councils – Fremantle, Cockburn and Melville. The expo provides opportunities for service providers, government organisations, sports and recreation, music, dance and wellbeing activities to be promoted throughout the local region.


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• 2019 the Expo was held at Melville Recreational Centre and in partnering with Seniors Recreational Council, an organisation that is recognised as the peak organisation supporting seniors’ involvement in sport and recreation.

• 2020 expo has been postponed to 2021 and to be hosted by City of Fremantle. Umbrella Multicultural Services facilitated free sessions (3) on how to navigate the My Age Care information, Q&A and how to navigate the website. City has a representative on the Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse WA committee. This opens up a channel between state wide organisations, local government, age friendly communities and a voice for local residents, meetings February & June ‘20

Assist people in Fremantle to age positively and actively by providing appropriate information and support to maximise health and wellbeing

Action: 2.3: Promote My Community Directory which provides details on the range of services and activities for older people in the Fremantle area.


Outcome

Ongoing

Fremantle Community Directory was launched on February 2020 with 20 staff members attending the morning session; 35 representatives attended the community session at the Meeting Place.


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This platform, supported by the City, provides the community opportunity to connect, share and find out what’s happening in Fremantle.

It is simple and easy to use. Key features include: free to list and update; update in real time; uploads of events and programs; social media feeds can be pulled through to organisation listings; fast, expert tech support.

Monthly online webinars for city staff to ensure all can navigate and make the most of our member’s dashboard.

A dedicated support team at the My Community Directory office support community members to register, list their community group or event and find information.

Currently, throughout the greater Fremantle area, there are 415 organisations listed and 510 services delivered. The three largest types of services listed are health services (20.9%), recreation and leisure (11.2%) and community centres (8.5%), and also includes accommodation services, disability services, child services, sport and counselling services. The directory currently averages 1,500 listing views per month.

https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Western_Australia/Fremantle

Strategic Action Area 3: Civic participation and employment Create opportunities for older people to actively participate in the community through civic involvement

Action: 3.1: Community engagement will be accessible, well-promoted and flexible, engaging older people to have their say

Responsibility Senior Project Officer – Community Engagement

https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Western_Australia/Fremantle


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Outcome

Ongoing

Volunteers provide a valuable contribution with ideas and forward planning of what's wanted and needed for older people.

Aboriginal Elders provide insight and guidance to inform the City’s Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan Reference group. Quarterly meeting held August, November, March and June.

The Wanjoo Lounge is a 'drop in space' with approx. 20 visitors a day. This provides an opportunity for good community engagement. It is staffed by 16 volunteers who provide grass- roots input on community conversations.

Community engagement projects out for comment are advertised through the Wanjoo Lounge via a notice board, comments drop box, communication channels, News Bites in the local paper and My Say website.

The City of Fremantle supports community precinct groups, to encourage community member to participate and take an active role in providing input into the operations of the local government. The meetings are open forums where anyone with an interest in their local area can attend and engage on a range of community issues.

Create opportunities for older people to actively participate in the community through civic involvement and paid and voluntary work.

Action: 3.2: Support local organisations to recruit and retain volunteers through Volunteer Fremantle


Outcome The Neighbour to Neighbour project had more than 660 volunteers (residents & non-residents) sign up to assist people who may be vulnerable or isolated in our community.


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Ongoing

Department of Communities, who fund Volunteer Officers position, received statistics for June to December 2019 reporting period as follow:

• Face to face consultations: 173 • Phone consultations: 68 • Online consultations: 280

Volunteer Fremantle Statistics: The Fremantle volunteer development plan (FVDP) coordinator manages Volunteer Fremantle Facebook group and utilises to post all volunteer related content to and connect with the local community. The page is a community group for people who are seeking volunteer positions, currently volunteering, seeking information about the sector, wanting to connect to others in the sector and connect with the City.

• 673 members in 2019 • 435 new members approved • 444 posts • 327 active members • 126 comments • 1481 reactions

Fremantle Volunteer Manager Statistics: The FVDP coordinator manages Fremantle Volunteer Manager’s Network Facebook Page and utilises it to share volunteer information, grants, events, training, sector news and advocacy. The Page is a private group for local volunteer managers to post information on and connect with one another as well. This page is used sparingly, providing only relevant information for volunteer managers. For current and broad volunteer information, volunteer managers are directed to ‘Volunteer Fremantle’ Facebook page and are encouraged to get their volunteers to join.

• 84 members in 2019 • 24 approved • 91 posts • 19 comments • 182 reactions


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Volunteer programs: The City of Fremantle offers a number of volunteer programs that have intakes throughout this reporting year. Invitations to present, on age friendly communities, at volunteer team meeting, precinct meetings occur on a regular basis. Opportunities to volunteer include:

• The Meeting Place, South Fremantle, social group facilitators (12 volunteers) • Fremantle Library/Fremantle History Centre/Library programs (2 weekly volunteers) • Fremantle Ambassadors are volunteers (85) who provide a friendly face and local

knowledge to ensure visitors are able to experience the best Fremantle has to offer. There are three types of ambassadors: Visitor Centre Ambassadors , Roving Ambassadors , Cruise Ship Ambassadors

New Volunteer Handbook and Policy is being rolled out across all business units that have volunteers, with the aim to:

• Increased marketing of volunteering in the senior sectors/aged care • Increased support to Volunteer agencies servicing the aged care sector/utilising volunteers

over 50’s

To learn more about volunteering at the City visit: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/community/volunteering

Create opportunities for older people to actively participate in the community through civic involvement and paid and voluntary work.

Action: 3.3: Facilitate opportunities for older people to share their skills and knowledge

https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/community/volunteering


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Outcome

Ongoing

During National Volunteer Week Social Media blitz occurred profiling volunteers over 50s

• 12 photoshoots of volunteers over 50 years – Social media sharing of their volunteering stories

Thank a volunteer day and a person with a disability day event, 5 Dec 2019: Guest speakers, activities and refreshments served. 60 attendees, 80% over 55. An Aboriginal Elder was involved with ‘yarning’ while doing art work at thank a volunteer day event. Cycling without Age Project support via community grants, presentation, from City officer, at National Summit and linking to age friendly aims Nov 2019. Linking Act Belong Commit, volunteering and age friendly communities. Over 55s programs, activities and social groups were delivery by 30 volunteers.

Strategic Action Area 4: Communication and information

Provide accessible information on aged care services in a variety of formats

Action: 4.1: Promote the programs and activities provided by the City of Fremantle for older people in a range of formats

Responsibility Manager Communications and Events


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Outcome

Ongoing

The City continues to promote its Over 55s services, programs and initiatives on a regular basis, and alternative formats are available on request at all times. For example hearing loop set up at meetings, Auslan interpreter engaged for Welcome to Country and other events, audio descriptor and links to alternative print product to support translation provided.

Developed a City-wide What’s On Guide, which features a dedicated Over 55s category highlighting suitable events and activities for this community. The publication is included in the City’s resident’s magazine (FRE-OH!), with about 17,000 copies distributed to all households and select businesses. Resulted in increased attendance numbers at workshops and events.

The City partnered with My Community Directory to promote Over 55s activities and programs through this platform.

The City continues to have strict style guides for signage, ads and printed material (flyers and poster) that advise minimum font sizes. Alternate formats are available upon request for all produced collateral.

When including maps in publications, the legend has been made more accessible with a mix of upper and lowercase letters.

Alt text (alternative text) is now included on the City’s eNewsletter images, which is another accessibility requirement that ensures seniors with vision impairment can access the content. Videos produced by the City continue to include closed captions to make them more accessible for a broader audience.


Action: 4.2: Ensure the City of Fremantle website meets accessibility guidelines set out by VisAbility WA and the Disability Services Act.


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Responsibility Manager Communications and Events

Outcome Ongoing

The City continues to monitor the corporate website for accessibility issues and suggested improvements.

Scans are undertaken on a weekly basis to identify and fix broken website and document links and misspellings.

A content audit and customer useability testing of the corporate website has been completed by an external digital specialist. Web editors from each business unit attended ‘writing for the web’ training workshops. Content updates have been implemented.

A new website project plan and actions have been developed, however budget constraints have prompted the move to a new website to be postponed. Instead, the focus is now on improving content, design and accessibility/useability of the City’s existing website.


Action: 4.3: Community engagement opportunities are well-promoted and offered in a range of formats

Responsible officer Senior Project Officer – Community Engagement

Outcome Ongoing

Opportunity to participate in community precinct groups including community building events :

• 8 out of 11 precinct groups are currently active


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Opportunity to contribute to City engagements: • 32 unique projects between June 2019 – June 2020

Opportunity to contribute via the City’s engagement website My Say Freo:

• around 33,000 total visits between June 2019 – June 2020

In addition to online methods, offering in person drop-in information sessions for City engagements

Advertising engagements widely and using hard copy methods such as newspaper advertisements and posters

Advertising large City wide engagements via the Wanjoo Lounge including hard copies and a drop in box to collate comments.

Opportunity to apply for and be part of reference and working groups when formed, such as: • the Access & Inclusion Plan working group • Walyalup Reconciliation Action Plan reference group

Strategic Action Area 5 : Outdoor spaces and buildings Ensure that older people have the same opportunities as other people to access the City’s buildings, facilities, parks, reserves, playgrounds and beaches.

Action: 5.1: Regular upgrades in the Fremantle local government area where better seating, shading, footpaths and pedestrian crossings are required as part of ongoing capital works


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Responsibility Manager Infrastructure Engineering

Outcome

The following works have been achieved in line with age friendly and accessibility plans:

• Pram Ramp Audit: assessment of the city’s pram ramps and median islands assessing condition and compliance.

• Marine Terrace path and access upgrade: plan being developed to upgrade paths around the Esplanade Reserve considering connectivity for pedestrians and wheelchair users. Improve connection between ACROD parking bays and accessible toilets.

• Leighton Beach Access Improvements: widening of doorways and improved signage. Improving access for wheelchair users and people with visual impairment.

Ensure that older people are able to move around their community easily through public and active transport.

Action: 5.2: Provide accessible community facilities for older persons

Responsibility Manager Assets Manager

Outcome

Projects of note that contribute accessibility are: • Fremantle Arts Centre: Access Audit completed • Access assessment and management plan for Fremantle Arts Centre • Planning and design for Fremantle Golf Course Club House and Community Facility being

designed to be accessible and achieve better than minimum standards in terms of accessibility

• Fremantle Park Sport and Community Building completed early 2020. A number of aspects of this project cater to older people.


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Strategic Action Area 6: Respect and Inclusion

Provide activities that promote positive images of older people of diverse cultures and increase community participation.

Action: 6.1: Celebrate the achievements of older people through a range of special, activities and media


Outcome

Ongoing

Nyoongar Elder Betty Garlett was named Fremantle’s Senior Citizen of the Year. Ms Garlett is a member of the City of Fremantle's Walyalup Reconciliation Reference Group, the Board of Management of Fremantle Women's Health Care and the Silver Chain Community Advisory Group. She has also been active in community engagement for the City of Fremantle’s Age Friendly City Plan 2019-24.

Freo Oh magazine highlights and good news stories include: • Dance Hall Days project: Award winning project • Tae Kwon Do: instructor with impaired vision • Crochet/knitting circle: social activity • Wanjoo Lounge: invitation to make new friends • Freo Heroes: highlight community volunteers • Neighbour to Neighbour: COVID 19 project to support older and vulnerable residents • Volunteer Fremantle: encourage and applaud active community members


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Local resident June Hutchison was recognised with an Order of Australia medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to the Fremantle community.

The Fremantle Map of Memories allowed older people to place a pin in the online map, provide a short description of what happened at that location and upload a photograph or image to illustrate their experience.

Provide activities that promote positive images of older people of diverse cultures and increase community participation

Action: 6.2: Maintain a range of initiatives that encourage inclusive, intergenerational and cross cultural relationships


Outcome

Ongoing

City connected with Aboriginal Elders with: One Day event, Elders morning tea and Walyalup Reconciliation meetings. Successful grant funding from Department of Communities Age friendly initiative 2020/21 to deliver another innovative project ~ Converging Stories. Comment from the Dept. of Comm “the City of Fremantle is a consistent leader in the age friendly space”. Dance Hall Days project won the Local Government Professional WA 2019 Honours Awards, winning a Participation and Collaboration Award. “A fantastic achievement and a testament to the success of the City’s age friendly program” (extract from Letter to the Mayor). Shared cultural activities at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre include: Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre schedules five programs a year, based on the Aboriginal season. Over 55s have the opportunity for cultural changes and join in activities to appreciate the land, the area and history. For example dot painting, jewellery making, cultural walks workshops.

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The City has been on a reconciliation journey since 2000 and is committed to increase respect, foster relationships and develop opportunities for Aboriginal people. Given this commitment and the range of initiatives undertaken, Reconciliation Australia has advised that the format of a Stretch WRAP would be most appropriate for the City of Fremantle and this journey started July 2018. Homelessness week: Couch Conversation event was supported by the City working in conjunction with St Patricks and Uniting Care West.


Action: 6.3: Provide educational opportunities and workshops for older people that enable access to new technologies


Outcome

Ongoing

Wanjoo Lounge volunteer tutor provides weekly 1-1 technology sessions. Supporting people on how to use their laptop, iPad, Skype, Facebook or mobile phone.

The Library computers are available for public use.

Lifelong learning team schedule computer sessions for complete beginners. Covering the basic essentials to help familiarise with a computer. There are portable laptops available, during workshops, for those who don’t have a computer.

Computer courses promoted to assist with: creating Word documents, downloading and storing photos, using excel spreadsheets and how to set up an email account.

IPad users group was promoted to get over 55s connected.

Get to Know Your Android and iPhone quarterly sessions were scheduled at the Meeting Place.


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When touching base with residents in Neighbour to Neighbour project residents were offered an opportunity for any technical support they needed from a community development officer.

Library and customer service staff support customer to enrol in classes, workshops and activities.


Action: 6.4: Provide opportunities for older people to contribute to community led programs and activities.


Outcome

Ongoing

Presently there are 16 volunteers plus 10 tutors currently providing their skills free of charge to run workshop/activities. Volunteers provide a valuable contribution with ideas and forward planning of what's wanted and needed for older people. Wanjoo lounge has approx. 20 visitors a day. This provides an opportunity for grass roots community engagement. Community engagement projects out for comment are advertised through the Wanjoo Lounge communication channels. A notice board displays project details and a drop box allows paper comments to be collated. The current Age Friendly City Plan 2019-20 was guided by a working group with representatives from community members, key organisations, City staff and Elected Members. Its purpose is to prioritise positive ageing opportunities for the community and a great place for older people to visit.


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The City has established a Terms of Reference for an Access and Inclusion working group to establish the next Access and Inclusion plan. To assist with programming online surveys are sent quarterly and tutor offer paper feedback to participants.

Strategic Action Area 7: Transportation

Ensure that older people are able to move around their community easily through public and active transport

Action: 7.1: Advocate to the State Government authorities to improve public transport for older people

Outcome

Ongoing

Supported and identify specific transport gaps and requirements of older people wishing to travel across and within the City.

Transperth provided transport information and suggested travel solutions plus free Smartriders via Healthy Lifestyle Expo and promoting applications for Seniors’ Card WA.


Action: 7.2: Continue to contribute to the funding of the Central Area Transit (CAT) Service to allow for easy mobility around the Fremantle central business district.



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Outcome Ongoing

The City of Fremantle and Public Transport Authority (PTA) have an agreement to jointly fund the two free Central Area Transit bus routes in Fremantle. The Blue CAT operates on a loop along South Terrace and Marine Terrace between Fremantle Station and South Beach, while the Red CAT connects attractions like the WA Maritime Museum, Round House and Fremantle Arts Centre. Council resolved on 10 June 2020 to request the PTA to agree to cease operation of the Red CAT and reduce the frequency of Blue CAT service to bus every 20 minutes for up to 12 months from early in the 2020/21 financial year. Although the current CAT services are popular they are hard to justify in the current environment.

Aboriginal Elders are offered taxi vouchers to assist them with transport to attend community engagement events, reconciliation meeting and activities/events.


Action: 7.3: Advocate for a light rail transport system in Fremantle

Responsibility Strategic Planning Senior Strategic Projects Officer

Outcome

Ongoing

Undertaken light rail route and options feasibility studies (as part of the South West Group of Councils) to advocate to state government.

Undertaking further advocacy information and documents for further advocacy works per Integrated Transport Strategy.


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Action: 7.4: Encourage mobility and social connection by promoting trails for walking, cycling or access by mobility device in Fremantle local government area

Responsibility Manager Communications and Events and Manager Community Development

Outcome

Ongoing

The City has been making improvements to its network of bicycle paths by installing a series of traffic islands to create protected bike lanes. These improvements are regularly promoted on the City’s channels.

The City is in the process of applying for the speed limit on roads in Fremantle’s city centre to be reduced to 30km/h to improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. The City regularly promotes Fremantle as a destination you can explore by foot and bike.

The City promoted its partnership with Tourism WA and WestCycle to launch two new cycling maps of Fremantle. The pocket-sized maps are part of Tourism WA’s Urban Bike Explorer series.

Free bike hire that is available from the Fremantle Visitor Centre. The City regularly promotes.

Cycling Without Age, an international not-for-profit organisation that allows elderly and less mobile people to experience an outdoor ride on trishaw e-bikes piloted by volunteer cyclists. The City partially funded and promoted.

The City runs regular cultural walking tours in the Bathers Beach precinct, and promotes these via its usual channels.

Other initiatives include: • Bike Week, Light me Up, led by senior volunteers • Ride to Work breakfast, October 2019, 50% attendees over 55


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• Membership with Your Move Council • Walking trail maps available online

A 30km/h limit already applies on Fremantle’s famous Cappuccino Strip along South Terrace, while the rest of the city centre has a 40km/h limit. Advocated the introduction of a reduced speed limit in the central business district and progress a formal application to Main Roads WA to approve a 30km/h limit.


Action: 7.5: Advocate for shelters and seating to be provided at all bus stops


Outcome

Ongoing

The City worked with Perth Transport Authority (PTA) to improve access/egress for patrons of the bus route 160 between Hampton Rd and Stock Rd (via South St, Paget St, and Collick St & Peel Rd). Where viable, the improvements have also included the replacement of some of the City’s old bus shelters and seating which the City have managed to get fully funded by PTA.

Strategic Action Area 8: Housing


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Ensure that there is provision of housing which is diverse and affordable to meet the current future needs of older people

Action: 8.1: Advocate for statutory changes to the local planning scheme to promote accessible and ageing appropriate housing.

Responsible officer Manager Strategic Planning

Outcome Specific provisions in local planning scheme and Residential Design Codes providing an incentive for provision of affordable, smaller scale and / or universally accessible housing through various parts of the City (including via Freo Alternative).

Ensure that there is provision of housing which is diverse and affordable to meet the current and future needs of the older people

Action: 8.2: Establish partnerships with local community housing providers to enable the provision of affordable housing in large development projects and sites.

Responsibility Manager Strategic Planning

Outcome

Memorandum of understanding entered with Department of Communities in relation to Burt Street development site to include a proportion of affordable housing and a diverse range of accommodation types (including adaptable housing). JV partner announced May 2020.

‘My Home’ project approved North Fremantle. An innovative project that takes advantage of surplus state government land to provide housing to homeless women aged 55. It involves the construction of 18 self-contained singe bedroom units.


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Minimum density requirements recommended for Davis Park (promoting inclusion of housing diversity).

A letter of support was provided to UNIT 80 Action vision and plan to provide work placements and significant employment of all ages, cultures, religion, gender and ability of unemployment persons in construction affordable housing the Fremantle area.

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