2014-02-03 GYAC Agenda

NOTICE OF MEETING
TO:
Chairperson:
Members:
Mr Don Deane
Mr Jamie Lloyd
Ms Samantha Mitchell
Ms Ashlee Jansen
Ms Madison Kennewell
Mr Daniel Niutta
Mr Cody Davies
Ms Lucy Hazledine
Mr Andrew Welch
Mr Ryen Archer
Mr Jordan McGreen
Cr Paul Koch
Cr Karen Redman
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the provision of Section 87 (4) of the Local
Government Act, 1999, that the next meeting of the Gawler Youth Advisory
Committee of the Town of Gawler will be held in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 89
Murray Street, Gawler on Monday, 3 February 2014 commencing at 6.30pm.
A copy of the Agenda for the above meeting is supplied as prescribed by Section 87(8)
of the said Act.
…………………………
Ebony Steadman
Youth Development Officer
28 January 2014
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GAWLER YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 February 2014
TOWN OF GAWLER
Meeting of the Gawler Youth Advisory Committee of the Town of Gawler to be held on
Monday, 3 February 2014 at 6.30pm in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 89 Murray
Street, Gawler.
AGENDA
1.
Statement of Acknowledgement
Chairperson We would like to acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the
traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual
relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the
custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage
beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.
2.
3.
Attendance Record
2.1
Present
2.2
Apologies
2.3
Absent
Confirmation of Minutes
3.1
GYAC Meeting 2 December 2013 (Folio 42-46)
4.
Business Arising from Minutes
5.
Chairperson’s and Members Reports
6.
Reports
6.1
The Bunyip - NOW Generation Column
6.2
Youth Development Officer Report
7.
Correspondence
8.
Items for Discussion at Future Meetings
9.
Closure
10.
Next Committee Meeting
3 March 2014
Page No.
2-5
6-11
Nil
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3 February 2014
Item Number
6.1
Title
THE BUNYIP – NOW GENERATION COLUMN
Date
3 February 2014
Author(s)
Youth Development Officer
Reference
CC14/54; CR14/2626
Previous Reference/ Motion
17 December 2013 - 2013:12:458
Background
At the Council meeting dated 17 December 2013 the following was endorsed:
That:
1. The Bunyip – NOW Generation Column report be received and that the
article writing continue.
2. Mr C Davies be congratulated for a well written article as published in the
Bunyip on 13 November 2013.
3. The Gawler Youth Advisory Committee commit to providing stories for the
‘Generation NOW’ pages in the Bunyip during 2014 by nominating the below
Members for the first half of the year to complete an article by the correlating
date, and provide to the Youth Development Officer:
a. Madison Kennewell Wednesday 1 January 2014
b. Andrew Welch Wednesday 5 February 2014
c. Sam Mitchell Wednesday 5 March 2014
d. Joint Effort Wednesday 2 April 2014
e. Daniel Niutta Wednesday 7 May 2014
f. Ashlee Jansen Wednesday 4 June 2014
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 – Gawler Youth AC Generation NOW Article, appeared 11 December 2013
Attachment 2 - Gawler Youth AC Generation NOW Article, appeared 15 January 2014
Comments/Discussion
The fourth article was written by Ms A Jansen and the fifth article by Ms M Kennewell.
and submitted via Council processes for the December 2013 and January 2014 Bunyip –
NOW Generation columns. The article was well written, one highlighting the school
holiday programs and the other that Gen Y. See Attachment 1 and 2.
The next article will be written and supplied by Mr A Welch on 5 February 2014 to the
Youth Development Officer to fulfil Council process. The theme will be around heading
back to school.
Communication
Nil
Consultation (internal/external)
Gawler Youth Advisory Committee Member
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Youth Development Officer
Editor, The Bunyip
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Policy Implications
Nil
Statutory Requirements
Nil
Financial/Budget Implications
There are no financial implications in respect to this initiative. The Bunyip is sponsoring
the space to allow publication of the article.
Strategic Plan Implications
Outcome 3.1 : Well informed community
Outcome 3.3 : A resilient community
Outcome 3.5 : A community that is engaging and participating (welcoming)
Outcome 5.2 : Creating a future
Outcome 5.4 : Good administration
OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION
Item 6.1 – The Bunyip – NOW Generation Column (CC14/54; CR14/2626)
That the Gawler Youth Advisory Committee recommends to Council that:
1. The Bunyip – NOW Generation Column report be received and that the
article writing continue.
2. Ms A Jansen and Ms M Kennewell be congratulated for well written articles
as published in the Bunyip on 11 December 2013 and 15 January 2014.
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3 February 2014
ATTACHMENT 1
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3 February 2014
ATTACHMENT 2
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3 February 2014
Item Number
6.2
Title
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REPORT
Date
3 February 2014
Author(s)
Youth Development Officer
Reference
CC14/54; CR14/2627
Previous Reference/ Motion
17 December 2013 - 2013:12:458
Background
At each Youth Advisory Committee Meeting the Youth Development Officer (YDO)
provides a report on her activities since the last meeting.
During the meeting the YDO can answer questions.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - Youth Development Officer Priorities
Comments/Discussion
For a full overview of activities refer to the YDO Priorities in Attachment One. Some
projects are highlighted here.
1. Child Safe Environments, Department of Community & Social Inclusion - Training
for Gawler Youth AC
Booked Tuesday 4 February 2014 – Rotary Room, Gawler Sport and Community
Centre.
2. DCSI Screening and Background Checks/Police Checks
New legislative requirements for staff and volunteers 18 years or older. The
police clearance submitted when you became a volunteer is not suffice. A DCSI
Screening and Background Checks/Police Check is required. This is being
implemented for new volunteers working with our youth volunteer program. There
is a cost involved, of which when your check is returned and brought to Council
to take a copy, with receipt, we will reimburse. These new checks are required to
be lodged at Australia post. Copies of the DCSI Screening and Background
check to be distributed.
Communication
Private Facebook Page
Email
Gawler Youth Advisory Committee workshop
Consultation
Gawler Youth Advisory Committee
Policy Implications
Nil
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Statutory Requirements
Nil
Financial/Budget Implications
Numerous – however all within existing budget
Strategic Plan Implications
Outcome 3.1 : Well informed community
Outcome 3.4 : An active community
Outcome 3.5 : A community that is engaging and participating (welcoming)
Outcome 5.2 : Creating a future
Outcome 5.3 : Responsible government
Outcome 5.4 : Good administration
OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION
Item 6.2 – Youth Development Officer Report (CC14/54)
That the Youth Advisory Committee recommends to the Council that the Youth
Development Officer’s report be received.
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Attachment 1
YAC RELATED
YOUTH PLAN & STRATEGY
Youth Development Officer Priorities 2014
Activity/Program or Project
Description:
Priority
Status
Development of Youth Policy
Medium
In Progress
Review and develop the
Youth Services Strategy
Medium
Subject to Youth Week
research component
Facilitate Gawler Youth
Advisory Committee (GYAC)
Ongoing
Ongoing
Comment
SD2
Content endorsed. Design
coming. YDO to look at actions
for 2014.
SD2
On track
New DCSI Screening and
Background Checks/Police
Checks for all Youth
Volunteers 18yrs old +
Mandated Notification
Training for Gawler Youth AC
Strategic
Direction
Booked Tuesday 4 February
2014 – Rotary Room, Gawler
Sport and Community Centre.
SD3
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GAWLER YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 February 2014
Activity/Program or Project
Description:
Priority
Status
Comment
Oversee Kick Back Session
Team - provide support
where required
Ongoing
Ongoing
Need to discuss as a group
Coordinate the YAC writing
monthly articles for the
Bunyip - Generation Now
column
Ongoing
Ongoing
In progress
Increase YAC Youth
Membership to a 17
Members
Medium
Ongoing
Currently 11 youth members
2 Councilors
Expend or develop new
project to carry over
remaining $14400 left from
the DPTI Partnership Project
In Progress
Almost complete
YouthConnect Grant Urban Arts Program
In Progress
Working with Gawler & District
College B-12
Successful
In progress
National Crime Prevention
Fund
Successful, however
with new change in
government on hold
Funding pulled
RDA - Youth Precinct
Alongside of Skate Park
Successful, waiting on
funds to be received
$120,000
RDA - Completion of Skate
Park
Successful
$160,000
Office for Youth - Youth
Advisory Committee support
grant
Successful
GRANTS
State Graffiti & Crime
Prevention Grant
National Youth Week 2014
Grant
Medium
Medium
Successful
Successful!
Youth Network Grant Funding
2013-14
Submitted
$5000 - once off
Applying for Youth App
Seek out potential grants to
apply for Youth Activities &
develop events, programs
accordingly
Ongoing
Strategic
Direction
SD3
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COMMUNICATION &
MARKETING
Activity/Program or Project
Description:
Priority
Progress the Social Media
Policy & Paid Facebook
Advertising
10% increase in nominations
of variety of youth awards
(Council & non Council)
Status
Comment
Strategic
Direction
Since the Service Club Expo
during Youth Week, it would
seem we're beyond on track to
achieve this
SD3
Ongoing
Ongoing
On Track
School Holiday Programmes January 2014
In Progress
Music Teaching
Behind
Source music teachers to assist
in providing a complimentary
service to the Kick Back session
SD3
In Progress
Forms updated and provided to
schools
Cameron Roberts booked for
the two Film Making Workshops
(12-13 April & 7-8 June 2014)
SD3
PROJECTS
Delivery of 2014 Youth Film
Festival
SD3
National Youth Week 2014
After 03.02.2014 YAC meeting
Promotional Films
-Film Fest 2014
-Gawler Youth AC
Complete
Sportsperson Sponsorship
High
Summer Initiatives
High
Develop guidelines &
create forms
Complete - Round one closed
Organised
Develop Expresion of
Interest forms for
Venues & Artists
Organised
Community Infrastructure &
Social Services Study
Brief Development In
Progress
In Progress
Tutoring Program
In Development
Approach submitted to Gawler
& District College B-12
LAN Party
Complete
Fringe Festival Gawler 2014
(14 Feb - 16 March)
High
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REPRESENTATION &
NETWORKING
Activity/Program or Project
Description:
Represent the Town of
Gawler at the Youth Local
Government Assosication
network
Status
Ongoing
In attendance
SD3
Be strongly a part of the
Gawler Youth Workers
Network (GWYN)
Ongoing
Leading
SD3
Gawler Community Services
Forum
Ongoing
Secreatary
Suicide Prevention
Community Network
Represent youth through the
Child and Youth Friendly
Greater Gawler Action Group
(CYFGGAG) & it's 'Open
Space' sub-committee
Comment
Strategic
Direction
Priority
As at 21.11.13
In Progress
Ongoing
In attendance
SD3

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