Agenda of Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

Item No. 6.1

Agenda (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

Page 16

4/12/2019

REPORT TITLE: Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan - Final Endorsement

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Community Participation Coordinator

Director Community Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to present Council with findings from the community and stakeholder engagement on the draft Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan (ACAP) and to seek Council adoption of the final document.

1.1.1. The Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan will provide a much needed policy setting and action plan to guide the City’s work in relation to Aboriginal people and heritage in Tasmania.

1.1.2. The Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan demonstrates leadership on reconciliation in Tasmania and shows the importance and value in reconciliation to the broader community, thereby increasing our reputation as an inclusive, proactive and connected city.

2. Report Summary

2.1. At its meeting held on 21 October 2019, the Council resolved that:

‘1. The Council endorse the draft Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan, marked as Attachment A to item 6.2 of the Open Community Culture and Events Committee agenda of 9 October 2019, to be released for broad community engagement.

2. A further report to be provided detailing the outcome of the community engagement, endorsement from Reconciliation Australia and the final document for Council approval.’

2.2. During the development of the draft ACAP, the focus of engagement was on Aboriginal stakeholders and Council employees. Although there were aspects of broader engagement, this approach was deliberate, given the plan is predominantly about the relationship between the City of Hobart, as an organisation, and Aboriginal people.

2.2.1. A detailed report of the engagement process during the development phase of the draft is shown at Attachment A to this report.

2.3. In line with the Council resolution, the draft ACAP was open for broad community and stakeholder engagement from 21 October 2019 to 15 November 2019.

2.3.1. The draft was provided on Your Say Hobart, and community members could comment as an individual and/or as a representative of an organisation. Comments were also invited via email or written submission.

2.3.2. The opportunity to read the draft and comment was promoted using a number of methods including Facebook, CoH website, Yammer, CoH updates, direct email and hard copies were available upon request.

2.3.3. A direct email, inviting input and comment through the Your Say survey or by email, was also sent to Aboriginal people and organisations who had provided input or had shown an interest during the development phase of the ACAP.

2.3.4. The project team also provided information sessions for City of Hobart staff, at both Town Hall and the Bushlands Depot, to provide an opportunity for staff to ask questions about the plan and provide feedback.

2.3.5. The project team reviewed the Your Say data, producing a Broad Community Engagement Report on phase two of the engagement process. This engagement report is shown at Attachment B to this report.

2.4. Engagement with the draft ACAP showed a high level of interest, with 326 visits to the Your Say Hobart page, 183 downloads of the draft, 44 responses to the survey, 14 email responses and 31 staff attending an information session.

2.4.1. Survey and email responses were predominantly positive with 79 per cent supportive of the Commitment and 74 per cent supportive of the Action Plan.

2.4.2. Responses from the community highlighted the fact that this issue is one that brings diverse views and opinions.

2.5. The draft ACAP with the suggested amendments following community engagement has been provided to Reconciliation Australia for their consideration. They suggested minor amendments that have been incorporated into the final draft document.

2.5.1. Reconciliation Australia has formally advised that they will endorse this document as a Reflect RAP upon receipt of the final Council approved document.

2.6. The draft ACAP has been updated to reflect comments and findings from the broad community engagement and also with recommendations from Reconciliation Australia.

2.6.1. Key changes to the ACAP are predominantly grammatical alterations such as capitalisation and sentence structure. A small number of other minor amendments have been made to the document in response to community feedback.

2.6.2. The following deliverable has been added to Action 14, in line with the Council resolution of 23 October 2017:

’Continue to advocate for a change in the date of Australia Day and support the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community’s Invasion Day Protest on 26 January in Hobart as appropriate.’

2.6.3. The fourth deliverable under Action 7 has been amended to include consideration of the provision of Aboriginal messaging for new residents.

2.7. The final document for Council endorsement can be found in Attachment C of this report.

2.8. The original artwork by Tasmanian Aboriginal Artist Allan Mansell that was commissioned for the ACAP will be presented to Council at its meeting on 16 December.

3. Recommendation

That the Council endorse the final Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan January 2020 – January 2022 for implementation.

4. Background

4.1. The City of Hobart has long been committed to social inclusion, with varying degrees of focus on issues pertaining to Aboriginal people. Work over the past decades has been guided by the Aboriginal Strategy 2002.

4.2. A project to develop a new guiding framework was initiated based on increasing momentum behind the City’s work with Aboriginal communities in and around Hobart. It became clear that the 2002 strategy should be updated or re-worked to reflect deepening relationships and greater shared ambitions between Aboriginal community members and the City of Hobart.

4.2.1. In 2018, Reconciliation Tasmania approached the City of Hobart, suggesting that the City create a Reconciliation Plan (RAP). RAPs are a nationally-recognised framework, created by Reconciliation Australia, which have been adopted by cities and organisations around Australia.

4.2.2. In February 2019, the Council endorsed the recommendation to develop a RAP to replace the Aboriginal Strategy 2002 and guide the City of Hobart’s work in Aboriginal Programs.

4.3. The particular context of Hobart and Tasmania made the project approach especially important. For many years, Tasmania has been relatively silent about its Aboriginal history, and, in particular, the devastating impacts of colonialism on Aboriginal people.

4.3.1. This history made the project and process to create a new action plan especially important - it needed to be unique to Hobart and Tasmania and the outcomes needed to face these experiences and deeply consider ways of moving forward together.

4.4. The aims of the project to develop a RAP were to:

· develop a plan that will provide a solid policy framework and action commitments to guide Council’s work in this area;

· demonstrate to Tasmanian Aboriginal people that the City of Hobart is a committed partner;

· deepen the City’s engagement with Aboriginal people, thereby laying the foundations for strong future collaboration;

· improve social inclusion and participation outcomes for Aboriginal people in Hobart;

· increase the visibility of Aboriginal people, language, heritage and culture across Hobart, for residents and visitors; and

· show leadership on reconciliation in Tasmania and demonstrate the importance and value of reconciliation to the broader community, thereby increasing our reputation as an inclusive, proactive and connected place.

Engagement Process

4.5. During the development of the draft, the project team took a flexible, responsive and collaborative approach toward the project and community engagement. The team aimed to respond to community, have open conversations, continually seek feedback and clarification, approach conversations with respect and an open mind and maintain rigour throughout.

4.5.1. This approach was designed to create a document that both the City of Hobart and Aboriginal communities could stand by, as it would be built on relationships and mutual trust and understanding.

4.6. The engagement plan combined broad community engagement methodologies alongside activities targeted at key stakeholders. A detailed report of the engagement process during the development of the initial draft and findings can be found in Attachment A to this report.

4.7. Following approval at its meeting of 9 October 2019, the draft plan was released for broad community engagement.

4.7.1. The draft was provided on Your Say Hobart, and community members could comment as an individual and/or as a representative of an organisation. Comments were also invited via email or written submission.

4.7.2. The opportunity to read the draft and comment was promoted using a number of methods including Facebook, CoH website, Yammer, CoH updates, direct email and hard copies were available upon request.

4.7.3. A direct email, inviting input and comment through the Your Say survey or by email, was also sent to Aboriginal people and organisations who had provided input or had shown an interest during the development phase of the ACAP.

4.7.4. The project team also provided information sessions for City of Hobart staff, at both Town Hall and the Bushlands Depot, to provide an opportunity for staff to ask questions about the plan and provide feedback.

4.8. The project team reviewed the Your Say data, producing a Broad Community Engagement Report on phase two of the engagement process. This engagement report is shown at Attachment B.

4.9. Engagement on the draft ACAP showed a high level of interest, with 326 visits to the Your Say Hobart page, 183 downloads of the draft, 44 responses to the survey, 14 email responses and 31 staff attending an information session.

4.9.1. Survey and email responses showed a high level of support for the ACAP with 79 per cent supportive of the Commitment and 74 per cent supportive of the Action Plan.

4.9.2. Responses from the community highlighted the fact that this issue is one that brings diverse views and opinions.

Final Document

4.10. Key changes to the ACAP are predominantly grammatical alterations such as capitalisation and sentence structure. A small number of other minor amendments have been made to the document in response to community feedback.

4.10.1. The Community Engagement overview on page 11 has been updated to include the Your Say survey participants.

4.10.2. The following deliverable has been added to Action 14:

’Continue to advocate for a change in the date of Australia Day and support the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community’s Invasion Day Protest on 26 January in Hobart as appropriate.’

4.10.3. The above addition is in line with the Council resolution of 23 October 2017, that:

‘1. The Council commit to the non-politicisation and continuation of all citizenship ceremonies it conducts. Thereby, the citizenship ceremony on 26 January will be conducted in accordance with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code.

2. The Council officially support a change of date for Australia Day, to be held on a day other than 26 January, advocated by:

(i) Officially supporting and becoming part of the national #changethedate campaign;

(ii) Submitting the following motion to the next Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) General Meeting, “That LGAT lobby the Australian Government to change the date of Australia Day.”;

(iii) Joining with other Australian councils that support a change of date from 26 January, to lobby the Australian Government via jointly prepared correspondence, in line with the resolution passed by the National General Assembly of Local Government in June 2017; and

(iv) Aldermen participating in the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community’s Invasion Day Protest on 26 January in Hobart, with the City providing event support, if required.

3. The Council seek ways to further engage with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community.

4. The Council continue to sponsor and support the Sandy Bay Regatta.’

4.10.4. The fourth deliverable under Action 7 has been amended to include consideration of the provision of Aboriginal messaging for new residents.

4.10.5. Actions 19 and 20 have been combined to improve document flow.

4.10.6. Information relating to kunanyi and Timtumili Minanya have been added to the Glossary and Terminology Guide on page 22.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. Subject to Council endorsement, it is proposed to undertake a launch and commence implementation of the Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan in January 2020.

5.2. Implementation of the actions identified in the ACAP will be coordinated by City Life staff in conjunction with the ACAP working group that includes staff from across the organisation.

5.3. ACAP progress will be reported publicly to Aboriginal partners, Reconciliation Australia, City of Hobart staff, Elected Members and senior leaders annually.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan strongly aligns with and directly responds to the Council endorsed Hobart: A community vision for our island capital, in particular, to the following pillars:

’2.1 - We celebrate Tasmanian Aboriginal community, heritage and culture.

2.1.1 - We recognise the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and their heritage and culture as the foundation of this place.

2.1.2 - We acknowledge the darkness of our shared history and work toward authentic reconciliation.

2.1.3 - We support the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to practise their traditions, skills and customs so they may be passed on to future generations.

2.1.4 - Our city learns from the original and continuing custodians of this land. We support projects and programs that educate us all.

3.3.4 - We celebrate Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and creative endeavours, supporting and participating in them as core to this place and community.’

6.2. The ACAP aligns with the following strategic objectives of the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-29:

’1.1.2 - Create opportunities for people to connect to place, supporting spiritual and cultural customs and practices.

2.1.1 - Demonstrate leadership in Aboriginal social justice in partnership with Aboriginal people.

2.1.2 - Highlight Tasmanian Aboriginal history and culture, including acknowledgement of the darkness of our shared experience, through interpretation, naming, arts and events.

2.1.3 - Engage with Aboriginal people on how they want the city to work with them.

2.2.4 - Review and implement cross-cultural diversity, equal access and other awareness learning opportunities for staff.

3.2.3 - Support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to develop initiatives that enable creative and cultural practice.

3.2.4 - Support creative and cultural initiatives that invite people to engage with Tasmanian Aboriginal history and culture.

6.2.4 - Care for Tasmanian Aboriginal sites, resources and landscapes in collaboration with Tasmanian Aboriginal People.

6.2.5 - Engage with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to develop opportunities for undertaking cultural practices in Hobart’s bushland.

8.3.2 - Promote diversity in the City’s staff and volunteers.’

6.3. An ACAP strongly aligns with the City of Hobart Social Inclusion Strategy 2014-2019 and Aboriginal Strategy 2002.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. All actions to be undertaken in the current financial year will be delivered through the existing budget allocations.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. There are various actions included in the ACAP that may require additional funding in future years. These actions will be considered as part of future budget preparation.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. We acknowledge that relationships with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community have historically been challenging for Council, particularly given the complex nature of the Aboriginal community in Tasmania.

8.1.1. To mitigate the risks a thorough community engagement and communications plan has been developed in collaboration with the communications team and the community engagement team to ensure that the methodologies utilised have been appropriate.

8.2. It is noted that engagement on issues relating to Aboriginal culture, language, identity and recognition have the potential to bring strong public opinion and debate.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. There are a number of actions included in the plan relating to the usage of the natural environment to strengthen cultural connection for Aboriginal people and the broader community.

9.1.1. One of the commitments within the plan is recognising and valuing the strong spiritual connection that Aboriginal people have to this place.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. An Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan has the following expected social outcomes:

10.1.1. Demonstrating to Tasmanian Aboriginal people that the City of Hobart is a committed partner.

10.1.2. Deepening the Council’s engagement with Aboriginal communities, thereby laying the foundations for strong future collaboration.

10.1.3 Increasing the visibility of the Aboriginal community, language, heritage and culture across Hobart, both for residents of and visitors to our City.

10.1.4 Showing leadership on reconciliation in Tasmania and demonstrating the importance and value in reconciliation to the broader community thereby increasing our reputation as an inclusive, proactive and connected City.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. It is anticipated that there will be positive media and marketing opportunities aligned with this project and its launch in January 2020.

11.1.1. A media and communications plan has been developed for this project in collaboration with the Communications Team.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. Engagement and consultation on the Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan was undertaken in collaboration with the Engaged Communities team, project consultants and the internal Working Group.

12.2. The report detailing the engagement through phase one of the development of the draft is shown at Attachment A.

12.3. The report detailing the broad community engagement through phase two is shown at Attachment B.

13. Delegation

13.1. This is a matter for the Council’s determination.

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

Sophie Calic

Community Participation Coordinator

Tim Short

Director Community Life

Date: 28 November 2019

File Reference: F19/148650; 17/225

Attachment a: Initial engagement report ⇩

Attachment b: Broad community engagement report ⇩

Attachment c: Final ACAP January 2020-January 2022 ⇩

Item No. 6.2

Agenda (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

Page 92

4/12/2019

REPORT TITLE: National Redress Scheme

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Community Participation Coordinator

Director Community Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to inform the Council of the Tasmanian State Government’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the participation of local councils in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the Scheme) and to seek approval for the signing of the MOU.

1.2. Signing the MOU is expected to reduce the reputational and legal risk to the Council and demonstrate to the community that the Council is prepared to undertake its obligations under the National Redress Scheme thereby recognising and respecting the impact of institutional child sexual abuse on victims.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The National Redress Scheme was developed to provide recompense for individuals who experienced institutional sexual abuse as children. In May 2018, the Tasmanian Government committed to joining this National Scheme.

2.2. At its meeting held 20 May 2019, the Council agreed to participate in the National Redress Scheme as part of the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s whole-of-sector response.

2.3. On 2 July 2019, at the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) General Meeting, all participating councils supported a decision to join the National Redress Scheme with the Tasmanian Government as the ‘State Institution’.

2.4. Participation in the Scheme through the State Government MOU provides a clear mechanism to provide redress for any child sexual abuse that has occurred within a council in the past, which may reduce potential civil litigation.

2.5. Participation under the auspice of the State Government enables the processing, coordination and management of claims to be supported and coordinated by the Department of Justice and the Tasmanian Government will underwrite the redress liability for councils.

2.6. Under the Scheme, each council is liable for any claim received via the Scheme and each claim is limited to that council and not all councils. Claims may be up to $150,000 per claim.

2.6.1. It is expected that any costs arising from claims under the Scheme would be less than those incurred from civil cases filed against Council should Council choose not to participate in the Scheme.

2.7. In comparison to other similar institutions, the council represents a lower risk institutional environment by virtue of less frequent involvement with children and younger people in the absence of a parent or guardian.

2.8. As it stands the City of Hobart has on record no incidents or allegations of Child Sexual Abuse that have historically arisen against the institution.

3. Recommendation

That the Council authorise the Lord Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the participation of local councils in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, marked as Attachment A to this report.

4. Background

4.1. A Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was opened on 4 November 2016. Following this the Australian Government announced its intention to establish a National Redress Scheme for individuals who experienced institutional sexual abuse as children. In May 2018, the Tasmanian Government committed to joining this National Scheme.

4.2. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide support to people who experienced institutional childhood sexual abuse and includes three key components of redress for eligible individuals:

· a monetary payment of up to $150,000;

· a direct personal response; and

· access to counselling that is consistent with National Service Principles.

4.3. The Scheme began 1 July 2018 and will run for a period of ten years.

4.4. At its meeting held 20 May 2019, the Council resolved that:

‘the Council participate in the National Redress Scheme as part of the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s whole-of-sector response.’

4.5. On 2 July 2019, at the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) General Meeting, all participating councils supported a decision to join the National Redress Scheme with the Tasmanian Government as the ‘State Institution’.

4.6. The Tasmanian Government welcomed this decision and with support from the Child Abuse Royal Commission Response Unit, have prepared a MOU for local councils to support participation in the Scheme. The MOU is provided as Attachment A to this report.

4.7. LGAT describes the following benefits of joining the Scheme as under the auspice of the State Government.

4.7.1. A clear mechanism to provide redress for any child sexual abuse that has occurred within a council in the past, which may reduce potential civil litigation.

4.7.2. Participation under the auspice of the State Government without the need to undertake individual steps to join the Scheme. This means council claims will be received like claims against any other Tasmania Government Agency and the processing, coordination and management of claims will be supported and coordinated by the Department of Justice.

4.7.3. The Tasmanian Government will underwrite the redress liability for Local Government as calculated by the Scheme Operator for individual claims for payment by Local Government in arrears.

4.8. There is no cost for the Council to join the National Redress Scheme or for the Tasmanian Government to administer responses to the Scheme however each council is liable for any claim received via the Scheme and each claim is limited to that council and not all councils.

4.9. LGAT calls for all councils to participate in the National Redress Scheme with the State Government as the ‘State Institution’ by signing the MOU.

4.10. To date approximately half the local councils in Tasmania have signed the MOU.

4.11. The City of Hobart currently operates the following programs that include involvement with children and young people (under 18 years of age) which are considered relevant to this Scheme:

· Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre daily operation, learn to swim programs and short-term childcare facilities;

· Bush Adventures;

· Bushcare and Trackcare community volunteer programs;

· immunisation programs;

· Youth Programs including Youth ARC daily operations and external programs;

· Hobart Town Hall tours; and

· ad hoc events such as the Christmas Pageant, Families Week and Children's Week.

4.11.2. The City of Hobart also operated a Family Day Care Scheme between 1975 and 2007.

4.12. Of the programs offered by the Council, the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre and the historic Family Day Care Scheme are the only identified providers of unaccompanied care for young children. Youth Programs, which service older children (typically 12 years and above), also provide services in the absence of a parent or guardian.

4.13. In comparison to other similar institutions, the Council represents a lower risk institutional environment by virtue of less frequent involvement with children and younger people in the absence of a parent or guardian.

4.14. As it stands, the City of Hobart has on record no incidents or allegations of Child Sexual Abuse that have historically arisen against the institution. Given that some time has passed since the Scheme commenced, it is considered that the risk of a claim arising against Council is somewhat diminished.

4.15. Non-signing will prevent a whole of sector approach and create administrative and legal complexity. No formal decision has been made by the State Government regarding the support or absence thereof for individual councils that do not join the MOU. Resultant legal complexities are predicted necessitating further consultation with the Commonwealth regarding the feasibility of support for non-participating local councils.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the City of Hobart sign the MOU to participate in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse and that Council officers continue to monitor and respond to obligations under the Scheme.

5.2. Signing the MOU will align the City of Hobart with other local councils supporting the National Redress Scheme.

5.3. In the event of a claim/s of past institutional child sexual abuse, the City of Hobart will be liable to pay reparations.

5.4. Officers will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to monitor and address recommendations from the Royal Commission including development of an overarching child safety policy for all Council programs.

5.5. In line with the recordkeeping recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse all information and records will be managed effectively. Requests to access records would be treated as an FOI request.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. Participation in the Scheme aligns with the following strategies set out in the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-29:

8.1.1 Practise integrity, accountability, strong ethics and transparency in the City’s governance, policymaking and operations.

8.1.5 Implement best practice data management, including provisions for open data and privacy.

8.2.2 Work with stakeholders and all levels of government to ensure good capital city governance.

6.2. Participation in the Scheme aligns with the City of Hobart Social Inclusion Strategy 2014-2019 and Children and Families Strategy
2014-2019.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. There is no cost for the Council to join the National Redress Scheme or for the Tasmanian Government to administer responses to the Scheme.

7.1.2. Each council is liable for any claim received via the Scheme and each claim is limited to that council and not all councils. Claims may be up to $150,000 per claim.

7.1.3. It is expected that any costs arising from claims under the Scheme would be less than those incurred from civil cases filed against Council should Council choose not to participate in the Scheme.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. Claims may be made under the Scheme until 1 July 2028 and so a financial impact may be felt in future years.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. There are no asset related implications to this report.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. A risk assessment has been prepared and is provided in Attachment B to this report.

8.1.1. Non-participation in the Scheme is considered of higher risk than participation.

8.1.1.1. Non-participation opens the Council to civil law processes. LGAT advises that, unlike the Redress Scheme, payments from civil proceedings are not capped. It is however likely that a higher burden of proof is required for a civil case.

8.1.1.2. Non-participation also carries a high reputational risk.

8.2. There is a financial risk in joining the Scheme, with individual claims of up to $150,000 allowed for, this is however considered lower than the potential cost of civil litigation were Council not to join the Scheme.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. There are not considered to be any environmental considerations to this report.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The Council has a legal, social and ethical obligation to respond to claims of institutional child sexual abuse and to ensure compliance with the Scheme.

10.2. Signing the MOU and participating in the Scheme demonstrates to the community that the Council is committed to recognising and supporting victims of institutional child sexual abuse.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. Officers will monitor media mentions and respond if and when appropriate.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. Community engagement is not deemed appropriate for this issue. It is however noted that Community Life will shortly be reviewing the Children and Families Strategy which will entail extensive community engagement with children, families and the sector and will inform future work and policy in this area.

13. Delegation

13.1. This is a matter for Council determination.

Sophie Calic

Community Participation Coordinator

Tim Short

Director Community Life

Date: 28 November 2019

File Reference: F19/148634; 17/226

Attachment a: Memorandum of Understanding on the participation of local councils in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse ⇩

Attachment b: CoH Risk Assessment - MoU on the participation of local councils in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse ⇩

Item No. 6.3

Agenda (Open Portion)

Community, Culture and Events Committee Meeting

Page 119

4/12/2019

REPORT TITLE: Social Inclusion Index - Connected Community Program

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager City Information

Director City Innovation

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

This report identifies the requirements and subsequent recommendations for the development of both a Housing and Homelessness Index and a Social Inclusion Index within a broader Social Inclusion Framework. These indices would provide an improved and quantifiable understanding of Hobart’s social and economic issues through access to, and combined presentation of third-party macro and microeconomic data.

2. Report Summary

2.1. At its meeting held on 17 June 2019, the Council resolved the following:

“That a report be provided considering the addition of a Social Inclusion Index (SII), as an initiative of the Connected Community Program within the Connected Hobart Action Plan. The index would serve to support and measure the impact of, and potential actions for, homelessness in Greater Hobart.”

2.2. An initiative (CVI02) was subsequently included in the Connected Hobart Action Plan that would seek to better understand influences on priorities such as housing affordability, homelessness and social inclusion. The Connected Hobart program was endorsed by Council on 9 September 2019.

2.3. Officers subsequently undertook a broad review of existing national and international social and economic indicators, frameworks and reports. A summary of the most relevant inputs, including both their relevance to social inclusivity within Greater Hobart, and their specific focus on housing and homelessness, are included in Table 1:

	Relevant Home and Housing Measures	Data for Tasmania	Data for Greater Hobart	Data for Hobart LGA	Data for other states	Data for Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) - Healthy Community Indicators and Welfare Indicators	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Department of Health and Human Services (Vic) Outcomes Framework	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Human Services (NSW) Outcomes Framework	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No
Department of Health and Human Services (Tas) Outcomes Framework	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
National Cities Performance Framework	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Social Progress Index	N/A	No	No	No	No	Yes
A Social Inclusion Strategy for Tasmania September 2009	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
UN Sustainable Development Goals	N/A	No	No	No	No	No
Liveable Cities Australia October 2017	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Table 1: Summary of existing reports, dashboards and indices relating to potential development of a Social Inclusion Index initiative

2.1. The review highlighted that in order for a Social Inclusion Index to provide a quantifiable measure of Hobart’s progress towards becoming a socially inclusive city, and therefore guide decision-making, such an index would require a broader scope than that identified in the original motion (i.e. a focus on housing and homelessness).

2.2. Example additional areas for calculation for a Social Inclusion Index would include data sources across health, safety, education, employment, economic and transport domains (refer Figure 1 below).

Figure 1

2.3. Therefore in accordance with the above resolution, the focus of this report are the requirements to first establish a “Housing and Homelessness Index” as a component of a “Social Inclusion Index” (the parent index) on the basis that in a socially inclusive city, all citizens should have access to appropriate, affordable and stable housing.

2.4. The policy and research review identified that both available data and qualitative publications were inconsistent in geographical aggregation, release frequency, and currency across given reference periods.

2.5. Specifically for housing, and housing and homelessness within Greater Hobart, the most pressing issue is lack of publicly available data on a regular quarterly basis.

2.6. While State level data is commonly available (e.g. through the AIHW), detailed data at the Greater Capital City Statistical Area (GCCSA) and Local Government Area (LGA) aggregation is not publicly accessible.

2.7. Ownership of this data resides with agencies within the Tasmanian State Government and Commonwealth Government. Due to the sensitive nature of the information, reliable access to these data sources would require formal data sharing agreements.

2.8. Without this data, the veracity of a Greater Hobart Housing and Homelessness Index would be significantly diminished.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. Council endorse the establishment a Greater Hobart Housing and Homeless sub-index.

2. Council review and accept the identified data point inclusions (inputs) to a Greater Hobart Housing and Homelessness Index as identified in this report.

3. Council pursue data sharing agreements with the relevant State and Federal authorities to enable access to reliable de-identified data for use in a Housing and Homelessness Index.

4. Council endorse further analysis to establish requirements for the development of a fully representative Social Inclusion Index incorporating data sources for health, safety, education, employment, economic and transport domains.

4. Background

4.1. Development of a Social Inclusion Index (SII) was tabled at the Economic Development and Communications Committee held on 23 May 2019, as a motion titled “Social Inclusion Index – Connected Community Program”.

4.2. On 17 June 2019, Council subsequently resolved the following:

4.3. A broad review of existing national and international social and economic indicators, frameworks and reports was undertaken by officers between July and September 2019 as input into the potential development of an index.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. The purpose of the housing and homelessness sector is to provide pathways to secure stable housing, as shown in Diagram 1:

Diagram 1: Role of housing and homelessness sector services in pathways to secure housing (sourced from https://www.pc.gov.au/research/ongoing/report-on-government-services/2018/housing-and-homelessness)

5.2. An effective Housing and Homelessness Index would reflect the performance of the sector via inclusion of indicators capable of measuring each gateway along the pathway from homelessness to secure housing. This would include measurement of the number of people entering the system, the number of people at risk, and metrics relating to service delivery within the sector.

5.3. Housing affordability should also be considered as a performance indicator due to it representing a measure of the accessibility of private housing for people seeking to exit the system, and for preventing entry into the system.

5.4. On this basis inclusion of the following data points are proposed for a Greater Hobart Housing and Homelessness Index:

(i) People

(a) Proportion of people who are homeless in Tasmania.

(b) Proportion of people who are at risk of homelessness in Tasmania.

(ii) Services

(a) Proportion of people housed from the Housing Register in Tasmania.

(b) Proportion of people waiting on the Housing Register in Tasmania.

(d) Proportion of people unassisted (could not be assisted, including housed) by the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) in Tasmania.

(iii) Affordability

(a) Rental affordability index.

(b) Housing affordability index (with a proxy for the Housing Affordability Index given by “House price index”/”Average wage”).

5.5. A summary of these data sources, their release frequency, and definition notes can be found in Attachment A to this report.

5.6. The data points proposed have been selected based on the following filters:

(i) Relevance and effect on the end goal that “all citizens should have access to appropriate, affordable and stable housing”. (UNSDG 11); and

(ii) Ease of access to publicly available data (i.e. can we get it?).

5.7. A list of the potential measures suggested in the original motion have been excluded for the following reasons:

(i) The measures are related to domains other than housing and homelessness.

(ii) The measures are inputs rather than outputs. (Indices that measure progress and performance require data sets classified as outputs).

5.8. To construct the index it is proposed that:

5.8.1. Each individual data point be standardised and provided a weighting as part of the calculation towards a Homelessness and Housing Index.

5.8.2. Decision-making around appropriate weighting would result from further consultation with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts.

5.9. At this stage, data identified at 5.4(i) and 5.4(ii) is only available at the State level for the previous financial year. While an interim calculation of the index could be made using this existing publicly available data, a data sharing agreement with the State Government (Housing Tasmania) would enable a more robust and reliable and timely measure.

5.10. A number of concerns were also raised by stakeholders (internal and external) regarding the compilation of an index to measure Housing and Homelessness in Hobart.

5.11. Issues Identified:

(i) The potential for the index to paint an overly-simplistic view of the housing and homelessness sector, when not consumed in context.

(a) Because there are different types of homelessness (primary, secondary, tertiary), that should be reported and targeted separately.

(b) Because various cohorts based on demographics, family type and reasons for homelessness should be reported and addressed separately.

(c) Officers believe these issues could be addressed by weighting different types and cohorts of people in reporting, as well as providing contextual information and explanatory notes and assumptions to the index.

(ii) Data quality, availability and frequency

(a) Because general stakeholder sentiment is that there is insufficient data to provide a representative picture of the home and housing domain on a quarterly basis.

(b) Because client level data required for analysis at the LGA and Greater Hobart level, is compiled and held at the State and Federal level with significant barriers to access.

(d) Because there are concerns on the varying quality of the data (completeness, integrity, validity) that is collected on homelessness by individual NGOs.

(e) Because interventions, strategies and actions generally require longer than a 3-month cycle to see a change, and there is little perceived value on a quarterly update.

(f) Officers believe these issues could be addressed by entering into data sharing agreements to access data at the appropriate level, considering alternative update frequencies, and close collaboration with the housing, homelessness and community sectors.

(iii) Complexity of the housing and homelessness sector and how it relates to broader community health and well-being outcomes.

(a) Because of the interconnected nature of the housing and homelessness sector, and how it links to other areas of social inclusion (as previously stated).

(b) Because causal relationships and linkages across multiple domains including (health, safety, education, employment, economy and transport) makes housing and homelessness, and social inclusion a difficult domain to model.

(c) Officers believe these issues could be addressed by considering each area of the SII in the broader context of the desired social and life outcomes, as defined by a comprehensive SII framework.

5.12. A comprehensive SII framework, appropriate and reflective of Greater Hobart, and developed in consultation with the community and various stakeholder groups would include the following domains:

(i) Safety;

(ii) Education and Skills;

(iii) Health;

(iv) Economic;

(v) Empowerment;

(vi) Social and Community; and

(vii) Transport.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. This report aligns with the City of Hobart Capital City Strategic Plan 2019 – 2029 Pillars 2, 5 and 7, namely:

6.1.1. Outcome 2.2 - Hobart is a place where diversity is celebrated and everyone can belong, and where people have opportunities to learn about one another and participate in city life.

(i) Strategy 2.2.6 - Identify those people in the community who are most disadvantaged, excluded and vulnerable and develop appropriate initiatives to address their issues, in partnership with stakeholders.

6.1.2. Outcome 2.4 - Hobart communities are safe and resilient, ensuring people can support one another and flourish in times of hardship.

6.1.3. Outcome 5.4 - Data informs decision-making.

(i) Strategy 5.4.2 - Gather relevant data that can be used to guide decision-making, monitor trends and measure progress.

6.1.4. Outcome 7.1 - Hobart has a diverse supply of housing and affordable homes.

6.2. This initiative would also support the following actions:

6.2.1. The City’s Social Inclusion Strategy 2014-2019 states that it is the fundamental right of every individual to have equal opportunity to participate socially, culturally, economically, physically, spiritually and politically in society.

6.2.2. The City’s Housing and Homelessness Strategy 2016-2019 states that all citizens should have access to appropriate and affordable housing.

6.2.3. Connected Hobart Smart City Action Plan initiative CVI02 aims to assess the impact of the gig economy by working collaboratively through data-sharing partnerships to better understand influences on priorities such as housing affordability, homelessness and social inclusion.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. No impact on current year operating result.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. Further work required to understand the costs associated with the development of a more comprehensive Social Inclusion Index.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. None are foreseen.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. Production of the Housing and Homelessness Index would involve the execution of contractual arrangements for data sharing.

8.1.1. Beyond any specific commerciality agreements for either development or downstream commercialisation of the index, the likely legal implications in setting up and managing the data sharing agreements would include the need to manage the risks and protect potentially personal and sensitive information.

9. Social and Customer Considerations

9.1. Publication of open public data about key issues affecting the City and its communities would allow for significantly improved and targeted engagement between the community, community stakeholders and groups, and the various levels of government across Greater Hobart.

10. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1. The Tasmanian State Government and various non-government organisations were involved in the discussions around potential development of the Social Inclusion Index and Housing and Homelessness Index, including:

(i) CEO of Shelter Tasmania;

(ii) Principal Planning Officer, Housing Disability and Community Services, Department of Communities Tasmania;

(iii) Front Door Coordinator, Housing Connect, Colony 47; and

(iv) Advisor, Bethlehem House.

11. Delegation

11.1. This matter is delegated to the Council for determination.

Albert Hannemann

Manager City Information

Peter Carr

Director City Innovation

Date: 28 November 2019

File Reference: F19/151182; 19/109

Attachment a: List of Measures Proposed for the Housing and Homelessness Index ⇩

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REPORT TITLE: Public Art - From the Shadows Submission

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Acting Manager Community and Culture

Director Community Life

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to provide information so that the Council can consider the From the Shadows proposal to develop and install four bronze statues depicting convict women and children across two sites in Hobart.

1.1.1. From the Shadows Inc. is requesting financial support of $30,000 and further to this, the project can seek General Manager consent for landlord approval through the relevant statutory process for the South Hobart site.

1.2. This report was considered at the Community, Culture and Events Committee at its meeting on 9 October 2019 where it was deferred until further information about the cost of footings and planning fees could be obtained.

1.2.1. This information has subsequently been included in this report.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The Council has received a submission relating to the From the Shadows project requesting landlord approval and a $30,000 contribution to create one of four proposed statues commemorating convict women and children. The site is in Degraves Street, South Hobart opposite the Cascades Female Factory. The submission is shown at Attachment A to this report.

2.2. This project will continue the story which started with the Footsteps to Freedom public art commission (engaging artist Rowan Gillespie) which was installed in the forecourt of Macquarie Wharf 1 in October 2017.

2.2.1. $60,000 from the City’s General Reserves was contributed towards these statues in 2015, which was recorded as a grant.

2.3. From the Shadows Inc. is a separate organisation to that which received the funding for the Footsteps to Freedom project in 2015 and its fundraising began in August 2018. $154,000 has been raised through grants, sponsorship and donations.

2.4. From the Shadows Inc. is still seeking $61,000 funding to complete the project and is requesting a $30,000 contribution from the City of Hobart.

2.5. In the 2019-20 financial year the City of Hobart public art budget of $100,000 is fully allocated.

2.6. In addition, the Council recently endorsed the Public Art Framework that outlines a strategic vision for contemporary public art for the future, including a focus on engaging the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.

2.6.1. Given that the Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan is included on this agenda for endorsement, moving forward there is the impetus for a renewed and significant focus on Aboriginal culture through the public art program.

2.7. The Public Art Framework prioritises the annual allocation of funds for projects that are initiated and delivered by the City of Hobart.

2.8. Noting that this project is not able to be funded from the current year’s public art allocation and does not fit within the Public Art Framework, the proponent could potentially apply for a Creative Hobart Grant (maximum $15,000) through the City of Hobart Grants Program in February 2020.

2.9. The Council-endorsed Grants Program is designed to meet community need by offering funding opportunities to community and cultural groups to support the delivery of community-initiated projects.

2.10. In relation to landlord approval to place the statue on Council land, the project team can seek General Manager consent for landlord approval through the relevant statutory process for the South Hobart site.

2.11. At its meeting of 9 October 2019, the Community, Culture and Events Committee deferred this matter requesting further information of the costings for sub ground work to support the statues and fees for planning approval.

2.12. The artist, Rowan Gillespie was contacted and he has provided detail on the works required for the installation of the sculptures. A quotation based on this information has been sought.

2.12.1. The quotation provided by Total Workforce Solutions indicated that excavation and footings for three sculptures would be in the order of $7,669.20 including GST.

2.12.2. Planning fees for the two sites (St John’s Park and Degraves Street) would be in the order of $1,300 including GST.

2.12.3. It is noted that this amount does not include costs for engineering or a building surveyor or include a contingency component.

2.13. The Council may wish to consider providing funding to cover these elements of the project.

2.13.1. Funds would need to be allocated from the 2019–20 projected underlying surplus and costed to the Creative Hobart Budget Function.

3. Recommendation

That the Council decline the request by From the Shadows Inc. for a contribution of $30,000 towards one sculpture noting that there is not a budget allocation for this project in the 2019-20 financial year and the public art annual allocation is fully committed to the delivery of City of Hobart initiated and implemented public art projects.

4. Background

4.1. At the Council meeting in May 2015 the Council resolved to endorse $60,000 funding for the Footsteps to Freedom project.

4.1.1. This was installed in the forecourt of Macquarie Wharf 1 and launched by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and the Governor of Tasmania Kate Warner in October 2017.

4.1.2. Funding was not related to the annual public art budget allocation and the project was treated separately to the City of Hobart public art program as a grant.

1.1.1. The Council provides an annual public art allocation for projects initiated and delivered by the Creative Hobart team and provides grants funding for community and cultural groups to support the delivery of community-initiated projects.

4.2. A new project that continues the story from Footsteps to Freedom has been developed by From the Shadows Inc. a not-for-profit organisation established for the sole purpose of raising funds for the creation, installation and maintenance of bronze statues at the World Heritage listed Cascades Female Factory in South Hobart and the State heritage listed Orphan Schools site in New Town. The statues are being created by Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie.

4.2.1. Rowan Gillespie’s previous projects include the Famine statues in Dublin, migration statues in Toronto and Footsteps to Freedom in Hobart.

4.3. The aim of the project is to create a heritage tourism route linking sites integral to convict history – the Hobart waterfront, the Cascades Female Factory and Orphan Schools.

4.4. The project committee has undertaken a program of community engagement and fundraising which has included an open garden, film night, book fair and raffles.

4.5. Fundraising for the project began in August 2018 and $154,000 has been raised through grants, sponsorship and donations.

4.5.1. The Federal Department of Infrastructure is the major sponsor providing a Regional Development and Cities grant of $100,000.

4.5.2. The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority has made a contribution of $20,000.

4.6. Letters of support for this project from the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority, University of Tasmania, Tourism Industry Council Tasmania and Lifenow are included in Attachment A.

4.7. At its meeting of 9 October 2019, the Community, Culture and Events Committee resolved:

‘That the matter be deferred for further information to be provided back to the Committee on the following:

1. The fees associated with the Development Approval process.

2. The costs of installation of the sculptures including consideration of the installation being carried out by the Council’s workforce.

3. The applicable budget function to which such would be attributed.’

City of Hobart Public Art Framework

4.8. On 23 September 2019 the Council endorsed a new Public Art Framework which is a 5-10 year plan guiding Hobart’s public art program.

4.9. The Framework outlines a strategic vision for contemporary public art which is increasingly inclusive and interactive, including a focus on engaging the Tasmanian Aboriginal community, young people and new and emerging art practices.

4.9.1. The Framework sets out five Key Directions for public art in Hobart:

(i) Inclusive – for and by everyone

(ii) Expressive – city as a platform for creative expression

(iii) Interactive – active engagement and interface

(iv) Quintessential – sense of place and identity

(v) Experimental – on the edge

4.10. In the 2019-20 financial year the public art budget of $100,000 is fully allocated towards the following City of Hobart projects:

· Playful City projects;

· Aboriginal artwork on the Elizabeth Mall Booth;

· an Urban Art wall project in Midtown;

· The Loop Programing;

· Soapbox Quarterly Program;

· commencement of a Sensory Urban Art Wall; and

· a Sound Art Commission.

4.11. It is noted that in line with the recently endorsed Public Art Framework, additional funds will be included for Council’s consideration in the
2020-21 financial year budget preparation for public art. However, these funds would be fully utilised for the development and implementation of City of Hobart initiated projects, including those projects that are currently multi-year initiatives.

4.11.1. The Framework and the public art budget have not been designed to fund projects that are initiated and already in delivery by external organisations.

4.11.2. The Framework and the public art program encourage the utilisation of Tasmanian arts practitioners and fabricators in the development and delivery of public art projects providing a significant contribution to the local arts economy.

4.12. It is understood that the proposed artworks by Rowan Gillespie would be designed and fabricated in Ireland, offering limited opportunities for local designers or manufacturers to benefit from this public art commission.

City of Hobart Grants Program

4.13. Noting that this project is not able to be funded from the current year’s public art allocation and does not fit within the Public Art Framework, there may be the possibility of funding through the City of Hobart Grants Program.

4.14. The Council-endorsed Grants Program is designed to meet community need by offering funding opportunities to community and cultural groups to support the delivery of community-initiated projects.

4.15. The next grant round that will be open for applications will be in February 2020 for projects to be delivered after July 2020.

4.16. From the Shadows Inc. may wish to consider an application for a Creative Hobart medium grant of up to $15,000 to support their project.

4.16.1. It is noted that grant rounds are competitive and well subscribed with applications assessed against established Creative Hobart criteria by an expert panel.

Renewed focus on Aboriginal culture

4.17. In February 2019, the Council endorsed the recommendation to develop a new framework and action plan to guide the City of Hobart’s work in Aboriginal Programs.

4.18. The Aboriginal Commitment and Action Plan is included on this agenda for final endorsement.

4.19. The plan aims to demonstrate to Tasmanian Aboriginal people that the City of Hobart is a committed partner, to deepen the City’s engagement with Aboriginal people and increase the visibility of Aboriginal people, language, heritage and culture across Hobart. It will provide impetus for a renewed focus on Aboriginal culture in the public space.

4.20. Hobart currently has very little recognition or representation of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture in the public space. Arguably, there is already significant commemoration of 216 years of post-colonial history in Hobart and for this reason, it is proposed to commence addressing this imbalance in the 2020-21 financial year through the public art program and build on the recently launched Aboriginal artwork for the Elizabeth Mall information hub.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the Council decline the request by From the Shadows Inc. for a contribution of $30,000 towards one sculpture noting that there is not a budget allocation for this project in the 2019-20 financial year and the public art annual allocation is fully committed to the delivery of City of Hobart initiated and implemented public art projects.

5.2. It is proposed that From the Shadows Inc. is informed of the opportunity available through the City of Hobart Grants Program opening in February 2020.

5.3. Further to this, the project can administratively seek landlord consent under the auspices of the General Manager through the relevant statutory process for the South Hobart site.

5.4. Further to this matter being deferred at the Community, Culture and Events Committee meeting on 9 October, information was sought in relation to planning fees and costs associated with sub ground work.

5.4.1. The total costs associated with the installation and planning approval is expected to be approximately $8,969.20 including GST.

5.4.2. The Council may wish to consider providing funding to cover these elements of the project.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The provision of public art is aligned with the Hobart: a community vision for our island capital:

Pillar 1: Sense of Place

Pillar 2: Community inclusion, participation and belonging

Pillar 3: Creativity and Culture

6.2. This project aligns with the Capital City Strategic Plan 2019-29, specifically:

‘3.1.1 - Support Hobart’s continued evolution as a creative and culturally engaging capital city, with a focus on community, accessibility and creative potential.

3.2.2 - Support arts and events as a means of story sharing and sparking conversation about ideas, histories and diverse cultures.

3.3.4 - Facilitate funding and other support for creative and cultural endeavours.

3.3.6 - Provide affordable and accessible opportunities for community members to engage in arts and culture.

3.4.2 - Activate streets, car parks and heritage spaces for public art, performances, events and festivals.’

6.3. There is alignment with the Creative Hobart Strategy:

Strategy 1.1.1: Expressing Diversity

To acknowledge the need for Hobart’s public spaces to express the intergenerational and intercultural needs of Hobart’s people and develop cultural programs in response to this evolving diversity.

Strategy 1.1.2: Expressing Aboriginal Cultural Identity

To acknowledge, celebrate and express the rich cultural heritage and living cultural life of Hobart’s Indigenous people in public spaces across the city.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The Council’s public art budget allocation is already fully committed for 2019-20 for Council initiated projects.

If the Council was to consider providing the requested grant of $30,000 for this project or alternatively support the funding of the costs associated with installation totalling $8,969.20 including GST, as detailed below:

· Footings and install, Degraves Street, South Hobart, $2,877.60 GST inc.

· Footings and install, St Johns Church, New Town, $4,791.60 GST inc.

· Planning fees for the two sites would be in the order of $1,300 GST inc

Funds would need to be allocated from the 2019-20 projected underlying surplus and costed to the Creative Hobart Budget Function.

7.1.2. It is worth noting that the cost of $8,969.20 associated with installation does not include a contingency component.

7.1.3. It is also noted that this amount does not include costs for engineering or a building surveyor.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. There is no anticipated impact on future year’s financial result as the proponent is seeking funding in the current financial year in line with the project delivery.

8. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

8.1. The From the Shadows project committee has undertaken a program of community engagement and fundraising which has included an open garden, film night, book fair and raffles. A Colonial Dance and Silent Auction are planned for later in the year.

8.2. From the Shadows Inc. members have contacted community organisations, political representatives and industry leaders to provide information about the project and secure donations and sponsorship. The project also has a website and Facebook page to update information and advertise events.

8.3. Members of the project committee attended the 9 October meeting of the Community, Culture and Events Committee to provide Elected Members with more detailed information on this project.

9. Delegation

9.1. This matter is delegated to the Council for consideration.

Jane Castle

Acting Manager Community and Culture

tims short

Tim Short

Director Community Life

Date: 28 November 2019

File Reference: F19/147437

Attachment a: From the Shadows Inc Submission ⇩

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