Agenda of Services Policy Committee

Services Policy Committee 6 July 2021

2.1 Minutes of the Clifton Grove Community Committee held on 12 May 2021

RECORD NUMBER: 2021/1159

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Clifton Grove Community Committee met on 12 May 2021. The minutes of this meeting are tabled for the Committee's attention.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “1.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure recreation opportunities and facilities meet changing needs”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Clifton Grove Community Committee at its meeting held on 12 May 2021.

2 That Council determine recommendation 4.1.4 from the minutes of the Clifton Grove Community Committee meeting of 12 May 2021.

· That Council purchase seating for placement at the Clifton Grove Mud Hut.

3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Clifton Grove Community Committee at its meeting held on 12 May 2021 be adopted.

further considerations

Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The agenda for the meeting is attached.

Attachments

1 CGCC Minutes, 12 May 2021

2 CGCC Agenda, 12 May 2021 D21/30773 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Clifton Grove Community Committee

HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange with an option of online conferencing platform ZOOM due to COVID-19 requirements

ON 12 May 2021

COMMENCING AT 5.30pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr J McRae (Chairperson), Mr Rob Nevins, Mr Peter West, Mrs Natalie Davis, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Development Services

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RECOMMENDATION

That the apologies be accepted from Ms Angela Cleall for the Clifton Grove Community Committee meeting on 12 May 2021.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

Cr J McRae conducted the Acknowledgement of Country.

1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RECOMMENDATION Mr R Nevins/Mr P West

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Clifton Grove Community Committee held on 3 February 2021 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Clifton Grove Community Committee meeting held on 3 February 2021.

3 Presentations

3.1 Placement of speed hump or suitable device at Mud Hut

TRIM Reference: 2021/957

Discussion took place on the placement of speed bumps at the entrance to the Mud Hut driveway.

RECOMMENDATION Mrs N Davis/Mr N Drage

That Technical Services investigate the installation and location of speed hump at the Mud Hut, and proceed with installation.

3.2 Clifton Grove Masterplan - Community Consultation Sessions

TRIM Reference: 2021/960

Shah Alford from Sala4d provided the committee with an update on the progress of the Clifton Grove Masterplan.

RECOMMENDATION Mr N Drage/Mrs N Davis

That the information provided by Ms Alford be acknowledged.

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4.1 Clifton Grove Community Committee Action Plan - May 2021

TRIM Reference: 2021/958

Recommendation Cr J McRae/Mr N Drage

1 That the Clifton Grove Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated.

2 That completed items on the Clifton Grove Action Plan be deleted.

3 That the purchase and installation of the shade sail at the Clifton Grove Mud Hut be acknowledged.

4 That Council purchase seating for placement at the Clifton Grove Mud Hut.

The Meeting Closed at 6.32PM.

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2.2 Minutes of the Orange Health Liaison Committee held on 14 May 2021

RECORD NUMBER: 2021/1317

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Orange Health Liaison Committee met on 14 May 2021. The Minutes from the meeting are tabled for approval.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “1.2 Live - Maintain and renew recreational spaces and infrastructure to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Orange Health Liaison Committee at its meeting held on 14 May 2021.

2 That the minutes of the Orange Health Liaison Committee at its meeting held on 14 May 2021 be adopted.

further considerations

Attachments

1 OHLC Minutes, 14 May 2021

2 OHLC Agenda, 14 May 2021 D21/35144 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Orange Health Liaison Committee

HELD IN Council Chamber, Orange Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 14 May 2021

COMMENCING AT 8.00am

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr R Kidd (Mayor) (Chairperson), Janette Savage, Ms Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor Catherine Hawke, Dr Kimberley Ivory (Zoom), Dr Richard Jane, Ms Catherine Nowlan, Mr Robert Strickland, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Community Services Manager.

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RECOMMENDATION Ms J Bennett/Mr R Jane

That the apologies be accepted from Ms Alison Bennett, Cr J McRae, Mr Ricky Puata and Robert Fabry for the Orange Health Liaison Committee meeting on 14 May 2021.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

The Acknowledgement of Country was conducted by Cr R Kidd (Mayor)(Chairperson).

1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RECOMMENDATION Cr R Kidd/Ms J Bennett

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Orange Health Liaison Committee held on 11 August 2020 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Orange Health Liaison Committee meeting held on 11 August 2020.

3 Presentations

3.1 Funding for Virtual Reality for Rural Cancer Patients

TRIM Reference: 2021/902

Jan Savage present the flyer for Cancer Care Western NSW – Funding for Virtual Reality (VR) for Rural Cancer Patients.

Ms C Nolan thanked Cancer Care Western NSW for the virtual reality initiative and their support for the established Clinical Trials Unit which has applied to be the hub for Western NSW.

RECOMMENDATION Ms C Nolan/Cr R Kidd

That the presentation and the congratulations and thank you be acknowledged.

MATTER ARISING

3.2 COVID update

· Patterns of vaccine hesitancy

· Aboriginal Health report strong hesitancy due to historic reasons

· More vaccine in GP clinics than in aged care facilities

3.3 Centre for Rural Health update

· Looking for rural opportunities to retain specialist staff including nursing graduates

· Nurse Practitioner roles required

· Reaccreditation for nurses in only available in Sydney

· Local Bachelor of Oral Health is required

3.3 Orange Hospital

· 4 new cardiac beds available

· 2 dedicated palliative care beds opened with high use

· Volunteer palliative care teams trained with an on call roster for in hospital and in home respite

· 4 additional beds in the surgical ward for orthopaedics

· Weekend pharmacy commencing June 2021

· Hospital in the home commencing in the near future

· After hours GP clinic continuing to end of Jun e2021

· The hospital has caught up on all the delayed elective surgery

· Telehealth stroke provides a 24/7 neurologist to assist improved outcomes for stroke victims.

· Give me Blood You Tube has been developed using a song written by a staff member of Orange Hospital

RECOMMENDATION Cr R Kidd/Mr R Jane

That Orange Hospital be congratulated for the excellent progress over the past year.

The Meeting Closed at 10.00am

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2.3 Minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee held on 26 May 2021

RECORD NUMBER: 2021/1290

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting held on 26 May 2021 are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “5.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure facilities and programs meet changing lifestyle and social needs”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Ageing and Access Community Committee at its meeting held on 26 May 2021.

2 That Council determine recommendations 4.1 and 4.2 from the minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting of 26 May 2021.

4.1 That the Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated.

4.2 (1) That the need for additional accessible car parking spaces in Byng Street be investigated following the installation of the accessible ramps at the Orange Civic Theatre and Orange Civic Centre.

(2) That the Ageing and Access Community Committee endorse the new accessibility ramps shown in the attached plan.

3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee at its meeting held on 26 May 2021 be adopted.

further considerations

Attachments

1 AACC Minutes, 26 May 2021

2 AACC Agenda, 26 May 2021 D21/29398 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Ageing and Access Community Committee

HELD IN COMMITTEE ROOM 3, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 26 May 2021

COMMENCING AT 10.00am

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr Kevin Duffy (Chairperson), Mr Darryl Curran, Mr Matthew Goodacre, Mr Joel Everett, Mrs Kim Gray, Works Manager, Road Opening Officer, Business Administration School-based Trainee, Ageing and Development Officer.

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RECOMMENDATION Mr M Goodacre/Ms K Gray

That the apologies be accepted from Ms Sue Duchnaj, Ms Nanette Fogarty, Mrs Lina Moffitt, Ms Maureen Morgan and Community Services Manager for the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting on 26 May 2021.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

Cr Duffy conducted the Acknowledgement of Country.

1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RECOMMENDATION Mr D Curran/Mr M Goodacre

That the Minutes of the Meetings of the Ageing and Access Community Committee held on 04 March 2020, 26 August 2020, 25 November 2020 and 24 February 2021 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meetings held on
04 March 2020, 26 August 2020, 25 November 2020 and 24 February 2021.

3 Presentations

3.1 Disability Inclusion Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2021/968

Orange City Council is working with Cabonne and Blayney Shire Councils to develop a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Currently a community survey is being finalised which will be available to all community members in a variety of formats including hard copy and digitally via the Your Say website.

RECOMMENDATION Ms K Gray/Mr D Curran

That the information provided by the Ageing and Development Officer on Disability Inclusion Action Plan be acknowledged.

3.2 Disability Services Continuous Improvement Register

TRIM Reference: 2021/969

Matters	Improvement Action
Incorrect medication in Webster Pack.	Contact pharmacy regarding accuracy. Change to Coordinator to order all medication, collect and Team Leaders to double check the packs.
Resident unwell, possible stroke symptoms.	Ambulance called, taken to Emergency and diagnosed with upper respiratory infection. Continue process to call Ambulance for unwell residents.
Compliment from family regarding resident’s pleasure with outings provided by Every Day Worker.	Continue Every Day Worker program
Compliment from mother of young person attending Anson Street Out of School Hours Care.	Let staff know regarding the compliment and congratulate them
Choices at Home bus outing, client fell from bus steps.	Ambulance called. First Aid provided. Safe Work Method Statement updated to ensure staff stand beside the vehicle as clients are alighting.
Resident fell. Alert mat triggered.	Staff assisted the resident and continue to ensure alert mats are in place for at risk residents.
Resident refused night medication.	Team leader contacted medical specialist to request change from capsule to tablet form of medication. Explained to resident that medication is important and dangerous not to continue without speaking to doctor.
Resident contacted Police regarding incident with ex-boyfriend.	Resident met with Coordinator, Team Leader and Support Coordinator regarding incident. No further action was required. Staff to work with resident to counsel and provide empathy after major events.

RECOMMENDATION Ms K Gray/Mr J Everett

That the information provided by the Community Services Manager on Disability Services Continuous Improvement Register be acknowledged.

4 General Reports

4.1 Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2021/1005

Recommendation Mr M Goodacre/Ms K Gray

That the Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated.

4.2 Civic Centre and Theatre New Accessible Ramp

TRIM Reference: 2021/1069

The Committee discussed the need for additional accessible car parking spaces in Byng Street following the installation of the accessible ramps at the Orange Civic Theatre and Orange Civic Centre.

Recommendation Mr M Goodacre/Ms K Gray

1. That the need for additional accessible car parking spaces in Byng Street be investigated following the installation of the accessible ramps at the Orange Civic Theatre and Orange Civic Centre.

2. That Ageing and Access Community Committee endorse the new accessibility ramps shown in the attached plan.

The Meeting Closed at 10.25AM.

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2.4 Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 6 May 2021

RECORD NUMBER: 2021/1134

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The NAIDOC Week Community Committee met on 6 May 2021. The recommendations from the Committee are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “4.2 Live - Partner with key stakeholders to deliver cultural facilities and services that reflect the interests of a culturally diverse community”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the NAIDOC Week Community Committee at its meeting held on 6 May 2021.

2 That the remainder of the minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee at its meeting held on 6 May 2021 be adopted.

further considerations

Attachments

1 NAIDOC Minutes, 6 May 2021

2 NAIDOC Agenda, 6 May 2021 D21/23186 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

NAIDOC Week Community Committee

HELD IN Giyalang Ganya Meeting Room, 286 Lords Place, Orange

ON 6 May 2021

COMMENCING AT 1.00pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Mr Corey McLean (Acting Chairperson), Cr S Nugent, Mr Chris Gryllis, Mr Mike Cooper, Mr Jordan Moore, Mr Damon Bell, Mr Neil Ingram Snr, Ms Lauren Tatham, Ms Laura Ah-See, Henry Gibbs, Community Development Officer, Community Development Team Leader, Manager Community Services

GUESTS Gillian Ingram, Mary-Anne Hausia, Kristen Hunter, Madison Spencer, Jamie Stewart

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr C Gryllis/Cr S Nugent

That the apologies be accepted from Mr G Power, Ms A Agland and Mr J French for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting on 6 May 2021.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

Conducted by Neil Ingram Snr. A minutes silence was also held out of respect for the passing of Mr G Power’s Father.

1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RESOLVED Mr C Gryllis/Mr N Ingram Snr

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 1 April 2021 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting held on 1 April 2021; with one correction being required that the Guest’s name should read Gillian, not Gilligan.

3 Presentations

3.1 Correspondence

TRIM Reference: 2021/746

Email received on the 10 February 2021 from the Mayor Reg Kidd, advising of his resignation from the NAIDOC Committee.

RECOMMENDATION Mr C McLean/Cr S Nugent

That the resignation from Mayor R Kidd be noted.

3.2 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for new Committee members

TRIM Reference: 2021/799

Received from Madison Spencer and approved by the Committee.

RECOMMENDATION Ms L Tatham/Mr M Cooper

That the NAIDOC Week Community Committee be updated to include M Spencer.

3.3 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Orange NAIDOC Week events 2021

TRIM Reference: 2021/800

Submitted EOI’s thus far:

1. NAIDOC Week School Awards

Applicant: Orange Schools Aboriginal Education Support Group,

Banga-ma-la-nha Gulbanha (sharing knowledge)

2. NAIROC

Applicant: Corey McLean

3. Year 12 Graduation Awards

Applicant: Corey McLean on behalf of Orange Schools Aboriginal Education Support Group, Banga-ma-la-nha Gulbanha (sharing knowledge)

4. Family Fun Day

Applicant: Collette Vincent on behalf of Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council

5. Orange Health Service NAIDOC Day

Applicant: Damon Bell and Cathy Robbins

6. Orange NAIDOC Week Golf Day

Applicant: Mike Cooper and Henry Gibbs

No further event EOI’s have been received by the Committee. Currently the Committee doesn’t have Event EOI’s for the Elders’ Luncheon, art exhibition, awards night and the street march and opening ceremony.

The following discussion regarding events was held:

Street March and Opening Ceremony: a meeting between Mission Australia representatives, Birrang representatives and NAIDOC Week Committee representatives to be arranged to discuss logistics and implications. J. Proctor to make arrangements. L. Ah-See advised that Interrelate are happy to support the event.
Awards Night: no EOI received. C. McLean will email Committee and community members to ascertain if there is a willing party.
Elders’ Luncheon: K. Hunter and J. Stewart advised that LiveBetter would like to host an Elders’ lunch at the Community Centre. K. Hunter and J. Stewart will submit an event EOI. The Committee was also advised that LiveBetter senior management have offered transport support. N. Ingram highlighted the need to include Elders in planning of events.
J. Proctor will circulate an Event EOI email to the Committee for an ASAP response so that programming of NAIDOC Week can begin. Producing the program for the wider public and promoting events requires a heavy investment of time to produce, so details are required at the earliest possible convenience.

RECOMMENDATION Mr C Gryllis/Mr D Bell

That the submitted Expression of Interest applications be acknowledged and Committee Members will action discussion points as above.

3.4 Budget Update

TRIM Reference: 2021/801

Nil

3.5 Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2021

TRIM Reference: 2021/802

National Sorry Day – 26^th May 2021

The following information was provided:

L. Geaghan advised that Orange City Council will be hosting an in-house morning tea to observe and acknowledge Sorry Day for staff.
M. Cooper advised that Department of Infrastructure will be holding an in-house function.
C. McLean advised that a Reconciliation Shield Rugby Union match between Kinross Wolaroi School and St Gregory’s will be held.

RECOMMENDATION Mr M Cooper/Mr C Gryllis

That the Committee Members advise of any other plans within the community for the National Sorry Day.

3.6 Anniversary of the National Apology - 2022 Planning

TRIM Reference: 2021/803

This has been deferred to the next meeting.

3.7 Orange Museum - NAIDOC Week 2021 Support

TRIM Reference: 2021/804

Nothing further, with no Expression of Interest received at this point.

RECOMMENDATION Mr M Cooper/Mr C Gryllis

That C McLean to follow-up with A Uata.

4 General Reports

4.1 Task List and Action Plan - NAIDOC Week 2021

TRIM Reference: 2021/805

Recommendation Mr C McLean/Mr C Gryllis

That the Committee Consider and Discuss items in the Task List/Action Plan for NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2021, and that the report be updated.

The Meeting Closed at 1.45pm.

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2.5 Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 3 June 2021.

RECORD NUMBER: 2021/1376

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The NAIDOC Week Community Committee met on 3 June 2021. The recommendations from the Committee are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the NAIDOC Week Community Committee at its meeting held on 3 June 2021.

2 That the minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee at its meeting held on 3 June 2021 be adopted.

further considerations

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Attachments

1 NAIDOC Minutes, 3 June 2021

2 NAIDOC Agenda, 3 June 2021 2021/1375 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

NAIDOC Week Community Committee

HELD IN Giyalang Ganya Meeting Room, 286 Lords Place, Orange

ON 3 June 2021

COMMENCING AT 1.00pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Mr Corey McLean (Acting Chairperson), Mr Chris Gryllis, Mr Mike Cooper, Mr Jason French, Ms Nikea Dixon, Mr Damon Bell, Ms Cathy Robbins, Mr Neil Ingram Snr, Ms Lauren Tatham, Mr Henry Gibbs, Ms Madison Spencer, Mr Dylan Wright, Community Development Officer, Community Development Team Leader, Manager Community Services

GUESTS

Gillian Ingram, Sandra Wicks, Krystal Dennis, Codie Campbell, Kristen Hunter

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr D Bell/Ms N Dixon

That the apologies be accepted from Gerald Power, Alisha Agland, Cr Stephen Nugent, Melanie Meehan, Kurt Beahan and Laura Ah-See for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting on 3 June 2021.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

Mr Neil Ingram Snr conducted an Acknowledgement of Country.

1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil.

2 Previous Minutes

RESOLVED Mr C McLean/Ms N Dixon

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 6 May 2021 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting held on 6 May 2021.

3 Presentations

3.1 Correspondence

TRIM Reference: 2021/885

Correspondence was circulated to the Members by Mr C McLean dated 8 June with information calling for NAIDOC Event Expression of Interests.

RECOMMENDATION Mr C Gryllis/Ms A Kemp

That the correspondence be acknowledged.

3.2 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for new Committee members

TRIM Reference: 2021/1010

Krystal Dennis, Sandra Wicks and Dylan Wright (in his new role as Orange ACLO) have expressed their interest for new committee membership.

RECOMMENDATION Mr M Cooper/Ms N Dixon

That the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Members List be updated to include the three new members.

3.3 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Orange NAIDOC Week events 2021

TRIM Reference: 2021/1011

1. NAIDOC Week School Awards

Applicant: Orange Schools Aboriginal Education Support Group, Banga-ma-la-nha Gulbanha (sharing knowledge)

2. NAIROC

Applicant: Corey McLean

3. Year 12 Graduation Awards

Applicant: Corey McLean on behalf of Orange Schools Aboriginal Education Support Group, Banga-ma-la-nha Gulbanha (sharing knowledge)

4. Family Fun Day

Applicant: Collette Vincent on behalf of Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council

5. Orange Health Service NAIDOC Day

Applicant: Damon Bell and Cathy Robbins

6. Orange NAIDOC Week Golf Day

Applicant: Mike Cooper and Henry Gibbs

7. 2021 NAIDOC Elders Luncheon

Applicant: LiveBetter Community Services and Café Connect Social Enterprise

Events for which an EOI has not yet been received are as follows:

Street March and Opening Ceremony – forthcoming from Alisha Agland
NAIDOC Awards Night – forthcoming from Sandra Wicks
Art Exhibition – nil
Junior Disco – nil
Ladies’ Night Out – nil
OAMS Community Open Day – nil
Sports Day – nil
Youth Ball – nil

Discussion was held and the Committee decided that the cut-off date for all event EOI’s is COB 30^th June. Event EOI’s submitted after that date will not be included in the official program due to organisational and graphic design/printing requirements.

RECOMMENDATION Mr J French/Mr C McLean

That the submitted Event Expression of Interest applications be acknowledged and further applications must be lodged prior to 30 June 2021.

3.4 Budget Update

TRIM Reference: 2021/1012

· N. Dixon provided an update regarding the addition of signatories to the Orange Credit Union account. The Credit Union has advised that Ronald Leonard’s name needs to be removed from the account, which he will have to sign. The Credit Union has provided a detailed fact sheet on how to progress this matter.

· The document from the Orange Credit Union provided by C. McLean is a balance only, which reads: $5,731.77 as @ 06/05/2021. A detailed transaction statement is required from March 2019 onwards, so that budgetary status can be accurately provided to the Committee.

· The balance of the account does not include funds held at Birrang from last year’s National Indigenous Australians Agency grants program. Question as to whether these funds can be rolled over, as this may not be automatic.

· J. French raised a question regarding the transfer of funds from the NAIDOC OCU account back in the NAIDOC Awards Night account. The Committee were uncertain of the status of this transaction.

· There was a debit of $934.60 via personal cheque on 8^th February – the Committee was uncertain of what the cheque was for.

· Question raised as to whether the Credit Union account can have online banking for easier financial statements.

· C. McLean will follow-up on these matters in consultation with G. Power as the Committee requires accurate financial information to make decisions on spending for the events.

RECOMMENDATION Mr J French/Mr C McLean

That the Committee Members action the points as discussed above.

3.5 Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2021

TRIM Reference: 2021/1013

· There was a clash of event dates for Sorry Day on 26^th May – something to plan for next year.

· Reconciliation Week Cup was held between Kinross Wolaroi School (KWS) and St Gregory’s. N. Ingram Snr performed the Welcome to Country and was presented with a Kangaroo cloak. Unfortunately KWS didn’t win the Cup.

· Indigenous rounds of AFL, hockey and netball also underway in Reconciliation Week.

· Recommendation that NAIDOC and other Indigenous events be promoted on the Orange City Council Orange Events calendar on their website.

https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/add-your-event/

RECOMMENDATION Mr D Bell/Mr C McLean

That the Committee Members action the points as discussed above.

3.6 Anniversary of the National Apology - 2022 Planning

TRIM Reference: 2021/1014

Nil updates to report.

3.7 Orange Museum - NAIDOC Week 2021 Support

TRIM Reference: 2021/1015

Deferred to next meeting, awaiting input from Annette Uata.

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