Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce
Summary
A range of social cohesion and employment pathways initiatives are being joined together in a focused effort to support social and economic inclusion in Wyndham. Funding sources have been identified and partnerships with key organsiations have been established. A Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce is proposed to bring together business, community and government to guide the development of current and future initiatives.
Key Issues
- Council has received funding to develop social and economic inclusion initiatives.
- A taskforce representing business, community and government is proposed to oversee the development of these initiatives.
Recommendation
- That Council endorse the establishment of a Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce representative of business, community and government to provide input into the development of a range of initiatives designed to support local people to participate in work and community life.
- That Council delegate the appointment of an independent chair to the CEO.
- That Council appoint Councillors, ___________, to the Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce for the remainder of the Council term.
Motion
Crs Walter Villagonzalo / Aaron An
- That Council endorse the establishment of a Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce representative of business, community and government to provide input into the development of a range of initiatives designed to support local people to participate in work and community life.
- That Council delegate the appointment of an independent chair to the CEO.
- That Council appoint Councillors Walter Villagonzalo, Aaron An, Heather Marcus and Henry Barlow to the Social and Economic Inclusion Taskforce for the remainder of the Council term.
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Photo Gallery
2019 Supporting local sports clubs
2019 State government announced Hoppers Crossing Level crossing will be removed by 2022
2019 Chairing Smart City Portfolio committee meeting
2019 More investment, more local jobs
2019 Supporting Children and Young Family
2019 Truganina Dohertys Creek P-9 College start class
2019 Building Blocks Program is a great community development initiative started by council. Both Walter and myself participated in this great program.
2019 Discuss local community issues with local residents.
2018 Avalon Airport International Terminal completed
2018 Sanctuary Lakes Christmas Carols. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers.
2018 Sanctuary Lakes Christmas Carols. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers.
2018 Supporting local community event
2018 Speaking at Wyndham Tech School. I am a strong supporter for better education in the west.
2018 Supporting young entrepreneurs
2018, Wyndham chess tournaments
2018, Truganina East Integrated Learning Centre construction start
2018, Young Scientist of Wyndham Contest
2018, GovHack Wyndham
2018, Wyndham Learning Festival
2018, More investment, more local jobs
2018, Supporting Western United for a new A-League license
2018, Chairing Smart City Portfolio committee meeting
2018, Support Avalon to become Victoria's second International Airport.
2018, Williams Landing sports pavilion construction start
2017 Wyndham Learning City Portfolio Meeting
Dec 2017, it's great the state government announced the Growing Suburbs Fund. We still need more investment in infrastructure to catch up with the fast growing population.
Nov 2017, supporting small local businesses
Sep 2017, team Wyndham working hard on weekend.
Aug 2017, participate in community tree planting event.
July 2017, for the first time GovHack event was officially hosted by council.
