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How the Banyule Community Vision 2041 informs Council’s work
BANYULE COMMUNITY VISION 2041
“We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.”
PRIORITY THEME
Our Inclusive and Connected Community
Strategic Objective
A safe, healthy, vibrant, and connected community where people of all ages and life stages love to live, work and stay; diversity and inclusion are valued and encouraged.
PRIORITY THEME
Our Sustainable Environment
Our Sustainable Environment
Strategic Objective
A progressive and innovative leader in protecting, enhancing, and increasing the health and diversity of our natural environment, where we all commit to playing an active role in achieving environmental sustainability, waste and carbon emissions reduction.
PRIORITY THEME
Our Well-Built City
Our Well-Built City
Strategic Objective
A well planned, sustainable and liveable place that caters for all our current and emerging communities; where our local character and environment is protected and enhanced.
PRIORITY THEME
Our Valued Community Assets and Facilities
Strategic Objective
As custodians of our community assets, facilities and services, we work to ensure that they are affordable, sustainable, evenly distributed, safe and accessible for all ages and abilities and designed to provide meaningful experiences and connections.
PRIORITY THEME
Our Thriving
Local Economy
Our Thriving
Local Economy
Strategic Objective
A thriving, resilient, socially responsible local and integrated economy that encourages, supports and advocates for a diverse range of businesses and entrepreneurship, providing local investment and employment opportunities.
PRIORITY THEME
Our Trusted and Responsive Leadership
Strategic Objective
A responsive, innovative and engaged Council that has the trust of our community through demonstrated best practice governance, is financially sustainable, and advocates on community priorities and aspirations.
Council Plan 2021 - 2025
(Including Public Health and Wellbeing Plan)
Annual Action Plan
Reporting and Monitoring
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Community Priority Theme 1
A safe, healthy, vibrant and connected community where people of all ages and life stages love to live, work and stay; diversity and inclusion are valued and encouraged.
In 2041, Banyule maintains its uniqueness as a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community, and people from all backgrounds, genders, ages and abilities call Banyule home.
We encourage community connection and look after our vulnerable community members, women, children and young people by making Banyule a safer place for everyone.
We maintain our love and passion for the outdoors, open space and greenery. Our community spaces are welcoming and are accessible for all abilities.
“The youth and even the younger children need more social events, opportunities, and mental health assistance”
Somali workshop
PARTICIPANT
We are fit and healthy and have access to safe and nutritious food. Participation in sport and other recreational interests is prominent and people lead active lifestyles and have good mental and emotional wellbeing.
We know our neighbours and greet our new friends with open arms. Acceptance of our differences underpins our sense of community and belonging. We embrace our multiculturalism and engage with and understand the needs of diverse communities.
Together we celebrate the amazing cultures that make up who we are and contribute to our shared identity. Inclusiveness and diversity are reflected in all our services, programs, festivals and events.
“Digital inclusion is very important so that we don’t leave behind people who are not tech savvy”
Service provider
workshop PARTICIPANT
Our rich arts and cultural history are protected, promoted and cultivated and more opportunities are available for people to come together and enjoy.
“Love
happiness
kind people
healthy lifestyle
Looking after our community
caring for our people”
Service provider
workshop PARTICIPANT
Community Priority Theme 2
A progressive and innovative leader in protecting, enhancing and increasing the health and diversity of our natural environment, where we all commit to playing an active role in achieving environmental sustainability, waste and carbon emissions reduction.
In 2041, Banyule is a leader in environmental sustainability and recognised as one of the most sustainable communities. We form partnerships and continue to invest in innovative solutions to tackle climate change.
We are an empowered community that takes actions and is resilient to shocks and stresses of climate change.
We are a carbon neutral community, and on the way to carbon negative.
We are a self-sustaining recycling hub and have achieved
zero waste.
“All new houses and council buildings are energy efficient”
COMMUNITY MEMBER
“The youth and even the younger children need more social events, opportunities, and mental health assistance”
Service provider
workshop PARTICIPANT
We are a well educated and informed community on waste, food security, water conservation and climate actions. We all play an active role and promote the protection of local biodiversity, indigenous plants, flora and fauna and wildlife habitat.
We act sustainably and reduce waste, encourage recycling, make good use of our food and garden organics, and urban farming exists throughout Banyule. Our trees and tree canopy are well maintained and enhance liveability and beautify our streets.
We have abundant natural open spaces that improve health and wellbeing. Environmentally sustainable design is central in planning and development, and renewable energy is used to power our homes, businesses and facilities as a new normal.
“Plant trees and plant seeds to reduce pollution of the air. we need a clean environment with no car pollution and water contamination”
Daniel
7 years old
“Ensuring the cultural and historical heritage of Banyule is protected. Maintaining and protecting the Historical Overlay precincts that we have now”
Banyule Community Working Group MEMBER
Community Priority Theme 3
“Ensuring the cultural and historical heritage of Banyule is protected. Maintaining and protecting the Historical Overlay precincts that we have now”
Banyule Community Working Group MEMBER
A well-planned, sustainable and liveable place that caters for all our current and emerging communities; where our local character and environment is protected and enhanced.
In 2041, Banyule is a well-planned and designed city that meets current and future needs of the community. We are a green city
with ample open natural space, trees and wildlife at our doorsteps.
We are a city with diverse, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions that meet the mixed needs of our diverse community.
Our City is a network of 20-minute neighbourhoods, connected through a range of transport options and we have easy access to places to live, work and play. We discourage car use and use active and sustainable forms of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport.
“We need housing for all life stages including first home buyers. We also need good rental stock…it can be difficult for people with a disability to secure suitable rental properties”
Banyule Community Working Group MEMBER
We protect our local character and heritage, ensuring development is sustainable and in balance with our preserved grasslands, forests, wetlands, waterways and wildlife.
“More access to natural areas where we can connect with the environment and that support active transport – like off road cycle ways in our parks”
Heidelberg Heights
RESIDENT
Community Priority Theme 4
As custodians of our community, assets, facilities and services, we work to ensure that they are affordable, sustainable, evenly distributed, safe and accessible for all ages and abilities and designed to provide meaningful experiences and connections.
In 2041, our parks, playgrounds and sports grounds are well maintained and accessible to people with all abilities. Our community assets and facilities are accessible, diverse and inclusive. They are safe, environmentally sustainable, innovative and represents local character.
Our assets are fit for purpose, well maintained and service the needs of our community.
Our multipurpose facilities provide places and spaces for people to connect, work and build friendships.
“Enhance walkability to enable more people to walk safely to and from schools, shops, trains, buses in daytime and evenings”
Montmorency RESIDENT
We take pride in and enjoy our well-built community hubs, aquatic facilities, and sports recreation centres that are essential to our health and wellbeing.
We have a safe network of bike lanes, pathways, roads and transport options that connects us locally and to the wider community.
“Create more open spaces, as so clearly valued by everyone this year, for not only exercise but socialisation and mental health aspects”
Rosanna RESIDENT
“I value our libraries, community centres, playgrounds, and all our fantastic services that support and enrich the lives of people living in Banyule”
Macleod RESIDENT
Community Priority Theme 5
A thriving, resilient, socially responsible, local and integrated economy that encourages, supports and advocates for a diverse range of businesses and entrepreneurship, providing local investment and employment opportunities.
In 2041, Banyule is home to a diverse range of businesses. We are a place where everyone has access to quality education and employment.
Our growth is supported through business partnerships and regional collaborations. We nurture new start-ups and continue to support businesses to grow and be successful.
Doing business in Banyule is easier than ever and becomes a choice for new enterprises.
There is a range of local employment opportunities available for all, and our workplaces embrace diversity and inclusion. More local jobs mean less of us need to travel outside the area for work.
Innovation and technological advancements are embraced, and our social enterprises are well established.
Our city has plenty of education and job training opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, and provides a range of career opportunities, particularly for young people and those returning to the workforce.
Volunteerism is encouraged and promoted as a valuable contributor to the community and local economy.
“Partnering with business and education to provide opportunities and real-life vocational experiences for young people. Developing the educational capital and vocational outcomes for the future”
Heidelberg West RESIDENT
“Provide volunteering opportunities to build skills and connections”
young person’s workshop
PARTICIPANT
“Build more local community initiatives for people to shop and live locally”
Macleod RESIDENT
Community Priority Theme 6
“Through every engagement
consistently aim for diverse representation”
Advisory Committee Summit PARTICIPANT
A responsive, innovative and engaged Council that has the trust of our community through demonstrated best practice governance, is financially sustainable, and advocates on community priorities and aspirations.
In 2041, Banyule is a trusted, transparent and accountable Council that works in partnership with the community.
We are led by a responsive, innovative, and accessible Council that continually strives to achieve service excellence and positive outcomes for all.
Barriers between Council and Community are diminished and interacting with Council is easier than ever.
We work together to advocate on the matters that are important to the community.
We are a highly engaged community and have a say in decisions that affect us.
We are kept well-informed of Council’s progress and achievements through regular reporting and evaluation.
We are a socially, environmentally and financially sustainable community.
Together we achieve Banyule’s Community Vision 2041.
“Through every engagement
consistently aim for diverse representation”
Advisory Committee Summit PARTICIPANT
“Help to create an informed community, provide access to information to help empower community and for community to understand the roles of different levels of government”
Banyule Community Working Group MEMBER
“Building trust between local government and community”
Banyule Community Working Group MEMBER
