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Lifelong Learning
strategic action plan >> 2012-2014
cover image >>
learn audit - tree of knowledge
The cover image stems from the concept done
for the Learn Audit campaign. The artwork
revolved around the tree of knowledge notion.
The multitude of coloured circles and arrows
flowing from this represent the variety of
learning options and direction one can choose
in life.

pattern >> kapok and brolga
townsville’s flora and fauna emblems
The Kapok tree is native to the Townsville
region and is recognisable from its vibrant
display of yellow flowers. Just like the Kapok,
Townsville is a vibrant and energetic city being
recognised throughout Australia.
Brolgas are gregarious creatures gathering
into large flocks, which appear to be many
self-contained individual groups rather than a
single social unit, representative of Townsville
— a community made up of a number of
different groups.
Townsville – a city that values lifelong learning for its potential to
build a cohesive and self-reliant community.
The Lifelong Learning       partnerships between council and community
                           Strategic Action Plan       members as we strive to meet the learning needs
                           2012-2014 recognises        of our community.
                           the importance of
                                                       We look forward to the journey of implementing
                           learning to developing
                                                       the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan
                           a strong vibrant
                                                       2012-2014 and development of partnerships
                           and economically
                                                       with community stakeholders to build capacity,
                           sustainable community.
                                                       support and respond to current and future
                            The plan has               identified needs.
                            been developed
from a variety of engagement activities and
discussions with key community representatives,
organisations and community members from the
community. The Learning Audit that we undertook
in 2011 investigated the extent of learning
facilities, services and providers in the city and
identified opportunities to develop access and the
                                                       Cr Jenny Hill
provision of learning so that the community will
                                                       Mayor of Townsville
benefit fully from learning opportunities available.
Our aim through this engagement and for
the coming implementation of the Lifelong
Learning Strategic Action Plan is to develop true
Contents




Introduction	2
Definitions	3
Methodology	4
About Townsville	                                                                                       5
Integration	6
Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan: Priority Areas	                                               11
   Priority Area One: Programs and Participation	                                                      12
   Priority Area Two: Access and Equity	                                                               14
   Priority Area Three: Partnerships and Networks	                                                     16
   Priority Area Four: Advocacy	                                                                       17
Implementation of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan	                                         19
Acknowledgements	20
Related Documents	                                                                                     21
References	22




                                                                 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   1
Introduction




            The Townsville City Council’s Lifelong Learning      The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-
            Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 sets out council’s   2014 provides a strategic framework to guide
            plan to work with the community, to improve the      Townsville City Council’s work with the community
            status and lives of people who live in Townsville.   to facilitate the development of Townsville as a
            The plan is guided by the Townsville Community       learning community by outlining the identified
            Plan 2010-2021 which was developed from the          priority areas of programs and participation,
            feedback received from consultation with the         access and equity, advocacy, and partnerships
            community. In addition, responses received           and networks.
            from individuals, community organisations and
                                                                 The focus of the Lifelong Learning Strategic
            service providers during the consultation phase
                                                                 Action Plan is to enable council and community
            of the development of the Learning Audit Report
                                                                 to respond effectively, and in an appropriate and
            provided substantial foundational information for
                                                                 timely manner, to the needs and aspirations of
            the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-
                                                                 the community, both at an organisational and
            2014.
                                                                 community level.

                    [Lifelong learning] broadens
                     the mind, extends contact
                        with the community.
                       – townsville community member, 2011




2	   Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Definitions




Formal learning is systematic and takes place           Learning provides the opportunity to develop
formally as accredited courses in schools,              skills, grow businesses, make new friends,
universities and other institutions and training        strengthen networks and build social capital in
organisations                                           the community.
Informal learning is unsystematic and occurs            Nonformal learning is systematic and non-
when we learn a new skill, like knitting, in a casual   accredited learning that takes place in a
and social setting.                                     workplace, home or community organisation.
Learning community - any city, town or village and      Social inclusion is the process of including all
surrounding area, that using lifelong learning as       people in the social, economic, political and
an organizing principle and social goal promotes        cultural system of society so that they feel valued,
collaboration of the civic, private, voluntary/         their differences are respected, and their basic
educational sectors in the process of achieving         needs are met and they can live in dignity.
agreed upon objectives related to the twin goals        (Cappo 2002).
of sustainable economic development and social
                                                        Community engagement is a term used to describe
inclusion.(Faris and Peterson, p.17)
                                                        a broad range of interactions between council
Learning Communities Leadership Group - a high-         and the community, including consultation and
level reference group of Council. The group is          communication with the community, and involving
made up of dynamic and enthusiastic community           and endeavouring to understand our community.
leaders from prominent education institutions
                                                        Community-based learning is learning that occurs
and representative community organisations.
                                                        when a community member is enabled to learn
The group has been established as a community
                                                        what they want to learn from any other member of
forum of Council.
                                                        the community.
Lifelong learning is the ongoing and lifelong
                                                        Learning Links is a register of people who are
process that improves knowledge, skills and
                                                        willing to share their skills with others. It is a
competencies within a personal, community or
                                                        simple, inexpensive way of learning a new skill that
employment-related sphere. It is fundamental to
                                                        utilises untapped resources in the community.
the changes that occur in these settings. Lifelong
                                                                            Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   3
Methodology




            Townsville City Council has used a multi-faceted,      access by Aboriginal people, Torres Strait
            inclusive, community engagement methodology to         and South Sea Islander people, people
            inform the development of the Lifelong Learning        from culturally and linguistically diverse
            Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014.                       backgrounds and people with disabilities,
                                                                   to participate in discussions about council
            The objective of the methodology is to achieve
                                                                   initiatives
            rich community engagement that adheres to the
            Townsville City Council Community Engagement        >>	 adherence to an organisational community
            Policy, and a planning document that reflects           engagement policy and framework that
            the values and aspirations of the Townsville            focuses on achieving meaningful community
            community.                                              engagement
                                                                >>	 to foster a council-wide culture of community
            Townsville City Council believes in, and
                                                                    engagement
            is committed to, fostering democratic
            representation, social inclusion and meaningful     The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action
            community engagement to assist in the delivery of   Plan outlines actions that respond to the
            a high quality local government.                    issues identified by the community and key
                                                                stakeholders. The community engagement
            Townsville City Council’s Community Engagement      process included both broad-based and targeted
            Policy is based on the following principles:        engagement, and multiple techniques relevant to
            >>	 provision of inclusive opportunities for        the target groups. A comprehensive outline of this
                informed community involvement in council’s     engagement process can be found in the Learning
                decision making                                 Audit Report.
            >>	 ensuring that all groups in the community are
                provided with opportunities to engage with
                Townsville City Council
            >>	 commitment to the provision of culturally
                appropriate processes to encourage increased

4	   Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
About Townsville




The traditional owners of the Townsville region are   These natural habitats support a wide range of
the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples, and are the       flora and fauna including: 53 mammal species;
first known people to have lived in the Townsville    a large number of reptiles and amphibians
area. Captain James Cook mentioned the region         including land snakes, estuarine crocodiles, and
in 1770. The name Townsville was created by an        a diverse range of lizard and frog species; and at
employee in respect to his employer Robert Towns.     least 365 bird species.
This was the name adopted by the Queensland
                                                      Some of Townsville’s distinguishing
Government when the township was surveyed in
                                                      characteristics include:
1865 and declared a municipality in 1866.
                                                      >>	 Townsville has one of the largest population
Townsville is the largest city in north Queensland
                                                          growth areas in Queensland.
and has one of the fastest growing populations in
the state. At 30 June 2010, the estimated resident    >>	 Employment in Townsville is significantly
population of Townsville was 185,768 people,              stronger than the national and state averages.
and was ranked the seventh for largest growth         >>	 Townsville has one of the busiest regional
from 2009 to 2010. Townsville’s population in             hospitals in Queensland.
2031 is projected to be 270,500 people, which         >>	 Townsville has the third busiest port in
will account for 4.3 per cent of Queensland’s total       Queensland.
population.                                           >>	 Economic growth in Townsville is significantly
Townsville is located approximately halfway               stronger than national and state averages.
between the tip of Cape York and Brisbane. Our        >>	 Townsville is home to a large defence force
region is characterised by diverse landforms and          presence.
natural environments. In the low lying coastal        >>	 Internationally recognised James Cook
plain there are a number of rivers, creeks and            University is based in the city.
freshwater wetlands. Hills and mountains rise
                                                      >>	 Townsville is a service and administrative
out of the coastal plain, creating distinctive
                                                          centre for north Queensland.
landmarks.


                                                                          Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   5
Integration




            Lifelong learning is one of the means by which          based but also as informal, focused on individual
            individuals respond to changes in society.              development throughout life.
            Governments throughout the world are embracing
                                                                    At the same time the Organisation for Economic
            lifelong learning and providing access to informal
                                                                    Cooperation and Development (OECD) promoted
            and formal learning opportunities as a solution
                                                                    education through upskilling and reskilling as a
            to social exclusion and disadvantage. Such
                                                                    means of stimulating economic growth in Europe.
            investment in learning has been demonstrated
                                                                    Following the OECD conference in Gothenburg
            to improve not only the individual’s ability
                                                                    in 1992 the concepts of “lifelong learning” and
            to respond to change but also fosters social
                                                                    “learning communities” gained greater impetus.
            cohesion, community wellbeing and economic
            sustainability.                                         The learning communities movement with its
                                                                    focus on lifelong learning has spread from Europe
            The community’s belief in the value of lifelong
                                                                    to other parts of the world including, Canada,
            learning is fundamental to the identification of
                                                                    United States, Australia and parts of Asia and
            places and regions as learning communities
                                                                    Africa.
            global trends                                           australian government
            The recognition of learning as lifelong was given
                                                                    Learning communities have been developing in
            international emphasis in 1973 by UNESCO
                                                                    Australia for more than ten years.
            (United Nations Educational Scientific and
            Cultural Organization) in its published report, of      In October 1999 the Australian federal government
            the International Commission on the Development         convened the Regional Australia Summit to
            of Education, entitled “Learning to Be”. This report    develop strategies to address challenges facing
            called for a fundamental change in thinking about       regional Australia. One of the themes discussed
            education with its emphasis on teaching and             was “Education and Training in Regional Australia”.
            teachers to one that focused on “learning and           In that paper learning was emphasised as a vehicle
            learners”. It identified learning as not only formal,   for building community resilience and wellbeing.
            that is, institution centred and qualification

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Integration




This was closely followed by learning community       queensland government
initiatives in Victoria where the state government    The Queensland Government has an emphasis
identified lifelong education as a key to             on lifelong learning, education and training in
Victoria’s prosperity. Hume Global Learning           a number of their strategic policy statements.
Village in Victoria, formally established in 2004,    Fundamental to these policies is social inclusion
is considered a good practice example of how          and the provision of access and equity. The
community needs and issues can be addressed           government’s role is highlighted through formal
through the provision of lifelong learning            education and training and through developing
opportunities.                                        partnerships with the community on initiatives
The Australian Government recognises the value        undertaken in less formal settings.
of learning to sustainable economic development       The government’s education white paper, A flying
and social inclusion in many of its policies. Its     start for Queensland Children provides strategies
vision of a socially inclusive society, is one in     for developing a quality education system in
which all Australians, feels valued and has the       Queensland. Getting ready for primary and
opportunity to participate fully in the life of our   secondary education and improving the level of
society. Achieving this vision means that all         educational attainment and skills is central to this
Australians will have the resources, opportunities    vision. In a Multicultural future for all of us – 2011
and capability to learn, work, engage and have        there is also emphasis on providing school-based
a voice. The provision of learning and education      initiatives for students that support the learning,
is also one of the strategies the government          social and psychological needs young people from
has identified for the National Digital Economy       culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Strategy, Closing the Gap of Indigenous
Disadvantage and in its Digital Education             To prepare preschool children for school and to
Revolution.                                           develop literacy levels in the wider community
                                                      the State Library of Queensland has developed
                                                      a framework, Libraries for Literacy: every day,
                                                      every way: 2011-2014. This strategic action plan

                                                                          Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   7
Integration




            responds to low levels of literacy in the community.   the workforce as well as support for lower skilled
            They have developed programs and services to be        workers to gain skills and confidence to enter
            delivered by SLQ in partnership with Queensland        the workforce. It also taps into the wealth of the
            public libraries and other literacy providers.         knowledge and experience of older people by
                                                                   providing opportunities for seniors to volunteer in
            The Queensland Reconciliation Action Plan
                                                                   intergenerational, literacy and public programs.
            provides actions that are aligned to the Federal
            government’s agenda to close the gap on                local government
            Indigenous disadvantage. They have provided            In 2005, the Australian Local Government
            strategies to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait      Association, President Cr Paul Bell called for
            islander peoples in opportunities for learning,        members to “encourage learning communities”.
            throughout life from early childhood to adulthood.     He said “A community committed to lifelong
            Skilling Queenslanders for work offers                 learning and capacity building can contribute to
            disadvantaged jobseekers customised                    expanding commercial opportunities and offer
            employment and training assistance to meet their       new solutions to regional challenges.”
            individual needs and the demands of the labour         Local government is ideally placed to lead the
            market for a skilled workforce.                        development of learning communities as it has
            Absolutely everybody, enabling Queenslanders           extensive knowledge of the community. It has
            with a disability presents strategies for developing   established networks and partners and the political
            inclusive education and accessible learning            authority and resources to develop and sustain
            environment for Queenslanders with a disability        it. It can bring together different organisations
            to achieve learning goals in settings of choice        and groups to form a cohesive group that has a
            from early childhood, schooling, training, higher      common interest – lifelong learning. Council’s role
            education and beyond.                                  is to act as the enabler in building the community’s
                                                                   capacity to implement opportunities for learning
            Positively Ageless, Queensland Seniors Strategy
                                                                   that will foster the development of a learning
            2010-20 promotes participation, independence
                                                                   community. Many local government authorities in
            and mobility for seniors to re-enter, or remain in
8	   Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Integration




Queensland have incorporated lifelong learning          community grants and sponsorship
into their corporate plans.                             Through the Community Grants program,
                                                        Townsville City Council is a significant contributor
townsville city council
                                                        to enhancing the wellbeing of our city. One way in
Council supports the development of a learning
                                                        which council supports the community is through
community in Townsville through its Corporate
                                                        ongoing funding for community projects, including
Plan strategy to “foster the development of the
                                                        programs and activities that provide opportunities
city as a learning community”. Library Services
                                                        for lifelong learning.
has a key role in its development through its
operational plan actions that:
                                                         Community Grants and Sponsorship Scheme Snap Shot:
>>	 Activity 3.4.1 Provide programs, services and        The Community Grants program has supported...
    activities to meet the learning and recreational     projects/activities including:
    needs of the community.                              >>	 Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ) –
                                                             Community Pass Program
>>	 Activity: 3.7.16 Provide library services to meet
                                                         >>	 Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) – Towards
    the needs of the community.
                                                             the delivery of Community Skills Workshops
Council has worked in partnership with                   >>	 Townsville Multicultural Support Group (TMSG) –
organisations working within the community                   Towards the delivery of the Cultural Outreach to
to develop lifelong learning opportunities that              Schools Program
are socially inclusive and foster personal and           >>	 Smart Futures 4 North Queensland – Towards the
community growth.                                            annual NQ Careers Expo

The Learning Communities Leadership Group is
a high-level reference group, intent on providing
access to learning opportunities and developing
Townsville as a learning community. Since the
amalgamation of Thuringowa and Townsville, this
group has become a community forum of Council.

                                                                             Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   9
10	 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan:
 Priority Areas




Community consultation has identified the
themes of programs and participation, access and          [Learning options] must be
equity, advocacy and partnerships and networks.
These identified priority areas are further detailed
                                                           tailored to [the] existing
by strategies, actions and initiatives                 skills and learning abilities of
Townsville City Council has developed the
following four priority areas including their goals,
                                                        participants. One size doesn’t
strategies, actions and initiatives, on behalf of      fit all... language, disabilities
the local community. The implementation of the
strategies will ensure that the specified goals are    and methods of learning [need
achieved.
                                                         to be taken] into account.
The priority areas identified within this strategic
                                                          – townsville community member, 2011
action plan have been informed by targeted sector
engagement for the Learning Audit Report and
also by the Townsville Community Plan 2011-2021
engagement, which directs and is linked to the
Townsville City Council Corporate Plan.




                                                                       Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   11
Priority Area One:
           Programs and Participation
           goal >> Community members are participating in informal, nonformal and formal
           learning opportunities that meet their needs.




           strategy 1 >> build the capacity of the community to participate
           in informal, nonformal and formal learning opportunities that
           meet their needs
           Action                                               >>	 Continue to support council staff by providing
           Enhance the delivery of lifelong learning                learning opportunities that increase their
           opportunities by investigating flexible delivery         potential to make a valuable contribution to
           through the internet.                                    the organisation
           Initiatives
           >>	 Undertake a scoping study to identify options
                                                                Action
                                                                Develop partnered, socially inclusive lifelong
               and resources for web delivery of lifelong
                                                                learning programs that meet the needs of the
               learning opportunities
                                                                community
           >>	 Identify current programming opportunities for
                                                                Initiatives
               web delivery
                                                                >>	 Work with local schools and community
           Action                                                   organisations to provide informal learning
           Develop and deliver a range of lifelong learning         opportunities for young people
           programs that meet the needs and interests of the    >>	 Partner with relevant organisations to provide
           community.                                               programs that build literacy and numeracy,
           Initiatives                                              employability and life skills for adults.
           >>	 Increase attendance at library early literacy    >>	 Continue to expand community-based
               programs that prepare children for formal            learning, through Learning Links volunteers
               learning at school.                                  sharing their skills with others
           >>	 Increase participation in lifelong learning      >>	 Regularly engage with organisations working
               programs that meet the recreational and              in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
               informational learning needs of adults in the        community, disability inclusion and culturally
               community                                            and linguistically diverse sectors to share
           >>	 Increase participation in the learning               information so as to increase participation in
               programs, both partnered and council, that           lifelong learning opportunities
               build skills in digital technology
12	 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Priority Area One:
 Programs and Participation




strategy 2 >> seek opportunities for grants and sponsorships to
support program delivery.
Action
Contribute lifelong learning programs to the
                                                      Ongoing learning keeps the mind
Together Townsville Initiatives bank for corporate      fresh and open, challenges
sponsorship
Initiatives
                                                       work practices and encourages
>>	 Review current initiatives and identify gaps in
    lifelong learning opportunities
                                                           better understanding.
>>	 Develop further initiatives to fill gaps             – townsville community member, 2011

Action
Investigate grant opportunities as they arise
Initiatives
>>	 Submit applications for funding lifelong
    learning programs




                                                                    Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   13
Priority Area Two:
           Access and Equity
           goal >> All members of the community have equitable access to lifelong learning
           opportunities.




           strategy 1 >> improve access to lifelong learning opportunities
           for disadvantaged groups.
           Action
           Investigate the delivery of lifelong learning            Lifelong learning happens
           programs as outreach
           Initiatives
                                                                 informally all the time, it is
           >>	 Review current programming to identify
               opportunities for delivery of informal
                                                                  good to be able to identify
               learning and literacy programs as outreach in        and label opportunities to
               community centres and through place-based
               community organisations.
                                                                          support this.
                                                                    – townsville community member, 2011
           Action:
           Continue to provide informal and nonformal
           lifelong learning programs at little or no cost
           through the library service
           Initiatives
           >>	 Continue to deliver nonformal and informal
               learning programs that meet the needs of the
               culturally and linguistically diverse community
               in developing English literacy and life skills.
           >>	 Continue to deliver culturally appropriate
               learning and literacy programs at little or no
               cost through the library for the Aboriginal and
               Torres Strait Islander community




14	 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Priority Area Two:
 Access and Equity




strategy 2 >> improve community access to information on
learning.
Action
Investigate the development of a comprehensive
centralised database of learning in Townsville
                                                    You are never too old to
Initiatives                                       learn, whether it is benefit
>>	 Partner with the Community Information
    Centre, James Cook University and the          personally or professionally.
    Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE to scope the     – townsville community member, 2011
    development of Learning Townsville

Action
Review current provision of information on
community learning focussing on access and
equity for everyone
Initiative
>>	 Undertake review




                                                                Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   15
Priority Area Three:
           Partnerships and Networks
           goal >> Learning providers are working together to provide lifelong learning
           opportunities in the region.




           strategy 1 >> support partnerships and strengthen network
           relationships between organisations who value lifelong learning.
           Action
           Facilitate the development of partnerships and
           networks that will enhance informal, nonformal
           and formal learning opportunities in Townsville
           Initiatives:
           >>	 Facilitate greater interactions with business
               and employer groups to identify their learning
               needs
           >>	 Establish a learning and literacy reference
               group to work collaboratively to improve
               literacy and learning opportunities in the
               region.
           >>	 Hold an annual learning forum for learning
               providers and facilitators
           >>	 Work with partners and networks to develop
               an annual calendar of events




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Priority Area Four:
 Advocacy
 goal >> Lifelong learning is valued as essential to a cohesive and self-reliant
 community.




strategy 1 >> promote the value of lifelong learning as beneficial
to personal and community wellbeing and economic sustainability.
Action                                             Action
Engage with key stakeholders to promote lifelong   Undertake and support activities which promote
learning to the community                          the value of formal, nonformal and informal
Initiative                                         learning and celebrate local learners
>>	 Develop an Advocacy Plan for the Learning      Initiatives:
    Communities Leadership Group                   >>	 Celebrate the achievements and success
                                                       of local people through an inspiring stories
Action                                                 project that can spur others to learn
Promote council as a corporate role model for      >>	 Recognise and support the value of learning
organisational professional development and            through an annual festival and through annual
support                                                events such as Adult Learner’s Week and
Initiative:                                            Children’s Book Week
>>	 Seek opportunities to market council as a
    corporate role model in the community and to
    peer bodies




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18	 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Implementation of the Lifelong Learning Strategic
 Action Plan




The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan          Council will annually review the progress of the
2012-2014 provides a framework to guide the          initiatives outlined in this plan, the outcomes
Townsville City Council’s work with the community    of these reviews will be recorded on the council
by outlining priority areas for lifelong learning    website.
and the development of Townsville as a learning
                                                     Copies of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action
community. This plan will be implemented
                                                     Plan 2012-2014 will be available at CityLibraries
over a two year period. The implementation
                                                     branches, the Community Information Centre and
of the plan will grow and develop partnerships
                                                     council website.
with community stakeholders to support and
respond to the identified priority areas. Council
invites the community to be actively involved in
the implementation of initiatives and projects
outlined in the plan.
The initiatives outlined within this plan have
been identified through the engagement process;
however, these are not the only methods
available to reach the goals. Council welcomes
contributions and ideas from community
members, groups and organisations which could
assist in achieving the goals identified in the
Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014.
Please visit the council website at:
www.townsville.qld.gov.au and provide your
feedback to library@townsville.qld.gov.au.




                                                                        Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   19
Acknowledgements




           The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan
           2012-2014 was developed from the information
           provided by the community through the
           consultation and engagement process.
           Townsville City Council would like to thank
           and acknowledge the expertise, input, advice
           comments and thoughts shared by individuals,
           groups and organisations that assisted in the
           shaping and development of this strategic action
           plan.




20	 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
Related Documents




related townsville city council                       related commonwealth legistation
policies                                              >>	 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity
>>	 Community Engagement Policy                           Commission Act 1986
>>	 Information Privacy Policy                        >>	 Aged Discrimination Act
>>	 Local Laws and Subordinate Laws                   >>	 Disability Discrimination Act 1992
related townsville city council                       related queensland legislation
planning documents                                    >>	 Queensland Government Multicultural Policy
>>	 Community Plan 2011-2021                              2004
>>	 Corporate Plan 2009-2014                          >>	 Local Government Act 2009
>>	 Townsville City Council, Learning Audit Report    >>	 Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991
    and Appendix                                      >>	 Community Services (Aborigines) Act 1984
>>	 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic
    Action Plan 2011-2014
>>	 Community Safety Strategic Action Plan
    2011-2014
>>	 Disability Inclusion Strategic Action Plan
    2011-2014
>>	 Families Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014
>>	 Women’s Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014
>>	 Senior’s Strategic Action Plan 201-2014
>>	 Youth Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014
>>	 Multicultural Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014
>>	 City Plan
>>	 Economic Development Plan
                                                                         Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014   21
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Lifelong Learning                   Sport and Recreation
                                                       strategic action plan >> 2012-2014
                                                                                                        action plan >> 2011-2014




Community Safety                     Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
strategic action plan >> 2011-2014
                                                       strategic action plan >> 2011-2014
                                                                                                 Arts and Culture
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                                                                         Senior’s
                                                       strategic action plan >> 2011-2014




         Multicultural
strategic action plan >> 2011-2014
                                                                                             Disability Inclusion
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                                                                                                                Families
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                                                                        Women’s
                                                       strategic action plan >> 2011-2014



                       Youth
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Lifelong Learning Plan Townsville 2013

  • 2. cover image >> learn audit - tree of knowledge The cover image stems from the concept done for the Learn Audit campaign. The artwork revolved around the tree of knowledge notion. The multitude of coloured circles and arrows flowing from this represent the variety of learning options and direction one can choose in life. pattern >> kapok and brolga townsville’s flora and fauna emblems The Kapok tree is native to the Townsville region and is recognisable from its vibrant display of yellow flowers. Just like the Kapok, Townsville is a vibrant and energetic city being recognised throughout Australia. Brolgas are gregarious creatures gathering into large flocks, which appear to be many self-contained individual groups rather than a single social unit, representative of Townsville — a community made up of a number of different groups.
  • 3. Townsville – a city that values lifelong learning for its potential to build a cohesive and self-reliant community.
  • 4. The Lifelong Learning partnerships between council and community Strategic Action Plan members as we strive to meet the learning needs 2012-2014 recognises of our community. the importance of We look forward to the journey of implementing learning to developing the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan a strong vibrant 2012-2014 and development of partnerships and economically with community stakeholders to build capacity, sustainable community. support and respond to current and future The plan has identified needs. been developed from a variety of engagement activities and discussions with key community representatives, organisations and community members from the community. The Learning Audit that we undertook in 2011 investigated the extent of learning facilities, services and providers in the city and identified opportunities to develop access and the Cr Jenny Hill provision of learning so that the community will Mayor of Townsville benefit fully from learning opportunities available. Our aim through this engagement and for the coming implementation of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan is to develop true
  • 5. Contents Introduction 2 Definitions 3 Methodology 4 About Townsville 5 Integration 6 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan: Priority Areas 11 Priority Area One: Programs and Participation 12 Priority Area Two: Access and Equity 14 Priority Area Three: Partnerships and Networks 16 Priority Area Four: Advocacy 17 Implementation of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 19 Acknowledgements 20 Related Documents 21 References 22 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 1
  • 6. Introduction The Townsville City Council’s Lifelong Learning The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012- Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 sets out council’s 2014 provides a strategic framework to guide plan to work with the community, to improve the Townsville City Council’s work with the community status and lives of people who live in Townsville. to facilitate the development of Townsville as a The plan is guided by the Townsville Community learning community by outlining the identified Plan 2010-2021 which was developed from the priority areas of programs and participation, feedback received from consultation with the access and equity, advocacy, and partnerships community. In addition, responses received and networks. from individuals, community organisations and The focus of the Lifelong Learning Strategic service providers during the consultation phase Action Plan is to enable council and community of the development of the Learning Audit Report to respond effectively, and in an appropriate and provided substantial foundational information for timely manner, to the needs and aspirations of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012- the community, both at an organisational and 2014. community level. [Lifelong learning] broadens the mind, extends contact with the community. – townsville community member, 2011 2 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 7. Definitions Formal learning is systematic and takes place Learning provides the opportunity to develop formally as accredited courses in schools, skills, grow businesses, make new friends, universities and other institutions and training strengthen networks and build social capital in organisations the community. Informal learning is unsystematic and occurs Nonformal learning is systematic and non- when we learn a new skill, like knitting, in a casual accredited learning that takes place in a and social setting. workplace, home or community organisation. Learning community - any city, town or village and Social inclusion is the process of including all surrounding area, that using lifelong learning as people in the social, economic, political and an organizing principle and social goal promotes cultural system of society so that they feel valued, collaboration of the civic, private, voluntary/ their differences are respected, and their basic educational sectors in the process of achieving needs are met and they can live in dignity. agreed upon objectives related to the twin goals (Cappo 2002). of sustainable economic development and social Community engagement is a term used to describe inclusion.(Faris and Peterson, p.17) a broad range of interactions between council Learning Communities Leadership Group - a high- and the community, including consultation and level reference group of Council. The group is communication with the community, and involving made up of dynamic and enthusiastic community and endeavouring to understand our community. leaders from prominent education institutions Community-based learning is learning that occurs and representative community organisations. when a community member is enabled to learn The group has been established as a community what they want to learn from any other member of forum of Council. the community. Lifelong learning is the ongoing and lifelong Learning Links is a register of people who are process that improves knowledge, skills and willing to share their skills with others. It is a competencies within a personal, community or simple, inexpensive way of learning a new skill that employment-related sphere. It is fundamental to utilises untapped resources in the community. the changes that occur in these settings. Lifelong Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 3
  • 8. Methodology Townsville City Council has used a multi-faceted, access by Aboriginal people, Torres Strait inclusive, community engagement methodology to and South Sea Islander people, people inform the development of the Lifelong Learning from culturally and linguistically diverse Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014. backgrounds and people with disabilities, to participate in discussions about council The objective of the methodology is to achieve initiatives rich community engagement that adheres to the Townsville City Council Community Engagement >> adherence to an organisational community Policy, and a planning document that reflects engagement policy and framework that the values and aspirations of the Townsville focuses on achieving meaningful community community. engagement >> to foster a council-wide culture of community Townsville City Council believes in, and engagement is committed to, fostering democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action community engagement to assist in the delivery of Plan outlines actions that respond to the a high quality local government. issues identified by the community and key stakeholders. The community engagement Townsville City Council’s Community Engagement process included both broad-based and targeted Policy is based on the following principles: engagement, and multiple techniques relevant to >> provision of inclusive opportunities for the target groups. A comprehensive outline of this informed community involvement in council’s engagement process can be found in the Learning decision making Audit Report. >> ensuring that all groups in the community are provided with opportunities to engage with Townsville City Council >> commitment to the provision of culturally appropriate processes to encourage increased 4 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 9. About Townsville The traditional owners of the Townsville region are These natural habitats support a wide range of the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples, and are the flora and fauna including: 53 mammal species; first known people to have lived in the Townsville a large number of reptiles and amphibians area. Captain James Cook mentioned the region including land snakes, estuarine crocodiles, and in 1770. The name Townsville was created by an a diverse range of lizard and frog species; and at employee in respect to his employer Robert Towns. least 365 bird species. This was the name adopted by the Queensland Some of Townsville’s distinguishing Government when the township was surveyed in characteristics include: 1865 and declared a municipality in 1866. >> Townsville has one of the largest population Townsville is the largest city in north Queensland growth areas in Queensland. and has one of the fastest growing populations in the state. At 30 June 2010, the estimated resident >> Employment in Townsville is significantly population of Townsville was 185,768 people, stronger than the national and state averages. and was ranked the seventh for largest growth >> Townsville has one of the busiest regional from 2009 to 2010. Townsville’s population in hospitals in Queensland. 2031 is projected to be 270,500 people, which >> Townsville has the third busiest port in will account for 4.3 per cent of Queensland’s total Queensland. population. >> Economic growth in Townsville is significantly Townsville is located approximately halfway stronger than national and state averages. between the tip of Cape York and Brisbane. Our >> Townsville is home to a large defence force region is characterised by diverse landforms and presence. natural environments. In the low lying coastal >> Internationally recognised James Cook plain there are a number of rivers, creeks and University is based in the city. freshwater wetlands. Hills and mountains rise >> Townsville is a service and administrative out of the coastal plain, creating distinctive centre for north Queensland. landmarks. Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 5
  • 10. Integration Lifelong learning is one of the means by which based but also as informal, focused on individual individuals respond to changes in society. development throughout life. Governments throughout the world are embracing At the same time the Organisation for Economic lifelong learning and providing access to informal Cooperation and Development (OECD) promoted and formal learning opportunities as a solution education through upskilling and reskilling as a to social exclusion and disadvantage. Such means of stimulating economic growth in Europe. investment in learning has been demonstrated Following the OECD conference in Gothenburg to improve not only the individual’s ability in 1992 the concepts of “lifelong learning” and to respond to change but also fosters social “learning communities” gained greater impetus. cohesion, community wellbeing and economic sustainability. The learning communities movement with its focus on lifelong learning has spread from Europe The community’s belief in the value of lifelong to other parts of the world including, Canada, learning is fundamental to the identification of United States, Australia and parts of Asia and places and regions as learning communities Africa. global trends australian government The recognition of learning as lifelong was given Learning communities have been developing in international emphasis in 1973 by UNESCO Australia for more than ten years. (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) in its published report, of In October 1999 the Australian federal government the International Commission on the Development convened the Regional Australia Summit to of Education, entitled “Learning to Be”. This report develop strategies to address challenges facing called for a fundamental change in thinking about regional Australia. One of the themes discussed education with its emphasis on teaching and was “Education and Training in Regional Australia”. teachers to one that focused on “learning and In that paper learning was emphasised as a vehicle learners”. It identified learning as not only formal, for building community resilience and wellbeing. that is, institution centred and qualification 6 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 11. Integration This was closely followed by learning community queensland government initiatives in Victoria where the state government The Queensland Government has an emphasis identified lifelong education as a key to on lifelong learning, education and training in Victoria’s prosperity. Hume Global Learning a number of their strategic policy statements. Village in Victoria, formally established in 2004, Fundamental to these policies is social inclusion is considered a good practice example of how and the provision of access and equity. The community needs and issues can be addressed government’s role is highlighted through formal through the provision of lifelong learning education and training and through developing opportunities. partnerships with the community on initiatives The Australian Government recognises the value undertaken in less formal settings. of learning to sustainable economic development The government’s education white paper, A flying and social inclusion in many of its policies. Its start for Queensland Children provides strategies vision of a socially inclusive society, is one in for developing a quality education system in which all Australians, feels valued and has the Queensland. Getting ready for primary and opportunity to participate fully in the life of our secondary education and improving the level of society. Achieving this vision means that all educational attainment and skills is central to this Australians will have the resources, opportunities vision. In a Multicultural future for all of us – 2011 and capability to learn, work, engage and have there is also emphasis on providing school-based a voice. The provision of learning and education initiatives for students that support the learning, is also one of the strategies the government social and psychological needs young people from has identified for the National Digital Economy culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Strategy, Closing the Gap of Indigenous Disadvantage and in its Digital Education To prepare preschool children for school and to Revolution. develop literacy levels in the wider community the State Library of Queensland has developed a framework, Libraries for Literacy: every day, every way: 2011-2014. This strategic action plan Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 7
  • 12. Integration responds to low levels of literacy in the community. the workforce as well as support for lower skilled They have developed programs and services to be workers to gain skills and confidence to enter delivered by SLQ in partnership with Queensland the workforce. It also taps into the wealth of the public libraries and other literacy providers. knowledge and experience of older people by providing opportunities for seniors to volunteer in The Queensland Reconciliation Action Plan intergenerational, literacy and public programs. provides actions that are aligned to the Federal government’s agenda to close the gap on local government Indigenous disadvantage. They have provided In 2005, the Australian Local Government strategies to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Association, President Cr Paul Bell called for islander peoples in opportunities for learning, members to “encourage learning communities”. throughout life from early childhood to adulthood. He said “A community committed to lifelong Skilling Queenslanders for work offers learning and capacity building can contribute to disadvantaged jobseekers customised expanding commercial opportunities and offer employment and training assistance to meet their new solutions to regional challenges.” individual needs and the demands of the labour Local government is ideally placed to lead the market for a skilled workforce. development of learning communities as it has Absolutely everybody, enabling Queenslanders extensive knowledge of the community. It has with a disability presents strategies for developing established networks and partners and the political inclusive education and accessible learning authority and resources to develop and sustain environment for Queenslanders with a disability it. It can bring together different organisations to achieve learning goals in settings of choice and groups to form a cohesive group that has a from early childhood, schooling, training, higher common interest – lifelong learning. Council’s role education and beyond. is to act as the enabler in building the community’s capacity to implement opportunities for learning Positively Ageless, Queensland Seniors Strategy that will foster the development of a learning 2010-20 promotes participation, independence community. Many local government authorities in and mobility for seniors to re-enter, or remain in 8 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 13. Integration Queensland have incorporated lifelong learning community grants and sponsorship into their corporate plans. Through the Community Grants program, Townsville City Council is a significant contributor townsville city council to enhancing the wellbeing of our city. One way in Council supports the development of a learning which council supports the community is through community in Townsville through its Corporate ongoing funding for community projects, including Plan strategy to “foster the development of the programs and activities that provide opportunities city as a learning community”. Library Services for lifelong learning. has a key role in its development through its operational plan actions that: Community Grants and Sponsorship Scheme Snap Shot: >> Activity 3.4.1 Provide programs, services and The Community Grants program has supported... activities to meet the learning and recreational projects/activities including: needs of the community. >> Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ) – Community Pass Program >> Activity: 3.7.16 Provide library services to meet >> Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) – Towards the needs of the community. the delivery of Community Skills Workshops Council has worked in partnership with >> Townsville Multicultural Support Group (TMSG) – organisations working within the community Towards the delivery of the Cultural Outreach to to develop lifelong learning opportunities that Schools Program are socially inclusive and foster personal and >> Smart Futures 4 North Queensland – Towards the community growth. annual NQ Careers Expo The Learning Communities Leadership Group is a high-level reference group, intent on providing access to learning opportunities and developing Townsville as a learning community. Since the amalgamation of Thuringowa and Townsville, this group has become a community forum of Council. Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 9
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  • 15. Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan: Priority Areas Community consultation has identified the themes of programs and participation, access and [Learning options] must be equity, advocacy and partnerships and networks. These identified priority areas are further detailed tailored to [the] existing by strategies, actions and initiatives skills and learning abilities of Townsville City Council has developed the following four priority areas including their goals, participants. One size doesn’t strategies, actions and initiatives, on behalf of fit all... language, disabilities the local community. The implementation of the strategies will ensure that the specified goals are and methods of learning [need achieved. to be taken] into account. The priority areas identified within this strategic – townsville community member, 2011 action plan have been informed by targeted sector engagement for the Learning Audit Report and also by the Townsville Community Plan 2011-2021 engagement, which directs and is linked to the Townsville City Council Corporate Plan. Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 11
  • 16. Priority Area One: Programs and Participation goal >> Community members are participating in informal, nonformal and formal learning opportunities that meet their needs. strategy 1 >> build the capacity of the community to participate in informal, nonformal and formal learning opportunities that meet their needs Action >> Continue to support council staff by providing Enhance the delivery of lifelong learning learning opportunities that increase their opportunities by investigating flexible delivery potential to make a valuable contribution to through the internet. the organisation Initiatives >> Undertake a scoping study to identify options Action Develop partnered, socially inclusive lifelong and resources for web delivery of lifelong learning programs that meet the needs of the learning opportunities community >> Identify current programming opportunities for Initiatives web delivery >> Work with local schools and community Action organisations to provide informal learning Develop and deliver a range of lifelong learning opportunities for young people programs that meet the needs and interests of the >> Partner with relevant organisations to provide community. programs that build literacy and numeracy, Initiatives employability and life skills for adults. >> Increase attendance at library early literacy >> Continue to expand community-based programs that prepare children for formal learning, through Learning Links volunteers learning at school. sharing their skills with others >> Increase participation in lifelong learning >> Regularly engage with organisations working programs that meet the recreational and in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander informational learning needs of adults in the community, disability inclusion and culturally community and linguistically diverse sectors to share >> Increase participation in the learning information so as to increase participation in programs, both partnered and council, that lifelong learning opportunities build skills in digital technology 12 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 17. Priority Area One: Programs and Participation strategy 2 >> seek opportunities for grants and sponsorships to support program delivery. Action Contribute lifelong learning programs to the Ongoing learning keeps the mind Together Townsville Initiatives bank for corporate fresh and open, challenges sponsorship Initiatives work practices and encourages >> Review current initiatives and identify gaps in lifelong learning opportunities better understanding. >> Develop further initiatives to fill gaps – townsville community member, 2011 Action Investigate grant opportunities as they arise Initiatives >> Submit applications for funding lifelong learning programs Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 13
  • 18. Priority Area Two: Access and Equity goal >> All members of the community have equitable access to lifelong learning opportunities. strategy 1 >> improve access to lifelong learning opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Action Investigate the delivery of lifelong learning Lifelong learning happens programs as outreach Initiatives informally all the time, it is >> Review current programming to identify opportunities for delivery of informal good to be able to identify learning and literacy programs as outreach in and label opportunities to community centres and through place-based community organisations. support this. – townsville community member, 2011 Action: Continue to provide informal and nonformal lifelong learning programs at little or no cost through the library service Initiatives >> Continue to deliver nonformal and informal learning programs that meet the needs of the culturally and linguistically diverse community in developing English literacy and life skills. >> Continue to deliver culturally appropriate learning and literacy programs at little or no cost through the library for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community 14 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 19. Priority Area Two: Access and Equity strategy 2 >> improve community access to information on learning. Action Investigate the development of a comprehensive centralised database of learning in Townsville You are never too old to Initiatives learn, whether it is benefit >> Partner with the Community Information Centre, James Cook University and the personally or professionally. Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE to scope the – townsville community member, 2011 development of Learning Townsville Action Review current provision of information on community learning focussing on access and equity for everyone Initiative >> Undertake review Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 15
  • 20. Priority Area Three: Partnerships and Networks goal >> Learning providers are working together to provide lifelong learning opportunities in the region. strategy 1 >> support partnerships and strengthen network relationships between organisations who value lifelong learning. Action Facilitate the development of partnerships and networks that will enhance informal, nonformal and formal learning opportunities in Townsville Initiatives: >> Facilitate greater interactions with business and employer groups to identify their learning needs >> Establish a learning and literacy reference group to work collaboratively to improve literacy and learning opportunities in the region. >> Hold an annual learning forum for learning providers and facilitators >> Work with partners and networks to develop an annual calendar of events 16 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 21. Priority Area Four: Advocacy goal >> Lifelong learning is valued as essential to a cohesive and self-reliant community. strategy 1 >> promote the value of lifelong learning as beneficial to personal and community wellbeing and economic sustainability. Action Action Engage with key stakeholders to promote lifelong Undertake and support activities which promote learning to the community the value of formal, nonformal and informal Initiative learning and celebrate local learners >> Develop an Advocacy Plan for the Learning Initiatives: Communities Leadership Group >> Celebrate the achievements and success of local people through an inspiring stories Action project that can spur others to learn Promote council as a corporate role model for >> Recognise and support the value of learning organisational professional development and through an annual festival and through annual support events such as Adult Learner’s Week and Initiative: Children’s Book Week >> Seek opportunities to market council as a corporate role model in the community and to peer bodies Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 17
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  • 23. Implementation of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan Council will annually review the progress of the 2012-2014 provides a framework to guide the initiatives outlined in this plan, the outcomes Townsville City Council’s work with the community of these reviews will be recorded on the council by outlining priority areas for lifelong learning website. and the development of Townsville as a learning Copies of the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action community. This plan will be implemented Plan 2012-2014 will be available at CityLibraries over a two year period. The implementation branches, the Community Information Centre and of the plan will grow and develop partnerships council website. with community stakeholders to support and respond to the identified priority areas. Council invites the community to be actively involved in the implementation of initiatives and projects outlined in the plan. The initiatives outlined within this plan have been identified through the engagement process; however, these are not the only methods available to reach the goals. Council welcomes contributions and ideas from community members, groups and organisations which could assist in achieving the goals identified in the Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014. Please visit the council website at: www.townsville.qld.gov.au and provide your feedback to library@townsville.qld.gov.au. Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 19
  • 24. Acknowledgements The Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 was developed from the information provided by the community through the consultation and engagement process. Townsville City Council would like to thank and acknowledge the expertise, input, advice comments and thoughts shared by individuals, groups and organisations that assisted in the shaping and development of this strategic action plan. 20 Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014
  • 25. Related Documents related townsville city council related commonwealth legistation policies >> Human Rights and Equal Opportunity >> Community Engagement Policy Commission Act 1986 >> Information Privacy Policy >> Aged Discrimination Act >> Local Laws and Subordinate Laws >> Disability Discrimination Act 1992 related townsville city council related queensland legislation planning documents >> Queensland Government Multicultural Policy >> Community Plan 2011-2021 2004 >> Corporate Plan 2009-2014 >> Local Government Act 2009 >> Townsville City Council, Learning Audit Report >> Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and Appendix >> Community Services (Aborigines) Act 1984 >> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> Community Safety Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> Disability Inclusion Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> Families Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> Women’s Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> Senior’s Strategic Action Plan 201-2014 >> Youth Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> Multicultural Strategic Action Plan 2011-2014 >> City Plan >> Economic Development Plan Lifelong Learning Strategic Action Plan 2012-2014 21
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  • 27. Lifelong Learning Sport and Recreation strategic action plan >> 2012-2014 action plan >> 2011-2014 Community Safety Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Arts and Culture strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Senior’s strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Multicultural strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Disability Inclusion strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Families strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Women’s strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 Youth strategic action plan >> 2011-2014 townsville city council Community Strategic Action Plans 2011-2014