PC2.2.1 - Community Development Action Plan |
PC2.2 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
During the second quarter of 2024/25, a project plan was prepared to develop the next Community Development Action Plan.
The process will include engaging with community partners and networks to understand community assets, ideas and aspirations. These will guide the priorities and activities of the Community Development Program over a 3 year period. |
PC2.2.2 - Disability Action Plan |
PC2.2 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
During the second quarter of 2024/25, the following was delivered:
- 51 (49 per cent) of actions in the Disability Action Plan were completed, and a further 39 (37 per cent) of actions are in progress
- 69 Council staff have completed the online Disability Awareness training (an additional 96 have enrolled but not yet completed), and 35 staff have completed in person Disability Engagement training since the training was made available in July 2023
- launched training for 'Disability Engagement in Context' training, an on-demand workshop for members of the same work area to receive contextualised guidance to improve access and inclusion for staff and customers with disabilities
- preparation was undertaken to launch a pilot for a pre-employment pathway program with our Plant Fleet Services Branch in early 2025
- the team partnered with Department of Small Business and Training, Maxima and AUSTSWIM to deliver an information session to potential Learn to Swim instructors for people returning to work who have a disability
- 205 Council staff (including 91 staff within the Libraries and Creative Industries Branch) completed the Sunflower Initiative Hidden Disability Awareness' training
- all Logan Libraries delivered story times for 'International day of People with Disability'
- Logan Libraries hosted a session with Melissa Savonoff to help parents assist children with sensory needs, with more sessions planned for February and March 2025
- Logan Water engaged Tim Lachlan to deliver a 'Lunch and Learn' session for Disability Action Week, which was made available to all staff. Tim is a Logan resident with over 15 years of lived experience of disability, who shared his story and insights about includability
- an updated Statement of Intent for Footpath Rehabilitation was presented to the City Infrastructure Committee in November 2024. There is an allocation within the program to improve pram ramps. Data collection on footbath condition will recommence in 2025
- the Safe City Awards was updated to include criteria that specifically addresses access and inclusion and recognises design that enables engagement and inclusivity regardless of individual abilities
- the Animal Management Centre (Queens Road Facility) was upgraded to be an accessible space
- discounted registration for registered assistance dogs is now provided
- the team partnered with Queensland Health to deliver a workshop with 9 disability organisations to upskill staff to assist their clients to prepare for a disaster. This included information about how to prepare their home, develop an emergency plan, find and use the disaster dashboard and sign up for Logan Early Warnings
- promotion of the story of Tim Pouncy, who is a blind SES volunteer and youth leader, in the Summer 2024 edition of Our Logan Magazine
- undertook a photoshoot in partnership with a disability partner organisation. Resulting images will be included in Council's Digital Asset Management System for use in general promotional material
- supported (through grants and funding) seven community events that showcase, and actively encourage inclusion of, people with disability.
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PC2.2.3 - Grants to Community |
PC2.2 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
During the second quarter of 2024/2025, the following was delivered:
Community Benefit Fund (CBF):
- 41 successful applications
- $57,951.93 in funding allocated
- An allocation of $312.00 reported in September from Division 7's CBF budget was reduced to $168.00 in December 2024. Therefore, in the first quarter of 2024/2025, $35,446.68 in funding was allocated to 28 successful applications.
Community Event Funding (CEF):
Community Development Funding (CDF):
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PC2.2.4 - Community Infrastructure accessibility audit - Stage 1 |
PC2.2 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
During the second quarter of 2024/25, the Request for Quote (RFQ) process for the Community Infrastructure accessibility audit was conducted, and the procurement process was completed on VendorPanel.
RFQ submissions closed on 19 November 2025 and a preferred supplier was identified, following a thorough evaluation process.
The project will now progress by working with the selected consultant to refine timelines, methodology and schedule project audits. |
PC2.3.1 - Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG) |
PC2.3 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
During the second quarter of 2024/25, the following was delivered:
- 12 Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG) members and 24 community members including grandparents, local volunteers and members of our Logan Seniors Network, attended the launch of the LYAG Seniors Digital Guide.
- The Logan Seniors Digital Guide produced by LYAG was featured on Channel 9 News in an interview with Bruce Paige. The guide is now available to Logan residents at Logan City Council's Libraries and Customer Service Centres.
- 3 LYAG members and 3 community members attended a volunteering day at Jimboomba community garden.
- 12 LYAG members attended the end of year celebration with Mayor Jon Raven, Councillor Tim Frazer and their families. LYAG members provided a 2024 review report and presented 5 LYAG awards celebrating outstanding members.
- Approximately 1,800 Seniors Digital Guides were distributed to libraries, customer services centres and local seniors' services.
- An accessible online version of the Seniors Digital Guide was created, and is available on Council's website.
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PC2.3.2 - Reconciliation Action Plan |
PC2.3 |
June 2025 |
Monitor |
During the second quarter of 2024/25, the following was delivered:
- A recent workshop was held and as an outcome, Council plans to investigate better ways to support and engage with our First Nations community outside of a Reconciliation Action Plan framework. The best strategies to achieve this are currently being investigated, with the goal of implementing identified opportunities over the coming years.
- Council will also consolidate any outstanding actions from the previous two Reconciliation Action Plans (2015-2017 and 2019-2020), continue good established practices, and showcase our accomplishments on Council's website.
To support successful delivery of these initiatives, it is proposed to amend the project description to the following:
- Purpose: Finalise Council's Reconciliation Action Plan 2015–2017 and Reconciliation Action Plan 2019–2020
- Action: Review and consolidate outstanding actions, amend action status and update Council's website
- Outcome: Close out Council's Reconciliation Action Plan 2015–2017 and Reconciliation Action Plan 2019–2020
Target: June 2025. |
PC2.4.1 - Abandoned and derelict houses project |
PC2.4 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
During the second quarter of 2024/25, the Abandoned and Derelict Houses Project draft report was developed and reviewed by the Community Safety Program Leader and the City Safety and Liveability Manager. An accompanying presentation was also prepared to facilitate engagement with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Councillors.
Staff briefed Councillors on the project at an Informal Council meeting in December 2024. As a final step prior to tabling the report at a future City Lifestyle Committee, further advice has been sought to manage risks, engagement with stakeholders and future ways of working to enable Council to effectively manage the issue.
The final report will be presented to a City Lifestyle Committee in early 2025. |
PC2.4.2 - Targeted local law reform to improve city amenity and ^public health and safety. |
PC2.4 |
June 2025 |
On Track |
A draft report seeking Council endorsement to progress law reform for Local Law No. 10 (Public Health) 1999 will be tabled at a future City Lifestyle Committee.
The report will seek support to undertake a detailed review of Local Law 10 (Public Health) 1999, as the local law that provides Council the ability to administer compliance and enforcement outcomes for breaches of public health, city amenity and public safety. |