CITY OF PALMERSTON
Community, Culture and Environment Committee Meeting
To be held in the Council Chambers, Civic Plaza, Palmerston
On Wednesday, 6 May 2015 at 8:30am
AGENDA
Audio Disclaimer
An audio recording of this meeting will be made for minute taking purposes as
authorised by City of Palmerston Policy MEE3 Recording of Meetings, available on
Council's Website.
1.
PRESENT
2.
APOLOGIES
ACCEPTANCE OF APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
3.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the minutes of the Community, Culture and Environment Committee
Meeting held on Wednesday, 1 April 2015, pages 128 to 132 be confirmed.
4.
QUESTIONS (WITHOUT DEBATE) FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
5.
QUESTIONS (WITHOUT DEBATE) FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS NOT BEEN
GIVEN
6.
PETITIONS
7.
DEPUTATIONS I PRESENTATIONS
8.
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
9.
REPORTS
9.1
9.2
9.3
City of Palmerston Conservation and Land Management Scholarship
- 2015 Recipient
CCE/0212
FlicNics Program 2015/16
CCE/0213
Community Safety Survey Workshop Outcomes
CCE/0214
9.4
Youth Update
10.
CORRESPONDENCE
11.
OTHERBUSINESS
12.
CONFIDENTIALREPORTS
CCE/0215
Nil
13.
Mark Spangler
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Any member of Council who may have a conflict of interest, or a possible
conflict of interest in regard to any item of business to be discussed at a
Council meeting or a Committee meeting should declare that conflict of
interest to enable Council to manage the conflict and resolve it in
accordance with its obligations under the Local Government Act and its
policies regarding the same.
ITEM NO.
9.1
City of Palmerston Conservation and
Management Scholarship - 2015 Recipient
FROM:
REPORT NUMBER:
MEETING DATE:
Land
Director of Technical Services
CCE/0212
6 May 2015
Municipal Plan:
3. Environment & Infrastructure
3.1 Environment Sustainability
3.1 We are committed to actively protecting and enhancing the environmental
assets and infrastructure of the City of Palmerston, while supporting local
businesses and industry in sustainable land use
Summary:
Council’s Environment and Climate Change Section of Technical Services provides a
report of events and actions on a monthly or bimonthly basis. This is to inform the
Mayor and Aldermen of activities, bring to attention matters of general interest and
provide response to matters that may have been to Council on a previous occasion.
Background:
The Environment and Climate Change area of Technical Services continues to
respond to a variety of queries, surveys, reports, activities and events and imitates
new opportunities to bring environmental priorities to the notice of those working within
the organisation and beyond in the community.
City of Palmerston Conservation and Land Management Scholarship
2015 Recipient:
At the Council Meeting 17 March 2015 (Reference 8/0635) a report was tabled in
relation to the City of Palmerston Conservation and Land Management Scholarship.
Council resolved from the information in the report that it would like to retain the
opportunity to have a Council representative on the Scholarship Selection Process.
The following was endorsed:
Moved:
Seconded:
1.
Alderman Shutt
Alderman Carter
THAT Council receives Report Number 8/0635.
CARRIED 8/1449–17/03/2015
Moved:
Seconded:
Alderman Shutt
Deputy Mayor Malone
2.
THAT Alderman McKinnon is the City of Palmerston
representative on the Charles Darwin University Selection
Panel for the 2015 City of Palmerston Conservation and
Land Management Scholarship.
CARRIED 8/1450–17/03/2015
Moved:
Seconded
3.
Alderman Shutt
Alderman Bunker
THAT the Chair of the
Environment Committee is
Council Representative on
Conservation and Land
Selection Panels.
Community, Culture and
nominated as the annual
future City of Palmerston
Management Scholarship
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8/1451–17/03/2015
There were two applicants who met all the eligibility criteria and were put forward to
the Scholarship Selection Panel for consideration. A Panel Pack provided by the
Scholarship Office to the four Panel Members provided the following A copy of the scholarship Terms and Conditions document (PDF).
A panel member’s recommendation form (Word Doc) for you to return your
recommendations.
A scholarship selection process (Word Doc) which explains more about the
applications, selection process and scoring scheme.
A scoring sheet (Excel Spreadsheet) for you to use to compare applicants if
you wish.
An applications folder which contains PDF copies of the applications.
Each students application has had an academic transcript of any CDU study they
have done added to their application.
If they have not yet completed any study with CDU they have been asked to provide
additional supporting materials which are on their application as a URL which can be
copied and pasted in any browser to view the attachments.
The deadline for the return of each Panel Member’s selected recipient was Friday 20
March 2015.
The outcome from the Panel’s deliberations, were conveyed to Council on 16 April by
the Scholarship Officer indicating that the successful 2015 City of Palmerston
Conservation and Land Management Scholarship recipient is:
Name: Miss Cassandra Louise Wardrop
Address: 32 Sibbald Crescent, WOODROFFE NT 0830
Council will recall Miss Wardrop was the successful recipient of the 2014
Conservation and Land Management Scholarship and her 2015 Scholarship will
enable her to continue her studies to a higher degree.
His Worship the Mayor will receive a formal invitation from Charles Darwin University
shortly to attend the 2015 Scholarship Ceremony and Reception for the presentation
of Council’s Conservation and Land Management Scholarship to Miss Wardrop.
Date: Thursday 14 May 2015
Location: Mal Nairn Auditorium, Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus
Time: From 5.00 pm
Financial Implications:
Technical Services Annual Budget
Legislation / Policy:
Nil.
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT the Committee receives Report Number CCE/0212.
Recommending Officer: Mark Spangler, Director of Technical Services
Any queries on this report may be directed to Mark Spangler, Director of Technical
Services
on
telephone
(08)
8935
9958
or
email
[email protected].
Author: Pam Robinson, Environment and Climate Change Strategic Planner.
Schedule of Attachments:
Nil.
ITEM NO.
9.2
FROM:
REPORT NUMBER:
MEETING DATE:
FlicNics Program 2015/16
Director of Corporate and Community Services
CCE/0213
6 May 2015
Municipal Plan:
1. Community & Cultural Wellbeing
1.3 Arts and Culture
1.3 We are committed to the fostering and promotion of arts and culture within
our community, the awareness and promotion of our local history, and
advocacy for increased cultural resources
Summary:
This report provides an update of the Palmerston FlicNics program for 2015, including
a newly acquired movie trailer, and the newly formed Palmerston Film Interest Group
Background:
Flic Nics is a free movie under the stars, with a different movie displayed on a pop-up
outdoor theatre once each month during the Dry Season. In 2015 FlicNics aims to:
 Bring the Palmerston community together
 Strengthen family relationships
 Providing opportunities to instill a sense of community pride by participating in
local events
 Activating and promoting council spaces
 Building the capacity of Palmerston community group and residents
 Providing free community entertainment to our residents and visitors and
opportunities to meet new people in their community.
With excellent attendance and feedback in 2014, FlicNics aims to once again attract
a broad range of residents in 2015 with particular emphasis on children, young people
and families.
FlicNics 2015 will once again be held at Sanctuary Lakes as it was a popular location
and the infrastructure, layout and ambience creates a suitable location for this
program.
Gates open at 6:30pm with food and drinks available for purchase, with the movie
starting at 7pm. Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket or bean bag and may
bring their own picnic if they wish.
General:
The Palmerston Film Interest Group is in the initial stages of formation. The City of
Palmerston aims to support this group to follow their artistic aspirations whilst building
their capacity to deliver FlicNics and other similar events involving film. Council staff
will help facilitate confidence and relationships with members and help them link with
services and organisations to achieve their objectives.
The Palmerston Film Interest Group has held 3 meetings to date. Twelve people have
attended one or more of the meetings. The aim of the meetings to date has been to
capture the main reasons why members have joined the group and determine a focus
and direction for the group.
The majority of people have expressed that their main interest lies in film making and
film reviewing. Discussions are being held with Darwin Community Arts to provide the
expertise, equipment and opportunities to support and encourage this group.
The Palmerston Film Interest Group will be assisting City of Palmerston officers in the
setup, projection and pack down of the FlicNics equipment and have contributed to
the theme and choice of movie titles, giving them opportunity for ownership and
delivery of this year’s program and be involved in all elements of planning and
delivery.
During discussions at the latest meeting the Film Group decided that the films would
be themed around inspirational lead characters and/or messages.
Movies titles were chosen with a number of considerations including:
 targeting a range of ages from very young children to adolescents
 a mix of old and new
 a mix of animated and non-animated
 a gender balance of characters and themes
 consideration of the theme (inspirational characters or messages)
The following movies will be shown:
16 May:
13 June:
18 July:
15 August:
19 September:
31 October:
The Karate Kid (2010)
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Annie (1982)
How to Train your Dragon
Soul Surfer
Epic
After logistical problems in 2014 with the storage and transport of the portable outdoor
movie equipment, a purpose built trailer has been acquired for 2015. This will aid and
assist the film interest group and staff with the delivery of FlicNics and future
programs.
The new movie trailer is purpose built, sturdy, water proof and vermin proof. It
allows for City of Palmerston officers to easily store and transport the outdoor movie
equipment to Sanctuary Lakes. The design allows for easy unpacking and packing
with three access doors, a ramp, landing legs and various modifications for ease of
use. Stickers are currently being designed to cover three sides of the Trailer.
This year two community groups per evening event have been invited to fundraise
via food stalls, with a choice of:
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
Hot Food & Cold Drink stall (groups may use the City of Palmerston’s
Community BBQ Trailer if available)
Coffee, Cake and Popcorn stall.
Invitations for Expressions of Interest to hold a stall are currently being circulated
within the Palmerston community.
City of Palmerston’s Media Projects Officer will be responsible for the projection,
assisted by the City of Palmerston’s Community Development team and members of
the Palmerston Film Interest Group. City of Palmerston events, programs and news
will be promoted on the pop up screen prior to the showing of the main film.
FlicNics will be promoted via a range of mediums including flyers, posters, radio
advertising, Palmerston Sun advertising, schools, websites, Facebook, The Scoop
TV and via City of Palmerston networks.
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications for the 2014/15 FlicNics program as funds are
already allocated under the current Council budget. There are no financial
implications for the Movie Trailer as this has been acquired from the current Council
budget from the 2014/15 financial year.
This program operates across two financial years and a budget item has been
included in 2015/2016 budget for consideration.
Legislation / Policy:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
1.
THAT the Committee receives Report Number CCE/0213.
Recommending Officer:
Services
Ben Dornier, Director of Corporate and Community
Any queries on this report may be directed to Ben Dornier, Director of Corporate and
Community Services on telephone (08) 8935 9976 or email
[email protected].
Schedule of Attachments:
Attachment A: FlicNics Poster for 2015 Program
ATTACHMENT A
FREE monthly movie,
stars at Sanctuar y Lakes
under the
Bring your own chair, bean bag, cushion or picnic rug
May 16
The Karate Kid
JUNE 13
Kiki's Delivery
Service
JULY 18
GATES OPEN: 6:30pm
Annie
|
AUGUST 15
How to Train
your Dragon
Food & Drink Available
|
SEPTEMBER 19
Soul Surfer
Movie starts: 7pm
Alcohol Free Event | For more informatioN VISIT palmerston.nt.gov.au | phone 08 8935 9922
OCTOBER 31
EPIC
ITEM NO.
9.3
FROM:
REPORT NUMBER:
MEETING DATE:
Community Safety Survey Workshop Outcomes
Director of Corporate and Community Services
CCE/0214
6 May 2015
Municipal Plan:
1. Community & Cultural Wellbeing
1.2 Safe Communities
1.2 We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community
Summary:
This report presents the City of Palmerston Community Safety Survey Workshop
outcomes.
Background:
City of Palmerston engaged Insync Surveys to conduct a Community Safety Survey
during November 2014 to measure the views, perceptions and ideas of Palmerston
residents.
The objectives of the survey were to:
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Provide the community with the opportunity to communicate openly and
candidly with City of Palmerston regarding their feelings of safety for the first
time since 2006
Identify key safety issues for City of Palmerston residents
Explore perceptions of home safety, community safety and getting around
safely.
City of Palmerston residents were given the opportunity to participate in the survey
during November 2014. The survey was made available in telephone and online
formats.
The online version of the survey was hosted on the City of Palmerston’s website. It
was also emailed through newsletters and resident interest groups as well as shared
on Council’s Facebook page. The telephone survey was directed to residents of City
of Palmerston.
The Palmerston Safe Communities Committee participated in a priority setting
workshop to shape the committees focus into the future.
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General:
The workshop was held on the 16 April, undertaking a priority setting exercise, utilising
the qualitative and quantitative data collected from the Palmerston Community Safety
Survey.
As a result of the workshop three clear community safety priorities for the PSCC were
established, they are as follows:
1. Perceptions of Safety – Community Safety - Safe in Palmerston and Safe in
Neighbourhoods
2. Perceptions of Safety – Getting around safely – Feel safe being a pedestrian
3. Perceptions of Safety – Home Safety - Adequate safeguards nearby water,
fences
Future work of PSCC will involve the following:
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Developing objective(s) relating to each priority.
Identifying key stakeholders relevant to the three priorities.
Undertaking initial data mapping relating to each priority.
Establishing what PSCC members want to do to respond to the priorities and
commence addressing the objectives.
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications for the activities listed under the current Safe
Communities Program; funds are already allocated under the current Council budget
for 2014/2015 financial year.
Legislation / Policy:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT the Committee receives Report Number CCE/0214.
Recommending Officer:
Services
Ben Dornier, Director of Corporate and Community
Any queries on this report may be directed to Ben Dornier, Director of Corporate and
Community
Services
on
telephone
(08)
8935
9976
or
email
[email protected].
Schedule of Attachments:
NIL
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ITEM NO.
9.4
FROM:
REPORT NUMBER:
MEETING DATE:
Youth Update
Director of Corporate and Community Services
CCE/0215
6 May 2015
Municipal Plan:
1. Community & Cultural Wellbeing
1.1 Healthy Communities
1.1 We are committed to providing quality health and family support
services to our community
Summary:
This report provides the Community, Culture and Environment Committee with an
update of the youth portfolio over the last couple of months.
Background:
The City of Palmerston Youth Community Development Officer undertakes a range
of activities including advocacy, youth sector development and youth engagement.
The Youth Community Development Officer works to:
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Represent the rights and interests of young people, and the sector which
supports them, at local and regional levels
Promote the well-being of young Palmerston residents
Advance the participation of young people in the community
Support best practice in youth participation
Coordinate Youth Inspiring Palmerston – Youth Advisory Group (YIP)
Offer policy advice to government and other organisations on issues that
affect young people and the youth sector
Encourage and support coordination and cooperation within the
Palmerston youth sector
General:
This report provides the Community, Culture and Environment Committee with an
update of National Youth Week events that took place in Palmerston in April 2015.
Current highlights of the Youth portfolio include:
National Youth Week
National Youth Week is an annual event, held around April every year, nationally. In
the Northern Territory it has become the largest celebration of Youth, allowing young
people to get involved, have fun and participate in a range of activities and events.
National Youth Week took place this year from Friday 10 April until Sunday 19 April.
The two significant events involving the City of Palmerston for 2015 were the Race
around Palmerston and the Palmy Pool Party at the Palmerston Aquatic and
Lifestyle Centre. City of Palmerston received a $2,500 grant from the Office of Youth
Affairs to contribute towards this activity.
The Race Around Palmerston commenced on Friday 3 April and finished on
Thursday 16 April. The Race was designed to mobilise young people and show
them the great recreation opportunities available in Palmerston and introduce them
to the range of youth specific services that offer support in their community.
Feedback from the Race has been very positive with young people and parents
reporting that it was great that there was something to do during School Holidays, it
raised awareness of services and places in Palmerston that people stated they
weren’t previously aware of and it was lots of fun. The Race included activities
hosted by other services and these were also a great success.
The Palmy Pool Party took place on Friday 17 April from 5pm to 9pm at the
Palmerston Pool. This event served as the award ceremony for the Race Around
Palmerston and as a closing party for Youth Week activities in Palmerston. Activities
on the night included a jukebox, water rackety, a photo booth and a live musical
performance by Warlu Harris, a young beat boxer.
Various youth services hosted interactive stalls including smoothie bike and a
consultation table run by the Palmerston YIP group. About 300 young people and
families enjoyed the Pool Party, and the healthy food options sponsored by COPAL
and served by the Palmerston Lions Club. YIP members developed further skills
with the opportunity to MC the event and encourage young people through
consultation activities to tell them what young people want and need in their own
community.
The National Youth Week activities that were facilitated by City of Palmerston and
COPAL achieved a number of aims and objectives. A highlight in particular is the
collaboration between youth services in Palmerston, working effectively together, the
youth services supported each other’s programs and encouraged the young people
they work with or who attended their events to participate in all of the other activities.
YIP members built on or gained new skills in engagement with peers, consultation
with young people, public speaking and mentoring and leadership skills.
PARYS
The Palmerston and Rural Youth Services Network met on Tuesday 31 March. Please
find the minutes as an attachment.
Youth Inspiring Palmerston
The YIP group has been continuing to meet every 3 weeks. The group is currently
brainstorming ideas for projects and planning post Youth Week and will look at some
of the feedback received at the Pool Party.
Young people were asked: if you could have one wish for the Palmerston community
as a young person what would it be? There are a variety of answers including more
fun activities, more events, ice rink, more basketball courts and dance clubs.
School Holiday Program
The City of Palmerston has been successful in receiving $1,000 from the Office of
Youth Affairs for the June/July school holiday program. The School Holiday program
will be workshops focussing on skill development leading towards creative content in
a youth magazine.
Financial Implications:
Funds for the National Youth Week program has already been allocated under the
youth budget for 2014/2015 Financial year. A grant was secured through the Office
of Youth Affairs (NT Government) for $2,500 to support the National Youth Week
program.
Funds for the June/July school holiday program have also been allocated in the
2014/2015 operational budget including the $1,000 grant from the Office of Youth
Affairs.
Legislation / Policy:
Nil
RECOMMENDATION
1. THAT the Committee receives Report Number CCE/0215.
Recommending Officer:
Services
Ben Dornier, Director of Corporate and Community
Any queries on this report may be directed to Ben Dornier, Director of Corporate and
Community
Services
on
telephone
(08)
8935
9976
or
email
[email protected].
Schedule of Attachments:
Attachment A – PARYS Minutes, 31 March 2015
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF PALMERSTON
Palmerston and Rural Youth Services Network
Palmerston Library-Community Room
Tuesday 31st March 2015
1. PRESENT
Emma Edwards
Heidi Walsh
Marinke Chardon
Emily Zesers
Sue Seears
Samantha Cankett
Morgan Sabbith
Sam Heard
Clare
Meredith Saunders
Michael Goodrich
Melinda Schroeder
Gabby Hill
Saki Muller
Cassandra Wallace
Yianna Paterakis
Julia Bryan
Angelita Tagaro
Shane Ponter
Saskia Strange
Latesh
Zoey Kellaway
Sheryle Heavy
Megan Hensler
Nicki Petrou
Joanne Sangster
TEAM health
headspace
NAAJA
City of Palmerston
Neighbourhood Watch NT
Mission Australia
Office of Youth Affairs
Palmerston Super Clinic
Palmerston Super Clinic
The Smith Family
St Vincent de Paul Society
NTLAC
YMCA
YWCA Casy House
Anglicare NT
Catholic Care NT
DHS
DHS
Department of Education
Darwin Community Legal Service
Darwin Community Legal Service
Youthworx NT
Rosebery Middle School
Rosebery Middle School
Domestic Violence Strategy
Domestic Violence Strategy
2. APOLOGIES
Sharnie Roberts
Karen Wilson
Mark Farrow
Lorraine Paddick
Trudie Clarke
3. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 Approved: Sam Cankett
 Seconded: Heidi Walsh
4.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
4.1 Guest speakers
o Guest speaker suggestions always welcome.
o Presentation
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Nicki Petrou and Joanne Sangster presented on the NT Government
Domestic and Family Violence Reduction Strategy.
4.2 Training
o Drumbeat Training will be taking place on the 25th – 27th May. DRUMBEAT 3 Day
Training to facilitate the program with clients and drumbeat Quest – a new medium
to engage with young people who are disengaged. Contact Holy Oake in WA or
Drumbeat Quest – Yianna. Yianna to send Emily information to distribute to PARYS.
o Legal Aid and MYNT – Young Justice League – 10th and 11th April.
o Legal Aid Professional Development Training – Community Education 13th – 15th May
- Melinda to send the link for Emily to distribute.
4.3
City of Palmerston Community Directory
o A reminder that community groups (as well as businesses, clubs etc.) may list on the
Palmerston Online Community Directory and also upload events to display.
http://community.palmerston.nt.gov.au/ call Tess for assistance 8935 9929.
5. SECTOR UPDATES

Melinda Schroeder – NTLAC
o Family Law Publication is now available online.
o The legal aid helpline provides free legal advice, information and referral to anyone
with a legal problem. Call 1800 019 343.
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Yianna Paterakis- Catholic Care NT
o DAISY is facing uncertainty about future funding.
o DRUMBEAT 3 Day Training to facilitate the program with clients and drumbeat
Quest – a new medium to engage with young people who are disengaged. Contact
Holy Oake in WA or Drumbeat Quest – Yianna.
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Samantha Cankett – Mission Australia
o MA will be hosting Get Twisted event a part of Youth Week and the Race Around
Palmerston on Thursday 9th April.
o Mission Australia’s Annual Youth Survey is out again for 15 to 19 year olds.
o The service also has capacity for new referrals.
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Cassandra Wallace – Anglicare NT- YHOPP Case Manager
o Couch surfing 15th April is happening at the Parliament House Car Park – Bennett Street
from 10.30am to 3pm with the races starting at 12.
o Free sausage sizzle, activities and entertainment and information stalls.
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Emma Edwards – TEAMhealth
o FAYS no longer exists
o Emma is now the Team Leader of Community Mental Health.
o Lots of planning and development for the new program.
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Michael Goodrich – St Vincent de Paul Society
o Referrals open for Buddies Day for children 6 -12 years old. It is a fun day out once a
month on a Sunday run by young volunteers.
o There is also a flow on teen program.
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Meredith Saunders – The Smith Family
o Working with partner schools in Darwin, Palmerston, Tiwi Islands and Ramingining.
o Supporting a program for pregnant and parenting young women up to 17 years old. To
attend alternative education.
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Zoey Kellaway
o Youthworx NT will be having the Expo soon.
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Megan Hensler – Rosebery Middle School - Defence transition
o Currently working on ANZAC Day activities.
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Sheryle Heavy – Rosebery Middle School - Home Liaison
o Business as usual.
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Tanith and Erin – NTPFES
o Involved in the Copz vs Kidz Basketball Game for National Youth Week.
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Morgan Sabbith
o National Youth Week is from the 10-19 April.
o OYA has developed a National youth Week calendar available online on OYA
website. Merchandise for NYW events is also available. Contact Morgan to order
merchandise.
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Shane Ponter Department of education – Truancy Team
o Business as usual
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Sue Seears – Safety House Coordinator and Neighbourhood Watch
o ‘Mark Your Territory’ UV Marker Pen Project was hugely successful with launch.
1550 kits handed out and new stock will be coming in mid April and will be available
to collect at Police Stations soon.
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Sam Heard – Palmerston Super Clinic –GP
o Medical Student Project to assist engagement of Health Services with those
addressing behavioural issues in Palmerston.
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Clare – Medical Student at Palmerston Super Clinic
o Undertaking training in the Territory.
o Looking at having a Youth Community Engagement clinic in the future for health checks.
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Marinke Chardon – NAAJA Throughcare
o Business as usual
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Angelita and Julia – DHS – Centrelink
o Business as usual
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Saskia Strange – Darwin Community Legal Service
o 11th May – training for workers – identifying legal issues for clients
o Every Monday there is a drop in space for anyone with any law concerns at the
Palmerston Library Community Room.
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Lakesh – DCLS – Tenancy Solicitor
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o
Offers Community Legal Education
For more information go to www.dcls.org.au
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Gabby Hill – YMCA
o School Holiday Calendar is now open.
o The Drop in Centre will be open from 12 every day.
o There will be no boys/girls nights during the holidays.
o Disco happening on Friday 10th April from 7pm to 10pm. Centre will open at 3pm that
day.
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Saki Muller – YWCA Casy House
o Walk to raise awareness for youth homelessness on 18 April. Starting at Rapid Creek
footbridge around 9am and walking to Nightcliff jetty where there will be a fundraising
BBQ.
o Two rooms currently available at CASY House.
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Heidi – Headspace
o Busy with Youth Week including Couch Surfing and Race Around Palmerston.
o Client services team is short staffed for a few weeks as 2 staff are on leave.
o There is currently a waitlist.
o Youthspace (YAG) is looking for ATSI members – if you know any please talk to Sharnie.
o HYEPP Program has been given final approval and will roll out over 2015.
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Emily Zesers – City of Palmerston
o Working on National Youth Week - Race Around Palmerston.
6 NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Volatile Substance Misuse in Palmerston
6.2 National Youth Week
o Race Around Palmerston will be happening again.
o A number of organisations are on board.
o Headspace will be having an activity, Mission Australia will be having an activity and the
Copz vs Kidz will be on again.
o Couch Surfing is happening on Wednesday 17th April at Parliament House. Contact Bree at
Anglicare to register a team.
6.3 Youth Needs/Issues and gaps
o Discussion took place about sexual health education for young people.
6.4 Advocacy
o Emily to contact NTCOSS about media and advocacy.
7 CLOSURE
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Meeting closed at approximately 10.30am
8 NEXT MEETING
 Tuesday 12th May 2015 at 9am at the Palmerston Library Community Room.
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