b'06 SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 The Great Eastern MailCommunity meetings next step in service reviewC OUNCILLORS willCentre, 1 Ruskin Street. services to more people, BACKGROUNDhost communityMayor Cr Mark Reevesin more locationsmeetings insaid Council has scheduledProviding additionalCouncil is required by the Paynesville, Omeo,the community meetingsservices to communitiesLocal Government Act Bairnsdale, Orbost, Lakesto provide an update onthat currently receive no2020 to deliver services Entrance and Mallacootathe completion of thelibrary services in accordance with the over the next fortnight asconsultation process, andProviding additionalservice principles in Part 5 the next step in the Eastoutline the proposed nextservices to the vulnerableSection 106 of the Act. ThisTaking up Gippsland Shire Councilsteps of the review. through the provision of anreview was undertaken Service Centre and LibraryAcross five weeks inexpanded mobile libraryfor the customer service Service Review. May and June, we offeredservice and library services toadaptive sportsCouncillors and staff willsignificant engagementNo change to centreassess whether services provide an update on theopportunities for theopening days are delivered in the most process, feedback receivedcommunity about this review.Some minor modificationsresponsible and sustainableArun parallel to traditional during the communityWe held six in-person andto centre operating hours physical disability consultation process, and thefour online communityCouncil services andmanner. The review alignsor other limitationsendeavours, but are modified proposed next steps. Thesemeetings and offered bothlibrary programs currentlywith the Councils serviceneednt keep youto support peoples specific meetings will be in-person at: hard-copy and online surveyoffered at all sites willreview policy. Objectives ofaway from health-boostingphysical abilities.Paynesville: Monday 19options, Cr Reeves said. remain in placethe review were: activities. Eventually, almost September, 56pm ServiceCouncillors were providedCouncil not subsidisingServices will reflectHealth guidelineseveryone will experience Centre Community Hall, 55with all feedback from theprivate organisations current and futurerecommend adults getsome kind of disability that Esplanade community meetings andResourcing to supplementcommunity needsat least 150 minutes perimpedes regular exercise, Omeo: Wednesdaysurvey. More than 170 peoplethe communicationbalanced against theweek of moderate-intensitywhether its mild arthritis, 21 September, 56pmattended the meetings, therechannels most used byresource capacity andaerobic exercise, or at least 75requiring a knee or hip Recreation Reserve, Parkwere 925 responses to thecommunity membersfinancial viability minutes of vigorous exercise.replacement, limited vision, Street survey, and Council haswhen interacting withLook for a balanceWhich activities you chooseor a more significant physical Bairnsdale: Mondayreceived four petitions. Council , which includesin service equity bydont matter as long as theydisability, says an associate 26 September, 34pmCouncillors have had theonline and phone identifying areas of over- get you moving. professor in physical Bairnsdale Library, 22opportunity to review allA 12-month trial period toservicing and under- But what if an injury,medicine and rehabilitation, Service Street data and feedback. We havemonitor community use. servicing across ourillness, health condition,and a former wheelchair Lakes Entrance: Mondayhad numerous sessions toBy reviewing how weentire council footprint disability, or even normalracer and Paralympic 26 September, 56pmdevelop recommendationsprovide our services we canAssess whether Councilaging makes being activemedallist. Mechanics Hall, 18for consideration at aincrease opportunities foris the most appropriatehard for you? In those cases,But today, because of Mechanics Street. future Council meeting.communities to engage withagency to deliver theadaptive sports could lend aadvanced technology and Mallacoota: ThursdayWe will outline theseus. This may include moreservice.much-needed hand. supportive infrastructure, 29 September, 121pmrecommendations to theregular visits, more time spentThe review does notAdaptive sports arepeople can find almost any Community Club Rooms,community at the sessions. in remote communities, andconsider the provision ofcompetitive or recreationalkind of sport or activity that Greer Street Recommendations consider: what services are providedvisitor information services,sports or activities for peopletakes into account their Orbost: Thursday 29Increased investment through our mobile library,which will be the subject ofwith disabilities or physicalabilities and helps themSeptember, 56pm ServiceProviding additionalCr Reeves said. a separate review. limitations. 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