1. Welcome and Introductions

Bill Gale welcomed everyone

2. Minutes

• Draft Minutes of meetings held Tuesday 1^st February 2011 were accepted with amendments regarding the KRCRC response to the proposed changes to DHS service provision

Moved: Janeden Rivers

Seconded: Graham McErlain

3. Business Arising from last meeting:

• NIL

4. Correspondence

1. Michelle Dunscombe KR Community Group Directory (circulated previously)

Michelle is collating basic information from clubs and community groups across Kinglake Ranges for a local directory.  All clubs/groups can be involved if they wish to participate. She will be utilising Shire information and then extending as more information becomes available. There are approximately 68 groups in the area. Once finished hoping to add to a Kinglake website.

1. Hub Closure 16^th March (circulated previously)

Helen discussed the existing Hub staff for DHS will be closing on the 18^th March. Family Care will continue.

Andrew and Michael are the new Bushfire Support Workers.

1. VBRRA CRC Learning’s workshop 26^th March 10-3pm. (circulated) Greg discussed that any interested CRC’s can send 2 participants. The goal of the day will be for participants to share their learning by the preparation of a document that will be utilised by other communities who undergo natural disasters and need to go on the road to recovery. Deb Symons is facilitating. The day will also provide an opportunity to foster relationships with other communities, to increase potential of networking with each in an ongoing basis in the future.

The focus is on the constructive information that came out wanting to find out what worked, what advice would you give another community?

Bev commented that what the community wanted was that the government learn from what happened in Kinglake to prevent it from happening again.

VBAF key elements regarding grants process up to $30,000

The scholarship component is very specific and assists with

capacity – if a community needs to employ a community worker

to assist with community building. 2 year program through

FRRR.

1. Greg Ireton Tree & Banner (circulated).  Photos of the remembrance tree at the second anniversary. The tree is currently at Marysville it will be coming to the Kinglake RAC for a month – people will be able to write on the leaves.

1. Michelle Dunscombe Community Resource Assistant Position (circulated previously) Position doesn’t start until July. The position description will be written in June and the interview process will follow soon after. Community Directory has already started. Need to determine who will auspice this position. Suggestions include Centre Care or the Kinglake Ranges Foundation.  The Foundation has a board and they could manage the position. Still determining whether it will be a full time position for 12 months or part time for 2 years.

Motion: The KRCRC endorses the auspicing of this position through

the Kinglake Ranges Foundation.

1. David Garnock Extension of Loan of One FMG Laundry Unit (circulated) Toilets will be going and one of the laundry units will be staying

1. David Garnock Extension to Community Dining (circulated) until the end of June – Bill has spoken to community dining and by email with Dimitri from Shire re the continuance of community dining. The CRF funding may be available to redevelop the Village Kitchen. If they could no longer utilise the building for community dining they could utilise the Youth Facility.

Motion: Subject to the facility being available the KRCRC is

endorsing that community dining to continue in the facility until the

end of June.

Action:

Bill Gale is a definite participant

Still to confirm:

Bev Johns or Daryl Taylor

Please inform Bill of your intentions asap

Moved: Janeden

Seconded: Graham

Abstaining: Bev Johns

CARRIED.

Moved: Bev Johns

Seconded Graham McErlain

5. Business Arising

Nil

6. Presentation

Nil

7. VBRRA Report

Greg Ireton - Fire Recovery Unit, Coordinators. Will be circulated

8. MSC Report

Nil

9. Sub-Committee, CEC and CDO Reports

a. CEC Report - Kim Fawcus nil

b. MSC CDO Report – Buffy Leadbeater

Howard Paix is happy to attend April CRC.

The Pool feasibility will be discussed at a Shire briefing to be held tomorrow – 9^th March. The closing of the Pheasant Creek Fitness Centre may have an impact on this.

c. Subcommittee Reports

Economic Development

• Pheasant Creek Fitness Centre is closing on the 15^th April.

Motion: The KRCRC acknowledges the good work that the managers and the staff have contributed to the community.

• To assist with current local businesses Bill to invite to discuss at the next meeting. Greg to discuss with Jason

Youth

• The unveiling of the Rotary Plaque at Ellimatta went well. The kids are happy, and Rotary were well represented. New programs coming online shortly. Primary and High schools have committed to rock-ed, with teachers all having a PD re Rock-Ed. Bus has arrived so can now pick up and take home kids across the ranges

Environment

• People and Parks have visited. Bev commented that it does not feel as if the information provided from the Environment sub committee has been passed on. And it feels like they are starting again. Greg to discuss with Jane. Concerns rose that if the money had been given to the CRC then the projects may have been already completed. $250,000 was given to our area and $250,000 to Marysville. Concern over the money given to People and Parks for consultation and what it was used for Greg to confirm what amount this was.

Education

• Swinburne has visited and has offered to RPL anyone who has gained skills since the fires. This could be a widely recognised signpost for achievements for people who have emerged as leaders in the community. The RPL process will occur via conversation with Swinburne and any skills that have been recognised could contribute towards certificates. The plan is for times to be made available during both day and night to cater for everyone. This will be run by Swinburne but can be utilised by other universities and TAFE. Recognising any private courses as well.

Health and Wellbeing

• Meeting with all agencies prior to Christmas met well.

Re-Building committee

• Advisory meetings held with 7 chairs of the CRC. St Andrews and Strathewan are involved with Christmas Hill CRC being asked to join. $271,000 spread out over all CRC - two elements to the program to all share overall and for individual projects. Distributed on a notional CRC basis. Working together collectively to work on things that work in an overarching project for a 4 months program. Flowerdale – John Burgess is organising an overall proforma so every CRC are on the same format.

An example of what could be done is assisting kids transitioning from primary to high school.

Lesley / Darryl / Janeden would like to be involved in this. Bill to send out to all KRCRC members if interested send back.

• Memorial Reserve – PCG working on Memorial Reserve

Arts & Culture

• Nil to report

Sport & Recreation

• Nil to report

Communication

• Nil to report

Moved: Janeden

Seconded: Graham

CARRIED

Action: KRCRC to write to the management and staff to say thankyou for what they have done within the community.

10. General Business

1. a. Grant Applications and Acquittals

Community Recovery Fund

1. Scout Hall ceiling

Graham has the quote $16,670.00. KRCRC has previously approved that Graham complete the computations.

Motion: KRCRC endorse the CRF application to complete these works to the cost of $16,670.00.

Action: Colin and Michelle to complete the application and Bill to sign

and endorse immediately and forward to Shire.

2. Kinglake West Uniting Church applying for a Gathering Place Facilities Regeneration - requesting $16793.00

Motion: The KRCRC endorses the application of the Kinglake West Uniting Church for a Facilities Regeneration Project.

3. Project completion for the Wominjeka Theatre night over 3 nights with over 500 people attending.

Motion: The KRCRC endorses payment as per the acquittal tabled.

b. Auspice of Community Resource Assistant

See Correspondence for the endorsement of this position.

c. Roy Morgan Research Monies

• The monies were sitting in the holding account until the Kinglake Ranges Foundation was officially able to auspice the money.

Motion: The KRCRC supports that the monies are moved from the

Kinglake Men’s Shed Inc to the Kinglake Ranges Foundation as per

letter requested from Roy Morgan’s Research.

d. Islamic Community Project

• The Islamic community have said they would like to build a structure in Kinglake that the whole community can use. After community consultation and if the playground and BBQ can be moved they want to design and construct a structure for community use. They are hoping to have something to offer by the end of this week. They really want the Islamic Community to be engaged in this community. Alternate suggestion – the Lions Park?

1. Review of Anniversary

• Comments said that it was a lovely ceremony. The ferns that Janeden had collected to enhance the environment on the day have since been relocated around the RAC.

The day went under budget. Canvasses were displayed on the day. They were also displayed on Saturday, the Kinglake Village Kitchen will be opened for people to reflect on the day and other one will be held this Saturday from 9-12pm.

Lots of positive feedback and a letter from the Davey family who said they appreciated how the day was done.

1. CRC & CRF Budgets and CRC Member Expenses

• Budget of $9781 – does not include any wages or payments after the 24^th of February. Member expenses need to be in by the close of business 2^nd March.

Bill discussed with Jane Archbold that the spending of the monies may be extended for another 12 months. However the projects need to be locked in.

• Bev has put in a CRC reimbursement claim.

1. Public Information Nights / KFT Information Session with CBI / CD Speaker from WA

• Change of Date: for the Public Information Night CRC Forum Wednesday 16^th KFT reinforcing the importance of the KFT document. Andrew Manning has been contacted about the date. Has been advertised in the Mountain Monthly.

• Other Speakers Community Development Speaker when he is next over here to see if he is available.

• CBI – Nights – to confirm AECOM consultants completed the KFT Alexander and Marcus are now managing it.

18^th Feb – 8^th April – limited time for community information sessions Andrew Manning (DPCD) has been project managing and has agreed that he will be at the RAC 24^th March for a one to one question time 12- 6pm then a community forum to follow from 7pm. Community Forum will be a CBI led. With the assistance of DPCD. Also available on Saturday 26^th March 9.30am – 1pm

As CBI still had some funding they have put it towards ensuring these consultations are going to take place. The draft hasn’t been discussed at the DPCD. Best opportunity to have community feedback. Need to have your feedback based on the available plan. A final report will be completed based on this final consultant. The only role that CBI is playing is providing the avenue for these sessions.

Motion: That the KRCRC forward a letter regarding poor process, lack of consultation and project management to shire, DPCD, AECOM.

The KRCRC to also forward a letter to the organisation that makes the decision to complete the document.

1. h. Future Use of RAC and Community Village Kitchen

• Community Consultation will be held regarding future use.

i. Project Updates

Equestrian Facility Fund Raiser

Trying to organise a time to meet with Patrick Moriaty to discuss incorporating. Seven other meetings will be held so if you know any other groups who may be interested please let them know that this will be a general knowledge session. Further down may hold information sessions around grants etc.

Cultural and Community Facility

This facility is still on hold as Shire is continuing considerable discussion regarding this issue. Shire has indicated that they still want further information. Wanted a further business plan – we have an overall idea of what is required, it has been suggested that it is designed in stages so that it can be built as funds are available. Shire would like further community consultation and a survey has been (some time ago) sent out to the local community.  Looking for other avenues to progress this. DSE are prepared to project management. The KRF are prepared to manage on a day-to-day basis in association with community groups. One of the only projects to that will facilitate business growth / economic recovery.

Kinglake Ranges Foundation

The current Governor is the patron of the KR Foundation and they are currently looking for 3 external directors the KR Foundation will be run by community. Will be looking to have employees in the future – 3 funds – general purpose fund – to help charitable and groups in the community, cultural facility and caucus.

j. Building Community Wellness Locally

Program is about to commence and ideas are being sought.

k. Review of CRC Recovery Process – D Taylor (circulated previously)

• Needs to be a separate meeting March 17^th 7pm- 10pm.

l. Succession

• Only have 3 more meetings. Looking at different models – eg. Continue with the CRC, or KR Foundation for philanthropic issues etc.

COGA, Youth, Community Health and Wellbeing still to continue over the next 18 months.

Youth Group are managing well as are other groups so some things could be handed back.

What do we need to do before the CRC finishes up – back to fortnightly meetings as required to discuss the issues.

Vision statements, mission statements.

m. Other Business

• VBAF Advisory – Greg discussed the Advisory medium to long-term allocations $16Mfund for around 2 years.7 community representatives have been established around accessing funds and how the process works.

Advisory committee DCPD and FRR person to ensure things are linked in to all grants available. Terms of reference will come shortly

• Melbourne Uni Research – Beyond Bushfire Study – Anne Leadbeater has suggested that several community groups be involved. Bill will forward as information comes in. Kinder Network, Football club, Lions Rotary, Youth Group, KANDO, CRC etc.

• Doctors and Medical – Bev discussed that the King Parrot Ward Councillor had stated that a motion had already been made about where the location of the medical centre would be. Community were promised further consultation process and this has not occurred. CRC was informed that whoever was going to start up a private practice would decide where it would be placed. Council approved in principal construction on council lands a medical practice for permanent place and that they would be in charge of the facility and they would be able to charge an appropriate cost.

Motion: That the KRCRC write a letter to the Shire to say that the community consultation process regarding the placement of the Doctor’s surgery was not satisfactory and further consultation is required.

• Bushfire Appeals trust for Kinglake Foundation to receive a funding has been Knocked back – didn’t meet the guidelines

Moved: Janeden River

Seconded: Lesley Bebbington

CARRIED

Moved: Lesley Bebbington

Seconded: Janeden River

CARRIED

Abstained: Bev Johns

Moved: Janeden River

Seconded: Bev Johns

CARRIED

Moved: Daryl Taylor

Seconded: Graham McErlain

CARRIED

:Action: Darryl to confirm the speakers

.

Action: Darryl to draft and Bill to forward.

.

Moved: Bev Johns

Seconded: Graham McErlain

CARRIED

11. Next meeting:

KRCRC Meeting:

7.15pm, 12^th April 2011 RAC Kinglake

Community Public Meeting:

Meeting Closed

10.00pm

1. Welcome and Introductions

Bill Gale welcomed everyone

2. Minutes

• Draft Minutes of meetings held Tuesday 11^th January 2011 were accepted with amendments regarding the KRCRC response to the proposed changes to DHS service provision

Moved: Colin French

Seconded: Janeden Rivers

3. Business Arising from last meeting:

• NIL

4. Correspondence

1. Sally McDonald Re: Dr Sally Cockburn (circulated)

For the whole community on Sunday 20^th March

1. Howard Paix Memorial Survey Extension (circulated)

Extension granted on original survey

1. Cris Ruhr re Village Kitchens (circulated)

No decisions will be made until future use of the kitchen has been decided.

1. Brad Quilliam Future of Blue Scope Shed

1. Michelle Dunscombe Opening of KR Children’s Centre (circulated)

Bill has looked at the precinct, which includes the Kinder, Childcare and Primary School. Discussions between education department, MSC and the community re the facilitation of these services.

1. Roger Smith Dangerous road Crossing Bollygum (circulated) Discussion with Shire re that it is a VICRoads responsibility, discussing a crossing

1. Ben Hubbard Re: Laundry Units Kinglake Village (circulated) asking for an extension until the end of the year.

1. Damien Cocks MSC Signage (circulated)

1. Grace Daley Community Group Grants (circulated)

Kim Fawcus explained Greg has links to different areas to search for grants

5. Business Arising

NIL

6. Presentation

NIL

7. VBRRA Report

8. MSC Report

An extraordinary Shire meeting to be held on 9^th February to discuss the KFT (Kinglake, Flowerdale and Toolangi) plan and the Cultural & Community Facility

Motion: That the Shire be requested to move the meeting from Alexandra to Kinglake on the 9^th February.

Moved: Daryl Taylor, Seconded: Janeden Rivers

Action: Sarah Martin to pass this request onto Shire.

9. Sub-Committee, CEC and CDO Reports

a. CEC Report - Kim Fawkus

The State Government as part of its package for continued support for the bushfire affected areas is setting up the Bushfire Recovery Unit. This unit will have 3 ongoing CE roles funded till Dec 2012, as well as Rebuilding Advisers.

Kim will continue to be the conduit to other Government Departments.

The Fire Recovery Unit sits within RDV which now sits  within DCPD

b. Sarah Martin - MSC CDO

Community Recovery Fund

Gift to Yea – Beyond Age have been officially withdrawn their application and will now be funded by MSC. There is $2990 left in the Gift to Yea application once the Rob Gordon in Yea and Dance Project sessions have been acquitted.

Kim and Sarah to follow through with follow up for several grants.

c. Subcommittee Reports

Economic

Equestrian

Are planning to incorporate, however they have been asked to wait until they gone through the articles to incorporate with Patrick Moriaty.

Youth

Ellimatta has half a roof. The incorporation has been settled as Ellimatta Youth. Three positions will be interviewed for tomorrow.

A bus has been purchased for Ellimatta

Environment

Still waiting to hear from People in Parks as to whether they have received their money.

Education

There is still an ongoing investigation into post primary education options for Kinglake. This appears to be what the community wants and Mr. Frank Mars from VBRA mentioned that the department of Education are open to discussions re options for a P – 8.

The KRCRC needs to follow this up politically. Bev Johns expressed that she feels this is an issue that needs further consultation with the community.

Colin French stated that at the last meetings held regarding the issue of post primary education that it was raised as a priority and as such didn’t feel that it warranted further discussion as to whether this was a priority.

Janeden said that discussions had been held regarding Kinglake to be a potential for sub campus for Yea High School. Questions raised were how would this affect Yea High School? Previous minister Pike was open to further discussions re this option.

Graham asked that if government funding was to be approved how large does the population need to be to make it viable.

Janeden said that funding is determined by the benefit to the whole community not just student numbers. It was proposed that consultations are targeted at the 3 local primary schools to see where parents are planning on sending their children for Secondary School and to identify and how they would feel about a local Secondary School.

Daryl discussed the Alpine School for Marysville may or may not proceed.

Bev expressed the concern that the community did not want a secondary school if the cost to the community and way of life was too high. The KFT has continually said you can have a secondary school but it would be at a cost of subdivision.

KFT is going before MSC on the 9th if they agree and sign off then a 2-month consultation process will occur with the community. Facilitating discussion with presentations.

Goes to DCPC to run with.

Need to determine what direction the Govt is taking with this issue. Graham queried whether the shire at their meeting would alter the report being sent out, told the shire only to endorse but not change.

Other reports

Community On ground assistance project has been running since December. There are about 40 eligible clients on the books. Eligibility processes are in place to allow for transparency and data tracking. Volunteer coordinators have been employed. Please refer volunteers and jobs for volunteers to COGA. Admin staff are currently taking client details then follow up. Paid local casual employees then go out to complete the jobs. Skilled trades people are also employed for more complex accommodation issues

Meeting for Memorial Reserve funding has been clarified. The funding that has been made available is not as much as was initially requested. Therefore the design phase needs to be reviewed ensure new budgets are met.

Action: Bill to follow up

Action: Janeden to give briefing notes to Bill to follow up

10. General Business

a. Grant Applications and Acquittals

1. Sarah Martin KRCRC Gift to Yea Update- circulated

Still have money in the fund. $150,000 money will not be extended past 30^th June for final acquittal process

Colin proposed that the KRCRC put forward some ideas for funding to ensure that the greatest utilisation of the money for the community.

Graham McErlain Scout Hall Roof CRF Application (circulated previously) Application to follow.

1. Second Anniversary Event Planning – Utilising the community marquee to create a reflective space where people can come to do what they need to do on the day.

There will be a non denominational service 11am and 7pm

Tea and coffee will be available and artist has come on

board to create a reflective atmosphere.

Reflective garden in Kinglake West will be opening at 2pm

A range of councillors will be available to assist if anyone

requires help or assistance on the day. It was felt that

people are feeling raw at the moment.

1. c. Assisting in the flood Situation

1. d. Future Use of RAC and Community Village Kitchen

What funds remain with VBRAA to have shed fitted out? Also require adequate funding to move the playground to ensure the job can be completed appropriately.

1. e. Patrick Moriarty Dates with our community

Asking him to come to specific community groups such as    the Youth Group, Equestrian Group as they have changed the   articles re incorporations. If there are any other groups across the ranges that may require him to have a talk. Please let Bill know. Governance issues, grant making, structure of committees working with people on committees.

1. f. Building Community Wellness Locally

Meetings have taken place and a program will be put together for a 4 month period so it can be evaluated  - Whittlesea, Flowerdale, Kinglake Ranges, Toolangi and Strathewan

1. Daryl Taylor Notice of Various Agenda Items – circulated (not received)

PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENINGS

Meeting – Wednesday 16^th and Wednesday 23^rd February re Sustainable rebuilding. Build it back Green. The 16^th will be a film The Garbage Warrior as a prelude into the information session and discussion with Michael Reynolds on the 23^rd.

Timetable is required as a part of the funding guidelines several topics put forward for approval

• Sustainable housing – build it back green
• KFT and safer places
• Economic development
• Class Action – requires a balanced view regarding where it is up to, is it an opt in or opt out and what to do if you want to be a part of it.
• Health / Medical

Motion: That the KRCRC endorse in theory the above topics for Public Information Community Meetings to be held in 2011.

Kinglake Ranges TV

Film makers in Kinglake this project will continue to roll out through out FEB / March

Children’s and youth application

Recovery Review

5 months to go so far responses have been reactive to government bodies – if we could determine objectives prior to the end of June. Maybe have projects moving forward – Review where we are at what have we achieved where we are going.

Dedicate time specifically to discuss this issue at the next meeting

1. h. Project Updates

Cultural And Community Facility

A special meeting with MSC is to be held 9^th February to consider this project.

Kinglake Ranges Foundation

Kinglake Ranges Foundation is now registered and operational.

Meeting with MSC on the 9^th re the cultural and community facility. Asking Shire that the Foundation will run the Facility. If they will accept the land, an architect can then be employed to design and consultations can then occur.

DGR status will initially rest with FRRR.

Three funds will be established. One for the CCF, a General purpose Fund and a corpus, Money goes into corpus then only interest can be used. An application for a 3 for 1 Government Grant will be made once $100,000 is raised.

1. i. Other business

DHS proposal paper

Trying to have a conversation with Mary Woolridge Minister to have a cohesive service system. What information is required to have meaningful health data that can then be used to determine what is required in the Kinglake Ranges for the wellbeing of all residents.

1. To coordinate data collection
2. To have a paid position to collect and collate data
3. Service delivery partnership that can broker clear commitment for processes

What is the EFT? Communities’ priorities for better health services.

Discussion was held regarding various options and opinions on this subject.

Motion: The KRCRC endorses the DHS Bushfire Community Mental Health & Psycho Social Recovery Paper. Recommendations to DHS North Metro and Hume Region Office January 2011. Subject to proposed changes and final review.

NB. Addition to minutes as stated at the 8^th March  KRCRC meeting

-       The DHS final paper was not circulated to all KRCRC members prior to submission.

Kim to place on the agenda re what projects. Send in your ideas to be collated for next meeting to discuss

Action: Daryl to send information to Kim to be circulated.

Moved:

Seconded:

Action: KRCRC members to send on any suggested changes to Daryl for updating

Moved: Philip Szepe

Seconded: Colin French

Changes to minutes

Moved: Janeden Rivers

Seconded: Graham McErlain

11. Next meeting:

KRCRC Meeting:

7.15pm, 8^th March 2011 RAC Kinglake

Community Public Meeting:

Meeting Closed

9.00pm

1. Welcome and Introductions

Bill Gale welcomed everyone

2. Minutes

• Draft Minutes of meetings held Tuesday 26 October 2010, draft minutes Monday 8^th November 2010. As there was no quorum. The14^th December 2010 minutes are for information only. Minutes for October and November were accepted

Moved: Daryl Taylor Seconded: Colin French – October and November – No quorum for December

3. Business Arising from last meeting:

• NIL

4. Correspondence

1. Michele Braid update Easy Grants Subscription – circulated previously

1. Colin French MFB Station Officers Promotional Course – Circulated previously

This promotional course is a development program for groups of MFB Officers with a trade background. They are looking for a project to do here in Kinglake. Wanting to complete this project in the afternoon of the 3^rd May, all day on the 4^th, and the morning of the 5^th May. They are also providing $5000 to assist with whatever project is required.

1. Ian Dicker Service on Feb 6^th at Federation Square – circulated previously

1. Red Cross Consolidated Report – circulated

1. Red Cross Outreach Report – circulated previously

1. Steve Fleming KW Garden of Reflection Opening Invite on the 6^th at 2pm – circulated.

1. Greg Ireton Grant Program Application Guidelines, Social Innovation Grants – circulated previously

Insurance Line Volunteers – circulated. 45 people coming for half a day.

5. Business Arising

There will be 2 new Volunteer Coordinators for the Kinglake Ranges and Yarra Glenn. Their role will be to liaise with community groups to identify projects that need to be completed across the ranges. For example picking up sticks on a property / landscaping / painting. When an organisation makes contact and wants to volunteer their workforce for a team building activity, The Volunteer Coordinators will then match projects to the timeframes and abilities of the potential volunteers. Vicwide database assists in matching up jobs with volunteers – wanting to localise it.

Anniversary Day

An application will be made to the Shires Commemorative Funding it was discussed that there needs to be a low-key memorial day held for the local community.

Motion: KRCRC endorses an application to be made to the MSC Commemoration Funding for memorial day service to be organised for the local community for Monday 6^th February.

Action: Michelle Dunscombe to coordinate with Brad Quilliam, Janeden Rivers, Jody Thornycroft and Linda Hagger to assist.

6. Presentation

Jody Thornycroft –Community Peer Support Program

Kildonan is offering a Peer Mentoring Program. The aim is to provide people living within our community the skills, tools and resources to assist the wider community access services needed to support them in their recovery. They will also have input into designing a Peer Support Natural Disaster plan that can be implemented immediately after any future natural diasters. Health care professionals will provide the newly trained mentors with training, information sessions and support and personal mentoring.

Kildonan want to train 20 people of which they have currently have 9 enrolled. They will need to be available over 12 months and will only need to put aside 3 days for training everything will be coordinated via email and phone. The first training day will be held on the 5^th February.

Colleen – DHS

DHS Bushfire Case Management Program will be coming to an end in February 2011. DHS is currently researching what is required once case management finishes. At this stage they are planning to:

1. Continue with the phone line. The 1800 number where people can ask for help and be directed to the appropriate place. At least 50 people are calling per fortnight.

2. Short to medium term support. This can be either face to face or over the phone and will be available to assist with whatever is needed at the time. People will be able to reach out to the service by contacting the agency providing it.

3.The demand for case management has dropped off, however there are still people that require that level of support. The Salvation Army will continue to operate with 10 case managers at the moment. If the recovery worker positions for case management that currently provide individual support and community engagement are not required, then the positions will engage in community capacity building. DHS Hume Region is looking at putting in 6 positions for 16 months in this Region to start in March.

If the government endorses this, the communication of the existence of this service will be broad – once announced by the Minister. The 1800 number will be the easiest way to contact this service.

7. VBRRA Report

Greg Ireton report:

Ben Hubbard is finishing up at end of January and Pam White is coming on board to be the new CEO.

8. MSC Report

Sarah Martin CDO MSC

Commemoration Funding – The funding is available for events that are in the commemorative events or memorials that have no commercial benefit and are for all members of the community. The events must occur in the bushfire affected areas. February and March all tax invoices would need to be presented to council by 21^st March.

Do need an ABN if you apply for this funding.

Money may be used for Hire of facility, advertising, caterers, events managers

9. Sub-Committee, CEC and CDO Reports

CEC Report - Kim Fawcus

1. Laundry is closing in June 2011. It has been reported from the village residences that it is not a busy as it was and the toilets and showers are looking at being removed at the same time. KRCRC are requesting that the laundry stay opened until end of 2011.
2. There has been damage to the shade sales, and the cost to replace is substantial so they will not be replaced over the residences in the villages, as they will be going soon. Depending on when the laundry closes as to wether the shade sale is repaired.
3. SPQs (single persons quarters) removal is imminent community feedback re expressions of interest for purchase $5500 each, same price for removal.

Recommendation: that two be secured for community use. There has also been an expression of interest from the Wilderness Camp for the remaining 3. In the absence of further expressions of interest an early decision will be made.

Sarah Martin - MSC CDO

See above MSC Report

Youth

There have been instances of youths coming from other areas causing issues,

Motion: The KRCRC writes a letter to the Shire of Murrindindi in association with and to support Bollygum Park in becoming a Drug and Alcohol Free Area.

It was discussed that Bollygum does not have adequate lighting for children to utilise the skate ramp at night and for security. As the Kinglake Football Club has new ground lights it was mentioned that the KRCRC should discuss what they are doing with their old lights and that they may be able to donate them to Bollygum Park.

Motion: To further assist with increasing safety at Bollygum Park it is proposed that the KRCRC in association with and to support Bollygum investigate lights for the Skate Ramp at the park.

Moved: Janeden Rivers Seconded: Lesley Bebbington

Accepted

Action: Kim / Bill to write a letter of support to Shire.

Moved: Lesley Bebbington   Seconded: Brad Quilliam Accepted

Action: Kim / Bill to follow up with Kinglake Football Club

10. General Business

a. Grant Applications and Acquittals

1. Michele Braid KRCRC Gift to Yea

b.   Grace Daly KRCRC Gift to Yea - circulated

1. Rob Gordon to speak at the Yea Golf Course late February 2011- $1200

Motion: KRCRC approve the Rob Gordon acquittal of  $1,200 for reimbursement

2. Dance project $1790

Motion: KRCRC approve the funding for the Dance classes to be held in Yea as per minutes

3. Beyond Age - Images of Murrindindi $3000 to be held between Jan 22^nd - Feb. 11th

Arts Recovery project in partnership with the community house has already moved around the Shire and they are requesting it comes back for a longer time.

Motion: The KRCRC will not endorse this at this time.

Requesting further information who was involved, breakdown of the budget. Application will be approved via circulation.

1. Jason Gaffey Kinglake Cricket Club Grant Application. $5000. Twenty20 cricket tournament with cricket clubs from Marysville, Kinglake, Strathewan and Flowerdale – circulated

Motion: The KRCRC approve the Kinglake Cricket Club application for $5000 for the Twenty20 Cricket tournament.

1. Teesha Butler – $6391.50 Stay Connected Packs (Welcome Home) 500 packs for families moving into the area have been approved by the DCPD for the Shire to administer.

Motion: The KRCRC supports this application for $6391.50 for the Stay Connected Packs to be distributed to the local community.

1. Buffy Leadbeater - Rob Gordon – Acquittal to be circulated. $930.

Motion: The KRCRC approves the payment of $930 to

Rob Gordon

1. Buffy Leadbeater - Kindergarten Funfields Family Day was a success – tax invoice was supplied.

Motion: KRCRC approve the Kinglake Kindergarten

Funfields family day acquittal of $5,000 for reimbursement

to Funfields.

1. Graham McErlain Scout Hall Computations CRF Application.

Motion: That the CRF Application for the ceiling works for the Scout Hall be approved and lodged

1. Michele Braid – Paydirt Acquittal

Motion: The KRCRC approve the acquittal of the Paydirt to the value of $2727.07

1. Vicky Mann Kinglake Youth Group – Rock-ED has now been funded via alternative funding.

1. Vicky Mann KRNH Youth Wellbeing Art/Craft Workshops have now accessed alternative funding.

New Applications

1. KANDO:  Children and Youth application for research throughout 2011

Howard Paix from MSC has stated that the money must be expended and acquitted by 30th May because everything must be audited by end of June. Projects to be taken back to KANDO for discussion. Held over

2. Peri Urban: Take back to KANDO - held over.

COMMUNITY EVENTS FUNDING – Funds cannot be used for Fundraising purposes

1. Kinglake Radio wishes to hold a benefit to raise money for the QLD Flood victims. $3888

Greg Ireton reported that the KRCRC cannot approve the application to fund the Benefit for QLD Flood Victims as it does not meet the funding criteria.

Public Information nights for 2011

Daryl has suggested that the first Public information night be based on “Rebuilding in a zero carbon fashion” – build it back green. With world-renowned architect - Michael Reynolds February 23^rd.

It was also discussed that an itinerary of topics needs to be devised for the year.

1. b. Future Use of RAC and Community Village

There are currently 5 Single Persons Quarters (SPQ) available for sale. There is a proposal that is looking to utilise 2 of the Single Persons Quarters (SPQ) for storage for various community groups. For example to be used as a base for Berry Street who could store their materials there, or storage of the Arts Toolkit.

The playground is not on land owned by Shire – so the aim would be to move it up to the front and to the side of the RAC for community use. Then utilise the shade sales from the laundry for above the playground once it has been relocated. The Wooden Structure housing the BBQ to be similarly relocated.

Once the SPQ has been removed the area could be utilised for a car park or as a market venue.

Motion: That the KRCRC approve the recommendation for the previously mentioned proposals:

Use of Kitchen – There has been an expression of interest from several community groups wanting to utilise this facility. Eg. MM and Radio and Kinglake Ranges News to be all in one place by reconfiguring it to service community needs.

Looking into a variety of uses for the RAC as well.

Motion: The KRCRC is endorsing an expression of interest regarding the future planning of the reconfiguration of the kitchen for community use.

c. Project Updates

Updates were given on the Cultural And Community Facility and the formation of the Kinglake Ranges Community Foundation which was imminent.

1. Other Business Nil

Moved: Brad Quilliam                  Seconded: Daryl Taylor

Accepted

Moved: Janeden River Seconded: Lesley Bebbington / Accepted

c. Moved: Colin French

Seconded:  Lesley Bebbington

Accepted

d. Moved: Brad Quilliam

Seconded: Janeden Rivers

Accepted

e. Moved Colin French

Seconded Daryl Taylor

Accepted

f. Moved: Janeden Rivers

Seconded: Daryl Taylor

g. Moved: Lesley Bebbington

Seconded: Janeden Rivers

h. Moved Lesley Bebbington

Seconded: Colin French

Action: Daryl and Kim to meet to organise first Public Information meeting and to begin the topic itinerary for 2011.

Moved: Janeden Rivers

Seconded Lesley Bebbington

Accepted

Moved: Janeden Rivers

Seconded Lesley Bebbington

Accepted

11. Next meeting:

KRCRC Meeting:

7.15pm, 1^st February 2011 RAC Kinglake

Community Public Meeting:

Meeting Closed

9.45pm

1. Welcome and Introductions

Bill Gale welcomed everyone

2. Minutes

• Draft Minutes of meetings held Tuesday 26 October 2010, draft minutes Monday 8^th November held over as no quorum.

3. Business Arising

• NIL

4. Correspondence

1. Easy Grants subscription information passed on via Michele Braid – circulated
2. Kate Riddell sent a thankyou from the Firefoxes - circulated

1. Colin French MFB Station Officers Promotional Course – Circulated

1. Kim Maloney Building Permit Reimbursement – circulated

1. Kim Maloney VBAF Tertiary and Vocational Scholarships – circulated

1. Kim Maloney Financial Hardship and Accommodation Application – circulated.

5. Business Arising

NIL

6. Presentation

Report from Red Cross

Anne Hodgson and Kate Brady from the Red Cross gave a presentation on the outreach survey they completed across the Ranges. Some of the issues raised were unable to be addressed at the time.

Outreach with 3 locations; Kinglake West, Kinglake Central and Kinglake. Worked in conjunction with Mitchell Community Health, . Conversations took place with the local community regarding their current concerns. Some situations were unable to be addressed at the time such as clearing rubbish and dangerous wires. In some instances outreach workers were unable to find peoples’ houses or blocks.

In February there will be a Forum held with partner organizations they have worked with doing outreach.

They are funded until June 2012.

7. VBRRA Report

Greg Ireton report:

• There are still 30 Sound Relief DVD’s available from the Melbourne and Sydney concerts.
• Nina discussed that the small business support is replicating what has been already been outlined with primary producers still not a part of the focus.
• Daryl stated that Centrelink has a payment for drought relief. There is information regarding Farmers and Food producers wanting to study.

Action: Daryl to circulate

8. MSC Report

Buffy Leadbeater CDO MSC

• New team structure is as follows.
• Team Leader – Howard

KR, Toolangi and Castella – Sarah Martin

Yea, Strath Creek, Flowerdale – Michele Braid

Marysville Triangle – Mike Wesley

Support, Resourcing and CRF Acquittals – Grace Daley

• Marysville still to run their skills workshops in the New Year, Kinglake have another 7 to go.

The strategy will be to work with major groups such as the Neighbourhood House, Youth, and Equestrian specifically to get a better attendance at the workshops. They will be resourcing through the Hub.

• When positions become available MSC will utilise word of mouth, the internet and notice boards to ensure people are aware of potential employment opportunities.
• Discussion held regarding best way to circulate information to Seniors in the community.
• SMS Alert – will be an opt in service.
• CRC members to let Buffy know when acquittals come in

9. Sub-Committee, CEC and CDO Reports

Economic Development

Arts and Culture

Education

Health and Wellbeing

• The meeting to review with Health Agencies was successful and cleared up highlighted duplication. The mapping exercise continued.
• Community Wellbeing Survey results  are in

Youth

• Agencies have met to have a focus of working more collaboratively together.
• Wanting to form a group which has representation from each area to coordinate programs across the Ranges.
• Discussion around Youth Funding
• Allimatta trusses are up; Graham indicated the roof maybe up before Christmas, windows came on Thursday. Bad weather has caused some delays.

Environment

Sport and Recreation

Communication

Action: Buffy to circulate

10. General Business

a. Grant Applications and Acquittals

1. Michele Braid KRCRC Gift to Yea – circulated

1. Teesha Butler – Stay Connected Packs (Welcome Home) 500 packs for families moving into the area have been approved by the DCPD for the Shire to administer.
2. Rob Gordon – Kinder Acquittal to be circulated. $1200. Great Australian Bike Ride application knocked back.

1. Graham McErlain Scout Hall Soundproofing CRF Application – computations have been validated to be circulated.

1. Michele Braid Paydirt Acquittal to be recirculated.

1. Vicky Mann Youth Group Rock-Ed – KRNH has been working with Greg Donohue from Think Australia – who has trained 4 people from the KRNH for no cost - on a model of working with kids’ strengths and increasing their positive interactions. For the year 9 / 10s in the local area the workshops will run for 10 weeks with 3 Youth based and 1 for parents.

Application is for $19,712 for 4 workshops of 10 weeks. Pursuing mentoring in High Schools next year. There is also a focus on children transitioning from Primary to High School.

1. Vicky Mann KRNH – Youth Well Being Art / Craft Workshops. Discussion held regarding Youth Focused workshops partnering with Youth and KRNH. Application for $7600 Workshops to include: Beauty, Yoga, Cooking, Silverclay and Beading. KRCRC concerned that those workshops wouldn’t appeal to boys.

Sport Rec. Victoria has Zumba, boxing, skate event mountain biking on offer.

Bill has also placed with FRR and will follow up with Jo.

1. Daryl Taylor – KANDO Have several projects over a 12 month period. Wanting to partner with primary schools.

1. Kinglake Kinder FunFields Day was a great success 250 people attended with people from local Primary Schools and Early Learning Centre. Very positive day!

b. Project Updates

Equestrian Facility Fundraiser

• Meeting held Monday night $25,000 fro a feasibility and further $25,000 in required to complete it properly.

Cultural And Community Facility

• Presentation to Shire indicated positive feedback. Still waiting to see outcome after next Council meeting.

Kinglake Ranges Community Foundation

• Freehills are lawyers that will assist in this area. FRRR and Philanthropy Australia
• Course will help with a Company Limited by Guarantee listing. FRRR partnership.
• Cultural and Community Fund – broad / generic fund to assist funding requirements into the future.

c. CRC Succession Planning

d. Other Business

Action: Bill to circulate or leave at RAC for approval

Action: Application circulated.

Action: Application to be circulated.

Action: Daryl to circulate.

11. Next meeting:

KRCRC Meeting:

7.15pm, 11^h January 2011 RAC Kinglake

Community Public Meeting:

Meeting Closed

9.00pm