Community & Culture
What we value
There is a strong sense of community pride and spirit across Palerang. The community is friendly, caring and accepting. We enjoy low crime rates and a safe environment in which to live and raise our families.
We have a strong tradition of volunteerism within our local RFS, SES and other organisations.
Our towns, villages and rural residential communities are focal points for social interaction with a wide range of community groups, venues and events.
We have a strong awareness of local heritage and history and a thriving arts and crafts community.
We appreciate the benefits of peaceful, quiet, rural living while valuing our close proximity to major cultural centres.
Priorities for the future
Palerang is experiencing significant population growth and demographic change. Our population is ageing and many of our young people are leaving. We need to maintain our community spirit and rural lifestyle.
Planning and provision of community facilities and services need to reflect this growth and change, and provide incentives to encourage employment and participation of young people within our community.
There are social issues for outlying communities in being able to access facilities and services readily.
The Palerang area needs effective police and emergency services.
There needs to be more comprehensive provision and distribution of community information.
Our goal
Our communities are safe, harmonious and connected, sustained by a spirit of involvement and a shared vision for our future.
Strategies |
| Provide support to community groups and organisations in identifying and accessing grants, sponsorships, funding and other resources for community capacity-building. |
| Facilitate stronger connections and interaction among people of all ages in our communities. |
| Recognise and support local volunteers and create increased opportunities for people to contribute to community wellbeing. |
| Build on and strengthen the community and cultural life of Palerang. |
| Ensure that there are locally available services and facilities to cater for people of all ages. |
| Enable information relevant to the Palerang community to be easily exchanged. |
| Ensure that community health and safety issues are identified and addressed. |
Indicators of success |
| The community views Palerang as a safe and healthy place to live for people of all ages. |
| There is greater support for elderly people to live in the local area. |
| There is an increase in the number of and attendance at community events. |
| There is an increase in the number of people actively contributing to public life in Palerang. |
| The incidence of crime and anti-social behaviour remains low across the Palerang area. |