Flinders Shire Community Services Action Plans

Community Service Action Plans

Following engagement with the community during 2023 through surveys, town meetings and pop up engagements, the Community Service Action Plan suite of documents were developed -

Library and Youth Development Action Plan
Arts, Culture and Heritage Action Plan
Tourism Action Plan

We are currently in the final stages of engagement prior to Council endoresement and are seeking the community's feedback on the Final Draft.

These can be viewed HERE

We look forward to your feedback.

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* 1. Arts, Culture and History Action Plan - Do you have any feedback on the Plan?

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* 2. Arts, Culture and History Action Plan - What do you feel are the most important priority areas listed in the Plan

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The provision of spaces and upgrading existing spaces for the community to engage, lead and foster ongoing activities in arts, culture, and heritage.	The provision of spaces and upgrading existing spaces for the community to engage, lead and foster ongoing activities in arts, culture, and heritage. High	The provision of spaces and upgrading existing spaces for the community to engage, lead and foster ongoing activities in arts, culture, and heritage.	The provision of spaces and upgrading existing spaces for the community to engage, lead and foster ongoing activities in arts, culture, and heritage. Medium	The provision of spaces and upgrading existing spaces for the community to engage, lead and foster ongoing activities in arts, culture, and heritage.	The provision of spaces and upgrading existing spaces for the community to engage, lead and foster ongoing activities in arts, culture, and heritage. Low
Ease and accessibility for Council owned assets for community led events, desired changes include upgrading of booking and administration process, opening hours and regular maintenance and checking of facilities to ensure spaces are safe and operational.	Ease and accessibility for Council owned assets for community led events, desired changes include upgrading of booking and administration process, opening hours and regular maintenance and checking of facilities to ensure spaces are safe and operational. High	Ease and accessibility for Council owned assets for community led events, desired changes include upgrading of booking and administration process, opening hours and regular maintenance and checking of facilities to ensure spaces are safe and operational.	Ease and accessibility for Council owned assets for community led events, desired changes include upgrading of booking and administration process, opening hours and regular maintenance and checking of facilities to ensure spaces are safe and operational. Medium	Ease and accessibility for Council owned assets for community led events, desired changes include upgrading of booking and administration process, opening hours and regular maintenance and checking of facilities to ensure spaces are safe and operational.	Ease and accessibility for Council owned assets for community led events, desired changes include upgrading of booking and administration process, opening hours and regular maintenance and checking of facilities to ensure spaces are safe and operational. Low
Encouraging community groups and events to utilise the Australian Date Tourism Warehouse (ATDW). This automatically feeds into the Visit Hughenden website as well as other tourism houses.	Encouraging community groups and events to utilise the Australian Date Tourism Warehouse (ATDW). This automatically feeds into the Visit Hughenden website as well as other tourism houses. High	Encouraging community groups and events to utilise the Australian Date Tourism Warehouse (ATDW). This automatically feeds into the Visit Hughenden website as well as other tourism houses.	Encouraging community groups and events to utilise the Australian Date Tourism Warehouse (ATDW). This automatically feeds into the Visit Hughenden website as well as other tourism houses. Medium	Encouraging community groups and events to utilise the Australian Date Tourism Warehouse (ATDW). This automatically feeds into the Visit Hughenden website as well as other tourism houses.	Encouraging community groups and events to utilise the Australian Date Tourism Warehouse (ATDW). This automatically feeds into the Visit Hughenden website as well as other tourism houses. Low
Leveraging and enhancing the Arts Advisory Group to champion community led artistic and cultural endeavours through information sharing, aiding, and partnering with local art activity.	Leveraging and enhancing the Arts Advisory Group to champion community led artistic and cultural endeavours through information sharing, aiding, and partnering with local art activity. High	Leveraging and enhancing the Arts Advisory Group to champion community led artistic and cultural endeavours through information sharing, aiding, and partnering with local art activity.	Leveraging and enhancing the Arts Advisory Group to champion community led artistic and cultural endeavours through information sharing, aiding, and partnering with local art activity. Medium	Leveraging and enhancing the Arts Advisory Group to champion community led artistic and cultural endeavours through information sharing, aiding, and partnering with local art activity.	Leveraging and enhancing the Arts Advisory Group to champion community led artistic and cultural endeavours through information sharing, aiding, and partnering with local art activity. Low
Encourage residents to seek out and apply for grants with the Regional Arts Development Fund and Arts QLD.	Encourage residents to seek out and apply for grants with the Regional Arts Development Fund and Arts QLD. High	Encourage residents to seek out and apply for grants with the Regional Arts Development Fund and Arts QLD.	Encourage residents to seek out and apply for grants with the Regional Arts Development Fund and Arts QLD. Medium	Encourage residents to seek out and apply for grants with the Regional Arts Development Fund and Arts QLD.	Encourage residents to seek out and apply for grants with the Regional Arts Development Fund and Arts QLD. Low
Develop a plan to consolidate heritage and archival material.	Develop a plan to consolidate heritage and archival material. High	Develop a plan to consolidate heritage and archival material.	Develop a plan to consolidate heritage and archival material. Medium	Develop a plan to consolidate heritage and archival material.	Develop a plan to consolidate heritage and archival material. Low
Continue to work with local indigenous groups to highlight and explore cultural ties to share with the community and create meaningful opportunities for exchange.	Continue to work with local indigenous groups to highlight and explore cultural ties to share with the community and create meaningful opportunities for exchange. High	Continue to work with local indigenous groups to highlight and explore cultural ties to share with the community and create meaningful opportunities for exchange.	Continue to work with local indigenous groups to highlight and explore cultural ties to share with the community and create meaningful opportunities for exchange. Medium	Continue to work with local indigenous groups to highlight and explore cultural ties to share with the community and create meaningful opportunities for exchange.	Continue to work with local indigenous groups to highlight and explore cultural ties to share with the community and create meaningful opportunities for exchange. Low

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* 3. Library and Youth Development Action Plan - Do you have any feedback on the Plan?

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* 4. Library and Youth Development Action Plan - How you rate the importance of each Big Idea for the Library

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Develop a plan for increasing library space or investing in a new location for the library to co-locate with the proposed country university centre.	Develop a plan for increasing library space or investing in a new location for the library to co-locate with the proposed country university centre. High	Develop a plan for increasing library space or investing in a new location for the library to co-locate with the proposed country university centre.	Develop a plan for increasing library space or investing in a new location for the library to co-locate with the proposed country university centre. Medium	Develop a plan for increasing library space or investing in a new location for the library to co-locate with the proposed country university centre.	Develop a plan for increasing library space or investing in a new location for the library to co-locate with the proposed country university centre. Low
Ongoing investment in library resources, equipment and increase program delivery and staff support. Suggestions included the upgrade and additional supply of technology offerings and range of books. Additionally, the community expressed a desire for library services to be delivered in the smaller communities such as Prairie and Torrens Creek.	Ongoing investment in library resources, equipment and increase program delivery and staff support. Suggestions included the upgrade and additional supply of technology offerings and range of books. Additionally, the community expressed a desire for library services to be delivered in the smaller communities such as Prairie and Torrens Creek. High	Ongoing investment in library resources, equipment and increase program delivery and staff support. Suggestions included the upgrade and additional supply of technology offerings and range of books. Additionally, the community expressed a desire for library services to be delivered in the smaller communities such as Prairie and Torrens Creek.	Ongoing investment in library resources, equipment and increase program delivery and staff support. Suggestions included the upgrade and additional supply of technology offerings and range of books. Additionally, the community expressed a desire for library services to be delivered in the smaller communities such as Prairie and Torrens Creek. Medium	Ongoing investment in library resources, equipment and increase program delivery and staff support. Suggestions included the upgrade and additional supply of technology offerings and range of books. Additionally, the community expressed a desire for library services to be delivered in the smaller communities such as Prairie and Torrens Creek.	Ongoing investment in library resources, equipment and increase program delivery and staff support. Suggestions included the upgrade and additional supply of technology offerings and range of books. Additionally, the community expressed a desire for library services to be delivered in the smaller communities such as Prairie and Torrens Creek. Low
Undergo a review of current events, engagements, and library services to align with current desire for new opportunities for diverse groups within the space available.	Undergo a review of current events, engagements, and library services to align with current desire for new opportunities for diverse groups within the space available. High	Undergo a review of current events, engagements, and library services to align with current desire for new opportunities for diverse groups within the space available.	Undergo a review of current events, engagements, and library services to align with current desire for new opportunities for diverse groups within the space available. Medium	Undergo a review of current events, engagements, and library services to align with current desire for new opportunities for diverse groups within the space available.	Undergo a review of current events, engagements, and library services to align with current desire for new opportunities for diverse groups within the space available. Low
Increase library communication to community about current events, resources, and plans via social media, e-newsletters, hard copy etc.	Increase library communication to community about current events, resources, and plans via social media, e-newsletters, hard copy etc. High	Increase library communication to community about current events, resources, and plans via social media, e-newsletters, hard copy etc.	Increase library communication to community about current events, resources, and plans via social media, e-newsletters, hard copy etc. Medium	Increase library communication to community about current events, resources, and plans via social media, e-newsletters, hard copy etc.	Increase library communication to community about current events, resources, and plans via social media, e-newsletters, hard copy etc. Low
Partner with community to develop outreach opportunities within the library space.	Partner with community to develop outreach opportunities within the library space. High	Partner with community to develop outreach opportunities within the library space.	Partner with community to develop outreach opportunities within the library space. Medium	Partner with community to develop outreach opportunities within the library space.	Partner with community to develop outreach opportunities within the library space. Low
Increased opportunity for towns to have access to mobile library services.	Increased opportunity for towns to have access to mobile library services. High	Increased opportunity for towns to have access to mobile library services.	Increased opportunity for towns to have access to mobile library services. Medium	Increased opportunity for towns to have access to mobile library services.	Increased opportunity for towns to have access to mobile library services. Low

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* 5. Library and Youth Development Action Plan - How you rate the importance of each Big Idea for Youth

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Providing pathways for volunteer and learning opportunities – partnering with local businesses to offer internships and encouraging local business to promote career pathways.	Providing pathways for volunteer and learning opportunities – partnering with local businesses to offer internships and encouraging local business to promote career pathways. High	Providing pathways for volunteer and learning opportunities – partnering with local businesses to offer internships and encouraging local business to promote career pathways.	Providing pathways for volunteer and learning opportunities – partnering with local businesses to offer internships and encouraging local business to promote career pathways. Medium	Providing pathways for volunteer and learning opportunities – partnering with local businesses to offer internships and encouraging local business to promote career pathways.	Providing pathways for volunteer and learning opportunities – partnering with local businesses to offer internships and encouraging local business to promote career pathways. Low
Upgrading community outdoor assets to more accessible, modern facilities (playgrounds, skate park, water bubblers, public toilets).	Upgrading community outdoor assets to more accessible, modern facilities (playgrounds, skate park, water bubblers, public toilets). High	Upgrading community outdoor assets to more accessible, modern facilities (playgrounds, skate park, water bubblers, public toilets).	Upgrading community outdoor assets to more accessible, modern facilities (playgrounds, skate park, water bubblers, public toilets). Medium	Upgrading community outdoor assets to more accessible, modern facilities (playgrounds, skate park, water bubblers, public toilets).	Upgrading community outdoor assets to more accessible, modern facilities (playgrounds, skate park, water bubblers, public toilets). Low
Seek funding for the development of a Country University Centre and communicate updates.	Seek funding for the development of a Country University Centre and communicate updates. High	Seek funding for the development of a Country University Centre and communicate updates.	Seek funding for the development of a Country University Centre and communicate updates. Medium	Seek funding for the development of a Country University Centre and communicate updates.	Seek funding for the development of a Country University Centre and communicate updates. Low
Partner with library and local businesses to introduce programs to engage Youth through learning, working and social opportunities such as digital music recording, gaming, social media.	Partner with library and local businesses to introduce programs to engage Youth through learning, working and social opportunities such as digital music recording, gaming, social media. High	Partner with library and local businesses to introduce programs to engage Youth through learning, working and social opportunities such as digital music recording, gaming, social media.	Partner with library and local businesses to introduce programs to engage Youth through learning, working and social opportunities such as digital music recording, gaming, social media. Medium	Partner with library and local businesses to introduce programs to engage Youth through learning, working and social opportunities such as digital music recording, gaming, social media.	Partner with library and local businesses to introduce programs to engage Youth through learning, working and social opportunities such as digital music recording, gaming, social media. Low
Improve access to transport through a community bus service for school-aged students	Improve access to transport through a community bus service for school-aged students High	Improve access to transport through a community bus service for school-aged students	Improve access to transport through a community bus service for school-aged students Medium	Improve access to transport through a community bus service for school-aged students	Improve access to transport through a community bus service for school-aged students Low
Establish a Youth Council to ensure community youth has a voice within the region, offering an opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and engage with their community.	Establish a Youth Council to ensure community youth has a voice within the region, offering an opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and engage with their community. High	Establish a Youth Council to ensure community youth has a voice within the region, offering an opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and engage with their community.	Establish a Youth Council to ensure community youth has a voice within the region, offering an opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and engage with their community. Medium	Establish a Youth Council to ensure community youth has a voice within the region, offering an opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and engage with their community.	Establish a Youth Council to ensure community youth has a voice within the region, offering an opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and engage with their community. Low

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* 6. Tourism Action Plan - Do you have any feedback on the Plan?

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* 7. Tourism Action Plan - How do you rate the importance of each Big Idea in the Plan?

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Develop accommodation options for visitors such as cabin style accommodation at the caravan park, and additional motel accommodation.	Develop accommodation options for visitors such as cabin style accommodation at the caravan park, and additional motel accommodation. High	Develop accommodation options for visitors such as cabin style accommodation at the caravan park, and additional motel accommodation.	Develop accommodation options for visitors such as cabin style accommodation at the caravan park, and additional motel accommodation. Medium	Develop accommodation options for visitors such as cabin style accommodation at the caravan park, and additional motel accommodation.	Develop accommodation options for visitors such as cabin style accommodation at the caravan park, and additional motel accommodation. Low
Develop more Agri-tourism opportunities such as farmstays, property tours, regional restaurants featuring local produce.	Develop more Agri-tourism opportunities such as farmstays, property tours, regional restaurants featuring local produce. High	Develop more Agri-tourism opportunities such as farmstays, property tours, regional restaurants featuring local produce.	Develop more Agri-tourism opportunities such as farmstays, property tours, regional restaurants featuring local produce. Medium	Develop more Agri-tourism opportunities such as farmstays, property tours, regional restaurants featuring local produce.	Develop more Agri-tourism opportunities such as farmstays, property tours, regional restaurants featuring local produce. Low
Provide transport options to capture visitors who may fly in or need transportation around town such as hire company who may provide hire vehicles, or a limited taxi / ride share service.	Provide transport options to capture visitors who may fly in or need transportation around town such as hire company who may provide hire vehicles, or a limited taxi / ride share service. High	Provide transport options to capture visitors who may fly in or need transportation around town such as hire company who may provide hire vehicles, or a limited taxi / ride share service.	Provide transport options to capture visitors who may fly in or need transportation around town such as hire company who may provide hire vehicles, or a limited taxi / ride share service. Medium	Provide transport options to capture visitors who may fly in or need transportation around town such as hire company who may provide hire vehicles, or a limited taxi / ride share service.	Provide transport options to capture visitors who may fly in or need transportation around town such as hire company who may provide hire vehicles, or a limited taxi / ride share service. Low
Seek business and private enterprise investment in tourism activities.	Seek business and private enterprise investment in tourism activities. High	Seek business and private enterprise investment in tourism activities.	Seek business and private enterprise investment in tourism activities. Medium	Seek business and private enterprise investment in tourism activities.	Seek business and private enterprise investment in tourism activities. Low
Town beautification and signage upgrade.	Town beautification and signage upgrade. High	Town beautification and signage upgrade.	Town beautification and signage upgrade. Medium	Town beautification and signage upgrade.	Town beautification and signage upgrade. Low
Consolidation of history and tourism assets to develop guided visitor information.	Consolidation of history and tourism assets to develop guided visitor information. High	Consolidation of history and tourism assets to develop guided visitor information.	Consolidation of history and tourism assets to develop guided visitor information. Medium	Consolidation of history and tourism assets to develop guided visitor information.	Consolidation of history and tourism assets to develop guided visitor information. Low