Ready Communities / #SIITR24 - Support our host community further

Ready Macleay 2024

In 2024 the Ready Communities team conducted 13 public meetings with the Macleay community asking what the community would like to happen/change/enhance across five key themes agricultural communities, CBD activation, youth futures, and creative industries. This process identified over 70 initiatives, some of which are listed below. We invite the #SIITR24 community to indicate any of the initiatives they can support/have an interest in or would otherwise like to get involved with. Please indicate which initiatives you'd like to support and we will connect you with relevant information and stakeholders. Thank you !

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* 1. AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES

Workshops on natural capital and environmental assets

Support young farmers into the Agricultural industry

Mental health support for producers and agricultural community

Market garden and social enterprise opportunties

Create linkages between schools and agricultural industry

Events showcasing local produce

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* 2. How would you like to be involved?

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* 3. CBD Activation

Locally focused events

Improve condition of shops

Enhance windows in empty shops

Improve communication between local shop keepers and other stakeholders

Improve branding across community

Encourage pop up shops

Training for local retailers

Business support programs

Networking and social events for business owners

Shop local card

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* 4. How would you like to be involved?

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* 5. YOUTH FUTURES

Increase youth employment opportunities

Improve communication about support programs

Give more young people access to Council meetings

Amplify the voices of young people in decision making

Increase access to youth events

Attract large employers

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* 6. How would you like to be involved?

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* 7. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Live art installations throughout community

Communal art experiences

Performing arts

Conservatorium of music

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* 8. How would you like to be involved?

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* 9. HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Advocate for increased or improved public transport to increase access to housing

Provide a one-stop shop for housing support

Map the industry for supported living in the transition from home ownership and assisted living

Create a campaign to support downsizing and increase in over-50 gated communities

Establish a program to engage young people to rebuild burnt out houses

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* 10. How would you like to be involved?

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* 11. Please provide any addition comments and any other areas you would like to connect with the local Macleay community over the next 12 months.

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* 12. How can we contact you with further information?

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