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Report to the RegionNovember 2009

G21 is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations, working together to improve people’s lives in the Geelong Region.

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contents

About G21 Geelong Region Alliance 4

The G21 Geelong Region Plan 5

The G21 Pillars 6

2009 achievements 8

The issues 16

Prioritising the projects 20

Geelong Region Priority Projects 22

G21 Member Organisations 26

Report from the CEO & Chairperson 27

G21 Leadership 28

G21 Pillar members 29

Engaging the community 34

G21 Contacts 35

G21 is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations,

working together to improve people’s lives in the Geelong region.


about G21 Geelong Region alliance

G21 is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations, working together to improve people’s lives in the Geelong region.It is funded by the municipalities of Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe and Surf Coast, and is supported by members including government organisations, peak bodies, leading businesses, community organisations and statutory authorities.

An award winning model of regional community capacity building, G21 provides:

A forum to discuss “big picture” regional issues across interest groups •and municipalities, resulting in better coordinated research, consultation and planning.

Delivery of projects that benefit the region and cross municipal borders.•

A platform for the region to speak with one voice to all levels of government.•

G21 was established in 2002, when leaders of key regional organisations volunteered to lead “Pillar Groups” that would identify and deliver projects for the region. Twenty-four projects were identified as part of the G21 Geelong Region Strategy (2003). Nearly all of these projects have since been delivered or significantly advanced.

A “foundation project” of the first plan was a growth strategy for the region, looking towards 2050. The “G21 Geelong Region Plan” was launched by Premier Brumby in September 2007. The projects developed and supported by G21 have been acknowledged as key priorities in addressing the agreed objectives of the Plan.

More than 200 people are actively and regularly involved in G21 activities through participation in G21 pillar groups, task forces, working groups and sub-committees.

G21 is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations, working together to

improve people’s lives in the Geelong region.

The G21 Geelong Region Plan

The G21 Geelong Region Plan delivers a strategic framework upon which stakeholders can prioritise and measure the success of their regional projects against the agreed vision for the Geelong region, looking toward 2050.

It identifies and addresses the challenges the region will face in the areas of environment, settlement, land use, community strength and economy as well as the need for change in the way we make things happen.

The Plan represents the work and opinions of hundreds of people and organisations including G21 Councils, the State Government, peak bodies and environmental, community and business organisations of the region.

2006 Comprehensive range of regional data collected by G21 and specific studies commissioned, with the assistance of a number of State Government agencies as well as local government and private sector partners.

2007 Extensive consultation with stakeholders and the local community resulting in final Plan being endorsed by all five regional Councils and incorporated into their strategic planning.

2008 Subsequent implementation of the G21 Geelong Region Plan and carriage of priorities through pillar structure and membership, resulting in significant advancement of ten identified regional priority projects.

2009 A review was undertaken mid 2009 involving consultation with all levels and representatives of government, business and community sectors in the Geelong region. Although the review did not identify any new gaps since the analysis completed for the Plan, it did reveal that some priorities have altered due to environmental changes such as the Global Financial Crisis. The strengths, vulnerabilities and threats confirmed by the review have in turn generated opportunities that have given rise to sixteen new projects.

The Geelong Region Plan is a model for regional sustainable growth planning and

project implementation.


The G21 Pillars The G21 Pillars feature members with a depth of expertise, experience and influence in their specified areas of interest. See pages 20-25 for a list of current Pillar members.

The G21 Arts & Culture Pillar vision is to foster artistic creativity, cultural leadership and involvement, as well as recognition and utilisation of heritage assets by supporting regional efforts to:

Promote culture for all •through engaging the community;

Develop artists, ideas •and knowledge;

Build creative •industries;

Acknowledge, celebrate •and create places and spaces; and

Promote cultural •leadership.

2009 has seen the identification and development of five Pillar projects including Arts Event Co-ordination; Arts Directory; Arts & Culture Assets Register; Economic Benefits of Arts & Culture; and the Arts Precinct - a Geelong Region Priority Project.

2010 will see the further development of these projects and an increase in cross-pillar collaboration.

The G21 Economic Development Pillar works collaboratively to improve the prosperity of our citizens, by encouraging our region to become a globally significant competitor in industry sectors of high comparative advantage, generating and attracting skilled workers and business investment within a sustainable business environment. They support activities that grow current industry, foster new and emerging industry, build enabling infrastructure, develop a capable workforce and market the region.

Outcomes for 2009 included the establishment of the G21 Water Task Force, the G21 Regional Marketing Alliance, the G21 Agribusiness Forum and ICT Cluster as well as the delivery of a number of projects.

In 2010 the Pillar will focus on supporting these groups and projects, particularly the five Economic Development Geelong Region Priority Projects.

The G21 Education and Training Pillar vision is to work collaboratively to raise the profile of education and training as key drivers of the region’s economic and social prosperity.

Key aims are to:

link learning by improving the integration and networking within and between the education, training and employment sectors;

Value learning by developing a community culture which values lifelong learning; and

access learning by developing available and accessible learning opportunities.

In 2009, five projects were identified, prioritised and progressed including a Regional Workforce Development Strategy, the Victorian Bioscience Education Centre, Workforce and Skills Mapping and Data Collection and Regional Parent & Community Pathways Information Campaign.

Workforce Planning Public Forums held throughout the year helped to shape the development of the Career Development & Skills Service - a Geelong Region Priority Project.

The G21 Planning & Services Pillar will work collaboratively to integrate activities to ensure sustainable development of the Geelong region.

They support efforts to:

Collaborate to •monitor land supply throughout the Geelong region (Industrial & Residential)

Assess anticipated •climate change impacts on the region and co-ordinate planning response

Ensure strategic •regional infrastructure provision for designated growth areas of the Geelong region.

In 2009 the Pillar identified five projects for further development including the South-East Land Use Planning Review, Thompson’s Valley Irrigated Agriculture Project and three Geelong Region Priority Projects: the Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct Master Plan, the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area and the Strategic Regional Land Use Plan.

In 2010 the Pillar will focus on progressing these projects that identify opportunities for accommodating future urban growth in a sustainable way.

The G21 Health & Wellbeing Pillar seeks to position health and wellbeing as a central element to all regional planning processes and outcomes and focus on three key areas:

Priority areas of need, incorporating early years, disadvantaged communities, social inclusion, health workforce and infrastructure and health and wellbeing partnerships.

Future Directions, incorporating a preventative health strategy, chronic disease management and integrated health promotion.

System improvements, incorporating integrated planning frameworks, service co-ordination and the Regional Data Centre - a Geelong Region Priority Project.

In 2009 the pillar published the G21 Community Health & Wellbeing Profile and a Strategic Plan for 2009/12.

Other highlights included two Public Health Forums and significant progress in projects addressing refugee health and problem gambling.

The G21 Transport Pillar supports efforts to:

Grow the region’s •reputation, capability and capacity as the leading transport hub for S-E Australia;

Improve community •and visitor access to services, educational and vocational opportunities and lifestyle activities; and

Improve the amenity •and safety of transport infrastructure and reducing the environmental impact of transport activity.

2009 saw the delivery of a number of critical projects arising from the G21 Integrated Public Transport Strategy through the implementation of the Victorian Transport Plan, including major bus service improvements, railway station upgrades, more carriages and a Regional Rail Link.

In 2010 the pillar will focus on supporting transport Geelong Region Priority Projects as well as the development of a new public transport strategy that considers the implications of recent infrastructure improvements and the integrated planning of road, rail, port and airport connections.

The G21 Environment Pillar provides a forum for participating interest groups to discuss important regional sustainability and environmental issues, with a view to developing strategies and project plans to address them.

A new strategic direction has been established and a review of the assumptions that underpin Direction 1 of the G21 Geelong Region Plan has commenced.

The Pillar is also liaising with the Thinker in Residence Program with a view to conducting a one day workshop in 2010 on how the region might respond to climate change.

Because of the broad scope of the ‘environment’, related projects and activities occurring in a number of Pillars the Environment Pillar will increase cross-pillar collaboration to ensure that environmental aspects of major regional projects are receiving appropriate skilled advice.

Examples include the:Regional Land Use •StrategyAlternative Energy & •Carbon Capture projectPublic Transport •StrategySkills restructure and •life long learning.

The G21 Sport & Recreation Pillar focuses on fostering community wellbeing through participation and improving the capacity of sport and recreation assets (human, physical and natural) to respond to the regional community’s needs.

They support regional efforts to:

Develop organised •sports (through supporting the development of coaching, volunteers, club governance, etc.)

Link to the school •sector

Develop drought •resistant sporting facilities

Share knowledge•

In 2009 the Pillar identified and prioritised four key projects:

Drought Resistant Sport •Facilities

Recreational Trails •Network

Regional Soccer Hub•

School Sector Sports•

Activities in 2010 will centre around the delivery of these projects.

For more information about recent G21 Pillar and project activity, visit www.G21.com.au For more information about recent G21 Pillar and project activity, visit www.G21.com.au


G21 in action

Establish a sustainable marketing model for the Geelong region. •

The Regional Marketing Program demonstrated the viability of a collaborative co-ordinated campaign, which made more effective use of available marketing dollars.

Project partners contributed a combined total of $250,000 for the delivery of a multi-component marketing campaign in 2008-09. Project partners were Barwon Health, Central Geelong Marketing, Geelong Chamber of Commerce, Committee for Geelong, Deakin University, Geelong Otway Tourism, Gordon Institute of TAFE, GP Association of Geelong, Shell Australia, Target Australia, Transport Accident Commission, Victorian Regional Channels Authority, V/Line, the five G21 Councils and Regional Development Victoria.

The project was measured by pre and post campaign market research and included:

Promotional lift-outs targeting Melbourne audiences published in The Age•

A special edition of GT magazine published in the Geelong Advertiser on January 2, •2009, targeting both local audiences and holidaying Melbourne audiences.

Production and airing of a new Geelong region television commercial.•

A Guide to marketing the Geelong region.•

A campaign web site which attracted a record number of hits to the Geelong •Australia site.

A three year business plan for a continuing marketing alliance. •

In principle support for an ongoing regional marketing program has been offered by a number of current campaign partners who seek to continue a collaborative, cost efficient approach to regional marketing in 2010 and beyond.

March 2009 PRiNceS HiGHway weST DeclaReD a NaTioNal RoaD

The Federal Government declared the 62 kilometre section of the Princes Highway from Waurn Ponds to Colac in Victoria to be a road of national significance by making it a part of the National Land Transport Network (formerly known as Auslink) and eligible to receive funding provided by the Federal Government to Victoria to maintain the National Network.

The planned improvements to the highway followed an intensive campaign undertaken by the Princes Highway West Alliance of Local Government (PHWALG) that was launched by G21 two years ago. The campaign had already assisted in securing commitments from State and Federal Governments of $220M for the duplication of Princes Highway West from Waurn Ponds to Winchelsea. As an integral part of the Alliance, G21 member associations have actively supported the project as one of the top ten priorities for the region throughout the “fix it now” campaign.

2009 achievementsJanuary 2009 G21 iNTeGRaTeD Pubic TRaNSPoRT STRaTeGy DeliVeReD

The G21 Public Transport Advisory Group, the Transport Connections Project Steering Group and the G21 Transport Pillar celebrated positive outcomes for the Geelong region announced in the Victorian Transport Plan. The Plan recognised that the Geelong region is the fastest growing region in the State and addressed a number of the long term issues identified in the G21 Integrated Public Transport Strategy (2005) including:

A Regional Rail Link to increase the capacity of the system by taking V/Line trains •off standard Connex lines onto a dedicated regional line straight to Southern Cross. This will carry trains from Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong and allow the system to operate at its full design speed of 160kph. The main advantages will be consistency in timetabling and additional capacity allowing a doubling of frequency.

$80m in bus improvements around the region. The main components are the bus •interchange and recurrent funding for increased frequency of services and some new services.

$30m for station upgrades, particularly Marshall and South Geelong.•

Funding for more carriages and upgrades to the signalling system. •

An additional $10m for walking, cycling and rail trails and $7.5m for Local Road to •Markets through the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund.

February 2009G21 ReGioNal MaRkeTiNG PRoGRaM DeliVeReD

The third in a series of four “Geelong Region – The Best Place to Live” campaign lift-outs appeared in The Age on Sunday, February 22.

Fully implemented throughout 2009, the Regional Marketing Program was a G21 Priority Project that was designed to:

Attract and retain professional and skilled workers to the Geelong region.•

Attract business investment in existing and desired areas of competitive advantage •in the Geelong region.

Support the transition of the manufacturing industry in the Geelong region.•

Counter any negative perceptions of central Geelong by promoting it as a vibrant •regional service centre and major Australian city.


Led by the City of Greater Geelong, the ICT cluster aims to position Geelong as a major ICT precinct in Victoria by taking a collaborative approach to major projects and attracting new business to the Geelong region. It will serve as a lobby group and a business association that provides ICT links to education and industry partners. Members of the cluster include The City of Greater Geelong, Gordon Institute of TAFE, Deakin University, Neighbourhood Cable, Surf Coast Shire, Fox Digital Web, Radiant Systems Asia Pacific Pty and Express Promotions Australia Pty Ltd.

May 2009 New G21 web SiTe lauNcHeD

The new G21 web site is launched featuring news and resources from G21 and each of the eight G21 Pillars as well as an extensive regional resource library, live weather and news feeds, an expanded regional resource library of reports, maps, images, plans, submissions and the like. The site goes on to attract about 1,000,000 hits in its first six months of operation.

FuNDiNG FoR aRTS PReciNcT - a GeeloNG ReGioN PRioRiTy PRoJecT

The State Government announced $3 million towards the first stage of the Geelong Performing Arts precinct redevelopment which includes the refurbishment of the Ford Theatre. This follows on from the $7.9 million committed in the 2008 State Budget.

STaTe SuPPoRT FoR TouRiSM TRailS - a GeeloNG ReGioN PRioRiTy PRoJecT

Tourism Victoria and Regional Development Victoria are supportive of proposals for the funding of capital works for priority regional pathways / track projects that deliver clear economic and liveability outcomes. The Victorian budget included a “new Surf Coast walk cycling trail from Torquay to Aireys Inlet” .

GRaNT FoR caReeR DeVeloPMeNT & SkillS SeRVice

The second phase of the Career Development and Skills Service (CDSS) plan is funded with a $50,000 grant from the Innovative Regions Centre (IRC).

A Geelong Region Priority Project, the CDSS is designed to provide an accessible, comprehensive and seamless service for workers, job seekers and employers, the CDSS aims to co-locate existing Federal, State and community career and skills service providers in one easy-to-access location, with outreach support and virtual access. This arrangement will make a real difference to those affected by industry transition.

FuNDiNG coNFiRMeD FoR iRc PRoJecTS

In addition to the CDSS, two other G21 Innovative Region Centre (IRC) project submissions were successful in attracting funding. They were an Engineering Cluster (auspice - Geelong Manufacturing Council) and an Innovation & Commercialisation Network for Industry SMEs (auspice - the Geelong Manufacturing Council).

april 2009 G21 woRkFoRce PlaNNiNG FoRuMS

A public forum held on April 1 attracted more than 70 representatives from industry, peak bodies, unions, education and training organisations to discuss the impacts of the global downturn in the Geelong region, with a particular focus on jobs and industry capacity.

Attendees were presented with information outlining the current strengths and vulnerabilities of Geelong region industries, along with confronting information regarding the number of people employed in industry sectors that are considered to be at risk in the current economic environment. The outcomes from the forum helped shape the final scope of the Career Development and Skills Service - a Geelong Region Priority Project.

GeeloNG RiNG RoaD oPPoRTuNiTieS STuDy coMPleTeD

The Economic & Land Use Impacts of the Geelong Ring Road (2009) examines likely growth areas as a result of the development of the Ring Road and the duplication and upgrade of Princes Highway West. Funded by the City of Greater Geelong, G21, the Committee for Geelong and RDV, the report will inform Council and agency planning processes for services and infrastructure and shows how the Ring Road and Princes Highway Upgrade are expected to increase the region’s population, industry and employment opportunities, and how this is likely to impact on the region’s land use requirements. It presents specific recommendations on how the region can make the most of the opportunities that these important pieces of infrastructure present.

G21 ReGioNal waTeR SecuRiTy STuDy ReleaSeD

The first stage of the Geelong Region Priority Project “Secure Water Program” is completed with the public release of the G21 Secure Water for Economic Development Study (2009). Led by Golden Plains Shire, the report concentrates on areas that are not connected to the mains supply and examines ideas such as using recycled water or local processing of saline groundwater. It examines not just technical feasibility but also financial and regulatory issues that must be overcome in order to provide a co-ordinated region-wide approach to water security. The report also identified the complicated water responsibility structure as a major challenge and led to the establishment of the G21 Water Task Force in May 2009.

icT cluSTeR eSTabliSHeD Following the G21 Telecommunications Need Assessment (2005) and the subsequent G21 ICT opportunities study (2008), the State Government has provided $100,000 over two years to establish and support an ICT Cluster for the Geelong region.

2009 achievements


august 2009 $10MillioN booST FoR RecycleD waTeR

The Federal Government approves $10 million in funding for the water treatment plant at Black Rock. The announcement follows completion of a detailed business case by Barwon Water and marks a major advance in addressing water security issues in the Geelong region.

The $38 million plant will produce Class A recycled water for the Armstrong Creek and Torquay areas. This will reduce pressure on potable water supply by providing an alternative water source for uses such as toilet flushing and irrigation of parkland and recreational space.

The plant can also provide low-salinity recycled water for agriculture, addressing an urgent requirement outlined in the recent G21 Secure Water Studies.

Water Security was a Geelong Region Priority Project (2008-09).

New GeeloNG ReGioN TeleViSioN coMMeRcial aiRS oN cHaNNel 9

A key component of the $250,000 Regional Marketing Program - a G21 Priority Project (2008-09), the commercial was designed to appeal to young Melbourne professionals, and showcases the lifestyle choices, education and knowledge career opportunities available in the Geelong region.

The 30 second commercial follows a day in the life of a young biotech professional whose work and family activities span a large part of the region. It was promoted on partner web sites and provided on DVD for use at trade shows and conferences. The commercial extends the theme established in “The Best Place to Live” inserts that appeared in The Age earlier in the year.

September 2009 GeeloNG ReGioN PRioRiTy PRoJecTS aNNouNceD

G21 announced the Geelong Region Priority Projects to be presented to State and Federal Governments prior to the development of their 2010-11 budgets. The exercise involved hundreds of people across the G21 region.

Over several months the eight G21 Pillars reviewed the status of existing projects, identified and assessed new issues and nominated those projects that should be considered for “Priority Project” status to the Board.

Projects identified as Geelong Region Priority Projects were:

Addressing disadvantage (starting with Corio/Norlane), Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct, Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area, Arts Precinct, Avalon Airport - including International Terminal, Career Development & Skills Service, Regional Data Centre,

G21 aGRibuSiNeSS FoRuM eSTabliSHeD

Like other successful G21 clusters, the new G21 Agribusiness Forum is driven by industry and will deliver benefits underpinned by profitability, viability and strengthened growth prospects for associated industries. Current members of the cluster include representatives from various privately owned enterprises which include viticulture, hydroponics, feedlot and stock feed farmers as well as financier, consultants and Local and State Government representatives.

June 2009 G21 iNPuT To THe STaTe GoVT’S ReGioNal STRaTeGic PlaNNiNG iNiTiaTiVe

As the State Government’s Regional Strategic Planning Initiative (RSPI) framework will guide State Government policy and funding, it was vital that G21 ensured that our major issues are documented and included. Activities included:

Review of the G21 Geelong Region PlanA review of the G21 Plan was undertaken to consider any issues that have arisen since it was published. Issues such as climate change initiatives and the global financial crisis figured prominently. This work did not identify any major gaps in our Plan.

consultation with G21 Pillars and councilsEach of the G21 Pillars identified its top priorities and the G21 Councils have set out theirs in their plans and budgets. G21 hosted a workshop forum for local Councillors on June 10 with Minister Neville and staff from the Ministerial Task Force driving the work.

Submission of regional priorities to the State GovernmentThe above events and sources contributed to G21’s submission of high level issues made on behalf of the region on June 30.

July 2009 G21 aFFoRDable HouSiNG TaSk FoRce RecoMMeNDS Hca

Following an extensive tender process, the G21 Affordable Housing Task Force recommended Housing Choices Australia (HCA) as the region’s preferred Housing Association. From their Geelong based office, HCA will provide responsive and personal tenancy and property management services assisted by introductions, links and relationships provided by members of the Task Force. They will focus on the expansion of affordable housing within the G21 region to meet the needs of the various communities including students, the aged, low wage earners and seasonal workers as well as those reliant on statutory incomes.

2009 achievements


G21 HealTH & wellbeiNG Public FoRuMS aND MaSTeR claSSeS

Public forums hosted by G21 Health & Wellbeing Pillar in partnership with Deakin University, the Department of Health and Department of Human Services attract more than 150 community CEO’s, business leaders, decision makers, academics and members of the public over two nights.

The first forum and master class asked “How do we have a healthy and wealthy community?” while the second forum and master class was titled “Looking at the future impacts on child health and wellbeing in our community” and looked at the region’s instances of entrenched disadvantage. Key note speakers were Professor Rob Moodie, Mr Bernie Geary, Victoria’s Child Safety Commissioner and Dr Mark Kennedy.

November 2009 G21 PaRTiciPaTeS iN GeeloNG ReGioN DeleGaTioN To caNbeRRa

Representatives from G21, the Committee for Geelong and the City of Greater Geelong presented some of the Geelong region’s key priority projects to senior members of the Rudd Government in Canberra. The delegation, which also included representatives from the Geelong Football Club, Deakin University, Avalon Airport and the GP Association of Geelong, addressed major community and economic needs that will support the region’s population as it continues to grow strongly.

G21 PReSeNTS PRioRiTy PRoJecTS To STaTe GoVeRNMeNT iDc

G21 representatives formally present the Geelong Region Priority Projects for the consideration of the State Government Interdepartmental Committee (IDC).

The IDC is chaired by Professor Peter Dawkins, Secretary of the Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and includes senior representatives from a range of Victorian Government agencies.

Initial feedback at the meeting was very positive with several IDC members commending the project development process and level of collaboration in the Geelong region. G21 will monitor and support the implementation of these priority projects with a variety of activities in 2010.

G21 cHaiRPeRSoN aNNouNceD aS co-DePuTy cHaiR oF RDa

G21 Chairperson, Ed Coppe was appointed alongside the Committee for Geelong’s Executive Director, Peter Dorling as Co-Deputy Chairs of the Barwon South West Regional Development Australia committee. G21 endorse this Australian Government initiative to establish networks throughout the nation and provide a strategic framework for economic growth in each region. Developing a group to provide knowledgeable advice on their region to State and Federal Governments is vital and G21 will play a key role in informing and disseminating information from the RDA in our region in 2010.

Convention and Exhibition Centre, Geelong Marine Industry Project, Geelong Ring Road Connections, Australian Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Princes Hwy West Upgrades, Strategic Regional Land Use Plan, Heales Road Industrial Estate, Transport links to Melbourne, Victorian Bioscience Education Centre.

G21 caReeR DeVeloPMeNT & SkillS SeRVice PlaNNiNG FoRuM

The G21 Career Development & Skills Service Planning Forum held at The Arena on Tuesday, 1 September attracted around 60 people who provided useful data and established a cross sector working group.

The G21 Career Development and Skills Service (CDSS) is a Geelong Region Priority Project designed to more effectively integrate the service delivery agencies involved in offering workforce development and careers assistance to employers and job seekers in the Geelong region. It will improve access to information and services for school leavers and other young people needing careers information in order to make suitable subject choices; the parents of these young people; and those who are unemployed or at risk of becoming unemployed.

The CDSS planning forum was designed to bring together a wide range of agencies involved in the delivery of these services so that agreement can be reached on how best to implement the integrated delivery model. Since the forum, the working group has met and further developed the staged establishment of the CDSS.

october 2009 G21 HealTH & wellbeiNG coMMuNiTy PRoFile lauNcHeD

Professor Rob Moodie officially launches the new G21 Health and Wellbeing Community Profile, noting that it will prove to be influential evidence for future service and community planning in the region. The Profile is available either online or in print and brings together for the first time latest available Geelong region data on:

community capacity (including population growth, age and structure)•

socio economic factors (including employment, unemployment and education •statistics, early life measures, the impacts of stress, social support & connection, access to transport and food, and addiction issues)

environmental factors (such as water use, reuse, pricing and storage, air quality •and climate change impacts)

health behaviours (including rates of obesity, family violence, workplace injuries, •hospital admissions, mental health issues, drug and alcohol related issues)

health status (including dental health, prevalence of chronic disease, life •expectancy and causes of death).

2009 achievements


G21 in action

The issuesA priority setting process was undertaken mid 2009 involving consultation with all levels and representatives of government, business and community sectors in the Geelong region. Although the review did not identify any new gaps since the analysis completed for the G21 Geelong Region Plan (2007), it did reveal that some priorities have altered due to environmental changes such as the Global Financial Crisis. The strengths, vulnerabilities and threats confirmed by the review have in turn generated opportunities that have given rise to new projects.

For simplicity, the high order issues are presented here in brief detail. The Geelong Region Priority Projects that have been developed in response follow from page 20.

StrengthsDeakiN uNiVeRSiTy & THe GoRDoN iNSTiTuTe oF TaFe

The presence of Deakin and the Gordon not only provides education opportunities for our community, but is a source of economic and creative vitality. For example, the Geelong Technology Precinct and the Innovative Regions Centre drive the development and dissemination of innovative practices that will underpin our future economy. The new Medical School is training medical staff focussed on the special needs and demands of regional areas.

aValoN aiRPoRT

This is a major infrastructure asset in the region, particularly given the success and growing importance of tourism as well as the sustained growth of the population of the region. However, the asset is under utilised and has been constrained in its efforts to expand the number and range of operators and flights using the facility.

PoRT iNFRaSTRucTuRe aND DeVeloPMeNT caPaciTy

The Port of Geelong is Victoria’s largest bulk port. Expansion opportunities exist both in the port’s hinterland and the Point Wilson area. This will service growing demand from, for example, agricultural products such as wood chips, grain and fertiliser. Victoria will benefit from expanded port infrastructure. The Port of Melbourne is the nation’s major container port but is severely constrained for space and access is a growing problem given nearby residential development. The Port of Geelong can readily take up some of the non-containerised freight, thereby reducing this pressure and maximising the benefit from the deepening of the channel. Rail and road links to Geelong Port will need to be improved.

ReSeaRcH caPabiliTieS

The presence of two CSIRO facilities, Deakin University and Barwon Health, to name a few, endows this region with one of the highest per capita concentrations of researchers in the country. This provides the intellectual horsepower to power our future economy and help us understand and deal with issues such as climate change. It also provides us with a base of research capacity which can be readily expanded.

weaknesseseNTReNcHeD DiSaDVaNTaGe

There are pockets of entrenched disadvantage in our community (Corio/Norlane, Whittington, Colac Central, even parts of Belmont). The underlying issues are many and complex. Displacement of workers in response to global pressures is exacerbating this.

HealTH ouTcoMeS

The region rates lower than the state average in some significant health related indicators. Service providers note that mental health issues and substance abuse underpin much of the violence that in turn impacts on our health and justice systems. Obesity is among the highest in the country, particularly among our young people, underpinned by poor diet and inadequate exercise.

eDucaTioN ouTcoMeS

Education levels are lower than the Victorian average in all but trades, with lower post secondary qualifications and one in four children leaving school early. The region has attracted new jobs but many of these are in knowledge based industries, requiring advanced skills and education. As a result, many of the new workers have to be imported while many of our young people or those displaced from existing industries find themselves ill equipped to fill these new job opportunities.

liNkS To MelbouRNe

The growth of the Geelong and Melbourne West corridor over the past decade has resulted in strained transport links, both road and rail, between Melbourne and the region. The quality, reliability and frequency of rail services are inadequate, placing added pressure on the road links and the West Gate Bridge. The linkages have become a serious barrier to our region’s growth and must be dealt with as a matter of priority.

Public TRaNSPoRT

The region’s population is growing rapidly and ageing due to the influx of older people seeking a Seachange/Treechange or simply attracted by our lifestyle assets, lower property costs and relative proximity to Melbourne. The region is also large with many dispersed population centres but with important community facilities such as hospitals located in a few major towns. These factors greatly increase demand for public transport when many parts of the region are already poorly served.


coNNecTeD-uP GoVeRNMeNT

Our region has had to deal with the challenges of an economy in transition and entrenched pockets of disadvantage for over three decades. We have become resilient, focused and connected. Over time, as we have evolved our community planning and advocacy responses to these issues we have discovered the complexity of working with the three levels of government to respond most effectively to our challenges. It is imperative that we find new ways to implement outcome focused solutions, maximising the combined resources of all three levels of government.

ThreatsecoNoMy iN TRaNSiTioN

Since the 1970’s, globalisation, the rise of emerging markets and the reduction of trade barriers in Australia, has severely impacted our region’s employment base. These trends are intensifying and the loss of well paid manufacturing jobs is now reaching deep into the fabric of our community. We need to respond to this challenge by encouraging further innovation and specialisation amongst our businesses, helping the SME sector exploit engineering opportunities, attracting new industries and assisting the displaced workers to improve their skills and develop new careers.

cliMaTe cHaNGe

Our climate is likely to be dramatically different in the near future, with varied impacts on agricultural enterprises, rising sea levels effecting coastal communities and water availability for urban, industrial and agricultural use. The volume and range of media commentary on these issues is producing uncertainty and inertia, as the community grapples to understand what it means for our region and what we can and should do in response. We need to understand these impacts at a regional level, where possible take steps to mitigate their effects and prepare for them.

eMiSSioNS TRaDiNG

As we move to a carbon constrained future, our carbon intensive industries (eg oil refining, aluminium refining, cement production) will come under enormous pressure. Because of its concentration of such industries, this region is among the most carbon intensive in the country and thus likely to be among the most heavily impacted by carbon trading. We need to research the consequences of these policies and focus government efforts on global emissions reductions that minimise negative employment outcomes.

opportunitiesbioTecHNoloGy

This is an emerging source of quality employment for our region, based on the intellectual assets of bodies including Deakin University, Barwon Health and CSIRO. We already have a presence in this industry with companies such as Chemgenex establishing and expanding. With attention, focus and additional resourcing this could become our region’s main employment engine.

TouRiSM iNFRaSTRucTuRe

Tourism is an economically important sector for the region and Victoria. It also generates many and varied jobs and can absorb many of the relatively less skilled workers being displaced by economic transition. Our coastline and access to the sea has provided us with an outstanding tourism opportunity which the region has successfully utilised with significant growth in tourism numbers, especially from the lucrative international sector. Maintaining and even growing this important industry now requires important but selective investment in infrastructure.

aquaculTuRe aND MaRiNe iNDuSTRy

The region’s extensive and relatively pristine coastline provides significant opportunities for the rapidly expanding aquaculture and marine industries. These assets also attract many tourists as well as providing important social and recreational opportunities for our growing population. Potential projects such as Portarlington Harbour and Osborne Precinct demonstrate the benefits of improving the underpinning infrastructure.

DeVeloPMeNTS aRiSiNG FRoM iNFRaSTRucTuRe SucH aS THe RiNG RoaD

The Ring Road and upgrade of Princes Highway West will significantly improve road safety and enhance attractiveness of the region to residents and workers in Melbourne. The close proximity of road, rail, port and airport encourages development of intermodal facilities which are a critical component of modern freight systems. The combination also brings significant opportunities such as distribution, logistics and new agricultural developments. This will create many new jobs and economic flow on benefits.

GRowiNG THe ReGioN

Offering a great lifestyle and opportunities is not enough. This needs to be communicated to those who might be attracted to invest or live in the region. Marketing the region is therefore critical to achieving the benefits that all of the above opportunities offer. This is already under way but needs to be expanded and continued. If this is achieved, not only will the region, and therefore the State, benefit but the resulting growth in our region will reduce the population growth pressure on Melbourne.

The issues


G21 in action

Prioritising the projectsThe G21 Geelong Region Alliance brings together the broadest possible range of government, business and community leaders to discuss the key issues and opportunities facing the Geelong region. This network of regional leaders has the unique capacity to identify, develop and advocate for the implementation of projects that will improve people’s lives in the Geelong region.

G21 project consultation commences at community level, proceeding through the G21 pillars for consideration by the G21 Board. As experts in their respective fields, G21 pillar groups continually identify, assess and deliver regional projects in their area of expertise and nominate their highest priority projects for “G21 Priority Project” status. To date more than 300 regional projects aligning with the objectives of the G21 Geelong Region Plan have been assessed by the G21 Pillars and Board against criteria including:

regional social, environmental and economic benefits;•

strategic alignment with the objectives of the G21 Geelong Region Plan;•

leadership and human resources; and•

external (all levels of government and/or private sector) support and funding •potential.

Some of the priority projects have been reviewed and updated to focus clearly on the next developmental phase, whilst other new projects are responses to emerging issues or opportunities.

The regional priorities have been identified and confirmed by partnering with local government, pillar leadership and where appropriate, through relevant task forces or working groups to develop quality, sustainable projects that will take the region forward. More than 200 people are actively and regularly involved in G21 activities through participation in G21 pillar groups, task forces, working groups and sub-committees.

Go to www.G21.com.au for further details of the achievements and priorities outlined in this Report to the Region.

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Create sustainable settlements

Strengthen our communities

Refocus our economy

Make it happenBaywalk Bollards, Artist Jan Mitchell

A sustainability plan that looks toward 2050 addressing the challenges the region will face in the areas of environment, settlement, land use, community strength, economy and the way we make things happen.

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G21 Board

300+ Projects identified

G21 Project Prioritisation Process - 2009

65 Pillar Projects identified(200+ active & expert members of pillars, task forces, sub-committees, working groups)

(Directors: 5 x Council appointed, 5 x Member elected, 1 x Board appointed)

Agreed Vision for 2050 (more than 1000 people from more than 50 organisations)

50+ Project & Pillar meetings200+ active & expert members400+ stakeholder presentations1000+ forum participants90+ member organisations8000+ subscribed stakeholders


G21 in action

The Priority ProjectsThese regional priorities have been identified and confirmed by partnering with local government, pillar leadership and where appropriate, through relevant task forces or working groups to develop quality, sustainable projects that will take the region forward.

Strategic Regional land use

Recent investment of $1billion+ on Ring Road and rail infrastructure will accelerate urban growth in the Geelong region.

Integrated and long term land supply planning is required to minimize the social, economic and environmental impacts of this growth.

This project mirrors the Regional Strategic Planning Initiative to develop settlement frameworks for Victorian regions.

WHAT WE NEED:

$1 million to develop the Plan.

Timely provision of data and analysis from State agencies in areas such as: population trends, infrastructure needs and capacity and climate change impacts.

Regional Data centre

A new level of co-ordination of rural and regional data management and planning.

A more efficient planning process for both providers and consumers of information.

It will result in better use of government resources and a stronger capacity to integrate regional and sub-regional plans and will be self sufficient after 3 years.

WHAT WE NEED:

$900,000 for establishment and recruitments from industry bodies, university and government over the first three years.

Victorian bioscience education centre

One of three VBECs – a key component of the statewide Science Strategy.

Life sciences is a major driver of future jobs in the Geelong region.

Comparable facilities at University High and Strathmore Secondary College (established in 2004 and 2006) cost $6.3m and $6.4m respectively.

WHAT WE NEED:

An additional $2.1 million to complete the VBEC to a desirable standard.

arts Precinct

The redevelopment of the Geelong Arts Precinct is essential to the cultural, economic and social vibrancy of the wider Geelong region.

It will provide a cultural imperative for business and potential residents to re-locate to the region.

It will complement Melbourne’s cultural and artistic facilities and events.

WHAT WE NEED:

Funding for implementation of the Master Plan in forward estimates. Order and time frame of implementation is critical.

Full commitment of funding over four years with a budget allocation in 2010-11.

armstrong creek urban Growth area

The largest contiguous residential opportunity in Victoria.

Will accommodate 50,000 to 60,000 people and provide 22,000 jobs.

Offers an attractive regional lifestyle with direct connections to Melbourne CBD by rail and road, which can therefore accommodate some of the growth pressure on Melbourne.

Through innovative civil and social infrastructure, this community will be sustainable economically, environmentally and socially.

Will set new standards in best practice urban development.

WHAT WE NEED:

Continued strong support from State Govt to complete the planning of the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Area.

Funding to provide necessary infrastructure and services for the new growth area including:

Primary and secondary schools•

Community complex and cultural facility•

Active public open space•

Buy & develop Armstrong Creek Station & relocate Geelong •West railways

Upgrade Marshall Station •

Cycling networks and railway overpass links•

Bus services•

East West road link•

Princes Highway west upgrades

Will facilitate $6b worth of new investment through Victoria’s south-west.

Will prevent 50 deaths and 300 serious injuries.

Will service 350,000 people and 34 cities, towns and communities.

WHAT WE NEED:

Complete the duplication between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea in a timely fashion.

Funding for duplication between Winchelsea & Colac ($350m) to immediately follow completion of previous stage..

Funding for a study of bypass options for Colac and Winchelsea.

Funding for safety improvements between Colac and the Vic border.

Transport links to Melbourne

The single biggest barrier to the growth of the Geelong region is the constraint of access to Melbourne.

Growth of the Geelong region will reduce urban growth pressure on Melbourne.

The proximity of the Geelong region to Melbourne makes it an attractive ‘first step’ for Melbourne people towards regional living.

WHAT WE NEED:

Development of the Regional Rail link to Geelong.

Upgrade of the rail station at Marshall and development of a new station at Armstrong Creek with rail yards moved from Geelong CBD.

Designation of a public transport corridor linking Torquay to Geelong.

Upgrade of rail or bus services on the Warrnambool line.

Reduce traffic blockages to Melbourne by upgrading West Gate Bridge and constructing a tunnel under the Maribyrnong River to connect the Western Ring Road to the Port of Melbourne.

apollo bay Harbour Precinct

A much needed western coast safe harbour for commercial and recreational use.

A tourist destination in itself.

WHAT WE NEED:

Continued support to complete the planning and business case.

$3m funding for initial works including a new sea wall, new port operations base (for harbour management, boat repairs, sling berth for emergency access for marine rescue) and public board walk recreation space.

Support for inclusion of funding for further implementation works in forward estimates.


Geelong Ring Road connections

Maximise benefits for Victoria and the Geelong region of the $1billion+ Ring Road investment.

Improve freight access to Geelong Port.

Improve access to Melbourne and create an attractive alternative for people driving urban growth at Melbourne’s fringes.

WHAT WE NEED:

Complete link from the Ring Road to the Surf Coast Hwy.

Lock in a corridor from the Ring Road to the Bellarine Peninsula (Feasibility $300k, Full designation about $3m).

Upgrading freight connections from the Ring Road to the Port of Geelong (About $5m).

Upgrading the Midland Highway to Bannockburn (Feasibility $300k, Full designation about $5m).

avalon airport

The best opportunity for regional and state economic growth through increased tourism, secondary airport opportunities and logistics precinct development.

WHAT WE NEED:

Support for ongoing staging of Airshows at Avalon through $10 million upgrade of the airport apron.

Support to resolve lease issues and air traffic control costs.

Support to gain necessary licensing and planning approvals.

Support for continuation of Qantas heavy maintenance facility at Avalon.

Support to develop the proposed air training college.

Heales Road industrial estate

Located in close proximity to Geelong Port, Avalon Airport, major rail lines, Geelong Ring Road and Princes Hwy infrastructure.

At full development the HRIE will generate more than 10,000 jobs.

Main barrier to development is primary road and drainage infrastructure.

All land use planning, infrastructure design, costing and feasibility testing is complete.

WHAT WE NEED:

$2-5 million to rebuild Heales Road to required industrial precinct standards, catering for heavy freight traffic.

Up to $85m for primary road and drainage infrastructure to service entire HRIE.

convention & exhibition centre

Business events currently generate approx $1b per annum of 9% of Victoria’s total tourism revenues.

16% of potential Geelong events are lost because of deficient facilities.

The C&EC will not compete with Melbourne’s facilities, rather it will complement the offering and stamp Victoria as a global and national competitor for business events.

Business events may be lost to interstate competitors with regional offerings in Townsville, Mackay, Cairns, Alice Springs and Hobart.

WHAT WE NEED:

At this stage we are not seeking funding to build the Centre. We are seeking:

Recognition of the economic •stimulus the centre will provide to the region and the State.

Funding contribution towards •design and site development.

Work with the region to identify •the optimum site and a private sector partner.

career Development & Skills Service

Help people to plan job and career changes in the face of a transitioning economy.

Geelong region has a lower skills profile and higher youth unemployment than the State average.

A one-stop-shop with outreach services will provide career and development advice and information to workers, job seekers, students, parents and employers affected by industry transition.

The establishment of the CDSS is fundamental to meeting Federal and State targets for tertiary education completion.

WHAT WE NEED:

$1,005,000 to initiate and establish the CDSS.

Geelong Marine industry Precinct

A Victorian hub for the marine industry that is unconstrained by the residential development pressure that exists around Port Phillip Bay.

Will include manufacturing, maintenance/repair, dry stack and slip/lift facilities, marine based retail, clubhouse and improve facilities for boating.

WHAT WE NEED:

Support for removal of a permanent reserve over Crown land.

Support for core infrastructure and lease approvals.

Continued co-operation from a range of Govt agencies.

addressing Disadvantage

Entrenched socio economic disadvantage exists in several communities of the Geelong region (including Corio Norlane, Whittington and Colac).

Communities with inter-generational poverty experience poor mental & physical health, increased violence and crime, lower education outcomes and increased joblessness.

Addressing these issues is a major cost to the region and the State.

Focussing initially on Corio Norlane, the first urgent component of this project will analyse previous interventions by government to assess their effectiveness in producing longer term socioeconomic benefits.

Outcomes will help us optimise future social and economic investment by government, business and community sectors in the Geelong region.

WHAT WE NEED:

Support to implement the cross-agency, place-based mechanism and programs identified in the existing Corio Norlane regeneration program which targets the underlying causes of disadvantage.

Immediate funding of $80,000 for a meta-analysis of existing projects and outcomes to be completed by mid 2010 in order to inform Government and other budgetary cycles for 2011.

australian centre for emerging infectious Diseases

70% of emerging infectious diseases and 80% of bioterror agents are diseases that start in animals and then manifest in humans.

Geelong is the home of the CSIRO’ world class Australian Animal Health Laboratory, as well as the Deakin University Medical School, Barwon Health, St John of God Pathology.

Activities at AAHL are focused on the animal perspective of zoonotic disease. More focus on the human side of these diseases (swine flu, avian flu, SARS, AIDS, etc.) could be achieved by building on the unique life sciences hub that exists in the Geelong region.

WHAT WE NEED:

Support for completion of the feasibility study

Commitment to support the delivery of the Australian Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Geelong region.

The Geelong Region Priority Projects

G21 GeeloNG ReGioN alliaNce - RePoRT To THe ReGioN

2009 has seen the development of a number of the G21 Pillars and the identification and prioritisation of projects to address the objectives of the G21 Geelong Region Plan.

G21 has also made valued contributions to the State Government’s Regional Strategic Planning Initiative and the federal government’s Regional Development Australia framework, further cementing our region’s influence with both State and Federal Governments.

Communications advances in 2009 have significantly addressed the recommendations of the continuous improvement review and have seen an increase in cross pillar collaboration, as well as a new G21 web site, a number of public forums, regular Council briefings, presentations at key regional events and news bulletins through Snapshots and e-News.

G21 membership has increased by 68% demonstrating a growing interest by community and business organisations in collaborating for the future of the Geelong region.

The G21 Health and Wellbeing Pillar expanded to include four new staff members, funded through the Department of Human Services as part of its Primary Care Partnership program.

Notable project activity for G21 in 2009 is detailed on pages 8-16 of this report and includes significant outcomes in the areas of transport, health and wellbeing, education and training, arts and culture, planning and services and economic development.

Priority project submissions have been made to State and Federal Governments, in an environment of promised investment in regional infrastructure. The response to these submissions, along with the establishment of new regional committees such such Regional Development Australia, will make 2010 an exciting time.

Due to retirement and role changes, 2009 saw a change of involvement from a number of influential G21 participants. We take this opportunity to thank all G21 participants, but particularly Kay Rundle, Peter Reeve, Jack Green, Tracey Slatter, Mark Kennedy, Cr Bruce Harwood, Cr Chris Smith, Pat Semmens, Cr Dean Webster, Duncan Elliot and Sue De Gilio who have all made significant contributions to the success of G21.

Since the last AGM we have welcomed Janet Dore, Cr Libby Mears, Cr Bob Merriman, Rob Small, Steven Griffin, David Hannah, Cr Brian Crook, Cr John Mitchell and Julie Dyer to leadership positions at G21. We thank you for your commitment and contribution.

Our thanks also to G21 staff Lisa Bennetto and Lauren Fanning, and the G21 Health & Wellbeing team: Anne Somerville, Mark Brennan, Kate Smith, Megan Somerville and Annie O’Callaghan. Your work at G21 is greatly appreciated.

2010 will be a year of change, with an increased level of cross pillar activities in an environment of new State and Federal Government regional development frameworks and potential federal and State elections. We look forward to an exciting year of new collaboration and achievement.

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G21 leadership (November 2009)

CR DAVID COTSELL Councillor Golden Plains Shire

ROB SMALL Chief Executive Officer Colac Otway Shire

CR LIBBY MEARS Mayor Surf Coast Shire

CR BOB MERRIMAN Mayor Borough of Queenscliffe

CR JOHN MITCHELL Mayor City of Greater Geelong

ED COPPE Chairperson G21

DR MARK KENNEDY General Practitioner Corio Medical Clinic

DR MICHAEL KING Managing Director King’s Australia

MICHAEL MALOUF Managing Director Barwon Water

ANNE-MARIE RYAN Executive Officer Local Learning & Employment Network

CR BRIAN CROOK Mayor Colac Otway Shire

MARK DAVIES Chief Executive Officer Surf Coast Shire

LENNY JENNER Chief Executive Officer Borough of Queenscliffe

ROD NICHOLLS Chief Executive Officer Golden Plains Shire

STEPHEN GRIFFIN Chief Executive Officer City of Greater Geelong

JANET DORE Chief Executive Officer Transport Accident Commission

DR ANDREW SCOTT Chief Executive Officer G21

council appointed G21 Directors

elected G21 Directors

council appointed alternate G21 Directors

board appointed Directors & officersThe G21 board of Directors consists of:

• FiveCouncilappointeddirectors(onefromeachcouncil)

• FiveDirectorselectedbyG21membersattheAnnualGeneralMeeting

• UptosixBoardappointedDirectors,drawnfromorganisationsthatare important to delivering outcomes for the G21 region. These appointees bring specific expertise to the board and are sufficiently influential to commit their organisation to any follow up action.

each G21 council also appoint an alternate Directors to act in place of their council’s nominated Director, should they be unavailable to participate in G21 activities.

who is G21?

Anne-Marie Ryan (Chair) Executive Officer Smart Geelong Region LLEN

Georgina Ryder (Deputy Leader) Regional Manager Adult Community & Further Education

Lou Brazier Executive Officer Northern Futures Regeneration Project

Gerald Brennan Senior Manager Education Development Gordon Institute of TAFE

Lynne Clarke Executive Officer Local Community Partnership

David Cotsell Councillor Golden Plains Shire

Brian Crook Councillor Colac Otway Shire

Peter Crossett Primary Principals Association

Helen Fraser Assistant Regional Director Dept of Education & Early Childhood Development

Gary Golding Manager Regeneration Project Dept of Education & Early Childhood Development

Pam Hargreaves Association of Independent Schools of Victoria

John Henry Director Researching Futures - LLEN

Sue Kilpatrick Pro Vice-Chancellor (Rural & Regional) Deakin University

Wanda Korndorffer Director Innovation Gordon Institute of TAFE

Patti Manolis Chief Executive Officer Geelong Regional Library Corporation

Irene McGinnigle General Manager Community Services City of Greater Geelong

John Mills Manager Catholic Education Office (Western Region)

Jenny Oriel Manager Student Access & Equity Deakin University

Janet Park Executive Officer Geelong Kindergartens Association

Jean Paul Manager, Leaders for Geelong Committee for Geelong

Colin Sing President Victorian Association of Secondary School Principals

Robyn Stevens Manager Family & Aged Services Surf Coast Shire

Casey Van Berkel Managing Director Tilburg Consulting

Maria Zaluski Regional Industry Career Advisor Australian Industry Group (Geelong Barwon Region)

G21 education & Training Pillar

Bob Merriman (Chair) Mayor Borough of Queenscliffe

Paul Jane (Deputy Chair) Manager, Sport & Recreation City of Greater Geelong

Caroline Jordan Sport & Recreation Team Leader Leisure Networks

Rob McHenry Chief Executive Officer Leisure Networks

Marg Scanlon Manager Recreation & Culture Colac Otway Shire

Ian Waugh Recreation Services Coordinator Surf Coast Shire

Louisa White Community Development Manager Golden Plains Shire

Phil Currie Community Engagement Officer Dept of Planning & Community Development

David Cross Regional Manager Resources Department of Education & Early Childhood Development

Deb Moloughney Program Manager Sport & Recreation Gordon Institute of TAFE

G21 Sport & Recreation Pillar


Julie Dyer (Chair) Arts Development Officer Surf Coast Shire

Kaz Paton (Deputy Chair) Manager Art & Culture City of Greater Geelong

Mark Davies Chief Executive Officer Surf Coast Shire

Geoffrey Edwards Director Geelong Art Gallery

Penny Gough-Harper Co-ordinator Centre of Creative Arts & Design Gordon Institute of TAFE

Gordon Johnston Manager National Wool Museum

Ben Laden Artistic Director Courthouse Arts

Luisa La Fornara Multicultural Arts Officer Diversitat

Tegan Lang Arts & Culture Officer Golden Plains Shire

David Madden Director Technical Operations Golden Plains Shire

Patti Manolis Chief Executive Officer Geelong Regional Library Corporation


Alice Nash General Manager Back to Back Theatre

Karen Patterson COPACC Manager Colac Otway Shire

Malcolm Sanders General Manager Courthouse Arts

Jill Smith General Manager Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Leanne Stein Recreation, Cultural & Arts Access Officer Borough of Queenscliffe

Ian Waugh Recreation Services Coordinator Surf Coast Shire

David Cotsell (Chair) Councillor Golden Plains Shire

Stewart Anderson Environment Manager Colac Otway Shire

Steve Cameron Climate Change Co-ordinator Corangamite CMA

Steve Blackley Executive Officer Western Coastal Board

Enzo Bruscella Executive Officer Barwon Regional Waste Management Group

David Clarke Chief Executive Officer Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee

Bernie Cotter Manager Environment City of Greater Geelong

Ralph Cotter Project Manager Dept of Primary Industries

Lloyd Davies Councillor Borough of Queenscliffe

John Doull Councillor City of Greater Geelong

Mick Fendley Senior Project Manager Dept of Sustainability & Environment

Stephen Hart Councillor Colac Otway Shire

Rowan MacKenzie Manager Environment & Planning Surf Coast Shire

Tony Overman Sustainability Co-ordinator Strategy & Projects Barwon Water

Andy Richards Councillor City of Greater Geelong

Siobhan Rogan District Chief Ranger (Geelong) Parks Victoria

Andrew Straker Project Manager Sustainability Programs Dept of Sustainability & Environment

David Hannah (Chair) Manager Engineering Services City of Greater Geelong

Neil Allen General Manager Infrastructure Colac Otway Shire

Craig Barrass Manager Transport Infrastructure Regional Development Victoria

Sunil Bhalla Director Infrastructure Surf Coast Shire

Bob Claffey Disability Advisory Committee

Ian Couper Manager Engineering Services Borough of Queenscliffe

John Doull Councillor City of Greater Geelong

David Dunoon Operations Manager Kalari Transport

Greg Fletcher Manager Community Services Colac Otway Shire

Terry Hearne Acting Manager Economic Development City of Greater Geelong

Peter Hibbert Building Bellarine Connections Facilitator City of Greater Geelong

Matthew Hoare Hoare Bros.

David Kenwood Property Manager Toll Logistics

Michael King Managing Director Kings Australia

Sergio Lacchiana Deputy Director of Public Transport Dept of Transport

David Lockett Branch Manager - Geelong / Ballarat K & S Freighters


John McHarry Managing Director McHarry’s Bus Lines

Ken McNamara Chairperson Western Transport Alliance

Robin Miles Regional Manager (SW Region) VicRoads

Zoanne Morrissy Community relations manager V-Line

David Muir Senior Industry Advisor Dept of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development

Peter Nolan Manager Benders Bus Service

Jim Phillips Business Development Officer Regional Development Victoria

Andy Richards Councillor City of Greater Geelong

Marianne Richards Senior Policy Planner Dept of Transport

Fred Runia Chief Executive Officer Josies Transport Group

Bob Scott Team Leader VicRoads

Richard Sloane Manager Regional Trains & Buses Dept of Transport

Kas Szakiel Commercial Manager Victorian Regional Channels Authority

William Tieppo Manager Program Development VicRoads

Gayle Tierney State Member for Western Victoria Parliament of Victoria

Peter Valentine General Manager Radio Cabs

Jane Wager Co-ordinator Community Development City of Greater Geelong

Paul Westcott Secretary Public Transport Users Association

Ian Westerland Community Development Access Officer City of Greater Geelong

G21 arts & culture Pillar

G21 environment Pillar

G21 Transport Pillar


Kate Sullivan (Chair) General Manager Development City of Greater Geelong

Dennis Barker Director Services Surf Coast Shire

Peter Dorling Executive Director Committee for Geelong

Aaron Garrett Planning Co-ordinator Dept of Planning & Community Development

Jack Green General Manager Sustainable Planning & Development Colac Otway Shire

Stephen Griffin Chief Executive Officer City of Greater Geelong

Tim Hellsten Team Leader Strategic Planning City of Greater Geelong

Karen Hose General Manager Planning & Places Borough of Queenscliffe

Keith Jackson Regional Director, BSW Region Dept of Planning & Community Development

Brydon King Planning & Development Manager Surf Coast Shire

Ann Kirwan Assistant Director Regional Policy Dept of Planning & Community Development


Paul Marsden Colac Otway Shire

Melissa McBride Town Planner City of Greater Geelong

Kim McGough Manager, Planning & Development Dept of Planning & Community Development

Doug McNeill Acting General Manager Sustainable Planning & Development Colac Otway Shire

Peter Morgan Manager Asset Planning Barwon Water

Richard Milne Regional Manager Regional Development Victoria

Jim Phillips Business Development Officer Regional Development Victoria

Bob Scott Team Leader Planning VicRoads

Richard Sloane Regional Manager Dept of Transport

William Tieppo Manager Program Development VicRoads

Lenny Jenner (Chair) Chief Executive Officer Borough of Queenscliffe

Jason Trethowan (Deputy Chair) Chief Executive Officer GP Association of Geelong

James Arnott Executive Manager Health Services GMHBA

Dennis Barker Director Sustainable Communities Surf Coast Shire

Grant Boyd Chief Executive Officer Bethany Community Support

Brian Crook Councillor Colac Otway Shire

Jill Evans Director Community Services Golden Plains Shire

John Fendyk Chief Executive Officer Bellarine Community Health Inc

Chris Glennen Deputy CEO Housing Choices Australia

John Hedditch Manager, Public Health & Service Planning Department of Human Services

Robyn Hayles Executive Director of Ambulatory Services Barwon Health

Jennifer Hocking CEO Gateway Support Services

Geoff Iles Chief Executive Officer Colac Area Health

Dr Mark Kennedy General Practitioner Corio Medical Clinic

Prof David Lowe Director Alfred Deakin Research Institute


Rob McHenry Chief Executive Officer Leisure Networks

Annie O’Loughlin Assistant Regional Director Department of Education & Early Childhood Development

Anne-Marie Ryan Executive Officer Smart Geelong Region LLEN

Anne Somerville Director - Health & Wellbeing G21 - Geelong Region Alliance

Rob Small Chief Executive Officer Colac Otway Shire

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other G21 working groups

G21 Skills TaskforcebioGeelong

G21 agribusiness ForumicT cluster

G21 Regional Marketing allianceG21 water Task Force

G21 affordable Housing Task ForceG21 Public Transport advisory Group

G21 Roads working Groupengineering cluster

G21 Transport connectionsearly years leadership Group

Regional Data centre working Group

Ed Coppe (Chair) Director Strategic Investment Management

David Spear (Deputy Chair) Manager Executive Projects Golden Plains Shire

Mike Barrow Manager Economic Development Colac Otway Shire

Cameron Brenton Co-ordinator Economic Development City of Greater Geelong

John Hansen Manager Staffing Solutions G-Force Recruitment

Terry Hickey Deputy Executive Director Geelong Otway Tourism Bill Johnsen

Senior Economic Development Project Officer City of Greater Geelong

Mike Kelly Innovative Regions Facilitator Innovative Regions Centre

Richard Milne Regional Manager (SW Region) Regional Development Victoria

Dr Georgina Parker BioGeelong Cluster Facilitator City of Greater Geelong

David Peart Executive Officer Geelong Manufacturing Council

Daryl Treloar Senior Business Facilitator Surf Coast Shire

Deborah Courtney Community Relationship Manager Dept of Primary Industries

G21 economic Development Pillar


G21 office contacts

chief executive officer Andrew Scott (03) 5227 4012 [email protected]

Marketing & communications coordinator Lisa Bennetto (03) 5227 4014 [email protected]

executive assistant communications Support Lauren Fanning (03) 5227 4013 [email protected]

chairperson Ed Coppe 0419 568 338 [email protected]

Director - Health & wellbeing Anne Somerville (03) 5227 4016 [email protected]

Health & wellbeing Partnerships Project Manager Mark Brennan (03) 5227 4018 [email protected]

Health & wellbeing Project Support worker Kate Smith (03) 5227 4017 [email protected]

Health & wellbeing Research assistant Anne O’Callaghan (03) 5227 4015 ao’[email protected]

arts & culture

Julie Dyer Arts Development Officer Surf Coast Shire (03) 5261 0645 [email protected]

economic Development

Ed Coppe Director Strategic Investment Management 0419 568 338 [email protected]

education & Training

Anne-Marie Ryan Executive Officer Smart Geelong Region Local Learning & Employment Network (03) 5229 7491 [email protected]

environment

David Cotsell Councillor Golden Plains Shire (03) 5265 1058 [email protected]

Health & wellbeing

Lenny Jenner Chief Executive Officer Borough of Queenscliffe (03) 5258 1377 [email protected]

Planning & Services

Kate Sullivan General Manager Economic Development & Planning City of Greater Geelong (03) 5272 4981 [email protected]

Sport & Recreation

Bob Merriman Councillor Borough of Queenscliffe 0412 650 992 [email protected]

Transport

David Hannah Manager Engineering Services City of Greater Geelong (03) 5272 4341 [email protected]

G21 Pillar contacts

G21 in action

Engaging the community

IDENTIFY projects and issues

Identify projects and issues

PRIORITISE and address

projects & issues

MEASURE outcomes, REVIEW issues and

UPDATE growth Plan (4 year cycle)

IMPLEMENT priority projects

Engage, consult with and informGENERAL PUBLIC

Use the expertise ofG21 PILLARS & BOARD

InfluenceGOVT MINISTERS, ADVISORS

& BUREAUCRATS, LOCAL MEMBERS, COUNCILLORS,

PRIVATE SECTOR

Face-to-face meetingsSubmissions

SnapshotsPresentation events

MediaMembership participation

Communications Channels

Strategy

Pillar & Project meetingsBoard liaison

Web site forumse-newsletters

Consultation eventsMedia

Surveys & petitionsReport to the Region

Media

e-News (dist. = 8000+)Website (hits = 170,000+p/mth)Events (1000+ participants p.a.)

More than 200 people are actively and regularly involved in G21 activities through participation in G21 pillar groups, task forces, working groups and sub-committees. In addition to this, more than 8000 people from across the region subscribe to monthly activity updates from G21.

G21 provide regular Council briefings, key event presentations, public forums and media releases to keep the Geelong region informed of our activities.

The G21 website provides latest news, contact details and useful resources for people interested in the future of the Geelong region.

www.G21.com.au

G21GeelongRegionAllianceLtd(03)52274000 Ground Floor, 199 Moorabool Street, Geelong, Victoria 3220

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