Mosman Council: Community Development

Community Development

Three times per annum on a Wednesday commencing at 10am with access issues listed for approximately 11.30am.
For Community Group and Council Meeting dates, please refer to the Calendar of Meetings for Mosman Council (PDF 18KB)

To encourage community dialogue on the development and review of the Social/Community Plan
To assist understanding of the needs and aspirations of the community in regard to social issues and community development and services
To provide advice on planning for any new community programs and enhancements to existing programs
To support in particular the needs of those who have physical or intellectual disabilities and to support the needs of carers
To raise awareness concerning mental illness and to support those who suffer and their carers
To promote the process of reconciliation and to facilitate community education
To consider issues arising from the SHOROC Regional Health Services Liaison Committee
To liaise with Police in relation to matters arising from Local Solutions to Local Crime & Safety Issues – a Collaborative Management Plan
To support road safety initiatives especially education strategies
To provide an avenue for liaison with the school communities on community service matters
To provide advice on social issues which may affect the Mosman community with a view to Council’s advocacy role
To consult and communicate with the Council and each other
To celebrate the role of volunteers

Elected representatives: Chair: Cr Anne Connon; Deputy Chair: Cr Simon Menzies
Responsible Officers: Community Development Manager through the Director Community Development to convene and service the Group and to report to Council when appropriate
Other staff attending: Other staff as required
Community: Representatives from interested community and service organisations and societies, agencies, schools, churches and the like, representatives from the target groups, particularly volunteers and any residents who have particular expertise or interest in the role of the Community Group

Role and membership of the group to be reviewed each year in September with membership refreshed every year through public advertisement and invitation to interested residents, particularly volunteers, community and service organisations and societies, agencies, schools, churches and existing members.