Millgrove Community Plan - Yarra Ranges Shire



left250002672715Millgrove Community Plan900000Millgrove Community Planrighttop2015Millgrove Residents Action Group400001000002015Millgrove Residents Action Group564515754316500570865354901500Produced by MILLGROVE RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP (MRAG)Post: Shop 5, 3043 Warburton Hwy, Millgrove 3799 VicEmail:millnews@.au and/or boblillie3799@warburtons..auFacebook: Millgrove Residents Action GroupMillgrove Residents Action Group President: Maureen HalitSecretary: Bob LillieTreasurer: Nancy WatsonMembers: Robert Hendy, Bert Saunders, Kerry Slater, Brenda Morgan, Lynn Turbitt, Michael Corrie, Barry & Frances Hayward, Kate Baselier, Arthur Saunders, Sheila Goodwin, Louise McNamara 44640504381500Established in 2005, the Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) is one of the longest serving township groups in the Yarra Ranges. In 2012 the group was named Community Group of the Year by Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Awards. In the same year, thanks to the efforts of MRAG, Millgrove was deemed a finalist in the Tidy Towns-Sustainable Communities Awards for Community Leadership. An extra thank you to Michael Corrie for his continuous and tireless effort to maintain our gardens.MRAG’s vision statement which was ratified in 2005 states: “We see a vibrant, joyful and safe community with positive opportunities for all. A place we are proud to call home”.MRAG’s mission statement: to contribute towards and foster the community spirit within Millgrove. MRAG’s objectives:Highlight and promote the many positives within our communityEncourage and nurture partnership in community initiativesContribute to the process of identifying and addressing community needs and concernsRaise awareness of services and opportunities within our communityAcknowlegementsThanks to everyone who helped to create this plan:Residents, landowners, workers, students and traders of Millgrove who participated in this processMRAG committee membersCr Jim Child, Yarra Ranges CouncilCindy McLeish, MPKimbra White, Mosaic Lab, who facilitated one of the workshops Maxine Burke, Double Edged Training and Consultancy, who facilitated another workshopChris Riseley, Community Development Officer, Central and Upper Yarra, Yarra Ranges CouncilTABLE OF CONTENTS TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Acknowlegements PAGEREF _Toc434506179 \h 2INTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc434506180 \h 4MILLGROVE’S CHARACTERISTICS PAGEREF _Toc434506181 \h 4COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN MILLGROVE, 2005-20158THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS IN MILLGROVE, 2014-2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506183 \h 15Workshop, August 2014 PAGEREF _Toc434506184 \h 15Workshop, November 2014 PAGEREF _Toc434506185 \h 15Posters outside the Newsagency, February 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506186 \h 16Listening Post, February 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506187 \h 16DIsplay at the Millgrove Market, March 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506188 \h 16High School Students at Upper Yarra Secondary COllege, May 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506189 \h 17Collating and Categorising the Ideas and Suggestions, July 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506190 \h 17Students at Milwarra Primary School, June 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506191 \h 18Survey, June 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506192 \h 18Community Dinner and Workshop, June 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506193 \h 19Finalising the Plan, September - October 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506194 \h 21Release of Draft Community Plan, October 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506195 \h 21THE MILLGROVE COMMUNITY PLAN, 2015-2017 PAGEREF _Toc434506196 \h 22Vision Statement PAGEREF _Toc434506197 \h 22Strategies and Actions PAGEREF _Toc434506198 \h 22Annex 1: Areas for Action and Project Ideas PAGEREF _Toc434506199 \h 27Annex 2: Milwarra Primary School Students PAGEREF _Toc434506200 \h 29Annex 3: Fifteen Millgrove students at UYSC, 13 May 2015 PAGEREF _Toc434506201 \h 31Annex 4: Millgrove ABS summary profile, 2011 PAGEREF _Toc434506202 \h 32INTRODUCTION5039360174117000012636500The township of Millgrove is 63 kilometres east of central Melbourne, and 32 kilometers east of Lilydale, along the Warburton Highway, in the Upper Yarra Valley. The Yarra River runs through the town. There are several residential clusters located amongst forested hills. Residents travel by car or bus to Warburton and Yarra Junction to access most of their retail and community services. A railway line from Lilydale to Warburton was opened in 1901, to transport timber and farm produce out of the area. The line was closed in 1965 and has been replaced with a well-used recreational rail trail. The primary school was opened in 1914.A community building project was initiated in Millgrove by Tammy Lobato MP in 2004, following her election to the Victorian State Parliament. The project led to a range of actions that were taken by Ms Lobato on behalf of the Millgrove community. It also led to the formation of the Millgrove Residents Action Group Inc. (MRAG).To mark the 10th anniversary of MRAG, the committee initiated a community planning process. Community planning is a process where the members of a community work together to identify a shared community vision of the future, and priorities and actions that they can undertake to improve their wellbeing. MILLGROVE’s CharacteristicsDemographicsMillgrove has a population of 1,649 people (2011 Census). The population increased dramatically between 1961 (273) and 1991 (1,715), as new residential areas were opened up, on relatively inexpensive land. Since then the population has declined slightly. The proportions of one parent families (19.2%) and lone person households (30.5%) are much higher than those for Yarra Ranges as a whole, while the proportion of households with couples, either with or without children, is much lower than for Yarra Ranges as a whole. However, in 2011 8% of the population was aged 4 and under, compared to 6.5% for Yarra Ranges.Unemployment in Millgrove was higher in 2011 than for Yarra Ranges as a whole, at 6.9% compared to 4%. This is a better situation than in 2001, when unemployment was 11.9%. Nearly 39% of persons aged 15+ were not in the labour force, compared to 30% for Yarra Ranges as a whole. The SEIFA Index of Disadvantage for the combined area of Yarra Junction, Millgrove, and Wesburn is 947.5, the lowest in Yarra Ranges.473773550355500Within Yarra Ranges, the areas with the highest rates of psychological / psychiatric disability support pension recipients were in the 3799 postcode area (which includes Millgrove), at 27.5 per 1000.Incomes are lower in Millgrove than in Yarra Ranges as a whole. Two-thirds (66%) of households had an income of less than $1250 per week in 2011, compared to about 43% in Yarra Ranges as a whole.Nearly 29% of households in Millgrove were not connected to the internet in 2011, compared to 15% in Yarra Ranges as a whole. Features-209552730500The Yarra River is a significant environmental asset for the community, and the vegetation on the riverbanks is an important habitat for native fauna. The Yarra Ranges National Park, including Mt Donna Buang, reaches down to the outskirts of the town. At the end of Dee Road there is access to the 30km long O’Shannassy Aqueduct trail that stretches from Don Valley to East Warburton.The retail businesses in Millgrove include a general store, a newsagent / post-agency, a bakery, fish and chips shop, a nursery/music shop, strawberry farm and a sawmill. The sawmill salvages and mills logs that are not harvested by other timber industry operators. There are 280 registered businesses in Millgrove.37249105778500A picnic and BBQ area with toilets is located next to the rail trail, opposite the shops, and is an important stopping point for visitors and a meeting place for locals. McKenzie King Reserve, at the start of McKenzie King Drive, has a playground.The town has a primary school, pre-school, two churches and a soccer club. A new community centre was recently constructed on the grounds of the school, in partnership with River Valley Church, and is used by the church and community groups, as well as the school. Pallotti College sits above Millgrove and can be hired for conferences and other group activities. A new CFA Station / Community Fire Refuge will be finished and opened by the end of 2015.There is a public bus that runs at least hourly on weekdays between 6am and 8.30pm, to Lilydale Railway Station and Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. One service in the morning and one in the afternoon divert through the town on school days and are open for public use. On Saturdays and Sundays, the service runs hourly and starts at 7.30am and 9am respectively. Taxi services are limited.-381030734000457835-127000 Assets At the first workshop in August 2014, attendees “mapped” their assets and showed the connections between them.Listed below are other assets that attendees at the two workshops in 2014 value about Millgrove:Men’s working groupFriendly Different charmCommunity HallWeekly bible studyAffordable housingNeighboursHealthy lifestylePicnic area at reserveClean airBusiness opportunityKidsWarburton-Millgrove Football and Netball ClubSharing and caringBeautiful environmentRail TrailSwimming in riverSafe placeMaureen (MRAG)Community spiritMountain viewsFriendly peopleBirdlifeSpaceOpen people, easy to get on withAuthentic people, chatty, not judgmentalOur skills (what we as individuals are good at)Teaching – disability, aged, mental, counsellingBuilding & fixingListenerMotor mechanicNetworkingMetal constructionResearchBricklayerNegotiatingIT - Info technologyOrganiser & PracticalGardeningBusiness skillsHelping others & lift self esteemMoneyFamily – caring for other peoplePresentationsCarpentryCommunicationHandy356616044069000What the town is good atIdentifying problems & finding solutionsComing together – despite circumstances – for a cause, in crisisGood networkingUnique: able to structure community supportStrong advocates for the town-4127519431000COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN MILLGROVE, 2005-2015443674510604500Millgrove Community Building Project, 2004-5The Millgrove Community Building Project was initiated by the newly elected Member for State Parliament for the seat of Gembrook, Tammy Lobato. A “Millgrove Community Building Day” was held in November 2004, which attracted 100 residents. At that time, residents were concerned about social and economic issues arising from inter-generational unemployment, skill shortages and poverty. The Millgrove Community Building Project was modelled on the successful Neighbourhood Renewal Program, which aimed to tackle the root causes of disadvantage, and to build new partnerships across government and communities. Groups involved in this day included the River Valley Church, Millgrove Environment Restoration Group, Warburton/Millgrove Football Club, Millwarra Primary School, Millgrove CFA, Wesburn Junior Football Club, and Victoria Police, as well as local and state government representatives.The table below summarises the key outcomes from this planning day:IssuesPlanOutcomeChildren and YouthEstablish a Youth Advisory Committee at Upper Yarra Secondary CollegeEstablishedInfrastructure and ServicesLobby to seal shoulders on Warburton HighwayOngoing (Shire)Request that Millgrove be included in a study to look at how bus services could be improvedInsufficient support receivedLobby for a pedestrian crossing where the Rail Trail crosses Warburton Highway, and trimming of trees in sightlinesConstructedLobby for Wonga Road to be included in Council’s dust suppressant programImplementedLobby for repair of River Road and McKenzie King DriveMcKenzie King Dr implementedExpand mail delivery to all parts of MillgroveWonga Rd delivery establishedLobby for new signage and rolled crushed rock on Rail TrailImplementedErect an interpretation gateway with map, information, and business promotion at Millgrove train station siteIncluded in 2015 planSport and RecreationLobby for Master Plan for Millgrove Recreation ReservePlan completed in 2007Lobby for a playground for McKenzie King ReserveConstructedLobby for public toilets for Warburton Highway and at the Recreation ReserveConstructedCommunity LearningEstablish Millgrove Residents Action Group Inc. which would act for the best interests of residents, and could apply for funding for festivals and eventsEstablishedMRAG to distribute a regular Millgrove community newsletterNewsletter replaced by social media (Facebook + Blog)Apply to the Community Facilities Fund for a multifunction facility which will provide a range of learning initiatives for the Millwarra school and Upper Yarra communities.Millwarra Community Centre builtWomenRaise concerns about the prevalence of Domestic Violence in Victoria.Letter from Tammy Lobato to the Minister for Women’s Affairs and the Women’s Caucus.EnvironmentRequest funding for weed control along Yarra RiverFunding provided to Millgrove Environmental Restoration Group.Request that a committee be appointed to manage the river frontagesMERG appointed as committee of management for the Yarra River frontageCommunity SafetySupport a funding application for Upper Yarra SES to purchase a hydraulic generator.Application was successful 5842010287000289560105410000Upper Yarra Community Building Initiative (UYCBI), 2006-2011In October 2005, a year after the Forum in Millgrove, Upper Yarra Community House successfully applied for funding from the Victorian Department of Victorian Communities, to establish a Community Building program in the Upper Yarra. The newly formed Millgrove Residents Action Group was a partner in this project, along with similar groups in Warburton and Yarra Junction, as well as Yarra Ranges Council. Advocacy and project work was carried out over the next 5 years throughout the Upper Yarra, including lobbying for better transport, medical services, recreational facilities, employment opportunities and affordable housing.In Millgrove, the significant project that was attempted as part of the UYCBI was the “third bridge” project, a pedestrian bridge which was proposed to cross the Yarra River roughly half-way between the two existing road bridges over the river. This bridge would improve access to the centre of the town for residents in River, McKenzie King and Wonga Roads, and would also improve pedestrian safety for schoolchildren. Despite many years of research and advocacy by the community, government support for this project was not forthcoming. 558801374775003667125348678500Other significant projects were supporting the establishment of the Upper Yarra Community Environment Park in Wesburn, now known as Yarra Valley ECOSS, and successful advocacy that led to the creation of new sporting facilities at Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve.Projects involving Millgrove Residents Action Group, 2005-20144968240195580002006Community Men’s KitchenMail Deliveries in Wonga RoadSupported Community hallRoad Signs/speed restriction signsMirror at the end of Tulloch StreetSigns forbidding the dumping of rubbishPedestrian LightsRestoration of Millgrove First World War Avenue of Honor (Ongoing)Improvements to the Millgrove Station Reserve Area (Ongoing)A Welcome Sign for Millgrove (Ongoing)Involvement in Carols by CandlelightAfter Hours Medical Clinic CampaignTake responsibility for Millgrove Sunday Market2007Affordable Housing CampaignRailway/PO Centenary Celebrations3rd Bridge Project (Not forthcoming)2008Solar Power Project2009The inauguration of the Millgrove Anzac Day Dawn ServiceCarols By Candlelight at Pallotti College2010Graffiti Clean Up Day & Community BBQ2011Inauguration Remembrance Day Service2012Shire of Yarra Ranges Community Group of the YearCertificate of Recognition, Tidy Towns 2012MRAG donates annually to various local community groups, schools and churches 304800160020004755515144780005041900-3175000Millgrove Environmental Restoration Group (MERG)MERG was established in 2007 and has been a very successful working group in creating paths along the Yarra River. Working bees with the community and many tree planting days with Millwarra Primary School have been held. MERG has also been involved with Ben’s Shed, a men’s working group, to build picnic tables on the banks of the Yarra.In 2012 MERG (under the MRAG umbrella) won the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards for Protection of the Environment.Millgrove PreschoolThe program at the school uses Millgrove to make the children aware of the beauty of our township, by using the oval for runs, going to the river for lunch (on hot days paddle their feet in the river) and go for autumn walks to discover the exiting colours of nature. In winter when the weather keeps the children inside for too long, the Community Building’s Gym is available.Millwarra Primary School:434530529781500Some elements of the Enrichment Program linked to the community.ANZAC Day CeremoniesBen’s ShedCookingCraftSt. John First AidGardeningGolden Wattle Club – Inter generational ProgramInterschool AthleticsLeaders Day at Pallotti CollegeYarra Junction Library ExcursionRadio Show, monthly at 99.1 Yarra Valley FM (10.00am-10.30am)Ride/Walk to school daysWalk with Grif, local environmental walksTree planting along walking track near river with MERGPallotti College:Good Tucker DayShared on alternating Tuesdays with the River Valley Church in the Millgrove Reserve opposite the shops. Available for anyone in the community to attend. Christmas Day LunchFree to the communityWood BankFor local familiesEmergency accommodationThrough referrals from agencies and churchesEmergency reliefFood, support, referrals – accessible to all community members. A minister, residing at the College, is always available for anyone in the communityRegular programs delivered by River Valley Church between 2005 and 2015. The River Valley Church aims to be relevant and reactive to assisting the community in many ways by providing physical, social, emotional and spiritual support. Apart from religious activities, the following community-wide activities are offered by Church volunteers:Men’s support groupweekly at the River Valley CentreGood Tucker DayEvery Tuesday in the Millgrove Reserve opposite the shops. Available for anyone in the community to attend. Often attended by outside agencies who provide support and information to those attendingRivertots Playgroupevery ThursdayYouth programsyouth group meetings fortnightly – open to all youthSuper Heroes campsannual low-cost camps available to children within our communityAfter school kids clubweekly (for the first six years of River Valley Church)Breakfast programsheld in the reserve opposite the shops at Millgrove and also at Upper Yarra Secondary College and twice weekly at Millwarra Primary SchoolCarols by Candlelightearlier events done in partnership with other churches. Currently in partnership with Warburton Advancement LeagueStep up for LIFE programsheld during the term at the River Valley Centre in Millgrove – for all community membersEmergency relief programsprovided all year round by the River Valley Careworks Team at the River Valley Centre. Food, support, referrals, limited financial assistance, bill relief, transport assistance, limited home help and so on –accessible to all community membersChristmas Toy Shopprovided in conjunction with other emergency relief agencies in the area. All community members can access this service which provides good, new and substantial toys for children at the cost of a donationCommunity Workshop and Trade Skillscurrently weekly on ThursdaysChristmas HampersRiver Valley provides hampers for community members in the week prior to Christmas. Those who have accessed Careworks and other community members are eligibleSupport groupsweekly groups that provide home visits, pastoral care, counselling services, group programs, mentoring etc. Term programsprograms are provided weekly and are advertised through the distribution of brochures and are displayed in the window at the River Valley CentreMillgrove Marketorganised in association with MRAGMillgrove Anzac Dawn Service and Remembrance Day Serviceorganised in partnership with MRAGManagement of Millwarra Community Centrethe Church was a key stakeholder in the development and construction of the Centre, and contributed significant funding. Currently Community Centre Facility ManagersMany groups use the Community Centre and the River Valley Centre, on a weekly basis.Regular Programs Delivered by the Millgrove Baptist Church between 2005 and 2015The Millgrove Baptist Church seeks to be part of the local community and not just a place of worship.Second BiteEvery Friday morning from 10-11:30 in the church hall Mobile LibraryEvery second Friday morning from 10-11:30 in the church hallCarpet BowlsEvery Friday morning from 10-11:30 in the church hallOpportunity ShopOn Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Funds are used to help people with specific needs in our community.Emergency Relief / Christmas HampersThrough connections with LinC for residents needing assistance in Millgrove. Christmas Social EventFirst Thursday of December (games, a children’s Christmas play and a munity Fun DayOn a Saturday during the summer. Every activity free of charge.(This has not happened the last two years)Church Facilities / HallOpen for use by people and groups in the community.School Holiday ProgramsIn first and third term holidays, one day programs are conducted for primary aged school children3581400000THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS IN MILLGROVE, 2014-2015In total, about 200 people actively participated in the community planning process in Millgrove, by attending events and by providing suggestions at various events or via email, Facebook or phone calls. The various events that were held are described below.Workshop, August 201445497756794500Organised by Catherine Nelsson from Council’s Emergency Management unit.Ideas coming forth out of this meeting:More footpathsMore sealed roadsBetter access to rail trailSafety for cyclists on highwayChild safe fence around playground More landscaped gardensMore picnic facilitiesBetter public transportIncrease local volunteering A women’s working groupFun, social activitiesWORKSHOP, November 201463515049500This workshop was facilitated by Kimbra White from Mosaic Lab.The purpose of this forum was to decide on community projects that will make Millgrove an even better place to live and also to form groups to take action on agreed projects.The community assets were identified by the group as a whole. In smaller groups resources and skills, available in the community, were identified as well.Among a lot of ideas two major projects identified were:River Road Walking TrackBetter use of Community Buildings156400514224000Posters outside the Newsagency, February 2015359092511049000A series of three posters were put on the noticeboard outside the newsagent, during February. Each poster stayed up for at least one week. Residents wrote their ideas. It was interesting that many people made their contributions at night.Listening Post, February 2015Bob from MRAG set up outside the shops on a Saturday morning in February and spoke to passers-by, and asked them the following questions:QuestionsSome answersWhat do you like about Millgrove?It’s friendly, no smog, affordable living, country atmosphere, feeling at home, cheap rentWhat would you like to see created in Millgrove?Lowering speed limits, footpath between Gillis and Dee Road, issues about safety, better mobile phone reception, late night bus service, family focused social get-togethersWhat does “Community” mean to you?Support network, inclusion, social diversity, people working togetherWould you like to be involved in making things happen in Millgrove?No, too busy / not a lot of time due to commutingDIsplay at the Millgrove Market, March 2015-2857515240000To try and get as many people involved, food and survey were combined at the MRAG market stall. The focus was on the River Road project, as the November 2014 Forum had shown that there was a lot of interest in developing the north side of the river and linking it up with the Dee Road track. A poster wall was erected explaining that this area is a prime recreational site and encourages engagement with nature. Visitors were encouraged to write their opinions down.In Annex ideas for this project can be found under number 1 High School Students at Upper Yarra Secondary COllege, May 201533934403429000Nancy from MRAG and Chris and Simon from the Shire of Yarra Ranges Council visited Upper Yarra Secondary College to find out what were the burning issues for teenagers from Millgrove. Fifteen students attended a half hour lunchtime session.Below are the most common ideas:IdeasGym and other recreation activities at the Community CentreUpgrade equipment and facilities at McKenzie King ParkA rope swing on the riverMore police presence in the townBetter roads and streetlightsA motor-cross or go-cart or BMX trackSkate parkMillgrove sports teams for girls, e.g. basketball, netball.Collating and Categorising the Ideas and Suggestions, July 2015At the monthly MRAG meeting in July, members sorted through all of the ideas and suggestions gathered so far, and sorted them into seven categories.4800600-254000River Road walking trackGood solid path between Primary School and shop areaShade cloth over the picnic area opposite shopsTimber log with inscription “Millgrove” to the entrance/park area of townWall notice board with info about venues and business advertisingRotunda in park reserve near BBQ“Millgrove” Facebook site that links with QR-codesStudents at Milwarra Primary School, June 2015Nancy 260985018669000and Kate from MRAG visited the primary school and held a session with 17 Grade 3-4 students and another session with 16 Grade 5-6 students. Results can be found in Annex 2.Below are the most common ideas:BMX jumpfooty/netball teamTree houseWater bubblersBetter hospital accessMore police presenceSURVEY, June 201526104856731000In June 2015 MRAG conducted a community survey. The aim of this survey was to prioritize the seven goals. The community was asked to place a number next to each goal, 1 being considered their highest priority and 7 being their lowest priority. Overall 90 community members contributed to this survey. 79 completed surveys were returned via the news-agency or handed in at the community dinner and another 11 via an on-line survey.As well as providing a means of gathering community input and generating interest, the survey also invited the community to attend a free Community Dinner and Workshop hosted by MRAG, to be held on Saturday 27th June. Community Dinner and Workshop, June 2015This workshop was facilitated by Maxine Burke from Double Edged Training and Consultancy.325755068008500Over 65 people attended the Community dinner. The audience ranged from residents who had lived in Millgrove for over 65 years, to new residents who had only recently moved to Millgrove within the past month.325755019431000At the beginning of the night, MRAG provided an overview of the projects they had worked on over the past years, and also explained the process that was followed to gather community input as part of the community planning process. There was also a trivia quiz about Five Priorities for ActionA weighting system was used to identify the top five priority areas. Each priority vote 1-7 was given a specific number of points. The five goals which received the most number of points once all surveys were recorded were deemed the greatest priority for the township. The top five priority goals were as follows:Create linked walking tracks to provide safe access to schools, shops, churches and the Warburton Rail TrailCreate welcoming and attractive entrances to MillgroveLobby for better mobile phone coverage and internet accessUse Millgrove’s community buildings and spaces for new activities that encourage residents to get to know one anotherAddress community safety issues with authorities-63521399500Identifying Project/actionsGuests then worked in small groups with each group focused on a particular priority goal. Through discussion and conversation each group explored the community projects/activities that had been identified under their action area. The group participants were invited to add any additional projects not listed which they felt were relevant to the town. Eventually each group identified two project ideas which they considered to be the highest priority for implementation.Action PlansEach group was asked to complete a Taking Action template for each of their two project ideas. At the conclusion of this workshop activity plans were drafted for fifteen project activities. Due to the limited actions which could be taken with the action goal to “lobby for better mobile phone coverage and internet access”, one group decided to also address the goal relating to lobbying for better public and/or community transport which was pointed out by them as just falling outside of the top five priority goal areas.Project ideas proposed at the WorkshopCreate a gravel path from the Millwarra Primary School to the shops Provide a footpath outside homes and create a river walk along River RoadErect a cover over picnic seating at the Millgrove shops and landscape the siteProvide a footpath from Dee Road to Gillis Street along the Warburton HighwayInstall vertical flower boxes under the Millgrove signErect a Bull-nose Rotunda around the barbeque Relocate Goldsmith Mill to Alpine MillMove Telstra tower to Mt. Little JoeProvide regular community activities (day and evening). Use of Millwarra Community Centre as a Millgrove Social Club offering different activities for the community. Establish a local CWA or U3A in Millgrove Better identify Millgrove’s Community Buildings including Pallotti, Baptist Church; Soccer Club rooms; Community Centre. Township Facebook page/website to connect everyone, especially the younger generation. Upload events, news, and information about what is happening in Millgrove etc. Install CCTV in the wider community e.g. McKenzie King Park and the toilet block near the CFASeal Cavanagh Road, River Road as a priority, and all other roads in Millgrove and Install drainage at the front of Millwarra Primary School. Provide a Telebus from Warburton/Millgrove/Yarra Junction visiting Millgrove estate every hour for a reasonable fare. A Vision Statement for MillgroveGuests were provided with a brief introduction to the concept of Vision Statements. Maureen Halit from MRAG provided guests with a reminder of MRAG’s Vision Statement and explained how MRAG members felt the time was now right to develop a new Vision Statement to take MRAG and Millgrove into the future. Still working in small groups, each guest was asked to suggest five words which they felt would best describe Millgrove in five years’ time. Guests were then asked to share their five words with the rest of their group. Again through conversation and discussion, each group was then asked to consider all the words put forward by their members and then choose five to share with the rest of the room. The words contributed from all groups across the room were then reviewed to identify similarities and duplicates, reducing the final number of words to 20:WelcomingActiveFriendlyCaringDynamicDiversePicturesqueCohesiveBeautifulSafeQuietA HubWonderfulEden of the North EastDreamsA HabitatProminentVibrantInclusiveLovingFinalising the Plan, September - OCTOBER 2015At MRAG’s meetings in August and September, the actions that were proposed at the community dinner and workshop were discussed at length. The top priority projects were identified.For MRAG’s October 2015 meeting, all committee members were asked to come up with a draft statement. After extensive discussion, the group came up with the following statement:Working to create a welcoming, safe and vibrant place, by being inclusive, caring and positive.Millgrove, a place we are proud to call home.1968525654000Release of Draft Community Plan, NOVEMber 2015This draft plan was completed by Millgrove Residents Action Group in November 2015. The community was informed about the plan and asked for feedback by a letterboxed flyer, as well as e-mail and social media. The full plan was available from the Newsagency as a hard copy and online through the Blog and Facebook.36 hard copies have been picked up. An email was sent to 68 addresses. The Facebook post reached 886 people, had 102 post clicks, 33 likes/shares and zero comments.16 positive comments were received by Maureen Halit at the Newsagency.The plan was finalised and presented to Yarra Ranges Council for acknowledgement on 1 December 2015.333756026035000The Millgrove Community Plan, 2015-2017VISION STATEMENTWorking to create a welcoming, safe and vibrant place, by being inclusive, caring and positive.Millgrove, a place we are proud to call home.Strategies and ActionsActionNext StepsWhenWho Create linked walking tracks to provide safe access to schools, shops, churches and the Warburton Rail Trail.Create a gravel path from the Millwarra Primary School to the shops Contact landholder to ask permissionLandholder to apply for permit(s)Establish a working bee groupSkilled volunteers build path2015-2016LandholderMRAGSkilled volunteersCreate a river walk along River RoadDiscuss idea with landholder/s to gain their supportDraw up a planOrganise permit(s)Establish a “River Road” groupApply for grant/sOrganise skilled volunteers2015-2017Parks VictoriaMelbourne Water Yarra Ranges CouncilMRAGSkilled volunteersSchools (students)Scouts-7302525146000-736602095500ActionNext StepsWhenWhoCreate welcoming and attractive entrances to Millgrove Erect a cover over picnic seating at the Millgrove shops and landscape the siteContact landholder to ask permissionDraw up a planLandholder to apply for permit/sOrganise working bee2016-2017LandholderMRAGSkilled volunteersLobby for a footpath from Dee Road to Gillis Street along the Warburton HighwayHold events to gain community supportContact VicRoads to get their supportDraw up a plan2016-2017VicRoadsMRAGSchool (Students)Erect a Rotunda around the barbeque in ReserveContact Council to seek permissionDraw up a plan and present to CouncilSeek donations of materials2016-2017Yarra Ranges CouncilVicRoadsMRAGLocal tradesmen/ volunteersCreate a log bogey at the entrance to the ReserveContact Council to ask permissionDraw up a plan and present to CouncilSeek donations of materials2015-2016Yarra Ranges CouncilVicRoadsMRAG Skilled volunteersMill ownerInstall enclosed noticeboard on wall between Newsagency and BakeryContact landholder to ask permissionSeek donations of materialsIdentify skilled volunteersBuild and erect noticeboard2015-2016LandholderMRAGSkilled volunteersCFA4243705150495002921011557000ActionNext StepsWhenWhoMake better use of Millgrove’s community buildings and spaces, and start new activities that encourage residents to get to know one anotherEncourage greater use of Millwarra Community Centre as a Millgrove Social Club offering different activities for the community. Contact groups that already use the CentrePut together a list of existing and potential activitiesInvite community to come and discuss wish-listEstablish new afternoon/night activities2016-2017MRAGRiver Valley ChurchOther users of CentrePrimary schoolEncourage local CWA and U3A groups to be more active in Millgrove Establish group of interested volunteersOrganise information nights at Community Centre about Upper Yarra U3A and Upper Yarra CWA Encourage residents to join these existing groupsInvite existing groups to run activities in Millgrove2016-2017MRAGCommitted volunteersUpper Yarra U3AUpper Yarra CWAPromote Millgrove’s Community Buildings, including Pallotti, Baptist Church, Soccer Club rooms, Community Centre. Identify available buildings and outdoor spacesPromote to community as a small directory in the shape of a pamphlet2016-2017MRAGSet up a Township Facebook page and/or website. Create a Millgrove township Facebook pageUpload events, news, and information about what is happening in Millgrove etc.2015-2016Any committed computer / social media skilled volunteerSet up a New Residents Welcome GroupEstablish group of interested volunteersCreate a Welcome Bag/FolderIdentify new residents2016Committed volunteersMRAG1778013589000Project/ActionNext StepsWhenWhoLobby for better public and/or community transportLobby for a Telebus from Warburton/ Millgrove/ Yarra Junction visiting Millgrove estate every hour for a reasonable fare. Research previous attempts to provide bus service (River Valley Church)Contact MartyrsDraw up planSurvey / petitionLobby2017Yarra Ranges CouncilMartyrs Project/ActionNext StepsWhenWhoAddress community safety issues with authorities Install CCTV in the wider community e.g. Shops, McKenzie King Park and the ReserveMeeting with policeSet up planApply for grant2017MRAGCFAYarra Ranges CouncilLocal shop keepersSchoolPoliceSupport residents who want to seal their road: Cavanagh Road, River Road as a priority, and all other roads in Millgrove MRAG to support residents to meet together if they wish to put in place a special charge scheme to seal their road2016-2017MRAG ResidentsSchoolCampaign for drainage at the front of Millwarra Primary School.Petition from residentsCheck if there are other schools on dirt roads in Yarra RangesLobby Council2016-2017MRAGSchoolParents of school studentsUsers of Community CentreSports Clubs401764519113500ActionNext StepsWhenContact Set up new recreational facilities in MillgroveEstablish new recreational activities in MillgroveMRAG members to meet principals for Millwarra Primary School and Upper Yarra Secondary College to discuss outcomes of consultations with studentsMRAG members to have follow-up meetings with studentsIdentify prioritiesApproach sports clubs and recreation service providers to start new activities in Millgrove.2016-2017MRAGInterchange Outer EastSports clubsMisfit Theatre-889015240000From "The Seasons in our Town": a picture book by children from Millgrove, Wesburn and surrounds, Yarra Ranges Council 2012Annex 1: Areas for Action and Project IdeasCreate linked walking tracks for safe access to schools, shops, churches and the Rail TrailCreate walking track on the Yarra River bank (River Road side) to link up with Dee Road trackComplete the walking track on both sides between McKenzie King Drive and Dee Road BridgesClear river bank on Dee and River Road for easier access to recreational use, and extend river path47021758763000Seal footpath along highway between Dee Road and Gillis StreetSeating on River RoadSeal path between school and shopsProper drainage on streetsRubbish bins by the riverPedestrian overpass over highwayBetter access to rail trailFootpaths safe for walkersUse Millgrove’s community buildings and spaces for new activities Working women’s group to tackle jobs we need doing as a collectiveInvolve pensioners in our community, make them feel welcomeCommunity building project – connections and engagement/a sense of belonging for everyoneMore whole of town get-togethersRegular community activities (days and evenings)Community notice boardBuild confidence to speak out as a communityFamily focused social get-togethersMore Sunday marketsWelcome new residentsIncrease local volunteeringMusic festivalTalent night Create welcoming and attractive entrances to MillgroveUpgrade McKenzie King park equipment, toilet, shelter, fence Post and Rail fence continued from toilet block to pedestrian crossing(Bull nose) Rotunda – from new fire station to toilets as shelter e.g. for marketsTrain silhouette on existing rail line near pedestrian lights as entrance to Millgrove Vertical flower boxes spelling MillgroveVillage feel to shopping complex: notification to shop owners to develop a planSteel constructed Christmas Tree, replacing lost pine solar lights More picnic facilitiesMore landscaped gardens(More) sanitary bins for girls toiletsSculpture or art piecePublic bins in parksConvert timber mill to wetlandClean up Mill siteMore seats and shade along rail trailRoses for our diggers next to plaque near toilet blockTheme parkBlack Saturday memorial plaque at CFAInformation about the history of Millgrove on display near Rail Trail Maintain beauty of mountain background in MillgrovePlantings to hide Mill from the shops Set up new recreational activities in MillgroveHave a Community Centre, a place to hang outMillgrove sports teams for girls e.g. basketball/netball Athletics running trackBring back rope swing on riverYouth group after school (gamers, pool tables) like at Redwood Centre in Warby 434340012065000Fitness ParkA walking groupSkate ParkMore organised youth activitiesActivity playgroundRiver walking trackA running groupGym/Bowling EB games shopBMX Trails (get bikes off roads)Address community safety issues with authorities50km/hr and signs on all local roads in MillgroveSealing of unmade roads and footpaths – Wonga Road, Dee Road, River Road.Security plus toilets at McKenzie King ParkCommunity watch “keep our children safe”Police station/more patrols/less drug dealing and “Rats”at park Traffic lights at intersection of McKenzie King Drive and Warburton HighwayChild safe fence around playgroundPut up bus shelters that can’t be smashedMore street lights through Millgrove Less drug dealers in townTraffic lights at CFA stationSafety for cyclists on highwayA safe children’s playgroundCCTV at shopsSafe sleeping places for homelessBetter roads Speed humps on McKenzie King Drive50km/hr zone on highway between Wesburn and WarburtonKid’s playground using recycled materialsLobby for better public and/or community transportCommunity bus from Warburton to Yarra Junction ($1 each way)Tele-bus service from Yarra Junction to WarburtonDivert public bus through estate (McKenzie King Drive) Public bus 6am-8am on weekendsLate night bus service and on weekendsBring back the RailwayLobby for better mobile phone coverage and internet access Relocation of Telstra tower, away from Mill site4G mobile phone receptionAnnex 2: Milwarra Primary School StudentsSurvey 19 June 2015 with Grades 3-4 (17 students) and Grades 5-6 (16 students) ThemeIdeasNo. of responsesGrade 5-6VOTEGrade 5-6No. of responsesGrade 3-4VOTEGrade 3-4TotalOUTDOORSA better playground16 =SUM(LEFT) 7More play grounds11New (cleaner) toilets213Water Bubblers235SPORT/ RECREATIONFooty Ground11Skate Park 2136Rope Swing-112Flying Fox-1-1Tree House-11112Bike Club11Car Club112Go Kart Track134Motor Cross Park--167BMX jump13127Community vegie garden213More groups like youth theatre11Hotel allowing pets11Cinema--11Gym--134Swimming Pool--134Footy – Netball Team--11718PUBLIC ASSETSBush projects123More paths (in the bush)22A bike path (to school)22Walking tracks112Foot paths – River Rd- from estate to shops 11Walking bridge over the river (from Tullock Rd)--11Bigger parking areas11Help the mill consume less wood (less wood at mill)112Have less rubbish on the ground11Litter pick-up group11Signs “Put rubbish in bin”--11Community park on the main road (make it better)11Bus Depot11Have real life game characters from games like Pokemon11More Trees-11SHOPSMake Millgrove more modern123New shopping centre11More shops314Game storeMovie/video storeBookstoreBike shopLolly ShopIce-cream ShopHairdresser311--------------1111----85-3111961Small IGA/Safeway--1-1Car wash11SERVICESWelcome to new residents in Millgrove11Library (not aware that it is in Baptist Church now)33Out of school Homework Club (exists)11Animal Care Group112SAFETYHave a police station (because of hoons, unregistered motor bikes on the road)156Have a hospital (Re-open the hospital in Warby)3710Large fire truck11Traffic lights at McKenzie King bridge to get to bus stop on trail-side / School crossing134Annex 3: Fifteen Millgrove students at UYSC, 13 May 2015What do we need to create, change, modify, regain, keep in Millgrove?Process - a few minutes of writing down ideas on sticky notes individually, put them on the whiteboard under categories, grouping of ideas, group discussion to clarify ideas, then 3 votes each on their favourite ideas)ThemeIdeaNo.of responsesVotesTotalTransportDivert public bus through estate (McKenzie King Drive)189OutdoorsUpgrade McKenzie King park equipment, toilet, shelter, fence5611Bring back rope swing on river9413A garden maze11Sport and RecMillgrove sports teams for girls e.g. basketball, netball314Moto X / BMX / Go cart track516Skate park213Rec centre/gym/bowling41014Athletics running track246Public assetsA bridge across to Westley Road11Seal Wonga Road112Better roads246Tidy up the sawmill33No more smashed bus shelters11Keep the ANZAC memorial rock22Keep the CFA22ShopsHungry Jack’s/Macca’s/Pancake Parlour/Chinese55A good food place112Pub123Supermarket11ServicesYouth group after school (games, pool table), like at Redwood Centre, Warby11Long day care22SafetyPolice station/more patrols/less drug dealing and “Rats” at park6410Streetlights145Annex 4: Millgrove ABS summary profile, 2011NameNumber%Yarra Ranges Council area %Population SummaryTotal Population1,649100.0100.0Males83150.449.5Females81849.650.5Australian citizens1,42486.490.1Eligible voters (citizens 18+)1,07965.467.4Indigenous population130.80.7Australian-born1,29678.679.5Speaks language other than English at home764.66.0Overseas-born22413.616.3Needs assistance due to age or disability1096.63.8Age StructureBabies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)1318.06.5Primary schoolers (5 to 11)1398.49.2Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)1146.98.6Tertiary education/independence (18 to 24)1539.39.3Young workforce (25 to 34)17610.711.2Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)34821.122.1Older workers & pre-retirees (50 to 59)29317.714.3Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)18911.510.9Seniors (70 to 84)935.66.6Frail aged (85 and over)130.81.4Total Population1,649100.0100.0Household TypesCouples with children15622.237.1Couples without children13319.025.8One parent families13419.211.3Lone person households21430.519.7Group households253.52.2Total households (inc. non-classifiable)701100.0100.0ReligionChristian religions75545.953.9Non Christian religions623.72.3No Religion55733.933.8Not stated23314.28.9Total persons (inc. non-classifiable)1,644100.0100.0EducationAttending pre-school or primary school1589.610.6Attending secondary school935.67.4Attending university or TAFE institution774.75.5Total persons (including those not attending)1,646100.0100.0Labour ForceEmployed64293.196.0Unemployed476.94.0Total labour force68951.966.3Not in the labour force51238.629.8Total persons aged 15+ (inc. Not Stated)1,327100.0100.0Dwelling SummarySeparate houses76498.791.9Medium and high density10.17.5Other dwellings (inc. Caravans, houseboats)91.20.7Occupied private dwellings70491.492.4Unoccupied Dwellings668.67.4Non private dwellings00.00.2Total dwellings770100.0100.0Housing TenureOwned20729.433.3Purchasing29942.547.0Renting13819.714.4Total households (inc. not stated and other)703100.0100.0Household IncomeLess than $600 (low)21232.218.0$600 to $1,249 (lower middle)22333.925.4$1,250 to $1,999 (upper middle)10415.821.1$2,000 or more (high)385.824.3Incomes not stated8212.411.1Total households658100.0100.0Internet ConnectionBroadband connection39356.072.8Dial-up connection273.83.4Other connection243.42.9No connection20128.615.4Not stated588.25.4Total households701100.0100.0Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing piled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. ................
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