Pollies take notice
BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.
The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.
The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.
Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.
“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.
“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.
“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,
“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.
“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”
Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.
“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.
“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”
Anthony Radford | Bendigo Weekly | 07-Sep-2012
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FAMILY EVENT: Ashley Hill with daughter Samantha at the launch.
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LOCAL waiting lists for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have hit the radars of the state’s politicians, and it is set to continue.
After the Bendigo Weekly revealed last month waiting lists for early intervention services were more than two years in some cases, local State Government officials have begun contacting parents of children with ASD to get a clearer picture of the crisis.
The Weekly revealed last week the Education Department had wrongly told the government claims of the two-year wait were incorrect.
The issue, and the push for a whole-of-life autism centre in Bendigo, won’t go away, especially if last weekend’s launch of Australia’s first autism radio show is anything to go by.
More than 150 people attended the launch of the show, hosted by parent Rebecca Kelly.
The show will be broadcast at 10am every Saturday on Phoenix FM, 106.7 on the dial, starting tomorrow.
“The launch, which included a screening of The Lomax, was fantastic,” Ms Kelly said.
“These kids haven’t been able to go to the movies before, because their parents are judged by others,” she said.
“Everything was acceptable.”
The Real People Talk ASD radio program will look at all areas of autism. This week it will feature a dietician, who will talk about how to deal with the challenging food behaviours associated with the disorder.
Rebecca will also talk with a local author Kelly Andrews. Her book, 100 Kisses of Autism, is about her journey as a parent of an autistic son.
There will also be a discussion about a new diagnostic model introduced in the USA and whether it has any effects for locals.
BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.
The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.
The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.
Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.
“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.
“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.
“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,
“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.
“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”
Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.
“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.
“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”
The autistic children that have to go to mainstream schools struggle with sensory overloads, behavioral issues and other autistic traits, it's hard on the children, the parents, the teachers, schools and other students, they are all stretched to the maximum
as it is. All children have the potential to live and grow to be independent and contribute to society, they just need to be taught in the right environment and have the adequate support.