Community Services Plans, Policy and Profiles

These plans, policies, profiles and papers are for public viewing. We hope they are informative and helpful.

Community Services Policy

Community Services Policy: In October 1990 Council adopted its Community Services Policy, based on its first Social Plan which was to assist in the development and management of Council's Community Services. This policy was updated as new plans were developed and Council's resolutions. A pdf version of the amended policy is available here. (pdf 51kb)

Community Directory: Council keeps this directory as comprehensive and up to date as possible. It includes transport, sports organisations, clubs and many other services available generally in the Illawarra and specifically in Kiama and its environs. If these records are incorrect or dated, or your organisation is not included, please use the directory update form on the last page to ensure that corrections or additions are made. The Community Directory also lists information about services for senior residents and for people with a disability.

Community Profile 2007: The Kiama Municipal Council Community Profile includes results from the 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. It's designed to inform community groups, Council, investors, business, students and the general public. To achieve this, the Profile is formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary.

Community Profile 2004 (pdf 4137Kb): Derived from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2001, this information is provided for those who require previous demographic information about the Kiama district's population, housing, religion and other categories.

The Social Plan 2004 has been the most comprehensive social plan attempted by Council. Based on background information, the introduction to the Social Plan was the result of a community survey and consultation that resulted in this most valuable document. Plans for focus groups included Aboriginal People's Plan, Children's Plan, Older People's Plan, People with a Disability Plan, Women's Plan and Young People's Plan

Social Plan 2004 - 2009 (includes Community Profile 2004) (pdf 2452Kb)
Social Plan 1999 (pdf 599Kb): A document that informs the reader of the community needs and priorities as required by NSW Legislation.
Social Plan 1988 (pdf 509Kb): First Social Plan developed by Council that provided the main directions for its involvement in Community Services.

Donations Policy: Adopted in 2002, with subsequent amendments that states the Council's policy on Donations and how to apply.
Donations Application Form (pdf 49Kb): This form should be filled out by the applicant/organisation.
Community Services - An Overview and Directions for the New Millennium (pdf 160Kb).: This document provides an overview of the past achievements of Community Services and the challenges that are ahead.
Community Satisfaction and Services Priority Survey: The survey was designed as a social and strategic planning tool to gain information from local residents about Kiama Council services satisfaction, importance of different programs, priorities for key services and facilities, as well as the best method of consultation.

National Community News Online: Infoxchange Australia is a non-profit company dedicated to providing a quality up-to-date information service to the Australian community sector.
National Seniors Association: National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership based community organisation which has as its major objectives to provide economic and social benefits for people 50 years and over, to represent its members' views to Government at all levels and to make donations and provide service and advice to charitable institutions assisting people 50 years and over.
Local Government Community Services Association of Australia: The LGCSAA is the national professional association for people employed in Local Government within community services, community development and social planning.
Local Government Community Services Association of New South Wales: The NSW Local Government Community Services Association was formed almost 30 years ago to represent the interests of community and human services staff employed in local councils.

Last updated: Wednesday March 28, 2007