As a councillor it is often difficult to get an insight into the work staff do. However, this month has been incredibly busy with budget and LEP work and I particularly want to thank and commend the staff for the enormous amount of work done.
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One of the community groups I have been involved in is the Hilltops Wellbeing Action Group. This comprises many local health, education and wellness groups. Some of the issues being focused on include social and affordable housing and encouraging training of the Lifespan Program - QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer).
I would like to commend council for implementing the QPR training across the organisation so that all staff will become trained. After a nomination process to become Workplace Wellness Champions, 20 employees were selected from all departments to do training throughout the year.
A Local Drug Action Team program is being organised to improve youth health outcomes and services for sexual health, mental health and drug and alcohol consumption. This program is being funded through the Alcohol and Drug Foundation and will be designed over the next 12 months.
In other parts of the community, the Harden Visitor Information Centre is close to opening. The hardworking committee has done an excellent job on its completion. The Regional Health Summit organised by Local Government NSW was a well-supported regional initiative.
Councillor Roles and I were privileged to attend the Australian Local Government Women's Association National Conference in Sydney to celebrate a hundred years of women in government.
Hilltops Council is a busy, dynamic workplace and I am pleased to be part of it.
