Liveability and Wellbeing
Building solid foundations for community and economic participation.
Solid foundations for community and economic participation
Martu Translation: Nuntirrpa ngurra kamu punutu kamu economy la ngarpilyiku
Things to Address
- Diverse cultural and environmental assets
- Good existing stakeholder networks and a strong desire to ‘do things differently’
- Land that is resource rich and can be used for other ventures such as agricultural or diverse energy projects
- Opportunities to expand on tourism possibilities
- Good sporting and recreational opportunities
Opportunities
- Need for greater coordination amongst government and NGO services in town
- Attraction of staff and funding for services or infrastructure in health
- Community transience
- Cost of living and doing business
- Crime and safety, particularly with young people
- Reliance on the resource sector
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"We need partnerships with the Newman community so people can learn about our culture and so we can ensure we have access to housing, education and employment. This will keep our people strong, and when our children see the older people strong they will follow them.”
Annabel Landy
Objective
There is access to quality public spaces accommodation in Newman and in remote communities.
Strategies
Work with State, regional and local partners to progress a coordinated approach to the range of East Pilbara accommodation.
Actions
- Progress precinct planning in Newman town centre, including scoping and engagement to develop place principles
- Deliver reinvestment in housing in remote communities
- Develop plan for provision of emergency and short-stay accommodation
- Co-design new culturally sensitive housing and accommodation solutions with Martu and Nyiyaparli
- Pilot Aboriginal Males Healing Centre facility
Objective
Improved provision of health and support services to at risk families.
Strategies
Provide essential health infrastructure in Newman.
Actions
- Deliver new Newman Hospital
Strategies
Collectively work with relevant agencies to improve health and wellbeing outcomes across demographic groups.
Actions
- Develop East Pilbara Health and Wellbeing Strategy including exploration of technology solutions for collective case management
- Initiate a case management approach for at-risk families (high rates of police callouts, property damage, domestic violence)
- Deliver an early childhood education and parental support program in collaboration with Nyiyaparli and Martu in Newman
- Redesign service provision with Martu to be culturally appropriate, through the Staying at Home project
Objective
An attractive and safe public realm in Newman.
Strategies
Implement a public safety strategy.
Actions
- Roll-out CCTV and lighting project
- Roll-out East Pilbara planning and improvement program
- Pilot Martu/Nyiyaparli security patrol program
- Develop a ‘safer Newman’ campaign (e.g. clean-up days, Neighbourhood Watch)
