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Many issues that affect our communities are outside our direct control, but we can play a role by advocating for change. This page details what our priorities are to guide our work with state and federal governments, the private sector, and others to address these priorities and issues.
- Funding for our core services and projects
We will continue to advocate for certainty and sustainability in funding for our core services, including community development, emergency preparedness, resilience, and mental wellbeing. Many of our services have been funded through emergency recovery funding or other temporary sources in the past. This priority is marked with a red heart.
- Economic resilience and industry transition
We will work with the private sector as well as all levels of government and neighbouring municipalities to plan for and respond to economic risks in a positive and proactive way. Our economy has faced significant challenges in the past and, as we move forward, there are risks from climate change and potential impacts to major industries and employers in Alpine Shire.
- Housing
We will continue to advocate to all levels of government for key actions to address housing challenges. The provision of affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in Alpine Shire is needed to unlock key economic constraints and prevent housing stress and poverty among vulnerable members of our communities. This priority is marked with a red heart.
- Access to health services, education, jobs, and childcare
We will advocate to improve access to a range of services, whether through transport options or improved technology and telecommunications. Our lack of options to access basic services, particularly for young people and older people, places our communities at a significant disadvantage. This priority is marked with a red heart.
- Sustainability and climate change adaptation
We will continue to advocate for broad actions to support people and businesses across Alpine Shire to efficiently transition to a low carbon economy, including support for the agriculture and transport sectors. Climate adaptation enables us to make the most of opportunities in a changing landscape, and create a more sustainable future for generations to come. This priority is marked with a red heart.
- Telecommunications and internet connectivity
We will continue to advocate for improved coverage and capacity in our telecommunications and internet networks. In many parts of Alpine Shire, there is inadequate telecommunications coverage, which impacts safety and leaves parts of our community with limited or no connectivity. In addition to these network gaps, there is insufficient capacity in our network during busy times, as the network is not designed for the high visitor numbers.