Current Statistics Kiama Over 20,906 residents High proportion of seniors (49.9% over 50) & university level graduates Over 67.7% currently have internet connections Over 1,500 SME s - predominantly tourism related
NBN: Stages of Roll-Out First Release Kiama Downs and Minnamurra Second Release Kiama, Kiama Heights and Jamberoo TBA Gerringong and Gerroa The Kiama Municipality
An evolving document At its meeting on Tuesday 17 May 2011 Kiama Council endorsed a Broadband Strategy.
Broadband and Infrastructure Kiama Council s Engineering Department continues to work closely with NBN Co during the planning and installation phase of the first and second stages of rollout.
Working with Department of Broadband Kiama Council was the first and only local government in Australia to be awarded and announced as successful, in all three rounds of funding from the Federal Government. Kiama Council has worked to create a holistic framework which will inspire the community and sustainably develop digital initiatives to maximise the NBN.
Kiama Council: working with NBN Co, the CSIRO and UOW NBN Co Strong working partnership Successfully lobbied for the connection of Council Admin Centre, Library, Community College and Pavilion CSIRO Australian Centre for Broadband Innovation Joint projects Project assistance and guidance UOW e-health research projects e-business research projects Media students
The Kiama Digital Hub The Kiama Digital Hub was the first round of grant funding offered by the Federal Government, which operates from the Kiama Library. Kiama Council is the lead agent.
The Pavilion Kiama The Pavilion Kiama is a Council owned and operated community function centre. It also acts as a Business and Community DAC Digital Access Centre, it works to promote the Hub and economic development in Kiama.
NBN Futures Expo 2012 Build it and they will come- so we did!!
Objectives of the Expo To enable internet providers and associated business to promote their goods and services To educate, inform and inspire businesses and residents on the benefits of the NBN Promote that Kiama Council & it s community are proactive advocates of the NBN
Exhibitors and Seminars
Blue Haven Retirement Village Blue Haven Retirement Village is an Aged Care and e-health DAC It works to promote the Hub and digital initiatives in aged care.
North Kiama Neighborhood Centre The North Kiama Neighborhood Centre is a Community DAC or Digital Access Centre, it works to promote the Hub.
Program Kiama Community College The Kiama Digital Enterprise initiative is the second round of Federal Government Grant Funding Kiama received. It operates out of the Kiama Community Centre, located below the Digital Hub. Kiama Council is the supporting agent.
Digital Local Government The third round of funding Kiama was successful in attaining was the Digital Local Government program. This initiative will see the transformation of the delivery of Kiama Council services and engagement with the community, making Kiama a Digital Local Government. Kiama Council is the leading agent.
Digital Local Government The third round of funding is the most important of all the rounds for Kiama Council because it will transform the way we deliver Council services and engage with the community.
Digital Local Government Kiama Council s Digital Local Government program will focus on the delivery of Council s Community engagement workshops. These workshops are run regularly for the benefit of all residents in the Kiama Municipal Council Local Government Area. * Food Waste Trial*
Digital Local Government Training will be available to residents who could not previously access the service, as a result of barriers to physical attendance. Target groups include; Stay-at home mothers Land owners, living outside the Municipality Residents with limited transport options Elderly citizens with mobility issues Residents with physical disabilities Youth of Kiama
INTERNAL NBN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Michael F, Sandra M, Chris Q, Clare R, Pip S, John H, Darren B, Michelle H, Steve D, Sharon P & Megan H STEERING COMMITTEE MANEX EXEC. SPONSOR - GM EXTERNAL REFERENCE GROUP QTR NBN PORTFOLIO MGT TEAM Oversee the implementation of DBCDE Projects, identify opportunities and facilitate the expanded use of broadband by Council and the community. Liaise with internal / external partners / stakeholders. Manage internal / external communications and promotions. Coordinate implementation of broadband technologies and projects. NBN Marketing Oversight and Delivery. Program Sponsor NBN Portfolio: Chris Quigley; Program Manager: Pip Spence, Technology Oversight: John Holland MNTH DIGITAL HUB PROJECT John Holland, Michelle Hudson Bluehaven Aged Care Digital Access Steve Dawson North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre Sharon Parker The Pavilion Kiama Business DAC Megan Hutchison DLG PROJECT Pip Spence, John Holland Phase 1: Mobilise and release First round of 11 weeks of Workshops tbc including digital business workshops. Phase 2: Expansion of service to more workshop areas. KIAMA CONNECT Graeme Lock-Lee, Sue Wiaczek DGLP Pip Spence BROADBAND STRATEGY PROJECTS DIGITAL ECONOMY STRATEGY RDA Illawarra Wollongong Council Shellharbour Council DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT OF KIAMA DIGITAL ECONOMY STRATEGY DIGITAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT KIAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WKLY KIAMA COUNCIL NBN PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Kiama Council will continue to foster partnerships and develop innovative solutions for community and business initiatives using the NBN. The organisation will continue to invest in the Digital Local Government initiative to ensure grows to become a successful replicable and scalable model.
Sandra McCarthy Mayor Kiama Municipal Council Phone: (02) 4232 0444 Email: council@kiama.nsw.gov.au