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We're seeking community feedback, via submissions, on our Draft Advocacy Action Plan 2025-2029.
What is the Advocacy Action Plan?
The Advocacy Plan outlines how Indigo Shire Council will represent and advance the interests of our community over the next four years. It identifies our key priorities and explains how we will work strategically with other councils, peak bodies, and all levels of government to secure better outcomes for our residents.
As a small rural council facing significant financial constraints, strategic advocacy is critical to bridge the gap between community expectations and our capacity to deliver essential services and infrastructure. This plan focuses our limited resources on the issues that will have the greatest impact on our community's wellbeing and prosperity.
Background
The Advocacy Plan aligns with our Council Plan 2025-2029 and Community Vision. It responds to the key challenges facing our community, including:
Long-term financial sustainability pressures from rate capping and cost shifting
Infrastructure maintenance gaps and ageing facilities
Need for improved healthcare, telecommunications, and transport services
Climate resilience and emergency management requirements
Economic development and workforce attraction opportunities
Heritage conservation and potential World Heritage listing benefits
The plan uses a three-tiered approach to prioritise our advocacy efforts based on community impact, resource requirements, and strategic importance.
Key Features
The plan includes:
Tier 1 priorities requiring sustained, intensive advocacy (ambulance response times, healthcare access, water infrastructure, climate resilience funding, rate cap reform, Financial Assistance Grants, Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund)
Tier 2 priorities where we pursue opportunities as they arise (telecommunications, public transport, aquatic services, road safety, business investment, heritage conservation)
Tier 3 priorities for responsive advocacy on emerging community needs
Clear roles and responsibilities for Councillors, CEO, and staff
Partnerships with neighbouring councils, peak bodies like MAV and Rural Councils Victoria, and government stakeholders
Success measures including funding secured, policy changes achieved, and community engagement
All submissions will be considered before the plan is finalised and presented to Council for adoption in November 2025.
We're seeking community feedback, via submissions, on our Draft Advocacy Action Plan 2025-2029.
What is the Advocacy Action Plan?
The Advocacy Plan outlines how Indigo Shire Council will represent and advance the interests of our community over the next four years. It identifies our key priorities and explains how we will work strategically with other councils, peak bodies, and all levels of government to secure better outcomes for our residents.
As a small rural council facing significant financial constraints, strategic advocacy is critical to bridge the gap between community expectations and our capacity to deliver essential services and infrastructure. This plan focuses our limited resources on the issues that will have the greatest impact on our community's wellbeing and prosperity.
Background
The Advocacy Plan aligns with our Council Plan 2025-2029 and Community Vision. It responds to the key challenges facing our community, including:
Long-term financial sustainability pressures from rate capping and cost shifting
Infrastructure maintenance gaps and ageing facilities
Need for improved healthcare, telecommunications, and transport services
Climate resilience and emergency management requirements
Economic development and workforce attraction opportunities
Heritage conservation and potential World Heritage listing benefits
The plan uses a three-tiered approach to prioritise our advocacy efforts based on community impact, resource requirements, and strategic importance.
Key Features
The plan includes:
Tier 1 priorities requiring sustained, intensive advocacy (ambulance response times, healthcare access, water infrastructure, climate resilience funding, rate cap reform, Financial Assistance Grants, Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund)
Tier 2 priorities where we pursue opportunities as they arise (telecommunications, public transport, aquatic services, road safety, business investment, heritage conservation)
Tier 3 priorities for responsive advocacy on emerging community needs
Clear roles and responsibilities for Councillors, CEO, and staff
Partnerships with neighbouring councils, peak bodies like MAV and Rural Councils Victoria, and government stakeholders
Success measures including funding secured, policy changes achieved, and community engagement
