Victorian Delfin Lend Lease Master Planned Communities Australia, Caroline Springs, Craigieburn, Edgewater, Lakeside Pakenham, Laurimar. Community Outline attached. Application received October 2010. Site Visit and Designation November 2010.

Country: Australia
Programme started year: 2006
Pacific Safe Communities Network Membership: 2010
Full application available: www.safecommunities.org.nz/sc/vicdll

Number of inhabitants:

• Caroline Springs master planned community current population is approximately 18,322 people and is expected to reach 23,000 people by 2013.
• Craigieburn master planned community current population is approximately 10,000 people.
• Edgewater master planned community current population is approximately 2,500 residents.
• Lakeside Pakenham master planned community current population is approximately 5,720 people and is expected to reach 8,112 people by 2013.
• Laurimar master planned community current population is approximately 3,000 people and is expected to grow to 9,000 over the next five years.

For further information contact:
Name: Shane O’Brien
Institution: National Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Delfin Lend Lease
Address: PO Box 1512, Milton
City: Queensland 4064
Country: Australia
Phone : 61 7 3292 2200 Fax: 61 7 3871 2810
E-mail: shane.obrien@lendlease.com

Web address for community as a whole:
www.edgewater.com.au
www.lakesidepakenham.com.au
www.delfinlaurimar.com.au
www.delfincarolinesprings.com.au
www.craigieburn.com.au  
www.delfinlendlease.com.au

The programme covers the following safety promotion activities:    

Children 0-14 years:

• Child Safety Booklet - Developed in 2007 to raise awareness of child safety issues –around the family home and in the wider community.
• Dogs ‘n’ Kids Information Resource Kit - Part of an overall strategy to empower health professionals, parents and children with information to reduce the incidence and severity of dog bites to children.
• Caroline Springs –Ride2School road safety program - ‘Part Way is Okay’ Pilot
• Caroline Springs – REACH - Yr 5 & 6 workshops – aim to build resilience and self-esteem in young students.
• Craigieburn - Water Safety - Teaching children water safety and how to swim to ensure they are safe around the water.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Active School Kids program - integrated program including Walking School Bus, Bike and Scooter Safety training workshops, Stop and Drop Zones, and ‘All Aboard’ Children’s Day and Road Safety Expo.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Road Safety Expo and Children’s Day.
• Laurimar - Ride2School Program comprising School Travel Plan, School Bike Policy, Ride2School Safe Travel Routes to School Map, Ride2School Day and Walk2School Day.
• Laurimar – ‘Slow Down, Kids Around’ stickers for Rubbish Day.
• Laurimar - Meet a Lifeguard.

Youth 15-24 years:

• Caroline Springs - Police Adopt-A-School Program.
• Caroline Springs – REACH Fused Program and REACH Heroes Days.
• Caroline Springs – Brotherhood of St Lawrence Jobs Initiative – introducing young people to the workforce by providing industry/school/community forums, an industry taster program and a customised training work placement program.
• Caroline Springs – Beacon Foundation - providing young people, many from third generation unemployed families, with an opportunity to participate in mock employment interviews and support them in job finding.
• Caroline Springs – Police Youth programs.

Adults 25-64 years:

• Caroline Springs - Mother’s Network of Caroline Springs & Burnside Inc.
• Lakeside Pakenham - New Parents Group.

Older Adults 65+ years:

• Caroline Springs - Aged and Disability Services including Melton Seniors Register, Home Care, Personal Care and In Home Respite, and Chair based exercise programs.
• Caroline Springs - Caesia Gardens Retirement (By Design) Village providing a range of services specifically targeted at supporting seniors. 
• Caroline Springs - Melton Men’s Shed.
• Caroline Springs - Road Safety for Seniors program.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Seniors First Aid.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Pakenham Men’s Shed.
• Laurimar - Falls Prevention.
• Laurimar - Let Everyone Actively Participate program.
• Laurimar - Fire safety education for seniors.

For the following environments:

Home:

• Caroline Springs - Online Discussion Forums.
• Caroline Springs - My Street! reporting system for reporting incidents of vandalism, graffiti, broken footpaths and other community safety issues.
• Caroline Springs - School Safety Day.
• Laurimar – Community Safety Day.

Traffic:

• Caroline Springs –Ride2School road safety program - ‘Part Way is Okay’ Pilot.
• Craigieburn – Bicycle Safety.
• Edgewater - Public Transport Workshops.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Active School Kids program.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Road Safety Expo and Children’s Day.
• Laurimar – ‘Slow Down, Kids Around’ stickers for Rubbish Day.
• Laurimar - Ride2School Program comprising: School Travel Plan, School Bike Policy, Ride2School Safe Travel Routes to School Map, Ride2School Day and Walk2School Day.

Occupational:

• Caroline Springs – Incident and Injury Free Forum.
• Craigieburn – Safety in Construction initiative.
• Craigieburn – Safety Award.

School:

• Caroline Springs –Ride2School road safety program - ‘Part Way is Okay’ Pilot.
• Caroline Springs – REACH - Yr 5 & 6 workshops – aim to build resilience and self-esteem in young students.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Active School Kids program - integrated program including Walking School Bus, Bike and Scooter Safety training workshops, Stop and Drop Zones, and ‘All Aboard’ Children’s Day and Road Safety Expo.
• Lakeside Pakenham – Road Safety Expo and Children’s Day.
• Laurimar - Ride2School Program comprising School Travel Plan, School Bike Policy, Ride2School Safe Travel Routes to School Map, Ride2School Day.
• Caroline Springs - Police Adopt-A-School Program.
• Caroline Springs – REACH Fused Program and REACH Heroes Days.

Sports and Leisure:

• Caroline Springs – Melton Service Area Liquor Accord.
• Laurimar - Sporting Clubs Development program.

Violence prevention:

• Caroline Springs – Melton Service Area Liquor Accord.
• Caroline Springs – ‘Melton Says No to Violence’ program.

Programmes aiming at “High risk-groups”:

• People living with a disability - The design and construction of a special outdoor play centre for Sammy-Joe Liistro who suffers from Trichothiodystrophy (TTD), a rare genetic disorder which causes skin sensitivity and allergy to UV rays and fluorescent light. The play area will allow Sammy-Joe to play outdoors without the danger of exposure to UV rays, to share the space with other sufferers of TTD, as well as children and parents from the Craigieburn Disability Support Group.
• Disaster management and in particular fire safety - Supporting the Country Fire Authority in Whittlesea with funding and trained volunteers who are available during the day and on site.
• Seniors - Preventing falls and keeping seniors active with comprehensive programs such as the City of Whittlesea’s ‘Let Everyone Actively Participate’.
• Road safety especially for children - Responding to road safety, particularly for children, through the development of an integrated road safety program. The Pakenham Streets Ahead initiative has several complementary elements – the Active School Kids Program, School Stop and Drop Zones, and the Walking School Bus.
• Safety By Design - Ensuring that Safety by Design principles are used to enhance safety within potentially high risk environments in the communities such as parks, pedestrian crossings, railways and waterways.

Data Analysis:   

The master planned communities of Caroline Springs, Craigieburn, Edgewater, Lakeside Pakenham and Laurimar have developed and deliver a range of activities that promote safety and prevent injuries to people of all ages who live, work, play and visit the community including children, young people, families and seniors.

Strategies are developed in response to available information about injury and community safety, and feedback from the local community. This data is sourced from agencies including Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, Traffic Accident Commission, Victoria Police, VicHealth Centre for the Promotion of Mental Health and Community Wellbeing, and local anecdotal information from partner agencies including Police and Council.

Hospital admissions and emergency presentations

Caroline Springs

• Between July 2008 and June 2009, there were 877 hospital admissions and a further 2253 non-admitted presentations to emergency departments due to injury among residents of Caroline Springs (postcode area 3023).
• 88% of hospital admissions were for unintentional injury, 10% for intentional injury and 2% for injuries of other or undetermined intent. The age groups accounting for the most injury admissions were young adults and young children. Falls were the most common cause of injury, accounting for 30% of cases. Transport injuries accounted for 13% of total injuries mostly involving car occupants (7%), motorcyclists (3%) and pedal cyclists (2%). Injuries most commonly occurred in the home or on a road, street or highway.
• Most emergency presentations were for unintentional injury (82%). Cases were most frequent among young children (0-4 years), other children (5-14 years) and younger adults (15-29 years). Falls were the most frequent injury group (28%). More than one third of cases were reported as occurring in the home (39%).

 Craigieburn

• Between July 2008 and June 2009, there were 846 hospital admissions and a further 2314 non-admitted presentations to emergency departments due to injury among residents of Craigieburn (postcode area 3064).
• 87% of these admissions were for unintentional injury, 11% for intentional injury and 2% for injuries of other or undetermined intent. The age groups accounting for the most injury admissions were 25-29 years (11%) and 20-24 years (10%). Falls were the most common cause of injury, accounting for 29% of cases. Transport injuries accounted for 15% of total injuries mostly involving car occupants (6%) and motorcyclists (4%).
• Most emergency presentations were for unintentional injury (75%). Cases were most frequent among young children (0-14 years) & younger adults (15-29 years). Falls were the most frequent injury group (26%). Almost one third of cases were reported as occurring at home (32%).

Edgewater (Maribyrnong)

• Between July 2008 and June 2009, there were 481 hospital admissions and a further 998 non-admitted presentations to emergency departments due to injury among residents of Maribyrnong (postcode area 3032).
• 83% of these admissions were for unintentional injury. The age groups accounting for the most injury admissions were 25-29 years (11%), 85+ years (10%), 20-24 years (10%), 30-34 years (9%) and 35-39 years (9%). Falls were the most common cause of injury, accounting for 36% of cases. Transport injuries accounted for 14% of total injuries mostly involving car occupants (6%), pedal cyclists (3%) and motorcyclists (3%). Injuries inflicted by another person (assault) accounted for 8% of total injuries.
• Most emergency presentations were for unintentional injury (84%). Cases were most frequent among young children (0-4 years) and younger adults (20-34 years). Falls were the most frequent injury group (30%). One third of cases were reported as occurring in the home (33%).

 Laurimar (Doreen)

• Between July 2008 and June 2009, there were 153 hospital admissions and a further 335 non-admitted presentations to emergency departments due to injury among residents of Doreen (postcode area 3754).
• 90% of these admissions were for unintentional injury. The age groups accounting for the most injury admissions were 10-14 years (11%), 15-19 years (9%), 75-79 years (9%), 25-29 years (7%) and 30-34 years (7%). Falls were the most common cause of injury, accounting for 32% of cases. Transport injuries accounted for 16% of total injuries mostly involving motorcyclists, (7%).
• Most of emergency presentations were for unintentional injury (84%). Cases were most frequent among young children (0-4 years) and younger adults (20-34 years). Falls were the most frequent injury group (34%). More than one third of cases were reported as occurring in the home (36%).

 Lakeside Pakenham (Pakenham)

• Between July 2008 and June 2009, there were 690 hospital admissions and a further 1961 non-admitted presentations to emergency departments due to injury among residents of Pakenham (postcode area 3810).
• 87% of these admissions were for unintentional injury. The age groups accounting for the most injury admissions were 85+ years (12%), 25-29 years (10%), 15-19 years (9%) and 20-24 years (9%). Falls were the most common cause of injury, accounting for 35% of cases. Transport injuries accounted for 13% of total injuries mostly involving car occupants (5%) and motorcyclists (4%).
• Emergency department presentations were most frequent among young children (0-14 years) and younger adults (15-29 years). Falls were the most frequent injury group (29%). More than one third of cases were reported as occurring in the home (36%).

The remainder of the data presented is only available at Local Government level. Caroline Springs is part of Melton Shire, Craigieburn is part of the Hume City, Edgewater is part of the City of Maribyrnong, Lakeside Pakenham is part of Cardinia Shire and Laurimar is part of the City of Whittlesea.

Road incidents

• In 2009, 290 people were killed on Victoria’s roads. 18 to 25 year olds represent only 12% of the Victorian population, yet account for 21% of fatalities in 2009. There were 7 fatalities in Melton Shire – all drivers. There were 8 fatalities in the Hume City – 4 drivers. There were 2 fatalities in the City of Maribyrnong – both pedestrians. There were 6 fatalities in the City of Whittlesea – 3 drivers. There were 4 fatalities in Cardinia Shire – 2 passengers, 1 driver and 1 motorcyclist.
• In 2008, 6614 people were seriously injured on Victoria’s roads. There were 616 people seriously injured cross the five MPCs – at least 50% were drivers. Of the 78 municipalities in Victoria, Hume City was among the ten with the highest totals of serious injuries.

Crime statistics

• Over the past 12 months, offences against the person have increased in Melton Shire, Hume City, the City of Whittlesea and Cardinia Shire.
• Over the past 12 months, offences against the person have decreased in the City of Maribyrnong.
• Over the past 12 months, offences against property have increased in Melton Shire.
• Over the past 12 months, offences against property have decreased in Hume City, the City of Maribyrnong, the City of Whittlesea & Cardinia Shire.

Alcohol related problems among young people

• Most of the Local Government Areas were rated as disadvantaged according to a range of socioeconomic characteristics (SEIFA) compared with Victoria overall. However, the master planned communities have a socioeconomic profile that suggests that they are all the least disadvantaged communities within their respective Local Government Areas.
Most of the Local Government Areas were rated as disadvantaged according to a range of socioeconomic characteristics (SEIFA) compared with Victoria overall. However, the master planned communities have a socioeconomic profile that suggests that they are all the least disadvantaged communities within their respective Local Government Areas.
• All Local Government Areas had a significantly lower rate of licensed premises per 10,000 residents than Victoria overall.
• None of the rates determined for the remaining alcohol-related problems among young people (in research conducted by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre) in Melton, Hume or Cardinia Local Government Areas were significantly different from the average Victorian rates.
• The rates of alcohol related hospital admissions for both 15–19 year olds and 20–24 year olds were significantly higher in the City of Maribyrnong than those found for Victoria overall.
• The City of Whittlesea had a significantly lower rates of alcohol-related assaults and family incidents among its 18–24 year olds and lower rates of alcohol-related hospital admissions.

Community wellbeing indicators

• The average community connection score for persons living in Victoria was 70.7. All Local Government Areas scored slightly lower scores with the City of Maribyrnong scoring the lowest at 64.5.
• 90.4% in the Northern & Western Metro Region reported that they could definitely get help from friends, family or neighbours when they needed it. Only Melton Shire scored lower at 89.6%.
• When walking alone in their local area during the day an average of 96% of persons in Victoria felt safe or very safe. Only Melton Shire scored slightly higher at 96.3%.
• When walking alone at night an average of 66.5%of persons in Victoria felt safe or very safe. All Local Government Areas scored slightly lower with the City of Maribyrnong recording the lowest score at 55.6%.

Publications: (Scientific)

• ‘A framework for creating youth friendly parks within master planned communities.’ presented by Victoria Cook, Urban Designer - Community Development, Delfin Lend Lease at the ‘Young people, crime and community safety: engagement and early intervention’, 25-26 February 2008, Melbourne
• Delfin Laurimar Census, 2007
• Designing Young People into Communities, YMCA, 2008
• Lakeside Pakenham Population Projections, Delfin Lend Lease, July 2008
• Laurimar Town Centre - Post Occupancy Analysis, Delfin Lend Lease, 2010

Produced information material, pamphlets:

Some examples of materials produced within the Victorian master planned communities that have a significant community safety focus include:

• Residents’ Welcome Kit
• Business Welcome Kit
• Community Newsletter - Caroline Springs News, Community Kalori (Laurimar), Craigieburn Community News, Edgewater Community News and Lakeside Community News
• Community websites 

Staff   

• Number: Delfin Lend Lease (Victoria) currently employs approximately 210 people. Each master planned community has a project team comprising a number of key roles that incorporate community safety and injury prevention. These include the Project Director, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Community Development Manager, and Sport and Recreation Manager.
• Organization: Delfin Lend Lease (Victoria)
• Specific intersectoral leadership groups: 
  Edgewater Community Association established in 2008
  Lakeside Community Development Forum established in 2006
  Laurimar Sustainable Transport and Safety Committee established in 2008

Communication and Networking:

• Very well established relationship with the Victorian Safe Communities Network (VSCN).
• The Environmental Health and Safety Manager – Victoria/South Australia is a member of VSCN, and specifically the Community Safety Advisory Committee since 2007, and has participated in annual planning workshops over the past three years.
• Provision of financial and in-kind support for the VSCN and community safety activities including funding for the development of the new Community Safety Month logo in 2008. Delfin Lend Lease has also been a major partner of the Community Safety Day at Docklands held each October for the past three years.
• Community Safety Month events have been held at Laurimar in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in collaboration with local schools; Caroline Springs in 2008, 2009 and 2010 including a safety event with local schools attended by over 600 children (2009) and a joint event on traffic safety with Lend Lease retail at the local shopping centre (2010); and Lakeside Pakenham in 2010 in collaboration with Cardinia Council for a ‘Road Safety Expo’ and residents’ Welcome Night.
• Victorian master planned communities have been well represented at local forums including most recently VSCN Seminar - Working together for Safer, Child Friendly Communities (2009)and VSCN Seminar - Planning for Bushfires: The Critical Issues (November 2009).
• The Victorian master planned communities have also been well represented at national/interstate conferences including ‘Young people, crime and community safety: engagement and early intervention’ on 25-26 February 2008 in Melbourne; and Queensland Safe Communities Forum June 2010.
• Kate Saunders, Community Development Manager, Lakeside Pakenham attended the World Alliance of YMCAs – World Conference, Hong Kong, July 2010.