Local government plays an important role in fostering community development.

Councils develop a range of strategies, plans and initiatives to help ensure the prosperity and wellbeing of their communities. Services provided by a council may include:

• Community grants programs
• Community engagement through working groups, meetings and committees
• Neighbourhood planning
• Support for community groups – networking, advice and skills workshops
• Prevention of violence against women – planning and support programs
• Aboriginal development and reconciliation support.

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• Sport & recreation
• Gender equality support
• Indigenous support