About G21
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About the G21 Geelong Region AllianceG21 - Geelong Region Alliance (G21) is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations working together to improve the lives of people within the Geelong region across five municipalities – Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe and Surf Coast. G21 works as a forum to discuss regional issues across interest groups and municipalities resulting in better co-ordinated research, consultation and planning. We support the delivery of projects that benefit the region across municipal boundaries and are a platform to speak with one voice to all levels of government. G21 is also the Strategic Planning Committee for the G21 region and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the region’s strategic plan. In this role, we work closely with, and provide advice to, Regional Development Australia (RDA), the Regional Management Forum (RMF) and the state and federal governments on our region’s needs and priorities. Our Alliance is made up of over 300 community leaders and specialists who are passionate about the future of the G21 region and volunteer their time to be involved in G21 as Directors, Pillar members and within Working Groups. As a not-for-profit organisation, the majority of G21’s financial support comes from the five councils it represents, along with government grants and its membership base. Click here to view the G21 Geelong Region Alliance Factsheet G21’s Geelong Region Plan - the region’s strategic plan‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan – a sustainable growth strategy’ is the foundation of all G21 activities and projects. The plan was the result of a consultative process undertaken across our region in 2006 and was launched in 2007. It is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and widely supported strategic plan in regional Victoria. The plan looks towards 2050 and addresses the challenges and opportunities the G21 region will face in the areas of environment, settlement, land use, community strength and the economy. Click here to view The Geelong Region Plan: A sustainable growth strategy G21 Pillar GroupsOur Pillar Groups are at the heart of G21. There are eight Pillar Groups based on our region’s key priorities: Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Education & Training, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Planning & Services, Sport & Recreation and Transport. Pillars are made up of key decision makers and experts within the Pillar categories, who meet on a regular basis and work towards implementing ‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan’. G21 also has several Working Groups and Taskforces to address key issues confronting our region. Examples include G21 National Broadband Network (NBN) Taskforce, Disadvantage Taskforce, G21 Regional Growth Plan Project Steering Group, Bicycle Infrastructure Group and the G21 Climate Change Taskforce. These groups include Pillar and non-Pillar members. Click here to view current Pillar activities G21 Pillar Projects & Priority ProjectsPillar Groups identify projects that will benefit the G21 region and implement ‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan’. These are known as Pillar Projects and G21 currently has 54 Pillar Projects. Of these, Pillar Groups identify projects that are of great importance to the whole region and submit these to the G21 Board for approval. These endorsed projects are known as ‘Priority Projects’ and become the key focus of G21’s activities. G21 currently has 13 Pillar Projects that are endorsed by the G21 Board as Priority Projects. Click here to view the current G21 Priority projects G21 and Regional Development AustraliaWith the establishment of Regional Development Australia (RDA), an Australian government initiative, G21 has been working closely with the RDA Barwon South West (BSW) Committee to further strengthen ties with all levels of government. ‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan’ and our Priority Projects, along with that of the Great South Coast, are the foundation of the RDA BSW Committee’s work to create sustainable regional communities. |
