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G21 acknowledges and pays its respects to Wadawurrung, Gulidjan and Gadubanud Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise their deep connection to the lands and waterways across the G21 region.

We acknowledge their custodianship for thousands of years, their advocacy and continuing care of country.

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Addressing Disadvantage

PROJECT / Health & Wellbeing Pillar

Communities in parts of the G21 region are experiencing severe disadvantage.

Residents in Colac East experience the highest levels of disadvantage in Victoria, with Norlane ranked third, Whittington 18th and Corio 26th.

The region sits below the Victorian average on some critical indicators:

  • There is a very high rate of disengaged youth. (Victorian average 8.2%, in pockets of Corio this is as high as 53.6%).
  • There is a high rate of low income households. (Victorian average 18.3%, in pockets of Norlane this is as high as 52.1%).
  • There is a very high proportion of housing stress. (Victorian average 11.4%, in pockets of Corio this is as high as 25.7%).
  • There is a higher than average unemployment rate. (Victorian average 5.2%, in pockets of Norlane this is as high as 25.3%).
  • There is a higher than average youth unemployment rate. (Victorian average 12.3%, in pockets of Norlane this is as high as 75%).

Determined ongoing effort is needed to break through entrenched, inter-generational disadvantage.

Early childhood education and health services, job and skills pathways, job readiness, public transport, social and sporting activities and good quality social and affordable housing are fundamental building blocks.

What G21 needs

Funding to support vulnerable communities

  • $1 million to implement the GROW Strategic Plan.
  • Funding to implement Closing the Gap which uses 17 targets to address Indigenous disadvantage.

Corio and Norlane

  • $10.2 million to complete Northern Bay College regeneration.
  • $1.5 million for performing arts hall at Northern Bay College to service students and community.

Winchelsea

  • $3.8 million to develop a second sports oval.

Bannockburn

  • Local service provision either embedded or through outreach services for a range of health needs, particularly youth mental health.

A commitment to embed GROW training, employment and procurement principles in all government projects within the region.

Addressing Disadvantage

PROJECT RESOURCES

  •  Addressing Disadvantage in the G21 Region Using Place-based Investment Approaches (2013)
  •  Submission into Parliamentary Inquiry into Sustainable Employment for Disadvantaged Jobseekers
  •  GROW Strategic Plan (2015)
  •  GROW reports $20.2M increase in local procurement and new jobs
  •  Addressing Disadvantage

PROJECT NEWS

GROW Report Card 2021

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 14/12/2021
GROW G21 Region has released it's 2021 Report Card, the fourth publication capturing key outcomes, achievements and challenges experienced in the Cons ...
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New social hub to support youth in Golden Plains

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 18/07/2021
Construction has begun on the Golden Plains Youth Hub which is set to improve health, education and employment for young people. The youth hub will ...
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Northern Aquatic and Community Hub FULLY FUNDED

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 26/05/2021
The City of Greater Geelong (COGG) will increase its funding commitment to the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub by a further $21.84 million in a b ...
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BARWON HEALTH NORTH CELEBRATES OPENING!

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 11/02/2020
Barwon Health North has celebrated it’s opening, creating a valuable community asset for Geelong’s northern suburbs. This new, $33 million fla ...
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Addressing Disadvantage

03/07/2020
Communities in parts of the G21 region are experiencing severe disadvantage. Residents in Colac East experience the highest levels of disadvantage in ...
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CONTACT G21

  • (03) 5270 3688

55-67 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220
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G21 acknowledges our region’s Traditional Owners, the Wadawarrung and Eastern Maar people who have cared for this land for thousands of years. Sharing the beauty and joy of these lands and waterways is a privilege; we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.
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