24. Strathnairn Arts Association

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Please provide a brief summary of your suggestion.

Replace the roof of the woolshed at Strathnairn so that people can use it without getting wet and artists who exhibit paintings there can do so safely.

We understand proposed project has been on public works list since 2011.

What services do you believe are most important for the Territory?

The ACT people respect every service provided by the ACT government and of course health, support for the aged and people with disabilities, education, a good police force, emergency services and roads and rubbish always come first to ensure a wonderful city thrives.

But Arts facilities are also very important and well loved, so all should be in the best condition possible to maintain.

How can the Government deliver current services more efficiently and productively or to better meet the needs of Canberrans?

I am not sure they can.

I believe we receive a first class service from our government.

Balancing everyone's needs is difficult and I think that these open and transparent processes help the community understand some of the competing priorities the government has to weigh up and decide on, are very productive.

Are there particular services that you consider the Government should stop delivering or should deliver in a different way?No, not really.

I would love it if every child had the support they required either in foster care, at home or for special needs, the same for all people with disabilities and the aged. I know the government is actively pursuing policies to improve housing affordability and access for low income earners, and the homeless, but I do not see much waste in Canberra's services.
Are there any new ways to generate revenue and/or services you consider that the community should make a direct contribution to (a fee for service)?Tourism seems to be the most obvious one to me. We are already doing a fine job of attracting visitors to our city and I think more could be done in this space.
What can the Government do to make Canberra even more liveable?

Continue on the current path of clever initiatives, especially with the range of public transport options that are being developed.

Take great care of all Art facilities. These are vital to the communities well-being and to attract visitors. We have a wealth of artistic talent in the ACT and when nurtured, contribute enormously to our city.