Camden LGA Children & Families Strategy Join our conversations on 21 st February 2018
Camden Local Government Area Major features • Nepean River. • The Australian Botanical Garden Mount Annan. • Camden Airport. • Camden Hospital. • Bicentennial Equestrian Park. • Agricultural farms and wineries.
Camden’s Population Growth - the story so far Estimated Residential Population 1991 23,426 1996 33,076 2001 45,454 2006 50,950 2011 58,439 2017 88,258
Population Growth Percentage Population Population change 80,476 226,604 156.75% 2016 2036 2016-2036 • Fastest growing Council area in NSW • Camden has approximately 500 new residents moving in every month
Key Statistics for Camden LGA Camden represents 19.5% of Camden is 46% of couples have The Camden population is the typical nuclear set to grow by 157% by aged 0-11years children family 2036 14% of Camden speak 50% of households 69% identify as being another language other have a mortgage Christian than English at home
Camden’s Children (0-12yrs) 36% of children are 959 babies born in 4.5% of children aged 96% of children are cared for by unpaid Camden in 2015 5-9yrs have a disability fully immunised by parents/carers school High concentration of children High concentration of children 64,910 items were 30,361 children 0-4yrs live in Spring Farm, 5-11yrs live in Currans Hill, borrowed by junior attended library Gregory Hills/Gledswood Harrington Park/Kirkham (0-12yrs) members at activities in 2017 Camden libraries in 2017 Hills & Oran Park & Mt Annan
Children and Family Infrastructure in the Camden area 58 Long Day Care & 27 established 23 primary schools 2 Community Pools Preschools playgroups 3 Community libraries 70+ playgrounds 26 GP Practices 1 sports hub , 1 skate (includes the new park , 1 leisure centre, Oran Park Library 23 sportsground sites opening in 2018)
What have Camden parents said so far? What makes Camden LGA a good place to raise children aged 0-12? • “Safe, friendly and well-cared for area that is central as well”. • “All of the government initiatives ( e.g. library, days like Kids Fun Day)”. • “So many great facilities and a lot of young families”. • “Camden is a community”. • “Love the family and community atmosphere”. • “Lovely parks and outdoor spaces. Free family activities through council and library. Love the Babies Into Books (BiBs) sessions at the library”. • “Friendly neighbourhood – Lots of infrastructure and kid friendly”.
What have Camden parents said so far? What do parents value the most? • Parks and playgrounds that are fenced and have toilets; water play based activities; nature walks; catered for babies and toddlers. • Social activities including mother’s groups, family events and community activities and other opportunities for parents to meet others in the area. • Good quality education institutions - Quality Education and transition to school programs were deemed the most important with day care, preschool, family day care and before and after school care services a close second.
What have Camden parents said so far? What do parents want in the future? • Affordable family events like Camden Family Play Day and Kids Fun Day; shaded areas over playgrounds; information about after hours GPs and pharmacies in the Camden area; better access to specialised support services. What would make Camden better? • Most parents said the key challenge to accessing activities, services and facilities for families was the lack of knowledge about activities and services and eligibility criteria. • The top 3 ways parents/carers said they prefer to receive information included social media/apps followed by Camden Kids website and email.
Themes • Voice • Development & education • Connected • Health • Safety • Informed
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