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FAQ means Frequently Asked Questions. In this section of the website we will attempt to provide information on frequently requested questions of the Council.
Q: I have a issue or matter of concern (of relevance in/or about Gungahlin) how can the Council assist? We encourage you to help yourself and help the Council and get involved wherever and whenever you can.
The Gungahlin Community Council Inc. is an incorporated, voluntary, not for profit, community-based association operating within the Gungahlin District of the Australian Capital Territory.
The Council's core objective is "To preserve and improve the social, cultural, economic and environmental well being of Gungahlin and the Gungahlin Community."
See [About Us] and [Council Activities] for the types of activities that the Council undertakes.
Participation in the Council is unpaid and voluntary (with all volunteers and committee members setting aside time for Council activities on top of their normal work, family and other commitments) so if you believe a matter to be important, please get involved and assist the Council.
You can start by contacting the Council Executive and other Committee members through this website, by email or telephone.
The Council also holds a regular public meeting once a month (except January) and all Gungahlin community members are encouraged to attend these meetings, where issues and matters of importance can be raised and discussed. Even writing a short article for the Council newsletter - Gunsmoke (or this website) can help to raise general awareness of an issue and provide a forum in which potential solutions can be made or suggested.
Often an issue raised may require specific follow-up actions. A non-exhaustive list of examples of follow-up action may include: - letter writing,
- preparing submissions, reports or proposals,
- collection of signatures for petitions,
- surveying the public for their opinions,
- handing out of pamphlets or undertaking letter box drops,
- "hands-on" participation to resolve particular issues or problems,
- general campaigning and lobbying activities,
- attending meetings, forums, workshops or public rallies, and
- coordinating activities with other groups and individuals.
As a result, if you can't assist or do not want to get involved yourself, each issue will be prioritised and dealt with in a way that fits its perceived importance and the available time and willingness of the active Council members to deal with it.
Please, we encourage you to help yourself by helping the Council and getting involved wherever you can. We all lead incredibly busy lives, but with a little teamwork and cooperation you will be utterly amazed at what can be achieved and the difference it can actually make! |
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Q: I have a general question or query regarding Local Government related services (e.g. garbage collection, maintenance of roads and footpaths, government health services, planning issues, school enrolments, or availability of childcare facilities etc..) can the Council help me?The Gungahlin Community Council is NOT an arm of the ACT Government. In the first instance all Government related queries should be directed to the ACT Government through Canberra Connect. Either by phoning 132281 or using the Canberra Connect Website.
Canberra Connect is an ACT Government initiative enabling the community and businesses to deal with Government through a single point of access. This removes the need to interact with numerous departments at a variety of different locations, websites, or telephone numbers.
The Gungahlin Community Council is willing and prepared to offer guidance, support, assistance or advice on Gungahlin related issues and matters in circumstances where an individual has pursued the matter through appropriate channels and is still having difficulty in obtaining an appropriate outcome, resolution or answer. | 
CLICK Here for the Canberra Connect website |
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Q: Where can I find out what is currently occurring in Gungahlin?| Want to know what is happening in Gungahlin? Then visit the Gungahlin Events web site to find meeting times, courses, community events, cultural events, markets, music, garage sales, openings of new businesses, sales, church times etc. Join their mailing list and get a free "fridge door" weekly email. | 
CLICK Here for the Gungahlin Events website | | The former Gungahlin Development Authority (now subsumed as part of the Land Development Agency) was established in 1996 by the Gungahlin Development Authority Act 1996 ("the Act") to oversee the development of the Gungahlin Town Centre and Central Area. Pursuant to section 6 of the Act, it’s principle object was to ensure that the Gungahlin Central Area is developed in accordance with the principles and policies for that area as set out in the Territory Plan in order to provide for the social and economic needs of the community. | 
CLICK Here for the Land Development Agency (Gungahlin) website | | The Canberra Plan will guide Canberra's growth and development for this generation and beyond. It sets out a vision and strategy that reflects the views and values of Canberrans and the challenges before us. The Canberra Plan has several components which include The Canberra Social Plan, The Economic White Paper and The Canberra Spatial Plan. | 
CLICK Here for the Canberra Plan |
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Q: Where is Gungahlin in relation to the rest of the Australian Capital Territory and where can I find directions or street maps?[Return to top]
Q: Where can I find out about other Community based organisations in the Gungahlin area?| The Citizens Advice Bureau ACT offers a comprehensive information and referral service to the community. By searching under by topic, area or suburb you should be able to locate the relevant community service you seek. | 
CLICK Here for the Citizens Advice Bureau ACT website | | The Communities Online website aims to: (a) assist people, communities and organisations to quickly find out what events and activities are on in the ACT region; (b) help promote community groups and organisations; and (c) encourage community groups and organisations to have and maintain their own web sites. | 
CLICK Here for the Communities Online Website |
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Q: Where can I find statistical information on the Gungahlin District?| Details from the 2001 Census can be obtained free of charge from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The 2001 Census (although already becoming rapidly dated) provides a good basis for information on items such as Census Counts, Occupation, People of Indigenous Origin, Industry of Employment, Age, Individual Income, Birthplace, Method of Travel to Work, Ancestry, Families and Households, Language Spoken at Home, Dwellings, Computers and the Internet, Registered Marital Status, Non-School Qualification: Level of Education, Age by Sex and Labour Force Status. | 
CLICK Here for the 2001 Census Data for the Gungahlin-Hall District | | Alternatively the Australian Capital Territory Statistical Publications section of the ABS website offers more up to date and specialized data that may be more relevant depending on your needs. | CLICK Here for the Australian Capital Territory Statistical Publications Section of the ABS website | | More generalized demographic figures are obtainable from ACT Demographics - the official ACT Government agency for demographic analysis and population forecasting. | 
CLICK Here for the Demographics ACT website |
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Q: Where can I find out about renting, buying, past sales data, typical land costs and other data including including rates and land taxes in Gungahlin?| Although the Gungahlin Community Council does not endorse any particular real estate agent(s) the allhomes.com.au website provides comprehensive ACT past sales information from 1991 onwards and block information as sourced directly from the ACT Government and other demographic information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It provides an ideal starting point for investigating real estate options and trends in the Gungahlin District. | 
CLICK Here for the allhomes.com.au website | | Alternatively a comprehensive list of the various Real Estate Agents that are members of the Real Estate Institute of the ACT may be found on the Real Estate Institute of the ACT website. | 
CLICK Here for the Real Estate Institute of the ACT Website |
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Q: Where can I find out about the history, heritage and cultural aspects of the Gungahlin region and its surrounds?| The ACT Government offers an online ACT Virtual Library service. From this site you can navigate to the ACT Heritage Library which collects, manages and provides access to material relevant to the ACT's documentary heritage. The ACT Heritage Library also offers assistance in researching matters relating to the ACT, its history and its development. | 
CLICK Here for the ACT Virtual Library website | | ABC Local Radio 666 reporter Leanne Scott and Professor Ken Taylor, Co-Director of the Cultural Heritage and Research Centre at the University of Canberra, have been out and about in the suburbs of Canberra and put together audio profiles for approximately 97 suburbs. Although none of the newest Gungahlin Suburbs are covered Amaroo, Gungahlin, Palmerston, Mitchell and Nicholls are covered. | 
CLICK Here for the ABC Local Radio 666 website |
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