Testing, trialling and experimenting with new technology will support economic, social and environmental growth
Focus Area: Innovative and Dynamic Casey
-
-
Our curiosity and optimism about technology and innovation will spark growth across Casey
-
Council will develop a Smart Casey ecosystem to lead new conversations with a range of partners that lead to smart outcomes
Objectives
To build innovation capacity, collaboration and action that enhances Casey liveability
To become a destination for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) education, high-tech industries and entrepreneurs
To attract existing and emerging industries to Casey
Innovation Program
An internal Innovation Program was developed for City of Casey staff and launched in 2021, aiming to increase the innovation maturity of the organisation, whilst delivering value for the community by supporting teams to apply innovation tools and processes to strategically aligned projects.
Program initiatives include Innovation Bootcamp, Innovation Consulting, Strategic Innovation for Leaders, and Innovation Training Workshops. With support from innovation facilitators, project teams explore their challenge and ideate, prototype and test solutions to deliver validated outcomes for Council and the community.
You can explore some of the projects that have been supported by the Innovation Program below
-
Wall of Global Friendships
How might we move and update the Wall of Global Friendship to provide better exposure and community benefit?
-
Improving food security in Casey
How might we increase access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for Casey's vulnerable residents?
-
Ageing Positively Festival
How might we acknowledge and appreciate older generations for the many ways in which they contribute to the success and strength of our community?
-
LGBTIQA+ Action Plan
How might we launch the LGBTIQA+ action plan and inclusive practices throughout Casey so that staff and community members of the LGBTIQA+ community can be safe, accepted, included and celebrated?
Casey Innovation Festival
The Innovation Festival is an annual event showcasing the City of Casey as a municipality that celebrates, supports and embraces a culture of innovation. The event is designed to raise the profile of Casey as a favourable location to invest as a result of its progressive, innovative and creative business culture.
Details for the 2023 event are coming soon - watch this space!
Casey Tech School partnership
City of Casey has partnered with Casey Tech School to help inspire our youth to take action on real community challenges.
Through our partnership with Casey Tech School, City of Casey engages with students on issues such as youth vaping, Food Security and our Youth Consultation Platform. We consult with students on what's important to them when designing these types of policies and programs and seek advice on innovative ways to create engagement on these programs as well as seek potential solutions.
