Thank you for your feedback
The Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (the Act) recognises the key role of councils in improving the health and wellbeing of people in their municipality. The Act requires every council in Victoria to prepare a Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan every four years. At Yarra Ranges we call ours the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Improving the health and wellbeing of our community is everyone’s business. Council's roles includes planning, funding and partnering with service providers and community groups, delivering some health related services, and advocating to other levels of government.
We are currently developing our next four-year strategy to support a connected and healthy community. To do this, we have analysed local health data, consulted with local service providers and listened to issues raised by the community.
Make sure you click the '+Follow' button at the top of the page to stay involved and be informed when the Strategy is endorsed by Council.
Read the Draft Health & Wellbeing Strategy
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How did people have a say?
1. Completed the online form above
If you would like an individual response from the team, please reach out using the details below.
2. Visited us at a pop-up event
Our team were out at the following places to chat to you about the Draft Strategy
| Wednesday 9 July | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | Healesville, between the Memo and the Community Link |
| Sunday 13 July | 9.00 am - 2.00 pm | Belgrave, Big Dreams Market (Reynolds Lane) |
| Wednesday 16 July | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | Monbulk, Aquatic Centre (Baynes Park Road) |
| Thursday 17 July | 10.00 am - 2:00 pm | Lilydale, Regional Museum (Castella Street) |
| Sunday 3 August | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Menzies Creek, Winter Market (Menzies Creek Hall) |
| Tuesday 5 August | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Warburton, ADRA (Redwood Centre) |
Find out more details and '+Follow' the Community Engagement Roadshow page to stay up to date on pop-up events.
3. Reached out to the team
Contact the team:
| Name | Health and Wellbeing Team |
|---|---|
| Phone | 1300 368 333 |
| mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au | |
| In writing | Attn: Health and Wellbeing Team Re: Draft Health & Wellbeing Strategy feedback Yarra Ranges Council PO Box 105, Lilydale Vic 3140 |
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Background information (incl. FAQs)
Helpful resources
Relevant links
Frequently asked questions
How does community engagement contribute to Council decision making?
Extract from the Yarra Ranges Community Engagement Policy, 2024
- Community input into decision making
- Impact on the local neighbourhood and community as a whole
- Balanced needs of the community
- Guided by this policy and organisational guidelines
- Local Government Act 2020 and other relevant legislation
- Priorities established in existing Council strategies and plans
- Organisational policies
- Recognised best practice
- Research
- Benchmarking
- Customer insights
- Service and usage data
- Costs or savings related to the outcomes
- Operational experience
- Technical expertise
- Advice and recommendations from Advisory Committees and officers
- Short-term and long-term implications of decisions
- Risk Analysis
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Community engagement - stage one
November - December 2024
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Draft Strategy prepared
Feedback, data and research considered.
December 2024 - June 2025
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Community engagement - stage two
Consultation on draft Strategy
July - August 2025
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Council consideration of the final Strategy
October 2025
