Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan - Live Well in Wellington - feedback

As required by the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Wellington Shire Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Live Well in Wellington (LWIW), outlines the health and wellbeing priorities for the Shire for the next four years from 2025-2029.

LWIW is a key strategic roadmap for Council to work in partnership with other health and community organisations to protect, promote and improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

LWIW recognises the critical role that Council plays in shaping the social, environmental, and economic factors that influence health, known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDH). This role includes leading the delivery of services and programs, funding health and wellbeing initiatives through the community grants program, partnering with others, and advocating on behalf of our community.

LWIW has been developed alongside the Wellington Shire Council Plan 2025-29 and recognises health and wellbeing as the foundation for every community member to live full and productive lives.

In accordance with the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, LWIW considers the health priorities set out by the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2023-2027 and is guided by local evidence from Council’s Municipal Scan, extensive partner and community engagement, and evaluation of previous plans.

Based on the evidence LWIW focuses on the following three key health and wellbeing priorities:

These priorities were chosen for their potential to achieve the greatest impact on the health and wellbeing of the Wellington Shire community, while also aligning with the role of Council and ensuring effective collaboration for collective impact with local health and community organisation partners.