Future Wellington

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About Future Wellington

The Future Wellington project was launched in early 2024, with the purpose to shape the future of our community.

Future Wellington involved reviewing the five long-term plans that guide our work and the priorities we deliver, the now adopted Community Vision 2041 has directly informed the development of the draft Council Plan 2025–29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan – Live Well in Wellington.

The draft plans below are now open for feedback up until 16 July 2025:

If you need additional information to provide your feedback, please reach out by calling 1300 366 244 or email futurewellington@wellington.vic.gov.au


The Journey

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their ideas and aspirations during all stages of consultation for Future Wellington. We had nearly 1,900 responses across surveys, competitions, workshops and postcards which was amazing to see! Your input is critical in helping shape the future of our communities. Following the stage 1 engagement the Future Wellington Community Check-in Findings Report was produced.

Stage 2 engagement included the formation of the Future Wellington Think Tank. This group consisted of 22 passionate community members, who reflected the diverse demographics of Wellington Shire. Their role was to analyse the feedback collected during the first stage of consultation and draft the new Community Vision statement and Guiding Principles.

We are now in the final stages of engagement, the Community Vision 2041 has been adopted informing the development of draft Council Plan 2025-29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan - Live Well in Wellington which are now available for feedback until 16 July 2025.


How to provide feedback?

To provide feedback on any of the plans, follow the links below:


What's Next

Following the consultation period, all feedback will be reviewed and considered to finalise the draft plans. The final versions will then be presented to Council for formal adoption, after which they will be finalised and made publicly available.

About Future Wellington

The Future Wellington project was launched in early 2024, with the purpose to shape the future of our community.

Future Wellington involved reviewing the five long-term plans that guide our work and the priorities we deliver, the now adopted Community Vision 2041 has directly informed the development of the draft Council Plan 2025–29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan – Live Well in Wellington.

The draft plans below are now open for feedback up until 16 July 2025:

If you need additional information to provide your feedback, please reach out by calling 1300 366 244 or email futurewellington@wellington.vic.gov.au


The Journey

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their ideas and aspirations during all stages of consultation for Future Wellington. We had nearly 1,900 responses across surveys, competitions, workshops and postcards which was amazing to see! Your input is critical in helping shape the future of our communities. Following the stage 1 engagement the Future Wellington Community Check-in Findings Report was produced.

Stage 2 engagement included the formation of the Future Wellington Think Tank. This group consisted of 22 passionate community members, who reflected the diverse demographics of Wellington Shire. Their role was to analyse the feedback collected during the first stage of consultation and draft the new Community Vision statement and Guiding Principles.

We are now in the final stages of engagement, the Community Vision 2041 has been adopted informing the development of draft Council Plan 2025-29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan - Live Well in Wellington which are now available for feedback until 16 July 2025.


How to provide feedback?

To provide feedback on any of the plans, follow the links below:


What's Next

Following the consultation period, all feedback will be reviewed and considered to finalise the draft plans. The final versions will then be presented to Council for formal adoption, after which they will be finalised and made publicly available.

  • The Council Plan is a requirement under the Local Government Act 2020 and is the key strategic document that describes the commitments Council makes to its community.

    Created in close collaboration with our community the Council Plan 2025-29 sets the course for our work over the next four years and outlines how Council will support the achievement of the Community Vision 2041, respond to the unique challenges and opportunities facing our Shire, and meet the statutory responsibilities placed on councils.

    This document serves as a roadmap, shaping all actions and priorities. The Council Plan 2025-29 sets the strategic direction around four Strategic Objectives to realise the aspirations of the community and includes the following:

    • the strategic direction for Council; 

    • strategic objectives for achieving the strategic direction; 

    • strategies for achieving the objectives for a period of 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029; 

    • strategic indicators for monitoring the achievement of the objectives; 

    • a description of the Council's initiatives and priorities for services, infrastructure and amenity. 


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  • The 10-year Financial Plan helps to ensure that Council remains financially sustainable. It establishes investment and spending thresholds to ensure that we have sufficient funding to maintain our assets and deliver the services the Wellington community needs. This approach ensures Council can remain financially sustainable while delivering on community aspirations. 

    The Financial Plan is developed in the context of the following strategic planning principles:  

    • Council has an integrated approach to planning, monitoring and performance reporting. 

    • The Financial Plan statements articulate the 10-year financial resources necessary to implement the Community Vision 2041 and Council Plan 2025 – 29. 

    • The Financial Plan allows for progress monitoring and reviews to identify and adapt to changing circumstances. 

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  • The draft 10-year Asset Plan helps Council manage its infrastructure sustainably. It outlines predicted funding required from Council to maintain its assets such as roads, footpaths, bridges, stormwater drainage, buildings and parks, which are valued at over $1.9 billion.  

    The Asset Plan aims to: 

    • Show Council's responsible management of its assets in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and model funding required to maintain assets in their current condition and support long-term financial planning. 

    • Demonstrate how asset management meets the needs outlined in the Council Plan 2025-29. 

    • Predicts renewal funding required to maintain assets in accordance with adopted service levels. 

    • Minimise the risk of asset failure. 

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  • 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.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The EOI process to join the Think Tank will be open from 28 October to 17 November 2024. The Think Tank will draft the new Community Vision and priorities to inform the 2025-2029 Council Plan, and several crucial sub-plans. Together, these documents will chart the course for our community’s growth, wellbeing, and success. 

    The Future Wellington Think Tank will consist of 25-30 passionate community members, which will reflect the diverse demographics of Wellington Shire. Their role will be to delve into the feedback gathered during the July-August 2024 ‘stage one’ consultation period and draft the new Community Vision and priorities to inform the Council Plan and other plans. These include a refreshed Community Vision led by the local community, the 2025-2029 Council Plan, the 10-year Asset Plan, the 10-year Financial Plan, and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    To be directly notified via email when the EOI process is open for the Future Wellington Think Tank leave your name and email address below.

    Election period begins on 17 September and will end after the election, 26 October. 

    Throughout election period Future Wellington engagement will be paused, resuming with the EOI process opening on 28 October.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Help shape the future of Wellington Shire!
    Wellington Shire Council needs your help to plan for the future. We are reviewing our Community Vision, Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Asset, and Financial Plans and we want to hear from you!


    Win a $50 voucher!
    By completing this survey, you can help shape the future of Wellington Shire and have the chance to win one of four $50 vouchers.

    You may complete this survey as an individual or on behalf of your community group, please indicate this at the end of the survey.

    Open for feedback: 1 July to 31 August 2024 

    Time to complete: Less than 10 minutes

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    This form is for uploading an entry to the Future Wellington drawing competition:

      Draw your vision of Future Wellington! 

      The drawing competition is open to all ages 

      All entries will go into the draw to win a prize!


    Uploading your drawing means you agree for your image to be used by Wellington Shire Council for promotion purposes.

    To be eligible for a prize you must live or work in Wellington Shire at the time the entry was uploaded.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    This form is for uploading an entry to the Future Wellington photo/video competition:

      The photo/video competition is open to all ages

      Videos must be 30sec - 5mins in length

      Capture what Wellington means to you  

      All entries will go into the draw to win a prize!

    Uploading your entry means you agree for your photo or video entry to be used by Wellington Shire Council for promotion purposes.

    To be eligible for a prize you must live or work in Wellington Shire at the time the entry was uploaded.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

      Please upload your completed Community Conversation Toolkit here! 

       By uploading a toolkit your group will go into the draw to win a $50 VISA gift card.

      If you require any assistance, please email futurewellington@wellington.vic.gov.au or call customer service on 1300 366 244.

    To be eligible for a prize your group must be located in Wellington Shire.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

       Upload a picture of your Future Wellington postcard here! 

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