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Help shape Bass Coast's future! Share ideas for the 2025-2029 Healthy Communities Plan to improve wellbeing

Bass Coast Council seeks community input for the 2025-2029 Healthy Communities Plan. Share ideas via surveys or events to shape local health initiatives. Visit council's website for details.

By news@gippsland - 1st April 2025 - Back to News

Bass Coast Shire Council is calling on the community to help create a safer, healthier, and more vibrant Bass Coast! We're developing the Bass Coast Healthy Communities Plan 2025-2029, and we need your ideas to shape the future.

Community consultation for the Bass Coast Healthy Communities Plan 2025-2029 continues throughout 2025, with ongoing feedback shaping the final draft

Your voice counts

Every four years, council sets bold new priorities to enhance community health and wellbeing. This is your chance to influence the programs and initiatives that will make a real difference in your everyday life. Be Part of the Change! We're making it easier than ever for you to share your thoughts. Get involved in a way that suits you:

• Quick Online Survey - Take just 5-10 minutes to have your say from anywhere!
• Pop-up Events - Chat with our council team in person and help shape the future of health in Bass Coast

Where You Can Find Us:

• Tuesday 1 April 2025, 11:00am - 1:00pm - Corinella District Community Centre
• Wednesday 9 April 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm - Bass Valley Community Group, Neighbourhood House
• Friday 11 April 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm - Berninneit Library, Cowes
• Saturday 12 April 2025, 8:00am - 1:00pm - Corinella Community Market
• Tuesday 29 April 2025, 9:00am - 3:00pm - Inverloch Community Centre
• Saturday 3 May 2025, 8:00am - 1:00pm - Churchill Island Farmers Market

To Be Confirmed - Saturday 19 April 2025, Inverloch and Kilcunda Bass Netball and Football Easter Games

Why your input matters

This plan is about you, your family, and your community! It will:

• Identify key health challenges in Bass Coast
• Support families, young people, and older adults with community-driven programs
• Help tackle issues like family violence prevention and public health
• Connect with broader strategies, including the Access, Equity and Inclusion Plan, Living Young Plan, Disability Action Plan, and Arts & Culture Strategy

Your ideas will shape real actions to make Bass Coast a healthier and more connected place for everyone.

Shaping Bass Coast

Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead said "This is an incredible opportunity for our community to come together and shape the future of health and wellbeing in Bass Coast. Your voice matters, and your ideas will help create a stronger, more connected place for everyone."

What's next?

Community consultation is happening throughout 2025, and we'll be working together every step of the way. A draft plan will be developed based on community feedback and released for further input before being finalised in late 2025.

Get Involved Today! Visit the council's website to complete the survey, find pop-up locations, and stay updated. For more information, contact the Connected Communities Team at 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com