The Health and Wellbeing Strategy is a key Council document shaped by our Community Vision and aligned with the draft Council Plan 2025-29: Stonnington Tomorrow. It sets out our approach to improving health and wellbeing in Stonnington, with a strong focus on prevention and partnerships. The Strategy aims to support a healthy, connected and thriving community for everyone who lives, works, and spends time in Stonnington.

Take part in the short survey below by Monday 18 August to share your feedback, which will help shape the final Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

If you would like to provide feedback on other vital pieces of Stonnington Tomorrow, click here for the Council Plan (Stonnington Tomorrow), and here for the Asset Plan.

The Strategy encompasses the following aspects of health and wellbeing:

• Physical wellbeing: This means being healthy and not having sickness or injury. It includes things like fitness, eating well, getting enough rest, and how well your body works.
• Mental wellbeing: This is about doing well in different parts of life, like relationships, work, and hobbies. It shows how you feel and function emotionally and mentally.
• Social wellbeing: This is about having good, positive relationships with friends, family, and coworkers. It also includes feeling connected to your community and being involved in activities.

It is a requirement of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (the Act) that all local governments prepare a public Health and Wellbeing Plan within twelve months of Council elections. But more importantly, by developing a Health and Wellbeing Plan, Council and its partners demonstrate that:

• they understand the health and wellbeing needs of the community
• are clear about the priorities for improving health and wellbeing
• are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone in the community

Stage 2 of consultation included a survey to understand the enablers and challenges our community faces to optimal health and wellbeing. A summary of feedback is below.

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The personal information requested in this survey is being collected by Council for the purpose of the community consultation process for the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

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