Healthy, caring and inclusive community

A healthy community is one where everyone has the opportunity to experience their best possible health and wellbeing.

Our community feels welcome safe and connected
Our community has equitable access to health and social services information and infrastructure
Healthy behaviours and environments are promoted supported and accessible

Help our community recreation groups and volunteers to prosper and grow
Deliver health and community initiatives that are culturally sensitive and accessible across all life stages
Foster and embrace community connectedness
Demonstrate and promote gender equity practices
Foster an inclusive community culture
Facilitate social and affordable housing in Greater Geelong
Provide access to places spaces and services where and when people need them the most
Strengthen relationships and partnerships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Greater Geelong
Support the City’s cultural and creative life history and heritage
Provide facilities that foster and facilitate positive health and wellbeing outcomes
Respond to the findings of the Royal Commissions into aged care and mental health

Proportion of adults experiencing high / very high psychological distress
Proportion of adults meeting the physical activity guidelines
Proportion of adults consuming the recommended number of serves of fruit and vegetables
Reported incidents of family violence
Community perception of safety in the area where they live
Level of agreement that multiculturalism makes life better
Proportion of community concerned about effects of climate change on health
Proportion of adults that are a member of an organised group (sports religious school professional community or action group)