pportunities and the capacity to make choices that result in stronger health outcomes are central drivers of wellbeing.

We can provide opportunities for people to make positive choices that suit their lifestyle preferences and needs by supporting a wide range of activities and interests that drive healthy and active lifestyles. This includes supporting our community partners by building their capacity to deliver inclusive and affordable activities.

Access to sporting activities and facilities is a core expectation of many residents and a key focus for Council. There is also a growing national and international trend of informal and passive recreation activities such as mountain biking, walking or bird watching.

In addition to physical health, mental health is also recognised as a key part of wellbeing. We know that younger people particularly want to see progress in this area. Council has a role to inform, advocate, and work with service providers to support our communities’ mental health needs.

• Build the capacity of community organisations to deliver high quality, inclusive and affordable health, sport, and recreation services to our region’s residents and visitors.
• Provide high quality and well-planned sport and recreation infrastructure that supports healthy and active lifestyles.
• Provide residents and visitors with access to diverse formal and informal recreation opportunities that harness the region’s natural environment and open spaces.
• Partner with community organisations and activity providers to deliver services that encourage mental and physical wellbeing.
• Deliver targeted public health promotion initiatives that support improved community health outcomes.