About the project

We're planning for a safer, healthier, and more creative Bass Coast.

Every four years, Bass Coast Shire Council develops a plan to set priorities and create strategies that improve community health.

The Healthy, Safe and Resilient Bass Coast Plan 2025-2029 sets the strategic direction for improving the health, wellbeing and equity of everyone who lives, works and plays in Bass Coast.

It builds on the strong foundations of the 2021-2025 Plan while introducing a more community-led, place-based and partnership driven approach.

Developing the draft

During the engagement period, Council engaged with over 400 people including children and people living with disability to determine the key themes that would inform the Healthy, Safe & Resilient Bass Coast Plan 2025-2029 and the Disability Action Plan 2025-2029.

Thank you!

We would like to thank the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, the Bass Coast Service Providers and the wider community for their feedback and input into the development of this Plan.

We look forward to continuing to work together to make Bass Coast accessible and inclusive for everyone in our community.

We’ve developed this Draft Plan based on what our community told us matters most for health, wellbeing, and connection in Bass Coast.

Below you’ll see some of the key things we heard, and how they connect to the Plan’s five key themes.

We heard you say:

“It’s hard to stay active or eat well without local programs, safe spaces, or clear information.”

Aligned theme: Healthy and Active Living
This theme focuses on making it easier to be active, eat well, and access support for physical and mental health.

We heard you say:

“Some places don’t feel safe or welcoming, especially at night or for diverse community members.”Aligned theme:

Aligned theme: Safe and Inclusive Communities
This theme focuses on creating safer, more inclusive spaces and building connection across all communities.

We heard you say:
“There are still too many barriers to accessing services, especially for older people, young people, or those without transport.”We heard you say:

Aligned theme: Equitable Access and Social Infrastructure
This theme aims to reduce those barriers by improving access to facilities, services, and essential supports.

We heard you say:
“Children and young people need more support, especially for mental health, belonging, and finding a future here.”

Aligned theme:Aligned theme: Thriving Children and Young People
This theme focuses on creating opportunities for children and young people to grow, connect and lead.

We heard you say:

“We want to feel more connected to the environment, protect Country, and be ready for climate change and emergencies.”

Aligned theme: Country, Connection and Climate
This theme focuses on caring for land and culture, and building a more resilient and sustainable future.

  • Stage 1 - Online survey

    This survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation! Follow this page to received updates on when you can have your say on the draft plan!