Living Well in Greater Geraldton - Wellbeing Plan
The City is committed to developing its first Public Health Plan referred to as “Living Well in Greater Geraldton - Wellbeing Plan”.
Public health plans at their core take a proactive approach to preventative health, support collaboration and coordination across multiple sectors by having a shared focus of improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the community. By investing in a public health plan, the City and its stakeholders, will be better positioned in their decision making as it relates to the wellbeing of our community and will maximise resources allocated to this area of work.
How can I be more involved in this process?
There will be many opportunities for collaboration and engagement throughout the development of the Plan.
You can share your ideas on how to make it easier to access greener spaces, inclusive programs, safer neighbourhoods and healthier environments by taking our
Take our survey and you could win your choice of a fitness tracker, yoga mat/towel or a smart water bottle.
Survey closes on Monday 25 August 2025 at 9am.
If you would like to be more involved in the project, please contact Coordinator Environmental Health Hayley Williamson or Manager Regulatory Services Andy Gaze on 9956 6600 or via email: hayleyw@cgg.wa.gov.au or andyg@cgg.wa.gov.au
Health Plan FAQs
What is public health?
Public health is defined as “the health and wellbeing of the community and the combination of safeguards, policies and programs designed to protect, maintain, promote and improve the health of individuals and their communities to prevent and reduce the incidence of illness and disability” (Public Health Act 2016 (the Act)).
Public health refers to the health and wellbeing of the public and the legislation requirement for local governments to do public health planning as an important function of government (WA Health).
What is the purpose of a public health plan?
A public health plan’s primary purpose is to support local government to:
- Take a proactive approach to preventative health
- Improve overall health and wellbeing of the community
- Address specific health Issues and concerns specific to the local government area
- Enhance collaboration and partnerships
What is the purpose of a wellbeing plan?
The purpose of a wellbeing plan is to support us in addressing health issues and concerns specific to local government, to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the community, take a proactive approach to preventative health and to enhance collaboration and partnerships.
Local government impacts almost all areas of day-to-day life and plays a vital role in helping to support and drive improvements to the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Is there a legislative requirement to have a public health plan?
Under section 45 of the Public Health Act 2016, local governments must prepare a public health plan (by 4 June 2026) that applies to its local government district (WA Health). The legislated requirement for public health planning strengthens the need to better plan for public health and wellbeing within local government.
Can't find an answer to your question?
For more information on this project please contact Coordinator Environmental Health Hayley Williamson on 9956 6600 or email hayleyw@cgg.wa.gov.au