GREATER Geelong has included references to access to affordable health care and housing, family violence support and a focus on a thriving economy as part of its community vision refresh.<\/p>\n
The City of Greater Geelong’s review of its 30-year ‘Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future’ vision has aimed to better reflect the challenges and opportunities facing the Geelong region, including COVID-19.<\/p>\n
The blueprint, which was shaped by more than 16,000 community members in 2016-17, guides Greater Geelong towards being recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as clever and creative.<\/p>\n
Community and stakeholder consultation this year found the existing vision was still a good fit, but areas such as mental health, family violence, local economy and the need for ongoing COVID-19 support required more attention.<\/p>\n
The document’s second edition addresses these areas to ensure that the vision remains relevant and deliverable, with inclusion of: access to quality, affordable health care including mental health services and specialists; safety and support for people experiencing family violence; access to affordable and social housing; thriving local economy; and resourced and responsive emergency services.<\/p>\n
A more substantial community engagement to further revise the community vision is planned for 2023.<\/p>\n
Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said the region had experienced changes since the vision’s launch in 2017.<\/p>\n
“Sharpening the focus of this plan to align with the current landscape will guide effective decision-making and secure our long-term success,” she said.<\/p>\n
Deputy mayor Trent Sullivan thanked the community for its recent feedback which included 30 submissions and valuable feedback from the Youth Council.<\/p>\n
“The focus on issues such as inclusion, affordable housing and environmental sustainability will keep the vision relevant in what is an ever-changing world,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GREATER Geelong has included references to access to affordable health care and housing, family violence support and a focus on a thriving economy as part of its community vision refresh. The City of Greater Geelong’s review of its 30-year ‘Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future’ vision has aimed to better reflect the challenges and […]<\/p>\n