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HealthyCommunitiesPlan 2021-25A Public Health andWellbeing Plan forBass Coast andSouth GippslandGood health and wellbeing are important for everyone.
Acknowledgement of CountryBass Coast Shire Council acknowledge the Bunurong as theTraditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters,and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging,for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture andLore.Bass Coast Shire Council celebrates the opportunity toembrace and empower the Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIsland Communities in their diversity.Bass Coast Shire Council will create opportunities for futurerecognition and respectful partnerships that will honour theTraditional Owners and Custodians, and Aboriginal and/orTorres Strait Islander Peoples.Thank youWe would like to thank our health and wellbeing partners and thecommunity for their input to the development of this plan. We lookforward to working together to improve our community’s healthand wellbeing.2Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
ContentsAcknowledgement of Country2Thank you2Message from our Mayor5Executive Summary6Integrated Planning7Council’s Responsibility in Health and Wellbeing Planning7Health Promotion Agencies and Health and Wellbeing Planning8Introduction10Preparing the Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2022 – Our Story12Relationship to Community Vision and Council Plan12Consultations12Priorities13Linking Local Planning to State Plans14Tackling Climate Change15Priority 1: Creating Healthy Lifestyles18Priority 2: Improving Mental Wellbeing21Priority 3: Supporting Affordable Housing23Priority 4: Improving Equity26Health Indicators30Next Steps – Action Plan30Indicators of Health and Wellbeing Progress31Healthy Communities Plan 2021-253
Bass Coast4Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25South Gippsland
Message from our MayorA healthy and well community is one thatgives everyone the opportunity to participate,connect and enjoy full and happy lives, with asense of belonging and the ability to cope withadversity.Community spirit is exceptionally high in BassCoast and is well above broader Victorianaverages. We connect with our neighbours,feel overwhelming welcome in ourneighbourhoods, feel safe to walk at night andare more likely to volunteer and be involvedwith a local sporting club. These are all keyelements of a healthy and well community. Werecognise that we can build upon this strongfoundation and the Healthy Communities Plan2021-25 outlines the actions that Council andits partners will take over the next four years,to improve health and wellbeing across theBass Coast community. This Plan reflects theaspirations of our community.We know there are many factors that caninfluence our health and wellbeing: wherewe live, the food we eat, our age, our genderand culture; whether we are employed, ouraccess to transport and healthcare facilities,our level of stress and whether we feel partof the community. This Plan seeks to addressthese broader influences and looks at waysto empower individuals and communities tomake positive decisions about their health.Following extensive consultation with healthservice providers and the community, fourpriorities were established: creating healthylifestyles, improving mental wellbeing,supporting affordable housing and improvingequity to maximise the health, happinessand wellbeing of the community. Theimplementation of this Plan will play a majorrole in ensuring our community can becomeand remain healthy, sustainable, connected,equitable and resilient.We wish to acknowledge the generous andcollaborative approach of South GippslandShire Council and the South Coast Primaryand Community Partnership in developingthis joint Plan. We also want to thank the manylocal service providers and members of ourcommunity who contributed their thoughtsand ideas and for their ongoing commitmentto deliver actions and evaluate our collectivesuccess.Together, we will continue to build a healthyand well community for all.Councillor Brett TessariMayorHealthy Communities Plan 2021-255
Executive SummaryThe Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25 (the Plan) has been developed in partnershipwith the community and local organisations. The Plan priorities have been developed withconsideration of local health and wellbeing data, the Victorian Public Health and WellbeingPlan 2019 – 2023 and extensive community consultation. The strategic directions of thisplan will lay the framework for the development of an annual action plan; listing partners,detailed activities and initiatives and timelines for delivery.Four priorities have been identified within the plan: creating healthy lifestyles, improvingmental wellbeing, supporting affordable housing, and improving equity.There are many factors influencing our health and wellbeing: the conditions in which we areborn and live in, the food we eat, our age, social status, gender or culture; whether we areemployed, have access to transport and healthcare facilities, our level of stress and whetherwe feel part of the community.A healthy and well community is one where a sense of belonging and ability to cope withadversity exists. It is where economic and social opportunities are available and there is ahealthy environment where we can be protected from the impacts of climate change.This plan addresses the broader influences on health and aims to reduce social inequalitiesincluding access to healthcare and to empower individuals and communities to make positivedecisions about their health.The Healthy Communities Plan has been developed in line with responsibilities under thePublic Health Act 2008, the Local Government Act 2020, the Victorian Public Health andWellbeing Plan 2019-2023 and the Climate Change Act 2017.This Plan aligns with the Council Plan 2021-25 pillar of “Healthy Community” and is supportedby other Council strategies and plans including the Social and Affordable Housing Strategy,the Climate Change Action Plan 2020-30 and the Disability Action Plan 2021-25.6Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
Integrated PlanningBass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, South Coast Primary andCommunity Partnership, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and SouthGippsland Hospital are working in partnership to develop the Healthy Communities Plan2021-25. Each of our organisations commits to working together to improve the health andwellbeing of the communities of South Gippsland and Bass Coast, also known as the SouthCoast. Together we have reviewed health data, listened to our community and establishedshared priorities and actions.Council’s Responsibility in Health andWellbeing PlanningThe Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 describes Council’s functions to protect,improve and promote public health and wellbeing by: Creating an environment which supports the health of local community members andstrengthens the capacity of the community and individuals to achieve better health Initiating, supporting, and managing public health planning processes at the localgovernment level Developing and implementing public health policies and programs facilitating and supporting local agencies whose work has an impact on public health andwellbeing in the local community co-ordinating and providing immunisation services to children living or being educatedwithin the municipal districtThe Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 directs each VictorianLocal Council to prepare a four- year health and wellbeing planwithin 12 months of Council elections.Healthy Communities Plan 2021-257
Health Promotion Agencies andHealth and Wellbeing PlanningBass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, South Gippsland Hospital and South Coast Primawellbeing. These organisations have already partnered to combine their efforts which allows for clearersub-region.Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2025Combining Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Planningand Prevention Planning in the South CoastDOCUMENTS & ACTIVITIESDATACombinedexamination oflocal dataOur StoryAnimatedFilmCOMMUNITYCommunity consultation and inclusion of local initiativesPARTNERSCombined stakthroughout theCommunity ConsultationStakeholder coAgreed common questions for consultation with community:Q1. What would make the biggest difference to our communitieshealth and wellbeing?Draft Plan deveQ2. What are our communities biggest health and wellbeing issues?Our StoryCommunityProfile8Draft Plan submissionsDraft Plan submAnnual Action Plan development workshopAnnual Action PworkshopHealthy Communities Plan 2021-25
ary and Community Partnership are also funded to develop plans focused on improving health andr policy direction, better alignment of prevention work and a greater equity of resources across thekeholder consultatione processonversationsHEALTHY COMMUNITIES PLANShared principles, healthpriorities, goals and strategiesANNUAL ACTION PLANSCombined annual review,reporting and action plandevelopmentHealthy Communities PlanBass Coast 2021-2025 (4 years)Annual Action PlansBass CoastHealthy Communities PlanSouth Gippsland (1 year)Annual Action PlansSouth Gippslandelopment workshopmissionsPlan developmentHealthy Communities PlanSouth Gippsland (3 years)Healthy Communities Plan 2021-259
IntroductionThe Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25 provides the strategic direction for a range oforganisations and Community groups in South Gippsland and the Bass Coast Shire to supportthe health and wellbeing of our communities.Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, South Coast Primary and CommunityPartnership, and the local health services (Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern HealthService and South Gippsland Health Service) take lead roles in developing the plan, howeverthe delivery of strategies and actions are in partnership with many organisations and thecommunity. Partnerships are vital to creating environments that support healthy communities.Successful partnerships can take many forms and may include community members, communityorganisations, government and industry organisations. The plan seeks to include prioritiesand strategies that allow a partnership approach to improving the health and wellbeing forthe people of South Coast.10Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
The strategic directions of this plan will lay the foundations for the development of detailedimplementation plans and service plans for health and community services, businesses andthe community.Together we will take a collective impact approach to improving the health and wellbeing ofthe South Coast communities.Many local health, community and Council services have contributed their experience,knowledge and expertise to the development of this plan. Our partners in health and wellbeinghave pledged commitment to activities and projects which contribute to shared outcomesoutlined in this plan and to creating an environment where the health and wellbeing of ourcommunity can flourish.Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2511
Preparing the Healthy Communities Plan2021-25 – Our StoryOur Story – The Community Health and Wellbeing Profile for South Coast is a snapshot ofthe health and wellbeing of our community. Alongside community feedback, it has been usedto shape our combined priorities and actions.Our Story was prepared to assist in the consultation, development and monitoring of localhealth and wellbeing priorities and actions. Data for South Gippsland, Bass Coast and Victoriahas been included. Where local government area data is unavailable, combined or regionaldata has been used. The document has been designed to be live, with updates occuring asnew data becomes available.To accompany the document, we created a five-minute animation of the key health andwellbeing data. Our Story – The Community Health and Wellbeing Profile for South Coastand the five- minute animation are available on Council’s website.Relationship to Community Vision and Council PlanThe Healthy Communities Plan outlines the priority areas that support the implementation ofthe “Healthy Community” pillar of the Council Plan. The aspiration statement for this pillar is:“In Bass Coast, we have access to services and facilities that encourage wellbeing. We arecaring and connected and welcome people of all ages and abilities, celebrating their diversityand uniqueness”.The Plan in turn is supported by the Social and Affordable Housing Strategy, the Climate ChangeAction Plan 2020-30 and the Disability Action Plan 2021-25.This relationship ensures that the work undertaken by Council staff and our partner agenciesaligns with the direction set by our Councillors and community in the Council Plan andCommunity Vision.ConsultationsThe community and organisations working in health and wellbeing helped in the developmentof this plan through conversations, surveys and workshops.Results of community workshops, interviews and surveys have been collated, and togetherwith the data in Our Story – The Community Health and Wellbeing Profile for South Coasthave been used to develop the following priorities.12Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
PrioritiesPriority One:Creating Healthy LifestylesFocusing on healthy eating and active living, reducing smoking, alcoholand drug-related harm and increasing immunisation rates.Priority Two:Improving Mental WellbeingFocusing on supporting mental wellbeing and building a resilient,connected community.Priority Three:Supporting Affordable HousingFocusing on safe, secure, affordable and sustainable housing in the community.Priority Four:Improving EquityFocusing on improving access and inclusion and creating safe andrespectful communities.Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2513
Linking Local Planning to State PlansTable One illustrates how the priorities and focus areas for the South Coast are informed byState plans and vingEquityArea of FocusState Health and WellbeingPriorities and Plans Increase healthy eating Support locally grown, fresh, affordable food andreduction of food waste Increase active living Support community access to the natural and builtenvironment for recreation and active transport Reduce smoking Reduce harmful alcohol and drug use Reduce gambling harm Increase immunisation rates Increase active transportPriorities Increasing healthyeating Increasing active living Reducingtobacco-related harm Reducing harmfulalcohol and drug use Promote good mental health and wellbeingCommunity members valued and connectedDecrease incidence of suicideSupport community to be resilient and respondfrom climate emergencies Support conversations and awareness of climatechange with the communityPriorities Improving mentalwellbeing Increase in affordable housing Decrease homelessness Advocate for crisis accommodationPlans10-Year Social andAffordable Housing StrategyVictoria’s Big Housing Build Increase connection to culture and communities Increase availability of local health and socialservices Increase access to social support Increase social systems to support communitiesin response to climate impacts Increase visibility of diversity in our communities Build strong relationships and create meaningfulopportunities for our diverse communities Coordinated support for people with disabilities Deliver a whole of community approach to familyviolence Increase commitment to gender diversity inworkplaces and organisations Reduce risk of family violence in climateemergenciesPriorities Preventing allforms of violencePlansVictoria Health andWellbeing Plan 2019 - 2023PlansVictoria’s 10-Year MentalHealth PlanPlansEnding Family Violence:Victoria’s 10-Year ActionPlan for Change
Tackling Climate ChangeSupporting sustainable living and climate adaptationThe effects of climate change on health are being felt today and have a significantrisk to human health. We know we will experience longer fire seasons and more high fire dangerdays in the future We know we will see extreme heat conditions more frequently in the future We know that we will see extreme rainfall conditions more frequently in thefuture and that average rainfall will continue to decline The impacts will be greatest for those most vulnerable. We must mitigate and manage risks and recognise opportunitiesThis plan identifies how we will address climate change impacts on our health across ourfour priority areas: Healthy living – active living and healthy eating Creating a healthy mind and supporting a resilient and connected community Supporting affordable housing and liveable communities; and Improving equityThrough these priority areas we plan to achieve: Resilient and safe communities that are adapting to the health impacts of climate change Decreased health impacts associated with climate change Recognise the benefits for both health and responding to climate changeHealthy Communities Plan 2021-2515
Our organisations and communities will also develop and deliver climate action plans andclimate emergency plans with specific actions supporting the health of our communitiesand environment.Our community recognises climate change as an important consideration for health andwellbeing of our community.GippslandBy the 2050s Gippsland can expert Average max. temperatures increase up to 2.9oCTwice as many days 35oCActual rainfall to decrease by as much as 16mmLonger fire seasons and 32 per cent more veryhigh fire danger days16Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
What our community said“Protection of the natural environment and wildlife and future developments approvedin absolute consideration of these.”“We can increase the capacity for people to enjoy the outdoor with trails and bike paths.We can help with the climate crisis by planting trees, maintaining our environment, andsupporting farmers to move into regenerative farming, and the whole Shire to renewableenergy.”“Become self-sustainable in every possible way: increasing our farm to table foodoptions, solar and wind electricity options supply and champion our own buildingsupplies to create local building and craft industry, just to name some.”Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2517
Priority 1: Creating Healthy LifestylesFocusing on healthy eating and active living, reducing smoking, alcohol and drug- related harmand increasing immunisation ratesWhat the data says:VegetablesBass CoastSouth GippslandVictoria7.8%FruitFood Insecurity43%4.8%41%5.4%43%9.7%4%3.6%Over half the adults living in the South Coast are not eating enough fruit and vegetables andmany people cannot access the food they need.AlcoholSmokers24% 20%More then 2 standarddrinks per day17%34%22%Bass CoastSouth GippslandVictoriaBass CoastSouth Gippsland18%VictoriaPeople in the South Coast have higher rates of smoking than other Victorians and manyregularly drink more than two standard drinks per day.18Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
SportPhysical activity guidelines51%Bass Coast58%South Gippsland51%VictoriaJust over half of adults in the South Coast meet the physical activity guidelines.What our community said“Fresh clean air. Community. Safety. Environment.”“Invest in improved walking and cycling paths throughout municipality.Encourage residents where they can walk/cycle rather than drive.”“The coastal landscape, National Parks and Indigenous heritage. TheArts, music, theatre and rich culture it has to offer. Local produce,markets and cafes.”Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2519
OutcomesOutcome 1.1: Our community has healthy lifestylesArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef1.1.1 Increase healthy eating Increased fruit and vegetable consumption Increased consumption of water Decreased daily consumption of sugarsweetened beverages1231.1.2 Support locally grownfresh, affordable food andreduction of food waste Increased support to local food producers Increased awareness and uptake of healthy andsustainable food choices and practices Increase in home gardening practices41.1.3 Increase active living Adults sitting less hours per day Increased activity for all ages561.1.4 Support communityaccess to the natural andbuilt environment forrecreation and activetransport Improved pedestrian and bicycle access in towns Improved connections to natural environments Increased promotion and awareness of localnatural environments for recreation7Outcome 1.2: Our community is protected from harm to their healthArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef1.2.1 Reduce smoking Decreased smoking in adults, adolescents andpregnant mothers89101.2.2 Reduce harmfulalcohol and drug use Decreased harmful alcohol use Decreased alcohol-related injuries Decreased drug addiction1112131.2.3 Reduce gamblingharm Increase in gambling-free activities available Strategies to limit gambling141.2.4 Increase immunisationrates Increased uptake of flu and COVIDvaccinations Programs supporting immunisation participation1516
Priority 2: Improving Mental WellbeingFocusing on supporting good mental wellbeing and building a resilient, connected community.What the data says:27%36%39%Anxiety & DepressionBass CoastSouth GippslandVictoriaAnxiety and depression rates are high on the South Coast, with a third of adults beingdiagnosed in their lifetime.Volunteer participation25%29%19%25% 29%19%In the past, many peoplein the South Coastvolunteered. COVID-19has reduced the numberof people currentlyvolunteering.Bass Coast South Gippsland VictoriaWhat our community said“Mental health services on tap that is easily obtained without jumpingendless hoops and without waiting weeks.”“Having a dog is excellent for mental health, so start thinkingdifferently about places to allow dogs and responsible pet owners.”“I value the quietness, the community minded people, the naturalenvironment, the emerging local art presence.”Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2521
OutcomesOutcome 2.1: Our community has good mental healthArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef2.1.1 Promote good mentalhealth and wellbeing Reduce level of psychological distress in adultsand adolescents171819 Increase level of resilience in adolescents2.1.2 Support communitymembers to be valued andconnected Increase in volunteers2.1.3 Decrease incidence ofsuicide Training, support and programs available andused Participation in community and support groups2021 Participation in sporting clubs22 Increase in knowledge of local services Postvention protocols in place for communitiesOutcome 2.2: Our community is resilient and our environments are liveableArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef2.2.1 Support community to Communities support each other in extremebe resilient and recover fromeventsextreme events Households have an emergency preparednessplan23 Increased awareness of emergency proceduresin response to climate impacts2.2.2 Support conversationsand awareness of climatechange within thecommunity22 Increased knowledge of climate change impacts,mitigation and adaptation options Increased awareness of emergency responseprocedures in climate emergenciesHealthy Communities Plan 2021-2524
Priority 3: Supporting Affordable HousingFocusing on safe, secure, affordable and sustainable housing in the community.What the data says:There are no affordable one-bedroom properties and only 17 two-bedroom propertiesavailable in South Gippsland and 19 in Bass Coast.Affordable one bedroom rental properties available, based on 30% of Centrelink incomeBassCoast0Baw 237Affordable two bedroom rental properties available, based on 30% of Centrelink incomeBassCoast9Baw obe58106Diagram over the page.Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2523
Low IncomeBass Coast30%South Gippsland28%Victoria20%Housing Stress13%10%11%Many households are living on an income of less than 650 a week. People are payingmore than 30 per cent of their income on housing which causes high levels of housingand rental stress.Bass Coast and South Gippsland have less affordablerental properties than other areas of Gippsland.24Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
What our community said“Community housing availability for low socioeconomic families, currentlythere is a high need.”“We shape our buildings, and thereafter they shape us” (W. Churchill) . lowrise, well designed, quality developments contribute to overall wellbeing andcreating communities are suitable to a coastal / rural / regional lifestyle.”“Affordable housing for youth returning to area, maintaining the environmentand not having too much spread of housing developments. Facilities forresidents, health, education and sport and leisure.”OutcomesOutcome 3.1: Our community has access to affordable housingArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef3.1.1 Increase in affordablehousing Social and affordable housing strategy in place252627 Increase in affordable houses/ rental properties Decrease in people experiencing rental andmortgage stress3.1.2 Decreasehomelessness Decrease in number of people who are homelessor in unstable housing28Outcome 3.2: Our homes and neighbourhoods are sustainable and liveableArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef3.2.1 Increase capacity of Sustainable products and processes used inhomes to provide refugepublic built environmentsthrough increased liveability Improved sustainable and efficient private andof housingsocial housing30 Large organisations adopt sustainable practicesHealthy Communities Plan 2021-2525
Priority 4: Improving EquityFocusing on improving access and inclusion and creating safe and respectful communities.What the data says:We have diverse communities.0.8% 0.8% 11% 28% 11% 11%South CoastVictoriaSouth CoastAboriginal and TorresStrait Islande rVictoriaSouth CoastVictoriaLGBTIQSouth Coast5%VictoriaDisability(need for assistan ce)641,32,035Born Ov erseas6%South Coast hassignificantly higherrates of family violencethan the rest of Victoria.Bass CoastSouth GippslandPolice callouts per 100,000 population 2019/2026Healthy Communities Plan 2021-25
What our community said“More community events, arts festivals,neighbour, volunteer celebrations to bring people together.Better local public transport - improving the bus networkbetween towns so all residents can be active participants in theShire. Increased community connections it would be wonderful tohave more spaces for children and young people to spend their time.Building community centres or hubs so people and groups can gatherand connect to each other but also services.”“Good access to health facilities and improving which is welcome.”“Establishing deeper connections to Aboriginal elders.”“The natural environment and easy access to beautiful places tospend time in.”“Bass Coast generally, its lifestyle opportunities and theability to connect with the community.”Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2527
OutcomesOutcome 4.1: Our community is connected to culture, community and servicesArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef4.1.1 Increase connection to Increase in attendance at organised groupsculture and communities Increased participation in varied culturalactivities31324.1.2 Increase availabilityof local health and socialservices Increase in available health and social services334.1.3 Increase access tosocial support Increased support between communitymembers and with support services344.1.4 Increase systemssupporting communitiesduring climate emergencies Improved emergency management responseand recovery systems35Outcome 4.2: Our community is culturally safe, accessible and inclusiveArea of FocusHealth Indicators4.2.1 Increase visibility of Increased visibility of Aboriginaldiversity in our communitiescommunitiesRef36 Increased visibility of LGBTIQ community Increased visibility of CALD community4.2.2 Build strong Increase in meaningful opportunities forrelationships and createAboriginal, LGBTIQ and CALD communitiesmeaningful opportunities for Increased positive support and attitudes toour diverse communitiesdiverse communities37 Increased commitment in organisations toAboriginal, LGBTIQ and CALD communities4.2.3 Coordinated supportfor people with disabilities Disability Action Plans delivered Disability training delivered in organisations andbusinesses Accessibility incorporated in all new builtenvironments28Healthy Communities Plan 2021-2538
Outcome 4.3: Our community is respectful and free from family violenceArea of FocusHealth IndicatorsRef4.3.1 Deliver a whole ofcommunity approach tofamily violence Partnership to prevent family violence continues39 Respectful Relationships training delivered to allschools Prevention activities delivered in partnership4.3.2 Increase commitmentto gender diversityin workplaces andorganisations Increase in gender action plans in partnerorganisations40 Gender equity audits undertaken and resultsacted upon Increase in sporting clubs with gender equityplans4.3.3 Reduce risk offamily violence in climateemergencies Family violence prevention resources includedin community emergency response packs41 Family violence bystander and response trainingavailable to emergency services and communitygroupsHealthy Communities Plan 2021-2529
Health IndicatorsHow do we know we have made a difference?Outcomes reflect the changes we wish to see as a result of working together on theidentified priorities for a healthy community. Outcomes reflect long-term goals for allpartners in the plan and do not relate only to Council or health service actions.Health indicators were developed by matching outcomes with the data sources available.Measuring outcomes relies on having appropriate benchmarks where health partners cantrack progress towards positive change to the health and wellbeing of the community. Datawill be gained from State, Federal and local sources to help monitor progress in the areas offocus.Some indicator of success can be gained annually while others are only accessible everythree or four years. The annual measures of su
Wellbeing Plan 2019-2023 and the Climate Change Act 2017. This Plan aligns with the Council Plan 2021-25 pillar of “Healthy Community” and is supported by other Council strategies and plans including the Social and Affordable Housing Strategy, the Climate Change Action Plan 2020-30
