Overview
Waratah-Wynyard Council has released the draft Community Wellbeing Plan 2025-2030 for public comment. This five-year roadmap sets out our vision for a healthier, safer and more connected community – and we need your input before it is finalised.
Why your feedback matters
Your experiences and ideas will directly shape the Plan’s priorities and actions. By telling us what matters to your wellbeing, you’ll help Council direct resources where they will have the greatest impact.
Our updated roadmap
The draft Plan is built around five strategic themes that emerged from community workshops and stakeholder meetings:
- Healthy & Well – Supporting physical, mental and social health for all ages.
- Connected & Active – Creating opportunities to meet, volunteer and stay active together.
- Safe Families & Communities – Strengthening respectful relationships, public safety and emergency readiness.
- Vibrant & Inclusive – Celebrating diversity, reducing disadvantage and showcasing local identity.
- Skills for Life – Promoting lifelong learning, literacy, training and job-readiness.
Draft Plan
Community Feedback
Draft Plan is open to public feedback from 24 June 2025 to 15 July 2025.
Project Feedback - Community Wellbeing Plan
FAQ
The survey is being coordinated as part of works being undertaken to deliver an update to the existing Council Community Plans that expired in 2024. (Age Friendly, YPlan, Health and Wellbeing). As part of this work, the appointed consultants are keen to understand the residents perspective on a range of health and wellbeing matters.
The Social Planners, a specialist social and community planning consultancy were appointed by Waratah-Wynyard Council and Circular Head Council to coordinate the update to the existing Council Community Plans. As part of the scope of works, the consultants are coordinating this survey to capture feedback from residents.
Responses will be used to help inform the development of the next iteration of the Community Plans, which are used to guide Council, stakeholders, and community in the planning priorities of both Council’s for the five years.
Data captured will be used solely for its intended purpose and in accordance with data protection legislation. No data will be disclosed to a third party.
The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
The survey will remain open for responses until 5pm on Friday 21st March, 2025.
Hard copy surveys are available at both Council’s main administrative office.
- Waratah-Wynyard Council. 21 Saunders Street, Wynard, Tasmania 7325
- Circular Head Council. 33 Goldie Street, Smithton, Tasmania, 7330