ALIGNING WITH EXISTING STRATEGIES 2018-2028 Public Health Our Strategic Focus Greater Shepparton’s Public Health Strategic Plan (Health Plan) is a long-term public health strategic planning tool and is a key statutory requirement of the State Government. It is based on a social model for health which recognises the impact of the social, built, economic and natural environment. It specifically acknowledges the role the arts can play in community wellbeing.
There is now a well-established empirical evidence base supporting the view that the arts can make a vital contribution to our wellbeing… Community and cultural events provide a range of socially inclusive activities that contribute to overall community wellbeing.28
Greater Shepparton Youth Strategy and Action Plan 2019–2023 This strategy aims to develop a vision and a fouryear action plan that addresses the key needs of young people aged 12–25 years, who live, study, work and recreate in Greater Shepparton. The Youth Strategy was built around consultation, and with regard to the arts, the young people said attention should be focussed on, among other things: • Providing more low-cost, place-based activities and events, e.g., art, music, drama and informal recreation opportunities in parks, e.g. basketball half courts and portable soccer goals; • Providing more activities and events for young people aged 18–25.30
This Health Plan includes liveability indicators; and by 2028, as regards the indicator for arts and culture, it includes the following targets to: • Showcase local indigenous culture and heritage as a primary strength of Greater Shepparton, including investment in Indigenous public art, tours on the Goulburn River and providing further linkage to the new SAM precinct; • Promote community participation in arts and cultural activities.29
50
Greater Shepparton City Council
Creative City Strategy 2022–2027
