Acknowledgement Of Country

G21 acknowledges and pays its respects to Wadawurrung, Gulidjan and Gadubanud Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise their deep connection to the lands and waterways across the G21 region.

We acknowledge their custodianship for thousands of years, their advocacy and continuing care of country.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

G21 PILLARS / HEALTH & WELLBEING

The Health & Wellbeing Pillar works collaboratively to create a community with the highest quality of life achievable through accessibility, participation and innovation. The Pillar supports efforts to:

address disadvantage,
build stronger and safer communities,
encourage healthy active lifestyles,
appreciate individual and community diversity,
improve access to community services – including health, education and housing.

NEWS

Northern hub to go renewable

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 27/04/2022

The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub will to be powered by renewable energy, slashing carbon emissions and delivering substantial operational savin ...

Golden Plains Youth Hub Officially Open

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 14/04/2022

Golden Plains Youth Hub has officially opened and is set to support improved health, social, education and employment outcomes for young people. Loca ...

Funding announced to help ease Colac’s residential housing crisis

Health and Wellbeing Pillar 13/04/2022

A major water project at Elliminyt to help unlock hundreds of urgently needed residential lots has received a $3 million boost. The State Governmen ...

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PRIORITY PROJECTS

Affordable Housing & Worker Accommodation

A lack of affordable housing and worker accommodation has reached crisis point in many towns in the G21 region.

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Social Housing

The need for social housing and wraparound services in G21 municipalities is significant.

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Addressing Disadvantage

An integrated approach to addressing disadvantage, tackling the underlying causes and not just the symptoms.

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PILLAR PROJECTS

Armstrong Creek West Active Open Space

Development of the Armstrong Creek West Active Open Space is required to continue to meet the immediate demands of this growing community.

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G21 Adventure Trails

A spectacular natural landscape, close proximity to Melbourne and strong population growth in areas such as Geelong and the Surf Coast, gives the G21...

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Housing in G21 – regional taskforce

The G21 Geelong Region Alliance has a long standing interest in addressing disadvantage across the region.

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Waurn Ponds Sports Precinct change pavillion

The proposed Waurn Ponds Sports Precinct change pavillion will simultaneously accommodate four teams of athletes across two games of football (120 peo...

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PILLAR LEADERSHIP

ANNA BURGESS (CHAIR)
Chief Strategy & Planning Officer,
Barwon Health

GIULIA BAGGIO
Chief Executive Officer,
G21 – Geelong Region Alliance

ANTHONY BASFORD
Executive Director City Life,
City of Greater Geelong

CR MIKE BODSWORTH
Councillor,
Surf Coast Shire

DR NICHOLAS BRAYSHAW
GP and Clinical Prevention Lead,
Western Victoria Primary Health Network

LISA CHARLESON
Manager Community Partnership Team Barwon,
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

CR GRAHAM COSTIN
Councillor,
Colac Otway Shire

KRISTIN DAVIES
Acting Manager Integrated Planning,
Surf Coast Shire

GARRY ELLIS
Chief Executive Officer,
Bellarine Community Health

CR GAVIN GAMBLE
Councillor,
Golden Plains Shire

MARTIN GILL
Chief Executive Officer,
Borough of Queenscliffe

MICHELLE HEAGNEY
Chief Executive Officer,
Kardinia Health

AMIE HIGGS
Program Manager – Regional Sporting Infrastructure,
City of Greater Geelong

DR AKHTAR HUSSAIN
Staff Specialist-Public Health Medicine,
Barwon South West Public Health Unit-Barwon Health

EMMA MAHONY
Executive Officer,
Women’s Health & Wellbeing BSW

CR ROB MINTY
Councillor,
Borough of Queenscliffe

VIRGINIA MORRIS
Acting Manager Community Support,
Surf Coast Shire

CR PETER MURRIHY
Councillor,
City of Greater Geelong

LISA NATOLI
Acting Executive Director,
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

DAVID PETHERICK
Executive Officer,
Barwon Disability Resource Council

FIONA REIDY
Network Coordinator,
Neighbourhood Houses Barwon Network

IAN SEUREN
General Manager, Development & Community Services,
Colac Otway Shire

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Email g21info@G21.com.au or fill in our contact form.

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