Published on Friday, 17 April 2026 at 4:33:56 PM
The Shire has a statutory responsibility to assist its community in creating healthier lifestyles. This Garden Shire Public Health Plan (GSPHP) sets out a comprehensive approach to deliver improved public health and wellbeing outcomes for all Shire residents.
The GSPHP is an informing strategy under the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework (IPRF) that aligns with the State Public Health Plan (SPHP) introduced under the Public Health Act 2016. It further aligns with the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan 2021-2031 (Strategic Community Plan) and Corporate Business Plan 2026/2027 -2030/2031 (Corporate Business Plan).
By placing public and health and wellbeing at the forefront of the Shire’s strategic planning efforts, it will help to reduce the social and economic costs associated with higher rates of obesity, poor physical and mental health, social isolation and increased crime.
The goal of the GSPHP is to promote and enable optimal health and wellbeing while protecting against health risks to ensure the highest quality of life for Shire residents. In short, this document is a direct response to Shire’s public health needs, projections, and aspirations.
The GSPHP will take effect in 2026 and will be enacted as a living and up-to date document for the next 5 years. Following this period, the GSPHP will undergo re-evaluation and be updated in accordance with changes in community and state needs.
Strategies and actions will be implemented to assist with:
- the preservation of natural and historical amenities
- strengthening community connectedness and universal access
- reduce the burden of chronic disease prevalence across all age groups
This effort will help to improve the physiological and psychological health status of Shire residents.
Community feedback is sought to inform the Inaugural Garden Shire Public Health Plan 2026-2031 which is proposed to be adopted by Council at the June Ordinary Council Meeting.
Consultation closes on Monday 25 May unless otherwise extended.
Submissions made be made via the online form under the Community page and Have Your Say tab, or by email to admin@peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au. or in writing to The Shire of Peppermint Grove, PO Box 221 Cottesloe WA 6911.
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