WED_Jodie-Cooper_CommunityGrassroots.pdf

1、Improving Community WellbeingThrough Local GovernmentA Pilot Project in Tasmania.Developed by Jodie Cooper,Tara Clark,Debbie Hindle,Alison Williamson,Renee Frost&Anna Taylor.Councils Vision Nurture local connections Build wellbeing literacy and engagement Improve wellbeing and create a ripple effect

2、 Self-sustaining project Clear measures and evaluation Scalable frameworkThe Wellbeing Project 1)Community Conversations2)Wellbeing Certificate3)Community Led Projects($503,000 funded by TCF&BODC over three years.)The Delivery1)Councils unwavering support 2)Role of marketing was critical 3)Dynamic c

3、ontent in the Wellbeing Certificate4)Support for local actions and projects5)Wellbeingaction.org was developed6)Annual Wellbeing Festival over 400 visitors in 20247)Community Wellbeing Sumit 8)Ongoing funding and local support1)Rose,Thorn,Banana cards2)Surfing Sisters3)Wellness Directory4)Music&Mind

4、set Podcast Wellbeing Initiatives Wellbeing ChampionsOutcomes Nurture local connections Build wellbeing literacy and engagement Improve wellbeing and create a ripple effect Self-sustaining project Clear measures and evaluation Scalable frameworkAt the end of the dayThe local community gained incredible value.However,our hope to scale the model hasnt been achieved yet.Local Government is well placed to promote and enable community wellbeing.