Wodonga Council — Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing plan

Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, Wodonga Council is required to prepare a Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan every four years or include strategies to promote public health and wellbeing and address environmental health dangers into the overall Council Plan.

Wodonga's Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025 – 2029 outlines the council’s commitment to fostering a healthy, safe and thriving community for all.

Grounded in the understanding that health is shaped by a broad range of social, environmental and economic factors, this plan takes a whole-of community approach to improving health outcomes and reducing health inequities across Wodonga.

The priority areas for the next four years are: zOpt_iStock_000015855418_demographics

Improving wellbeing
Increasing active living
Increasing healthy eating
Promoting gender equity and reducing gender-based violence
Reducing harm from alcohol and drug use
Reducing harm from tobacco and e-cigarette use
Tackling climate change and its impact on health

The plan has a key focus on prevention with the aim of creating meaningful and sustainable improvement for the health and wellbeing of Wodonga’s population.

Disability Action Plan

Wodonga Council aims to ensure that everyone in the community enjoys the same opportunities, rights and respect. Creating an equitable and inclusive community is critical to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and the broader community. The Wodonga Disability Action Plan (the Plan) continues the council’s ongoing work to promote community participation and inclusion, and outlines the priorities of the council in improving access to its services, programs, communications and infrastructure.

View the plans

Community Health Conversations

Wodonga Council is exploring new ways to connect with our community by sharing public health information across multiple channels on the issues that matter to you.

The themes will align to the priorities outlined in the council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. We’ll be giving you information across different mediums such as podcasts, resources, workshops and events, to make sure the conversation stays relevant, useful and informative.

We’d love to hear from you what you think of this platform and any feedback that can help shape what it becomes.

This is just the beginning, we’re learning as we go and your feedback will help guide this projects evolution.

To provide feedback, email Cassie Elliott, Population Health and Wellbeing Coordinator at [email protected]

Podcast episode: Sharon Torpey - Alcohol in Young People

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Podcast episode: Jelena Dokic - Victim, Survivor, Thriver

From March 6, 2026 listen on:

This podcast contains themes of trauma and abuse. Discretion is advised. Suitable for ages 18 and above.

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Resource: Food Security and Nutrition Guide

This initiative is part of Wodonga Council’s Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and focuses on healthy eating and wellbeing. This resource aims to provide a practical, evidence-based guide to help the Wodonga community make healthy, affordable food choices, particularly those experiencing cost-of-living pressures.

It includes low-cost nutritious recipes, batch cooking ideas, meal and snack suggestions, simple explanations of nutrition terms, links to trusted resources, local food assistance information and printable meal planning support.

Food Security and Nutrition Guide

Resource: Tips for eating on a budget

Here, you will find 13 dietitian-approved tips for budget cooking strategies to save money, without compromising health.

Tips for eating on a budget

Wodonga's health and social wellbeing statistics

The council has developed an outcomes framework for the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan to monitor the council’s goals, objectives and indicators and to evaluate the impact of preventative strategies with all level of government, partners and stakeholders and the broader community to ensure improved health and wellbeing outcomes for all.