Community Gardens are valuable assets as they provide multiple benefits for the health and wellbeing of community including improved social connections, physical activity, healthy eating, environmental education and positive mental wellbeing outcomes.
Community Gardens Guidelines 2023 have been developed to support and guide the establishment of Community Gardens within Latrobe City.
These guidelines respond to the Council Plan Strategic Directions and in particular - Healthy - the vision for abundant green spaces that are accessible, inclusive and safe, and promote positive health outcomes for all.
These guidelines address the following strategies:
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Ensure health and wellbeing planning is at the centre of council planning in promoting safe communities, positive mental and physical health programs, resilience and connection to natural and built environments
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Support community groups and sporting clubs to increase engagement, participation and volunteerism, leading to increased social connections within the community
Latrobe City Council has taken a community development approach to these community assets / programs to build effective partnerships between community groups and organisations in their local community to facilitate community ownership and support long-term and sustainable success.
Click here to download the Community Gardens Guidelines
Click here to download the application form
Please submit your application form to latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au (Attention: Recreation and Open Space) or call 1300 367 700 for assistance or enquiries.