relationship between community and Council; important that the sports facility network creating neighbourhoods; and making the supports the wellbeing of the community most of local places. through the provision of an accessible sports network. It includes vision statements that describe a city where: Sports infrastructure contributes to the health, vibrancy and productiveness of the Wyndham residents will have community and individuals. It considers the opportunities to stay fit and healthy. current opportunities for the community, the Services for health will be easily places, spaces and leadership required to accessed and delivered at a high achieve this whilst considering the future standard. Community members will aspirations and needs of the community. be confident and part of caring neighbourhoods. Wyndham Leisure Strategy 17 Our parks and open spaces will The Wyndham Leisure Strategy states that: connect people with the outdoors and each other. They will be activated and will ensure that all people who live, “Council inviting destinations for residents and work and invest in Wyndham are connected visitors. through their involvement in leisure by Wyndham will have a variety of ways continually improving their leisure for community members to volunteer opportunities throughout the city” in support of others. The strategy identifies four fundamental These vision statements help to set the scene principles to achieve its vision: for a city where sport plays a role in the lives of people and their communities. leisure opportunities deliver important outcomes to individuals Wyndham City Plan Providing leisure opportunities for all The Wyndham City Plan sets the strategic people builds strong and resilient objectives for Council between 2017 and communities 2021. The Plan integrates the vision and The best results will come when all themes of Wyndham 2040. partners work towards shared outcomes Flexible + multi-functional leisure spaces The Plan spans four themes: support effective use of resources + strong People and community partnerships Places and Spaces Earning and Learning The connection to community is Leadership and Participation significant, and aligned to the Wyndham 2040 Sport and active recreation forms an integral strategy. The importance of partnerships to part of empowering the Wyndham achieve the best outcomes for the community community through the Plan’s themes and the identifies that there are multifaceted strategic objectives over the coming four approaches to leisure and sports provision. years. is important in considering the Physical and mental health is a key measure integration of the sports network, the way it is for the wellness of the community. It is
relationship between community and Council; creating neighbourhoods; and making the most of local places. It includes vision statements that describe a city where: Wyndham residents will have opportunities to stay fit and healthy. Services for health will be easily accessed and delivered at a high standard. Community members will be confident and part of caring neighbourhoods. Our parks and open spaces will connect people with the outdoors and each other. They will be activated and inviting destinations for residents and visitors. Wyndham will have a variety of ways for community members to volunteer in support of others. These vision statements help to set the scene for a city where sport plays a role in the lives of people and their communities. Wyndham City Plan The Wyndham City Plan sets the strategic objectives for Council between 2017 and 2021. The Plan integrates the vision and themes of Wyndham 2040. The Plan spans four themes: People and community Places and Spaces Earning and Learning Leadership and Participation Sport and active recreation forms an integral part of empowering the Wyndham community through the Plan’s themes and the strategic objectives over the coming four years. Physical and mental health is a key measure for the wellness of the community. It is important that the sports facility network supports the wellbeing of the community through the provision of an accessible sports network. Sports infrastructure contributes to the health, vibrancy and productiveness of the community and individuals. It considers the current opportunities for the community, the places, spaces and leadership required to achieve this whilst considering the future aspirations and needs of the community. Wyndham Leisure Strategy The Wyndham Leisure Strategy states that: “Council will ensure that all people who live, work and invest in Wyndham are connected through their involvement in leisure by continually improving their leisure opportunities throughout the city” The strategy identifies four fundamental principles to achieve its vision: leisure opportunities deliver important outcomes to individuals Providing leisure opportunities for all people builds strong and resilient communities The best results will come when all partners work towards shared outcomes Flexible + multi-functional leisure spaces support effective use of resources + strong partnerships The connection to community is significant, and aligned to the Wyndham 2040 strategy. The importance of partnerships to achieve the best outcomes for the community identifies that there are multifaceted approaches to leisure and sports provision. is important in considering the integration of the sports network, the way it is 17
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