Our vision
Archived: This project is now closed, you can still read all about it.
In 2021 and 2022, we reviewed the Community Strategic Plan and vision for Eurobodalla's future. This plan all stems from our shared community vision statement. Eurobodalla's previous vision from the 2017 Community Strategic plan was:
- "We are friendly, responsible, thriving and proud."
We wanted to know if the vision still accurately reflected the community's vision for the future. To do this, we used virtual vision boards, surveys, activities for children and young people, and activities for groups so community members could tell us what's important to them.
We incorporated this feedback into our new Community Strategic Plan - Our Eurobodalla, 2042 - which includes the updated community vision:
- "From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains... Our Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles. Our future balances our natural assets and thriving economy. Our community is resilient and collaborative, and this underpins all that we do."
View the community's feedback
We asked people to:
- take a look at the virtual vision boards on this page - there is one board for each theme of the previous community vision:
- add words or pictures to the boards to tell us what each theme means to you now, or what it might mean in the future.
- think of these virtual vision boards as a place to brainstorm ideas about what's important to you, your family, and community.
- add ideas that didn't quite fit under one of these themes.
- complete a short survey about what you value about life in Eurobodalla now and in the future.
The vision boards and survey are now closed, but you can still see view the ideas people suggested.
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Upload pictures or use words to describe what a thriving community means to you.- You can upload images, jot down single words, or go deep and detailed with your thoughts.
- You can focus on examples of a thriving community today, or what you imagine it'll look like in the future.
- If you agree with someone else's post, click the 'like' button.
View All Ideasalmost 2 years ago
Thriving means clean water and local food. Council has already helped educate small scale farmers and this effort needs to increase.
local food security
almost 2 years ago
Protect and promote our natural environment in order for Nature-Based Tourism to expand and thrive.
almost 2 years ago
Protecting and promoting the natural assets so as ecotourism can flourish.
A thriving community should be measured by more than financial wealth. It can prosper by many other ways - happy people who are connected with their community and local environment.
almost 2 years ago
Encourage and attract more potential jobs in the higher education, telecommunications, information technology and alternative energy sectors
almost 2 years ago
Ensure everyone has access to and choice about secure housing. Invest in social housing, community housing and affordable housing.
Council can be more active in supporting Community Housing Providers or be directly involved in investing in or making land available for social and affordable housing.
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Tell or show us what a proud community looks like to you.- You can upload images, jot down single words, or go deep and detailed with your thoughts.
- You can focus on what a proud community would look like today, or what it could mean in the future.
- If you agree with someone else's post, click the 'like' button.
View All Ideasalmost 2 years ago
Be a sensitive custodian for our region
Pride comes from within. Ensure the local environment and community is appreciated and valued. Listen to people. Recognise local groups, their stories and history. Accept a responsibility for the region we share and promote a sensitive and responsible vision for the future. Ensure a living environment that is healthy and sustainable. Act locally - think globally.
almost 2 years ago
Proud to see controls for new housing over and above state standard requirements for energy efficiency. Let ESC be a leader, not a follower.
almost 2 years ago
Value our street trees and native tree corridors as a part of our cultural heritage too.
Echoing the comment that we invest in and provide support to maintain and manage our unique heritage places and structures, let's include our street trees in that and have a succession plan for trees as they age or need removal.
almost 2 years ago
An Aspiration
To be proud to live in a shire where development does not necessarily happen at any cost.
almost 2 years ago
Proud of where we are at and what has been achieved.
Proud that progress has gone ahead unhampered and proud to see the shire taking shape and moving forward into the future as a Must Visit destination.
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Use pictures or words to show us what a friendly community looks like to you.
- You can upload images, jot down single words, or go deep and detailed with your thoughts.
- You can focus on what a friendly community means to you today, or what you hope it looks like in the future.
- If you agree with someone else's post, click the 'like' button.
View All Ideasalmost 2 years ago
Ensuring our less able citizens included in our commercial and communal areas. Thoughtful inclusive planning, seating, shelter, visibility.
almost 2 years ago
As Eurobodalla declared itself a Refugee Welcome Zone it would be good if this was activated by a multi cultural officer at Council.
almost 2 years ago
Allowing small community groups to use local halls and facilities without making them jump through substantial legal hoops.
almost 2 years ago
Friendly and active
Activities and infrastructure that work harmoniously with the environment and provide places for people to connect socially, and be active and healthy.
almost 2 years ago
A friendly community welcomes and caters to all; seniors, youth, children, First Nations People, immigrants, anyone with special needs.
We need a Council prepared to listen to and engage with the community they have been elected to serve.
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Describe or show us what comes to mind when you think of a responsible community.
- You can upload images, jot down single words, or go deep and detailed with your thoughts.
- You can focus on what a responsible community looks like today, or what you'd like to see in the future.
- If you agree with someone else's post, click the 'like' button.
View All Ideasalmost 2 years ago
Commence the next urban land use planning cycle immediately
The last shire wide land use strategy development commenced in 2001 and was only completed recently with the adoption of the rural LEP. The current surge in population growth demands an urgent review to bring town planning into line with recent environmental and other requirements. The current community must agree to renew historic zonings to avoid recent problems with zombie developments at Tuross and Dalmeney
almost 2 years ago
Environmental responsibility is of utmost importance. Not only working to alleviate climate change but stop logging forests, over-developing
almost 2 years ago
More council arranged public meetings at which councillors are required to explain their visions and council programs and performance
Councillors are rarely required to face the people in person. This has resulted in declining political and public speaking skills. Some councillors have largely disengaged from the community and are rarely seen outside council meetings. One councillor claimed she could adequately discharge her electorate responsibilities from rural France.
almost 2 years ago
Protect what we as adults have inherited.
It is our responsibility to care for the generations in front of us. Let's not take what we have for granted because the younger generation will miss out.
almost 2 years ago
Take care of the land we are living on
We do not own our land, we are custodians of it, and we have a responsibility to hand it down to those who come after us. We also need to look after the land for our non-human neighbours. We need to take this responsibility seriously. making use of the land so that it is not degraded, working to ensure that all who live here can thrive. This means we have to carefully review council's strategies regarding land, such as the Rural Lands Strategy, and our other development plans so that what is developed is sustainable, and enhances our beautiful shire. We need to build strategies to responsibly develop appropriate industries in the area, that give us long term, sustainable and properly paid work. We need to work to ensure our environment is no longer damaged.
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Let us know if something is missing.If you have ideas, priorities, or goals for the community that just don't quite fit under one of the existing vision's themes, add your ideas here or click the 'like' button to show you agree or support someone else's idea.
View All Ideasalmost 2 years ago
Rejuvenation at Corrigans Beach to include shade sails beachside as well as BBQ's and shelters outside the playground closer to the beach.
An example of this idea is at Koombana Bay in Bunbury WA. It is very similar in that it is a safe spot for swimming and water sports but the lack of shade and shelters leaves it a bit exposed. Extra BBQ's beachside from the playground would be great, to enjoy the view from the beach while socialising. The amphitheater style steps as done in Koombana would work well for fireworks nights and generally sitting to eat fish 'n' chips by the beach without getting too sandy. I believe this would bring many people to the Batehaven area to enjoy the cafes, playground, and beach.
almost 2 years ago
To stop the hoons doing wheelies, install concrete traffic islands at intersections, to stop people cutting corners, reduce wheelies.
Traffic Islands at intersections
almost 2 years ago
Community/Street Gardens
Provide space for community gardens where people can grow their own veggies and connect with one another.
almost 2 years ago
Last Chance Saloon
Get serious about climate change. Value trees and forests. Don’t overdevelop, focus on conservation of environment and natural amenity. Be creative and lead the region in environmental responsibility. Make money through innovation not overdevelopment. The point of difference Eurobodalla still has is its natural beauty - focus on retaining and promoting that.
almost 2 years ago
Sustainable
Environment, living, development and support for one another.
