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Social policy & planning

The Social Planning team drives, facilitates and supports Council's contribution to social change in Hobsons Bay. The team sits within the Social and Strategic Planning Team. For further information, contact the team on 1300 179 944 or at socialplanning@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

A Fair Hobsons Bay for All

Council has committed to applying an equity lens to its operations with the adoption of its first integrated social policy, ‘A Fair Hobsons Bay for All 2019-23’.

Community Services and Infrastructure Plan 2020-2030

The Community Services and Infrastructure Plan provides the framework for the provision and delivery of community services and infrastructure to meet the current and changing needs of the Hobsons Bay community.

Affordable Housing Policy

A focus on the housing needs of low income residents

Hobsons Bay Affordable Housing Trust

The delivery of affordable housing within Hobsons Bay in an efficient, flexible, and sustainable way.

Epsom Street Affordable Housing Project

Council, in partnership with the Hobsons Bay Affordable Housing Trust, is seeking funding for an innovative and environmentally friendly community housing project in Laverton.

Community demographics, data and research

Information about the people that live in our community, the local economy, population growth, the housing situation and health and wellbeing data.

Minimising the Harm of Alcohol Policy Statement

This policy statement aims to mitigate the negative impacts of alcohol by adopting a harm minimisation approach.

Gambling Harm Prevention Policy Statement

The policy statement guides Council’s efforts to prevent harm from electronic gaming machines and online gambling.

Social Impact Assessment Guidelines

Social Impact Assessments ensure that social considerations are part of the development assessment or planning scheme amendment process.

Universal Design Policy Statement 2017

This policy articulates Council’s commitment to creating accessible buildings and public realm for all.

Community Health and Wellbeing

Council has a role in creating an environment which supports the health and wellbeing of the local community.