Shire of Irwin draft Local Public Health Plan 2026 – 2031 available for public comment
The Shire of Irwin is pleased to release its draft Local Public Health Plan 2026 – 2031 and public comments are now invited.
It is a statutory requirement under the Public Health Act 2016 that all local governments must prepare a local public health plan which is essentially a:
Health profile: The background evidence which provides an analysis of the health status and health determinants of the population (either at a State-wide or a local district level) and provides an overview of the public health needs and risks of the community.
Strategic plan: Outlines the objectives and policy priorities that focus on achieving positive public health outcomes through the promotion, improvement and protection of public health and the development and delivery of public health services.
The intention of the plan is to ensure that the Shire’s resources are used in the most appropriate and efficient way to address the public health and wellbeing needs of the community, rather than increase the number of services provided. It reflects the priorities identified in the community engagement of the Strategic Community Plan and has a focus on achieving long-term public health outcomes.
The draft plan is available for inspection at the Shire Administration Office at 11-13 Waldeck Street, Dongara which is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm or can be downloaded here:
Submissions on the draft plan may be submitted to the Shire of Irwin in writing on or before Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
