Community invited to Imagine our region in 2040

Published on 05 March 2021

Imagine 2040 is an opportunity for everyone in the Mildura Rural City Council area to help shape the future of our region and guide the work of Council over the coming years.

In the next six months Council will lead an extensive community engagement process, asking everyone what would make our region a better place to live, work and play.

The first round of engagement kicks off today and will run until 25 April.

Feedback received will be used to help develop a 20-year Community Vision, four-year Council Plan, a Financial Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and an Asset Plan.

Mildura Mayor Jason Modica invites everyone to get involved and help shape the future of our region.

“We want to hear from as many people as possible. This is your chance to imagine a future that has everything you, your family, friends and community need to succeed, be well and happy,” Cr Modica said.

“As the name suggests, the Community Vision will be informed, developed and owned by the community, making it imperative we receive as many goals, aspirations and ideas from the people who live and work in our region as we can.

“We want to know what you like about our region, what would make it better, and any priorities you think are important.

“So whether you live locally, own a local business, work here, or just visit, we want to hear from you.”

There are a range of opportunities and ways people can share their ideas, including through Council’s digital engagement platform yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/imagine

Feedback from this initial round of community engagement can be provided until 25 April this year.

All feedback will be analysed and themed before a second round of community engagement gets under way in June when community will have the chance to refine and prioritise the key themes.

A draft document will then go out on public exhibition in late July/early August before it is considered by Councillors for endorsement later this year.

Other ways community can get involved and Imagine 2040

Complete the online surveyAnswer six short questions and share your thoughts about the future of our region and your community online at yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/imagine

Return the hard copy survey A survey will be posted to all households and businesses from 15 March. Residents can return the survey in the reply-paid envelope provided. Alternatively residents can take a photo of their answers and SMS them to 0448 846 458, email it to [email protected] or drop their survey in to one of our Service Centres or return boxes located throughout the region.

Post and vote on the virtual vision wall Post your ideas and vote on others from our community on the virtual vision wall at yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/imagine

Draw your vision for 2040 Get creative and draw what you imagine for our region and your community in 2040. Illustration Cards are being provided to local kindergartens, schools and at events throughout the region. You can also download one at yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/imagine

Host a Group Conversation Get your work colleagues, family, friends, club, or community group together and flesh out what they would like to see in our region’s future. Council will send Group Conversation Guides and Toolkits to hundreds of local groups and clubs and they can also be downloaded at yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/imagine

Chat with us Staff and Councillors will be out and about at different events and locations across the region to listen to the community’s ideas and thoughts. Subject to COVID-19 restrictions, these events are listed online and will take place between now and late April this year.