Feedback accepted up to 5pm Thursday, 17 April 2026.
Residents are encouraged to have their say on the draft Thriving Together 2026–2030 – a plan for a diverse, inclusive and resilient Gannawarra, which outlines Gannawarra Shire Council’s commitment to strengthening community connection, equity, wellbeing and resilience.
Funded by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) following the 2022 floods, the plan acknowledges the significant impact of natural disasters on rural communities and highlights the importance of social inclusion and connectedness in supporting recovery from adverse events.
The plan builds on the achievements of Council’s Social Inclusion Strategy 2019–2023, which included the installation of three All Abilities Play Spaces in Kerang, Cohuna and Koondrook, a Changing Places facility at Atkinson Park in Kerang, and improved disability parking and footpaths as part of streetscape upgrades.
The draft Thriving Together plan has been informed by feedback gathered through three community engagement activities: the review of the Social Inclusion Strategy 2019–2023, development of the Gannawarra Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 and 2040 Community Vision, and the six‑month Let’s Talk About the Weather program.
To download the draft Thriving Together 2026–2030 – a plan for a diverse, inclusive and resilient Gannawarra document, please click here(PDF, 9MB).
How can I have my say?
Residents can have their say on the draft Thriving Together 2026–2030 – a plan for a diverse, inclusive and resilient Gannawarra document up to 5pm Friday, 17 April in one of the following ways:
- By completing a Have Your Say form, available below or from Council’s Customer Service Centres at Cohuna and Kerang.
- By emailing council@gsc.vic.gov.au
- By writing to PO Box 287, Kerang VIC 3579.
- By phoning Council on (03) 5450 9333.
Click here to view form.