Wheatbelt District Leadership Group: Living Well in the Wheatbelt Strategy

The Wheatbelt District Leadership Group’s ‘Living Well in the Wheatbelt’ strategy is a collaborative initiative to deliver sustainable, culturally informed solutions that improve outcomes across all life stages in our region.

As the formal collective of regional human services leaders in the Wheatbelt, the Wheatbelt District Leadership Group (DLG) delivers culturally informed innovative, sustainable and place-based solutions to priority regional issues and challenges.

Our work is guided by key community and health strategies, as well as the four Closing the Gap priority reform areas, ensuring alignment with both local and national goals for improved outcomes.

Living Well in the Wheatbelt is the first unified, longterm strategy by human services organisations across the region, aimed at significantly improving outcomes. This landmark initiative reflects a commitment to shared responsibility and collective action for the wellbeing of all residents.

The Wheatbelt is a region of great potential, shaped by its Aboriginal and multicultural heritage, natural assets and strong economy. Despite strengths such as a Gross Regional Product of $8.9 billion in 2023, low unemployment, and 3.5% population growth since 2018, the region faces significant challenges.

These include irregular school attendance, rising rates of chronic health conditions, mental health issues, homelessness and social isolation, all of which contribute to community disadvantage and vulnerability.

By coordinating resources and efforts, we have identified shared priorities for preventative, positive action. We are committed to measuring progress, with a focus on the four National Closing the Gap priority reforms.

The Wheatbelt of 2035 and beyond will differ from the region we experience in 2024. The actions we take today will shape the future wellbeing, health, social and economic development of the region.

By working together with local communities, Elders, human services agencies and economic partners, we can address complex social challenges and foster a more equitable and prosperous Wheatbelt, where everyone can Start Well, Grow Well, Live and Work Well, and Age Well.

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