Community Input Needed - Sport and Recreation Strategy 2025-2035
Published on 05 August 2025
Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking input into the development of the Sport and Recreation Strategy 2025 – 2035 from both sport and recreation stakeholders (e.g. sporting clubs, user groups, leagues) and individuals from across Hindmarsh Shire.
The Sport and Recreation Strategy 2025 - 2035 is a long-term strategic plan that will guide Council and key stakeholders in developing and managing sporting and recreational facilities, opportunities, programs, and services within Hindmarsh Shire for the next ten years. The overarching objective is to enhance community wellbeing, promote physical activity, and improve the overall quality of life for residents of and visitors to the shire.
There are six key elements to a Sport and Recreation Strategy:
- Vision and Goals - what is our vision for sport and recreation and what do we need to do to achieve it?
- Needs Assessment - what is the current state of sport and recreation facilities, participation rates, and community needs and future aspirations?
- Priorities and Actions - what are priorities for investment and action?
- Partnerships and Collaboration - who will Councill work with, and how, to achieve shared goals?
- Financial Planning - how could actions in the strategy be funded?
- Monitoring and Evaluation - how will we track progress and adjust if needed?
Hindmarsh Shire Council, Mayor Cr Ron Ismay said “The 2025 - 2035 Hindmarsh Shire Sport and Recreation Strategy will serve as a roadmap for creating a thriving and active community throughout the Shire.”
Cr Ismay added “Irrespective of our age, gender or fitness levels, we are all aware that an active lifestyle through organised sports, active recreation or leisure related activities, provides opportunities for increased physical and mental health.”
“To assist with the collation of information to establish the basis of the Sport and Recreation Strategy, we encourage residents to complete a community-based survey that will provide Council with valuable information to develop a draft strategy. To obtain a cross section of data from the community, we are aiming for at least 200 responses to the survey.”
You can find the link to the survey on the Have Your Say Hindmarsh website - www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
For more information, please contact Phil King, Manager Community Wellbeing on 03 5391 4444, or email pking@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer