Social Wellbeing Policy

Social Wellbeing Policy Review 2009 – 2010

Council is one of many organisations working towards improving social wellbeing in Nelson. Social wellbeing can mean different things to different people, but generally it relates to the aspects of life that are important for a person’s happiness, quality of life and welfare. These aspects include being healthy, having access to education, paid work, recreation and leisure opportunities, being connected to neighbours, friends and the wider community, and living in an environment that is safe and meets the needs of the community.

To help guide Council’s work in this area, a Social Wellbeing Policy was developed and adopted in 2003. This focused on five key areas: deprivation, employment & economy, education, affordable housing and community cohesion.

This policy is now under review, and the aim is to create a policy that focuses on wellbeing at a community level, has flexibility to respond to community needs and provides clarity on Council’s role. As part of the review, Council will also be reviewing its Positive Ageing Policy and developing a Youth Policy.

Download the Social Wellbeing Policy (PDF @ 165KB) (163KB PDF).

Review of community workshop

A workshop was held on 7 December 2009, organised by the Community and Whanau network. It brought together representatives from community organisations, Councillors and Council staff to discuss the key social wellbeing issues in Nelson. Community and Whanau subsequently produced a report on the workshop, with some recommendations which are being considered as part of the development of the policy.

Download the Social Wellbeing Policy review, Community and Whanau’s report (PDF @225K) (225KB PDF).

Assessment report reviews our progress

Part of the initial review work has assessed the extent to which Council implemented the 2003 policy.

Download the Social Wellbeing assessment report (PDF @ 140K) (141KB PDF)

Policy review timeline

A timeline for the policy review has been developed, which brings together the consultation stages for the Social Wellbeing Policy, Positive Ageing Policy and development of the Youth Policy.

View the policy review timeline

Policy background

For further information, including background to the policy development and identification of key social wellbeing issues for Nelson, read the background Information on Social Wellbeing Policy Review.

Find out more

For more information contact Manager Community Policy and Planning, on +64 3 546 0420.