The Social Connection & Inclusion Needs of Wangaratta
The Grit & Resilience Program’s 2023–2025 Consortium, made up of community and agency representatives, commissioned a Connection Needs Analysis to better understand the social connection needs and dynamics within the Rural City of Wangaratta.
Focused at the community scale, this Analysis aligned with the Consortium’s role and areas of influence.
At their final meeting, the 2023–2025 Consortium handed over a key legacy item - The Social Connection and Inclusion Needs of Wangaratta - to both the Rural City of Wangaratta council and the incoming 2025–2027 Consortium, which began in September 2025. The new Consortium is now building on these insights to continue embedding connection and inclusion across the region.
This community‑informed report captures lived experiences, highlights local strengths and challenges, and identifies priority areas to guide future work. Beyond supporting the Grit & Resilience Program Consortium, the report is designed to assist local groups, organisations, and services to:
- strengthen programs,
- collaborate more effectively, and
- develop stronger grant applications
- all with the shared goal of reducing isolation and creating a more inclusive Wangaratta.
View the final report here(PDF, 605KB)