Grit & Resilience Program

The Grit and Resilience Program is a community-led initiative that strengthens social inclusion and mental wellbeing across the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Funded by the Victorian Government’s Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG), the program was developed in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. It builds on earlier work supported by the Primary Health Network, with a renewed focus on connection, inclusion, and community participation.

Delivery of the Program is through the Rural City of Wangaratta Council. The Program is overseen by a Consortium of representatives from the community and service sector. A key part of the Consortium is the strong representation of Community Partners.

The program aims to strengthen the wellbeing and resilience of local communities within the Rural City of Wangaratta. We do this by enhancing the protective factors of mental wellbeing, with particular emphasis on positive social supports, social environments and social norms.

Find out more about our events, who we are and what we do below.