“Living Well in the Bega Valley” is the flagship initiative of the Bega Valley Data Collective.

It’s about bringing our community together to identify and act on local issues that have long held us back. 

We believe with our collective knowledge and effort, we can shift the conditions that create disadvantage and build a future where our people and our places thrive.

Comments and quotes on what "Living Well" means to people of the Bega Valley.

"Spending quality time with family, meaningful employment, connection with community and nature."
"Finding peace and inspiration in my garden."
"Lots of affordable places to eat out with a family."
"Together with family and belonging to a place and the people who reside there."
"Feeling balanced and at ease. Connection with family, friends, community, and nature."
"Equitable access to healthcare, housing and quality food, access to affordable leisure activities."
"Playing sports in the fresh cold breeze."
"Bulk billing doctors and dentists' meets the need of the concession card holding population."
"A community that provides a decent quality of life for everyone – not just the big spenders."
"Pride in what we have, rather than disappointment in what we lack."
"Better quality of life for all residents."
"A healthy, vibrant, connected and resilient community."
"Happier, healthier community, with lots of opportunities for kids and young people."
"Healthy happy community, engaged in living well and sustainably."
"More cohesive and equitable community."
"Allocating resources where they are most needed."
"A thriving and prosperous Bega Valley where prosperity is shared equally with all."
"Environmental and ecological balance with employment, infrastructure and arts."
"Secure Housing for all."
"A modern and futuristic hub where people thrive and the young can stay with employment opportunities."
"Alleviate stress and distress in community."
"Caring and respectful community."
"Sharing land, food gardens and much more with other others."

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