Public Notice – Community Consultation Draft Public Health Plan 2026-2031

Draft Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Public Health Plan 2026–2031

 

The Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands invites community members, residents, businesses, community organisations, community groups and other interested stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the Draft Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Public Health Plan 2026–2031.

 

The Public Health Plan has been developed to meet the requirements of the Public Health Act 2016 (WA) and provides a framework to help protect, promote and improve the health and wellbeing of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands community over the next five years.

 

The Plan outlines the Shire’s approach to supporting and improving public health by identifying key local health priorities and proposing actions to address current and emerging health issues. These actions aim to help create a healthier, safer and more resilient community.

 

Council resolved at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 June 2026 to release the Draft Public Health Plan for public consultation before considering its final adoption.

 

Council is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, community organisations and other interested stakeholders before the Plan is finalised. All submissions received during the consultation period will be considered and, where appropriate, incorporated into the final document before it is presented to Council for adoption.

 

 

The Draft Public Health Plan is available:

 

• At the Shire Administration Offices (West Island and Home Island);

• On the Shire website; and

• By request via email.

 

 

 

Written submissions are invited and can be lodged by:

 

• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• In person: At either Shire Administration Office

• Post: Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Lot 256 Jalan Melati,Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, 6799

 

Consultation closes: 4.00 pm, Thursday, 10 September 2026

 

All submissions received during the consultation period will be considered by Council before the Public Health Plan is finalised and presented for adoption.

 

For further information or to discuss the Draft Public Health Plan, please contact:

 

Ibrahim Macrae

Manager Governance Risk and Planning

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Phone: (08) 9162 6649

 

Matthew Scott

Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: 10 August 2026