Water Stories – Valerie shares her reflections as we look ahead to a sustainable water future

Water is one of our most precious resources – essential for our health, wellbeing and the environment.

Manningham resident and mental health professional, Valerie Judge, shared her thoughts on the powerful connection between clean waterways, a healthy natural environment and mental health.

“For me, being near water has such a restorative effect on my mind and body. To watch the water, to be in the water or to be on the water – it all helps to make me feel more centred and grounded,” Valerie said.

Watch Valerie’s video to discover more about why water matters and how we can all play a role in protecting it.

We’ve developed a draft Integrated Water Management Strategy to guide the management of all water sources over the next decade. This Strategy explains how we will use water efficiently and sustainably to ensure a resilient future for our community.

Have your say

View the draft Integrated Water Management Strategy and share your feedback by completing our online survey by 5:00pm on Monday, 15 December.

Your insights will help shape the way we manage water for years to come.

Do you have a strong connection with our waterways?

Community stories, like Valerie’s, celebrate the significant of our local waterways and their social and cultural value. They will help shape our strategy over the next 10 years for the benefit of future generations.

If you have a story you would like to share, please contact us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.