Tasmania’s Wellbeing Framework

A shared vision for improving quality of life for all Tasmanians

The Wellbeing Framework provides a whole-of-government and community approach to improving the quality of life for all Tasmanians. Built on what Tasmanians told us matters most, it provides a shared vision and common language to work together to improve outcomes across our state.

The framework represents a shift from measuring progress through economic indicators alone to a holistic view that encompasses the social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions of life in Tasmania.

Download the Wellbeing Framework (PDF)

Download the Consultation Report – Wellbeing in Tasmania (PDF)

Overview of the Wellbeing Framework

The framework is built around four interconnected components that work together to guide action on wellbeing across Tasmania.

• Our vision is that all Tasmanians have good lives they are satisfied with, and everyone has a fair chance to do well, now and in the future.
• Six domains represent the areas of life that matter most to Tasmanians: Community, Governance, Health, Learning, Place, and Prosperity. These domains provide an organising structure for understanding wellbeing holistically.
• 27 population outcomes sit within these domains, describing what we're working toward—including safe and sustainable environments, meaningful work, physical and mental health, quality education, strong social connections, and responsive government.
• Six guiding principles shape how we approach this work: equity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, knowledge-informed decision-making, and continuous learning and adaptation. These principles ensure our approach remains fair, inclusive, and responsive to changing needs.

Together, these components create a flexible yet structured way of understanding and improving wellbeing across Tasmania, ensuring that policies, programs, and actions align with what truly matters to Tasmanians.

Using the framework

Everyone has a role in contributing to wellbeing outcomes:

• State government can use the Framework to guide policy development and support evidence-informed decision-making.
• Local government can align strategic planning and service delivery with the framework to enhance quality of life in local communities.
• Community organisations can use the framework to guide program development and collaboration.
• Businesses can consider how their operations and community engagement contribute to broader wellbeing.
• Individuals and families can use the framework to understand what contributes to wellbeing and advocate for what matters in their communities.

Contact

For further information on this framework, please contact:

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Email: wellbeingframework@dpac.tas.gov.au

Phone: (03) 6232 7550