The aim of the position was to better understand the opportunities for land-use planning and place-making that could deliver health and wellbeing outcomes in Wollondilly. The Health in Planning Group subsequently engaged CHETRE to undertake research on integrating health into Council’s planning processes. [1]
The new role, a Senior Strategic Health Planner, commenced in January 2019. The position is based in the Planning team at the Council and spends one day per week in the Healthy Places Team (Population Health) at the Local Health District. A similar position also exists in other councils within the Local Health District, including Fairfield and Campbelltown City Councils.
The relationship between Council and the Local Health District has created unique opportunities to place health at the core of urban and regional planning in Wollondilly. The partnership offers a clear example of how multi-sectoral collaboration can improve commitment to health-based planning outcomes.
The aim of the position was to better understand the opportunities for land-use planning and place-making that could deliver health and wellbeing outcomes in Wollondilly. The Health in Planning Group subsequently engaged CHETRE to undertake research on integrating health into Council’s planning processes. [1]
The new role, a Senior Strategic Health Planner, commenced in January 2019. The position is based in the Planning team at the Council and spends one day per week in the Healthy Places Team (Population Health) at the Local Health District. A similar position also exists in other councils within the Local Health District, including Fairfield and Campbelltown City Councils.
The relationship between Council and the Local Health District has created unique opportunities to place health at the core of urban and regional planning in Wollondilly. The partnership offers a clear example of how multi-sectoral collaboration can improve commitment to health-based planning outcomes.
- Wollondilly Shire Council
- South Western Sydney Local Health District
- Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation
- Transport infrastructure that encourages active transport (walking and cycling),and better public transport serving Wollondilly and surrounds.
- Access to healthcare via more local health services, programs and facilities.
- Access to nature and open space by improving connections to allow people to enjoy these spaces and physical activity.
- Access to healthy food systems that make it easier for local residents and workers to make healthy choices.
- The partnership supports opportunities for improved education outcomes, employment and income through equitable access to more education facilities and jobs within the Shire, and better connections to surrounding areas.
- The partnership prioritises the protection of natural environments, such as public open space; promotes equitable access to clean air, water and food, sanitation in homes and shared spaces; and protection from extreme weather conditions.
- The partnership advocates for building places that create opportunities for planned and unplanned social interaction with friends and strangers, which support community engagement and build social capital.
- The partnership developed between Council and the Local Health District has progressed a variety of health-based planning opportunities that support the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the community.
1. Crimeen et al., 2018; Hirono et al., 2017 2. Hirono et al., 2017 Crimeen, A., Jaques, K., Haigh, K., Health Assessment Protocol for Wollondilly Shire Council: Project Report. Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, UNSW, Sydney, 2018 Hirono, K., Evaluation of the Health Impact Assessment Learning by Doing Training, Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, UNSW, Sydney, 2015. https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/populationhealth/PH\_environments/pdf/Rpt\_Learning\_by\_Doing\_Evaluation.pdf Hirono, K., Haigh, F., Jaques, K., Crimeen, A. Integrating Health Considerations into Wollondilly Shire Council Planning Processes, Centre for Health Equity Training Research and Evaluation, UNSW, Sydney, 2017. http://hiaconnect.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Wollondilly-Health-Integration-Report\_Final.pdf NSW Department of Health Healthy Urban Development Checklist Wilton Junction Masterplan Wollondilly Shire Council Wilton Junction Masterplan – Council Resolution Wollondilly Shire Council Delivery Program and Operational Plan
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