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1 SA Public Health Act Recognising and creating opportunities for prevention Wendy Keech Director - Cardiovascular Health Programs National perspective Heart Foundation Local Government Awards Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards - Recognising local governments creating healthy communities Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards - Launched last week 1

2 State perspective Supportive Environment for Physical Activity (SEPA) Heart Foundation Healthy by Design (Vic) State based program review - Desk top review of local government websites Key findings Health not mentioned in strategic directions (only Environmental health) Already doing so much to support healthy communities don t recognise it Without state legislative reform SEPA hard work with unsustainable outcomes reliant on champions Heart Foundation state level Submissions LMC/Public Health Ongoing Established the Active Living Coalition Up stream work Ongoing SA Active Living Coalition Department of Health Department of Planning and Local Government Department for Transport Energy and Infrastructure Office for Cycling and Walking TravelSmart Office of Recreation and Sport Heart Foundation Planning Institute of Australia (SA Div) Cancer Council of South Australia Land Management Corporation Local Government Recreation Forum Plus specialist expertise available when necessary 2

3 SA Active Living Coalition Key projects Review of Planning system Submissions 30 Year plan (Planning System) Lightsview Project Healthy by Design (Developer sector Influence the LMC agenda) Streets for People (Transport System) Local Government Research Project Healthy by Design SA SA Public Health Act Legitimizes prevention/health promotion activities at a local level State, Regional and Local Public Health plans allows chance to document current practices and identify gaps/connections Confirms links to the health of communities Opportunity to provide data so that people on the ground understand health profile of their community to drive targeted activities 3

4 Healthy weight strategies Food Catering Food service Food protection Access to food Food and the built environment Food security Active living Programs Facilities Designing for walking and cycling (Streets 4 people, Healthy by design) Provision of footpaths and trails Policy Walking and Cycling strategy Sign Walk 21 charter Community Connectedness Belonging Social capital Mental health Spread the word Apply today!! 4

5 Elements of a healthy community Opportunities for recreational and incidental physical activity. Safe, connected, walkable catchments. Accessible, safe and appealing environments and facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles. Access to affordable, healthy and sustainable foods. Smoke-free environments. Opportunities for community members to lead interactive and socially connected lives Appropriate, well designed and maintained infrastructure that supports recreation, social interaction and active transport options. Conclusion Public Health Act Provides the framework to engage in preventative health across the state at all levels of government Broadens definition of what constitutes health Validates local governments role in prevention Supports local action and community mobilization to support health Implementation - needs to invest in building blocks 5

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