HEALTH & WELLBEING

Research Priorities 2011Karen Foster, Mark Brennan, Janette Lowe,

Vicky Mason and Matt Ebden16 August 2011

PRESENTERS Karen Foster, GSC Group: Executive Officer

Email. Karen@o2media.com.au Ph. 55683095

Mark Brennan, SWPCP: Executive OfficerEmail. mbrennan@swarh.vic.gov.au Ph. 55644041

Janette Lowe, SGGPCP: Executive OfficerEmail. janette.lowe@wdhs.net Ph. 55518452

Vicky Mason, WCC: Director Community DevelopmentEmail. vmason@warrnambool.vic.gov.au Ph. 55594922

Matt Ebden, DUW: Health Sciences Campus CoordinatorEmail. matthew.ebden@deakin.edu.au Ph. 556 33022

SKILLS, JOBS & EDUCATION

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HEALTHY LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS GLENELG PCP

o Mitigating the impact of climate change vulnerable groups

o Social inclusion

o Food insecurity

o Community obesity prevention vulnerable groups

o Diabetes prevention and treatment

Access and coordination of service

o Integrated Planning

SOUTH WEST PCP

WARRNAMBOOL CITY COUNCIL• Advocate for a safer Warrnambool – free from violence

• Strengthen our social connections and relationships

• Minimise the harm from alcohol and smoking

• Strengthen and integrate health and human services

• Promote physical activity and access to affordable nutritious food

• Plan, advocate for and create healthy and safe places and spaces

• Facilitate more affordable housing

• Promote economic health for all

• Contribute to a sustainable future for our environment

POPULATION HEALTH UNIT

Priority Determinant

Priority GSC H&WB Projects

Research Needs

• Research required at multiple levels: Great South Coast

Six Local Government Areas

28 Communities/Townships

• Informing needs at each level in partnership

• Enhancing evaluation validity & reliability

• Building the case for H&WB investment

• Building local research capacity