To support Local Governments developing local public health plans, WALGA has developed a webinar series on public health planning. The series will bring together public health experts and Local Government champions to discuss key stages of the local planning process and share examples of successful projects and initiatives.
Part 1 of the series will explore key aspects of the planning process. Part 2 will take a deeper dive into key priority areas.
Webinars will be recorded and available on this webpage for ongoing reference. This support is provided in addition to resources available on the Department of Health website, including contact details for Health Service Providers who are responsible for providing ongoing support to Local Governments.
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNING
Webinar 1: Applying a Local Government lens to the State Public Health Plan
Tuesday, 29 July, 11.30am – 1.00pm Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Join WALGA’s policy team to explore how Local Government’s roles and responsibilities in community development, building and planning, environment and waste management, and roads and infrastructure already align with the State Public Health Plan priorities. The City of Greater Geraldton will share how they are successfully embedding the planning process across their functions and building support with Council.
Webinar 2: Data Spotlight – Accessing data on the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Tuesday, 12 August, 12.30pm – 2.00pm Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Marketa Reeves will demonstrate how the Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas can provide insights into the public health needs of children and young people and help shape priorities for action.
Early Years Officer Karen Dales-Anderson will share how the City of Wanneroo has worked in partnership with the Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas Project Team to inform the development of their local public health plan.
Webinar 3: From data to action - Identifying local priorities to shape your action plan
Tuesday, 26 August, 11.30am – 1.00pm Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Webinar 4: Funding and support for local public health initiatives
Tuesday, 9 September, 11.30am – 1.00pm Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
