Public Health
The World Health Organisation defines Public Health as 'All organised measures (whether public or private) to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole. Its activities aim to provide conditions in which people can be healthy and focus on entire populations, not on individual patients or diseases."
Public Health can also be influenced by social determinants of health including but not limited to demographics, education, employment status, housing, social inclusion, early childhood development, and access to food.
Public Health attempts to promote the health and well-being of the entire population rather than just individuals. The overall Public Health Plan is a community-wide strategic document developed by local governments that set high-level, planned directions for health issues and concerns affecting their community.
The Town of Port Hedland will work closely with Public Health consultants, local health services and its community to determine what health issues are most important to them by conducting a survey.
Next Steps
Survey
The Town of Port Hedland recently conducted a Public Health and Wellbeing Survey to determine what health issues are most important to the community
Review
Findings are being reviewed along with the Town's Public Health Consultants
Development
A comprehensive plan will be developed that details the current health status of the Hedland population, and the key priority areas and planned directions for improving community health.
The Plan will also place the Town in a strong advocacy position to gain support and help shape future health policies, services, and programs.
Adoption
Once the Plan has been finalised and endorsed by Council, it will be formally adopted by the Town and implemented accordingly.
General Enquiries
You can submit a general enquiry through OneConnect or call our Customer Service’s team on (08) 9158 9300 weekdays between 8:00am and 3.45pm.
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