Presentation to Elected Members

About the Public Health Plan Meets requirements of the SA Public Health Act 2011 Contributes to health and wellbeing across the region A coordinated regional response with 6 council members o Adelaide Hills Council o Alexandrina Council o Kangaroo Island Council o District Council of Mount Barker o Victor Harbor Council o District Council of Yankalilla

About the Public Health Plan Consultative approach (councils and health stakeholders) Findings based on comprehensive research and analysis Determines State of Health of region and considers response Provides directions for the region and for each local council Defines the roles for implementation

The Key Outputs Two Regional Public Health Plan Reports: DIRECTIONS REPORT (Strategic Directions, Roles, Priorities for Local Councils) DIRECTIONS REPORT (Strategic Directions, Roles, Priorities for Local Councils) BACKGROUND REPORT (State of Health, Issues, Risks, Opportunities) BACKGROUND REPORT (State of Health, Issues, Risks, Opportunities)

Key Findings for the Region Region is diverse and public health issues vary Range of health risks need to be addressed (see next slide) Councils place a strong focus on enhancing environments to support public health. Potential for collaboration, resource sharing, networking and partnerships.

Main Risks for the Region DIRECT Impact on HealthINDIRECT Impact on Health  Ageing population  Drug and alcohol abuse  Mental health  Childhood development  Vulnerable communities  Sedentary and overweight  Infectious disease outbreak Gap in health service provision Commuters and temporary residents Transport issues Environmental health issues Climate change Unemployment and welfare dependency Mortgage and rental stress Increased demand for facilities and services linked to population growth Reduced government funding impacting on service provision

Summary of Risks in LGA’s Council AreaAgeingRental or Mortgage Stress Welfare Dependency and Lower Incomes (Concession Holders, Benefits) Childhood Development Vulnerability Mental Health Issues Smoking and Alcohol Overweight and Obesity SuicideDeath Rates (external and car accidents) Adelaide Hills Council *** Alexandrina Council Kangaroo Island Council (no data) District Council of Mount Barker *** Victor Harbor Council District Council of Yankalilla (no data) Primary Source of Data: Public Health Information Development Unit, University of Adelaide (October 2014) Social Health Atlas of South Australia, accessed at * Based on Central and Adelaide Hills Medicare Local (CAHML) 2014 Comprehensive needs assessment, accessed at; ** The PHIDU suicide specific indices rate below the regional and state rates, yet suicide has been raised as an issue in other work, e.g. CAHML For further details refer to Appendix C in the Background Report

The Region’s Response Councils are committed to community health and wellbeing The health of communities is a foundation for regional prosperity and sustainability HOWEVER Councils already do a lot regarding public health Resources for new initiatives are limited for most councils Need for additional funding and resource support

Active, connected and resilient communities with a strong sense of wellbeing Active, connected and resilient communities with a strong sense of wellbeing Region’s Vision and Themes The Vision: Three Themes: HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS (quality places, lifestyle opportunities, environmental health) HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (equitable access to health services and opportunities) Coordinated PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Region’s Strategies HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS 1.Built environments that support health. 2.Appealing and accessible natural environments. 3.Diverse housing choices. 4.Continued environmental health services. 5.Health response to climate change. 6.Private sector investment with health focus.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 7. Active communities (programs, events). 8. Increased community awareness of health. 9.Positive development of children and youth. 10. Social connection of communities. 11. Volunteering and skills development. 12. Advocate access to health services. The Region’s Strategies

PLANNING AND PARTNERSHIPS 13. Health included within other planning. 14. Advocate on social issues (drugs, violence). 15. Networking within the health sector. 16. Across region initiatives. 17. Additional funding and resources. 18. Coordinated and strategic approach. The Region’s Strategies

Council Action Plans Targeted Action Plans developed for each council Overriding council response to public health ‘Actions, initiatives, projects, approach’ for each Theme Direct response to regional strategies and council findings Refer Council Action Plan (Hand Out)

Implementation Roles RoleS&HLGACouncilsOther Government Other Health Stakeholders Implement Action PlansXX Support region wide initiativesXXXX Advocate for support on issuesXXX Seek funding or support requestsXXX Provide fundingX Build partnerships and networksXXXX Ongoing review of directionsXX

The ‘Next Steps’ Consultation (stakeholders, communities, government) Endorsement (S&HLGA, councils) Reporting and monitoring – Ongoing review and evolution – Meet Health Plan Act requirements with report every 2 years – Councils to report on action plans to S&HLGA – S&HLGA to report on status