Public health planning resources

To support local governments in public health planning, key documents and resources curated. This section will be updated regularly as new materials become available.

Please note, this collection is not exhaustive but serves as a foundational toolkit to assist in the public health planning process.

  • What is local government's role in public health (external site)
    • This above video was developed in 2019 and remains relevant to several important components of public health planning but may not reflect the legislative requirements under the Public Health Act 2016.
    • Aboriginal health and wellbeing is a priority for WA Health. View the Journey of health and wellbeing (external site) to learn more about why an Aboriginal cultural lens must applied to all aspects of public health, including local government public health planning, to address systemic racism and strengthen the cultural determinants of health for Aboriginal people in WA.
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Grant and funding opportunities
Last reviewed: 03-12-2024
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