HEALTHY SPACES & PLACES TRAINING

Building local capacity to deliver healthy communities

www.healthyplaces.org.au

What is Healthy Spaces & Places?

• HS & P is a national guide for planning, designing and creating sustainable communities that encourage healthy living • Consists of a website - www.healthyplaces.org.au, documents, brochures, CD-Roms and bookmarks • A training package to build capacity for local government employees and elected members involved in the built and social environment.

How was it developed?

• Through a unique collaboration between the Australian Local Government Association, the National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Planning Institute of Australia.

• Initially funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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HS & P Website

Design Principles

that are the foundation stones of healthier more active communities Different

development types

where these principles can be applied Information about

how to make planning for healthier communities happen Australian case studies

that show what is achievable and which have potentially wider application, and Links to

research and resources

that support planning for active living

HS & P Training Package

• Funded by the National Heart Foundation • Designed through Jensen Planning & Consultants • Specifically for: - Local governments - Healthy Communities Initiative Councils • Built around the key elements on the website • In house approach • Flexible delivery

Who is the training for

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• Planning and design professionals • Social, cultural and recreation professionals • Health professionals • Policy makers • Government decision makers • Elected representatives • Community members

Content

• Design principles • Different development types • How to make it happen • Australian case studies • Research and resources • Practical strategies • Influencing decision making

The Package

• 4 x ½ day modules - HS & P 101 - HS & P in Urban Settings - HS & P in Rural & Regional Settings - HS & P in Places we Visit • Delivered in formats ranging from ½ day to 2 day

For more information & expressions of interest Healthy Spaces & Places www.healthyplaces.org.au

Annie Kentwell Planning Institute of Australia [email protected]

National Heart Foundation of Australia [email protected]