Health promotion policy

The health promotion policy is focused on three main health promotion areas - healthy beverages, smoke-free and vape-free, and sun protection.

The policy guides the Council on how to promote healthy choices in the community by encouraging behaviour change in settings where the Council has influence or control, such as in Council-controlled public spaces, facilities, and events. The Policy contributes to improving health issues that are prevalent within the community, including:

  • Diabetes, unwanted weight gain, and tooth decay in children (healthy beverages)
  • Premature and preventable death and morbidity from tobacco smoking (smoke-free and vape-free)
  • Melanoma and skin cancers caused by sun exposure (sun protection)

The Council coordinates a health promotion reference group, which includes membership from other organisations and agencies, to support the implementation of the policy.

The policy will next be reviewed in 2029.

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