Health promotion policy

The health promotion policy is focused on three main health promotion areas:

  • healthy beverages
  • smoke-free and vape-free
  • 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. It contributes to improving health issues that are prevalent within the community, including:

  • diabetes, unwanted weight gain, and tooth decay in children
  • premature and preventable death and morbidity from tobacco smoking
  • melanoma and skin cancers caused by sun exposure.

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 was adopted in 2025, and will next be reviewed in 2029.

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