HEALTHY SPACES & PLACES TRAINING Building local capacity to deliver healthy communities
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 - 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.
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 ? 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 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 Annie Kentwell Planning Institute of Australia National Heart Foundation of Australia