We work to create healthy environments and enable healthy choices for the people of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, NSW.
We believe prevention is the best cure. We aim to address the underlying social, economic and environmental causes of health inequity and are committed to taking action to prevent and control diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, asthma, dementia, depression and anxiety.
“Let’s talk about food… “
Your insights are essential for understanding food access and dietary habits in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. This survey is a collaborative effort between:
The University of Wollongong’s Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems Research Group | Healthy Cities Illawarra | Food Fairness Illawarra
“Healthy Cities Illawarra is proud to refresh the “More Than a Cyclist” campaign 2024. This year, the campaign introduces fresh faces from our local community and highlights their personal self-described attributes.
“A healthy city is one that is continually creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources which enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and in developing to their maximum potential.”
World Health Organisation – Learn more about our connection to WHO