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We focus on preventative health, reducing disease and creating inclusive, thriving communities across Australia, striving for a healthier, brighter future for everyone.
Our mission is to reduce the prevalence of disease and prevent hospitalisations by improving health and wellbeing outcomes in communities that need it most.
We develop evidence-based programs, which work to prevent and control chronic ill-health and disease in humans. We adhere to the principles of the WHO Healthy Cities Movement.
We are active members of the WHO Alliance for Healthy Cities. We partner with government and private organisations as well as grass roots community groups to prevent and control ill-health and disease in humans and protect our environment.
We participate in the development of public policy to effect change for population health outcomes. We aim to reduce inequity by building capacity. We recognise the diverse needs of our communities.
We aim to foster social connection and inclusion of all those who are marginalised in our communities.
We are the Secretariat of the Australian Chapter of the Alliance for Healthy Cities since 2007.
We are Steering Committee members of the Alliance for Healthy Cities and subscribe to the framework of Healthy Cities initiated by the World Health Organisation, that is, that the social, economic and physical environment is the key to the health and wellbeing of our citizens.
We are a health promotion charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission.
We are an incorporated association administered by NSW Fair Trading.
We have deductible gift recipient status (DGR) with the Australian Taxation Office.
20 staff
143 active volunteers
6,137 volunteer hours
53 community programs
633 participants
1563 program delivery hours
Healthy Cities Australia is governed by an elected Board of Directors who bring subject matter expertise, skills and governance to the organisation. Our team includes professional staff who bring expertise and passion to supporting our mission.
Our team also expands to include a highly qualified and dedicated team of casual employees and volunteers who make our programs shine.
Chair
Deputy Chair
Secretary & Public Officer & CEO
Active Transport Taskforce Coordinator
Business Manager
Volunteer and Engagement Officer
Health Promotion Officer Food Sustainability & Community Nutrition
Team Leader – Children’s Health Promotion
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator
Asthma Projects Coordinator
Fair Food Coordinator
1987
Healthy Cities Illawarra Pilot Project
1988
Heart Health and Nutrition Taskforce Cholesterol Screening Van
1989
1990
(later Smoke-Free Illawarra)
1991
1992
(Berkeley + Bellambi)
1995
1997
2005
A community based alliance promoting fair food for all
2006
2007
2010
2011
(2528 project)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2018
Winner – AFIA Award for Creative Developments in Healthy Cities Achieving SDGs through Healthy Cities Programs
2019
2020
2021
(SAARTS)
2022
2023
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