Assessment & Support in Australia
How Australians can engage with healthy places
While healthy places are community-level concepts, understanding and improving them can be supported through public resources and planning guidance.
Ways to explore and assess environments:
Community consultation and surveys: Understanding resident experiences and priorities.
Health and wellbeing data: Using AIHW or local government statistics to track population health trends.
Urban planning and design resources: Guidance from public health authorities on walkability, green spaces, and transport access.
Support for wellbeing in everyday environments
Australians can make the most of environments to support health and wellbeing by:
Accessing green spaces and safe public areas
Participating in community programs and social groups
Using public transport and active transport options
Advocating for inclusive, safe, and accessible facilities
Further information and support
For readers seeking additional information, the following public-interest resources provide reliable, evidence-informed material on health, wellbeing, and environments. These links are provided for general information only and do not imply endorsement.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
- National data and analysis on health and wellbeing, including social and environmental determinants of health.
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- Information on population health, prevention, and the factors that influence health and wellbeing.
- World Health Organization – Urban Health and Healthy Cities
- International public-interest information on how environments influence health and wellbeing.
Professional advice
For questions about planning, urban design, or specific health concerns, seek guidance from qualified professionals such as urban planners, public health specialists, or healthcare providers.