Healthy Places, Healthy People framework
The Healthy Places, Healthy People framework is based on a broad definition of health. It recognises the physical and mental wellbeing of an individual, as well as the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the community are all connected.
The framework is underpinned by 3 key principles, and brings together 9 built and natural environment design attributes that are proven to support better health outcomes:
- Connected—make it easy to move around, interact and enjoy an active lifestyle
- accessible and integrated public transport
- convenient access to services and open spaces
- easy to get around in active ways.
- Welcoming—bring community together and encourage participation
- safe at all times of day and night
- vibrant local places where people want to be
- respectful and inclusive of diverse needs and backgrounds.
- Responsible—enable current and future generations to flourish
- adaptive and responsible to our climate
- locally grown fresh food and drink
- cool clean and green.
Government agencies, local councils and non-government organisations are encouraged to use the framework to prioritise health consideration in their policy, planning and investment decisions.
The Healthy Places, Healthy People factsheet (PDF 2951 kB) is also available and outlines a shorter, brief summary of the framework and the timeline.