City of Melbourne has compiled its Health and Wellbeing Profile 2020 which identifies and analyses the health and wellbeing data of our municipality.
In 2020, we faced the biggest public health challenge we have ever experienced. The impact of this major public health crisis on our community cannot be underestimated. The flow-on effects will be felt for many years to come. Perhaps now more than ever it is vitally important we have an overall picture of how healthy our community is, both physically and mentally.
This profile looks at health status, lifestyle factors and examines the key social, economic, built and natural environmental conditions that either support or hinder our community to lead healthy lifestyles and enjoy a good quality of life. It also examines the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of our community. Understanding these factors helps us plan and adapt to meet the municipality’s future needs, and help ensure that segments of the community are not left behind.
This profile will guide the work of Council through our Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, part of our Council Plan, to deliver on the priority health and wellbeing issues for our municipality over the next four years. And help us meet our requirements under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.
The information in this profile will also help us as we work with our partners and the community to make the City of Melbourne a place where everyone can lead a healthy life. It can be used by policymakers, community groups, health professionals, researchers and residents to guide policy and program decisions, as well as encourage community engagement and action.