HEALTHY SPACES PLACES TRAINING Building local capacity to

HEALTHY SPACES & PLACES TRAINING Building local capacity to deliver healthy communities www. healthyplaces. org. au

What is Healthy Spaces & Places? • HS & P is a national guide for planning, designing and creating sustainable communities that encourage healthy living • Consists of a website - www. healthyplaces. org. au, documents, brochures, CD-Roms and bookmarks • A training package to build capacity for local government employees and elected members involved in the built and social environment.

How was it developed? • Through a unique collaboration between the Australian Local Government Association, the National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Planning Institute of Australia. • Initially funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

HS & P Website • Design Principles that are the foundation stones of healthier more active communities • Different development types where these principles can be applied • Information about how to make planning for healthier communities happen • Australian case studies that show what is achievable and which potentially wider application, and • Links to research and resources that support planning for active living have

HS & P Training Package • Funded by the National Heart Foundation • Designed through Jensen Planning & Consultants • Specifically for: - Local governments - Healthy Communities Initiative Councils • Built around the key elements on the website • In house approach • Flexible delivery

Who is the training for? • • Planning and design professionals Social, cultural and recreation professionals Health professionals Policy makers Government decision makers Elected representatives Community members

Content • • Design principles Different development types How to make it happen Australian case studies Research and resources Practical strategies Influencing decision making

The Package • 4 x ½ day modules - HS & P 101 - HS & P in Urban Settings - HS & P in Rural & Regional Settings - HS & P in Places we Visit • Delivered in formats ranging from ½ day to 2 day

For more information & expressions of interest Healthy Spaces & Places www. healthyplaces. org. au Annie Kentwell Planning Institute of Australia Annie. Kentwell@planning. org. au National Heart Foundation of Australia Kate. Matysek@heartfoundation. org. au