Illawarra region

There are enormous pressures on our environment and we are all witnessing the negative effects of these pressures. Global warming, greenhouse gas buildup, toxic contamination of our waterways and land are all examples of these pressures. There is now clear evidence that these environmental problems all impact on human health.

Environmental health is about taking action to find ways to create healthier urban environments so that people are able to experience optimal health.

Although there is clear recognition of the link between human health and their environment, our society has been slow to respond to these challenges.

Healthy Cities Illawarra:

• Supports the community through advocacy, submissions and public comment to ensure that the highest environmental health standards and ecologically sustainable development principles (ESD) are consistently applied in urban planning.
• Represents and promotes the health perspective on
  relevant committees and forums.
• Supports and assists government and business in
  developing plans, policies and regulations which integrate
  ESD and Healthy Cities principles.
• Supports community initiatives, campaigns and
  projects which aim to improve environmental
  outcomes in local areas.
• Coordinates and delivers programs for the
  community on environmental health issues.
• Conducts and/or coordinates action research on
  priority environmental health issues.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities to attract
  resources for local environmental programs.

Click the links below to read about some environmental health projects Healthy Cities Illawarra has been involved in.

Radionuclide Investigation

Fish Measuring Stations

Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Children

Indoor Air Quality

Local Development and Planning

Active and Public Transport

 

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