The term 'integrated health promotion' refers to:

    'agencies and organisations from a wide range of sectors and communities in a catchment (local area) working in collaboration using a mix of health promotion interventions and capacity building strategies to address priority health and wellbeing issues.' (DHS, 2005)

Integrated health promotion means agencies in neighbouring areas are working together to tackle priority health and well-being issues within their own community. This joint approach harnesses resources and effort from various organisations and directs them to greater effect by working together in smarter ways, rather than in isolation. It is an approach that has proven successful both in and overseas. Integrated health promotion involves agencies with common target groups, such as young people, and goals, such as increasing participation in physical activity, coming together to plan and carry out shared programs that use a mix of interventions. It also considers the broad determinants of health such as people’s environments and social circumstances. (DHS, 2005)

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GPPCP Sub Committees...

Health Eating Working Group                        Physical Activity Sub Committee



Specific work being undertaken...

Bums off Seats

Smiles 4 Miles

Strength Training for Older Adults

Walking School Bus


Health Promotion Resources/Evidence