Healthy Cities Illawarra
What is the main aim of the Healthy Cities Illawarra initiative?
To create healthier, more sustainable, and equitable communities across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.
What is the overall aim of SDG 3?
To ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all people at all ages.
What is the aim of SDG 4?
To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
What is the aim of SDG 10?
To reduce inequality within and among countries.
What is the main aim of SDG 11?
To make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Name one key health issue Healthy Cities Illawarra focuses on addressing.
Chronic disease, mental health, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, or social isolation.
Give one target of SDG 3.
ONE of the following:
Reduce global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
End preventable deaths of newborns and children under five years of age.
End epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases.
Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.
Halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents.
Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services.
Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection and access to quality healthcare.
Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of global health risks.
Promote mental health and wellbeing for all.
Name a Healthy Cities Illawarra program that promotes education about health.
Cook Chill Chat , Eat Move, Safe and Active Routes to School or Healthy Cities Schools Programs – they teach the community about road safety, and students about nutrition and active lifestyles.
Name one group that Healthy Cities Illawarra aims to support through inclusive programs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Socio-economically disadvantaged communities, CALD groups, women, or older adults.
How does creating "green spaces" support SDG 11?
It promotes physical activity, mental wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
Which program encourages physical activity through community walking groups?
The 5x5s or Active Women Illawarra programs.
Which Healthy Cities Illawarra program supports SDG 3 by improving nutrition?
Food Fairness Illawarra and Cook Chill Chat – promoting access to affordable and healthy food
How can education improve community health outcomes?
By improving health literacy and encouraging healthier lifestyle choices.
How does inequality affect health outcomes?
Disadvantaged groups have higher rates of chronic disease, lower access to healthcare, and poorer health literacy.
What kind of initiatives help improve urban sustainability?
Active transport, waste reduction, community gardens, or improved public spaces.
How does Healthy Cities Illawarra promote community engagement?
Through partnerships with local councils, schools, and community organisations that involve residents in decision-making.
How do physical activity programs as seen in HCI's Active In-betweens contribute to SDG 3?
It prevents chronic diseases, supports mental wellbeing, and potentially reduces healthcare costs in future.
How does collaboration with schools support SDG 4?
How does collaboration with schools support SDG 4?
It embeds wellbeing education into curriculum and promotes lifelong healthy habits.
Describe how Healthy Cities Illawarra addresses inequality.
By tailoring programs to reach low-income, isolated, and vulnerable populations.
Which Healthy Cities Illawarra initiative promotes sustainable urban living?
Safe and Active Routes to School, Play lllawarra and Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organisation (ISJO) partnership promoting healthy, connected cities.
Explain how Healthy Cities Illawarra aligns with multiple SDGs at once.
Its initiatives support health (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), equity (SDG 10), and sustainable communities (SDG 11) by tackling health determinants holistically.
Explain how SDG 3 supports SDG 11.
Healthy citizens contribute to productive, sustainable communities with lower health burdens.
How can SDG 4 help achieve SDG 3?
Educated individuals make informed health decisions and support community wellbeing.
Explain how addressing SDG 10 supports SDG 3.
Reducing inequalities improves access to healthcare and social resources, leading to better population health.
How does SDG 11 connect with SDG 3?
Sustainable communities provide healthy environments that prevent disease and promote wellbeing.