Resource Centre
Australian Department of Health & Ageing
Australia
The Department of Health and Ageing has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision statement: "Better health and active ageing for all Australians."We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advising, improving program management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders.
Keywords: Government
Australian Department of Health & Ageing- Community Health Action Pack
Australia
This resource has been developed as part of the live longer live stronger campaign. The resource is a practical guide to steps for planning and developing community action plans.
Keywords: Planning, Community Development
Australian Department of Health & Ageing: Building Healthy Communities - A Guide for Community Projects
Australia
The publication "Building Healthy Communities - A Guide for Community Projects" is a guide for people in small rural communities who want to try new ways to make a difference to chronic disease at a local level.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Australian Health Promotion Association
Australia
Australian association with the mission to provide the knowledge, resources and perspectives needed to improve health promotion research and practice.
Keywords: Health Promotion
ACT Health Promotion
ACT
Resources and support to people involved in health promotion in the Australian Capital Territory, including event and Conference Calendars, Programs and Activities and ACT HP Forum.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Government
Australasian Evaluation Society
Australia
The Australasian Evaluation Society (AES) is the primary professional organisation in Australasia for people involved in evaluation including evaluation practitioners, managers, teachers and students of evaluation, and other interested individuals. It has almost 1000 members involved in all aspects of evaluation and performance measurement. Members meet regularly through Regional Groups centred in major cities in Australia and New Zealand. Professional development workshops are conducted throughout Australasia on a regular basis.
Keywords: Evaluation
Australian Indigenous HealthInfo Net
Australia
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making research and other knowledge readily accessible. In this way, the HealthInfoNet aims to contribute to ‘closing the gap’ in health between Indigenous and other Australians.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Equity
Australian Indigenous HealthInfo Net- The Flour Drum Stove Cookbook for easy outdoor cooking for families
NT
The Flour-drum stove cookbook is a collection of recipes that can be prepared in the flour-drum stove, invented as a simple system for cooking healthier foods for people who do not have the appropriate cooking facilities or equipment in their houses. The flour drum stove is a simple, short-term health solution for Aboriginal communities in remote areas experiencing housing and infrastructure problems. It can help improve the health of members by reducing the amount of unhealthy take-aways they buy, assisting with prevention of diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Reference
Australian Indigenous HealthInfo Net- Living Strong: Healthy Lifestyle Cookbook
QLD
The Living Strong: Healthy Lifestyle Cookbook was developed in response to requests from clients attending the Healthy weight and Living strong programs, designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults. The cookbook provides a variety of healthy recipes including some traditional cooking ideas, encouraging people to use more vegetables, fruit, lean meat and fish to make quick and easy nutritious meals.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Reference
Assessing Cost-Effectiveness in Prevention
Australia
This report was produced jointly by the Centre for the Burden of Disease and Cost-Effectiveness, School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane and Deakin Health Economics, Strategic Research Centre–Population Health, Deakin University, Melbourne. The work was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC Grant No.351558).
Keywords: Research, Public Health
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australia
Australia’s official statistical organisation. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is committed to a better informed Australia.
Keywords: Research, Government
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australia
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare
Keywords: Reference, Government
Australian Institute of Primary Care and Ageing
VIC
The Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing conducts research, consultancy and education in community health services development, health promotion and social issues in health; in particular in the areas of primary health and aged care.
Keywords: Research, Health Promotion
Australian Centre on Quality of Life
Australia
The Australian Centre on Quality of Life has a mission to facilitate research into quality of life.
and to serve as a resource for both researchers and students. It also works to facilitate research links with industry, government and the community.
Keywords: Reference, Research
Aboriginal Medical Services Northern Territory (AMSANT)
NT
AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory and has played a pivotal role in advocating for and supporting the development of community-controlled health. A crucial factor has been its membership of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Forum (NTAHF), a tripartite health planning body that brings AMSANT together with the health departments, forming arguably the most effective health partnership of any jurisdiction in Australia.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Reference
Australian Early Development Index (AEDI)
Australia
The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) is a population measure of children’s development in communities across Australia, providing a national picture of children’s health and development. Additionally, the AEDI pinpoints strengths in the community as well as what can be improved, providing information to help us build and strengthen our communities for our children and Australia. The AEDI website also has links to several policy briefs and working papers on early childhood related issues.
Keywords: Evaluation, Reference
Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC)
NT
The Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) is an independent group of veterinarians, academics, health professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They work to improve the health and wellbeing of companion animals and improve the overall health and wellbeing of remote Indigenous communities.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Health Promotion
Beyond Blue
Australia
Beyond Blue is a not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety, and related substance use disorders in Australia.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Casey Foundation
USA/CAN
Marguerite Casey Foundation seeks to strengthen the voices of low-income families across the United States by engaging parents in efforts to improve the lives of their communities. The Foundation enhances the effectiveness and collective capacity of community-based organizations advocating for social change, and it is committed to connecting these organizations and their diverse constituencies within and across regions and disciplines for movement building.
Keywords: Equity, Community Development
Organisational Capacity Assessment Tool
USA/CAN
The Marguerite Casey Foundation Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool is a self-assessment instrument that helps nonprofits identify capacity strengths and challenges and establish capacity building goals. It is primarily a diagnostic and learning tool.
Keywords: Evaluation, Tools
Centre for Disease Control Resource
USA/CAN
The CDC Evaluation Working Group and its effort to promote program evaluation in public health.
Keywords: Evaluation
Community Tool Box
USA/CAN
Resource for free information on essential skills for building healthy communities, via the University of Kansas.
Keywords: Community Development, Tools
Cancer Society of NZ - Health Promotion Action Plan 2009-10
New Zealand
The Health Promotion Action Plan incorporates the agreed objectives of the Cancer Society of New Zealand (CSNZ) Strategic plan and reflects alignment with the Cancer Control Strategy (CCS) and the Cancer Control Action Plan (CCAP).
Keywords: Health Promotion
Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Tobacco Control
Australia
The CEITC, which is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing over 6 years, aims to aid the growth in knowledge about Indigenous Tobacco Control. We began in September 2003 and are based within the Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit at The University of Melbourne.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Research
Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
Australia
The CRCAH concluded its funding cycle in December 2009. In January 2010, the CRC Program funded the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (CRCATSIH). Subsequently, CRCATSIH came under the management of The Lowitja Institute – Australia’s National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Research
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
USA/CAN
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) is a nonprofit organization that promotes health (broadly defined) through partnerships between communities and higher educational institutions. Founded in 1996, we are a growing network of over 2,000 communities and campuses across North America and increasingly the world that are collaborating to promote health through service-learning, community-based participatory research, broad-based coalitions and other partnership strategies. These partnerships are powerful tools for improving higher education, civic engagement and the overall health of communities.
Keywords: Community Development, Research
Caledon Institute of Social Policy
USA/CAN
Social policy think tank located in Ontario, Canada. Undertakes rigorous, high-quality research and analysis; seeks to inform and influence public opinion and to foster public discussion on poverty and social policy; develops and promotes concrete, practicable proposals for the reform of social programs at all levels of government and of social benefits provided by employers and the voluntary sector community capacity-building, taxation, social spending, employment development services, social services, disability supports and health.
Keywords: Reference, Planning
Consumers Health Forum of Australia
Australia
CHF is the peak organisation providing leadership in representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers. We work to achieve safe, good quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by the best health information and systems the country can afford.
Keywords: Reference
The Campbell Collaboration
UK/EUR
The international Campbell Collaboration (C2) is a non-profit organisation that aims to help people make well-informed decisions about the effects of interventions in the social, behavioral and educational arenas.
Keywords: Reference, Research
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF)
USA/CAN
Supports the evidence-based management of Canada's healthcare system by facilitating knowledge transfer and exchange - bridging the gap between research and healthcare management and policy.
Keywords: Research, Reference
Centre for Heath Promotion
USA/CAN
The Centre for Health Promotion (Dalla Lana School of Public Health , University of Toronto), established in 1989, is a community-academic partnership. The Centre is committed to excellence in education, evaluation and research. In a multi-disciplinary, collaborative context it activates, develops and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad. The Centre is an active, high quality, internationally recognized leader in health promotion.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
UK/EUR
The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination is a department of the University of York and is part of the National Institute for Health Research.
CRD undertakes high quality systematic reviews that evaluate the effects of health and social care interventions and the delivery and organisation of health care.
Keywords: Research, Reference
The CO-OPS Collaboration
Australia
The Collaboration of Community-based Obesity Prevention Sites (CO-OPS Collaboration) is an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing which aims to support community-based obesity prevention initiatives through a collaborative approach to promoting best practice, knowledge translation and by providing networking opportunities, support and advice.
Keywords: Reference, Government
Cochrane Public Health Group
Australia
The Cochrane Public Health Group (CPHG) aims to work with contributors to produce and publish Cochrane reviews of the effects of population-level public health interventions.
Keywords: Research, Reference
Cochrane Library
Australia
The Cochrane Library is a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making, and a seventh database that provides information about groups in The Cochrane Collaboration.
Keywords: Research, Reference
Community Indicators Victoria
VIC
Community Indicators Victoria aims to support the development and use of local community wellbeing indicators in Victoria, Australia, with the purpose of improving citizen engagement, community planning and policy making.
Keywords: Reference, Planning
Chronic Diseases Network
NT
The Chronic Diseases Network (CDN) comprises of people and organisations with an interest in lowering the rates of chronic diseases, and the complications they may bring, in the NT. The existence of the Network is a vital factor for the ongoing implementation and support of the NT Preventable Chronic Diseases Strategy (PCDS). The CDN encompasses a wide range of sectors and organisations in the NT and interstate.
Keywords: Government, Public Health
Centre for Health Promotion- Health Promotion Tools
SA
The Centre for Health Promotion is a service within the Women's & Children's Health Network (WCHN) that contributes to its vision of excellence in health care and improved health and wellbeing for all children, young people, women and parents in South Australia.
In addition to the provision of health services, the Centre's website is an excellent public educational tool on health promotion approaches, strategies, and practice.
Keywords: Tools, Health Promotion
Centre for Health Promotion- Health Promotion in Education and Care
SA
The Centre for Health Promotion (CHP) has worked to raise awareness and understanding of the Health Promoting Schools (HPS) approach to school health promotion, an internationally recognised approach developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is based on best practice, health promotion principles and focuses on whole school approaches which encourage involvement from everyone within the school community and link to the school vision and plan. The website is a tool which delineates the CHP Health Promotion in Education and Care program approach used to build capacity, encourage organisational change, and improve health promotion in education and care settings across SA.
Keywords: Tools, Health Promotion
Department of Health Corporate Plan, 2009 - 2012
NT
The Department of Health and Families Corporate Plan 2009-2012 identifies 6 Priority Action Areas and outlines particular priorities and what might be done to achieve them.
Keywords: Government, Health Promotion
Department of Health - Health Promotion Strategy Unit
NT
The Health Promotion Strategy Unit (HPSU) is part of the Health Development Branch and works with a range of program areas within the Department to promote strategic thinking and improve policy making around health promotion and prevention; providing strategic advice on a range of issues, strategies and policies; facilitating the development of a common understanding of health promotion concepts, terms and frameworks; increasing health promotion and prevention capacity; and increasing the health promotion evidence base.
Keywords: Government, Health Promotion
Department of Health - Chronic Conditions Strategy Unit
NT
The Chronic Conditions Strategy Unit is located within the NT Department of Health. They work with a range of program areas within the Department to provide leadership, and promote the prevention and management of chronic conditions. Alongside this, they facilitate the development of common understandings on the social determinants of health and the impact this may have on chronic conditions.
Keywords: Government
Department of Health- Oral Health and Oral Health Promotion
NT
Keywords: Government, Health Promotion
Department of Health- Nutrition and Physical Activity
NT
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program's vision is 'improved nutritional status and health of Territorians.' It is focused on the promotion of healthy lifestyle and management of nutrition-related conditions through various services, both in remote and urban areas. The Program works in partnership with other sectors to promote improved nutrition through better food supply and the development of supportive environments for active living.
Keywords: Government, Health Promotion
Department of Health - Health Gains
NT
Fact Sheets, publications and references relating to the health status of Northern Territory residents based on population level data.
Keywords: Government
Department of Health - Women's Health in the NT
NT
The Women's Health Strategy Unit (WHSU) plays a key role in informing policy developments in relation to Women's Health issues in the NT, setting strategic directions in relation to Women's Health issues in the NT and facilitating action in partnership with stakeholders to develop and implement best practice models that improve women's health.
Keywords: Government, Equity
Northern Territory Public Health Bush Book
NT
The Northern Territory Public Health Bush Book is a valuable resource in two volumes. Written by people who have worked in and with remote community health care teams, it is specifically designed for those who work in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Reference
Department of Health
VIC
The Victorian Department of Health's objective is to enhance and protect the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. We work with the community to provide better access to health, aged care and mental health and drug services. We do this through managing the public hospital system, developing health infrastructure in rural and metropolitan Victoria, pursuing opportunities for partnership with the primary care sector and other governments, public health interventions, and implementing major health initiatives such as the Victorian Cancer Action Plan. We also encourage Victorians to improve their health through preventative health initiatives and education programs.
Keywords: Government
Health Status of Victorians
VIC
The Health status of Victorians includes information about the health and determinants of health of Victorians through population health surveillance and public health system performance evaluation.
Keywords: Government, Public Health
Environments for Health Framework
VIC
This resource is designed for people who work in agencies that receive funding for health promotion from the Primary Health Branch of the Department of Human Services. It provides an introduction to Environments for Health: Municipal Public Health Planning Framework, and an overview of its relationship with the Integrated health promotion resource kit and broader policy agenda.
Keywords: Government, Health Promotion
Health Promotion
VIC
Gateway to health promotion activities within the Department of Health and other key health promotion resources.
Keywords: Government, Health Promotion
PCP 2009 - 2012 Planning and Reporting Requirements
VIC
These guidelines support Primary Care Partnerships (PCP) in the development of a three year strategic plan for 2009-2012 and in the implementation of planning and reporting requirements. The guidelines form part of the planning and reporting requirements for funded activity 28087 detailed in the Primary Health Branch, Funded Organisation Requirements 2009-2012.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Government
Narrative Action Evaluation in Health Promotion Research
VIC
Narrative evaluation integrated within an action research framework is an invaluable adjunct to the statistical evaluation methodologies used to measure health promotion program impacts and outcomes. In combination, these two differing health promotion evaluation perspectives provide stakeholders with varied forms of ‘evidence' about the whole of a health promotion program: the value of what is being done, why, how and its effects on population health.
Keywords: Evaluation, Government
Integrated Health Promotion Resource Kit
VIC
Integrated health promotion programs deliver benefits for the community through promoting positive wellbeing, strengthening community capacity and minimising the burden of serious diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This practical guide is considered a key resource for health promotion, helping support agencies and organisations to plan, deliver and evaluate effective integrated health promotion programs.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Government
A Framework for Strengthening Health Promotion in Community Health
VIC
The Framework for Strengthening Health Promotion in Community Health is the result of critical reflections on current and future health promotion planning for the advancement of health promotion planning in Community Health and Women's Health Services.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Community Development
Department of Education and Training
NT
The Department of Education and Training provides quality early childhood services and education for all young Territorians, with a focus on meeting the needs of Indigenous students, leading to jobs, training and further education. In the training business area, the Department works to increase access to training pathways for Territorians to build or expand their skills so they can contribute to and benefit from the Territory's development.
Keywords: Community Development, Government
Department of Education and Training- Families as First Teachers- Indigenous Parenting Support Services Program
NT
The website describes the scope of activities that the Families as First Teachers-Indigenous Parenting Support Services (FaFT-IPSS) program delivers in all 20 Territory Growth Towns and Umbakumba community. The website also contains resources produced by the FaFT-IPSS Program.
Keywords: Government, Education
Department of Children and Families- NT Families
NT
The NT Families website has the information, resources and links to services to help parents and carers better understand and care for their children.
Keywords: Reference, Government
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Australia
The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) has a broad range of programs and provides services in the areas of carers, child support, communities, families, gambling & drugs, housing & homelessness, Indigenous people, mental health, people with disability, seniors, volunteers and women. The FaHCSIA website also contains a good collection of online publications including policy papers and research papers available for the public.
Keywords: Reference, Government
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)- Closing the Gap on Indigenous Disadvantage: The Challenge for Australia
Australia
This report outlines the Australian Government’s approach to Indigenous policy, Closing the Gap, and challenges facing the nation. It also describes the progress of the program in the first year, partnership with all State and Territory Governments as well as priorities for the Australian Government in the future.
Keywords: Research, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
European Health Inequalities Portal
INT
Recent examples of interventions and policies designed to reduce health inequalities in the countries of the European Union. A tool to use when planning local projects, understanding the policy context of these interventions and/or conducting exploratory research in the field of health inequalities.
Keywords: Equity, Research
Effective Public Health Practice Project
USA/CAN
The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) is an expert team of researchers producing high-quality evidence synthesis documents, including systematic reviews, for health practitioners and decision makers in order to inform the planning and delivery of public health services in Canada.
Keywords: Research, Planning
EQUIHP - Strand II of the Getting Evidence into Practice Project (GEP)
UK/EUR
EQUIHP is an instrument for quality development and assurance of health promotion projects. It is a combination of a checklist to assess the quality of health promotion projects, and a set of guidelines to improve their quality.
Keywords: Quality, Tools
Effective Health Care Research Consortium
UK/EUR
The Consortium prepares and updates Cochrane Reviews about the effects of health care relevant to low-income and middle-income countries. It also identifies approaches to ensure dissemination and use of the results of systematic reviews in decision making.
Keywords: Planning, Research
Evidence Network
UK/EUR
Of interest to anyone concerned with evidence-based policy and practice in the broad field of social and public policy. The Evidence Network provides access to a wide range of information resources in social and public policy.
Keywords: Reference, Planning
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Australia
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) describes the principles, practice and outcomes essential to support and enhance young children’s learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school. The Framework has a strong emphasis on play-based learning as play provides the most appropriate stimulus for brain development and learning. The Framework also recognises the importance of communication and language (including early literacy and numeracy) and social and emotional development.
Keywords: Education, Government
Early Childhood Learning Resources Project
Australia
The Early Childhood Learning Resources Project was developed to assist parents to introduce and develop early literacy and numeracy learning of their young children. Resources available on this project website suit a range of early childhood settings and provide examples of how parents, carers and practitioners can create stimulating environments for their children. The materials can assist educators and parents to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of early literacy and numeracy, both in the home and early childhood settings.
Keywords: Education, Reference
Early Childhood Australia
Australia
Early Childhood Australia is a non-profit organisation advocating for young children all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years.
Keywords: Education, Reference
Go for 2 & 5 Campaign
Australia
The Go for 2 & 5 Campaign encourages parents and their children to increase their daily fruit and vegetable intake-- at least 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegies each day. The website provides the information on the benefits of fruit and vegetables , nifty ways to get more fruit and vegetables into your day, and some simple tasty recipes.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Gender Analysis Planning Tool
VIC
WHIN has developed the Gender Analysis Tool to assist organisations and policy, program and health planners to produce work that is 'gender sensitive'. That is, to produce policies and services which acknowledge that women and men have different experiences, needs and access to wealth, resources and decision-making opportunities. This tool helps to draw attention to these differences, recognising that specific initiatives and resources may be required to rectify what is often a marginalised position for women.
Keywords: Equity, Tools
Health Promotion Competencies for Aotearoa
New Zealand
Nga Kaiakatanga Hauora mo Aotearoa. A tool for workers to critically reflect on their practice and a framework for trainers to develop relevant and useful courses and qualifications.
Keywords: Evaluation
Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand
New Zealand
HPF is the national umbrella organisation of health promotion in New Zealand.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Maori Health
Health Care Aotearoa
New Zealand
Health Care Aotearoa (HCA) is a Treaty of Waitangi based national network of community-driven and governed primary health care services. We promote accessible primary health care for all people. We offer our members advocacy, education, management and peer support programmes.
Keywords: Equity, Health Promotion
Health Promotion Switzerland
UK/EUR
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
The Food System
UK/EUR
Triggering Debate - White Paper
The Food System
A prism of present and future challenges for health promotion and sustainable development.
Keywords: Research, Health Promotion
Swiss Model for Outcome Classification (SMOC)
UK/EUR
Health Promotion Switzerland has elaborated, in collaboration with the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine of Bern and Lausanne, a model of output planning and evaluation in the field of Health Promotion and Prevention. This instrument allows to measure and assess the outcome of health promoting projects.
Keywords: Tools, Evaluation
The Health Communications Unit
USA/CAN
The Health Communication Unit (THCU) at the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto (U of T), is one of 22 members of the Ontario Health Promotion Resource System funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion.This series of case studies shows real-life applications of our 6-step model for conducting a program evaluation.
Keywords: Planning, Health Promotion
Health Issues Centre
VIC
Health Issues Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that began in 1985 to promote equity and consumer perspectives in the Australian health system. Our mission is to improve the health outcomes for Australians, especially those who are disadvantaged. The focus of Health Issues Centre's work is mainly in Victoria but we take a national approach where appropriate.
Keywords: Reference, Research
Heart Health Resource Centre
USA/CAN
The Heart Health Resource Centre (HHRC) was established in 1993 to support the community-based partnerships of the Ontario Heart Health Program (OHHP). Throughout its 17 year history, and three incarnations of the OHHP, the HHRC provided capacity-building supports and resources to those working in community-based health promotion initiatives.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Health Insite- Baby Feeding
Australia
Health Insite provides information about feeding babies and introducing soft, solid foods in the child's diet.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Health Promotion Capacity Checklists: A Workbook for Individual, Organizational, and Environmental Assessment
USA/CAN
The Saskatchewan Heart Health Project developed this resource as part of a research project. It is a workbook to guide assessment, reflection and improvement of population health promotion practitioners for practitioners, managers etc.
Keywords: Quality, Evaluation
IUHPE
UK/EUR
The International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) is over half a century old and draws its strength from being a unique worldwide, independent and professional association of individuals and organisations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the people through education, community action and the development of healthy public policy.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Institute of Social Participation
VIC
Institute of Social Participation will enable interdisciplinary research and make a significant contribution to knowledge, policy and practice in maximising social participation for individuals and groups who are at risk of social exclusion.
Keywords: Reference, Community Development
International Association for Public Participation
Australia
The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia is for people who implement or participate in public decision making processes
Keywords: Reference, Community Development
Inquiry into the Child Protection Systems in the Northern Territory 2010
NT
The Inquiry into the Child Protection System in the Northern Territory was announced by the then Minister for Child Protection, the Hon. Malarndirri McCarthy, on 11 November 2009 and the Board of Inquiry was appointed by the Chief Minister, the Hon Paul Henderson, on 9 December 2009. Report on Growing Them Strong, Together: Promoting the Safety and Wellbeing of the Northern Territory’s Children is available online for downloading.
Keywords: Government, Research
Koori DrugInfo Clearing House
VIC
In 2003, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), consulted with a number of Indigenous health workers to identify factors that prevented access to drug information from the Australian Drug Foundations' DrugInfo Clearinghouse services. With funding from the Premier's Drug Prevention Council, a Koori project worker was employed at the ADF in January 2004 to implement the recommendations arising from the consultation exercise. This current phase of the project aimed to build capacity among Indigenous communities by increasing the relevance and accessibility of DrugInfo Clearinghouse information and services.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Reference
Department of Public Health Sciences
UK/EUR
At the Department of Public Health Sciences we conduct research, teaching and consultancies based on the public health concept. The research focuses on health problems in the population and alleviation through community-based prevention and development of appropriate health care systems.
Keywords: Research, Reference
The Lowitja Institute
Australia
The Lowitja Institute, Australia’s National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research, is an innovative research body that brings together Aboriginal organisations, academic institutions and government agencies to facilitate collaborative, evidence-based research into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Research
Health Equity Assessment Tool (Equity Lens) for Tackling Inequalities in Health
New Zealand
A set of questions developed to assist people to consider the ways in which particular inequalities in health have come about, and where the effective intervention points are to tackle them. Recommended use in conjunction with the Intervention Framework to Improve Health and Reduce Inequalities, Ministry of Health, Wellington, 2002.
Keywords: Equity, Tools
Intervention Framework to Improve Health and Reduce Inequalities
New Zealand
Intervention Framework to Improve Health and Reduce Inequalities, Ministry of Health, Wellington, 2002
Keywords: Equity, Government
Whanau Ora Health Impact Assessment Tool
New Zealand
The Whānau Ora Health Impact Assessment Tool is a formal approach used to predict the potential health effects of a policy on Māori and their whānau. It pays particular attention to Māori involvement in the policy development process and articulates the role of the wider health determinants in influencing health and well-being outcomes.
Keywords: Equity, Tools
DHB Toolkits
New Zealand
A number of DHB toolkits are available from the Ministry of Health website.
Keywords: Tools, Government
Men's Health Information and Resource Centre
NSW
MHIRC adopts a view of health which sees it as the engagement of individuals and communities with their total physical, social, political, emotional and spiritual environments. This sees us involved in promoting the “social determinants of health” approach to male health and wellbeing in society.
Keywords: Reference, Health Promotion
Menzies School of Health Research
NT
Menzies School of Health Research was established to help improve health incomes through research and training. Menzies work in partnership with government agencies, such as the Department of Health, to collaborate findings and develop research strategies to target a variety of health issues. Their website focuses a majority of their information on research and developments, and also has links to useful pages relating to health initiatives within the NT.
Keywords: Research, Public Health
My School
Australia
My School website is the online database providing statistical and contextual information about Australia government and non-government schools and comparing them with statistically similar schools across the country. The information captures background information about school such as views, visions, staffing, enrolment, resources and students’ characteristics and performances in literacy and numeracy (results from NAPLAN).
Keywords: Evaluation, Education
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
UK/EUR
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
Keywords: Research, Reference
NSW Health: Publications
NSW
A wide range of health publications for the public, including reports, fact sheets, brochures and pamphlets
Keywords: Government, Reference
A Framework for Building Capacity to Improve Health
NSW
This publication introduces practitioners to some of the language of capacity building and to the principles that underpin practice. It provides a framework for action and examples of activities that might help in building capacity. It is primarily a practical tool to assist in building capacity through the development of health promotion programs.
Keywords: Community Development, Tools
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Australia
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's main body for supporting health and medical research. They are responsible for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments. They also provide advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research.
Keywords: Government, Research
National Public Health Partnership
Australia
This website provides a historical record of the projects undertaken by the National Public Health Partnership (NPHP) and is no longer updated.
Keywords: Government, Reference
NZ History Online - Treaty of Waitangi
New Zealand
Provides a range of features about the Treaty of Waitangi and Waitangi Day.
Keywords: Government, Reference
National Assessment Program- Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
Australia
Every year, all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are assessed on the same days using national tests in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) and Numeracy. Individual student reports are provided to parents/carers in September each year, evaluating the student's results. These reports contain a description of what was assessed in each of the tests and provide information about what students can typically do.
Keywords: Education, Evaluation
Northern Territory Library- Public Libraries and Knowledge Centres
NT
The Northern Territory Library Public Libraries and Knowledge Centres website has links to “The Walk to School” policy paper, an Indigenous early years literacy strategy. The strategy seeks to support caregivers of Indigenous children aged from 0-5 years in creating an environment that supports the development of literate behaviours and practices; and facilitates access to age-appropriate literacy oriented activities and resources in a library environment.
Keywords: Education, Reference
Our Community
Australia
Our Community is a world-leading social enterprise that provides advice, tools and training for Australia's 700,000 community groups and schools, and practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government.
Keywords: Community Development
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - Health
INT
The mission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
Keywords: Reference, Public Health
Oral Health Promotion Clearinghouse
SA
The Clearing House builds oral health promotion capacity and fosters the development and implementation of effective prevention and oral health promotion strategies to improve the health of Australians.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Planning and Evaluation Wizard (PEW)
SA
The Planning and Evaluation Wizard (PEW) is designed to allow you simple access to planning and evaluation tools that are relevant to your HP or PHC project.
Keywords: Tools, Health Promotion
Public Health Association Australia
Australia
Public Health Association of Australia Inc (PHAA) provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on public health. The Association is also involved in advocacy for public health policy, development, research and training.
Keywords: Public Health, Planning
Public Health Association of New Zealand
New Zealand
The PHA is a voluntary association that takes a leading role in promoting public health and influencing public policy.
Our goal is to improve the health of all New Zealanders by progressively strengthening the organised efforts of society by being an informed collaborative and strong advocate for public health.
Keywords: Public Health, Reference
Definitions in Public Health
New Zealand
Keywords: Public Health, Reference
Playgroups: Playing to Get Ready for School
WA
This resource aims at assisting family members to set up playgroups for children in the communities located in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia. The book also describes the questions to consider before setting up playgroups, the roles of mums at playgroup, planning for playgroup activities and how children learn while they are playing.
Keywords: Reference, Education
Public Health Information Development Unit
Australia
The Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU was established to assist in the development of public health data, data systems and indicators. We are committed to the development of an integrated health information system in Australia that can provide information on a broad range of health determinants across the life course. A major emphasis is on the development and publication of small area statistics for monitoring inequality in health and wellbeing.
Keywords: Reference, Tools
Quality Improvment and Community Services Accreditation
VIC
QICSA provides quality support and accreditation services in Victoria under licence from the QIC (Quality Improvement Council), which is the organisation that confers accreditation and issues certificates.
Keywords: Quality
Quality Management Services (QMS)
Australia
Quality Management Services is an established, nationwide, independent, not-for-profit provider of quality services. Our uniquely skilled, collaborative and supportive approach sustains quality outcomes for the clients, communities and staff of health and community service providers.
Keywords: Quality
Raising Children Network
Australia
The Raising Children website offers up-to-date, research-based material on more than 800 topics spanning child development, behaviour, health, nutrition and fitness, play and learning, connecting and communicating, school and education, entertainment and technology, sleep and safety.
Keywords: Reference, Health Promotion
Aboriginal Cultural Respect Framework
SA
The Aboriginal Cultural Respect Framework for SA Health is an overarching implementation plan designed to be read in conjunction with the SA Aboriginal Health Policy, the SA Health Statement of Reconciliation, the Aboriginal Health Impact Statement and the Aboriginal Workforce Reform and Development Strategy.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Equity
Social Inclusion
Australia
The Australian Government’s vision of a socially inclusive society is one in which all Australians feel valued and have the opportunity to participate fully in the life of our society. Achieving this vision means that all Australians will have the resources, opportunities and capability to learn, work, engage in the community and have a voice.
Keywords: Government, Equity
Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
UK/EUR
Our aim is to promote human health via the study of social and environmental influences on health.
Keywords: Reference, Research
The Social Research Association
UK/EUR
The SRA plays a unique role as an organisation open to social research practitioners and trainees from all sectors, as well as others with an interest in social research.
The SRA provides a forum for people working in a diverse range of settings and in different subject specialities, to form wider contacts, exchange views and information, and pursue issues of common concern.
Keywords: Research, Reference
South Australia Community Health Research Unit
SA
The South Australian Community Health Research Unit (SACHRU) seeks to enhance health, wellbeing and equitable outcomes in South Australia by contributing to improving the quality of primary health care, health promotion and population health initiatives through research, evaluation and building the capacity of the workforce.
Keywords: Research, Reference
Statistics New Zealand
New Zealand
Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) is New Zealand's national statistical office. It administers the Statistics Act 1975, and is the country's major source of official statistics.
Keywords: Reference, Tools
TRIP Database
UK/EUR
The TRIP Database is a clinical search engine designed to allow clinicians to quickly find answers to their clinical questions using the best available evidence.
Keywords: Tools, Reference
Talkin' Up Good Air- Australian Indigenous Tabacco Control Resource Kit
VIC
This is a practical manual which encourages community action. While this resource has a focus on tabacco control, the kit is full of useful information for health professionals, drawing on the knowledge of many individuals and organisations working in the area of tobacco control, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, community health and health promotion. It is a tool box of helpful information, ideas, activities, success stories, and reference materials.
Keywords: Planning, Health Promotion
Health Impact Assessment Connect (HIA)
NSW
HIA Connect was developed as part of the NSW HIA Project to support people to undertake HIAs. The site is maintained by the Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE), part of the UNSW Research Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
Keywords: Tools, Planning
Using a Health Promotion Framework with an 'Aboriginal lens'
VIC
This is a great resource for 'two-way learning and understanding' intending to building the capacity of groups working together. This resource is keeping to the principles of health promotion approach and processes through another set of lens.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
VicHealth
VIC
The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, best known as VicHealth, works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to make health a central part of our daily lives.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Government
VicHealth- Life is Health is Life, Taking Action to Close the Gap: Victorian Aboriginal evidence-based health promotion resource
VIC
This evidence-based health promotion resource provides information and guidance for action to improve the health and life expectancy of Aboriginal Victorians. The purpose of this resource is to provide the best available information to guide service and program planning. It is designed for people who work in community and women’s health services, Aboriginal community controlled health services and local government.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Reference
VicHealth Partnership Analysis Tool
VIC
A resource for establishing, developing and maintaining productive partnerships.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Tools
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
VIC
VACCA is a statewide Aboriginal community controlled and operated service established by our community in 1977. VACCA was given the responsibility by our community to promote, advocate and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, young people, their families and their community premised on human rights, self determination, cultural respect and safety.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Equity
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
VIC
VACCHO's Vision is that Aboriginal people will have a high quality of health and wellbeing. Thus enabling individuals and communities to reach their full potential in life. This will be achieved through philosophy of community control.
Keywords: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, Equity
The Victorian Quality Council
VIC
The Victorian Quality Council was established in 2001 as an expert strategic advisory group to lead the safety and quality agenda for Victorian health care services.
Keywords: Quality, Government
Victorian Multicultural Commission
VIC
The Victorian Multicultural Commission is an independent statutory authority which provides independent advice to the Victorian Government to inform the development of legislative and policy frameworks as well as the delivery of services to our culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse society.
Keywords: CALD Communities, Government
World Health Organisation
UK/EUR
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Research
Bangkok Charter
UK/EUR
The Bangkok Charter identifies actions, commitments and pledges required to address the determinants of health in a globalized world through health promotion.
Keywords: Health Promotion
Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion
UK/EUR
The Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion is responsible for advocating for health promotion and awareness of chronic diseases, promoting health in poor and disadvantaged areas, and preventing premature deaths and unnecessary disability. Their website contains links to many publications and country specific information around health and health promotion.
Keywords: Health Promotion, Reference
Wilder Research
USA/CAN
Tools for collecting and interpreting research data
Keywords: Tools, Research
The WWW Virtual Library: Public Health Homepage
Australia
The Virtual Library aims to provide an index of quality public health sites and resources.
Keywords: Public Health, Reference
Working Future- Territory Growth Towns
NT
The Working Future website provides the Northern Territory Government’s plans for 20 Territory Growth Towns. The Territory Growth Towns are Ali Curung, Angurugu/Umbakumba, Borroloola, Daguragu/Kalkarindji, Elliott, Galiwin'ku, Gapuwiyak, Gunbalanya, Hermannsburg, Lajamanu, Maningrida, Milingimbi, Nguiu, Ngukurr, Numbulwar, Papunya, Ramingining, Umbakumba, Wadeye, Yirrkala and Yuendumu. Map is also available.
Keywords: Community Development, Government