2018-12-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              11 DECEMBER 2018


This process included:
 reviewing the Noosa Local Government Area (LGA) profile in terms of demographic, social
   determinants and health status;
   comparing Noosa LGA profile data with the State population profile data;
   reviewing government (state and federal) strategic directions and resourcing policies;
   a review of communicable and non-communicable (chronic) health data within the Noosa LGA;
   identifying gaps, duplications or opportunities for partnerships in the health area;
   identifying key elements of community wellbeing; and
   development of strategies that provide mechanisms to identify and respond to local public health
     needs.

Methodology
To date the process has involved the following;
 Research & data gathering;
 Reference group established;
 Issues identified;
 Key themes established;
 Actions identified under each theme;
 Draft plan prepared;
 Consultation with Council’s Executive Team; and
 Consultation with Noosa Councillors.

Reference Group Membership
Professional representatives
 Advanced Epidemiologist, Sunshine Coast Public Health Unit
 Social Worker Community Chronic Conditions Service
 Nurse Unit Manager, Child, Youth and Family Health, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health
   Service
 Health Promotion Officer, North Coast Aboriginal Corporation
 Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Restaurant & Catering Assoc.
 Associate Lecturer, Public Health, University of Sunshine Coast (USC)
 Associate Lecturer, Environmental Health, University of Sunshine Coast (USC)
 Program Manager, Primary Health Network (Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast)

Noosa Council representatives
 Councillor Ingrid Jackson – Chair
 Director Community Services
 Manager Waste & Environmental Health
 Environmental Health Coordinator
 Waste Coordinator




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