Our vision
To make a significant change to public health and urban policy development and planning at the national and state level, through evidence-based research, educational strategies, and translation of knowledge.
Our streams
Health precincts and health infrastructure
There is an increased recognition within the NSW government, and internationally, that health precincts and health infrastructure are not just a cluster of facilities and services. They need to be developed and managed so that they can better support the health and wellbeing of the communities, patients and staff that utilise them.
Equity and the determinants of health
The determinants of health – which may be social, economic, environmental, and cultural among others – impact some groups in the population more than others. This means that some groups are inequitably burdened with the likelihood of experiencing illness, disease, and injury over the life course. We work to influence policy and practice that can help level the playing field, to help ensure sections of the population are not disadvantaged by their individual circumstances that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles and negative health outcomes.
Sustainability and the environment
As we transition to a net-zero future, there is a need to encourage and implement sustainable practices. This includes within the healthcare sector, where adjustments to current practices may not only contribute to this net-zero transition but also improve the efficiencies of how care and support is provided. This includes longer-term views and foresight into how we – as individuals and as systems – can be better prepared for and adapt to emergencies such as climate change or a pandemic, as well as mitigate the challenges ahead.
Our people
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Lead Executive, UTS -
Executive, WSU -
Executive, UNSW -
Dr Marianne GaleExecutive, SESLHD -
Mandy WilliamsExecutive, SWSLHD -
Senior Research Fellow
