In 2020, the DFFH – Wimmera South West division highlighted the need to view health from a social determinants of health perspective. Bringing together all Western Region Primary Care Partnerships to co-design a new framework.
For an overview of the components of the framework click here
DFFH commissioned a literature review of liveability, looking at major themes and bodies of work internationally, nationally, and specifically in the Victorian context. It also identifies some of the work undertaken on liveability in Western Victoria, and the differences between liveability in urban, regional, and rural settings. Click on the links below to access these documents.
Liveability Framework Implementation Guide and Checklist
Wimmera PCP engaged partner agencies about the the key issues affecting the Rural and Regional Liveability of the Wimmera region. A summary of the key issues and the associated factors identified to address these key issues are highlighted in the following short video’s below.