Social factors that are protective of health and wellbeing Trend Overview Council’s response In the 5 between 2011 and Plan suitable housing for 2016, medium or high density changing community needs. housing increased from 5% to 6%. Diverse housing allows older and younger people to remain in Nillumbik through life transitions. The proportion of people who Seek funding for projects which feel safe walking in their develop safe pedestrian routes, neighbourhood at night has promote active transport, and decreased from 81% in 2008 to activate neighbourhoods. 72% in 2014. The proportion of people who Increase social connections can definitely get help from through community their neighbours has declined participation. from 76% in 2008 to 51% in 2014. The proportion of people who Encourage more people in the belong to a sports has community to participate in increased from 32% in 2008 to active recreation by providing 39% in 2014. However, across welcoming, inclusive, and Victoria, membership is much flexible participation options. higher among men and young people than women and older people. Volunteering has declined from Support and promote 39% in 2008 to 23% in 2014, volunteering in the community but is stronger in Nillumbik compared to other areas. Attendance at local events Continue to support community remains strong in Nillumbik, at events that encourage social 68% in 2008 and 70% in 2014. connection through services, information, programs and festivals The proportion of people in Support community groups and Nillumbik who think sports clubs to provide more multiculturalism makes life welcoming and inclusive better has declined from 76% in environments for all groups, 2008 to 49% in 2014. including newly arrived migrants, refugees and aboriginal people. Evidence-based planning The principle of evidence-based decision is that the most effective and efficient public health and wellbeing interventions are based on relevant and reliable evidence.
Social factors that are protective of health and wellbeing Trend Overview Council’s response In the 5 between 2011 and 2016, medium or high density housing increased from 5% to 6%. Diverse housing allows older and younger people to remain in Nillumbik through life transitions. Plan suitable housing for changing community needs. The proportion of people who feel safe walking in their neighbourhood at night has decreased from 81% in 2008 to 72% in 2014. Seek funding for projects which develop safe pedestrian routes, promote active transport, and activate neighbourhoods. The proportion of people who can definitely get help from their neighbours has declined from 76% in 2008 to 51% in 2014. Increase social connections through community participation. The proportion of people who belong to a sports has increased from 32% in 2008 to 39% in 2014. However, across Victoria, membership is much higher among men and young people than women and older people. Encourage more people in the community to participate in active recreation by providing welcoming, inclusive, and flexible participation options. Volunteering has declined from 39% in 2008 to 23% in 2014, but is stronger in Nillumbik compared to other areas. Support and promote volunteering in the community Attendance at local events remains strong in Nillumbik, at 68% in 2008 and 70% in 2014. Continue to support community events that encourage social connection through services, information, programs and festivals The proportion of people in Nillumbik who think multiculturalism makes life better has declined from 76% in 2008 to 49% in 2014. Support community groups and sports clubs to provide more welcoming and inclusive environments for all groups, including newly arrived migrants, refugees and aboriginal people. Evidence-based planning The principle of evidence-based decision is that the most effective and efficient public health and wellbeing interventions are based on relevant and reliable evidence.