Secondary objective: Reduce disadvantage. Alternative Needs An alternative need to plan for the demands of new arrivals on infrastructure was considered, but given the diverse nature of this cohort, it was difficult to determine specific infrastructure needs. Infrastructure Victoria concluded that a sufficient majority of their needs are captured in broader infrastructure provision for Victoria. An alternative need to integrate the delivery of health and social services through infrastructure was considered. This need focused on people, particularly the elderly, being able to access a range of health and social services in a more efficient way. There is evidence that innovation will be needed to optimise health and social service delivery and asset utilisation. However, there is not enough evidence to say that a system-wide approach was applicable in all cases. Some of the evidence for this need was absorbed into the manage increasing demands on health infrastructure and support changing approaches to social service and justice delivery through infrastructure needs. An alternative need to better integrate infrastructure requirements into planning decisions was considered. While the integration of planning and infrastructure is a very important consideration, it is not something that can be done in isolation, as it is relevant for all infrastructure decisions. We will consider opportunities and propose possible solutions for integrated infrastructure planning throughout the strategy’s development and not just for needs that relate to demographic shifts. Are these needs more pressing than the ones we have proposed? Draft objective and needs 2: Support healthy, safe and vibrant communities Making our state a great place to live is about more than just accommodating growth. It is also about Victorians being and feeling healthy, safe and part of the community. All of these factors can be influenced by the quality, design and accessibility of infrastructure and services. Responding to growth challenges is critically important for maintaining the state’s reputation as a great place to live, but securing the wellbeing of Victorians also means satisfying the need for health, safety and social connection. Health and wellbeing indicators in Victoria show a complex story. Life expectancies at birth have been increasing steadily and will most likely continue to do so. A boy born in Victoria in 2046 is expected to live to around 87 years, a girl to 89.5 years. health has also been improving; at last count, approximately Victorians’ self-reported 84 per cent of Victorians surveyed by the Department of Health rated their health as good, very good or excellent. However, the incidence of chronic diseases like
Secondary objective: Reduce disadvantage. Alternative Needs An alternative need to plan for the demands of new arrivals on infrastructure was considered, but given the diverse nature of this cohort, it was difficult to determine specific infrastructure needs. Infrastructure Victoria concluded that a sufficient majority of their needs are captured in broader infrastructure provision for Victoria. An alternative need to integrate the delivery of health and social services through infrastructure was considered. This need focused on people, particularly the elderly, being able to access a range of health and social services in a more efficient way. There is evidence that innovation will be needed to optimise health and social service delivery and asset utilisation. However, there is not enough evidence to say that a system-wide approach was applicable in all cases. Some of the evidence for this need was absorbed into the manage increasing demands on health infrastructure and support changing approaches to social service and justice delivery through infrastructure needs. An alternative need to better integrate infrastructure requirements into planning decisions was considered. While the integration of planning and infrastructure is a very important consideration, it is not something that can be done in isolation, as it is relevant for all infrastructure decisions. We will consider opportunities and propose possible solutions for integrated infrastructure planning throughout the strategy’s development and not just for needs that relate to demographic shifts. Are these needs more pressing than the ones we have proposed? Draft objective and needs 2: Support healthy, safe and vibrant communities Making our state a great place to live is about more than just accommodating growth. It is also about Victorians being and feeling healthy, safe and part of the community. All of these factors can be influenced by the quality, design and accessibility of infrastructure and services. Responding to growth challenges is critically important for maintaining the state’s reputation as a great place to live, but securing the wellbeing of Victorians also means satisfying the need for health, safety and social connection. Health and wellbeing indicators in Victoria show a complex story. Life expectancies at birth have been increasing steadily and will most likely continue to do so. A boy born in Victoria in 2046 is expected to live to around 87 years, a girl to 89.5 years. Victorians’ self-reported health has also been improving; at last count, approximately 84 per cent of Victorians surveyed by the Department of Health rated their health as good, very good or excellent. However, the incidence of chronic diseases like