Alcohol, tobacco and drugs harm minimisation
This domain seeks to use local government functions by managing liquor outlet density and operating hours, encouraging mixed use and diverse economic activities, supporting sporting facilities and clubs, and leading local networks to manage alcohol and other drugs-related harms.
Physical activity and food access
This domain works with local governments to use alternative transport opportunities, build community destination hubs that encourage walking and cycling, undertake walkability audits, and address access and affordability barriers to healthy food in local municipalities through better healthy food distribution networks and encouragement of local food production.
Community wellbeing
This domain seeks to use local government’s functions to encourage vibrant communities by increasing social cohesion, respect for diversity, and strong civic engagement. It includes local government functions in identifying new approaches to civic engagement, fostering tolerance and reducing discrimination, and preventing crime and violence.
Climate change and health
This domain seeks to build in climate change adaptation in the social environment, with a particular focus on reducing emerging inequalities that places some community members at particular vulnerability. This is particularly evident with heatwave exposure, emergency management responses and changing dynamics due to more extreme weather events and ongoing drought.
Local economies and affordable housing
This domain supports local governments to develop resilient and diverse local economies that enhance business mix and build economic opportunity. Approaches that ensure an appropriate level of affordable housing within each municipality are also covered in this domain to encourage greater social equity and diversity.
