The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2011, which has a focus on social determinants of health. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria.
Data was collected through telephone interviews.
The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 25,075 participants aged 18 and over.
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2015, which focused on the health and wellbeing of Victorians. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria, such as the Victorian Population Health Survey.
Data was collected through telephone interviews. The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 22,819 participants aged 18 and over. Two items, subjective wellbeing and perceptions of safety, were included in previous indicator surveys in 2007 and 2011, therefore changes in these items over time are also reported.
Community Wellbeing Reports contain a select number of community wellbeing indicators which are used to highlight important trends and issues in the community. These reports provide a snapshot of the wellbeing of individual municipalities with comparisons to regional and statewide results.
Ararat Rural City is a versatile primary production area famous for its premium viticulture and wine industry, quality merino wool, and cropping and manufacturing industries. Ararat Rural City forms a “gateway” to important tourism destinations such as the Grampians Ranges, Pyrenees Ranges, Mt Langi Ghiran, Mt Cole and Lake Bolac. Ararat (pop. 7,500) is the district retail hub. Ararat is located 200 kilometres west of Melbourne on...
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2011, which has a focus on social determinants of health. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria.
Data was collected through telephone interviews.
The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 25,075 participants aged 18 and over.
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2015, which focused on the health and wellbeing of Victorians. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria, such as the Victorian Population Health Survey.
Data was collected through telephone interviews. The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 22,819 participants aged 18 and over. Two items, subjective wellbeing and perceptions of safety, were included in previous indicator surveys in 2007 and 2011, therefore changes in these items over time are also reported.
Community Wellbeing Reports contain a select number of community wellbeing indicators which are used to highlight important trends and issues in the community. These reports provide a snapshot of the wellbeing of individual municipalities with comparisons to regional and statewide results.
The Buloke Shire is located in North Western Victoria in the heart of the State's wheat belt. Agriculture, especially grain and sheep production, is the major industry. Other important sectors include retail trade, health and community services and education. The main townships have a comprehensive range of health, education and recreational facilities. The Shire has a population of slightly less than one person per square kilometre.
...We are pleased to present the 2013-16 Disability Access and Action Plan for Horsham Rural City Council.
As a primary provider of services at a local level, Council plays a key role in building a more accessible community and reducing barriers to inclusion experienced by people with a disability. We know that people with a disability want to be able to live, work and socialise in the same way as everyone else, and we recognise their rights to have the same opportunities as other community members to access and participate in community life.
This Disability Access and Action Plan identifies goals and actions to reduce barriers created by attitudes, practices and structures, to ensure that all people can participat...
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2011, which has a focus on social determinants of health. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria.
Data was collected through telephone interviews.
The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 25,075 participants aged 18 and over.
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2015, which focused on the health and wellbeing of Victorians. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria, such as the Victorian Population Health Survey.
Data was collected through telephone interviews. The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 22,819 participants aged 18 and over. Two items, subjective wellbeing and perceptions of safety, were included in previous indicator surveys in 2007 and 2011, therefore changes in these items over time are also reported.
Community Wellbeing Reports contain a select number of community wellbeing indicators which are used to highlight important trends and issues in the community. These reports provide a snapshot of the wellbeing of individual municipalities with comparisons to regional and statewide results.
Hindmarsh Shire is in the Wimmera-Mallee region, about 350 kms northwest of Melbourne. It is bordered in the north by the Big Desert / Wyperfeld National Park, and in the south by the Little Desert National Park. The economy of Hindmarsh is based largely on dryland, broadacre farming, especially grain (wheat, barley and oats) and sheep, but in recent years has d...
Horsham Rural City Council and its partners are committed to strengthening and empowering early years providers and the local community so that collectively they are able to provide the best possible outcomes for children and families living in Horsham & District .
Early years services, programs and facilities typically consist of:
Cultural activities, e...
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2011, which has a focus on social determinants of health. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria.
Data was collected through telephone interviews.
The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 25,075 participants aged 18 and over.
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2015, which focused on the health and wellbeing of Victorians. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria, such as the Victorian Population Health Survey.
Data was collected through telephone interviews. The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 22,819 participants aged 18 and over. Two items, subjective wellbeing and perceptions of safety, were included in previous indicator surveys in 2007 and 2011, therefore changes in these items over time are also reported.
The purpose of the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan is to protect, improve and promote public health and wellbeing within Horsham Rural City. In doing so, the plan identifies health and wellbeing priority issues and needs of the Horsham community. A plan of action has been developed in response to the identified needs to be implemented over the next four years.
Research shows Horsham Rural City residents are faring better than the Victorian average in a number of areas. These include a reported greater sense of wellbeing, sharing a meal with their families at least five days per week, being more likely to volunteer and being involved in some type of citizen engagement in the previous 12 months. Horsham also has higher breast...
Community Wellbeing Reports contain a select number of community wellbeing indicators which are used to highlight important trends and issues in the community. These reports provide a snapshot of the wellbeing of individual municipalities with comparisons to regional and statewide results.
Horsham Rural City is some 3.5 hours’ drive north west of Melbourne and north of the Grampians Ranges, in Victoria’s Wimmera region. The city of Horsham, with over 13,000 people, is the main provider of retail, community and government services in the Wimmera. The region has a range of educational and health facilities including several secondary colleges and a TAFE. The main industry is dryland, broadacre agriculture.
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The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2011, which has a focus on social determinants of health. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria.
Data was collected through telephone interviews.
The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 25,075 participants aged 18 and over.
The data comes from the VicHealth Indicators Survey 2015, which focused on the health and wellbeing of Victorians. It complements other population health survey work conducted in Victoria, such as the Victorian Population Health Survey.
Data was collected through telephone interviews. The survey was conducted in each of Victoria’s 79 LGAs, with a total sample of 22,819 participants aged 18 and over. Two items, subjective wellbeing and perceptions of safety, were included in previous indicator surveys in 2007 and 2011, therefore changes in these items over time are also reported.
Community Wellbeing Reports contain a select number of community wellbeing indicators which are used to highlight important trends and issues in the community. These reports provide a snapshot of the wellbeing of individual municipalities with comparisons to regional and statewide results.
The Northern Grampians Shire is located to the north east of the Grampians and about 230 kms north west of Melbourne. Its economy is based on agriculture, gold mining, tourism, wine production and manufacturing. Stawell, the main centre, is home to brick, textiles and meat production, while the Grampians area is a popular holiday destination. The main industries include agriculture, metal ore mining, meat and meat product manufacturing, other...
Summary of key findings
Population
The populations of Hindmarsh, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack were characterised by declining population growth, a very high proportion of population aged 40 years and over, and a very low proportion of Indigenous population or of persons born in other countries. The key characteristics of the Horsham RC population were very similar to regional Victoria averages.
Socio-economic status
Review of data covering income levels, centrelink payment recipients, education participation, labour force participation and unemployment rates, indicate that socioeconomic disadvantage is largely focused in Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack and these locations...
The WSSCP is defined by the following characteristics:
The Social Health Atlas of Australia includes data on a range of population characteristics, including demography, socioeconomic status, health status and risk factors, and use of health and welfare services.
This PHIDU release of the Social Health Atlas of Australia has been produced for Local Government Areas. Additional geographic areas in this workbook are:
i) Statistical Areas level 4 and the Greater Capital Cities and Rest of States/ Territories, and States/ Territories - based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Australian Statistical Geography Standard (worksheet tabs coloured green).
ii) Statistical Divisions (SDs) and Subdivisions (SDs), Capital cities and Non-metro...
The Social Health Atlas of Australia includes data on a range of population characteristics, including demography, socioeconomic status, health status and risk factors, and use of health and welfare services.
This PHIDU release of the Social Health Atlas of Australia has been produced for Local Government Areas. Additional geographic areas in this workbook are:
i) Statistical Areas level 4 and the Greater Capital Cities and Rest of States/ Territories, and States/ Territories - based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Australian Statistical Geography Standard (worksheet tabs coloured green).
ii) Statistical Divisions (SDs) and Subdivisions (SDs), Capital cities and Non-metro...
The Social Health Atlas of Australia includes data on a range of population characteristics, including demography, socioeconomic status, health status and risk factors, and use of health and welfare services.
This PHIDU release of the Social Health Atlas of Australia has been produced for Local Government Areas. Additional geographic areas in this workbook are:
i) Statistical Areas level 4 and the Greater Capital Cities and Rest of States/ Territories, and States/ Territories - based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Australian Statistical Geography Standard (worksheet tabs coloured green).
ii) Statistical Divisions (SDs) and Subdivisions (SDs), Capital cities and Non-metro...
The Social Health Atlas of Australia includes data on a range of population characteristics, including demography, socioeconomic status, health status and risk factors, and use of health and welfare services.
This PHIDU release of the Social Health Atlas of Australia has been produced for Local Government Areas. Additional geographic areas in this workbook are:
i) Statistical Areas level 4 and the Greater Capital Cities and Rest of States/ Territories, and States/ Territories - based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Australian Statistical Geography Standard (worksheet tabs coloured green).
ii) Statistical Divisions (SDs) and Subdivisions (SDs), Capital cities and Non-metro...
The Social Health Atlas of Australia includes data on a range of population characteristics, including demography, socioeconomic status, health status and risk factors, and use of health and welfare services.
This PHIDU release of the Social Health Atlas of Australia has been produced for Local Government Areas. Additional geographic areas in this workbook are:
i) Statistical Areas level 4 and the Greater Capital Cities and Rest of States/ Territories, and States/ Territories - based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 Australian Statistical Geography Standard (worksheet tabs coloured green).
ii) Statistical Divisions (SDs) and Subdivisions (SDs), Capital cities and Non-...