The VHA working definition of population health
Population health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of whole populations, reduce inequities among and between specific population groups and address the needs of the most disadvantaged.
Effective population health requires community, inter-sectoral and whole-of-government engagement and collaboration to address the broad range of determinants that shape health and wellbeing.
The VHA working definition of population health planning
Population health planning is integrated and collaborative planning that demands that health and non-health sectors, government departments, and service delivery agencies work together to address the issues faced by their communities and populations. It focuses on achieving real and sustainable health improvements and is committed to reducing health and social inequities. This offers opportunities for innovation by seeking and applying evidence about new and changing needs of populations, and how these are influenced by the determinants of health.
The VHA Population Health Approaches to Planning (PHAP) Project aims to support the healthcare sector and stakeholders across Victoria to build their understanding and skills to participate in area-based Population Health Approaches to Planning.
For further information, please contact Kylee Shiel: kylee.shiel@vha.org.au.
