All local governments in Western Australia are required to prepare a Public Health Plan under the Public Health Act 2016. The Plan helps ensure local health priorities are identified and addressed through evidence-based actions and community input.

Anyone who lives, works, studies, volunteers, owns a business, or regularly visits Cottesloe is encouraged to provide feedback on the draft Plan.

Feedback received during this consultation will help refine and improve the draft Public Health Plan before it is presented to Council for consideration and adoption.

Yes. The document includes a full breakdown of findings gathered through community and stakeholder consultation, as well as a summary of key themes of written responses from the Town's survey.

No. Public health is broader than healthcare. It includes the social, environmental and economic factors that influence health and wellbeing, such as physical activity opportunities, social connection, access to services, community safety and environmental quality.