The South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) has released its strategy for 2024-2029, which is now available online.
The release of the strategy follows months of collaboration and consultation.
“Our commitments for the next six years are grounded in a robust understanding of our community’s needs, evidence-based interventions and ongoing engagement with our stakeholders, partners and the community to align our efforts with their aspirations for a healthier future,” said SEPHU Director Professor Rhonda Stuart.
“Together with partner organisations, we aspire to deliver coordinated public health care in rapidly growing and diverse communities across 11 local government areas of over 1.8 million people,” Professor Stuart said.
SEPHU is one of nine Local Public Health Units in Victoria. SEPHU is responsible for the management of more than 80 notifiable infectious diseases and works with the community to ensure a rapid response to outbreaks.
“In addition, our Health Promotion team enables individuals and groups to improve their health via education and empowerment,” said SEPHU’s General Manager Sharyn Donald. “We also work to reduce the risk of chronic disease or injury before it occurs, undertaking research to improve health outcomes and engage with our communities.”
“Collectively, we are committed to our clear vision that our catchment is a place where every person can live their healthiest life.”