Public Health Plan 2026-2031

Public Health Plan 2026-2031

The City's Public Health Plan 2026-2031 outlines how we will support a healthier, safer and more connected community over the next five years.

Developed in line with the Public Health Act 2016 and the State Public Health Plan for Western Australia 2025-30, the Plan identifies local health priorities and the actions the City will take to improve health and wellbeing for everyone.

Why public health matters

Good health is influenced by more than healthcare. It is shaped by where we live, work and play, our social connections, access to services, and the environments around us. Through planning, programs, partnerships and services, the City helps create the conditions for a healthy community.

Our health priorities

The Plan focuses on improving health outcomes by addressing key local priorities, including:

• Physical activity and healthy eating

• Overweight and obesity

• Alcohol, smoking and vaping

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Injury prevention

• Social connection and inclusion.

Our focus areas

Actions are grouped into four key areas:

• Promote – Supporting healthy environments and connected communities
• Prevent – Reducing chronic disease, injury and illness
• Protect – Managing environmental and public health risks
• Enable – Strengthening partnerships, systems and services.

Read the plan

Download the City of Cockburn Public Health Plan 2026–2031 to learn more about our priorities, actions and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our community.