Finalists announced in the Excellence in Public Health Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2022 Minister for Health and Wellbeing’s Excellence in Public Health Awards.
The annual Awards recognise the essential role local councils play in protecting and promoting community health and wellbeing through public health action.
This year’s finalists have been shortlisted from a strong field of candidates.
SA Health thanks every council across our state that shared information about the valuable initiatives being carried out in local communities.
Metropolitan council finalists:
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield: Food Security - COVID Recovery - Supporting people on low income
- City of Unley: Design-athon School Competition
- City of Tea Tree Gully: Compassionate Communities
Regional council finalists:
- Naracoorte Lucindale Council: Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program
- Yorke Peninsula Council: Community Nutrition and Wellbeing Partnership
Award winners will receive $3,000 to progress public health initiatives in their council areas.
The 2022 Awards will be held at the LGA’s Conference and Annual General Meeting at Adelaide Oval on Friday 28 October 2022.
Winning councils will be announced by the Hon. Chris Picton, Minister for Health and Wellbeing at the awards ceremony.