Home  >  For residents  >  Health & wellbeing  >  Public health plan  >  ..ublic health plan action updates Logan Public Health Plan Action Updates Hot Topics Action - Water Fluoridation. - Sharps Management Plan. - Physical Activity. - Nutrition/Eat Well/in  Healthy-Schools. - Detox Centre. - Sun Safe. - Mental Health. - Chronic Disease Place  Based Initiative. - Capacity Building. - Emergency Housing. For more actions refer to 'Contents' below. 2.6.1 2.7.6 2.4.1-2.4.8 2.6.2 3.2.4 2.6.4 2.5.1-2.5.4 3.3.0 4.1.3 5.6.1-5.6.4 To view the progress of a Logan Public Health Plan Action, refer to the Contents of Actions section and select an Action Number (example Action 2.1.1) to access the relevant action. To update an action below refer to the Public Health Plan Action updates online form. If you have any queries please contact Council's Planning & Environment Policy Branch - Senior Environmental Health Officer, Malcolm Crabtree on (07) 3412 5317 or e-mail: council@logan.qld.gov.au The Advisory & Implementation Committee is chaired by Councillor Phil Pidgeon, supported by Council's Planning & Environment Policy Branch (PEP) and four (4) Sub-Committees which assist with the progress and implementation of actions. The four Sub-Committees are: Public Health & Lifestyle Sub-Committee Effective Health Service Delivery Sub-Committee Community Capacity Sub-Committee Affordable & Appropriate Housing Sub-Committee (Logan Interagency Housing Network) Contents of Actions: Public Health & Lifestyle Sub-Committee 2.1.1 Public Health Life Skills Programs - Schools and Child Care Centres. 2.2.1 Community Action Plans. 2.2.2 Public Health Life Skills Programs - Disseminate information. 2.2.3 Public Health Life Skills Programs - Advocacy. 2.3.1 Food Management. 2.3.2 Food Handler Training 2.3.3 Food Industry Information. 2.4.1 Logan Sport & Recreation Strategy. 2.4.2 Just Walk It program. 2.4.3 Physical Activity - Promotion. 2.4.4 Sport & Recreation - Multicultural awareness. 2.4.5 Physical Activity - Disadvantaged groups. 2.4.6 Physical Activity - Funding. 2.4.7 Physical Activity - Out of school hours programs. 2.4.8 Physical Activity - Community partnerships. 2.4.9 Animal Facilitated Therapy. 2.5.1 Mental Health - Awareness. 2.5.2 Mental Health - Early intervention for youth. 2.5.3 Mental Health - Health Promoting Schools. 2.5.4 Mental Health - Disadvantaged groups. 2.5.5 Support programs - Adverse life events. 2.6.1 Water Fluoridation. 2.6.2 Eat Well Qld Program. 2.6.3 Healthy Living Program/ Healthy Ticker. 2.6.4 Sun Protection. 2.6.5 Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs Action Plan. 2.6.6 Physical Activity - Indigenous. 2.6.7 Diabetes - Awareness. 2.7.1 Regulatory Compliance Support. 2.7.2 Animal Management. 2.7.3 Pest Management Plan. 2.7.4 Environmental Health Education & Promotion. 2.7.5 Public Amenities Program - Toilet blocks. 2.7.6 Community Sharps Management Plan. 2.7.7 Residential Incineration - Health impact. 2.7.8 Residential Incineration - Health impact. 2.7.9 Donation Clothing Bins. 2.8.1 Mosquito Management Plan. 2.8.2 Immunisation Services Review. 2.8.3 Immunisation - Flu and Pneumococcal Programs. 2.8.4 Public Health Disaster Management. Effective Health Service Delivery Sub-Committee 3.1.1 Logan Interagency. 3.1.2 Health Needs and Gaps. 3.1.3 Health Directory/ Community Portal. 3.1.4 Health Directory. 3.1.5 Social Issues/ Guardianship Protocol. 3.1.6 Home and Community Care (HACC) Program. 3.2.1 Logan Time Out Centre. 3.2.2 Palliative Care Hospice. 3.2.3 General Practitioners - Numbers. 3.2.4 Detox Centre. 3.2.5 Multicultural Health Needs. 3.3.0 Chronic Disease Place Based Initiative. 3.3.1 General Practitioners - Federal incentive programs. 3.3.2 Allied Health Professionals - Care plans. 3.3.3 Quality Use of Medicines. 3.3.4 Oral Health Programs - Schools. 3.3.5 Falls Prevention in Older People. 3.3.6 Poisonings/ Falls/ Burns/ Scalds/ Pool Drownings. 3.3.7 Asthma - Awareness. Community Capacity Sub-Committee 4.1.1 Political Support - Health & Social Issues. 4.1.2 Logan Public Health Plan - MOU Agreements. 4.1.3 Logan Interagency - Capacity building. 4.1.4 Funding Initiatives - Partnerships. 4.2.1 Local Event Planning. 4.2.2 Logan Employment Task Force. 4.3.1 Qld Police - Community Capacity Building. 4.3.2 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. 4.3.3 Crime Prevention - Community Capacity. 4.3.4 Local Success Stories, Role Models and Champions. 4.3.5 Disaster Management - Community Capacity. 4.3.6 Victims of Crime - Case Management. Affordable & Appropriate Housing Sub-Committee (Logan Interagency Housing Network) 5.1.1 Logan Interagency Housing Network. 5.2.1 Housing - Environmental Health Standards. 5.2.2 Public Housing - Health & Security. 5.2.3 Public Housing - Maintenance and Beautification Program. 5.2.4 Logan Garden Competition. 5.2.5 Parks and Road Landscape Programs. 5.3.1 TICA - Default Tenancy Control System. 5.3.2 Tenants Rights and Responsibility. 5.4.1 Housing - Health Social Planning. 5.5.1 Smart Housing. 5.5.2 Planning Scheme - Environmental Health Principals. 5.5.3 Affordable & Appropriate Housing - Advocacy. 5.5.4 Affordable & Appropriate Housing - Planning Scheme. 5.6.1 Emergency Housing Advocacy. 5.6.2 Emergency Housing - Initiatives. 5.6.3 Emergency Housing - Database. 5.6.4 Emergency Housing - Helpline. 5.6.5 Same House Different Landlord. 5.6.6 Logan Student Homelessness Project. Implementation, Monitoring & Review/ Logan Public Health Plan Advisory & Implementation Committee Update 6.1.1 Project management - LPHP Advisory & Implementation Committee.  6.1.2 LPHP Advisory & Implementation Committee - Progress of Sub-Committees and initiatives. Public Health & Lifestyle Sub-Committee         Action Ref. No: 2.1.1 Program/Project: To use the 'Health Promoting Schools' model to promote a range of public health life skill initiatives in schools and child care settings. Outcome/Aim/Objective: To implement public health life skill programs into schools and childcare centres. Lead Partner: Education Queensland (http://education.qld.gov.au) Partners: Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit - Public Health Nutrition/Health Promotion; and Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District; Dept of Communities; Logan City Council; Queensland Public Health Forum; Schools; Parents & Citizens Associations; Australian Caner Fund; Youth & Family Service (Logan City) Inc; Multilink; Murri & Torres Strait Islander Network Inc. Progress Update Status Healthy School Van Team (Education Qld) Provide advice, guidance, resources, newsletters, network opportunities, support and professional development, including: Logan Tuckshop Network - a program for tuckshop convenors  and P&C representatives that provides support & professional development, including smart choices Health & Physical Education Teachers Network (HPE) - a program for Primary & Secondary HPE teachers and primary classroom teachers to provide support and professional development.  School Health Network - a program for teachers, health professionals (such as school based nurses, oral health personnel, indigenous health workers), school administrators, P&C, to provide support and professional development relating to school health especially nutrition and physical activity. Workshops on developing school health and wellbeing policy and HPE curriculum. A pilot program  'Melting Pot' is being undertake in collaboration with Qld Education, Qld Health, Access Inc, Schools, and St Vincent de Paul on the issue of nutrition in school aged migrant children and their families. For more information about these programs please contact the Health School Van Team on Ph: 3386 5353 or http://education.qld.gov.au/schools/healthy/healthy-vans.html Logan-Beaudesert School Health Program (Qld Health) The Logan Beaudesert School Health Program is a Nursing Team that is based in all primary schools and State High schools in the Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District.  There are 74 Primary Schools and 15 High Schools that are involved in the Health Service District.  The nursing team support Schools to enhance the health promotion schools program by value adding to the school curriculum, ethos, philosophy and community links.  The Nursing team also acts as a health consultant and partner to assist in health education and health promotion activities and aids in the capacity of the school to interface with all health services such as Qld Health services and support healthy school van. Some of the School curriculum examples include: supporting health education in the curriculum, such as sexual health, alcohol, drug and tobacco education, nutrition and Physical activity programs. Hearing and vision screening for early school aged children. Referrals for health concerns for all year levels. Nurses undertake an assessment and referrals to appropriate services.  High School nurses conduct individual health consultations with students.  Friends Program - early intervention for anxiety and depression in Secondary schools.  Partnered with Child & Youth Mental Health. Healthy Tuckshops/ Smart choices - nutrition in school tuckshop.  Health food choices which links to curriculum.  Green, Amber and Red foods.  Main aim to promote green foods that have lower sugar and fat.  All schools in Queensland will have Healthy tuckshops by January 2007. Qld Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit (BSPHU) Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds Queensland Health BSPHU facilitates a HEALTH BODIES - HEALTHY MINDS program in schools and child care centres. The program has been operating for four years and will be continuing. A team of health professionals run teaching sessions in the schools and child care centres. The BSPHU also holds three networks meetings a year. All Childcare Centres are invited. These have been very successful and a large number of Logan childcare centres have participated. The network is used to discuss current health issues and guest speakers are arranged. Issues discussed include: nutrition and food safety, physical activity, self protection, germ busters and sun safety etc. Queensland Health also provides a wide variety of resources such as: healthy menus for tuck shops; head lice kits; the Healthy Body - Healthy Mind manual which covers all aspects of health care issues in child care centres. This year the focus will be on mental health, helping staff to identify early signs of mental illness in children and also helping children to develop awareness of the implications of mental health.   1. Anti-smoking. 2. Alcohol and Drug Use. 3. Oral Health. The Queensland Health, Logan-Beaudesert Oral Health Service childhood projects aim to increase awareness by child care providers, teachers, parents and children of issues relating to maintaining oral health, and to encouraged and support child care centres and schools to adopt a health-promoting framework, through centre policy and practices. The program includes: In-service training sessions for child care centre directors, Family Day-care directors and carers, school teachers & staff Guest speakers at training days for teachers, carers etc; 95 Day-Care centres participating in an oral health program (ie. Qld Health's Happy Teeth Oral Health Promotion Resource Kit) 65 Day-care Centres and 43 primary schools considered to be 'high risk' participating in a daily tooth brushing program; Family Day-care Scheme (Beenleigh, Daisy Hill, Beaudesert) to adopt oral health promotion policies and practices within their service by 60 carers; Oral Health Lending Library for school, child care & family day-care staff; Newsletters articles for schools, day-care & family day-care; and Nutrition &/or oral health lessons as requested for parents or children. For more information or enquiries please contact Queensland Health, Logan-Beaudesert Oral Health Service on Ph: (07) 3290 3902. Refer to 19. Health & Hygiene Needs Pack 4. Physical Activity. - Logan Active Schools Program Refer to Action 2.4.7 Physical Activity - Out of school hours programs. - Traditional Aboriginal Games ("TRAD") Qld Health is undertaking a mapping and consultation process to investigate the feasibility of implementing Traditional Indigenous Games ("TRAD") in primary schools in Logan. Seeking funding from Community Renewal and other agencies. - Physical Activity and Life Skills with School Based Health Nurses in Secondary Schools. Investigating opportunities to address identified priorities. Contact: Qld Health Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit on Ph: 3000 9110. - Logan Healthy Schools Project A senior project officer has been employed with funds from Community Renewal and a Community Partnerships Grant to establish and co-ordinate activities that promote physical activity and nutrition with five Logan high schools. Contact Loganlea Senior High School for further information. Project to be completed by June 2008. 5. Food & Nutrition. Refer to Healthy School Van Team (Education Qld) and Logan-Beaudesert School Health Program (Qld Health) headings above.  Additionally refer to Action '2.6.2 Eat Well Qld Program' that promotes and implements relevant actions within Eat Well Queensland 2002-2012. - Logan Healthy Schools Project  For more information refer to 4. Physical Activity (above) - Health & Hygiene Needs Pack Refer to 19. 6. Food Safety. Queensland Health - Southside Population Health Unit (Environmental Health) provide information on Food Safety Standards for School tuckshops.  For more information please contact the Southside Population Health Unit on Ph: 3000 9146. Council's Environmental Health Unit provide information to the community and audit commercial food businesses in accordance with the Food Act.  For information please contact Council's Environmental Health Unit on Ph: 3412 5318 or refer to Actions: 2.3.1 Food management. 2.3.2 Food handler training 2.3.3 Food industry information. 7. Healthy Relationships and Safe Sexual Practices. Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc (YFS): YFS acknowledges 'Pregnancy Prevention' as a key education requirement within the Logan Area. The purchase of a 'virtual baby' will assist in the education of young people within the Logan Community of the associated responsibilities of becoming a parent. This infant simulator will be used as part of education programs provided by Youth and Family Service. YFS acknowledges the support of Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit, in the purchase of these infant simulators. 8. Prevention of Accidents and Injuries. 9. Promoting Mental Health Well-being. 10. Parenting Skills and Improving Family Support. Refer to 19. Health & Hygiene Needs Pack 11. Budgeting Skills. Refer to 19. Health & Hygiene Needs Pack 12. Enhancing Youth Values. 13. Living Independently. 14. Cultural Diversity 15. Responsible Pet Ownership. Logan City Council Animal Management Services provide information and sessions at schools to promote Responsible Pet Ownership. For information please contact Council's Animal & Pest Services on Ph: 3412 5318 or visit Queens Road Animal Management Centre at 213 Queens Road Kingston or Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/residents/animals/petownership.htm or refer to Action 2.7.2 Animal Management. 16. Nuisance Management. 17. Coping Skills in Dealing with Inter-Generational Issues. 18. Emergency Preparedness. Refer to Action 4.3.5 Disaster Management - Community Capacity. 19. Health & Hygiene Packs In responding to the health and hygiene needs of families in the Logan area, Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc (YFS), supported by Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit and donations from local businesses, have been able to secure items to provide to individuals and families these health and hygiene packs. These packs include items such as: Toothbrushes & Toothpaste, Razors, Toilet paper, Head lice treatment, Feminine hygiene products, Condoms and Lubricant, Laundry powder, Soap and Deodorant; and Families will also be able to obtain a booklet regarding budgeting and nutrition and cheap and healthy recipes for families. For more informaton, please contact Youth and Family Service (Logan City) inc on 3826 1500 or website: www.yfs.org.au  In Progress 42%                           On-going Action Ref. No: 2.2.1 Program/Project: Develop and implement a range of public health life skill programs Outcome/Aim/Objective: Develop and implement a number of actions plans where successful funding is obtained. Lead Partner: Logan City Council Partners: Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit and Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District Progress Update Status Overall Summary of action   1. Anti-smoking 2. Alcohol and Drug Use 3. Oral Health 4. Physical Activity 15/02/06  Loganlea Physical Activity Plan Launched at Loganlea State High School on 1/11/05. This will be a template for other area physical activity plans.  Established the Active Living Loganlea Network.   Secured Qld Health funding for 3 pilot programs involving 8 week physical activity programs at Loganlea Community Centre.  For further information please contact: Logan City Council's Community Engagement Physical Activitiy Officer on Ph: 3412 5017. 5. Food & Nutrition Refer to Action 2.6.2 Eat Well Qld Program, Promote and implement relevant actions within Eat Well Queensland 2002-2012. 6. Food Safety Council's Environmental Health Unit provide information to the community and audit commercial food businesses in accordance with the Food Act.  For information please contact Council's Environmental Health Unit on Ph: 3412 5318 or refer to Actions: 2.3.1 Food management. 2.3.2 Food handler training 2.3.3 Food industry information.  For information relation to Food Poisoning matters please contact Qld Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit on 3000 9148. 7. Healthy Relationships and Safe Sexual Practice Youth & Family Service (Logan City) Inc. Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc acknowledges pregnancy prevention as a key educational requirement within the Logan area.  The purchase of a "Virtual Baby" will assist in the education of young people within the Logan community of the associated responsibilities of becoming a parent. This infant stimulator will be used as part of education programs provided by YFS.  YFS acknowledges the support of Queensland Health's Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit (BSPHU) in the purchase of these simulators.  Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc have responded to meeting some of the basic health and hygiene needs of families in the Logan area, by providing family hygiene packs. These packs include items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, toilet paper, head lice treatment, feminine hygiene products, condoms and lubricant, laundry powder, soap and deodorant.  Families will also be able to obtain a booklet regarding budgeting, healthy nutrition with affordable and healthy recipes for families. For more information contact Youth & Family Services on Ph: 3208 8199 website: www.yfs.org.au or drop in at YFS at 376 Kingston Road, Woodridge or 2-4 Rowan Street, Slacks Creek. Youth At Risk Outreach Service (YAROS) operated by Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc (YFS). 'YAROS' assists young people who are experiencing "at risk" circumstances. This assistance includes sexual health education (including safe sex practices). The support is provided in assessment, counselling, and referral. It is delivered through group work, outreach in local skate parks, and community education at several local high schools (with a focus on responsible decision making, personal values, and sexual health). Youth Support Coordinators are also alert to the need for guidance in this area and refer high school students to the appropriate counselling services as required. For more information contact YAROS operated by Youth & Family Services on Ph: 3208 8199 website: www.yfs.org.au or drop in at YFS at 376 Kingston Road, Woodridge or 2-4 Rowan Street, Slacks Creek. Deptartment of Communities Website: http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/youth/support-services/youth-outreach-services.html Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities Ethnic Community Council of Queensland's (ECCQ) HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and Sexual Health Program is funded by Qld Health to deliver a statewide health education program to people from  CALD communities in Queensland.  The program provides translated information material in numerous languages, educational seminars and workshops for the community, bilingual community health workers, health workers and other service providers. ECCQ is working closely with other multicultural and health stakeholders in Logan. To view the information material and services, refer to Ethnic Community Council of Queensland's website at: www.eccq.com.au or Ph: 3844 9166. 8. Prevention of Accidents, Injuries and Poisonings Refer to Action 3.3.6 Poisonings/ Falls/ Burns/ Scalds/ Pool Drownings. 9. Promoting Mental Health Well-being Refer to Actions: 2.5.1 Mental Health - Awareness. 2.5.2 Mental Health - Early intervention for youth. 2.5.3 Mental Health - Health Promoting Schools. 2.5.4 Mental Health - Disadvantaged groups. 2.5.5 Support programs - Adverse life events. 10. Parenting Skills and improving Family Support Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc have responded to meeting some of the basic health and hygiene needs of families in the Logan area, by providing family hygiene packs. These packs include items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, toilet paper, head lice treatment, feminine hygiene products, condoms and lubricant, laundry powder, soap and deodorant.  Families will also be able to obtain a booklet regarding budgeting, healthy nutrition with affordable and healthy recipes for families. For more information contact Youth & Family Services on Ph: 3208 8199 website: www.yfs.org.au or drop in at YFS at 376 Kingston Road, Woodridge or 2-4 Rowan Street, Slacks Creek. 11. Budgeting Skills 12. Enhancing Youth Values 13. Responsible Pet Ownership Logan City Council Animal Management Services provide information and sessions at schools to promote Responsible Pet Ownership. For information please contact Council's Animal & Pest Services on Ph: 3412 5318 or visit Queens Road Animal Management Centre at 213 Queens Road Kingston or Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/residents/animals/petownership.htm 14. Nuisance Management 15. Coping Skills in dealing with inter-generational and diverse Cultural Issues 16. Domestic Violence 'Domestic and Family Violence Prevention' operated by Youth and Family Service (Logan City) Inc (YFS) provides three DFVP services: Counselling for victims and perpetrators; Fax-back - a follow up support service to victims and perpetrators following police call-outs to DV situations; and Group counselling to male perpetrators aimed at creating positive family and social relationships. For more information contact Youth & Family Services on Ph: 3208 8199 or website: www.yfs.org.au  Working Against Violence Support Services (WAVSS) provides four services: Court support - face to face court support to women victims of violence; Regional Domestic Violence Support; Child Witness Counselling; and  Fax-back. For more informaton please contact Working Against Violence Support Service on Ph: (07) 3808 5566 There is also a network of all stakeholders in DFVP in Logan and Beaudesert (including family support services, police etc) called the 'Logan River Valley Integrated Community Response' (ICR) to Domestic Violence. An example of the work of the network is the activities of the annual DV awareness month. 17. Emergency Preparedness 07/02/06 The current 'Emergency Preparedness for Logan' Information Brochures are being updated and will be printed and distributed by May 2006.  Various language translations will also be available.  For further information please contact: Mr Steve Keks Ph: 3412 5318. 18. Immunisation Immunisation information can be provided by contacting the following immunisation service providers or immunisation agencies: Logan City Council Immunisation Services Unit on 3412 5318 or website at: www.logan.qld.gov.au; Your family Doctor (refer to the yellow pages); Queensland Health - Child Health Centres at: - Springwood (Ph: 3208 9330), - Logan Central (Ph: 3290 3411) - Browns Plains (Ph: 3800 4222), - Beenleigh (Ph: 3290 9833); Australian Childhood Immunisation Register Ph: 1800 653 809; or  Travellers Medical Centre Ph: 3211 3611 In Progress 55%   Action Ref. No: 2.2.2 Program/Project: Disseminate information on public health and life skill programs to the community through a variety of communication channels, including Logan City Council website, community newsletters, and other media. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Information disseminated to the community on public health life skills programs. Lead Partner: Department of Communities (http://www.communities.qld.gov.au) Partners: Education Queensland, Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Public Health Unit, Queensland Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District - School Based Youth Health Nursing Team, Logan City Council - Development Health and Environment and Social Coordination Branch, Neighbourhood and Community Centres, Youth and Family Services (YFS), Multilink, Access Inc, PCYCs, Logan and Neighbouring Areas Regional Tennant Association (LANARTA) Progress Update Status July 2007 A Logan community portal has recently been developed by the Logan City Council, called www.linkinglogan.com.au. This will enable community agencies and individuals to access information about every organisation delivering all forms of human support services in Logan. For more information about the community portal refer to: Action 3.1.3 Health Directory/ Community Portal. Date: 2006 Feedback from Kingston East and Loganlea Community Centres, Queensland Health, Youth and Family Service, Education Queensland, and Logan City Council, indicates that effective dissemination of this information is being achieved through a variety of channels to the identified target groups. Examples of these channels include: Logan City Council - Website, Regional and Local newspapers, E-energise electronic newsletter to sporting clubs and community organisations, Logan Employment Task Force; Qld Education website, cultural liaison officers, and P&C groups; Community Centres and Neighbourhood groups - programs, advertising and display stands; Logan Interagency networks (eg family support services); Qld Health - websites, Child Health Centres, Community Centres and miscellaneous newspaper ads, letter box drops, mail outs, word of mouth, school magazines, Logan Community Billboard website: www.nup.info/logan/billboard.htmlsetc, as well as many others. In Progress 80% Action Ref. No: 2.2.3 Program/Project: Advocate for the development and implementation of public health life skills programs where requirements or gaps are identified. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Completion of a needs analysis of public health life skills programs. Development and implementation of public health life skill programs where needs or gaps are identified. Lead Partner: Department of Communities (http://www.communities.qld.gov.au) Partners:  Education Queensland; Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit; Queensland Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District, School Based Youth Health Nursing Team; Logan City Council - Department Health and Environment and Social Engagement Branch; Multicultural, Neighbourhood and Community Centres Progress Update Status 2007 Health Promotion is one of the initiatives of the Logan Chronic Diseases Place Based Initiative (PBI). The Risk Factors being addressed are Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, Physical Activity, and Mental Health (SNAPM). The target groups are: 0-8 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and multicultural groups. Queensland Health funding has been allocated for various Health Promotion projects. One of these projects will be a Social Marketing program. It will be a local response of the statewide campaign 'Eat Well Be Active - Healthy Kids for Life'. The health promotion package 'Make The Most Of It - Your Life' is currently being distributed to Queensland households as an initiative of this campaign. Plans are underway to invite organisations to apply to deliver the social marketing project. Funding is planned for release by 30 June 2007. For more information refer to Action 3.3.0 Chronic Disease Place Based Inititive. Date: 20/10/05 There are a large number of networks, interagency, and groups of concerned citizens making use of any available opportunities to communicate identified gaps on an on-going basis. Therefore a formal needs analysis would not be necessary. The increased processes of collaboration being developed through the SNGOs project will improve existing processes of needs analysis and gap identification. The service assessments and performance reports conducted by the Department of Communities, and similar reporting mechanisms of other funding bodies are also used to identify gaps and required needs which are then communicated upwards as appropriate. In Progress 30%   Action Ref. No: 2.3.1 Program/Project: Finalise the development of, and implement the Logan City Council's Food Management Strategy. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Endorsement of the strategy by Logan City Council; and Implementation of actions identified in the strategy. Lead Partner: Logan City Council's Planning & Environment Policy, and Environmental Health Unit (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Qld Health, food businesses, Australian Government, RRIF Project Team, & SEQ Local Government. Progress Update Status 2007 RRIF Toolbox For information about the RRIF Toolbox refer to Action 2.3.3 or access the Toolbox on Logan City Council's web site: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/business/startingabusiness/ 2006 Implementation of actions include: A guide to the design and fit out of food premises; Logan City Council roll out of the new Food Act 2006; Participation in Qld Health Food Safety Program Trial; and Logan Government partnership in developing a Food Handler Trainer package. For more information about food premises please contact Council's Customer Service Unit on Ph: 3412 5318 or refer to Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/business/food/default.htm On- going 60% Action Ref. No: 2.3.2 Program/Project: Provide food handler training programs for the food industry sectors,which includes: charitable organisations, child care centres, school tuck shops/canteens, aged care facilities, and temporary food events. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Development and dissemination of a range of information kits and guidelines to assist the food industry, including food industry, with complying with food safety legislation requirements. Lead Partner: Logan City Council - Strategy & Development stream.(www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Qld Health - Food Reform Implementation Team (FRIT) & Southside Population Health Unit, South-East Qld Regional Organisation of Councils (SEQROC), food industry, and charitable organisations. Progress Update Status 2007 Research is currently being undertaken to evaluate various methods of food hygiene education, since the introduction of the new Food Act 'skills and knowledge' requirements of all food handlers and advanced knowledged required by food businesses 'Food Safety Supervisor. Logan City Council currently endorses the FoodSafe food handler training package which is a self paced learning package including video on safe food handling practices. For more information about food premises please contact Council's Customer Service Unit on Ph: 3412 5318 or refer to Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/business/food/default.htm In progress. 20%   Action Ref. No: 2.3.3 Program/Project: Develop and disseminate a range of information kits and guidelines to assist the food industry, including charitable organisations, with complying with food safety legislative requirements. Outcome/Aim/Objective: To provide the food industry with up to date information on food safety and legislative reforms. Lead Partner: Logan City Council (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Queensland Health, Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit, South East Queensland Food Safety Group. Progress Update Status 2007 RRIF Toolbox  Logan City Council is among 21 regional Councils participating in the Regulation Reduction Incentive Fund (RRIF) program, part of an Australian Government initiative to provide councils with incentives to reduce local government red tape for small and home-based businesses. One of the initiatives is 'Toolbox'. Toolbox is a knowledge management system that provides Council Officers, food business owners, non-profit organisations and the general public, access to consistent environmental health information. Apart from providing information on how to apply for a licence, tools and resources have also been added. Some examples are cleaning and pest control fact sheets, operator self assessment checklists, image gallery and artists impressions, food safety training presentation with participant's booklet and quizzes, Temporary Food Stalls Licensing and Operation Guideline. Toolbox is accessible on Logan City Council's web site: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/business/startingabusiness/ 2006 Food information kits and guidelines have been developed including: (NEW) 'A guide to the design and fit out of food premises' that will assist people to design and fit-out a registered commercial food premises and obtain registration from Council. 'Application for Non-Residential Property Information'.  Food Business inspection reports can be requested by person(s) wanting to purchase an existing Food Business. The new Food Act 2006 commenced on 1 July 2006. For more information please contact Council's Customer Service Unit on Ph: 3412 5318 or Council's Website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/business/food/default.htm Further information can also be sourced from Qld Health - Environmental Health Units website at:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/phs/ehu/food.asp Date: 30/06/04 A range of information packages have been forwarded to all food businesses in the city.  Additionally, food industry seminars have been provided to businesses concerning the food safety legislative reforms. In Progress 50%   Action Ref. No: 2.4.1 Program/Project: Develop an implementation plan for the Logan Sport and Recreation Strategy and Facilities Plan that will guide the provision of a range of physical activity opportunities. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Development of implementation plan. Lead Partner: Logan City Council - Community Engagement Branch (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Sport and Recreation Queensland Progress Update Status Date: 2004/2005 Council's Sport and Recreation Strategy and Facilities Plan continues to be implemented. 'Active Logan' provides an overview of progress to date, in addition to strengthening Council's commitment to physical activity and providing further strategies into 2008.  'Active Logan': Energising Logan into 2008 discusses the importance of physical activity, provides strategic direction for Logan City Council regarding local sport and recreation opportunities, and offers a snapshot of Council's priorities and current resources. In particular, it focuses on the Logan community and what is needed to close the gap between existing and target physical activity levels over the next five years. Finally, and most importantly, the document offers an action plan to make that happen. For further information refer to: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/logan/sportrec/Active+Logan.htm or contact Logan City Council's Principal Sport & Recreation Planner on 3412 5669. On-going 80%   Action Ref. No: 2.4.2 Program/Project: Include the Logan ‘Just Walk It’ program into Queensland Health's events calendar and enhance the program to increase community involvement, with consideration given to the community’s cultural diversity. Outcome/Aim/Objective: To include the Logan ‘Just Walk It’ program in the Queensland Health's events calendar and to enhance the program's profile. Lead Partner: Heart Foundation Queensland (www.heartfoundation.com.au) Partners: Logan City Council - Community Engagement Branch, Qld Health Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit Progress Update Status Date: 01/07/04 The Logan ‘Just Walk It’ program has been included in the Queensland Health events calendar.  Logan City Council, in partnership with the Heart Foundation, coordinates the ‘Just Walk It’ program in Logan City.  This provides a great opportunity to be regularly active, in a social, fun and supportive way.  Joining a ‘Just Walk It’ group gives you the chance to get some healthy, regular physical activity, in a fun, social environment.  It's a great way to get to know your neighbours and your neighbourhood. ‘Just Walk It’ groups are led by ‘walk organisers’, who set the route, days and times of the walks, and keep a record of who attends.  The National Heart Foundation provides these walk organisers with free training and merchandise as a ‘thank-you’ for playing this role.  Walkers and walk organisers receive information about physical activity, a regular newsletter, and incentives (certificates and merchandise) to encourage them to "stick with it". Contact can be made to the 'Just Walk It' Coordinator at Logan City Council on Ph: 3412 5693. Ongoing/ Complete 70%   Action Ref. No: 2.4.3 Program/Project: Promote the diverse range of physical activities available to the community. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Information collated and disseminated on the range of physical activities available and how they can be accessed. Implementation of a promotional campaign to raise awareness of the importance of physical activities.  Lead Partner: Logan City Council, Community Engagement Branch (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Department of Housing - Community Renewal Program, Loganlea Community Association Inc, Loganlea High School staff and students, Queensland Health, Queensland Police Service, Sport and Recreation Queensland, Disability Services Queensland, people representing Indigenous, and CALD communities and Griffith University (Logan campus). Progress Update Status Projects: E-Energise An electronic newsletter to promote community engagement, funding grants, and the diverse physical activities and programs in Logan.  For more information please contact Community Engagement Branch on Ph: 3412 3412. Loganlea Physical Activity Plan The purpose is to develop and implement a Physical Activity Plan for Loganlea that will address the lack of opportunities for residents to participate in a range of physical activities in their local community. The Plan will provide a prioritised list of recommendations to attract, deliver and support a range of physical activity opportunities for the community and its residents. For more information about 'Active Logan' refer to Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/logan/sportrec/default.htm Date: 15/02/06   Loganlea Physical Activity Plan was launched at Loganlea State High School on 1/11/05. This will be a template for other area physical activity plans.  Established the Active Living Loganlea Network.   Secured Qld Health funding for 3 pilot programs involving 8 week physical activity programs at Loganlea Community Centre.  For further information please contact: Logan City Council's Community Engagement Principal Sport & Recreational Planner on Ph: 3412 5669. Date: 09/09/04 The Steering Committee has been established and has appointed a Project Officer to develop the Plan. The Steering Committee will provide advice and guidance to the Project Officer in the development of the Plan.  The Steering Committee is representative of key stakeholders in the community including Loganlea Community Association Inc, Loganlea High School staff and students, Community Renewal, Queensland Health, Queensland Police Service, Sport and Recreation Queensland, Disability Services Queensland, people representing Indigenous, and CALD communities and Griffith University (Logan campus).   On-going 70%     In Progress Action Ref. No: 2.4.4 Program/Project: Encourage sport and recreation clubs to be more inclusive of 'Culturally and Linguistically Diverse' people (CALD). Outcome/Aim/Objective: Information provided to sport and recreation clubs on the importance of inclusiveness of cultural groups and mechanisms for achieving it. Lead Partner: Logan City Council (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Logan City Council - Community Engagement Branch; Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit - Health Promotion and Logan-Beaudesert Health Services District - Mulicultural Officer and Community Nutritionist; Education Queensland. Progress Update Status Date: 2004/2005 Delivery of Energise Forum - Making Diversity Work for You. The Energise Forum - Making Diversity Work for You was conducted in January 2005. Guest speakers included Council's Community Relations Planner and Guides Queensland's Multicultural Liaison Officer. The Forum espoused the benefits of embracing diversity for community sport and recreation organisations and ongoing advocacy through Council's Energise Program. On-going 60% Action Ref. No: 2.4.5 Program/Project: Investigate the provision of physical activity opportunities for disadvantaged groups, including possible subsidies. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Investigation carried out and information disseminated. Lead Partner: Logan City Council, Community Engagement Branch (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Sport and Recreation Queensland, Disability Services Qld, Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit - Health Promotion and Logan Beaudesert Health Services District - Community Nutritionist Education Queensland, and Heart Foundation. Progress Update Status Aquatic Centres Gould Adams Park Aquatic Centre (GAPAC), Springwood Aquatic Centre and Logan Hero's Fitness & Aquatic Centre all provide access and facilities for people with a disability.  GAPAC also has a hydrotherapy pool. Gould Adams Park Aquatic Centre (GAPAC) Ph: 3290 2725 or refer to website:http://www.gouldadamspark.com.au/ Springwood Aquatic Centre (07) 3290 2725 Logan Hero's Fitness & Aquatic Centre (07) 3800 7933 For further information refer to Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/Templates/generic_new.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fLCC%2flogan%2fsportrec%2fswimcentres%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7b76846AA1-BF1F-4767-B86F-0D3C5B6299BC%7d&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#gould In Progress 10%   Action Ref. No: 2.4.6 Program/Project: Provision of advice on sustainable funding opportunities to promote engagement in physical activity. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Provision of quality advice to ensure that physical activity funding opportunities are made available and accessed to enable the provision of sport and recreation sustainable programs. Lead Partner: Department of Sport, Recreation & Racing - South East Region Service Delivery (www.srq.qld.gov.au) Partners: Logan City Council, Education Queensland, Queensland Health - State Wide Health Promotion Unit,  Department of Local Government and Planning, Education Queensland, and Non-profit organisations. Progress Update Status 2007 The Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation have released their Minor Facilities Program (Minors) 2007 and Club Development Program (CDP) 2007. Minors provides funding to undertake minor construction, extension or upgrade works to sport and recreation facilities for local sporting competitions and for community participation in active recreation. CDP provides funding to undertake education and training initiatives, participation initiatives, organisational planning and to recognise volunteer support. Some key changes are: Total funding available has increased to $134,000 (from $100,000) under Minors; Incorporated university clubs are now eligible to apply under both Minors and CDP . Approved unincorporated organisations can apply using a sponsor under both Minors and CDP; Volunteer Recognition - applicants can apply for up to $500 inclusive of the $4,000 maximum eligible funding under CDP. Applicants can apply under one specific category or across multiple categories under CDP. Applications close on 05 April 2007. For further information please visit the Department's website www.sportrec.qld.gov.au November 2006 The Department of Sport, Recreation and Racing has now released the 'Queensland Community Partnerships Grants Program - Eat Well Be Active'. The Program supports innovative and sustainable projects aimed at increasing participation in physical activity and improving eating patterns. Eligible organisations are able to apply for up $50,000 in funding on a matching contribution basis with schools and indigenous organisations able to receive 75% of the total eligible project costs. Applications close 15 December 2006. For more information visit the Department's website on www.sportrec.qld.gov.au Logan City Council has applied for this funding grant with a program called 'Eat, Play, Live Well Logan' to promote physical activities in parks and nutrition activities in Community Centres with Loganlea, Crestmead/Marsden, Kingston, and Logan Central/Woodridge.  2007/2008 SRQ has encouraged Local Governments to submit joint applications with the Regional Centres Program to ensure Local Governments can fund the entire scope of the project.  SRQ is also reviewing its Indigenous Funding Program to look at a more flexible approach to funding indigenous communities in urban areas.   SRQ has now allowed Public Schools to apply for funding under its Major Facility Program 2008.  2005 Sport and Recreation Queensland funding is currently providing funding on an annual basis within a calendar year. Regular presentations are provided to relevant stakeholders and key partners to provide information on available funding and encourage the submission of funding bids. Please see Sport and Recreation Queensland website for funding opening and closing dates for 05/06. On-going 100%   Action Ref. No: 2.4.7 Program/Project: Investigate and promote the sustainability of out-of-school hours physical activity programs Outcome/Aim/Objective: Investigate and promote sustainable out-of-school hours physical activity programs. Lead Partner: Logan City Council (www.logan.qld.gov.au) Partners: Logan City Council, Sport and Recreation Queensland, Education Queensland, Insports Cornubia Park Sports Centre, the Spot, Queensland Police - Parents and Citizens Youth Centres, Queensland Health, AFL Queensland, QUT and Griffith Universities. Progress Update Status 1. School holiday sport program for children aged 6 - 12 years old. To address the increasing incidence of child obesity and the increasing level of inactivity of children in this age group. Provides an opportunity for children to have fun through sport and recreation. To encourage children that sport is a life time skill. This is an ongoing program first introduced in September 2001. Four programs are delivered annually (June, September, December and January school holiday periods).  A total of 1200 children attend annually. The main program has been delivered at Insports Cornubia Park Sports Centre since 2001.  The program was the winner of 2004 QLD Heart Foundation Kellogg's Local Government Award and a Highly Commended Program is being expanded to be delivered in Logan City High Schools in June and September holidays for 2005.  A new expanded program will offer up to 2200 placements per annum. The registration fee is set at a low $65 per week i.e. 30 hour program with lunch provided, to ensure equitable access for all Logan residents. 2. School holiday program for children aged 13 - 17 years old. To provide an affordable city wide school holiday program for 13 - 17 year olds, catering for the diverse needs and interests of young people.  A wide range of activities, sports and interests are provided free or low cost to participants promoting healthy and positive lifestyle engaging other Government agencies and private sector. The Christmas 2004 pilot program was successful.  Further funding was secured.  The June July 2005 holiday program has already been promoted at schools/shopping centres/Council website. A central booking number has been established and is operational.  A wide range of community and youth organisations are participating.  It is intended to be city wide in the future, with a number of other different locations being investigated, a wider range of businesses being involved, and a wider range of activities being available.  Partnerships and future opportunities are being developed for the September 05 program. Current partners include: Logan City Council - Community Planning Team, Community Renewal, In Sports, the Spot, Queensland Police. 3. Logan Active Schools Program (LASP) The program provides primary age school children with the opportunity to participate in school based physical activity at no cost in a non-threatening environment. The program promotes increased participation in physical activity and provides pathways to local community sport clubs. LASP aims to: provide an opportunity for children across all primary school age groups to participate in regular physical activity; increase opportunities for clubs to develop links with the community through schools; develop partnerships between the community and sporting clubs through linking with schools; and increase skills of local volunteers to deliver school based physical activity programs.  LASP is also supported by an Evaluation Advisory Group.  The role of the group is to assist Council to develop a comprehensive and meaningful evaluation tool for LASP and to provide guidance and advice on the final evaluation report. The members include representatives from Education Queensland, AFL Queensland, Sport and Recreation Queensland, Queensland Health, Griffith University and Logan City Council. LASP commenced in 2005 and is anticipated to run for a period of four years in eight primary schools in Logan.  For further information please contact Logan City Council's Physical Activity Officer Ms Katie Mackay at on Ph: 3412 5017. On- going 80% Action Ref. No: 2.4.8 Program/Project: Identify and enhance social support initiatives and infrastructure to enhance community partnerships in physical activity and develop the Logan Sport and Recreation Forum. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Identification and enhancement of community partnerships in physical activity; and Development of the Logan Sport Recreation Forum. Lead Partner: Logan City Council - Community Engagement. Partners: Sport & Recreation Qld, Qld Health Statewide Health Promotion Unit. Progress Update Status Loganlea Physical Activity Plan The Active Living Loganlea Network (ALLN) has been established to drive the implementation of the Loganlea Physical Activity Plan, while the development of a Loganlea Physical Activity Provider Network is currently being initiated by the ALLN. The development of a city wide sport and recreation forum is not supported at this time. A Physical Activity Officer is now funded to implement the Loganlea Physical Activity Plan.  For further information please contact Logan City Council's Physical Activity Officer on 3412 5017. In Progress 40% Action Ref. No: 2.4.9 Program/Project: Enhance the scope of the volunteer-based friends of the Pound Program by incorporating animal facilated therapy. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Number of hospitals, retirement/nursing homes anbd oither community support services participating in the therapeutic program. Lead Partner: Logan City Council Progress Update Status Logan City Council's Animal & Pest Services are located at the Animal Management Centre at 213 Queens Road, Kingston.   The aims of Animal Management Services are: Minimise impact on our community from aggressive, nuisance or pest animals; Reunite straying animals with their owners; Re-home suitable unclaimed animals; and Promote Responsible Pet Ownership. Occassionally, dogs are provided to an accredited company (under strict regulation) that provide animal therapy to people in such places as nursing homes.  Animals are fantastic company to people especially to those people that are not able to keep animals at the place that they live.  These community programs are of great benefit to improve peoples health and wellbeing. For more information please contact Council's Animal & Pest Services on Ph: 3412 5318 or visit Queens Road Animal Management Centre at 213 Queens Road Kingston or Council's website: http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/residents/animals/default.htm Animals impounded or for sale by Logan City Council, and as a community service, animals reported by the public as Lost or Found refer to Council's 'Animal Net': http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/residents/animals/animal+net/ For more information about Animal management refer to Action 2.7.2 Animal Management. In progress 80% Action Ref. No: 2.5.1 Program/Project: Develop an education and awareness program to raise community understanding and awareness of mental health issues with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Develop education and promotional awareness program.  Provide a mental health issues in the 'Talking Health' column of the Logan and Albert News. Lead Partner: Qld Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District - Division of Mental Health Partners: Logan Area Division of General Practice, Consumers and Carers Action Group, Association of Relatives and Friends of Mental Illness, Qld Health - Southside Population Health Unit, Department of Communities. Progress Update Status Refer to Action 2.5.4 N/A Action Ref. No: 2.5.2 Program/Project: Develop and promote existing early intervention strategies for the diagnosis and detection of mental health issues for young people. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Development and promote early intervention strategies which can build community capacity. Lead Partner: Queensland Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District, Division of Mental Health Services, Child Youth Metal Health (www.health.qld.gov.au) Partners: Youth and Family Services Logan - Inc, Queensland Police, Logan Area Division of General Practice, Consumers and Carers Action Group Association of Relatives and Friends of Mental Illness Progress Update Status Young People's Early Intervention Program (YPEIP), and the Suicide Prevention Program include: 1. More Than Blues Group - Dated: December 2006 The 'More than the Blue' program has been successfully completed and an evaluation has been completed. The "More Than Blues Group" targeted young and unemployed people (with referrals being accepted from employment agencies).  Due to some staff changes and the restructuring of the (Youth & Family Services (Logan City) YFS, it is unclear at this stage whether the 'More Than The Blue' program will continue to implement at YFS. The Early Intervention Unit at Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District will continue to support YFS if they would like to implement this group program again. For further information about this program please contact Qld Health - Logan-Beaudesert Child & Youth Mental Health Service on Ph: 3290 0500. Date: 01/07/04 The "More Than Blues Group" targets young and unemployed people (referrals are accepted from employment agencies). Another group is planned for late 2004. YPEIP runs an open coping skills group each Wednesday for suicidal people who are not in contact with the Mental Health Service, and delivers programs to schools. The Suicide Prevention program was a major activity of the Mental Health Service in 2004. At present the program (which is the only one of its type in Australia) is being trialled with solid outcomes for good follow-up with suicidal people. The program collaborates with all government and non-government services. 2. Facilitating Effective Therapy Though Canine Help (FETTCH). 3. PACE ACE A 10 week course with Qld Police Service.  The PACE ACE program has been completed. For further information please contact Qld Health, Logan-Beaudesert Child & Youth Mental Health Service on Ph: 3290 0500. 4. The Outlook 5. 'Friends' of the Marsden High School Also refer to action 2.5.3 In Progress 50% Completed                                  Completed    Action Ref. No: 2.5.3 Program/Project: Promote mental health education programs, based on health promoting schools principals, to schools utilising the Qld Destination 2010 Action Plan. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Improve resilience in Young People in the Logan District.  Enhance community capacity in early intervention in young peoples mental health. Formal partnerships with Key Partners. Lead Partner(s): Queensland Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District - Child and Youth Team - Mental Health Service. Partners: Qld Education; Schools; and Qld Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District - School Based Youth Health Nurses. Progress Update Status Dated: March 2007 The 'Friends' program in schools has been established and also the 'school consultation service' from the early intervention unit has established, as on-going business. For more information please contact Qld Health Logan-Beaudesert Child & Youth Mental Health Service on Ph: 07 32900500. Friends Progam. Dated: December 2006 Logan-Beaudesert Child & Youth Mental Health Service has replaced the 'Aussie Optimism program' (due to funding difficulties) with the expansion of the implementation of the 'FRIENDS program' in the local schools. So far there has been 9 schools involved in implementing the programs in the last financial years. In the meantime, the team is negotiating with the schools to roll out an consultation services to the school guidance officers aiming at building the school's capacity in supporting children and youth who might experiencing early signs of psychological difficulties. For more information please contact Qld Health Logan-Beaudesert Child & Youth Mental Health Service on Ph: 07 32900500. 08/02/06 Project - Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention in Children and Young People. This project will have a range of activities including implementation of the 'Aussie Optimism Program' in the school environment and provision of brief consultation services to school personnel regarding mental health concerns and support for young people. An action plan has been developed and liaison with Senior Guidance Officer has commenced. Two Early Intervention Officers will undertake train-the-trainer courses.  For more information please contact Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District Mental Health Service on Ph: 3299 8552. On- going/ Complete 100% Action Ref. No: 2.5.4 Program/Project: Develop and Implement multi-strategy Mental Health promotion projects to improve the mental health and well-being of a range of disadvantaged groups. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Develop and implement multi-strategy mental health promotion projects.  Lead Partner: Department of Communities. Partners: Qld Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District Mental Health Service and Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit; Office for Women; and Women's Infolink, Disability Services. Progress Update Status Projects: Suicide Early Intervention Project - Follow Up Care Program. The follow up care program is established and on-going.   Projects: Suicide Early Intervention Project - 'What Now Coping Skills' Group Program The 'What Now Coping Skills' Group Program terminated as a result of inadequate referrals. For more information about these program please contact Qld Health Logan-Beaudesert Mental Health Service on Ph:32900500 Dates: 8/11/2005 Information gathered so far suggests that there is a high need for the development of more mental health promotion projects which are aimed at educating people about: how mental illness can develop; measures they can take to minimise the risk of personally experiencing mental illness; how to identify mental illness in the early stages; appropriate sources of assistance which are available; the variety of consequences of not obtaining assistance/treatment.  Implementation is targeted at 2007/2008. On-going/ Complete 100%   Action Ref. No: 2.5.5 Program/Project: Develop, implement and promote support programs and activities for individuals and families who are at high risk following adverse life events. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Development, implement and promote support programs and activities.  Lead Partner: Department of Communities Partners: Qld Health - Logan Beaudesert Health Service District, Division of Community Health, Child Health Team, Paediatric Allied Health Team, and Division of Mental health; Lifeline; Kids Helpline; Parents Helpline, Relationships Australia. Progress Update Status Date: 8/11/05 There is a need for increased counselling services to provide ongoing support for people who are high risk of mental illness resulting from adverse life events.  Available services are mainly focused on supporting those with acute mental illness but there is insufficient support for clients in the early stages of illness. Projects: Date: 16/04/04 Suicide Early Intervention Project - Follow Up Care Program Lead Partner: Queensland Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District, Division of Mental Health Services, Child Youth Metal Health (www.health.qld.gov.au) Aim - To minimise gaps in the continuity of care for consumers with low to moderate risk of suicide or living with acute stressors.  The initiative focuses on prevention, early intervention, treatment & support, continuing care and education to improve help seeking behaviour and connectivity to community resources matched to the persons individual need. The Mental Health Service (MHS) provides assessment and referral of at risk clients to external agencies eg. Youth and Family Services, Boystown Landmark, Relationships Australia.  The MHS contacts the client within 72 hours to ascertain progress toward making that contact for the appropriate service.  The data from the project is being collected and further analysed.  Initial evaluations identify high consumer satisfaction. Date: 2004/2005 Suicide Early Intervention Project - What Now Coping Skills Group. Aims - To minimise gaps in the continuity of care for consumers with low to moderate risk of suicide or living with acute stressors. The initiative focuses on prevention, early intervention, treatment and support, continuing care and education to improve help seeking behaviour and connectivity to community resources matched to the persons individual need. The group intervention program consists of 4 modules, providing education and practice on distress management skills, help seeking behaviours and interpersonal skills with a primary focus on capacity building. In progress 20%     In progress         In progress   Action Ref. No: 2.6.1 Program/Project: Establish an inter-agency group to investigate water fluoridation options in consultation with the community. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Establishment of a water fluoridation interagency group and investigation into water fluoridation options initiated. To reduce the high rate of tooth decay in the community. Lead Partner: Queensland Health - Southern Population Health Unit Network (www.health.qld.gov.au) Partners: Queensland Health - Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District - Oral Health Program, Logan City Council, South-East Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils, Community representatives, Local Government Association of Qld (LGAQ). Progress Update Status 2008 On 5 December 2007, the Queensland Premier and Health Minister announced that the Government would tackle the poor condition of Queensland's oral health by introducing fluoride into the State's water supplies. "Together with oral hygiene and good nutrition, fluoridation has been proven to reduce tooth decay by up to 40 percent, and a Smart State cannot ignore the extensive scientific evidence that shows fluoridation is the missing link in Queensland's oral health system." "Queenslanders have the worst teeth in the country - for example, our 5-12 year olds have twice the tooth decay compared to kids living in the ACT, which has had 100% fluoridation for more than 40 years." "In a move that will bring Queensland into line with all other States and Territories, the Premier said 80 percent of Queenslanders would be drinking fluoridated water within two years, growing to more than 90 percent by 2012." At the time of writing, it is estimated that Logan's water will be fluoridated by December 2008. For more information, please refer to Queensland Health's water fluoridation website at: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/fluoride/default.asp March 2007 The Logan Oral Health team continues to host community wide meeting to provide updates on evidence based water fluoridation information, including a brief summary of the level of tooth decay found in the Logan area from a recent study. If you are interested in joining this group you can contact Kerri Dimou via email: kerri_dimou@health.qld.gov.au Fluoridation information is available from Qld Health's website: www.health.qld.gov.au/fluoride or Logan City Council Ph: 3412 3412.   December 2006 A Logan Water Fluoridation Group has been established to inform the Logan Community about the issue of Water Fluoridation. An invitation is open to Logan community individuals and organisations. The inaugural meeting was held on 21 November 2006 with the group assisting Queensland Health to plan for and implement community education strategies that inform the Logan community about water fluoridation. The next meeting of this group is planned for March 2007 (details to be posted early in the new year). Water While there is significant debate at present in relation to water fluoridation, it is important to encourage Logan community members to access accurate information on the issue via the Queensland Health website or contact Qld Health Oral Health PO Box 48 Brisbane 4001 for information to be sent to you. Unfortunately not all the information presented in the media is accurate. Additional advice will be posted as it becomes available. The percentage of the population that have access to optimally fluoridated water in Australia: NSW 90%, ACT 100%, Vict 77%, Tas 91%, Sth Aust 80%, WA 86%, NT 70% and Qld has less than 5%. Fluoridation information is available from Qld Health's website: www.health.qld.gov.au/fluoride or Logan City Council Ph: 3412 3412. Date: 02/03/05 The initial step of consultation with key partners and other relevant stakeholders has commenced. Complete 100%  Action Ref. No: 2.6.2 Program/Project: Promote and implement relevant actions within Eat Well Queensland 2002-2012. Outcome/Aim/Objective: Implementation of relevant actions within Eat Well Queensland 2002-2012 framework. Lead Partner:  Queensland Health - Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit - Public Health Nutrition Team for the Southern Area Population Health Units (www.health.qld.gov.au) Partners: Schools in Logan, Education Queensland, Qld Health Logan-Beaudesert Health Service District. Progress Update Status 2007 Progress under the Eat Well Queensland 2002-2012 priority action areas in the Logan area includes: Promote health eating: increase the demand for healthy food settings Trained facilitators in 'Food Cent$' and delivery of local Food Cent$ programs (healthy eating on a budget) Supported local projects to ensure promoting healthy food is considered Supported healthy eating activities and displays at local festivals such as Punyara Increase the consumption of vegetables and fruit Provided input and support for the state wide 'Go For 2 Fruit and 5 Vegetable campaign'. Provided Go For 2 and 5 banners and promotional material at local events and for Logan organisations. Worked with local councils, including Logan City Council to develop a 'Your local council guide to Go for 2&5' a resource for council employees and community nutritionists, containing information that is relevant to both parties.  The manual provides ideas on ways local government can participate in the Queensland Health Go for 2&5® campaign and promote fruit and vegetable consumption in their local community. Implemented Go For 2 and 5 District activities for Qld Health staff. For further information see www.gofor2and5.com.au Enhance the health of mothers, infants and children Early Life Provided training and resources for Logan health in staff nutrition for Indigenous mothers and babies and the use of the 'Growing Strong' resources and tools. Developed a 3 year 'Early Life Program Area plan' that will focus on improving antenatal care, promoting breastfeeding in the workplace, training and developing workforce and developing and making available accurate and current resources in infant and child nutrition. Developing resources and information sheets to promote and support breastfeeding in the workplaces of Logan.  The World Health Organisation recommends babies are exclusively breastfed until approximately 6 months of age.  Breastfeeding rates in Logan at 6 months are 19%; we have a target of reaching 50% of babies being exclusively breastfed by 6 months of age. Childcare Centres Implementation of the 'Happy Teeth, Happy Child Program' to 83 child care centres. The 'Long Day Care Project' aims to increase the capacity of child care centres to implement the strategies to improve nutrition in children aged 2 to 5 years.  The project is in the implementation phase and is due to be completed in March 2007 Part of this project has involved development, production and dissemination of the 'All About Food resource' for long day care centres in Logan.  The resource will be evaluated in January 2007 The community nutritionist for Logan-Beaudesert is also developing a DVD for children, parents and staff of childcare centres to support good nutrition Schools The Nutrition in Logan Schools project aims to promote healthy eating, food safety and physical activity in primary school aged children. Supported by Education Queensland, the project is a collaboration between the Brisbane Southside Population Health Unit and the Logan Beaudesert Health Service District. Schools meet once a term with both government and non-government/independent schools represented.  The schools are able to share experiences and ideas as well as develop skills and knowledge to make long-term sustainable changes within their school community. The Queensland government has developed and implemented the 'Smart Choices Strategy' which makes providing healthy foods and drinks in schools compulsory by January 2007. Local level support for the implementation of the strategy is being provided across Logan. A partnership between Queensland Health, Healthy Schools Van-Education Queensland, St. Vincent de Paul Society has commenced a project looking to complete a needs assessment for healthy nutrition for school aged children and families of culturally and linguistically diverse communities who have recently arrived in Australia and are living in Logan Beaudesert Health Service District Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Queensland Health has developed 2 group based healthy lifestyle programs that are now available in Logan.  These programs encourage a sensible, scientifically based approach to maintaining a healthy weight through behaviour change, healthy eating and regular physical activity. We have trained Facilitators in the 'Indigenous Living Program' for delivery in the Logan Area (note 'Living Strong program' was previously known as The Healthy Weight Program). Continue to deliver 'Living Strong program' for Indigenous people in Logan. Trained Facilitators to run the 'Lighten Up' to a Healthy Lifestyle program and supported facilitators in the Logan area. Continue to deliver Lighten Up for communities in the Logan area. Address food supply issues Queensland Health has developed the 'A Better Choice strategy' with the goal of ensuring that food and drink supplied for staff and the general public at Queensland Health facilities is at all times consistent with the 'Dietary Guidelines for Australians'.  This project is scheduled to be implemented in 2006 – 2007 and will result in changes to food available and Queensland Health buildings like Logan Hospital and Logan Central Community Health Centre. Develop infrastructure and capacity Queensland Health has employed 1 Community Nutritionist and 1 Indigenous Advanced Health Worker (Nutrition Promotion) to work in the Logan Beaudesert Health Service District. Queensland Health has also employed additional 7 Public Health Nutritionists and 2 Indigenous Nutrition Promotion Officers that work across all of Southern Area including Logan. Queensland Health has employed an Indigenous Child Health Worker Implemented the Creating a healthier Queensland project which provided professional development for health staff in nutrition and physical activity.  For further information about any of the above progress please contact Queensland Health's Simone Lowson on Ph: 3000 9148 On-going 50%   Action Ref. No: 2.6.3 (a) Program/Project: The Logan Healthy Living Program Outcome/Aim/Objective: A four year NH&