The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) invites you to our Population Health Action Day.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Time: 9am to 4pm (morning tea and lunch provided)

Venue: Auditorium, Civic Precinct and Community Hub – Maribyrnong (61 Napier Street, Footscray, VIC 3011)

Format: This is an in-person event only. Places are limited. Please register now.

Sessions:

Keynote speaker – Cr Mohamed Semra, Mayor of the City of Maribyrnong

VicHealth will showcase their Place-Based Resource Hub

Shared measurement – measuring systems change as we go

Accelerate action via partner co-led working groups

This event will bring partners together to celebrate progress and strengthen collective action for our three priority areas:

Healthier eating and food systems – supported by the FEaST Action Group
Reducing vaping and tobacco-related harm – supported by the V-TAG Action Group
Tackling climate change and its impact on health – supported by the ACT WEST Action Group

We invite Councils, Community Health Services and other partners sharing these priorities to attend.

You are welcome to attend the whole day or stay for each part / action group that is relevant to your work, there will be some breakout office space to support your attendance.

Transport, Parking, and Accessibility:

Train: Footscray Station (Sunbury, Werribee and Williamstown lines) - around 450m away.

Bus: Footscray Town Hall/Hyde St (Route 409) - around 100m away.

Parking: On-site accessible parking is available near the main and rear entrances.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible via lift, with accessible toilets on each level and step-free paths/ramps throughout.

A thank you to Maribyrnong City Council for providing this beautiful venue.

For more information, please email WPHU@wh.org.au or call 1800 497 111 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.

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