Find out more about the City's health and wellbeing initiatives by clicking on the headings below.
Public Health Plan 2018-2022
The City of Albany’s Public Health Plan (PHP) is a five year strategic plan providing a framework to improve the health and wellbeing of its community. The plan aligns with the City of Albany’s Strategic Plan and provides direction and framework for other plans and policies, such as the Age Friendly Plan, Local Planning Scheme, etc.
The purpose of this Public Health Plan (PHP) is to protect, improve and promote public health and wellbeing amongst all residents in the City of Albany. It aims to support all members of the community, across all life stages to achieve good health and wellbeing outcomes across a range of identified priority health issues.
Public Health Plan 2018 to 2022
Compassionate Communities Program
The City of Albany in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance is working together to support communities to recognise the needs of people who are approaching end of life. The three key components of this support are:
- Compassionate and resilient communities;
- Practical support; and
- Strengthening the role of volunteers and carers.
Heart Safe Program
The Albany Heart Safe Program was developed in 2013 and has led to the installation of over 100 life-saving defibrillators across the Albany community. St John Ambulance has further extended this program to not only increase the number of defibrillators in our community but to also improve the access to the devices during an emergency.
The majority of Albany's defibrillators are now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the use of a special outdoor cabinet. Access to the cabinets will be provided by 000 during an emergency.
To see the nearest defibrillator to your location download the St John First Responder app. This FREE app provides comprehensive first aid guides, a directory of defibrillator locations, and a "call 000' feature that automatically sends your exact GPS location to the St John Ambulance State Operations Centre when calling within WA.
For more information on the First Responder app click on the link below:
First Responder App - Frequently Asked Questions
Safer Albany Plan
The Safer Albany Plan replaces the City's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2008-2013 and directs the City's activities in relation to safety and identifying opportunities to make our community safer in the future.
A copy of the plan can be downloaded below.
Safer Albany Plan
If you have any questions or queries, please contact the Community Development Team on 6820 3023.
Graffiti
Graffiti is the marking of another person's property without their consent. Graffiti can appear anywhere, from public buildings to street signs and fences. It can range from 'tagging' to unauthorised artwork.
Implements used are generally spray paint cans and thick felt-tipped markers and other other products such as shoe polish and lighters are sometimes used.
If you are a victim of graffiti, we encourage you to report the graffiti via the Goodbye Graffiti website. After a report has been filed it is recommended to remove the graffiti as soon as possible.
Thanks to the WA Police Strategic Division of Crime Prevention, FREE Graffiti removal kits are available. The kits are available via pre-arrangement with the Albany Public Library. To order your kit for collection complete this online form:
Community Assistance
Albany has a number of agencies that can provide services and support for anyone requiring assistance.
A list of Great Southern mental health service providers can be found here
Anglicare Albany
- provides a number of services including: financial counselling, homelessness support, relationship counselling, children's contact services, family and domestic violence counselling.
Albany Women's Centre
- offers women, with or without children, affected by family and domestic violence a safe refuge and support services.
Albany Youth Support Association
- provides a number of services to young people including: Young House (Youth Refuge), Reconnect (early intervention program to prevent homelessness), SHOT (Supported Housing Outreach and Tenancy), Open Access (Youth Art Studio) and Youth Outreach Program (youth workers to support young people experiencing crisis.
Carers Services Directory
- an online, searchable directory of services which will allow West Australian carers to easily access information on the services and support available to them.
Community Living Association
- provides support for people with disability and their families and carers.
Disability Services Commission (Albany Local Area Coordination)
- provides support for people with disability and their families and carers.
Foodbank Albany- does not provide direct aid, but rather works in cooperation with a network of community based non-profit partner organisations that serve individuals and families in need. Contact Albany Foodbank on 9842 6645 who can refer you to a local agency that can assist you with accessing their services.
headspace Albany
- supports young people aged 12 - 25 who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns and/or substance use issues, and their family and friends.
Meals on wheels
- delivers meals to the homes of frail older people and younger people with disabilities.
My Aged Care
- established by the Australian Government to help seniors and their families and carers navigate the aged care system.
Narcotics Anonymous
- is a self-help group for addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Palmerston
- provides support and services to those whose lives are affected by drugs and alcohol.
Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre
- provides a range of services for families and carers of children 0-5 years and individuals, and coordinate the Albany Community Garden.
Salvation Army
- community relief services, as well as a number of programs.
Shalom House
- provides shelter based crisis accommodation for men aged 18+ for men experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness; drop in space, and community garden.
Southern Aboriginal Corporation
- provides a range of services to indigenous families including: employment, family violence prevention legal services, community and health services and housing support.
Blue Sky Newsletter
This newsletter has been developed as a collaborative of local stakeholders currently represented on the Great Southern Suicide Prevention Advisory Group (GSSPAG) and is targeted at all community members. This newsletter will provide the community with mental health, alcohol and drug and suicide information, promote upcoming events, workshops and share tips and tricks for staying mentally well. GSSPAG hopes that this newsletter will support the strengthening of community engagement and awareness of suicide, increase mental health literacy, support the promotion of mental health services and work toward reducing mental health stigma. Our key message is that ‘Anyone can become suicidal. Anyone can lose someone to suicide. We all have a role to play in suicide prevention, no matter how great or small.’
We welcome any news, events, or information from other agencies or community groups to be featured in upcoming editions. To request hard copies delivered to your business or organisation, or to contribute to future newsletter content, please contact [email protected]
Volume 1 - June 2024
Volume 2 - September 2024
Volume 3 - December 2024
Volume 4 - March 2025
Child Safety Awareness Policy
The City of Albany acknowledges its unique position within the local community to be a leader in child safety, protect children and young people from harm and abuse and support local organisations in becoming child-safe.
In alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework, the City has developed this Child Safe Awareness Policy. The policy outlines the City’s dedication to fostering an environment where child safety, wellbeing and the respect and inclusion of children and young people is deeply embedded within our organisation.
Furthermore, the policy outlines the City’s role in helping local organisations become child-safe by providing resources, raising awareness, and sharing relevant information.
Child Safety Awareness Policy