In response to the Ottawa charter and other global health promotion intitiatives the following responses have been developed.

Government responses

Health for all Australians 1988 - established targets and agenda until 1993

Better Health Outcomes 1994 - established focus areas for health action and working groups for each area

National Health Priority Areas - Outlined key areas for improving health and provides funding and resources to support improvements in these areas.

Australia's Health - Bi annual health report on the health status of Australia. Is focussed around the priority areas.

State responses

NSW Cancer Council -

NSW Quit campaign -

Local initiatives

Fun runs

Current Health Promotion campaigns

Measure Up - Health promotion initiative aimed at increasing awareness of obesity.

National skin cancer awareness campaign - "This is the third summer of the National Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign which aims to continue to educate young Australians about the seriousness of, and their susceptibility to, skin cancer through sun exposure, with a particular focus on the risks associated with cumulative exposure and deliberate tanning."

Go for 2 & 5 - is a collaborative effort between government at all levels and the private sector. A number of horticultural industry bodies have also undertaken campaign activities through Horticulture Australia Limited at a national level. A range of communities have incorporated the campaign into initiatives such as 'free fruit fridays' and munch and crunch breaks at schools.

Live Life Well - A NSW Government initiative that aims to improve the lifestyle of residents and minimise the risk of developing lifestyle related diseases. Includes education

The dark side of tanning - NSW government initiative through the government funded NSW Cancer Institute. Provides information about the dangers of tanning and skin cancer.

National Tobacco Campaign - includes the graphic ads shown on t.v, posters, pamphlets and radio ads to educate people about the dangers of smoking and how to go about quitting. Also includes the quitline which supports people quitting. It also includes information to health professional to assist smokers quitting.

Heart Foundation - Walk to work day / Jump rope for heart.