This session introduces the Australian Urban Observatory (AUO) and explores how place based data can support healthier, more liveable communities. The session considers liveability through a health and equity lens, including access to housing, public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure, open space, employment, education, shops, services and community facilities.
Key themes
- Understanding liveability through a social determinants of health lens
- Supporting local government and communities with accessible evidence
- Using data to identify inequities and opportunities for healthier places
Date: 17 July 2025
Speakers
- Professor Melanie Davern – Australian Urban Observatory, RMIT University
Image credit: Australian Urban Observatory, Australian Bureau of Statistics
