Reports
2025
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Scoping Review Report: Exploring Best Practice Principles and Options for Social Prescribing approach to be Implemented in Wollondilly
This report presents findings from a scoping review of evidence-based social prescribing practices, focusing on the role of link-workers and volunteers.
Findings reveal that successful programmes integrate community partnerships, personalised support, and clear referral pathways while addressing barriers like inequity. The report provides evidence-based recommendations to guide the development of a sustainable and effective social prescribing service in Wollondilly.
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Delivering Outreach Services to People Experiencing Homelessness Scoping Review: Summary Report
Reporting findings from a scoping review exploring outreach health services to people experiencing homelessness.
In general, the literature recommends services use blended approaches tailored to the needs of the local population within the scope of available resources; in other words, a mix of different sites (fixed vs. mobile) and different appointment types (fixed vs drop-in) are required to engage users and break down barriers to care.
Report presents overarching lessons learnt, recommendations and summarises the main intervention models.
2024
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Miller Household Survey 2022-2023 Data Report
This report presents the results of the 2022-2023 Miller Household Survey for Miller, NSW 2168.
The data offer insights into current service usage, community perceptions, issues, and needs. -
Evaluating the Implementation and Effectiveness of the Memoranda of Understanding between SWSLHD and Local Councils Phase 2
This two-part project evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between SWSLHD and four Local Councils (Fairfield, Liverpool, Wollondilly and Campbelltown). This report is the second phase of this project, summarizing the findings from stakeholder interviews and an updated document review.
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Engaging CALD Populations in Breast Screening: A Scoping Review
This project aimed to provide some best practice principles for engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations in Breast Cancer Screening services. We conducted a scoping review, focused on peer-reviewed literature. This report summarises the findings of the scoping review.
2023
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Infection Control, Transport Workers, and the Supply Chain
The Transport Education Audit Health Compliance Organisation Ltd. (TEACHO) commissioned a research study in November 2022 focusing on infection transmission within the transport industry, along with an assessment of the impact of movement restrictions, including border closures. In response the Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE), University of New South Wales (UNSW), with a team of experts from UNSW and Sydney University, undertook a multi-stage research project investigating the risks, transmission dynamics, training solutions, and implications for the transport industry
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Peer review health assessment of Draft EIS Western Sydney Airport – Airspace and Flight path design
An independent review of the health effects of aircraft noise in the draft EIS and measures to protect health. For consideration by others wishing to comment on the draft EIS by end January 2024. By Stephen Conaty and Patrick Harris, with a supporting literature review by Kunza Rehman.
2022
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Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of the Memoranda of Understanding between SWSLHD and Local Councils
This two-part project will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between SWSLHD and four Local Councils (Fairfield, Liverpool, Wollondilly and Campbelltown). This report is on Phase 1 of the project, which included a realist scoping review, document review and development of program logics.
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Evaluation of the Learning by Doing Courses for CHETRE and SWSLHD
The findings of the evaluation first attempted to confirm that the courses were LBD, and if so, were they consistent with a ‘best practice’ LBD approach.
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Health, wellbeing and sustainable tenancies for Studio clients: A place-based intervention and evaluation
Findings of the evaluation from a co-designed, place-based intervention with a social housing studio complex in the 2168 area.
2021
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Guidebook of strategies and indicators for action on financial wellbeing and financial strain
Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC), Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE). Guidebook of Strategies and Indicators for Action on Financial Wellbeing and Financial Strain – Executive Summary [Internet]. Edmonton (Canada): Centre for Healthy Communities; 2022. 71 p. DOI : 10.53714/giok6749
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Action-oriented public health framework on financial wellbeing and financial strain
Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC) & Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE). Action-Oriented Public Health Framework on Financial Wellbeing and Financial Strain – Executive Summary [Internet]. Edmonton (Canada): Centre for Healthy Communities; 2022. 19 p. DOI: 10.53714/lerm5260
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Work, income and health inequity: A snapshot of the evidence
de Leeuw, E., Fatema, K., Sitas, F., Naidoo, Y., Treloar, C., Phillips, J., Dorsch, P., Goldie, C. (2021) Work, income and health inequity: A snapshot of the evidence, ACOSS/UNSW Sydney Poverty and Inequality Partnership Report No. 8, Sydney
2020
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South Western Sydney Local Health District: Fair Health Matters Equity Framework to 2025
Haigh, F., & Jaques, K. (2020). South Western Sydney Local Health District: Fair Health Matters Equity Framework to 2025. Liverpool: SWSLHD.
2019
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Rapid and enhanced community consultation: An investigation and review
Zapart, S., Haigh, F., Gorgioski, N. (2019). Rapid and enhanced community consultation: An investigation and review. Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE), South Western Sydney Local Health District and UNSW Australia: Liverpool.
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A literature review of gender-sensitive and equity focused service delivery models
A literature review of gender-sensitive and equity focused service delivery models.
Harris, M., Haigh, F., Fatema, K., Hirono, K., Crimeen, A., & de Leeuw, E. (2019). A literature review of gender-sensitive and equity focused service delivery models.
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Desktop Health Impact Assessment of Seniors Living in Claymore
Jaques, K., & Haigh, F. (2019). Desktop Health Impact Assessment of Seniors Living in Claymore. Liverpool: CHETRE.
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Proposal for a preferred method to cost the health benefits of active transport in New South Wales
Moeller, H., Haigh, F., Sharma, A., & Veerman, L. (2019). Proposal for a preferred method to cost the health benefits of active transport in New South Wales. Sydney: NSW Health.
2018
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Healthy Airport Regions – A Conceptual Framework
de Leeuw, E., Crimeen, A., Freestone, R., Jalaludin, B., Sainsbury, P., Hirono, K., Reid, A. (2018). Healthy Airports – a conceptual framework. Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE), University of New South Wales: Sydney.
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Reducing the risk of potentially preventable hospitalisations – a literature review of community-based approaches
Jaques, K., Bernstein, M., Haigh, F., & Zapart, S. (2018) Reducing the Risk of Potentially Preventable Hospitalisations: A Literature Review of Community-based Approaches, South Western Sydney Local Health District.
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Health Assessment Protocol for Wollondilly Shire Council: Project Report.
Crimeen, A., Jaques, K., & Haigh, F. (2018). Health Assessment Protocol for Wollondilly Shire Council: Project Report.
2017
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Place-based interventions : a realist informed literature review
Crimeen, A., Bernstein, M., Zapart, S., Haigh, F., (2017) Place-based Interventions : A Realist Informed Literature Review, Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE), South Western Sydney Local Health District and UNSW Australia: Liverpool.
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Is anyone listening? HIA of the Western Sydney Airport Community Engagement Process
Hirono K, Haigh F, Jaques K, Fletcher- Lartey S, Millen E, and Calalang C. (2017). Is anyone listening? Health impact assessment of the Western Sydney Airport community engagement process, Liverpool, NSW: Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation, part of the Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney.
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Submission to Environmental Impact Assessment Improvement Project Guideline 6- Draft Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
Crimeen, A., & Haigh, F. A. (2017). Submission to Environmental Impact Assessment Improvement Project Guideline 6- Draft Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
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Integrating Health Considerations into Wollondilly Shire Council Planning Processes
Hirono, K., Haigh, F. A., Jaques, K., & Crimeen, A. (2017). Integrating Health Considerations into Wollondilly Shire Council Planning Processes.
