We are a registered health promoting health service with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognising our  role in preventive health and promoting better health and wellbeing for our community .

We actively promote:

• a healthy workplace which is a direct link with development of our people and healthy opportunities
• continued improvement of services and prioritising of consumer well-being and safety
• provision of accessible services 
• collaboration and engagement by working in partnership both internally and externally to address health issues.

The Southern Health health promotion steering committee oversees the implementation of the 2007-2010 Southern Health - Health Promotion Strategic Plan.