240
The Western Australian Department of Health (2008) has examined the effects of climate change upon
the health of its communities and identified a comprehensive range of potential impacts. This has led to
the preparation of risk assessment and prioritisation of adaptation responses.
In regard to the Study Area, there is likely to be an increase in the volume of patients as well as a change
in the patient demography and health issues. There is already a relatively higher proportion of people in
the Western Adelaide living with chronic diseases and psychological distress, which may be exacerbated
by conditions associated with climate change.
More detailed analysis of vulnerable groups will be required as part of the subsequent stages of the
WARCCAP. On the supply side, health related infrastructure and services across the Study Area needs
to be examined in detail to assess its adequacy and reliability to cope with likely service demands
associated future climatic conditions.
15.3. Education
Figure 15.2
shows the location of educational institutions across the Study Area, while
Table 15.4
provides the supporting statistical data, demonstrating that, with the exception of tertiary campuses,
educational institutions are spread across the region.
Port Adelaide Enfield contains the majority of the region’s tertiary campuses, being home to four TAFE
campuses and one other institution. It should be noted, however, that residents in the inner parts of the
region are able to access a number of tertiary educational opportunities in the City of Adelaide. In
addition, adult education is available through various initiatives run out of Council community centres, and
through not-for-profit providers.
Table 15.4: Summary of Educational Institutions located in Western Adelaide
Category
Number in
Western Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Enfield
Charles
Sturt
West
Torrens
Care-based institutions
2
110
46
39
25
Non-school institutions
3
27
11
11
5
Pre-schools
48
21
18
9
Primary schools
62
24
25
13
Primary and secondary schools
15
5
6
4
Secondary schools
17
8
6
3
Special schools
3
1
1
1
Tertiary campuses
8
5
1
2
Data Source: Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure database.
1
– Defined as the entirety of three Councils.
2
– Includes childcare centres, OSHC and Vacation Care Centres.
3
– Includes new arrival education programs, schools for the hearing impaired, disability units and special-focus programs (e.g. CSIRO Science
Education Centre)
