What is HABITAT
HABITAT (How Areas in Brisbane Influence healTh And acTivity) is a study of life and recreation amongst people aged 40 years or more and living in Brisbane (Australia). It looks at lifestyle, health and well being, and the facilities and services available in local areas.
Important aspects of HABITAT include the mailing of questionnaires to selected people, looking at the features and facilities in selected neighbourhoods, and producing maps of the features of selected local areas in Brisbane. HABITAT currently includes over 11,000 Brisbane residents from 200 neighbourhood areas.
HABITAT was launched in 2007, and will run for at least five years. The goal of HABITAT is to study changes in people's lifestyle, health and wellbeing, and to determine the most important influences on these changes.
Why is HABITAT important
HABITAT will provide valuable information about living in Brisbane. This knowledge can be used by local and state governments to make Brisbane a better and healthier place to live. HABITAT will also contribute to international understanding about the health and well being of people aged 40 years or more.
Who manages HABITAT
HABITAT is conducted by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the University of Queensland (UQ). It is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.
Contact us
We are happy to hear your thoughts or feedback about HABITAT. Our Freecall number is 1800 452 543 or email us at habitat@qut.edu.au.