Strengthening chronic disease prevention requires more than individual programs. It depends on systems that support coordinated, equitable and well-governed action. This brief summarises insights from a Partnering for Prevention initiative, focused on primary prevention. It identifies nine action areas that define the key elements of a stronger chronic disease prevention system in Australia.

This summary outlines how the Systems Thinking Capability-Building Strategy was developed and how it will be implemented in partnership across Australia’s chronic disease prevention system. The paper describes six interconnected themes that shape systems thinking capability and sets out a three-year strategy with clear objectives and action areas, enabling sector-wide leadership and collaboration.