Key messages • During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia's social infrastructure adapted quickly to meet Australians' health, educational and social needs. • This transformation must continue, using technology and innovative delivery models to improve the accessibility, quality and efficiency of services. • New service delivery models (such as virtual health) are improving choice and access, providing patient-centred health care closer to home and alleviating pressure on hospitals and other health facilities. • With sustained investment and sustainable infrastructure planning, governments can continue digitally transforming the health system and building the digital capacity of citizens and the health workforce. • Pandemic health infrastructure response planning must be kept current. • Education infrastructure must continue to adapt to contemporary educational needs, embracing technology and digital learning and optimising its use through high-quality, flexible design. • Training and higher education infrastructure should be strategically located to maximise learning and Job creation opportunities. • Australia's governments must address the growing shortfall of social housing. Government agencies should work with the sector to harness new investment options and provide high-quality social and affordable rental housing in the right configurations and locations. • To create more liveable local areas, people should have increased access to high-quality green and blue public infrastructure and spaces • Better alignment across arts, cultural and recreational planning will create new avenues for innovation, investment and growth, and build resilience in the face of future challenges. |