Holly Seale, UNSW Sydney; Abela Mahimbo, University of Technology Sydney, and Jane E Frawley, University of Technology Sydney The vast…
Ending the political influence of unhealthy industries
By PHAA intern Ellie Hickey Andrew Wilkie, Independent member for Clark (formerly known as Denison), has been elected to federal…
Prioritising Adolescent Health: Working with Young People to Build a Healthier and More Inclusive Future
By Allyson Todd, Rebecca Raeside and Dr Stephanie Partridge, from the Engagement and Co-design Research Hub at The University of…
Australia has a long way to go to achieve health equity for LGBTQIA+ people, conference told
Elspeth Hickey, PHAA Intern This March saw the largest LGBTQIA+ conference in the southern hemisphere take place on the Eora…
‘Definitely apply’: Former physiotherapist Roger Lay on career transition & the National Mentoring Program
Students and Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine month mentoring program aims to unite…
PHAA representatives address federal Parliament’s Long COVID inquiry
Lily Pratt, PHAA On Monday 20 February, the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport held one of…
Early career researcher Amy Carrad shares experience as mentee in 2022 National Mentoring Program
Students and Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine month mentoring program aims to unite…
Clear nutrition labels can encourage healthier eating habits. Here’s how Australia’s food labelling can improve
Gary Sacks, Deakin University and Jasmine Chan, Deakin University In your trips to the supermarket, you’ve probably come across the…
NSW politicians and candidate debate public health issues at PHAA NSW event
Image L-R: Hon Brad Hazzard MP, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, Cate Faehrmann MLC, A/Prof Kate McBride, Victoria Davidson, Ryan Park…
Can social media help people living with Endometriosis during Awareness Month?
Lauren Goodwin, PHAA Member Wednesday 1 March marks the start of Endometriosis Awareness Month, dedicated to amplifying the voices of…
Dr Joanne Flavel and Professor Jaya Dantas share tips on public health media appearances
PHAA In an effort to increase the diversity of voices sharing their expertise with the public, the Public Health Association…
Politicians to face a grilling on these key health issues ahead of New South Wales election
Introduction by Croakey: Key politicians will be grilled about their intentions for public health at a New South Wales election debate…
‘Don’t file it away’: Acting on the National Preventive Health Strategy will mean fewer people get sick
Melanie Parker, Public Health Association of Australia Clearly, unless change occurs soon, Australia will soon be facing an overwhelming chronic…
Kristie Cocotis on mentoring the next generation of Public Health professionals
Students & Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine month mentoring program aims to unite…
Proposed polluting precinct set for Top End sparks concern for environment and health
Lily Pratt, PHAA Policy Officer, and Environment Centre NT Last week’s announcement that the Minister for the Environment and Water,…
Riffing on Australia’s major public health issue in 2023, the ACDC: “Highway to Health” or a “Long way to the shop if you want disease control”?
Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin, PHAA CEO 2023 will be a key year in the birth of the Australian Centre…
First Nations people often take on the ‘cultural load’ in their workplaces. Employers need to ease this burden
Nina Sivertsen, Flinders University; Courtney Ryder, Flinders University, and Tahlia Johnson, Flinders University It’s good practice for employers to consult…
What do public health mentors gain from PHAA’s National Mentoring Program?
Students & Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine month mentoring program aims to unite…
The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia
Melanie Parker, PHAA Note: Article updated on 26/01/2023 to correct first table, sixth paragraph, and fourth-last paragraph. After experts…
My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’
Joshua Trigg, Flinders University and Billie Bonevski, Flinders University You’ve dropped your daughter off at her friend’s house and…
Children at greater risk of harm online if industry-drafted safety standards adopted
Dr Fiona Robards, PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group Co-Convenor Children should be shielded from online harms…
Successes and challenges related to ending the HIV pandemic
Nwogo. I.Ekeji, Ph.D., MPH, PHAA member Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has thus far infected over 79.3 million people globally, leaving…
‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water
Amy Peden, UNSW Sydney and Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning…
Seize the opportunity: prioritise comprehensive primary healthcare reform
Introduction by Croakey: System-wide and comprehensive primary healthcare reform is “needed to bring together an increasingly fragmented system, where the…
Australia’s Centre for Disease Control: Signposts from foreign lands
Dr Babatunde Balogun, PhD candidate at the Australian Institute of Health Service Management, University of Tasmania Here we are. The…
The top 10 articles of 2022
As we try to rest over this holiday season, it’s time for reflecting on the year in Public Health in…
Aotearoa provides guidance on the next phase of tobacco control measures in Australia: more of the same is not enough
Dr Raglan Maddox, Catherine Manning, Prof Raymond Lovett, Assoc Prof Lisa Whop, Selah Hart, Dr Michelle Kennedy, Assoc Prof El-Shadan…
Reform needed to limit unhealthy influence around elections, PHAA tells inquiry
BF, PHAA Intern In a perfect world, public policy decisions should be made in the public good, and in the…
PHAA’s submission marks 30 years of advocating for a CDC
PHAA Policy and Advocacy Team After more than 30 years advocating for the establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease…
Honouring Adj Assoc Prof Priscilla Robinson for her decades of efforts to Public Health
Adj Prof Tarun Weeramanthri, President, PHAA Adj Prof Terry Slevin, CEO, PHAA The President’s Award citation reads: “For outstanding contribution…