PHAA We’ve almost reached the conclusion of this year’s National Reconciliation Week, which finishes up on Saturday 3 June, marking … More
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Parliament debates influence of unhealthy product ads on children
Malcolm Baalman, PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor Yesterday, key members of federal Parliament with health experience – including an … More
On World No Tobacco Day, read an expert’s perspective on e-cigarettes
Editor’s note: Today, Wednesday 31 May, marks World No Tobacco Day. Yesterday, Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis spoke before the Health … More
Australian women’s access to abortion is a postcode lottery. Here’s what needs to change
Danielle Mazza, Monash University When the American legal precedent protecting women’s right to an abortion in the United States, Roe … More
Confronting the barriers to ADHD services
Jainoor Rana, former PHAA intern The Australian Senate recently authorised its Community Affairs Committee to conduct an inquiry into … More
Remembering Dr Mike Nunn, a pioneering One Health advocate and mentor
Dr Andrea Britton, PHAA One Health Special Interest Group co-convenor It is with much loss and gratitude that we reflect … More
Why the ban on single use e-cigarettes is good for EVs
Vincent So, CEO, the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand As part of the Federal Budget, Health Minister Mark … More
‘Excellent response’: Members’ input welcomed for 2023 PHAA policy review cycle
Lily Pratt, PHAA Policy Officer Each year, PHAA reviews many of its policy position statements, on matters ranging from Nuclear … More
To reduce harm from alcohol, we need Indigenous-led responses
Lorelle Holland, The University of Queensland; Andrew Smirnov, The University of Queensland; Natasha Reid, The University of Queensland; Nicole Hewlett, … More
‘A buzz of excitement’: Prof Jacquie Bowden gives wrap up of Preventive Health Conference 2023
Image: Members of the Prevention 2023 Conference Advisory Committee. Top row L-R: Stephanie Kilpatrick, Mary Brushe, Stephen Harfield, Prof Jacquie … More
Federal Budget updates on the Australian CDC
PHAA Just over $90 million has been allocated (Budget Paper 2, p.131) over two years to the establishment of the … More
Why we must not ease up on tobacco and nicotine control in Australia
Assoc Prof Raglan Maddox, Dr Christina Heris, Assoc Prof Lisa Whop, Assoc Prof Michelle Kennedy, Prof Tom Calma AO, Prof … More
An early career researcher’s perspective of the 9th Australian Lung Cancer Conference
Nathan Harrison, PHAA member Following significant progress on lung cancer control in Australia, 2022 Konrad Jamrozik Student Scholarship recipient Nathan … More
Momentum building to finally tackle gambling harms
By Tim Costello, Chief Advocate, Alliance for Gambling Reform We are all sick to death of the tsunami of gambling … More
‘An important step forward’: If passed, a new ACT Bill will help protect the human rights of intersex children
PHAA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Interest Group On March 22, 2023, the ACT government introduced the Variation in Sex … More
World Veterinary Day 2023: what can Public Health Professionals learn?
Dr Babatunde Balogun, PHAA member and PhD candidate at the Australian Institute of Health Service Management, University of Tasmania. Since … More
Tips for kickstarting your public health career
Dr Joanne Flavel and Melanie Parker, PHAA PHAA have today released a resource that aims to assist student and early … More
Vital for human survival: trees
Dr Rosalie Schultz, PHAA Environment and Ecology Special Interest Group member “Imagine if trees gave off Wifi signals. We … More
Ramadan Fasting: Opportunities for Public Health Professionals
Professor Muhammad Aziz Rahman The second most widely practised religion is Islam and there are over 1.7 billion Muslims globally … More
What are the commercial determinants of health, and why do they matter?
Melanie Parker, Public Health Association of Australia Commercial entities are now well known for being able to influence the health … More
How can I help my teen quit vaping?
Michelle Jongenelis, The University of Melbourne You’re driving your teen home from school when they open up to you about … More
Can reframing public health advocacy create positive change?
Shelby Craig, former PHAA intern With key public health issues such as gambling and climate change regularly making the headlines, … More
How can we build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient health system?
Ahmed Hasan, Amandi Hiyare, Priyanka Multani The second edition of Global Public Health Week is currently underway and will run … More
My kids are behind with their vaccines. How do they catch up?
Holly Seale, UNSW Sydney; Abela Mahimbo, University of Technology Sydney, and Jane E Frawley, University of Technology Sydney The vast … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
‘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 … More
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 … More
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 … More