From L-R: Corina Darkie, A/Prof Sophie Dwyer, Dr Joanne Flavel, A/Prof Brahm Marjadi, A/Prof Christina Pollard. Helen Tran and BF, … More
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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 29 September 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
Burning questions at ‘fireside chat’: three state public health chiefs provide insights
Melanie Parker, PHAA Three of Australia’s public health chiefs explored the past, present and future of public health in Australia … More
‘Who are we?’ Highlights from the Opening Plenary of Population Health Congress 2022
Melanie Parker, PHAA Renowned researchers, public health chiefs, population health students and professionals, and prominent politicians from across Australia and … More
How housing affects health on remote Country
The housing crisis is currently a hot-button issue making headlines Australia-wide. But it’s been endemic in Central Australia for decades. … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 22 September 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
Rather than focusing on the negative, we need a strength-based way to approach First Nations childrens’ health
Jennifer Browne, Deakin University; Jill Gallagher, Indigenous Knowledge; Joleen Ryan, Deakin University; Mark Lock (Ngiyampaa), Deakin University, and Troy Walker, … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 15 September 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
Improving Access to Oral Healthcare for Children in Australia
Danielle Gavanescu, Master of Public Health student and former PHAA intern Making the news in Australia, particularly in 2022, have … More
What is Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and what does it have to do with disease control?
Matt Mason1, 4, Peta-Anne Zimmerman2, 4, Vanessa Sparke3, 4 As we navigate through the current COVID-19 pandemic, many health disciplines … More
In public health, is ‘co-design’ the answer to all our problems?
Leonie M. Short, Seniors Dental Care Australia In the last ten years, ‘co-design’ has emerged as a hot topic in … More
Our home, our body, our planet
By Takuzo Kimura, physiotherapist and volunteer with the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) Has your room ever gotten a little … More
Menopause, mental health, and sexual violence highlighted during Women’s Health Week
Danielle Gavanescu, Master of Public Health student and former PHAA Intern Women’s Health Week 2022, run from 5-11 September, is the … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 8 September 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
How dark is ‘dark advertising’? We audited Facebook, Google and other platforms to find out
Nicholas Carah, The University of Queensland; Aimee Brownbill, The University of Queensland; Amy Shields Dobson, Curtin University; Brady Robards, Monash … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 1 September 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
10 Victorian preventive health successes can guide healthier future: PHAA VIC
Dr Laksmi Govindasamy, PHAA Victoria Branch Committee member Earlier this month at Victoria’s Parliament House, the Public Health Association of … More
Monkeypox – the next global vaccine equity failure?
Deborah Gleeson, La Trobe University Inequitable access to COVID-19 vaccines has turned out to be the catastrophic moral failure the … More
One Health alliance strengthened as Tripartite partnership becomes Quadripartite
Melanie Parker and Andrea Britton As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, concerns grow for the important issues placed on the proverbial … More
What we know so far on the Labor Government’s proposed ‘Australian Centre for Disease Control’
Melanie Parker, PHAA Communications Officer Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday 21 August discussed why the government is establishing an … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 25 August 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
Social science must be key component of future Australian Centres for Disease Control
Kerrie Wiley, Jane Frawley, Catherine King, Nicole Batten, Katie Attwell, Maryke Steffens and Julie Leask on behalf of the Collaboration … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 18 August 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps’ bid to address Australia’s childhood obesity levels
Danielle Gavanescu, PHAA Intern and Master of Public Health student Independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps has announced the development of … More
Next steps to the design principles for an Australian Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
PHAA CEO, Adj Prof Terry Slevin The establishment of the Australian Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ACDPC) is the … More
Food and drinks are getting sweeter. Even if it’s not all sugar, it’s bad for our health
Cherie Russell, Deakin University; Carley Grimes, Deakin University; Mark Lawrence, Deakin University; Phillip Baker, Deakin University, and Rebecca Lindberg, Deakin … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 11 August 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More
Rethinking traditional structures: a proposal for an Australian Distributed Network for Disease Prevention and Control
Jane Heller and Richard Heller We support many of the ideas that others have posted on the CDPC Corner about … More
Organ donation from the donor family perspective
Written by Sarah Fraser-Chitticks Last week was DonateLife Week 2022, 24-31 July 2022. DonateLife Week is a chance for … More
The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 4 August 2022
Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More