An AFL game at night in a stadium. Photo by Daniel Anthony, source Unsplash.

Footy Finals and Domestic Violence Spikes; Are Current National Initiatives Working?

Melanie Parker – PHAA intern Geraldine Vaughan – co-convenor, Women’s Health SIG PHAA The 2021 footy season ended with thrilling … More

Dr Kim O’Donnell’s public health message: ‘if they get it right for blackfullas, they’ll get it right for all fullas’

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction In recent weeks, we’ve loved blogging and sharing the rich and diverse stories of a … More

John Safran gestures with both hands while seated on a stage in Christchurch.

This ain’t no ‘puff piece’: John Safran takes aim at Philip Morris and doesn’t miss

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA John Safran has made a career out of probing society’s fringes for satire. Now the perpetual … More

Dr Dawn Casey PSM wins Sidney Sax Medal for her COVID leadership

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction After a long and distinguished career of public service, Dr Dawn Casey PSM, while a … More

Image shows a gloved hand holding a small vial of the AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine.

Children join vaccine queue; mRNA a marvel; start packing for Bali?

PHAA and Prof Kathy Eagar, AHSRI As the national vaccine program continues apace, adults are now able to register their … More

Dr Summer May Finlay sits on the arm of a wooden chair in a backyard.

PHAA board member, Dr Summer May Finlay, part of community-led COVID19 vaccination campaign

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA One of the leading lights in Australia’s public health sector, proud Yorta Yorta woman, Dr Summer … More

Forum calls for health to be the main driver for climate action

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA In responding to COVID-19, governments everywhere, including in Australia, have dropped the ball on protecting … More

WHO warns of global e-cigarette health threat, as WA survey shows teens use growing rapidly

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Today marks International Youth Day (IYD). IYD is celebrated on 12 August each year to … More

Junk food companies have no place on the Olympic sponsorship podium

Kathryn Backholer, Christina Zorbas and Florentine Martino The Tokyo Olympics is like no other before it. In the … More

PHAA applauds ACT for next step to keep kids out of jail

Malcolm Baalman – Public Health Association Australia In this day and age, it seems incomprehensible that primary school aged … More

Swap shapes for rice crackers, chips for popcorn… parents can improve their kids’ diet with these healthier lunchbox options

Matthew Mclaughlin, University of Newcastle; Alison Brown, University of Newcastle; Jannah Jones, University of Newcastle; Luke Wolfenden, University of Newcastle, … More

PHAA welcomes support for a sugar tax, while new report warns of impact of sugary drink advertising

For several years the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and other peak health bodies have led the call for … More

From cradle to grave: falls represent a lifetime of risk to us all

Public Health Association of Australia According to the World Health Organization falls are the second leading cause of accidental or … More

Indigenous families face soaring costs in treating burn injuries

When it comes to Closing the Gap on health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people there are … More

‘Disturbing’ gaps in mental health services in Australia, study shows

Public Health Association of Australia The following article is based on a paper published recently in the Australian and New … More

Australian-first study reveals the health risks of building child care centres too close to car parks

The following article is based on an original article published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, … More

Adolescent mental health issues rise during COVID-19

PHAA Australasian COVID-19 Virtual Conference In December 2020, the PHAA co-convened a special edition virtual conference with the theme: Preventing, … More