For several years the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and other peak health bodies have led the call for … More
Category: Child health
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
Preventive approaches needed to improve child and youth health and wellbeing
Tracey Oorschot and Jane Frawley Child, youth, Indigenous and social policy advocates have campaigned for improved health and wellbeing of … More
Congratulations to the ACT for committing to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility
Ingrid Johnston and Michael Doyle Recently the PHAA was pleased to join with the Raise the Age Coalition in … More
The public health success of preventing iodine deficiency
Kim Jose At the recent AGM of the PHAA Judy Seal was awarded a President’s Award by David Templeman for … More