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Image on left: Dr Liz Barber standing smiling at camera while leaning on fence. Image on right: climate activists holding up protest signs on a dirt road.

In remembrance of Dr Liz Barber, our colleague, friend and advocate for ecology and public health

From left to right: Dr Liz Barber (image courtesy of Lee Barber); Liz’s activism on climate with Health on the…

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ecology and environment, Public Health
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‘I take it with a pinch of salt’: why women question health warnings linking alcohol with breast cancer

Belinda Lunnay, Torrens University Australia; Paul Ward, Torrens University Australia, and Samantha Meyer, University of Waterloo Up to one in…

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Alcohol, cancer, social determinants of health, Women's health
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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 3 November 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations…

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Public Health Association of Australia logo. Icon of badge with three cogs inside it. Text: 'An Australian Centre for Disease Control. CDC Corner'.

$3.2 million announced for Australian CDC in October 2022-23 Budget

PHAA In line with their election promise to establish an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC), the Australian Government has…

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Public Health Association of Australia logo. Icon of badge with three cogs inside it. Text: 'An Australian Centre for Disease Control. CDC Corner'.

Where is One Health systems thinking in the Australian CDC planning?

Dr Andrea Britton, Dr Sandra Steele and Associate Professor Simon Reid, PHAA One Health Special Interest Group (SIG) committee members…

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 27 October 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations…

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person wearing splint material mask over their face while getting a CT scan.

Why cancer economics research matters

A/Prof Louisa Gordon (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute), Dr Daniel Lindsay (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute), Dr Nikki McCaffrey (Deakin…

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Dr Jo Flavel sits in her wheelchair. The PHAA logo appears on both sides of the image.

Move outside your comfort zone to learn and grow, says Emerging Leader of 2022, Dr Joanne Flavel

Dr Joanne Flavel, 2022 PHAA Emerging Leader of the Year Research Fellow at Stretton Health Equity in the Stretton Institute,…

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PHAA President Tarun Weeramanthri on the left presents the 2022 Sidney Sax Medal to Associate Professor Sophie Dwyer PSM.

Sophie Dwyer PSM on working with talented people to solve difficult problems

Associate Professor Sophie Dwyer (right), received the 2022 Sidney Sax Medal from PHAA President, Adjunct Professor Tarun Weeramanthri (left), recently…

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Australia is dragging its feet on healthy eating. In 5 years we’ve made woeful progress

Gary Sacks, Deakin University and Davina Mann, Deakin University Australia is falling behind other countries in addressing the unhealthy state…

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food and nutrition, marketing, policy advocacy
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It’s Anti-Poverty Week: Here are 5 ways Australia can halve child poverty by 2030

Dr Matthew ‘Tepi’ Mclaughlin (Telethon Kids Institute, the University of Western Australia); Professor Karen Thorpe, Professor Cameron Parsell, Professor Janeen…

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child and youth health, education, poverty, social determinants of health
Christina Pollard, left, accepts her PHAA Life Membership award from PHAA President, Tarun Weeramanthri. The image also features screen wallpaper of the PHAA logo.

PHAA Life Member Christina Pollard on four decades of being curious

Associate Professor Christina Pollard (left, with PHAA President, Adjunct Professor Tarun Weeramanthri), was awarded Life Membership of the PHAA recently…

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Education key to breaking barriers and empowerment

Raquel de Brito, Curtin Commons As India’s extreme gender disparities prevailed around her, a young Jaya Dantas buried herself in her studies…

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Branches and SIGs, Branches/SIGs, international health, social determinants of health
Two headshots with 2x Public Health Association of Australia logos separating them. Image on left: Alanna Sincovich headshot, text in bottom right corner says 'Alanna Sincovich'. Image on right: headshot of Elisa Rivera. Text in bottom right corner of image: 'Elise Rivera'.

Reflections on the Population Health Congress 2022

Alanna Sincovich and Elise Rivera – PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group (SIG) In the third and final…

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“A Plea for Inclusion” in an Australian Centre(s) for Disease Control

Martyn Jeggo on behalf of the former Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) Group.   The present government has committed to the…

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CDC Corner, CDPC Corner, one health
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How can we better understand and manage the effects of long COVID?

BF, current PHAA Intern As COVID-19 isolation requirements come to an end across Australia, experts warn the risk of developing…

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Brahm Marjadi, left, accepts an award from PHAA President, Tarun Weeramanthri, right.

It’s about the ‘ah ha’ moments, says PHAA Mentor of the Year

This is the first in our series profiling winners of the PHAA Awards for 2022.    Brahm Marjadi was named…

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 13 October 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations…

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Public Health Association of Australia logo. Icon of badge with three cogs inside it. Text: 'An Australian Centre for Disease Control. CDC Corner'.

Centre for Disease Control seen as key for tackling COVID and climate change

Introduction by Croakey: Last week’s decision by National Cabinet to end mandatory COVID-19 isolation and pandemic payments has sparked strong…

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Three images, left to right: Headshot of Dr Kim Jose, with caption stating name. Selfie picture of Dr Anna Nicholson with a dog, caption stating Anna's name. Headshot of Dr Patrick Harris next to waterfall, caption stating name.

Three current or former PHAA Branch Presidents reflect on successes and challenges

Introduction by PHAA National Office Are you a public health professional looking to take on a leadership role at an…

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Left picture: aerial view of outback town under blue sky during daytime. Right picture: Gloved hand holding vial.

Keeping Pathology Testing in First Nations Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Isabelle Haklar and Tamika Regnier, Flinders University International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing For some rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres…

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Leveraging COVID-19 disruptions to reorient governmental systems toward health equity

Michelle Morgan, PHAA member, Healthy Communities Officer at the Tasmanian Department of Health, and PhD candidate at the University of…

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 6 October 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations…

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a reimagined street, blocked off from traffic. It has trees, and kids running around.

Cars have taken over our neighbourhoods. Kid-friendly superblocks are a way for residents to reclaim their streets

Matthew Mclaughlin, The University of Western Australia; Hayley Christian, The University of Western Australia; Jasper Schipperijn, University of Southern Denmark,…

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Active travel, child and youth health, road safety
A glass ashtray full of used cigarette buts.

‘Dispelling the smoke to reflect the mirror’: the time is now to eliminate tobacco related harms

Helen Tran, PHAA Intern A recently published commentary by Maddox et al in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of…

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, ACCHOs, New Zealand, nicotine, tobacco control
Five photos of the PHAA Award Winners from left to right: Corina Darkie, A/Prof Sophie Dwyer, Dr Joanne Flavel, A/Prof Brahm Marjadi, and A/Prof Christina Pollard

High achievers honoured with 2022 PHAA Awards

From L-R: Corina Darkie, A/Prof Sophie Dwyer, Dr Joanne Flavel, A/Prof Brahm Marjadi, A/Prof Christina Pollard. Helen Tran and BF,…

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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…

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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…

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Logos of: Public Health Association of Australia, Australian Health Promotion Association, Australasian Epidemiological Association, Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Text: 'Population Health Congress 2022. Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 September 2022. Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia. Hybrid Congress. www.pophealthcongress.com #PopCongress2022

‘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…

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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.…

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