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Professor Jaya Dantas standing, facing camera and smiling, in front of grassed area and building.

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 … More

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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 … More

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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, … More

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Screenshot of most of front page of new report, with report title which reads: 'Public health in Victoria: Ten successes to guide a healthier future.' Overhead shot of many people standing in shape of heart, with icons of the top 10 successes inside the heart. Public Health Association of Australia Victoria Branch logo.

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

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Headshot of Melody Taba and Rebecca Burrell, with captions next to each headshot which say the names of each. Two x logo of Public Health Association of Australia.

Two reflections on the 2022 Communicable Diseases and Immunisation Conference (CDIC)

Melody Taba and Rebecca Burrell – PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group (SIG) In the second edition of … More

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Headshot of Dr Matthew 'Tepi' Mclaughlin. Caption bottom right corner of headshot says 'Dr Matthew 'Tepi' Mclaughlin'. Background of PHAA logos.

Dr Matthew ‘Tepi’ Mclaughlin talks physical activity and Prevention 2022

Dr. Matthew ‘Tepi’ Mclaughlin and Mary Brushe In 2022 the PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group awarded several … More

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Dr Joanne Flavel and Dr Kristen Glenister in separate images. 2x Public Health Association of Australia logo in between the two images.

Dr Joanne Flavel and Dr Kristen Glenister bring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expertise to co-convenor roles

PHAA As part of our 2022 Q&A blog series on new PHAA Special Interest Group (SIG) convenors, we spoke to … More

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Irrigation field. Blue sky in background.

Early Career Researchers showcase the future of food research

Courtney Thompson, Kevin Mao, Shayal Prasad, Sarah Gandolfo, Alexandra Procter – Students and Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) committee. … More

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Dr Fiona Robards headshot. Multiple Public Health Association of Australia logos.

Q&A: Dr Fiona Robards on her role as Child and Youth Health SIG Co-Convenor

PHAA As part of a Q&A blog series on new 2022 PHAA SIG convenors, we spoke to Dr Fiona Robards, … More

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Dr Abela Mahimbo brings expertise in refugee and migrant health to Women’s Health Special Interest Group Co-Convenor role

PHAA The PHAA Women’s Health Special Interest Group (SIG) has been previously led by women’s public health experts including Professor … More

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A Q&A with Dr Amie Steel, one of two new Women’s Health Special Interest Group Co-Convenors

PHAA The PHAA Women’s Health Special Interest Group (SIG) has historically been one of our most active SIGs, with past … More

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  • The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia January 24, 2023
    Melanie Parker, PHAA Note: Article updated on 26/01/2023 to correct first table, sixth paragraph, and fourth-last paragraph.   After experts … More The post The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’ January 23, 2023
      Joshua Trigg, Flinders University and Billie Bonevski, Flinders University You’ve dropped your daughter off at her friend’s house and … More The post My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’ appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Children at greater risk of harm online if industry-drafted safety standards adopted January 18, 2023
      Dr Fiona Robards, PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group Co-Convenor Children should be shielded from online harms … More The post Children at greater risk of harm online if industry-drafted safety standards adopted appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Successes and challenges related to ending the HIV pandemic January 12, 2023
    Nwogo. I.Ekeji, Ph.D., MPH, PHAA member Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has thus far infected over 79.3 million people globally, leaving … More The post Successes and challenges related to ending the HIV pandemic appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • ‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water January 11, 2023
    Amy Peden, UNSW Sydney and Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning … More The post ‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water appeared first on Intouch Public Health.

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