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Tag: child and youth health

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On World No Tobacco Day, read an expert’s perspective on e-cigarettes

Editor’s note: Today, Wednesday 31 May, marks World No Tobacco Day. Yesterday, Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis spoke before the Health … More

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‘An important step forward’: If passed, a new ACT Bill will help protect the human rights of intersex children

PHAA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Interest Group On March 22, 2023, the ACT government introduced the Variation in Sex … More

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Vital for human survival: trees

Dr Rosalie Schultz, PHAA Environment and Ecology Special Interest Group member   “Imagine if trees gave off Wifi signals. We … More

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child and youth health, Climate change, ecology and environment
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How can I help my teen quit vaping?

Michelle Jongenelis, The University of Melbourne You’re driving your teen home from school when they open up to you about … More

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My kids are behind with their vaccines. How do they catch up?

Holly Seale, UNSW Sydney; Abela Mahimbo, University of Technology Sydney, and Jane E Frawley, University of Technology Sydney The vast … More

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child and youth health, immunisation, vaccination
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Prioritising Adolescent Health: Working with Young People to Build a Healthier and More Inclusive Future

By Allyson Todd, Rebecca Raeside and Dr Stephanie Partridge, from the Engagement and Co-design Research Hub at The University of … More

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child and youth health, young people
Image L-R: Hon Brad Hazzard MP, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, Cate Faehrmann MLC, A/Prof Kate McBride, Victoria Davidson, Ryan Park MP, and Prof Annemarie Hennessy.

NSW politicians and candidate debate public health issues at PHAA NSW event

Image L-R: Hon Brad Hazzard MP, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, Cate Faehrmann MLC, A/Prof Kate McBride, Victoria Davidson, Ryan Park … More

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My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’

  Joshua Trigg, Flinders University and Billie Bonevski, Flinders University You’ve dropped your daughter off at her friend’s house and … More

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Children at greater risk of harm online if industry-drafted safety standards adopted

  Dr Fiona Robards, PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group Co-Convenor Children should be shielded from online harms … More

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child and youth health, commercial determinants of health, online safety
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Successes and challenges related to ending the HIV pandemic

Nwogo. I.Ekeji, Ph.D., MPH, PHAA member Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has thus far infected over 79.3 million people globally, leaving … More

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AIDS, child and youth health, Health equity, international health
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Locking up kids has serious mental health impacts and contributes to further reoffending

Summer May Finlay, University of Wollongong; Ee Pin Chang, The University of Western Australia; Jemma Collova, The University of Western … More

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child and youth health, Indigenous health, justice health
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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 … More

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child and youth health, education, poverty, 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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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, … More

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Active travel, child and youth health, road safety
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 … More

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Australian Centre for Disease Control, child and youth health, e-cigarettes, Governance
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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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, child and youth health
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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

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child and youth health, oral health, Prevention
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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

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child and youth health, food and nutrition, obesity
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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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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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Active travel, Branches/SIGs, child and youth health, exercise, public health workforce
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As Netball Australia eyes betting sponsorship, women and girls are at increased risk of gambling harm

Samantha Thomas, Deakin University; Hannah Pitt, Deakin University, and Simone McCarthy, Deakin University Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan said last … More

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child and youth health, gambling, Health promotion, Women's health
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First Nations mothers are more likely to die during childbirth. More First Nations midwives could close this gap

Pamela McCalman, La Trobe University; Catherine Chamberlain, The University of Melbourne, and Machellee Kosiak, Australian Catholic University While Australia is … More

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child and youth health, Indigenous health, maternal health, public health workforce
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Advocating for protection against unethical marketing of unhealthy products

PHAA Intern Allyson Todd, University of Sydney The unethical marketing of unhealthy products is an increasing concern within the digital … More

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Alcohol, child and youth health, Chronic disease, food and nutrition
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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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‘We need you’: Prof Helen Marshall AM joins call for more public health workers

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction Today, we continue our profile series, celebrating public health experts who’ve been recognised in the … More

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