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Tag: Chronic disease

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Can social media help people living with Endometriosis during Awareness Month?

Lauren Goodwin, PHAA Member Wednesday 1 March marks the start of Endometriosis Awareness Month, dedicated to amplifying the voices of … More

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Chronic disease, Endometriosis, Health promotion
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Creating systems of leadership in prevention research

Dr Melanie Pescud The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre’s systems case studies project explores how researcher leadership practices can boost the … More

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Chronic disease, Prevention, public health workforce, systems
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Public health research highlighted during NAIDOC Week

Dr Michelle Kennedy and Dr Leanne Coombe PHAA celebrates this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, as outlined on the official NAIDOC … More

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Chronic disease, COVID-19, Indigenous health, Mental Health
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Why Australia needs a National Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC)

OzSAGE Independent Expert Panel OzSAGE has convened an independent expert panel to produce a report on an Australian Centre for Disease … More

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CDC Corner, CDPC Corner, Chronic disease, Coronavirus, Governance, Prevention
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Questions of scope and governance: A northern Queensland perspective on the proposed Centre for Disease Control

Stephanie Topp1, Alexandra Edelman1, Sue Devine1, Tammy Allen1, Paul Horwood1, Julie Mudd2, Emma McBryde3, Jeff Warner1 College of Public Health, … More

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CDC Corner, CDPC Corner, Chronic disease, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Governance, Prevention
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The key to our future: increased investment in prevention

Allyson Todd, former PHAA intern, University of Sydney It is well known that investing in preventative health is necessary to … More

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Chronic disease, COVID-19, preventive health, Public Health
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Rural Health Mythbusters

Author’s note [1] Kristen Glenister, Claire Quilliam, Olivia Mitchell, Lucinda Aberdeen, Carol Reid, Brahmaputra Marjadi. In Australia, approximately one third … More

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Chronic disease, Health equity, rural health
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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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Before hitting the brakes on unhealthy products, let’s take our foot off the accelerator

Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin, CEO PHAA This post is the fourth in our series of articles exploring the PHAA’s 2022-23 … More

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Budget 2022-23, Chronic disease, Governance, Public Health, public health funding
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Creating Change: A Systems Change Framework to Drive Action on Chronic Disease

Dr Melanie Pescud, The Australian National University, and Professor Lucie Rychetnik, The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre   The Difficulties of … More

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Chronic disease, Prevention, Public Health, research
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Collaborating to take an active role to improve heart failure: Heart Foundation and NPS MedicineWise

Brooke Atkins & Amanda Buttery, National Heart Foundation of Australia PHAA’s Note: This article does not constitute medical advice. If … More

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Chronic disease, Public Health, public health education
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Significant steps towards a healthier Australia: The 2021-2030 National Preventive Health Strategy

Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO Today marks a ‘red letter day’ for the health of our nation. At least it … More

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  • My kids are behind with their vaccines. How do they catch up? March 29, 2023
    Holly Seale, UNSW Sydney; Abela Mahimbo, University of Technology Sydney, and Jane E Frawley, University of Technology Sydney The vast … More The post My kids are behind with their vaccines. How do they catch up? appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Ending the political influence of unhealthy industries March 21, 2023
    By PHAA intern Ellie Hickey Andrew Wilkie, Independent member for Clark (formerly known as Denison), has been elected to federal … More The post Ending the political influence of unhealthy industries appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Prioritising Adolescent Health: Working with Young People to Build a Healthier and More Inclusive Future March 17, 2023
    By Allyson Todd, Rebecca Raeside and Dr Stephanie Partridge, from the Engagement and Co-design Research Hub at The University of … More The post Prioritising Adolescent Health: Working with Young People to Build a Healthier and More Inclusive Future appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Australia has a long way to go to achieve health equity for LGBTQIA+ people, conference told March 15, 2023
    Elspeth Hickey, PHAA Intern This March saw the largest LGBTQIA+ conference in the southern hemisphere take place on the Eora … More The post Australia has a long way to go to achieve health equity for LGBTQIA+ people, conference told appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • ‘Definitely apply’: Former physiotherapist Roger Lay on career transition & the National Mentoring Program March 13, 2023
     Students and Young Professionals in Public Health (SYPPH) Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine month mentoring program aims to unite … More The post ‘Definitely apply’: Former physiotherapist Roger Lay on career transition & the National Mentoring Program appeared first on Intouch Public Health.

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