Tag: health communication
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How to communicate public health research
PHAA Communications have recently launched a member-only public health communications guide. Find it here. Communication is essential to public health. Recall some of the most effective public health campaigns in Australian history – Slip, Slop, Slap, or anti-smoking ads – these are excellent examples of how communication can help us…
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Health literacy in the too much information age
Jasmine Lykissas Want to know what to eat to lose weight, how to exercise to maintain bone density, or why your mental health takes a dive in the winter? You can find your answers on the internet – probably too many answers. A simple search for “sleep and health” returns…
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We need new tools in public health, says Dr Joe Smyser
PHAA Health communication plays a vital role in reducing misinformation and influencing health behaviours, like vaccine uptake. The Communicable Diseases and Immunisation Conference, to be held in Brisbane/Meanjin on 11 – 13 June, is an opportunity for delegates to learn new ways of managing misinformation in disease control efforts. Dr…
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COVID-19 vaccine campaigns: the art of health communication
Terry Slevin When it comes to COVID19 vaccine hesitancy, the discussion, debate and media reporting over the past fortnight or so is worrying, particularly for those in the public health community who have been monitoring the pandemic closely from the start. One of Australia’s leading experts in this area, PHAA…
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Government’s COVID-19 vaccine information campaign an opportunity to provide clearer messages and give community confidence
Public Health Association Australia Late last month the Australian Government launched its $23.9 million public information campaign to encourage Australians to get a COVID-19 vaccination when they become available later this month. The multi-media campaign aims to keep Australians fully informed and up to date about the safety and effectiveness…
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Addressing weight stigma in public health practice
Kristy Law and Dr Claire Pulker It’s time to change the way we talk about obesity. As public health professionals we know there is no single or simple solution to obesity. It is a chronic relapsing condition that is influenced by more than 100 different factors, and most of these…
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Health communication for policy change and better patient care
Australian Public Health Conference 2020 Plenary Session 5 – Health Communication Keynote speakers: Danielle Wood, Chief Health Officer, Grattan Institute – Moving the big rocks: using evidence to influence policy Tricia Malowney OAM, President, Women with Disabilities Australia – Women with disabilities and health information – Ableism at work Today’s…