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Warren Snowdon headshot. Picture of the Lingiari federal electorate.

Long-serving MP Warren Snowdon retires

Malcolm Baalman, PHAA As happens at every federal election, several long-serving Members of Parliament have retired. Two in particular have … More

Health equity, Indigenous health, political economy of health, Public Health
Reconciliation Australia logo top right. Picture of many people standing, walking, sitting. Text: 'Be Brave. Make Change. National Reconciliation Week 2022. 27 May - 3 June. #NRW2022.'

55 years since the 1967 Referendum, what’s changed?

Malcolm Baalman, PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser Today is the 55th anniversary since Australians voted in the 1967 Referendum … More

Health equity, Indigenous health, political economy of health, Public Health
House of Representatives room at Australian Government Parliament House

Pandemic-era Health Minister Greg Hunt retires

Malcolm Baalman, PHAA As happens at every federal election, several long-serving Members of Parliament have retired. Two in particular have … More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Governance, political economy of health, Public Health
close up photo of the coronavirus

The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 26 May 2022

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

Coronavirus, COVID-19, global health, Public Health, The CODE, vaccination
Text: 'Preventive Health Conference 2022. Accelerating action. Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 May 2022. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, QLD. Hybrid conference. www.prevention2022.com | #Prevention2022' Logo of Public Health Association of Australia. Picture of Annabelle Whitehead-Broad, with text at bottom of picture, 'Annabelle Whitehead-Broad'

Public health student Annabelle Whitehead-Broad on the invaluable experience of attending the Preventive Health Conference 2022

Annabelle Whitehead-Broad As a Bachelor of Public Health student, walking into the Preventive Health Conference 2022 made me nervous. This … More

Health equity, Public Health, public health workforce
close up photo of the coronavirus

The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 19 May 2022

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

Coronavirus, COVID-19, global health, Public Health, The CODE, vaccination
The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals, setbacks, and COVID-19

Fran Baum1, Lauren Paremoer2, Joanne Flavel1, Connie Musolino1, Ron Labonte3 1Stretton Health Equity, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. 2Department of … More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, global health, Health equity, Public Health
Image says Vote for Public Health, prevention and tobacco control, voteforpublichealth.com. It also features three vectors of a plant with a dollar sign, a no-smoking image, and a no vaping image.

An election campaign bereft of prevention efforts that could save lives: Daube

Emeritus Professor Mike Daube AO, PHAA President (2007-2010) Another day, another election spending announcement. Both major parties are promising funding … More

2022 Federal Election, Prevention, Public Health, tobacco control
Flutracking logo

How we built FluTracking

Craig Dalton and Sandra Carlson FluTracking is an online weekly survey of respiratory symptoms that has tracked influenza from 2006 … More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, influenza, Public Health, public health workforce
Prevention United logo. Dr Stephen Carbone headshot

Will the 2022 Victorian Budget solve the mental health crisis?

Stephen Carbone, Prevention United The recent Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System uncovered a system in crisis. In its … More

Mental Health, preventive health, Public Health
Fruit and vegetables in baskets next to scales.

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

Chronic disease, COVID-19, preventive health, Public Health
Two people use a large toothbrush and model of human teeth to practice brushing their teeth.

Universal access to oral healthcare needs national leadership

Tan Nguyen and Associate Professor Amit Arora, Co-convenors, PHAA Oral Health Special Interest Group and Linda Doherty, Croakey Introduction by … More

2022 Federal Election, oral health, Public Health
Dr Liz Hanna with yellow sign that reads: 'Climate Action Now'.

Australia fails adaption to climate change

Honorary Associate Professor Liz Hanna Australia’s abject failure to mitigate or adapt to climate change was a key topic at … More

climate action, ecology and environment, Governance, Public Health
Red jelly candy

Ultra-processed foods are trashing our health – and the planet

Kim Anastasiou, Deakin University; Mark Lawrence, Deakin University; Michalis Hadjikakou, Deakin University, and Phillip Baker, Deakin University Our world is … More

ecology and environment, food and nutrition, Public Health
Image features logo of the Australian Government and the words "Budget 2022-23."

An opportunity squandered: Budget 2022 fails to invest in lauded National Preventive Health Strategy

Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO   What if Australia invested in Preventive Health? A reflection on the 2022 Budget If … More

2022 Federal Election, Budget 2022-23, National Preventive Health Strategy, Public Health
The legs of the flag pole and flag on top of Australian Parliament House.

Sick governance risks all our health

Malcolm Baalman – PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser We saw a disappointing Budget this week, with virtually no new … More

2022 Federal Election, Budget 2022-23, lobbying, Prevention, Public Health
Half empty shelves in supermarket. Bottom right corner of picture is text: 'Image credit: Christina Pollard.'

Fighting for food regulation reform and social mobilisation for wicked problems: Food Futures Conference 2022

PHAA Featuring international food and nutrition experts, and prominent Australian public figures, the final day of the Food Futures Conference … More

food and nutrition, Food Futures, Health equity, Public Health
Empty shelves in a fridge in a supermarket in Perth, and a sign urging people socially distance. Taken by Christina Pollard

Corporate power, dietary guidelines and ultra-processed food on the menu at Food Futures 2022

Christina Pollard, Melanie Parker, and Food Futures Conference Advisory Committee Over 170 delegates attended the Food Futures Conference 2022, held … More

food and nutrition, Food Futures, Public Health
Public Health Association of Australia logo. Cartoon of two people smiling. Text: 'National Mentoring Program 2022. A mentee experience.' Email icon with 'sypph@phaa.net.au' written next to it. Twitter icon with '@PHAA_SYPPH' written next to it.

Chelsea Riviere, on being a 2021 National Mentoring Program mentee, and working on a South Pacific project

Students & Young Professionals Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine-month mentoring program unites experienced public health professionals (mentors) with early … More

Health equity, Public Health, public health workforce
Rosa Billi PSM headshot. Background includes Public Health Association of Australia logos. Text right bottom corner: Rosa Billi PSM.

Recently recognised by the Governor-General, gambling harm research and evaluation manager Rosa Billi PSM recounts public health career

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA The PHAA today wraps up our series recognising some of public health’s highest achievers who’ve been … More

gambling, Public Health, public health workforce
mother carrying baby

Survey reveals new Aussie mums are tired but generally coping okay during pandemic peaks

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA COVID-19 seems to have thrown everything at us. In Australia, this includes both ‘baby busts’ and … More

Coronavirus, maternal health, Public Health, Women's health
Public Health Association of Australia logo. Cartoon of two people smiling. Text: 'National Mentoring Program 2022. A mentee experience.' Email icon with 'sypph@phaa.net.au' written next to it. Twitter icon with '@PHAA_SYPPH' written next to it.

A mentee’s experience: Serena Booy on being part of the 2021 National Mentoring Program

Students & Young Professionals Committee – PHAA The PHAA’s nine month mentoring program unites experienced public health professionals (mentors) with … More

complementary medicine, Public Health, public health workforce
Professor Julie Byles AO headshot. Text upper right corner says Professor Julie Byles AO.

‘One of the pandemics we haven’t talked about is the pandemic of ageism,’ says Prof Julie Byles AO

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction We continue our series celebrating the achievements of leading lights in Australia’s public health networks … More

Public Health, public health workforce, Women's health
Person in red dress about to cut into a cake sitting on table. Candles and plastic Christmas tree cutout also resting on table.

ANZJPH study highlights festive season risk hazards, or ‘Chrishaps’

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA By now, most are ‘back at work’ (physically or remotely) and we can look back at … More

Coronavirus, Injury prevention, Public Health
People protest against the military coup (9 Feb 2021, Hpa-An, Kayin State, Myanmar.

Australia and the international community must respond to the brutality of Myanmar’s Junta

Raymond Tint Way and Paul A. Komesaroff Over the last year the world has watched in horror as the Myanmar … More

Myanmar, Public Health, war
Text: Ensuring a healthier South Australia for years to come. South Australian Public Health Consortium. 2022 State Election Virtual Forum.' The logo of Australian Health Promotion Association, Public Health Association of Australia, and South Australian Council of Social Service.

South Australian Public Health Consortium State Election Forum: A summary

Melanie Parker, Mary Brushe and Professor Jacquie Bowden – PHAA Almost 100 people joined the South Australian Public Health Consortium‘s … More

Governance, political economy of health, Public Health
woman in teal shirt wearing mask

Frontline health workers share their concerns and impact of the pandemic’s first wave

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA They’ve been described as the ‘true heroes’ of the pandemic, Australia’s frontline healthcare workers who’ve put … More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Public Health
Composite image shows a vector depicting a a graph, upward arrow and a dollar symbol. Beside this vector is a screenshot of the cover of the 2022-23 Budget Submission.

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

Budget 2022-23, Chronic disease, Governance, Public Health, public health funding
Fruit and vegetables background. Text: 'Nutrition for Older Australians. Pre-Budget Submission. Brought to you by.... Nutrition for Older Australians Alliance (NOAA).'

How do we improve the nutrition of older Australians?

Kate Thiele – Meals on Wheels Australia & Melanie Parker – PHAA Introduction As people move through life, nutrition requirements change. … More

Budget 2022-23, food and nutrition, Public Health
Public Health Association of Australia logo

Why PHAA is strengthening its Internship Program in 2022 and beyond…

Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO As an Organisation committed to building the public health workforce, one of our … More

Public Health, public health workforce

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