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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 7 July 2022

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

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A discussion with Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly on the proposed Australian CDC

PHAA Last week, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Paul Kelly was kind enough to participate in an ‘Ask the … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 30 June 2022

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

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 23 June 2022

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

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 16 June 2022

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

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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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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 9 June 2022

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

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What’s taking the biggest toll on our mental health? Disconnection, financial stress and long waits for care

Marlee Bower, University of Sydney; Maree Teesson, University of Sydney, and Scarlett Smout, University of Sydney The new Labor government … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 2 June 2022

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

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No butts about stopping tobacco damaging the environment

On this World No Tobacco Day, we remember another victim of the tobacco industry – the environment Dr Michelle I … More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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