Tag: young people
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Nikhil Kumar on bridging the gap between uni and the real-world
While initially daunting, the transition straight from university life to the dynamic world of public health at PHAA was filled with invaluable lessons and experiences. I joined the Association as an intern in January, after completing a Master of Public Health at the end of 2023. I was most surprised…
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Joshua Karras on becoming a young leader in Public Health
Joshua Karras, PHAA NSW Branch I’m grateful to the PHAA team for inviting me to share some thoughts on my journey as an early career Public Health Scientist and how my co-curricular activities have shaped the emerging professional I am today. I do note my discomfort at completing such a…
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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 Sydney The theme for this year’s International Adolescent Health Week #IAHW23 (19-25 March) is working with and for young people to build a healthier and more inclusive future. Adolescents are…
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Do we owe our kids an apology this World Children’s Day?
Jeremy Lasek and Dr Fiona Robards – PHAA Tomorrow, 20 November, we ‘celebrate’ the United Nations’ World Children’s Day. Or should we? As tens of millions of children and young people are hindered daily by conflict and war, poverty, the ongoing pandemic, and a climate crisis which the ‘grown ups’…