Public Health Association of Australia

Ahead of the Federal Election, the PHAA Northern Territory Branch is hosting a Forum for the candidates running for the seat of Solomon to share their positions on #PreventiveHealth policy. This free event is a great opportunity for the community to seek answers from their candidates on the preventive health issues that matter to them. All people with an interest or curiosity in #PublicHealth are welcome! Use the QR code below to register your place now. James Smith Luke Gosling OAM MP Lisa Bayliss

Public health is largely absent from the election commitments made by the two major political parties.  We published our Election Scorecard today, rating the commitments made by the Australian Labor Party, Liberal National Party Coalition, and the Greens against seven priorities put forward by public health experts.  Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin, CEO, Public Health Association of Australia says that while both major political parties have made significant health promises, the election campaign is missing the mark when it comes to Australians’ health.  “Our Election Scorecard shows that there is one clear difference between the two parties when it comes to their position on plans for Australia’s Centre for Disease Control.  “But what neither party seems to be talking about is how we are going to reduce the pressure on the health system and keep more Australians out of our already strained hospitals and doctors’ waiting rooms.  “National expenditure on health is growing rapidly and now sits at around $250 billion a year – but alarmingly, only around three percent of that spending goes to initiatives that are going to stop Australians from getting sick in the first place." We are urging Federal Election candidates to commit to initiatives that will keep Australians well. Read the scorecard analysis: https://lnkd.in/gsh_KwcK Media release: https://lnkd.in/gzFA-xw4

📢 We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team! Based in Canberra or remotely, the Communications Officer role is perfect for a suitably qualified professional who is enthusiastic about #PublicHealth and communicating about issues that matter. Working across traditional media, social media, our blog, newsletters, and events, this full-time role supports PHAA's mission to amplify public health priorities to policymakers and the public. Find out more and apply via EthicalJobs: https://lnkd.in/gjzdRtYh

Public health experts are calling for the next Federal Government to stop junk food ads targeting children, after new research showed that the issue is a concern for 85% of caregivers. The new study of almost 4000 adults, led by Deakin University and published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, showed that there was a high level of support amongst Australian adults for Government initiatives that would help protect children from unhealthy food marketing. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gepCe9mk Media release: https://lnkd.in/gErzJEKg Clara Gómez Donoso, Bridget Kelly, Florentine Martino, Adrian Cameron, Ana Paula C. Richter, Gary Sacks, Lana Vanderlee, Kathryn Backholer,Christine White, David Hammond, Jane Martin, Food for Health Alliance, Institute for Health Transformation, Terry Slevin

We're calling on the next Australian Government to take sustained steps to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in Australia. We want to see: 💰 Investment in #Prevention 🥼 An Australian Centre for Disease Control 🍎 Action on obesity 🤝 Investment in First Nations people's health 🌳 Action on #ClimateChange 🪥 #DentalCare in Medicare 🎰 Gambling reforms Ahead of the Federal Election, we're pressing all contesting parties and candidates to make clear their position on these priorities. We're also asking all Australians to consider #PublicHealth when they cast their ballots. To find out more about our election priorities, read our Federal Election explainer series: https://lnkd.in/gjRuyaZp #VoteForPublicHealth #FederalElection2025

We see a future where the environment and our communities are healthy and thriving. But this future is only possible if the next Australian Government acts boldly to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year on record and the past ten years have all seen record-breaking high temperatures. Decades of Australian Government inaction on emissions reduction has caused a dual crisis for governments and communities to respond to. Ahead of the federal election, we're calling on all political parties to commit to reducing fossil fuel reliance, and make a plan to adapt homes, health systems, public infrastructure, and food systems for the challenges of a changing climate. Read more by PHAA Policy Officer, Lily Pratt: https://lnkd.in/gpmtDgGX #VoteForPublicHealth #ClimateAction

Join us tonight, April 7, at 6:30PM AEST for a thought-provoking discussion on decolonising #PublicHealth. In celebration of #GlobalPublicHealthWeek, hosted by the World Federation of Public Health Associations, PHAA's Students and Young Professionals in Public Health Group & CAPHIA - Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia are jointly hosting this webinar to explore how we can create an equitable global health landscape. 🌏 Don't miss this exciting conversation with our expert panelists. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtw2-b9W

In the 1970s and 80s, Australia created Medicare – one of the world’s best national health insurance schemes. The Medicare scheme ensures all Australians can access affordable medical care, creating a more equitable, socially cohesive, and productive nation. Contrast Medicare with health insurance in the United States, for example, where countless individuals and families experience hardship and even bankruptcy when health emergencies strike. That doesn’t happen in Australia. But at the creation of Medicare, one key section of health prevention and treatment was left out: dental and oral care. We think it's time to change that. https://lnkd.in/g8AUTMUb Malcolm Baalman #OralHealth #VoteForPublicHealth

In Case You Missed It: Bridie Osman PhD from The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use chatted to ABC Radio National this week, discussing research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health that showed almost 1 in 2 Aussie teens are living with #ChronicDisease or developmental conditions. Bridie also speaks on the overlap between mental health & unhealthy lifestyles. 🎧👂Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gj8Z7tn3 📖 Paper here: https://lnkd.in/g8tpQV39 Authors: Bridie Osman PhD, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Devine, Louise Thornton, Felice Jacka OAM, Maree Teesson AC

Are you interested in decolonising #PublicHealth? Join this Global Public Health Week webinar on 7 April to explore what decolonisation in public health means in the Australian context. Open to all students, graduates, academics and public health professionals, the webinar will be co-hosted by PHAA's Students and Young Professionals in Public Health group and CAPHIA - Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia, and feature three knowledgeable panelists. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtw2-b9W World Federation of Public Health Associations