PHAA calls for smarter, sustained investment & bold policy to protect health, not industry profits. This includes stronger food industry regulation that contributes to diabetes! 🔗 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News... #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesLife #PHAA

Today is #Worlddiabetesday! Did you know that 215 million adults are living with diabetes in our Western Pacific region? That's more than any other region. Join the regional group of experts tackling this issue next Aug 2026 🔗 www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/registr...

This Movember, let's change men's health Stats: 2.4M prostate cancer cases expected by 2040 Testicular cancer diagnoses doubled since 1990 Men are 2x more likely to die by suicide This November: Grow a moustache Move 60km for the 60 men lost to suicide every hour Join events:au.movember.com/events

Join us in welcoming Dr Myat Myat Thein to the Health Promotion Special Interest Group (HP SIG) Committee of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA). Learn more about PHAA’s HPSIG: phaa.net.au/Web/Web/Abou... #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion #PHAA #PublicHealthAustralia

☀️Summer is Coming Exposure to UV radiation causes over 95% of skin cancers. In Australia, 2 in 3 people will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before age 70. In 2024, there were 18,964 new melanoma cases diagnosed and 1,340 deaths in Australia. Shared by Myat Myat Thein

The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2025 Sep 2025 | Auckland Over 2 days, leaders from NZ engaged with evidence based frameworks, strategic tools, and innovative applications of the Universal Wellbeing Model & Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool

🌍 World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day 2025 Theme: Collaborative Knowledge Communication Have you ever shared a story that helped someone make a better decision — about their health, family, or community? That’s collaborative knowledge communication. - Shared by Adelaide Chiang

Global Tobacco Use Falling — But Not Fast Enough Tobacco use dropped from 33.1% (2000) to 19.5% (2024), projected to be 19.2% by 2025 — just short of the 30% reduction target. Women met the goal early; men’s use remains 32%. 🔗 www.who.int/publications... Shared by: @drazizrahman.bsky.social

📢 We are seeking new Editors! EOIs sought from experts in: 👉Indigenous health 👉Environmental health 👉Infectious disease 👉Chronic disease prevention 👉First Nations research methods 👉Evidence synthesis & systematic reviews 👉Quantitative methods More: www.phaa.net.au/common/Uploa... #PublicHealth

🚭 Tobacco Licensing Enforcement in NSW NSW has enforced Tobacco licensing for retailers, with potential penalties to be imposed for those involved in non-licensed sales of tobacco products. 🔗 tinyurl.com/53xj8vuu - Shared by @shariqalikhan.bsky.social

Every day, 58 people in Australia will be diagnosed with breast cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month - a time to focus on support for patients, and the importance of early detection in saving lives.

Breaking the sitting cycle! With so much time spent at the desk, it’s easy to forget how much our bodies need movement. The Australian Physical Activity Guideline recommends for adults (18 to 64 years): 🚶‍♂️ 150–300 mins of moderate activity, or 🏋️ 75–150 mins vigorous activity/wk

🚦 Road Safety in Australia Australia saw more road traffic injuries & deaths in early 2025 vs 2024. 🚎 Unfortunately, not all contributing factors are known to the authorities. - Shared by HPSIG member Babatunde Balogun

National Drowning Report 2025 Reports Alarming Rise in Fatal Drownings Australia has recorded 357 drowning deaths in the past year — the highest ever, marking a 27% increase over the 10-year average. Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/4tpd495y Shared by Hannah Graefe (née Calverley)

Indigenous Ethical Governance: Barriers and Approaches By Dr Nazmul Huda Ethical research with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities faces: 🔹Complex & time consuming approvals 🔹Uneven ethics committee coverage 🔹Resource constraints ⬇️ Read more for solutions

📢 HPSIG Committee Nominations Are NOW OPEN We are calling for nominations for the 2025–26 Health Promotion SIG Committee. If you are interested in contributing to the leadership and direction of the SIG, we encourage you to nominate. #HealthPromotion #PHAA More details 👇‬

📢 Health Promotion SIG Annual General Meeting (AGM) We are pleased to invite members to the Health Promotion SIG Annual General Meeting (AGM) on: 🗓 Thursday, 25th September 2025 🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM AEST 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register NOW for the AGM: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

This #BullyingNoWay Week (11–15 Aug), prevention means more than reacting. It’s about building systems where bullying is less likely to happen at all. Theme: Be bold. Be kind. Speak up. Let’s make prevention part of culture, policy & everyday practice.

What makes a world-class workplace wellbeing system? 🌱 Freedom Wellbeing Institute shares 10 key features, from evidence-based strategy to leadership buy-in & real accountability. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/VlUbeZDeeqc Follow Freedom Wellbeing Institute for more: www.linkedin.com/company/free...

Registration is now open for the Australian Public Health Conference 2025! Join public health leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to engage in strengthening networks and drive action. 📅 16–18 September 2025 📍 Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, Dharawal Country, NSW 🔗 www.austph2025.com

📈 Early-onset #cancers (under 50) are rising sharply in Australia—esp. bowel, breast, thyroid & uterine cancers. Drivers may include #obesity, #diet, gut microbiome shifts & early-life exposures. 🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07... #publichealth #healthpromotion #cancer

Flu is not just a bad cold. It's serious—and preventable! 💉Get your flu shot this year to protect yourself, your mob, and your community. Especially if you're 65+, pregnant, living with a chronic illness, or First Nations. - shared by our HPSIG member Huma Abdi

Australia has success stories in #tobaccocontrol. While the supply of #vaping is under strict legislative control, similar measure is lacking for #cigarette supply.

Patients often seek guidance and support from their doctors in their efforts to quit #smoking. However, this essential assistance is undermined when health professionals themselves engage in smoking. Read findings on smoking behaviours of Australian GPs here: lnkd.in/gNpWGQiJ #publichealth

📣 #PHAA members, #PolicyReview Cycle 2025 is now open! lnkd.in/gCZXCe_p There is still time to provide feedback on policies in review by tomorrow, 1st July.   This year, there are over 30 position statements for review. There is bound to be something you are passionate about on the list!

This week is #RefugeeWeek2025 (16–22 June) ✨ The theme Finding Freedom invites us to reflect on what freedom means—and how we can help create it for others. Want to take action? Check out Amnesty’s toolkit: 🔗 www.amnesty.org.au/refugee-week... #FindingFreedom #WithRefugees #HumanRights #Solidarity

Enhancing Cultural Connections to Water 💧 Royal Life Saving Australia and the Guunu-Maana (Heal) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program has released a new report: Enhancing Cultural Connection to Water: For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Report.

PHAA SA Branch members, here's a chance to boost your networking opportunities. The Annual General Meeting is also a Careers Night. Guest speakers Dr Stefanie Verlado & Kristen Foley on career pathways and opportunities. Starts 5:30pm Tues 24 June QR code / phaa.eventsair.com/sa-careers-a...

A newly published systematic review and meta-analysis, commissioned by the World Health Organization, is now available in Nutrition Reviews. 🧒 Review supports integrating LNS into public health programs to lower wasting in children up to 5 years. 📖 Read: tinyurl.com/m9zudr9c

#WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 On 31 May, this yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.

The Prevention Imperative: New Zealand Universal Wellbeing Conference 2025 📅 11–12 September 2025 📍 Ellerslie Events, Auckland, New Zealand 🔹 Early bird registration now open 🔹 Call for speakers active 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/NZconference2025

🎓 2025 Wellbeing Scholarships – Applications Now Open FREE Trust is offering 20 fully funded scholarships for ANZ professionals working in health, education, or community development roles. 📅 Applications close: 6 June 2025 📩 Enquiries and application materials: [email protected]

🛡️ Prevention Creates a Healthier Future At Freedom Wellbeing Institute, we believe prevention is the foundation of long-term health. Every day, we support individuals and organisations to take action early — because prevention saves lives.

Welcome, Zahra Ali Padhani, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! She has expertise in preconception health, maternal health, and public health research. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

Welcome, Adelaide Chiang, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! With expertise in research in social determinants of health and online health promotion. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion

We’re excited to celebrate the achievements of our 2025 Health Promotion SIG Award recipients at #Prevention2025 in Canberra! Here’s what our awardees had to say 👇:

Welcome Alex Lawrence to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! He has expertise in health literacy, physical activity psychology and health policy. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion

Welcome, Susan Stevenson, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! With expertise in Universal Wellbeing, Prevention Wellbeing, Health Promotion, and Equity. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

🌍 Global Public Health is at a crossroads. Recent U.S. actions are reshaping the landscape. This piece highlights why public health matters more than ever and how we can respond. 📰 sydney.edu.au/medicine-hea... - shared by Shariq Khan #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #GlobalHealth

📅 Mark your calendars! The 2025 eResearch Australasia Conference is coming to Brisbane Convention Centre (Oct 20-24)! 🔬 Transform research through digital innovation 📣 Call for Abstracts open until May 30 Submit abstracts now: conference.eresearch.edu.au - shared by Shariq Ali Khan

Welcome, Huma Abdi, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! Huma has expertise in public health, health information management, program/project evaluation, disease prevention, and health promotion. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

Almost 1 in 4 young people aged 15-19 drink alcohol. Those who have access to alcohol at home are more likely to drink earlier in life. Early drinking is linked to: ⚠️Poor mental health ⚠️Lower academic achievement ⚠️Lifelong risks Read more 👉 bit.ly/3S60G7i

Welcome Babatunde Balogun, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! With expertise in health communication and advocacy gained from the pharmaceutical industry and the not-for-profit sector. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

Welcome Shariq Ali Khan to PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! He has expertise in health advocacy, provision of oral health services to priority populations and development of effective budget plans for public health projects. Learn more about HP SIG: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

Welcome, Dr Hannah Calverley, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! As Manager for Research and Evaluation at Life Saving Victoria, she brings expertise in injury prevention and water safety research. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) – Commencing July 2025 Aim: Early detection of lung cancer, when treatment is most effective. Eligibility: • Aged 50-70 • No current signs/symptoms of lung cancer • History of smoking 30 pack-years/have quit smoking within past 10 years #lungcancer

Welcome, Nazmul Huda, to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! He has expertise in conducting mixed-methods, health promotion research involving vulnerable communities in Australia and beyond. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

Welcome Elise Sampson to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! With expertise in diversity and inclusion, community engagement and evaluation practice across community and health sectors in Australia and overseas. Learn more about our HP SIG and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh

It’s Global Public Health Week! A list of events occurred over the week! Missed any of the inspiring events from #GPHW2025? Don’t worry! You can catch up via WFPHA's YouTube channel: 📺 tinyurl.com/4ub5zxyd More details: tinyurl.com/43advzkv #GPHW2025 #InclusiveHealthWorkforce -by Elise Sampson

Welcome @drazizrahman.bsky.social to the PHAA Health Promotion SIG Committee! With expertise in tobacco control, health promotion, and non-communicable diseases, he will continue to contribute to advancing public health initiatives. Learn more about our HP SIG: tinyurl.com/2hssx7eh