Experts sound health alarm on algal bloom crisis, calling for climate action and comprehensive responses. By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social www.croakey.org/health-exper...

A note to the Treasurer, on how to boost productivity – By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social www.croakey.org/a-note-to-th... With thanks to the many contributors! #AusPol #PublicHealth #SDOH #PreventionMatters

Experts sound health alarm on algal bloom crisis, calling for climate action and comprehensive responses – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/health-exper... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

Next Federal Government urged to support self-determination and evidence-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs www.croakey.org/next-federal... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social #AusPol #AusVotes2025

Chaos under Trump: on tariffs, health and inequalities www.croakey.org/chaos-under-... A special #LongRead by @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social #AusPol #GlobalHealth #SDOH

Amid concerns about election housing policies, how can the next Government better address the determinants of health? www.croakey.org/amid-concern... Comprehensive wrap by @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social #AusPol #AusVotes2025 #SDOH

As the IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs, it's timely to revisit this recent article by @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social including comments from health leaders globally & nationally: www.croakey.org/chaos-under-...

Our 8th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Five years ago today, Croakey published our first article on the novel coronavirus. What’s been learnt since? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/five-years-a... Big thanks to @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social & all who contributed!

Our 9th most-read article in the first quarter of 2025: Putting rural health, mental health and prevention on the Federal Budget agenda – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/putting-rura... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

"The Whole Tooth" captures the stark reality of unaffordable oral healthcare in Australia. Thankyou @rachelwithers.bsky.social for interviewing me and shedding light on this important issue, in the most recent The Big Issue. #oralhealth #publichealth #healthequity Article here: tinyurl.com/535et47p

@docsenvaus.bsky.social DEA candidate forum for Curtin electorate with independent @katechaneymp.bsky.social , Kitty Hemsley and Victor Ko discussing climate and health. Great community discussion but Liberal candidate did not show up to answer to their policies unfortunately.

Where is prevention, climate health action, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples' health, & health in all policies action? stories.theconversation.com/policy-track... Looking at Policy Tracker via @aunz.theconversation.com shows some gaps on key health issues in federal election offerings

Our health cannot wait. For the sake of those you love, put our health first this election. www.dea.org.au/put_our_health_first

Theme of latest @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin is: The 'cost of leaving' crisis. Here's how it reads: shorturl.at/qe2x7 To support independent journalism during the federal election campaign, please consider subscribing: www.croakey.org/subscribe-to... Or donating: www.croakey.org/support-croa...

Day two at #ASMIRTNZIMRT2025 #MedicalRadiationSciences2025 on Kaurna Country, Adelaide, has heard presentations on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, disparities in accessing screening & healthcare, Marie McInerney is covering for Croakey Conference News Service. 1/6

We discuss the decision we took in 2023 to preclude research or commentary directly or indirectly funded by the tobacco, alcohol, commercial gambling, ultra-processed food, fossil fuel and arms industries. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

“Simply reporting a COI does not take the conflict away.” Our latest editorial at @healthpromint.bsky.social discusses the messy, confusing and at times performative system for COI declarations in academic publishing. Would love your thoughts! #academicsky academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

Calls for Federal Government intervention in state and territory youth justice systems – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/calls-for-fe... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

Lots in latest THW - Big summary of how Trump/Musk are impacting health/healthcare/social justice - Looks like RFK Jr for HHS - Trump playbook in Aus elections - Hunger & pregnancy complications - Trans care under scrutiny - PHI & private hospital disputes www.croakey.org/the-health-w...

So the 'news' is that the PM was "stunned" by Grace Tame's "provocative act". Really? Many Australians are stunned that the PM continues sucking up to NewsCorp media, and fails to take heed of widespread calls for a #MurdochRoyalCommission. #FuckMurdoch www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/nationa...

Prof Marcia Langton AO in The Saturday Paper, www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi..., 25 January 2025.

Health leaders welcome ceasefire announcement, but urgent and long-term action needed to address traumas in Gaza – www.croakey.org/health-leade... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

Well, who’d have thought 🤯 🙈 Costs for rebuilding Gaza's health system estimated around $10 billion, WHO says www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

We are busy finalising our first news bulletin for 2025, it will be with subscribers by the end of the day! In the meantime, now is a good time to subscribe to the weekly news bulletin if you haven't already, before the rate increases to $100 per year on 20 January www.croakey.org/subscribe-to...

My first Croakey article for the year, on the Federal budget & election. Share any health related pre-budget submissions with us, as we are looking to cover a wide range

Dutton goes a fight on Australia Day. Reminder: Australia Day wasn’t a national holiday on 26 Jan until the 1990s (actual living memory). Dutton stoking hate, simple. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

The authors call on the public health community to act. “While the politics may be complicated, the public health imperative is not complicated–action is needed to prevent further death, injury & suffering in Gaza”-Guy Gillor, Fiona Stanley, Rob Moodie, Sue Wareham etal gh.bmj.com/content/10/1...

“University of Sydney has financial stakes in the world’s biggest poker machine manufacturer and a global sports betting giant, both of which have funded its academics and bankrolled specialist gambling research centres.” - @henrybelot.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Both predictable and yet shocking findings into how ABC RN has covered the War on a Gaza. johnmenadue.com/palestinian-...

Please read and share my new article with @croakeynews.bsky.social. This piece reflects views on why including youth voices in public health decision-making may improve health and wellbeing outcomes now and into the future. www.croakey.org/to-improve-h...

As heat-related health risks increase, researchers stress the importance of effective adaptation strategies – a timely report from recent #HEAL2024 conference as so much of Australia swelters www.croakey.org/as-heat-rela... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

As heat-related health risks increase, researchers stress the importance of effective adaptation strategies https://www.croakey.org/as-heat-related-health-risks-increase-researchers-stress-the-importance-of-effective-adaptation-strategies #publichealth

Very much looking forward to being there. Our leading event for words and ideas … www.theage.com.au/culture/book...

A year on, how is the National Health and Climate Strategy progressing? www.croakey.org/a-year-on-ho... @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social reports from the recent #HEAL2024 conference.

NB: Numerous lists on BlueSky in #education, #highereducation #Schooleducation #publichealth, #healthpromotion, #medicine #politics, #socialpolicy, #environment #climatechange, #history #AustralianStudies & many more have not included or only included a very limited number of Indigenous people.

“Australian Parliamentary processes are failing to identify and manage conflicts of interest among stakeholders that contribute to public policy through submissions to inquiries, recent events suggest.” More fantastic media on our CDoH special issue articles. www.croakey.org/breaking-the...

We have been reporting from the #HEAL2024 conference this week. We heard talks on citizen science research, translating research into policy &practice; & about the value of arts & culture in Indigenous research. In-depth reports to come! #CulturalDeterminants healnetwork.org.au/heal-confere...

Since the start of this year I have been compiling a weekly column (www.croakey.org/category/cro...) for @croakeynews.bsky.social on announcements and other Australian health policy news. Usually published on Monday, and covering the week ending the previous Friday.

Hello! It must be time for a Bluesky intro post…I live & work on Kaurna land, managing editor (p/t) @croakeynews.bsky.social, background in public health (& from way back, the travel industry). I’m still on X, & LinkedIn. And our dog rules our home

Our analysis of a parliamentary inquiry into menopause (Australia) found the inquiry did not require disclosures of COIs in written submissions, or discuss how COIs were managed in the final report. Only 1% of submissions provided a written COI statement. A🧵 1/ academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

Hopefully not too rushed given I've got a Year 11 English exam tomorrow - but behalf of all of @6newsau.bsky.social, I have made a submission to the relevant Committee regarding the social media ban for under-16s There's less than 24hrs to make a submission: aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...

Why the rush to Bluesky? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/why-the-rush... By @alisonsbarrett.bsky.social

ICYMI: decolonisation in action, social media ban outrage, climate and COVID updates – and books not to miss https://www.croakey.org/icymi-decolonisation-in-action-social-media-ban-outrage-climate-and-covid-updates-and-books-not-to-miss #publichealth

There's a Call it Out register to record racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people callitout.com.au #GP24Perth

Important sub from Ntl Mental Health Consumer Alliance re "reforms" to Ntll Mental Health Commission "...neither key consumer advocates outside of the consumer peak bodies, nor those working in... suicide response & prevention, were part of the consultation" 1/8 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Final steps to protect the Truth and Healing Commission in Queensland. www.themandarin.com.au/280435-last-...

Now, more than ever, governments must support Indigenous-led decision making

1. My column on what happened, what comes next, and just how easy our fake democracies are to overthrow. + short thread on where our remaining hopes lie. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Hi! If you have just joined and are interested in public health and health promotion here is a starter pack. If you want to be listed on it let me know. If it fills up we will just make another one - so don't be shy asking! PhD students/ECRs/Public health organisations welcome! go.bsky.app/RhTFdxd

As children face death and destruction in Gaza, is it ethical for universities to work with weapons manufacturers? https://www.croakey.org/as-children-face-death-and-destruction-in-gaza-is-it-ethical-for-universities-to-work-with-weapons-manufacturers #publichealth