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Australia's peak body for public health, advocating for the health and wellbeing of all people, everywhere. Equity, prevention, evidence.

https://www.phaa.net.au
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December 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Do you want to know where we are with New Zealand's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 goal? @judeball.bsky.social Jude Ball of ASPIRE Aotearoa provides an eloquent and succinct 5 minute summary in this YouTube interview for Herald Now. @judeball.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwfc...
NZ failed to meet its 2025 Smokefree targets - where do we go from here? Herald NOW
YouTube video by nzherald.co.nz
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December 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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In Victoria, decades of progress are under threat: senior public health leader warns – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/in-victoria-...

By Emeritus Professor Mike Daube AO
In Victoria, decades of progress are under threat: senior public health leader warns
Introduction by Croakey: Since retiring from leadership roles in public health, Emeritus Professor Mike Daube AO has generally declined media
www.croakey.org
December 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Scoop: the pro-teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months was funded & co-staffed by its co-founder's ad production firm that was simultaneously making gambling ads

The federal government has ignored calls for a gambling ad ban while pursuing the social media ban.

www.crikey.com.au/20...
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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New in ANZJPH: Research from the University of Auckland found at 1 in 8 NZ teens reported unwanted sexual experiences.

Read the Radio New Zealand article below, or check out the research here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

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'Incredibly concerning': One in eight teens report unwanted sexual experiences - study
The survey found sexual violence rates were highest against Māori and Pacific teens, gender-diverse youth, and those in the poorest schools.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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This article has been updated with comment from Lowitja Institute CEO Paul Stewart who says the Victorian Govt's plan to abolish VicHealth is "deeply concerning".
www.croakey.org/victorian-go...
Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth
The outpouring of support for VicHealth continues following last week’s shock announcement that the Victorian Government plans to close it
www.croakey.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Humanity faces one of the biggest choices in history.

#GEO7 shows that investing in planetary health improves economies, livelihoods, and saves lives.

UNEP ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social urges countries to drive their economies toward a thriving, sustainable future: www.unep.org/interactives...
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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The number of older Australians with a mental-health condition using home care has sharply increased.

Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care.

Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

#PublicHealth
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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🌍 Research Alert!
📢 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in #OneHealth: A Game-Changer for Global Health Security
👇 study shows DEI in One Health can transform prevention & strengthen global health security 🌱🐾👩‍⚕️
✅ Why it matters
Breaks barriers 🤝
Amplifies voices 🌐
Boosts prevention 🛡️
🔗 Read: bit.ly/4pTlLkm
Diversity, equity and inclusion in One Health could crucially support functional health security by fostering prevention, but a change in mindset is needed - One Health Outlook
In recent years, One Health (OH) has taken the lead as a systems-oriented method to foster transdisciplinary, multisectoral, and multi-actor action to promote global health security. However, operatio...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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With over 1,000 Western Australians hospitalised due to alcohol-related injuries every month, it is important that we reduce our alcohol consumption, particularly over the festive period.

Visit our website to learn more about alcohol-related injuries in WA: buff.ly/AGmwlB4
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
We applaud the formal #Apology in the Victorian Parliament today to the First Peoples of the lands and waters known as VIC.
Along with Treaty, it will make a difference to resetting the relationship between the VIC Gov and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

youtu.be/W0i3ya52oQs?...
Parliamentary speeches for the Apology to First Peoples
YouTube video by parliamentofvictoria
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December 9, 2025 at 4:38 AM
ABC News spoke to @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social co-convenor Dr Andrea Britton for this story about genetically modified mosquitos 🦟🦟 & dengue fever.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

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Company pauses plan to release controversial genetically modified mosquitoes
An organisation that planned to sell "friendly" mosquitoes to reduce the spread of diseases like dengue withdraws its licence application after backlash from scientists and health experts.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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🎉2025 was another big year in science news. From Trump declaring war on science, extinct animals making a comeback, Deepseek taking over the AI world to forever chemicals found everywhere. Check out the SMC’s Top Ten science yarns of the year.

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#science #top10 #listicle
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth www.croakey.org/victorian-go... #publichealth
Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth
www.croakey.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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for Follow Saturday (yeah whatever, bite me), i recommend @voices4vaccines.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-b...
VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures
It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now th...
womensagenda.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Paging @phaa-onehealth.bsky.social 🦟🦟🦟
📢 Today, @who.int published the #WorldMalariaReport 2025, which spotlights the growing threat of antimalarial #DrugResistance. 🦟 Key findings below ⬇️

www.who.int/teams/global...
December 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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"​VicHealth folding doesn’t just harm Victoria, it dismantles a global template for how to get health promotion right."

www.croakey.org/shock-and-al...
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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📣 Early bird registrations for the Preventative Mental Health Conference 2026 close on Thursday, 18 December.
🔍 Explore the program: www.pmhc2026.com/program
🎟️ Register: www.pmhc2026.com/registration
#PMHC2026
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December 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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As the deadline for the completion of Public Health Plans in WA draws closer, Injury Matters is here to support you.

Visit our Know Injury website for more information about how we can help: buff.ly/d3rpYZj
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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"Absorbing VicHealth’s functions into government risks eroding the very characteristics that have long made VicHealth effective at improving Victorians’ lives."

www.croakey.org/shock-and-al...
December 4, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Statement: Closing #VicHealth is backward & will make more people sick.

We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation.

Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts.

www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Victorian Govt under fire over shock VicHealth decision...

www.croakey.org/shock-and-al...
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Shock and alarm greet news about VicHealth's demise www.croakey.org/shock-and-al... #publichealth
Shock and alarm greet news about VicHealth's demise
www.croakey.org
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM