Gave two oral presentations at the Australian Public Health Conference 2025 by @publichealthaus.bsky.social. Received Conference Scholarship Award 2025 from Child and Youth Health SIG, and represented @FedUniAustralia with @drazizrahman.bsky.social
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Aust CDC’s role in bringing evidence-based #PublicHealth advice to the govt and public, and cross-sector collaboration were themes at the closing plenary at #AustPH2025 in Wollongong/Dharawal Country on 18 Sept.
Speakers incl Prof Michael Kidd AO; Prof Anna Peeters AM; and Prof Becky Freeman.
A big thank you to Jacob Madden, Assistant Secretary, the Aust Centre for Disease Control Establishment Taskforce (Strategy), of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, for the session today in Wollongong/Dharawal Country. #AustPH2025 delegates had insight into the progress of #AustCDC.
Viruses, ecosystems, and prevention - key themes from the #OneHealth plenary at #AustPH2025, Wollongong/Dharawal Country.
A timely reminder that prevention starts upstream.
Photo of Prof Lowe and PHAA CEO Terry Slevin talking via zoom on the big screen at the conference.
Congrats to former ANZJPH Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Prof John Lowe on receiving @publichealthaus.bsky.social's lifetime member award at #AustPH2025. John reflected on the journal’s evolution from print to online open-access publishing. The journal is now downloaded 1m+ times a year. #PublicHealth
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How viruses interact with ecosystems and being proactive to address the source of the problem while protecting our environment was highlighted at the #AustPH2025 plenary on #OneHealth on 18 Sept in Wollongong/Dharawal Country. Speakers: A/Prof Chris Degeling, Dr Katie Woolaston and Dr Crystal Arnold
Advancements of AI in #PreventiveHealth and the importance of focusing on a data culture was highlighted at the panel discussion at #AustPH2025.
Speakers Dr Stefan Buttigieg and Dr Zaidon Al-Falahi also delved into AI's unique role in detecting illness and using AI equitably and sustainably.
Panellists addressing the delegates
Delegates at #AustPH2025 explored how #Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices can unite to create an equitable future.
Panellists Prof Tom Calma, Prof Bronwyn Fredericks, Dr Alana Gall and Kristine Falzon discussed how diverse voices can create meaningful change to bring positive health outcomes.
.@BronwynFredericks.bsky.social at #AustPH2025 calls us out for what we do, asks us to walk the walk, to stand with (not behind) Indigenous peoples, as Allies. And she is watching us!
What ways can people working in or studying #PublicHealth convey complex ideas in simple ways? Participants in the media and communications workshop at #AustPH2025 discussed using traditional and social media to bring about change.
If you enjoyed yesterday’s #AustPH2025 session on Strengthening First Nations Health, you might also be interested in our recent Special Issue of ANZJPH, edited by @summermay.bsky.social, featuring work from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers - www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
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At the Australian Public Health Conference this week? Visit our Australian and New Journal of Public Health stand and chat to our friendly editorial team to find out more about publishing in @publichealthaus.bsky.social’s official journal #AustPH2025
Health is gradually getting worse in Australia.
Tobacco use, overweight, and dietary risks are among the top risk factors contributing to the disease burden, says Dr Steve Robson, addressing the delegates of #AustPH2025.
Aust #PublicHealth Conf, 16 - 18 Sept, Wollongong/Dharawal Country.
Dr Cressida Gaukroger addressing the delegates
What is the world we want, and how do we get a good life? Right now, the economy is making us sick.
Dr Cressida Gaukroger, Philosopher and Wellbeing Economics Policy Researcher, spoke about a wellbeing economy that serves people and the planet, at #AustPH2025 in Wollongong/Dharawal Country, NSW.
How can we develop knowledge and skills relating to advocacy and how can we bring about change? This was the topic of discussion at the PHAA Policy workshop, led by Malcolm Baalman @malcolmbaalman.bsky.social at #AustPH2025 in Wollongong/Dharawal Country, NSW.
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Concurrent sessions on the first day of #AustPH2025 discuss health systems and policy, First Nations health, epidemiology, climate change and One Health, and challenges in #PublicHealth policy. Australian Public Health Conference 2025, 16 - 18 Wollongong/Dharawal Country, NSW.
Kira Fortune @whoeurope.bsky.social #healthycities walking the talk.
Active transport!
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Kira Fortune, @whoeurope.bsky.social, at #AustPH2025: cities are the location for taking action. = getting stuff done. Place for participation. = #democracy.
Welcome to Country delivered in front of a large audience in Wollongong.
Aust #PublicHealth Conference is now underway in Wollongong/Dharawal Country, NSW. Welcome to three days of conversation about leadership and collaboration. #AustPH2025
In our meeting today with the Board Members, Branch Presidents and SIG Convenors of the @publichealthaus.bsky.social prior to the #AustPH2025 from tomorrow, I had the pleasure of reporting on my portfolio as the Vice President (Development) representing Federation University Australia
Democracy and public health in a Trumpian world
If you are in Wollongong next Monday 15th Sept
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kiera and Belmore Room, , Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
#Democracy #autocracy #AustPH2025
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Heading to #AustPH2025 conference in Wollongong next month? Don’t miss the @publichealthaus.bsky.social y.social workshop hosted by two brilliant SIGs. Explore how rising authoritarianism & weakening democracies are shaping public health globally & what we can do about it. Details 👇🏽
