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Australia's peak body for public health, advocating for the health and wellbeing of all people, everywhere. Equity, prevention, evidence.
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@thepointau.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialThe ACT currently bans donations from property developers and foreign entities, but it could soon join NSW as one of the only jurisdictions that bans donations from the gambling industry.
Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/explainers/2...
@publichealthaus.bsky.socialEnacting all 31 recommendations of the Murphy Report, especially ending gambling ads, will reduce gambling harm.
@maritahennessy.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialForty Years of the Ottawa Charter. Why Healthy Public Policy Still Matters for Health Equity in Australia
Carmel Williams, @docsamantha.bsky.social @healthpromint.bsky.social, Luke Wolfendon, Don Nutbeam
@publichealthaus.bsky.socialOur CEO, Adj Prof Terry Slevin, tells 3AW that doing the tobacco industry's bidding by reducing the customs excise just means more illness and death from smoking-related diseases.
AUS's daily smoking rate is 5.6%, AIHW data shows.
Full interview:
omny.fm/shows/3aw-mo...
@drtedros.who.intReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialSince the first media reports, @who.int has been actively following up on the reported death of a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute in Irkutsk oblast, Russian Federation.
My full statement ⬇️
@phaavic.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialCongratulations to all involved in planning and coordinating the conference! We look forward to the next one 🎉
@phaavic.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialA highlight of the conference was the 'Advocacy in Action: The Critical Role of Communication in Advancing Public Health Advocacy' satellite symposium. This saw 80 attendees, both in-person and remotely, to hear from the amazing guest speakers; Paris Lord, Jane Martin, and Michelle Gooey 🗣️
@phaavic.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.social✨ Last week marked the 2026 Australian Public Health Conference!
Over 3 phenomenal days, we brought together many incredible public health minds to the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre in Geelong.
@mindframemedia.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialMindframe resources and training opportunities during #MentalHealthMonth
🔗Self-guided training: bit.ly/4zgY3n0
🔗Facilitated training: bit.ly/3VnSvZ5 (1pm tomorrow! Places still available)
🔗Guidelines: bit.ly/4dTTQ0w
🔗Real time support: bit.ly/4jMg7k6
@lancetcountdown.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.social📣 Register for the launch of the 10th Global Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.
Join us on 28 October as experts present the latest evidence on climate change and health.
💻 Hybrid event
Registration: buff.ly/b5x1y15
@australia.theguardian.comReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialApproval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’
@michaelmazengarb.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialThe NSW Independent Planning Commission has APPROVED a significant extension to the HVO Coal Mine.
The extension is expected to lead to increased coal production resulting in over 800 million tonnes of additional lifetime emissions.
@everymindau.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialA new policy brief from Everymind and LIFEWAYS highlights the need for stronger whole-of-government approaches to suicide prevention, with shared accountability, coordination and investment across sectors key to lasting impact.
Read policy brief here: everymind.org.au/programs/pol...
@urbantruth.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialNever forget, when it comes to whether or not a collision happens, and whether or not someone is killed or injured, speed is ALWAYS a factor. #UrbanTruth #SpeedKills
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@publichealthaus.bsky.socialStephen discusses the present state of firearm laws in Australia and the need to ensure tighter laws are in place across all jurisdictions in the country.
@publichealthaus.bsky.socialWe're back with a new episode of Public Health Is… In this episode we speak with Stephen Bendle, Senior Advocacy Advisor with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, and Convenor of the Australian Gun Safety Alliance.
@mon4kooyong.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialMore than 902,000 🇦🇺’s aged 12-19 gamble each year - enough to fill the MCG almost nine times over. Nearly two-thirds are aged between 12 and 17. Now more than ever, we need to protect our children from the harms of gambling. It’s not normal that one in four Year 12 students is gambling underage.
@anzjph.bsky.socialReposted by @publichealthaus.bsky.socialA new study published in ANZJPH today shows voluntary #alcohol labels are keeping Australians in the dark about health risks.
Read the piece from @news.abc.net.au below, or check out the research led by The George Institute for Global Health: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
