Alexander Clark

Policy | Advocacy | Health | Government | NFP
Melbourne-London-Sydney.
Views expressed are my own.

[Australian Bureau of Statistics @ABSStats]

Today is #WorldHealthDay. In 2022, 49.9% of Aussies had at least one chronic condition, up from 42.4% in 2011–12. With this being said, 56.5% of Australians aged 15 years and over still rate their health as very good or excellent.

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Happy #CommonwealthDay to all those celebrating across the Commonwealth!

Today 56 member countries will come together to honour their unity, diversity and shared values.

Visit our website to see the highlights and resources 👉: https://t.co/ki73D2UuSH

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

Today's Preventive #MentalHealth Symposium was an insightful and powerful discussion about mental health in Australia, the importance of data & evidence, and the need to support #children & #youngpeople.
Thanks @_PHAA_ for hosting.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

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[Ben Franklin @BenFranklinNats]

I had the pleasure to attend The First Nations Youth Forum held by Reconciliation NSW and The Y NSW Youth Parliament’s Aboriginal Affairs Committee

I am so excited that these conversations are continuing to happen among Aboriginal youth and the wider community 👏

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

@BenFranklinNats Thanks for joining us @BenFranklinNats!

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

Well done to the NSW Government for launching this important new #publichealth campaign and for amplifying the voices of #youngpeople
Find out more by visiting: https://t.co/mlMWkH2sBw

[Prue Car MP @pruecar]

Every vape is a hit to your health.

Today was the launch of NSW Government's powerful new vaping campaign. Vaping is a serious issue and we heard first-hand the significant impact it has on students and young people.

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

Today marks World Restart a Heart Day. ❤️ It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about cardiac arrest and the crucial role each one of us can play in saving lives. 🦸🦸‍♂️ @HeartNationAus (1/5) 🧵

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

Good news to see the NSW Government committing $2.5M to increase services to help young people quit vaping. More here: https://t.co/tlgURmFgAL

[Chris Minns @ChrisMinnsMP]

We're cracking down on illegal vape sellers and we'll increase services to help young people quit vaping.

Vaping is now becoming a gateway for an increase in smoking rates in young people - so we can't afford to wait on this.

[Sport England @Sport_England]

Active children and young people are more likely to be happy & less likely to feel lonely than those who are less active.

Our latest #ActiveLives Children and Young People Survey provided more evidence of the benefits of getting active for mental health.

#YouthMentalHealthDay

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

It's so great to see that the Heart Safe Communities initiative between @AmbulanceVic & @heartfoundation continues to expand and have impact!
https://t.co/dxYoVANuwS

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

Significant @aihw report out today which explores the economics of #sport & #physicalactivity in Australia and savings for our #health system. Have a read ⬇️ https://t.co/8fGnWTxhM5

[Australian Institute of Health and Welfare @aihw]

Sport and physical activity had a net positive impact on the health system of $321 million in 2018–19. Overall, the health benefits of sport and physical activity outweigh the cost of associated injuries. 🏈 Read more https://t.co/dm0WdW6S40
@ausport #sportinjury #sporteconomics

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

This #StrokeWeek is a timely reminder to learn the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. Take a look at this helpful video from @strokefdn 👇🏻
https://t.co/BDmrkkRqwX

[Australian Bureau of Statistics @ABSStats]

It’s #StrokeWeek. Strokes remain a leading cause of death in Australia, causing almost 10,000 deaths each year. Learn about the signs of stroke at https://t.co/GdsHqTQ6KT

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

On #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, it's important to think about what we can do in our local communities to help prevent drownings. Take a look at @ymcansw swimming lessons, for both children and adults 🏊‍♂️ 🏊‍♀️ https://t.co/lUwB2zZyVh

[Royal Life Saving @RoyalLifeSaving]

Today, World #DrowningPreventionDay, is a chance for everyone to reflect on what they can do to protect themselves and the people they love from drowning.

Globally an estimated 236,000 lives are lost to drowning every year.

Press play to see how we can prevent it 👇

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

Today, health stakeholders gathered as the Hon @Mark_Butler_MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing #cardiovasculardisease (#CVD) risk. Access it here: https://t.co/dZyOF0psph @nextpracticedkn

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

This is really concerning data for the health and wellbeing of #youngpeople in Australia. Continued, targeted #publichealth investment is required.
Find out more: https://t.co/F6xhhUPzHj

[Quit @quitvic]

SHOCKING NEW DATA: rise in teen smoking for the first time in 25 years. 3 fold smoking increase in 14-17 year old smoking, from 2.1% in 2018 to 6.7% in 2022. Rising in tandem with vaping. Full report: https://t.co/dOb3dIo4Ur

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

Great work by @quitvic & @VicHealth supporting #youngpeople and their families with more information about vaping.
Want to find out more? Visit: https://t.co/ljpHqxYspH

[Quit @quitvic]

Have a young person in your life? It's time to talk about vaping - check out our brand new online hub 'Get the facts' to support conversations with teen about the health harms of vaping. https://t.co/3TZbaoxmwA @ToddHarper @VicHealth @SandroDemaio @VicGovDH @VicGovDE

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

It was truly incredible to join with tens of thousands of people in London today to watch the Coronation processions. Congratulations to Their Majesties!
God Save the King.
#Coronation

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

😍

On a scale not seen on the streets of London for 70 years, the #Coronation Procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

A promising commitment from Minister Butler at the National Press Club today:
"...$63 million for a national evidence-based information campaign, with a particular emphasis on young people." #publichealth #youngpeople https://t.co/LIHgrjlZca

[Mark Butler MP @Mark_Butler_MP]

Young people who vape are three times as likely to take up smoking, and under 25s are the only cohort in the community currently recording an increase in smoking rates. This must end.

[Alexander Clark @AlexandergClark]

This #HeartWeek2023, @heartfoundation have provided some great resources! Here are 3 steps you can take to keep your heart healthy ❤️
1. Measure your blood pressure
2. Calculate your heart age
3. Book a #HeartHealthCheck
Find out more: https://t.co/MBzevChEqY @natraff8

[Heart Foundation @heartfoundation]

📢 It's #HeartWeek2023 from 1-7 May! ❤️ Did you know? 30 minutes is all it takes to find out your risk of heart disease ⏰

✅ Get your #bloodpressure measured, ✅ use the Heart Age Calculator, OR ✅ get a #HeartHealthCheck

Act now 👉 https://t.co/citH6g1HVf