Fantastic presentation by Ian Roberts (@DidIForget), about his own career, concussion, and diversity. Touching tribute to Justin Fashanu, the first openly gay professional / elite player of any sport internationally, who paved the way for some others since. #ESSA22#RTP22#Pride.
@Tracy_K_A: The assumption that elite sporting events will inspire people to start participating in sport is not real. We need to plan to more actively address social determinants of health for lasting change when organising large elite events like #Olympics. #Prevention2022
#ruralhealthconf health is not just absence of disease - it is lack of poverty, equity in opportunity, economic security through life, education, sustainability, clean air water & environment, social connectivity - summarised in the UN’s SDGs working for change #bettertogether
#ruralhealthconf Bo Remenyi -we need to treat the social determinants of health. When we treat the patient but not the family, community and physical environment we will not succeed in generating long term health gains. Rheumatic heart disease 100% preventable #bettertogether
#ruralhealthconf Lorimer Moseley - persisting pain most common reason for early retirement Learning about pain can help you and your community. Purpose of pain is protection not damage identification Brain ‘manages’ pain messages Educate brain to work with you. #bettertogether
#RURALHEALTHCONF RHD 100% preventable IF we address the social determinants of health overcrowding in housing! A condition in Australia that is on the rise while some third world nations are seeing a decrease a disgrace! Massive issue in Nth Qld #AusVotes @RHDAustralia @NQPHN