PHAA SA

PHAA SA Branch is committed to advancing public health in South Australia and provides a forum for public health professionals and students.

[HDA - Healthy Development Adelaide @HDA_SA]

Join us for the HDA and @SAHMRI Women & Kids forum on Current trials and studies in preterm birth and pregnancy complications – better outcomes for mother’s, babies and families on Wed 5 Feb, 5.30-8pm @FlindersCNHS @Flinders @RobsInstitute @UniofAdelaide 👉https://t.co/yvAVEWDk5z

[SAHMRI @sahmriAU]

SAHMRI research has revealed a decline in young South Australians vaping.

“From 2023 to 2024 we saw a rapid decline in vaping among 15 to 29-year olds, going from over 15 per cent, to just under 11 per cent,” Prof Caroline Miller said.

More ➡️ https://t.co/7SBYZL6nyF

[SAHMRI @sahmriAU]

SAHMRI commends the State and Federal Government for taking action to stop easy access to vapes and educate families on the harm caused.

The latest research, led by SAHMRI’s Health Policy Centre, has shown an encouraging reduction in vaping rates since new laws came into effect.

[PHAA SA @phaa_sa]

We’re grateful South Australia is the first jurisdiction to take this important #publichealth action. Congratulations and thanks to the SA Government 👏🏻👏🏻

[7NEWS Adelaide @7NewsAdelaide]

South Australia has banned the sale of nicotine pouches, the first such ban of its kind in Australia. #saparli #7NEWS https://t.co/Hnv9IWz90s

[Students and Young Professionals in Public Health @PHAA_SYPPH]

Calling all PublicHealth professionals! Are you interested in supporting the next generation of leaders in our field?

Why not apply to be a mentor in PHAA's National Mentoring Program to help uplift young professionals.

Find out more here: https://t.co/3VIfVbfhzM

[NCETA @NCETAFlinders]

Secure your spot to be part of NCETA's Symposium (in-person or online) to be held on Thursday 15 May 2025 in the Health & Medical Research Building, Flinders University, Bedford Park at
https://t.co/OOTf40wVh9 @Flinders

[Food for Health Alliance @FHAllianceAU]

Huge news! From 1 July, public trains, buses & trams in SA will all be junk food ad-free. 👏

This is a major win for South Australians' health. Now it's time for other states to follow suit.

Congratulations @PictonChris on this milestone.

[Peter Malinauskas @PMalinauskasMP]

We’re banning junk food advertising on public buses, trains and trams.

[PHAA SA @phaa_sa]

Congratulations to all who advocated for this important change. Another win for #publichealth in SA!

[South Australian Council of Social Service @SACOSS]

SACOSS has put out a joint media release with @FAREAustralia, @NCETAFlinders, @AODpeak, Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council and @AlcoholDrugFdn welcoming draft alcohol laws in SA to prevent gendered violence: https://t.co/QMSjewEmWW

[Australian Health Journal @AUHealthJournal]

SOUTH AUSTRALIA LEGISLATES TO LAUNCH PREVENTIVE HEALTH AGENCY New Preventive Health SA Council to provide strategic advice and drive evidence based agenda

Filmed in Adelaide, South Australia | November 2024
On 28th November 2024, the SA Parliament passed legislation to make preventive health a key part of South Australian health system for the first time, through a new agency aptly named Preventive Health SA.

Preventive Health SA will lead evidence-informed and innovative action to prevent and reduce the burden of non-communicable health conditions and improve health equity across the South Australia population.

The Preventive Health SA Bill 2024 also establishes the Preventive Health SA Council to provide strategic advice with its members to be selected based on their diverse health knowledge, expertise and experience.

Through the delivery and implementation of evidence based policy and programs, Preventive Heath SA are working to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities for South Australian communities.

Australian Health Journal @AUHealthJournal spoke to Chris Picton MP @PictonChris , Minister for Health and Wellbeing, in the South Australian Government @sagovau @SAHealth about the key focus of the agency will be to address smoking, vaping, obesity and other health risks for South Australians.

“As well as vaping, obesity, smoking, alcohol and drug use, increasing rates of chronic disease make Preventive Health SA’s activities vital for community and to help reduce pressure on the health system”, says Health and Wellbeing Minister Chris Picton MP.

The new Preventive Health SA CEO, Marina Bowshall talks about the agency making a big impact in helping people stay healthier, and the long term benefits.

With collaboration from health professionals and researchers, legislation for this initiative has been created to implement evidence-based strategies that can lead to meaningful long-term health improvements for the community.

“One of the strengths of our agency is our collaborative approach across government, non-government and key sectors for policy and programs that benefit our community and population.

That’s how we will take forward our commitment to making South Australia an even healthier state across generations by implementing strategies that address the burden of preventable health conditions”, says Marina Bowshall

Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) @_PHAA_ @phaa_sa South Australia Branch President, Dr Mary Brushe @marybrushe, said a new agency focussed on preventive health will help ease the pressure on the state’s stretched hospitals and ambulance systems.

“Keeping people healthy and well means they're less likely to need hospitals or call an ambulance, because around half of all chronic diseases are preventable,” says Dr Brushe.

[Joanne Flavel @joanne_flavel]

Proud to be a co-author on a recent paper on Non-government advocacy for health equity in Australia. This paper was published in @HealthPromInt and led by @ConMusolino with other co-authors @drtobyfreeman @baumfran. NGOs work important for #healthequity
https://t.co/pXYisTNUAy

[Adelaide School of Public Health @AdelaideSPH]

2024 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Congratulations to Jess Morrison, our MPhil student, on receiving the Best Poster award at the 2024 #SAPopulationHealthConference by Public Health Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association.

[Jessica Judd @JessicaRJudd]

1st PhD paper out in @theMJA! ✨

Mental health hospitalisations of adolescents and their prior child protection contact

@DrChittles @rhipilkington @AliciaMonty, Jon Jureidini, Julie Petersen, Jemma Anderson, John Lynch

Read it here: https://t.co/0KbH77ENo3

[Aimee Brownbill @AimeeBrownbill]

Our new research report shows how together alcohol, gambling and social media companies are targeting people who have experienced or are at risk of harm from alcohol and gambling products when they are online. https://t.co/27Hi8btOFH

[Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) @AHPA_AU]

Ready to kickstart your career in health promotion? 💼 Join us to explore how internships can open doors, resume tips, access the National Job Bulletin & job search resources! 📅 27 Nov 2024 🕖 8pm AEDT | 7pm AEST | 7:30pm ACDT | 5pm AWST 📍 Online 💲 Free https://t.co/ihx7pfelUU