About AHPA

Life Membership

Life Membership of the Association may be awarded to members who have given outstanding and distinguished service to the Association and to health promotion in Australia. Recipients of this award will have been members of the Association for 10 years or more. 

Life Member Criteria

Nominations for the award of Life Member shall:

• provide a detailed account of the nominee's outstanding service to the Association and to health promotion in Australia (four pages maximum-use criteria as headings to guide nominations);
• demonstrate the candidate’s distinguished, meritorious and special service as a mature leader in health promotion in Australia; 
• demonstrate the candidate’s significant contribution to the purpose and objectives of the Association; and
• demonstrate that the nominee has been an individual member of the Association for 10 years or more.

Life Members of the Association

In recognition of their distinguished, meritorious and special service as a mature leader in health promotion in Australia and their significant contribution to the purpose and objectives of the Association, the award of Life Member has been bestowed upon the following people. This is the highest award bestowed by the Australian Health Promotion Association.

Fellowship

Fellow of the Association may be awarded to members who are regarded as having made a significant contribution to the purposes and objectives of the Association and to health promotion in Australia. The award of Fellow does not necessarily require an extended period of involvement in the Association. The Fellow award allows for a specific contribution over a short time to be rewarded. It also provides for an outstanding individual contribution to the Purpose and Objectives of the Association and provides an opportunity for the Association to acknowledge the significant events and involvement of members.

Fellow Criteria

Nomination for the award of Fellow shall:

• be accompanied by a brief statement of the nominee's outstanding contribution to the purpose and objectives of the Association and to health promotion in Australia (two pages maximum-use criteria as headings to guide nominations); 
• demonstrate that the candidate is acknowledged by colleagues and co-workers as outstanding in their personal contribution, not merely by way of their position; and
• demonstrate that contributions by the candidate have been of such nature that they have occasioned or noticeably contributed to: 
  • substantial professional growth 
  • improvements in an important institution 
  • an increased body of knowledge in health promotion 
  • positive changes in attitudes or practices in health promotion in the profession or the community.

Fellows of the Association

The Association recognises the significant contribution to the purposes and objectives of the Association and to health promotion in Australia by conferring the award Fellow of the Association to:

• John Lowe (1999)
• Marilyn Wise (2000)
• Lawrence St Leger (2002)
• Fran Baum (2007)
• James Smith (2013)
• Suzanne Gleeson (2013)
• Ben Smith (2014)
• Jonine Jancey (2018)

Nominations for Fellow or Life Member

Nominations for the award of Fellow or Life Member shall be made by a member of the Association to a Branch Committee. The Branch Committee shall vote on whether to forward the nomination to the Board. The Board shall vote on all nominations received for the award of Fellow or Life Member. If elected by the Board such duly elected Fellows or Life Members are duly accepted as Fellows or Life Members of the Australian Health Promotion Association.

AHPA Thinker in Residence

The Australian Health Promotion Association recognises and rewards excellence and innovative thinking and is committed to progressing contemporary, evidence, informed, equitable and ethical health promotion practice, research and policy. The AHPA Thinker in Residence recognises and support outstanding thinkers in health promotion who are undertaking novel and transformative work that has the potential to profoundly impact and / or transform a broad area of practice or policy.

The award:

• affiliates an outstanding thinker with the Association for a specific period of time.
• is presented biennially.
• is bestowed on an individual with bright adventurous ideas.
• recognises an individual who is a national or international leader and exemplar in the health promotion field.
• focuses on contemporary, complex challenges, recognised as important to the future of the health promotion locally and internationally.
• nominally be for 12 months however activity may be spread throughout the year or concentrated to a short, intensive period. For an international Thinker, the residency can be virtual/remote.

National Health Promotion Learning & Teaching Award

The National Health Promotion Learning and Teaching Award has been established to recognise individual achievement within the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA), contributing to its purpose of “Leadership, advocacy and workforce development for health promotion practice, research, evaluation and policy”. The Award provides an opportunity to recognise the valuable contribution and commitment of learning and teaching academics to workforce development in Australia.

• Inaugural Winner, Associate Porfessor Jane Taylor (2021)
• Associate Professor Justine Leavy (2022)

The Australian Health Promotion Association is the only professional association specifically for people interested or involved in the practice, policy, research and study of health promotion.

AHPA aims:

• To support the professional development of members, facilitating knowledge exchange through the provision of high quality publications and opportunities to network and build knowledge
• To contribute to discussion, debate and decision-making on health promotion policy, practice and research and advocate for evidence-informed approaches
• To make recommendations with respect to the standards and practice of health promotion as well as the training of health promotion practitioners.

Since its incorporation in 1990, the Australian Health Promotion Association has grown and developed and is recognised as an integral and vital component of the public health sector.

At the national level, the Health Promotion Association's major activities include:

• The AHPA National Conference usually held annually and hosted by the Association branches on rotation. In 2008 the inaugural Population Health Congress was held and this now takes place every third year in collaboration with the Public Health Association of Australia, the Australian Epidemiological Association of Australia and the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
• The Health Promotion Journal of Australia (HPJA) publishing high quality articles on a wide range of health promotion topics - Read more about the Journal
• Australian Health Promotion Association information updates including Board Communiques - See the publications
• Advocacy on a broad range of issues including federal budgets, support for national health promotion related organisations, specific issues such as alcohol. We developed the Why it makes sense to invest in health promotion infographic in the lead up to the 2013 federal election
• An integrated website providing up-to-date professional, industry and membership information
• A national email broadcast providing members with the latest employment opportunities and events information.

Governance Structure

The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) is governed by a Board at the national level with operational branches representing all states and territories. 

The Board Directors nominate and are accepted at the Association’s Annual General Meeting. They assume responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of the Association ensuring that it is meeting its Constitutional requirements.

View the current AHPA Board of Directors.

As a Company Limited by Guarantee AHPA is required to comply with the requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as well as those of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). The trademark “AHPA®” was registered in Australia by the Australian Health Promotion Association in 2009 (1314173; Class 35- Association services being the promotion of the interests of members of the association).

View AHPA's Constitution and By-Laws of Constitution.

AHPA's six branches include: New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria/Tasmania and Western Australia.

Branches provide professional development opportunities to members, including workshops and training courses on a wide range of topics. Some branches also provide scholarships, mentoring programs as well as regular communication to their members including health promotion events and job opportunities.

Visit Branches.

Committees and Groups

AHPA has a range of Standing Committees, working groups and practice groups that oversee and deliver areas of work as per the Association's strategic plan and priorities.

View the current Committee and Groups.

Executive Officer

AHPA's Executive Officer leads and oversees Association activities including the Commonwealth Government Health Peak Advisory Body contract.

Rebecca Zosel has been the AHPA Executive Officer since May 2021 and currently works two days per week.

Secretariat

The AHPA Secretariat responds to membership and general queries and supports the day-to-day operations of the Association.  The Secretariat function is delivered by Not For Profit Accounting Specialists.

Members

Our member driven national Association represents over 1,000 members and subscribers.

Membership of the Association is diverse, and includes designated health promotion practitioners, researchers and students, as well as others involved in promoting physical, mental, social, cultural and environmental health, whose primary profession or area of study may be something different, but whose responsibilities include promoting health.  Members represent a broad range of sectors including health, education, welfare, environment, transport, law enforcement, town planning, housing and politics. They are drawn from government departments and agencies, universities, non-government organisations, community-based organisations and groups, private companies, and students.

History of AHPA

The Association has its origins in the ANZAAS Congress held in Perth in 1983. The planning committee for the Health Education Section of the Congress recognised the need for an organisation that could unify the growing number of people involved in health promotion and health education throughout Western Australia and promote liaison between them. This resulted in the formation of the Western Australian Professional Health Educators' Association (WAPHEA) in 1985.

In response to interest shown in the organisation from health promotion professionals throughout Australia, WAPHEA changed its name, and in 1990 was nationally constituted as the Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals. Western Australia was the first Branch and was formed in 1992. There are now Branches representing all states and territories.

In May 1999 members voted to change the name of the Association to the Australian Health Promotion Association thereby reflecting the more inclusive and broader approach to its work. A new mission statement, objectives, and a new membership structure were developed to reflect the change in direction.

Today the Australian Health Promotion Association continues to evolve to be a contemporary professional body representing the health promotion profession and its members Australia wide. It upholds the highest of governance standards and collaborates at a National and State and Territory level to provide strategic and operational leadership for health promotion in Australia. In 2022 AHPA received Commonwealth Government funding under the Health Peak Advisory Body Program and is proud to be the peak body for health promotion in Australia.

AHPA has a range of Standing Committees, working groups and practice groups that oversee and deliver areas of work as per the Association's strategic plan and priorities.

Standing Committees of the Board:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee
• Research, Evaluation and Evidence Translation Committee
• Executive, Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
• National Accreditation Organisation Management Committee

Working Groups:

• Composition Working Group
• Mentoring Working Group
• Health Promotion Ethics Project Working Group.

Practice Groups:

• Student and Early Career Practitioner Practice Group
• Health Promotion Learning and Teaching Practice Group 
• Online Journal Club

If you are interested in getting involved in the work of one of our committees or groups, please contact us. Enquiries via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. are welcome.

The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) seeks to advance the health of all people in Australia through leadership, advocacy and workforce development for health promotion practice, research, evaluation, and policy. Impact starts with our members - people like you who have an interest or are involved in the practice, policy, research, and study of health promotion.

Reap the benefits of professional development, networking and making a significant strategic contribution to the growth and development of the Australian health promotion sector.

Membership is open to individuals and organisations that support the aims of AHPA. Before completing your application, refer to the AHPA purpose and values and the professional standards and ethical values that underpin health promotion as articulated by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education and endorsed by AHPA. It is our intent that members support the purpose of AHPA and these standards and ethical values when joining the Association.

Why join AHPA?

Expand your professional networks

We’re building a community that helps you build your professional profile and connects you with a diverse group of health promotion professionals – both recent graduates, practitioners and researchers with a shared interest in health promotion and creating a healthier place for all Australians. Members are invited to participate in a range of committees, communities of practice or project teams to undertake activities which support our aims and the directions of the AHPA Strategic Plan 2020 – 2023.

Build your professional skills and knowledge

AHPA is committed to building a highly skilled and sustainable health promotion workforce. As a member you will gain access to a range of professional development opportunities and events to help build your skills, knowledge and make a mark on your career. AHPA members also receive discounted registration to events!

Become a registered IUHPE Health Promotion Practitioner

Raise your status as a member of a globally recognised professional group by becoming a registered IUHPE Health Promotion Practitioner. Registration not only improves career opportunities nationally and internationally but provides greater recognition and visibility of the professionalism of health promotion in Australia.

Become a voice for health promotion in the community

Help shape the directions of health promotion and support AHPA to be a voice to advocate for key health promotion issues and health equity. You can play an integral part in advocating for the health promotion workforce and health promotion directions more broadly.

Access to Health Promotion Journal of Australia (HPJA)

Keep up to date with the latest research and best practice in health promotion through the Health Promotion Journal of Australia (HPJA) – the only peer reviewed health promotion journal in the southern hemisphere! Receive free online access to e-copies of the journal and 20% discount on open access publishing fees in the HPJA. Publish in and review for the journal and be eligible for awards and discounts.

Access to member only updates, resources, and programs

As a member you can subscribe to e-news updates from AHPA and your local Branch, as well as access member only areas of the AHPA website for resources from your local Branch and health promotion and ethics information. You can join professional networks such as the Teaching and Learning Community of Practice or Mentoring program.

Access the latest job opportunities

Whether it’s your first health promotion role, the next step in your career or looking for a change in career focus, AHPA members have exclusive access the latest job opportunities through the AHPA career centre and job list.

Get involved with local Branch activities

AHPA is active nationally and locally in states and territories of Australia. Membership provides you with the opportunity to get involved with your local Branch activities, connect with local health promotion professionals and contribute to local issues affecting your community. Opportunities may include joining a branch working group or committee, attending professional development or networking events, accessing scholarships, awards and mentoring programs and getting active in advocacy for health promotion.

Participate in awards and scholarships

Recognition of excellence in health promotion and contribution to the field are acknowledged through AHPA’s awards . Branch and National scholarships support professional development of members.

 Membership rewards 

AHPA consistently works to support memberhsip expansion on many avenues including; membership discount and promotions. For AHPA's latest Refer a friend promotion click the link. 

Testimonials

As a student it was important for me to be a part of a professional committee, to remain up to date in the field and have access to job opportunities. Having won a scholarship I can now attend my first professional conference. Being a student is the perfect time to join given the great student discount. Joining the association has been one of the best moves I could have made.
Tahni Roberts, Student, Queensland

AHPA membership gives me the opportunity to keep up-to-date with local, national and international health promotion initiatives and to build relationships with others in the field – this is important for me as an early career and regional health promotion practitioner.
Amber Giblett, Branch Committee member, Western Australia

As an experienced health promotion manager it’s important to me to contribute to the sector through the AHPA Board.
Michele Herriot, AHPA Director

I joined AHPA when I moved to Australia to connect with colleagues and find opportunities in the sector. Now those people are some of my best friends. Being a member gives me the chance to shape health promotion practice and build a profession I am really proud of.
David Towl, Branch President, Victoria

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AHPA is pleased to release our new Strategic Plan 2020-2024!

Annual Reports

• 2024 Annual General Meeting Directors' and Treasurer's Report (inclusive of the 2023 Financial Report)
• 2023 Annual General Meeting Directors' and Treasurer's Report (inclusive of the 2022 Financial Report)
• 2022 Annual General Meeting Directors' and Treasurer's Report (inclusive of the 2021 Financial Report)
• 2021 Annual General Meeting Directors' and Treasurer's Report (inclusive of the 2020 Financial Report)
• 2020 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Treasurer's Report
• 2019 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Treasurer's Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report 
• 2018 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Treasurer's Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report
• 2017 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Treasurer's Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report
• 2016 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Financial Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report
• 2015 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Financial Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report
• 2014 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Financial Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report
• 2013 Annual General Meeting Directors' Report and Health Promotion Journal of Australia Editors' Report

Audit Reports

• 2019 Financial Report
• 2018 Financial Report
• 2017 Financial Report
• 2016 Financial Report
• 2015 Financial Report
• 2014 Audit Report
• 2013 Audit Report

 Organisational policies, older versions of the annual reports and audit reports are available upon request.

AGM Presentations

2021 AGM

Associate Professor Carmel Williams, Director, Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation, at Health Translation SA and Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Advancing Health in All Policies present on the growing global HiAP movement and the opportunity to embed action on the determinants of health more firmly into public policy decisions. She shared some of South Australia’s history of applying HiAP, what works and why, and highlight the ongoing interest in multisectoral action and HiAP that is emerging across Australia.

2020 AGM

As part of our 30th year, the AHPA Board was delighted to host a presentation by inaugural founding National AHPA President and Life Member, Trevor Shilton. Trevor reflected on the past three decades of health promotion and consider what the future might hold for our profession and discipline. You can watch the presentation below:

AHPA is committed to recognition and reward for members and the wider health promotion community. We provide a range of annual and ad-hoc awards, scholarships and bursaries to celebrate important contributions to our sector and organisation.

Life Memberships and Fellowships

To recognise achievement in health promotion within Australia, AHPA^® may provide one of several awards to members or supporters who have given outstanding and distinguished service or made a significant contribution to the purposes and objectives of the Association and to health promotion. 

Life Members 

In recognition of their distinguished, meritorious and special service as a mature leader in health promotion in Australia and their significant contribution to the purpose and objectives of the Association, the award of Life Member has been bestowed upon the following people. This is the highest award bestowed by the Australian Health Promotion Association. Read more about the life member criteria and how to nominate here.

• Ray James PhD (2000)
• Trevor Shilton, MHP, GDHlthSciences, B.Ed (2000)
• Jan Ritchie PhD, MHPEd, DipPhty (2006)
• Lily O’Hara PhD, MPH, GDHlthProm, BSc (2006)
• Chris Rissel PhD Epidemiology, MPH, BSc (Hons) (2013)
• Peter Howat PhD, MSc, DPE, DipEd, DipTchg (2014)
• Jenni Judd DHSc, MPH, MEd, DipHPE (2020)
• Gemma Crawford PhD, MHlthProm, PGDip PublHlth, BA(Psych) (2020)
• Andrew Jones-Roberts PGDHlthProm; GDipLeisure Studies; RN (2021)
• Michele Herriot (2022)
• James Smith (2023)

Fellows

The Association recognises the significant contribution to the purposes and objectives of the Association and to health promotion in Australia by conferring the award Fellow of the Association to the following individuals.  Read more hear about the fellowship criteria and how to nominate here.

• John Lowe (1999)
• Marilyn Wise (2000)
• Lawrence St Leger (2002)
• Fran Baum (2007)
• James Smith (2013)
• Suzanne Gleeson (2013)
• Ben Smith (2014)
• Jonine Jancey (2018)
• Justine Leavy (2021)
• David Duncan (2023)
• Jenny Philip-Harbutt (2023)

AHPA Thinker in Residence

The Australian Health Promotion Association recognises and rewards excellence and innovative thinking and is committed to progressing contemporary, evidence, informed, equitable and ethical health promotion practice, research and policy.

The AHPA Thinker in Residence recognises and support outstanding thinkers in health promotion who are undertaking novel and transformative work that has the potential to profoundly impact and / or transform a broad area of practice or policy. Read more about the Thinker in Residence criteria and previous recipients here.

• Dr Katherine Trebeck (2023)

Glen Paley Memorial Award

The Glen Paley Memorial Award has been established to recognise individual achievement within the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA^®), contributing to its mission of “A healthy equitable Australia”.

The Award provides an opportunity to recognise the valuable contribution and commitment of our Board and Branch Committee members, to the operation of the Association and its membership. Click here for more information and to hear from past recipients.

• Alana Storey (2023)

National Health Promotion Learning and Teaching Award

The National Health Promotion Learning and Teaching Award has been established to recognise individual achievement within AHPA.  The Award provides an opportunity to recognise the valuable contribution and commitment of learning and teaching academics to workforce development in Australia. Click here for more information and to hear from past recipients.

• Associate Prof Justine Leavy (2022)

Dr Ray James Memorial Award

The Australian Health Promotion Association also offers the annual Ray James Memorial Award which honours excellence and innovation in health promotion research published in the Health Promotion Journal of Australia. See more information including past recipients here. 

Professor Chris Rissel Reviewer Award

The Australian Health Promotion Association presents the annual Professor Chris Rissel Reviewer Award which honours recognise the contribution reviewers (peer review by invitation) make to the Health Promotion Journal of Australia. See more information including past recipients here. 

Suzanne Gleeson Professional Development Scholarship Fund

Suzanne Gleeson is a long-serving member of the Australian Health Promotion Association. For more than 15 years she contributed to its functioning at the state and national level and during this time she has been involved in every aspect of AHPA’s operations. Suzanne was made a Fellow of AHPA in 2014. To acknowledge and recognise Suzanne’s tenure, contribution and commitment to health promotion the Board resolved to establish the AHPA Suzanne Gleeson Professional Development Scholarship Fund. Read more about how to apply..

Bursaries and Branch Awards

Bursaries are offered to national conferences and events – you will be advised of these through your local AHPA^® branch and you can watch this webpage for the latest information.

Branches also recognise members’ contribution and excellence in health promotion practice. See the Branches for more information. 

Do you know someone who has contributed to AHPA's mission of "A healthy equitable Australia" through:

Significant contribution to:

• the promotion of our profession & members
• advocacy for health promotion
• building the professional capacity of members
• supporting career pathways in health promotion
• promoting equity, diversity and inclusion

Applications now open. Click here for the application form.

Previous Winners

2016: Melinda Edmunds, WA Branch President

I feel incredibly honoured that I am the inaugural winner of the Glen Paley Memorial Award. Although I never knew Glen, she was instrumental in the work of AHPA^® and it is an amazing award to be recognised for. The reason I joined the AHPA^® (WA Branch) Committee three years ago was to enable health promotion to have a voice. I believe that to have a voice you need to step up and be a leader in the field. This doesn’t mean that you have necessarily have to take on the President’s role like I have, however you need to be committed to the cause. I am fortunate to have a number of people supporting me to do what I do for AHPA^® and I know I couldn’t do it without them, it is a team effort. I can only hope that I continue to contribute to leadership in health promotion and see our profession recognised by many.

2018: Janine Phillips, former Director, Branch President and NAO member

From Janine's nomination: Janine was an original member of the AHPA committee that was established in 2011 to investigate options for professionalising the health promotion workforce. At the beginning of the journey to becoming the AHPA National Accreditation Organisation (NAO), Janine’s passion and enthusiasm for health promotion and the need to support and promote the health promotion workforce, drove many of the conversations about future directions. Janine should be acknowledged as a key advocate and initiator for the creation of Australia’s Health Promotion Practitioner Registration System.
Janine commented that she was humbled but very chuffed to receive the Award!

2018: Michele Herriot, Director, Chair Branch Presidents Committee

Receiving this Glen Paley Memorial Award for doing something I really enjoy is very gratifying. It is an honour to contribute to the health promotion sector through AHPA and to support a range of AHPA activities. Connecting with and supporting the branches and the Branch Presidents is particularly important as they are the grassroots of the organisation - our connection with members. This Award celebrates Glen's work at the local level and it is a honour to be a recipient.

2020: Tia Lockwood and Lucy Wickham, Chair and Deputy Chair of the NAO Assessment Sub-committee.

Hear from Tia and Lucy below.

2021: Dr Stefania Velardo, SA Branch President

Hear from Stefania below.

2023: Alana Storey 

Hear from Alana below.

AHPA values its formal and informal partnerships with a range of organisations spanning different sectors. Our members also engage with a variety of government and community organisations through their health promotion work.

Our partnerships allow us to work together to maximise our efforts to promote health, prevent illness and address the determinants of health.

AHPA has affiliations with the following organisations:

• Alcohol Change Australia 
• Allies for Uluru Coalition
• Australasian Epidemiological Association
• Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine
• Australian Council of Social Service
• Australian Democracy Network
• Australian Gun Safety Alliance
• Australian Health and Aged Care
• Australian Health Care Reform Alliance (AHCRA)
• Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC)
• Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA)
• Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA)
• Croakey
• headspace
• Institute of Community Directors (ICDA)
• International Union of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
• Lowitja Institute Health System Coalition
• Movember Men's Health Education Project Reference Group
• People's Health Movement
• Preventive Health SA (formerly Wellbeing SA)
• Public Health Association of Australia
• Social Determinants of Health Alliance (SDOHA)
• The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) 
• Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)
• Wellbeing and Prevention Coalition in Mental Health
• Women in Public Health

From 2009 to 2013 she was the National President, the National Secretary from 2013-2018 and Editor of the AHPA newsletter, Update from 2011 to 2016. In her Board role, Suzanne steered the Association through some difficult times. Her drive and diligence coupled with her frank and fearless approach were critical to achieving many pieces of important AHPA work and demonstrated the depth of her dedication and loyalty to AHPA and to health promotion.

During her time with the Board Suzanne chaired several Board committees including the Governance Review Implementation Committee, Business Model Working Group, National Events Committee and the Executive and Finance, Risk Management and Audit Committee. Prior to that she held a range of positions with the NSW Branch. Suzanne was the Convenor of the 2018 National Health Promotion Symposium, the Co-Convenor of the 21st National Conference (2013) and a representative for AHPA on the Organising Committee for both the 2012 and the 2015 Population Health Congress. Suzanne was made a Fellow of AHPA in 2014.

To acknowledge and recognise Suzanne’s tenure, contribution and commitment to health promotion the Board resolved to establish the AHPA Suzanne Gleeson Professional Development Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to support practitioners to develop their health promotion competencies with a particular focus on continuing professional development to support requirements related to practitioner registration. The Fund will support professional development around the determinants of health (particularly social and ecological) and health equity.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a full, financial, individual (non-student) member for a minimum of 12 months prior to closing date.
• Be a member who in the view of the Association, has actively contributed to its development through activities at a local level which contribute to the work of a Branch or the national organisation.
• Have not received an AHPA scholarship or bursary for professional development in the past two years.

Assessment of applications

• A panel will assess applications received by the closing date according to the purpose and criteria outlined.
• Applications outside the budget will not be considered.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• If no applications are suitable, the scholarship will not be awarded.
• The panel’s decision is final.

Suzanne Gleeson Professional Development Scholarship Fund

AHPA offers a number of professional development scholarships in several rounds throughout the year.  Scholarships of up to $1000 are available to participate in professional development activities that align to the purpose outlined above. Applications to participate in AHPA activities will be considered highly.  Applications are encouraged from those from diverse backgrounds and those experiencing hardship.

How to apply

Complete the Application Form and return it according to the instructions outlined.