National

In-Person and Virtual registrations available.

At the 2021 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference, you will discover the latest Indigenous-led, grassroot programs and projects taking place around the nation and across the seas. You will learn how to implement practical evidence-based research into your service, and gain a greater understanding of Indigenous protocols, practices, and considerations

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Hosted by enliven Victoria, Southern Melbourne PCP and Frankston Mornington Peninsula PCP, this free 1.5 hour webinar will assist health promotion practitioners to address climate change issues in a health promotion context.

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The Queensland Branches of the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) and Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) are coming together for the fifth time this year to host this virtual gathering for students and young professionals to hear from a range of professionals working in a variety of health promotion and public health fields.

Speakers will discuss their journeys and careers in public health and health promotion and provide tips to help our young audience in achieving their career goals.

Please note national time zones:
VIC/TAS/NSW/ACT: 5:30pm-7:30pm
QLD: 4:30pm-6:30pm
SA: 5:00pm-7:00pm
NT: 4:00pm-6:00pm
WA: 2:30pm-4:30pm

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In this webinar, Sylvie Meltzer, Creative Director at Satellite Foundation and some of our young people, will share the important ways in which creativity can act as a catalyst for improving wellbeing, sparking joy and feeling connected to others; all so important during these challenging COVID times.

The session will offer some creative communication tools and inspiration for those who work with children, young people, and families in a range of settings.

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The International Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services (HPH) has been the main event of the International HPH Network since 1993. It is a forum of learning and exchange on health promotion in and by health services for HPH members, health professionals, consultants, researchers, academics and policy makers with 500 delegates on average per year.

The main theme of the 2021 conference will be "Development of health-oriented health care management systems - How can health promotion optimize health gain and create more sustainable and equitable health systems?".

The Conference will be held in France and streamed live to the virtual audience.

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An interactive workshop supporting local governments to advocate for the prevention of obesity in early childhood and to implement strategies.

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Healthcare food retail settings are currently a focus of policy action to improve the health of food retail environments. Please come along to hear about the positive developments and discussions that are happening in this space.

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1.00-2.00pm AEDT

The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) is hosting a session on value-based messaging, with presenter Mark Chenery, Common Cause Australia.

The session will upskill AHPA members in creating change by engaging cultural values and using well-framed, value-based messages. It is designed for health promotion, public health, communications and advocacy professionals.

The event is free for AHPA members and $25 for non-members. 

Please note national time zones:
VIC/TAS/NSW/ACT: 1:00pm-2:00pm
QLD: 12:00pm-1:00pm
SA: 12:30pm-1:30pm
NT: 11:30am-12:30pm
WA: 10:00am-11:00am

Registration for this event is now closed.

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What does it take to get evidence into policy and practice and what impact can this have? In this special webinar on World Evidence Based Healthcare Day, past Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research Scholars share their experience of writing a policy brief that went on to have an impact.

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The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) is hosting an event on promoting health in a climate context, with presenter Dr Rebecca Patrick - President of Climate and Health Alliance.

This event is free and provides a professional development opportunity.

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From the transmission debate, to the origins investigation, to changes in mask guidance, to vaccine safety concerns, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a particularly precarious nexus of science, politics, journalism, social media, and policy. This panel discussion will reflect on this tenuous situation, potential areas of improvement in pandemic reporting, and lessons learned from recent experience.  

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The theme for this two-day, virtual Conference is: Evidence, Accountability, Action. 

​The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is committed to ensuring continued opportunities for professional development and connection within the justice and public health communities. The 2021 Justice Health Conference will be delivered in an interactive online format via a dedicated Virtual Conference Portal.

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Aligning COP 9 with COVID-19 Recovery in an Era of Interference from Tobacco and Related Industries.

The Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control, as the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Knowledge Hub for Article 5.3, is pleased to invite you to a webinar organized as part of lead-up to the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 9) to the WHO FCTC.

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Saturday 6 November 2021 | 9am – 7pm AEDT

Mental Health Reimagined is an international online summit for health professionals bringing together a diverse range of experts to outline the evidence-base and application of lifestyle intervention in the treatment of mood disorders.

If you’re a medical doctor or specialist, allied health practitioner, public health professional, or other health professional who has a role in mental health care, join us on Saturday 6 November to explore the opportunities and challenges of lifestyle intervention for those presenting with mental illness, and learn how to support your patients using key elements of Lifestyle Medicine (i.e. promoting physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, stopping smoking, improving sleep and reducing stress).

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The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) is hosting a session on the effective use of Twitter with presenter Kristy Schirmer, Zockmelon Health Promotion and Social Media Consulting.

The session will upskill AHPA members in the use of Twitter and is designed for health promotion professionals with all different levels of knowledge and confidence in using this social media platform.

The event is free for AHPA members and $15 for non-members.

Registration for this event is now closed.

Please note national time zones:
VIC/TAS/NSW/ACT: 12:00pm-1:00pm
QLD: 11:00am-12:00pm
SA: 11:30am-12:30pm
NT: 10:30am-11:30am
WA: 9:00am-10:00am

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The AHPA REET Committee would like to invite you to register to participate in the November 2021 Online Journal Club.

Participating in an online journal club is a great way to keep up to date with new practice and research in an area of interest, brush up on your critical appraisal skills, improve your public speaking and communication skills and collaborate with others.

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The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) is hosting a session on writing for publication, with presenters Professor James Smith, Health Promotion Journal of Australia and Alison Bell, Wiley.

This workshop aims to provide practical insights and editorial tips to build the confidence and capability of early career researchers.

The event is free for AHPA members and $25 for non-members.

Registrations for this event are now closed.

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The inaugural Implementation Science Health Conference Australia 2021 (ISHCA 21): Ensuring Equity Through Engagement and Research will bring together international and Australian leaders in implementation science – including Sydney Health Partners, Maridulu Budyari Gumal SPHERE and the National Centre of Implementation Science – to explore contemporary themes in health equity and how implementation science can be harnessed to increase the benefits of health and medical research to all.

Due the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney, ISHCA 21 will now be held online on the 24th, 25th and 26th of November commencing with a satellite session the evening of the 24th. We are still seeking abstract submissions and the deadline for those has been extended by one week to Monday, 13 September.

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AHPA are hosting a careers night to offer insights about careers in public health.

Guest speakers include professionals working in health promotion, public health and epidemiology.

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The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) is hosting a session on using behavioural science to tackle health promotion problems with presenter Alex Gyani, the Behavioural Insights Team, Australia.

The session will leave participants with an understanding of the fundamentals of Behavioural Insights. It will provide participants with a toolkit to identify where a Behavioural Insights approach may be appropriate. It is designed for policymakers, health, public health, research and advocacy professionals.

The event is free for AHPA members and $25 for non-members.

Registrations for this event are now closed.

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