AHPA is pleased to be a member of the organising committee for the Preventive Health Conference 2022, convened by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA). The conference will be held as a hybrid conference, combining face to face and virtual components, from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 May 2022 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland.
AHPA Updates
AHPA is keen to inform members of AHPA activities. Watch this section for updates.
AHPA event: How to put equity and the social determinants of health at the heart of prevention - 19 Jul 2022
Save the date more information coming soon.
We are thrilled to host a special virtual event in July exploring how to put equity and the social determinants of health at the heart of prevention.
AHPA event: Applying for Registration - Everything you need to know - 7 Jun 2022
Join our team on Tuesday, 7 June 2022 for this informative online session.
AHPA event: Online Journal Club - 12 May 2022
The REET Committee would like to invite you to register for the first Online Journal Club of 2022 to be held in May.
Resources to support effective communication - Apr 2022
A number of resources exist to support effective communication, including guides with a specific focus on health issues, behaviours and population groups. Listed below are some evidence-based communication guides to support your health promotion practice.
Refer a Friend Promotion - April 2022
Refer a friend to become an AHPA member in 2022 and you'll both receive 10% off.
AHPA event: NSW/ACT Branch AGM - 24 Mar 2022
Join the NSW/ACT Branch Annual General Meeting on 24th March 1pm for an exciting panel discussion followed by branch updates and annual meeting procedures.
For more information click here.
AHPA Mentoring Program - Apr 2022
Nominations for the AHPA Mentoring Program 2022 closed on 14th March. Since then, the sub-committee have been busy working on matching mentors with mentees.
AHPA Event: Queensland Branch AGM - 17 Mar 2022
Simone will provide ‘Reflections on developing the National Obesity Prevention Strategy 2022-2032’. These reflections will be of interest for those seeking to obtain insight into this high level strategy development.
AHPA event: Student Careers Webinar - 24 Mar 2022
Hear from guest speakers Dr Stefania Velardo (Senior Lecturer in Health Education) and Lily Bourke (Community Educator and Venue Support Worker) about their professional experiences in health promotion research and practice.
AHPA event: An introduction to mental health promotion - 17 Apr 2022
AHPA recently hosted an online event An introduction to mental health promotion, with presenters Dr Stephen Carbone and Dr Luke Martin, Prevention United.
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Wellbeing SA - Feb 2022
Wellbeing SA has commissioned the Australian Health Promotion Association to undertake an evidence-informed scoping review on the health promotion workforce.
Recent event: Publishing for early career researchers - 22 Feb 2022
AHPA recently hosted an online event Publishing for Early Career Researchers, with Alison Bell, Wiley.
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Please note this resource if for AHPA members only.
Media Statement: Major boost for health promotion action in Australia
As the country’s leading health promotion organisation, the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) welcomes the launch of the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030 by Health Minister Greg Hunt. The Association supports the pillars of the Strategy and commends the commitment to increased expenditure for prevention and support for workforce development.
AHPA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through the Australian Government’s Health Peak and Advisory Bodies Program 2022-2025 announced by the Minister to support the strategic intent of the Strategy.
AHPA's recommended Summer viewing
AHPA’s recommended Summer viewing – all with a health promotion flavour. Enjoy!
AHPA member testimonial template
All AHPA members are invited to share their feedback using the AHPA testimonial template.
Click below for all the details.
Please note this is for AHPA members only.
AHPA Playlist 2021
We are thrilled to share the inaugural AHPA Playlist, packed full of health promotion-related songs nominated by members including AHPA Board Directors and Branch Presidents. Your summer listening is sorted!
Click here to listen to the playlist on Spotify, or view the song list below.
AHPA Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork design project - EOI extended
AHPA are seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers who are interested in creating an original artwork to be used for resources related to AHPA’s RAP (currently under development).
The submission date for Expressions of interest has been extended. Submissions are now due by 5pm 28 February, 2022.
Recent event: Applying Behavioural Insights to Health Promotion
AHPA recently hosted an online event Applying Behavioural Insights to Health Promotion, with Dr Alex Gyani, Behavioural Insights Team Australia.
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Please note this resource is for AHPA members only.
Call for Expressions of Interest to join AHPA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee
The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from members to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander committee.
Recent event: Writing for Publication
AHPA recently hosted an online event Writing for Publication, with presenters Professor James Smith, Health Promotion Journal of Australia and Alison Bell, Wiley.
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Please note this resource is for AHPA members only.
AHPA event: Tips for Writing Ethics Applications - 30 Nov
The Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA®) is hosting a professional development workshop focusing on writing ethics applications, with Professor Sharyn Burns, Teaching and Research Academic in the School of Population Health, Curtin University.
AHPA event: Health literacy and equity - 13 Dec
Dr Eberhard Wenzel Oration - Health literacy and equity – why it matters and what to do about it (in the midst of a global pandemic).
AHPA invites members to join our end of year virtual event. Professor Don Nutbeam will deliver the Eberhard Wenzel Oration, and present a number of awards.
Recent event: Amplify Health Promotion Voices in the Twitterverse
AHPA recently hosted an online event Amplify Health Promotion Voices in the Twitterverse with Kristy Schirmer, Zockmelon Health Promotion and Social Media Consulting.
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Please note this resource is for AHPA members only.
Advocacy short course scholarship
The Public Health Advocacy Institute’s week-long Public Health Advocacy Short Course is being held virtually from 29 November - 6 December 2021. One member is being offered a place in the course free of charge. The place has been donated by AHPA corporate member PHAI and is valued at $900.
AHPA event: Writing for publication - 18 Nov
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.
AHPA event: Public Health & Promotion Careers Night - 24 Nov
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.
AHPA event: Just Write It! - 6 Dec
AHPA are hosting a Just Write It! session to help members with their Health Promotion Practitioner Registration application.
Recent event: Using values and frames to create a healthy, equitable Australia
AHPA recently hosted an online event Using values and frames to create a healthy, equitable Australia with communications expert Mark Chenery, Common Cause Australia.
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Please note this resource is for AHPA members only.
AHPA event: Online Journal Club - 17 Nov
The AHPA Research, Evaluation and Evidence Translation (REET) Committee is hosting an online Journal Club. This 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.
Media Statement - Flinders University urged to #stopthechop on Southgate and its staff
The Australian Health Promotion Association has expressed shock and dismay at the axing of critical academic roles in health equity with the announcement this week by Flinders University that positions held by Professor Fran Baum and colleagues will be disestablished and the Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity wound up.
AHPA event: Promoting health in a climate context - 25 Oct
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.
Suzanne Gleeson Professional Development Scholarship Fund 2021
Applications now open.
Suzanne Gleeson is a long-serving member of the Australian Health Promotion Association. 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.
AHPA event: Applying Behavioural Insights to Health Promotion - 25 Nov
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.
AHPA event: Amplify Health Promotion Voices in the Twitterverse - 16 Nov
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.
Volunteers needed – communications and project work
AHPA are seeking EOIs from members to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours during Oct-Dec to help the Executive Office with some time-limited communications and project work. If you have experience in writing copy (website, socials, newsletters), developing collateral (videos, images using Canva), and/or conducting desktop research, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the Executive Office by COB 15 October 2021 and provide one hundred words or less on your interest in volunteering, the skills you bring and your availability to contribute.
Recent event: Health Promotion in Local Government
AHPA recently held an online event to discuss Health Promotion in Local Government. See below for the resource list, event slides and to view the event recording.
Register now for the next AHPA Webinar
Using values and frames to create a healthy, equitable Australia - AHPA Webinar 19 October 1-2pm AEDT
Join communications expert Mark Chenery, Common Cause Australia, as he talks about creating change by engaging cultural values and using well-framed, value based messages.
AHPA's National Jobs Bulletin
Our National Jobs Bulletin keeps members informed about health promotion roles across Australia, which we know our members want and value.
If you are a member watch your email for the fortnightly update on health promotion jobs!
Benefits of AHPA membership
Melbourne Vixens netballer Kaylia Stanton talks about the benefits of AHPA membership.
2022 AHPA Scholarships Program
The AHPA scholarship is the best way to kick-start to your career in health promotion. Winning the scholarship will pay 6 months full-time salary, working at an agency of your choice on a project you have developed. To apply, you can approach an agency with an idea for a potential project and submit an application with them, or email Myra, AHPA Scholarships Coordinator scholarshipswa@
Applications close 17 September 2021.
Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli Fellowship for Writers
Open to mid-career writers, the fellowship is awarded to someone in recognition of their literary achievements and commitment to humanity demonstrated through their active participation and engagement in social justice issues. Applicants must be under the age of 40 and identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or culturally and linguistically diverse.
Applications close 15 August 2021.
For more information click here.
AHPA celebrates 100 Registered Health Promotion Practitioners!
Watch this exciting video which recognises and celebrates Registered Health Promotion Practitioners in Australia!
Sustainable, professional workforce to boost health promotion efforts
Dr. Marguerite Sendall discusses progressing the preventive health agenda through professionalising the health promotion workforce.
Media Release: Leading health groups call on government to address climate health impacts in National Preventive Health Strategy
23 September 2020
Over 30 health groups today released a Joint Statement calling on the federal government to address climate change in the National Preventive Health Strategy, which is currently in development. The Strategy’s Consultation Paper does not include climate change in its six focus areas, nor even mention “climate change”.
Health Promotion Ethics Project
The Australian Health Promotion Association’s Health Promotion Ethics Project (HPEP) aims to advance critical practice and build the evidence base for health promotion in Australia.
Black Lives Matter Statement
Announcing a New Health Promotion Teaching and Learning Community Of Practice
AHPA is pleased to announce the establishment of an Australian Health Promotion Teaching and Learning Community of Practice. The CoP will share ideas, resources, and expertise relating to health promotion courses, accreditation and scholarship of teaching and learning. Three characteristics are essential:
Health Promotion Practitioner Registration
There are now nearly 90 Registered Health Promotion Practitioners in Australia!