Public Health Advocacy is about promoting and supporting changes
that will improve the health of the community.


The Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA (PHAIWA) works closely with its partner organisations and other public health groups to promote public health interests and action in priority areas such as obesity, alcohol, environment & health, injury, child health, Indigenous health and public health expenditure. The PHAIWA is an independent public health voice. The institute aims to promote, support and develop public health advocacy in Western Australia.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:05

Children's Environment and Health Local Government Showcase


The Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA is excited to unveil the Children’s Environment and Health Local Government Showcase, a document which features the standout strategies identified in the inaugural Children’s Environment and Health Local Government Report Card Project that was run in 2011. 

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Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 15:45
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Friday, 16 December 2011 12:11

Newsletter 8 - December 2011


Click on the link below to download the latest PHAIWA newsletter!

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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:02

Indigenous Storybook Launch 

On Wednesday November 16th, the inaugural West Australian Indigenous Storybook was officially launched by The Hon Robyn McSweeny, Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interest and Youth.

The launch, which was held at the Men’s Outreach Service in Broome, was a huge success, with over 60 people attending, including many of the Storytellers and organisations involved in bringing the Storybook to life.   All Storytellers were presented with their own Storybook by the Minister.

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Last Updated on Friday, 18 November 2011 16:57
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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:02

Bin the Spin: Round 8 Completed.

Lots of great entries from the last few months! Seen any interesting, misleading advertisements or promotions? Don't forget to send them in to PHAIWAs 'Bin the Spin" awards. Entries for round 9 will close 6 January 2012.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:09
 
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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 11:17

Road Safety & Media Campaigns: "How well do they work? What Support do they need?"

Healthy Roads in association with the  Office of Road Safety (ORS) are holding a forum on road safety and media campaigns on the 24th November 2011. The session will focus on the use of media, ORS  WA road safety campaigns, campaign evaluation as well  what people and organisations can do to support the campaigns. Please see the attached invite for more information.

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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 11:10

Tobacco Control Forum

PHAIWA are holding a Tobacco Control Forum on Wednesday 30th November 2011 (9:30am - 1:00pm) in Seville Grove. For more information & map see flyer.  RSVPs are required by 25th November 2011.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 11:16
 
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30

Local Government Children's Environment & Health Awards announced

PHAIWA would like to congratulate the City of Subiaco for winning the inaugural Children’s Environment & Health Awards held this morning as part of our Local Government Report Card Project.  The City of Subiaco was judged best in the state from a field of 19 council submissions, primarily due to their comprehensive children’s consultation framework outlined in their Child Friendly City Plan. 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:20
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30

Good news stories help win grant

PHAIWA recently won funding for the Indigenous Storybook project from the State Government. Read more about it in this article published recently in the Southern Gazette: Good news stories help win grant

Last Updated on Friday, 14 October 2011 14:15
 
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30

Workshop and Roundtable events with Prof Helen Keleher

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Download this file (Writing for Publications.pdf)Writing for publications workshop 260 Kb87
Last Updated on Friday, 14 October 2011 16:24
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30

CURTIN STUDENTS CALL TO “CLEAR THE AIR” IN PUBLIC PLACES

A team of Curtin University Health Promotion students have united with the mission to force the government to tighten legislation to protect children and adults from harm caused by passive smoke, in particular smoking in public doorways. "Clear the Air" are looking for people to sign the petition (see attachment below) and join their campaign. If you are interested in being part of this great initiative or would like more information email cleartheair@westnet.com.au.

 

 

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Download this file (Petition - Smoking in public doorways.pdf)Petition_Smoking in public doorways 217 Kb51
Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:46
 
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011 15:01

Musical Advocacy: Joseph Roe Saving the Kimberley

This video on YouTube is a great example of innovative advocacy in WA. Joseph Roe, "Environs Kimberley" and "Save the Kimberley" use music and multimedia to get their message across to the public and decision makers about the Woodside gas plant .

Joseph Roe Saving the Kimberley: http://youtu.be/ZNCr2QB3WKg

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 July 2011 12:14
 
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Wednesday, 09 March 2011 15:44

Local Government Planning Guide


New resource for local governments: "Public Health Planning: A guide to developing a local government Public Health Plan"

This year, the WA Government  is expected to pass the Public Health Bill 2011. One of the requirements of this bill is that all local governments will be required to develop a Public Health Plan. In preparation for this, PHAIWA, in partnership with Stoneham and Associates, have developed a free guide to assist local governments to develop a Public Health Plan.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 14 April 2011 16:37
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Friday, 18 March 2011 14:16

"What do our partners think about PHAIWA"?

In 2010, an electronic survey was sent out to senior staff from organisations who have worked with us over the past three years to find out what they thought about working with PHAIWA. To view the results, download the attachment below.

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Last Updated on Friday, 18 March 2011 14:28
 
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Friday, 18 February 2011 15:42

Health Act of WA turns 100 years old

On Tuesday February 16 2011, the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAIWA) and the Public Health Association (PHAA) of WA held an event to mark the 100th anniversary of the proclomation of the Health Act of 1911. PHAIWA and the PHAA are calling for a new Public Health Act to be passed through parliament this year.

To view an article on the event reported in The Post Newspaper click here.

To read more about why PHAIWA want a new Public Health Act in WA please read our factsheet and media release.

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Download this file (why we need a new health act fact sheet.pdf)Factsheet - Why we need a new Heatlh Act 102 Kb277
Download this file (2011_02_19_CAM__pp102_p[1].pdf)Post Newspaper article 1791 Kb312
Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 16:27
 
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Friday, 11 February 2011 11:46

WHO releases new physical activity guidelines

On February 4 2011, the World Health Organisation released new guidelines on physical activity titled Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health

To view the media release, click here. To read the full reccomendations, click here.


Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 13:56
 
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 17:11

Plain packaging of cigarettes: Who is really behind the campaign

You may have noticed a series of TV, print and radio advertisements spring up before the election opposing the government’s plan to introduce plain packaging of cigarettes.

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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 14:53
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 16:11

Alcohol promotion & advertising during live sports telecasts.

This report by Melissa Stoneham and Edwina Howse provides an insight into alcohol sponsorship visible during major sporting events (Melbourne Cup, one day's play of cricket test match, a 20-20 cricket match and an AFL game) over the New Year period of 2009/2010.  To read the full report, download the attachment below.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 16:25
 
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Thursday, 20 May 2010 13:41

Environmental Health Needs of Aboriginal Communities in WA – Report Released

This report outlines the findings from a survey of discrete Aboriginal communities during late 2007 and through 2008, funded by the Environmental Health Coordinating Committee (EHNCC), the peak coordinating body in Aboriginal environmental health in WA.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 May 2010 15:21
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Wednesday, 24 March 2010 15:31

Healthway Visiting Fellows 2010 - Jane Landon and Dr Tim Lobstein

As part of the Healthway Fellowship Scheme, the Public Health Advocacy Institute hosted two visiting fellows from the UK - Jane Landon and Dr Tim Lobstein. During March and April they hosted a number of professional development seminars and workshops on their work and research into overweight and obesity. A copy of the report written by Dr Tim Lobstein while in Perth,  "Tackling the challenge of obesity", can be downloaded below. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 27 May 2010 17:37
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Thursday, 19 November 2009 14:47

Update: Members of the Environment and Health Advocacy Committee

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 June 2010 16:07
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