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Friday, 04 May 2012 00:00 |
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PHAIWA press releases and 'letters to the editor' workshop
Facilitated by Holly Wood, Media and Communications Manager, Drug and Alcohol Office and Prof Mike Daube, Director, Public Health Advocacy Institute
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 May 2012 15:36 |
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Thursday, 19 April 2012 00:00 |
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Newsletter 9 - April 2012
Click on the link below to download the latest PHAIWA newsletter.
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Last Updated on Friday, 20 April 2012 13:36 |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30 |
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Tobacco 50 years on
Mike Daube was invited to write in the Opinion pages of The West Australian on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the publishing of the Smoking and Health report from the Royal College of Physicians of London.
To read the article, see www.thewest.com.au or see the attachment below. |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30 |
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Local Government Injury Prevention and Community Safety Capacity Building Project-
Small Grants Available
An exciting opportunity exists for local government authorities (LGAs) to apply to PHAIWA for a small grant (maximum $7,500) for projects that investigate options to promote and enhance community injury prevention and safety at the community level. Read more about this project here or in the attachments below
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 16:59 |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30 |
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Public Health Nutrition Advocacy Workshop
The Public Health Advocacy Institute, in partnership with the PHAA Food and Nutrition Special Interest Group and the PHAA WA Branch, present: "Public Health Nutrition Advocacy – What works and how do you do it?” on Wednesday March 7 2012, from 9am to 12:15pm.
This seminar and panel discussion will feature:
- Dr Tim Lobstein: Director of the Child Obesity Programme, International Association for the Study of Obesity.
- Jane Landon: Director of Policy, UK National Heart Forum.
- Christina Pollard & Andrea Begley: Curtin University, Public Health Association of Australia Food and Nutrition Special Interest group (FANSIG) co-conveners.
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Last Updated on Friday, 20 April 2012 11:43 |
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 13:47 |
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Indigenous Storybook (2nd Edition) - Would you like to be a Storyteller? Register your interest today.
Have you seen the first edition of the West Australian Indigenous Storybook (the Kimberley and Pilbara edition)?
If not, down load a copy now (see below)
PHAIWA is looking for Storytellers for the second (Perth Metro, Peel and the Wheatbelt) edition. If you would like to be a Storyteller or know someone who would, register your interest online now by clicking on this link.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 February 2012 14:08 |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:05 |
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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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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:02 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 12:20 |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30 |
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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
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Last Updated on Friday, 14 October 2011 14:15 |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30 |
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Workshop and Roundtable events with Prof Helen Keleher
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Last Updated on Friday, 14 October 2011 16:24 |
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:30 |
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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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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:46 |
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011 15:01 |
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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 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 July 2011 12:14 |
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Wednesday, 09 March 2011 15:44 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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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Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 16:27 |
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Friday, 11 February 2011 11:46 |
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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.
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Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 13:56 |
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