Vaping was sold as a therapeutic product to help long-term smokers quit, not a recreational product – especially not one targeted to our kids. theguardian.com/australia-news…

This #HeartWeek2023, Heart Foundation have provided some great resources! Here are 3 steps you can take to keep your heart healthy ❤️ 1. Measure your blood pressure 2. Calculate your heart age 3. Book a #HeartHealthCheck Find out more: campaign.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-week Natalie Raffoul

A promising commitment from Minister Butler at the National Press Club today: "...$63 million for a national evidence-based information campaign, with a particular emphasis on young people." #publichealth #youngpeople health.gov.au/ministers/the-…

It was truly incredible to join with tens of thousands of people in London today to watch the Coronation processions. Congratulations to Their Majesties! God Save the King. #Coronation

Great work by Quit & VicHealth supporting #youngpeople and their families with more information about vaping. Want to find out more? Visit: vapingfacts.org.au

This is really concerning data for the health and wellbeing of #youngpeople in Australia. Continued, targeted #publichealth investment is required. Find out more: health.gov.au/resources/publ…

Today, health stakeholders gathered as the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing #cardiovasculardisease (#CVD) risk. Access it here: cvdcheck.org.au/?utm_source=tw… nextpracticedeakin

On #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, it's important to think about what we can do in our local communities to help prevent drownings. Take a look at @ymcansw swimming lessons, for both children and adults 🏊‍♂️ 🏊‍♀️ ymcansw.org.au/aquatics/

This #StrokeWeek is a timely reminder to learn the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. Take a look at this helpful video from Stroke Foundation 👇🏻 vimeo.com/460037924

Significant Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report out today which explores the economics of #sport & #physicalactivity in Australia and savings for our #health system. Have a read ⬇️ aihw.gov.au/reports/sports…

It's so great to see that the Heart Safe Communities initiative between Ambulance Victoria & Heart Foundation continues to expand and have impact! ambulance.vic.gov.au/new-heart-safe…

Active children and young people are more likely to be happy & less likely to feel lonely than those who are less active. Our latest #ActiveLives Children and Young People Survey provided more evidence of the benefits of getting active for mental health. #YouthMentalHealthDay

Good news to see the NSW Government committing $2.5M to increase services to help young people quit vaping. More here: nsw.gov.au/media-releases…

Today marks World Restart a Heart Day. ❤️ It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about cardiac arrest and the crucial role each one of us can play in saving lives. 🦸🦸‍♂️ Heart of the Nation (1/5) 🧵

Well done to the NSW Government for launching this important new #publichealth campaign and for amplifying the voices of #youngpeople Find out more by visiting: cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-and…

I had the pleasure to attend The First Nations Youth Forum held by Reconciliation NSW and The Y NSW Youth Parliament’s Aboriginal Affairs Committee   I am so excited that these conversations are continuing to happen among Aboriginal youth and the wider community 👏

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Happy #CommonwealthDay to all those celebrating across the Commonwealth! Today 56 member countries will come together to honour their unity, diversity and shared values. Visit our website to see the highlights and resources 👉: bit.ly/34uQ252

Today's Preventive #MentalHealth Symposium was an insightful and powerful discussion about mental health in Australia, the importance of data & evidence, and the need to support #children & #youngpeople. Thanks PHAA is on Bluesky for hosting.

Today is #WorldHealthDay. In 2022, 49.9% of Aussies had at least one chronic condition, up from 42.4% in 2011–12. With this being said, 56.5% of Australians aged 15 years and over still rate their health as very good or excellent.