The Curtin School of Population Health (SoPH) Research Committee is hosting the inaugural presentation of the 2024 Research Seminar Series with presenter Dr Renee Carey (SoPH, CERIPH) and panellists Dr Matt Govorko and Mr Owen Whittle. Details below 👇

Angry Perth parents will protest against a development including three fast food outlets and a service station opposite a primary school. Sunrise

Time and time again fast food outlets are approved next to homes and schools despite strong community objection and evidence of their negative impact on community health. It’s time for planning regs to enable planning healthy sustainable communities.

We're supporting Cancer Council WA Obesity Policy, Cancer Council WA in objecting to 3 new fast-food outlets directly opposite a school. We call on the State Govt to implement the Sust Health Review recs incl changes to planning laws to limit unhealthy food outlets, esp near schools

Perth parents facing 3 new fast-food outlets directly opposite their kids’ school. If approved that will be 5 in 1km radius. That’s not OK. WA Govt must implement the SHR - changes to planning laws to limit fast food outlets, esp near schools. Roger Cook John Carey Perth

Big day today for parent power. The kids at this school will smell the chips cooking when they play on the oval and see the big bright signs of 3 fast food outlets, if approved.

PHAA WA supports a minimum floor price on alcohol, which is a proven strategy to reduce alcohol related harm. See a letter to the editor written by our president, published in the West Australian on the 17th February.

Parents slam $14.5 million plan for fast-food outlets KFC and McDonald’s near Hammond Park Primary School perthnow.com.au/news/education…

Finding new ways to say the same thing! Cancer Council WA’s @SunSmartWA team giving something new a try in “Scarbs”. New hand painted artwork sharing message of sun safety is unveiled near Scarborough Beach perthnow.com.au/news/wa/new-ha…

Thanks as always to the creative minds at Gatecrasher Tony Scampoli and OMD WA

A pivotal moment for cancer research in WA today. Investment from WA Government Office of Medial Research and Innovation #FHRIFund doubles the funding available through Cancer Council WA’s cancer research project grant scheme.

Excited to hear @ainsliesartori present at the PHAA is on Bluesky conference in Darwin about banning unhealthy advertising on state-owned property in WA. The team advocacy showcases the power of partnership and persistent advocacy in shaping policy for healthier communities. #Prevention2024

At PHAA is on Bluesky in #Darwin, we delved into the impact of campaigns like Find Cancer Early in regional Western Australia. Securing funding was just the first step - now, the ongoing challenge lies in evaluating their effectiveness amidst rising costs. #Prevention2024

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Thrilled to have presented at the Preventive Health Conference in Darwin, sharing insights on leveraging personal stories in cancer diagnosis for equity. It was great to meet so many public health researchers, experts, and health promotion advocates. #Prevention2024 PHAA is on Bluesky

Worried about the proliferation of junk food outlets in your area? Please sign the petition linked below. Thank you @ainsliesartori Melissa Ledger @EmmaKayG Cancer Council WA

It seems it’s impossible to get away from junk food promotions! ⁦Obesity Policy, Cancer Council WA⁩

We know that junk food ads are everywhere. They are hard to miss and many target children. Big junk food giants are making $ at the expense of the health of children, families and communities. Enough is enough. It's time we put a stop to these harmful ads.

Since 2019, communities have opposed junk food outlets especially near schools. All ignored. We’re asking the community to sign the petition showing they want/need the recommendations from WA government sustainable health review implemented

Thanks to past and present Cancer Council WA staff for the vision of skin cancer prevention in WA. This result isn’t possible without sustained funding, from Healthway @WAHealth and the generous WA community. Prevention works! Thanks Louisa Collins ☀️ ⭐️