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Children should be safe online, but new research shows how companies are targeting them with ads for harmful products including alcohol, gambling and junk food. fare.org.au/new-research-s…

The cost of living has increased more sharply in regional areas than in the cities, with some outback residents paying double for essential goods like food and fuel. ab.co/4e94GOa

We need action now to ban companies from targeting children with alcohol, gambling & junk food ads which are causing such harm. This new pilot study from FARE Alliance for Gambling Reform + Food for Health Alliance shows just how badly kids are being bombarded online.

A new Alcohol Change Australia survey shows too many Australians are in the dark about the link between alcohol & cancer. Governments must take action to combat harm from alcohol, including implementing health warning labels on alcohol products. Media release: alcoholchangeaus.org.au

We got a bit ahead of ourselves... 😅 Abstract submissions for #ANZOS2024 are closing in just 4 weeks! 🗓️ Fantastic lineup of Plenary speakers: Andrea Hevener Christopher Gardner Boyd Swinburn @JNHealth Meet our speakers: anzos.com/invited-speake…

Australians want to eat well, but supermarkets push unhealthy foods with deals & product placement. Data we released today shows 3 in 5 buy more junk food than intended. Gov't must urge supermarkets to promote healthier options. See our media release: bit.ly/4eez2zb

Are you an Advanced Trainee interested in obesity management? Join our Masterclass taking place during #ANZOS2024 in Sydney. Don't miss out. We're offering 20 free registrations! Register (use QR code), you'll be refunded if successful #ANZOS2024 Endocrine Society of Australia

Great opening of #NEPHUShowcase2024 with a stimulating program and setting for productive discussions on improving community health. Beautiful artwork by Rubii Red With Kathleen Mathews Ward MP, Dr Sandro Demaio Rachel Laws

New recommendations have seen a push for a sugar tax to be introduced in Australia to tackle the epidemic of diabetes and obesity, but will it actually work? Executive Manager of the Food for Health Alliance Jane Martin joins us.

The industrial food system is undermining our health. Nassim Khadem did a deep dive into policies that can improve our diets. * health stars * marketing * baby/toddler foods * sugary drink levy abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1… Ged Kearney Mary-Anne Thomas MP

Starting the session on Effective Communication with Norman Swan at Health and Wellbeing Queensland #PreventionSymposium Looking forward to being a part of a great discussion.

Some 'health' food snacks aimed at kids have sugar levels 'more like confectionery' says Jane Martin Food for Health Alliance Cancer Council Victoria They're pushing for changes to food labelling. See this ABC News story on Instagram instagram.com/reel/C_tzdevuR…

UK sets legislation to protect children's health and freedom from unhealthy food marketing online and during peak times on TV. #Brandsoffourkids

Australian government plans to better control how infant formulas can be marketed. We joined with publichealthaus.bsky.social and VicHealth to welcome this move. Read out joint statement here: bit.ly/40jls9b

Did you see our open letter calling for action to protect children from harmful marketing of unhealthy food? With forty-five consumer and health orgs, health leaders Terry Slevin Todd Harper plus individuals like Jamie Oliver and Kon Karapanagiotidis Read here: bit.ly/4hDK42i

Wonderful to have Jamie Oliver joining other influential Australians and peak health, consumer groups calling on government for change. #brandsoffourkids

In 2024, an estimated 8.3% of the total disease burden was due to overweight/obesity, while a further 4.8% was attributed to dietary risks, new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data shows. Hear Jane Martin discuss policies Australia needs to support healthy diets with ABC News. bit.ly/3Zp7dgE

Coming up after 10am on ⁦ABC Melbourne⁩ talking everything Health Stars food labelling with Richelle Hunt⁩.

This #WorldObesityDay, we're urging the Aus Government to prioritise the funding and implementation of the #NationalObesityStrategy. This strategy was launched on this day in 2022, but three years on little progress has been made. Read our media release: bit.ly/3F1IBnQ

Australian children should have the best chance to be healthy, but our ultra-processed food industry is shaping their diets and impacting their future health. Time for government to act. #WOD #Kidsaresweetenough abc.net.au/news/health/20…