The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre

In an interview with Global Health NOW, IGTC’s Graziele Grilo discusses #culturalappropriation tactics and tobacco industry marketing—what it looks like, why it’s a problem, and policy interventions that can help. https://buff.ly/4edWFqa

As the year wraps up and we start to book summer holidays, we're here to help your patients to make heart-healthy nutrition choices ❓🤔 Check out our tips below to help your cardiac patients look after their heart while enjoying some well-deserved holiday time! 😎🧘♀️💆♂️ Discover more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFbrjA5k

🎉 We are delighted to congratulate Associate Professor Nicole Nathan from the University of Newcastle on being named a finalist for the Health Services Award, sponsored by The Victorian Government (DJSIR), at the Research Australia, Health & Medical Research Awards 2024! 🏆 Nominated by Mrs Cheryl Redman and Professor Christopher Dayas, Professor Nathan's exceptional work on implementation research knowledge synthesis is truly commendable and highlights the significant impact of her contributions to the field. We are incredibly proud of Professor Nathan's achievements. Her work showcases the creativity and high standards that inspire and advance our community. Join us in celebrating Professor Nathan's accomplishments and wishing her the best of luck on 14 November as we eagerly await the award results! 😊 For more information about the awards, visit: https://lnkd.in/gKqrDYN #ResearchAustraliaAwards #HealthServices #Innovation #ImplementationResearch

🌟 Exciting Publication Alert! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the release of a mixed methods systematic review titled, Barriers and enablers to addressing smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption, physical activity and gestational weight gain (SNAP-W) in antenatal care, in Implementation Science Communications. Led by Dr Sophie Dilworth and a dedicated team, this review identifies key barriers such as environmental context and resources that hinder the implementation of international guidelines for antenatal care. Congratulations to the research team: Sophie Dilworth, Emma Doherty, Carly Mallise, Milly Licata, Jenna Hollis, Olivia Wynne, Cassandra Lane, Luke Wolfenden, John Wiggers, and Melanie Kingsland! Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/grdNaenw Together, let’s improve antenatal care for better maternal and child health!💪 #PublicHealth #Research #AntenatalCare #AustralianPreventionPartnershipCentre #SaxInstitute

🌟 We’re excited to celebrate our new partnership with Monash University, marked by our recent online workshop on equity in program design! Facilitated by Monash’s fabulous Health and Social Care Unit, this event brought together senior prevention policymakers, researchers and practitioners to co-create guidance for embedding equity in program planning. With enormous thanks to Helen Skouteris, Claire Blewitt and Mandy O'Connor. Nadia Mastersson, GAICD, Head of the Prevention Centre, welcomed participants, stating, “This collaboration is a significant step towards ensuring equity is at the forefront of disease prevention programs.” If you’re interested in partnering with us to drive impactful change in public health, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guxXcpQk #EquityInHealth #PublicHealth #Collaboration #MonashUni

🎉 We are thrilled to congratulate Associate Professor Jaithri Ananthapavan on being named a finalist for the Discovery Award by Research Australia, Health & Medical Research Awards 2024! 🏆 Nominated by Professor Suzanne Robinson from Deakin University and Ainslie Sartori from Cancer Council Western Australia, Associate Professor Ananthapavan's outstanding contributions exemplify the remarkable achievements of individuals and teams driving innovation that enhances our lives. As a valued member of our Scientific Advisory Committee at The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre, a centre of the Sax Institute, we are proud to support her impactful work. Explore Dr Ananthapavan’s Prevention Centre projects here: https://lnkd.in/gBbw26aW For more information about the awards, visit: https://lnkd.in/gKqrDYN #ResearchAustraliaAwards #HealthEconomics #Innovation #Congratulations

📢 Exciting news from the latest issue of Public Health Research & Practice! A study funded by The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre, a centre of the Sax Institute reveals that reducing childhood overweight and obesity by just 5% could lead to savings of over $7 billion for Australia. This research underscores the urgent need for effective prevention strategies, as less than 2% of health expenditure currently targets prevention. By investing in treatment and prevention, we can improve health outcomes for our children and benefit the broader community. Congratulations to Joe Carrello, Thomas Lung, Louise Baur, Alison Hayes for this important work. Discover the full story and its implications for public health: https://lnkd.in/gr7Ssajc Together, let’s work towards a healthier future! 💪 #PublicHealth #ChildObesity #HealthEconomics #ObesityPrevention #EndWeightStigma #SaxInstitute

🌟 Exciting news from Sydney! Today, His Majesty King Charles III visited an affordable housing building site next to Prevention Centre HQ, highlighting the importance of this social determinant of health. 🏘️ Suitable and secure housing is crucial for health and wellbeing. Learn more about the intersection of housing and chronic disease in the healthy housing episode of our Prevention Works podcast with Professor Rebecca Bentley. 👂 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gGGczfVk Let’s continue the conversation about affordable housing and its impact on community health! What are your thoughts? #AffordableHousing #HealthEquity #CommunityWellbeing 

❔ Is having both core and flexible intervention components counterproductive ❔ In an editorial in Healthcare Improvement at BMJ Quality and Safety, Professor Penny Hawe argues that implementation science is being held back by orthodoxies and/or misunderstandings. She outlines alternative directions drawing on work by members of The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre’s Emerging Leaders Network. 📖 Read the editorial here: https://lnkd.in/g3khiPgW 💡 To learn more about the Prevention Centre's Emerging Leaders Network, visit https://lnkd.in/gp8R7g-Q

🌍🚶♀️🚴♂️ We’d like to congratulate Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) researchers—Professor Melody Ding, Dr Binh Nguyen, Tracy Nau and Dr Mengyun (Susan) Luo—on their latest collaborative publication in The Lancet Planetary Health. Their systematic review delves into the co-benefits of active travel interventions that extend beyond just physical activity. Active travel initiatives like enhanced foot and bike paths, along with walk-to-school programs, engage various sectors such as planning, transportation, health and education. By understanding the extensive societal benefits of these interventions, we can foster cross-sectoral collaboration and investment. Analysing evidence from 80 studies, the team identified variety of co-benefits: improved safety, health, economic stability, environmental quality and social outcomes. These findings underscore the immense potential of active travel to tackle pressing challenges like chronic diseases, traffic safety, air pollution and carbon emissions. As Professor Melody Ding says: “Active travel in Australia is grossly underfunded, accounting for less than 2% of transport budgets compared to the 20% recommended by the UN. Our review shows that we are missing out on many gains that could otherwise result from active travel investment, which would benefit our health, social well-being, economy and environment.” 👉 Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gFaeh5Sk 👉 Check out the infographic: https://lnkd.in/g8ZBGQQw Let’s advocate for active travel and harness its benefits for a healthier, more sustainable future! #ActiveTravel #PublicHealth #SustainableTransport #Cobenefits #PreventionCentre