Tarun Weeramanthri AM
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generalist at home and public health professional at work. Born 317 ppm, 426 ppm now
Perth
Joined November 2009
Current state assessment of public health services in Queensland, and 10-year roadmap, just published at Done as an independent reviewer (not with @_PHAA_ hat). @CroakeyNews
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5 years of intense effort as CMO during a critical period for #publichealth - thanks @PKelly_CBR for working with @_PHAA_ , leading Australia to good overall health outcomes during COVID, and best wishes for what’s next!
Statement by @Mark_Butler_MP : Professor Paul Kelly's last day in the Department will be 21 October. Arrangements to fill the roles of CMO and head of the interim Australian CDC will be confirmed in due course.
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.@_PHAA_ a public health success story - a significant milestone to celebrate, as we gather in Perth next week for our annual Australian Public Health Conference
15 years today since implementation of folate fortification in Australia, with outstanding health benefits. Congratulations to researchers (especially Carol Bower and Fiona Stanley), Ministers, health department colleagues, campaigners, journalists and all who played a part.
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This is a wonderful international tribute to a lifetime of work and impact - we are lucky to have Mike here and continuing his advocacy in WA and Australia @_PHAA_
Thanks to all involved. Totally unexpected, and so much appreciated.
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Congratulations to @carolinemiller0 who has been elected as the next @_PHAA_ President! Our vital multidisciplinary organisation is in good hands. Thanks to all who nominated for Board positions. See you in Perth at national conference in September :)
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Agreed. Non-disclosure agreements for consultations like these are unprecedented, unnecessary and heavy handed. Who is asking for them? Who benefits? @_PHAA_ @CroakeyNews
Bizarre. In more than 50 years with governments, academe and NGOs nobody has ever even suggested signing non-disclosure agreements - which also now give the gambling industry an excuse to avoid responding to media.
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A vision for @anzjph and some tips for authors! Welcome and good luck, @LukeWolfenden :)
We're thrilled to announce Prof @LukeWolfenden as the new Editor-in-Chief of @ANZJPH. Prof Wolfenden says the Journal "should be not just a mechanism to share research, but a tool for #PublicHealth improvement." Read more about Prof Wolfenden's vision ⤵️
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Thanks John, on behalf of @_PHAA_ members, authors, editors, reviewers, practitioners, students and readers - you are handing over a high quality public health journal in fine shape!
The latest volume of ANZJPH is out today - a special edition because it is also the final volume overseen by outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus Prof John Lowe. John we thank you for your dedication to the journal & wish you a happy retirement.
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A good decision for a critical sector. Congratulations to all @NACCHOAustralia for advocating for this for so many years, and @Mark_Butler_MP for listening and acting. @_PHAA_
Fed Govt - @Mark_Butler_MP @LindaBurneyMP @Malarndirri19 announce four year funding agreements for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) from 1 July
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We live on one planet, and this is our captain speaking @_PHAA_ @WFPHA_FMASP
United Nations chief urges all sectors to help build an "exit ramp off the highway to climate hell" #publichealth
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@MelissaSweetDr @aihw @_PHAA_ @healthy_climate @CroakeyNews @LancetCountdown Not that I can see. Section 5 of @LancetCountdown on Public and Political Engagement includes media coverage, see , but not state of community knowledge though.
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Excellent news. On first reading, two major firsts are specific definition of ‘pandemic emergency’ (linked to PH emergency of international concern), and broad definition of ‘relevant health products’ (with commitment to facilitate access). @_PHAA_ @CroakeyNews Congrats to all!
The amendments to the revised International Health Regulations (2005) can be found at the link below. Amendments are in *bold* The WHA is meeting now to formally adopt the revised instrument.
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Good to see Australia’s Minister for Health @Mark_Butler_MP supporting the launch of the new @WHO Investment Case, which will require substantial new and upfront investment from governments & other funders @_PHAA_
Today, we launched a new @WHO Investment Case, which, if fully funded and implemented, could contribute to saving 40 million lives over four years. It underpins our first ever Investment Round, which we launched earlier this week. #InvestInWHO #WHA77
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A must watch - congratulations Emma from all of us at @_PHAA_ !
📢 Witness global Indigenous communities celebrating @IndigenousWFPHA Emma Rawson-Te Patu's appointment as President of @WFPHA_FMASP on May 26, 2024. Watch their heartwarming welcome with a traditional Haka. 🌏🎥 via @YouTube
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@WFPHA_FMASP @luis_eugenio20 @IndigenousWFPHA @LomazziMarta @BBorisch @WRicciardi @mmoore50 @stefanbuttigieg @basantam Welcome too from @_PHAA_ , Prof Bedi!
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RT @PHAAQldbranch: A great initiative. Let’s hope it continues after the 6 month trial. Queensland unveils 50c public transport trial & Pre…
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RT @merusheel: "154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines." This month marks 50 years of EPI programs…
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.@_PHAA_ agrees
We're deeply disappointed to see the Australian Government commit to the use of gas until ‘2050 and beyond’ as announced in the Future Gas Strategy, despite catastrophic effects on climate and health. 👇 @ausgov @AustralianLabor @MadeleineMHKing
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