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Systems thinking: taking a systemic approach

WEBSystems thinking is a mental framework that helps us to become better problem solvers. Systems thinkers find ways to shift or recombine the parts in the …

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Type 2 diabetes large-scale programs

WEBBackground. Diabetes is a crucial health issue for Australia. More than 10% of Australians have diabetes or are at high risk. The burden of diabetes is compounded …

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Benefits of prevention for wellbeing

WEBAustralia’s world-leading work to control tobacco use is an example of health benefits that have been realised from prevention. A range of interventions including regulation and …

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National Preventive Health Strategy launched

WEBThe release of the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030, a highly anticipated document following a great deal of consultation in the prevention sector, has …

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The co-benefits of prevention

WEBThe ‘co-benefits of prevention’ refers to the multiple benefits across different policy or program areas that can arise from a preventive health strategy or initiative. For …

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Multisectoral collaboration and its impact on health and wellbeing

WEBThe institutionalisation of effective multisectoral collaboration requires action at all stages of the policy cycle and a political lens that is balanced by apolitical support …

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Economic benefits of prevention

WEBExamples of the economic value of prevention. Each additional kilometre walked has been estimated to result in health-related benefits that range in value from $1.04 to $2.08. …

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April 2024: preventive health in the news

WEBThe Guardian, 19 April 2024. Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why. The Conversation, 19 April 2024. Falls, fractures and …

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The role of e-health interventions in treating adolescent …

WEBAdolescent overweight and obesity is a major public health issue in Australia with one in four young people above a healthy weight. The health condition is …

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WHAT IS SYSTEMS THINKING AND HOW DOES IT APPLY TO …

WEB2 American Journal of Community Psychology and Health Education and Behaviour.3-5 This may be because solving problems in the familiar ways in public health has become …

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Professor Andrew Wilson AO

WEBProfessor Andrew Wilson is Co-Director of the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics at The University of Sydney and former Co-Director of The …

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Systems Change Framework

WEBFunding Partners. The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, ACT Health, Cancer …

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Preventive Health Conference 2024

WEBThe theme for the 2024 Preventive Health Conference is ‘Building prevention success stories’. It will feature more than 30 presentations from researchers, …

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How to write policy briefs

WEBTo inform the audience of a new issue. Canvas different policy options. Make recommendations. Provide evidence on a specific problem or issue you know they are …

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Policies for tackling obesity and creating healthier food …

WEBPolicies for tackling obesity and creating healthier food environments Obesity ** ***

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How can we improve health messaging to reach all Australians

WEBEpisode summary. Culturally and linguistically diverse people in Australia are neglected in most academic research, and health is not exempt. In this episode, we …

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HEAL Conference 2023: Collective action for health, environment …

WEBOver three days, HEAL 2023 will deliver opportunities to discuss the leading health, climate and environmental challenges we face in Australia, the Asia-Pacific …

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