When it comes to political donations from alcohol and gambling companies, the Australian public is often in the dark, research shows, despite recent reforms. Jenn Lacy-Nichols @unimelb theconversation.com/alcohol-and-ga…

The HILDA survey, released by the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne Institute on Thursday, has been running since 2001 and surveys about 20,000 residents across more than 9,000 households. ab.co/4irUQbS

One of Australia's most valuable social surveys also found a record number of households have been affected by natural disasters. University of Melbourne theconversation.com/hilda-data-sho…

HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high theconversation.com/hilda-data-sho…

⏰As we count down to #IWD2025, listen to Sima Bahous talk about the progress made & challenges left in achieving #GenderEquality since 1995. We must push forward for #ForAllWomenAndGirls. 🆕NEW REPORT: Women’s rights in review 30 years after Beijing: unwo.men/e6xB50VbTWr

OPINION | Diversity initiatives boost organisational performance, challenge privilege, and protect vulnerable groups from harmful austerity measures. themandarin.com.au/288373-why-we-…

Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity. But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges. Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. grattan.edu.au/report/orange-… #auspol

1/ Australia is facing 5 long-standing policy challenges. To increase Australians’ prosperity, our political leaders must confront these challenges. A thread on the Big 5 policy challenges facing Australia – and how to meet them. 🧵

Inspired and moved by this captivating portrayal of Notorious RBG. Now to read her dissents!

Budget pack from Dept of Health and Aged Care: health.gov.au/sites/default/… Budget statement from Minister Mark Butler: health.gov.au/ministers/the-… #AusPol #ElectionBudget2025

Tariffs introduced by the United States are likely to widen inequalities within and between countries, and have wide-ranging harmful consequences for health The Sir Michael Marmot Institute of Health Equity croakey.org/chaos-under-tr…

New World Health Organization (WHO) report on social determinants of health equity provides a much needed reminder to the global community that to improve health equity we must improve society, say @michaelmarmot and jessica allen bmj.com/content/389/bm…

May 2025: PhD liftoff ✈️ Excited to begin my research into how public health is understood, communicated, valued, and funded in Australia - and what shapes policymaking and investment decisions. Supervisors: A/Prof Nicole Rankin Rob Moodie University of Melbourne Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Bathed in winter sun 🤩 #Melbourne

Federal Government urged not to waste this opportunity for smarter investment in prevention croakey.org/federal-govern… #publichealth

A dusk walk, climb and sunset with Miss 13 - the perfect end to the day #lovewhereyoulive

Five ways the Prime Minister can step up for health equity – including: An annual progress report to parliament be a key requirement of the body tasked with responsibility for addressing the social determinants of health. croakey.org/how-the-prime-… #SDOH #AusPol

For the Healthy Maine Talks podcast from the Maine Public Health Association, Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH shares his perspectives on communication gaps, balancing idealism with efficacy, and finding common ground amid politicization. Listen here: bit.ly/4eQ9ol0

Submissions on the interim report, including the draft recommendation to establish a National Prevention Investment Framework, are due 15 September 2025 pc.gov.au/inquiries/curr…

By 2030, the 🌍 has a BIG opportunity: If every country implements WHO’s ‘Best Buys’ to prevent #NCDs we can: 💙 Save 12 million lives 💙 Prevent 28 million ❤️ attacks &strokes 💙 Add 150 million healthy years of life 💙 Unlock $1 trillion in benefits 👉 Let’s act now