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We're running a trial of exercise in nature here in Sydney. Free support for exercise and wellbeing for those who participate. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share our link: www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We're running a trial of exercise in nature here in Sydney. Free support for exercise and wellbeing for those who participate. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share our link: www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
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On October 9, 2025, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre, organized the second session of the “Asia-Africa Learning Exchange in Food Policy Research and Advocacy”
#FoodME #FoodMEMahidol #FoodPolicy
#FoodME #FoodMEMahidol #FoodPolicy
October 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
On October 9, 2025, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre, organized the second session of the “Asia-Africa Learning Exchange in Food Policy Research and Advocacy”
#FoodME #FoodMEMahidol #FoodPolicy
#FoodME #FoodMEMahidol #FoodPolicy
Great article that explains why the Australian 2-party system is falling apart: 'cartel parties'. New concept to me. Makes sense. theconversation.com/why-the-rise...
Why the rise of ‘cartel parties’ in Australia threatens our democracy
When politicians act like managers rather than representatives, accountability, transparency and scrutiny suffer.
theconversation.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Great article that explains why the Australian 2-party system is falling apart: 'cartel parties'. New concept to me. Makes sense. theconversation.com/why-the-rise...
This cause is close to my heart - Social Determinants of Health! Please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/eq...
Equal Rights Equals Respect: Stop Discrimination in Queensland workplaces now
Every Queenslander deserves the right to work or study in a space free from harassment and discrimination.
The Respect at Work laws represent a crucial step forward in creating safer, more respectful ...
www.megaphone.org.au
September 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This cause is close to my heart - Social Determinants of Health! Please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/eq...
Sign the petition calling for a National Firearms Register – a reform first pledged in 1996 that is critical to preventing future tragedies in Australia.
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/australia_ne...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/australia_ne...
✍️ PETITION: Australia Needs a National Firearms Register
Our research has revealed there are now more licenced firearms in Australia than before the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. ✍️ Add your name to call on the Federal Government to urgently establish a Nation...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
September 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Sign the petition calling for a National Firearms Register – a reform first pledged in 1996 that is critical to preventing future tragedies in Australia.
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/australia_ne...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/australia_ne...
We have a fully funded PhD scholarship available for Australian and international students in our Public Health & Economic Modelling team. The candidate will model the health and environmental impact of food systems, focusing on low- and middle-income countries.
www.griffith.edu.au/research-stu...
www.griffith.edu.au/research-stu...
Modelling the health and environmental impact of food systems
There are multiple scholarships available within the Uni-Start Equity Scholarship - which are available ti students in financial hardship, and/or education disadvantage .
www.griffith.edu.au
September 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
We have a fully funded PhD scholarship available for Australian and international students in our Public Health & Economic Modelling team. The candidate will model the health and environmental impact of food systems, focusing on low- and middle-income countries.
www.griffith.edu.au/research-stu...
www.griffith.edu.au/research-stu...
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#ClimateAction ✊ Help us stop this massive gas fracking development going ahead in the Beetaloo! Tell Macquarie and the other big banks to stop funding fracking: marketforces.org.au/beetaloo
#auspol #climate @getup.org.au @youth4climate.bsky.social
#auspol #climate @getup.org.au @youth4climate.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#ClimateAction ✊ Help us stop this massive gas fracking development going ahead in the Beetaloo! Tell Macquarie and the other big banks to stop funding fracking: marketforces.org.au/beetaloo
#auspol #climate @getup.org.au @youth4climate.bsky.social
#auspol #climate @getup.org.au @youth4climate.bsky.social
The Prime Minister wants to introduce new laws to let destructive salmon corporations bypass environmental protections. I've signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition to protect the Maugean skate - will you join me?
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
End salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour—protect the skate
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
March 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The Prime Minister wants to introduce new laws to let destructive salmon corporations bypass environmental protections. I've signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition to protect the Maugean skate - will you join me?
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_salmon_f...
This is a big public health problem - inequalities in wealth and income are root causes of unhealthy behaviours like addictions, unhealthy diets, violence. We need fair tax systems. The strongest shoulders... are now getting tax breaks. www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
It’s time we asked: what is the cost not just to the budget, but to society, when the richest are helped to get richer?
The question ‘how do we pay for it’ only seems to come up when the government spends money on things that help low and middle-income earners
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is a big public health problem - inequalities in wealth and income are root causes of unhealthy behaviours like addictions, unhealthy diets, violence. We need fair tax systems. The strongest shoulders... are now getting tax breaks. www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
What to do about organised crime groups trading in illegal tobacco, with a business model that includes arson attacks on shops? I have an idea. Would this work? Keen to hear your opinion. #tobacco #publichealth #crime #health
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Queensland arson attacks reveal 'entrenched' illegal tobacco trade
In just 12 months, Queensland Health seized more than eight million cigarettes, 2.6 tonnes of loose tobacco and 44,000 vapes.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
What to do about organised crime groups trading in illegal tobacco, with a business model that includes arson attacks on shops? I have an idea. Would this work? Keen to hear your opinion. #tobacco #publichealth #crime #health
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Really, really important for public health that we stop any new fossil fuel extraction projects. Climate change kills. nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...
SIGN NOW: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!
Sign the petition: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
December 18, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Really, really important for public health that we stop any new fossil fuel extraction projects. Climate change kills. nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...
Our new study hit the news! See e.g. edition.cnn.com/2024/11/15/h...
Want to live an extra 5 to 10 years? Adopt this habit, study suggests | CNN
Becoming as active as the top 25% of the US population could extend your life expectancy, a new study has found.
edition.cnn.com
November 16, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Our new study hit the news! See e.g. edition.cnn.com/2024/11/15/h...