Lucy Westerman
@lucywesterman.bsky.social
Scrutinising determinants of health - especially social and commercial factors around #NCDs, focused on prevention, health promotion & teaching health communications.
Joined bsky 07/23
Australia / UK / Global / lewest on X
Joined bsky 07/23
Australia / UK / Global / lewest on X
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Lucy Westerman
@lucywesterman.bsky.social
· Nov 16
✨Hi Bluesky!✨
After 11 years connecting with thousands of people & organisations through Twitter, the time feels right to start connecting with a reenergised community migrating to brighter horizons.
I look forward to fresh conversations & perspectives, & co-creating a space even better than before.
After 11 years connecting with thousands of people & organisations through Twitter, the time feels right to start connecting with a reenergised community migrating to brighter horizons.
I look forward to fresh conversations & perspectives, & co-creating a space even better than before.
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Former heads of VicHealth from across the political divide have called on the Allan government to reverse its decision to abolish the health promotions agency. #politics #victoria
‘Bone-headed decision’: Government under pressure to spare VicHealth from axe
Former heads of VicHealth from across the political divide have called on the Allan government to reverse its decision to abolish the health promotions agency. #politics #victoria
www.theage.com.au
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-b...
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-b...
VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures
It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now th...
womensagenda.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-b...
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-b...
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Victorian Government faces massive fight over VicHealth bombshell www.croakey.org/victorian-go...
Victorian Government faces massive fight over VicHealth bombshell
www.croakey.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Victorian Government faces massive fight over VicHealth bombshell www.croakey.org/victorian-go...
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
VicHealth has been a pretty importsnt part of my professional life. I’ve been incredibly grateful for everything I’ve been able to do with them.
Disestablishing VicHealth would be a huge misteke for health in this state.
savevichealth.org
Disestablishing VicHealth would be a huge misteke for health in this state.
savevichealth.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
VicHealth has been a pretty importsnt part of my professional life. I’ve been incredibly grateful for everything I’ve been able to do with them.
Disestablishing VicHealth would be a huge misteke for health in this state.
savevichealth.org
Disestablishing VicHealth would be a huge misteke for health in this state.
savevichealth.org
🤔 Want to help #SaveVicHealth?
6️⃣ This article lists 6 things you can do.
✍️ Today I wrote to my local MPs to urge them to help keep #VicHealth #independent.
🗺️ No matter where you live in the world, if you care about having a strong VicHealth, your voice can help.
🙋🏽♀️ Get involved!
#SDOH #CDOH
6️⃣ This article lists 6 things you can do.
✍️ Today I wrote to my local MPs to urge them to help keep #VicHealth #independent.
🗺️ No matter where you live in the world, if you care about having a strong VicHealth, your voice can help.
🙋🏽♀️ Get involved!
#SDOH #CDOH
Six ways to help save VicHealth: public health campaigner – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/six-ways-to-...
By Caterina Giorgi
#AdvocacyMatters
By Caterina Giorgi
#AdvocacyMatters
Six ways to help save VicHealth: public health campaigner
Introduction by Croakey: More than 350 community, health and academic leaders have signed an open letter to Victorian Premier Jacinta
www.croakey.org
December 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🤔 Want to help #SaveVicHealth?
6️⃣ This article lists 6 things you can do.
✍️ Today I wrote to my local MPs to urge them to help keep #VicHealth #independent.
🗺️ No matter where you live in the world, if you care about having a strong VicHealth, your voice can help.
🙋🏽♀️ Get involved!
#SDOH #CDOH
6️⃣ This article lists 6 things you can do.
✍️ Today I wrote to my local MPs to urge them to help keep #VicHealth #independent.
🗺️ No matter where you live in the world, if you care about having a strong VicHealth, your voice can help.
🙋🏽♀️ Get involved!
#SDOH #CDOH
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future - Sign the Petition! www.change.org/p/keep-viche... #SaveVicHealth
Sign the Petition
Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future #SaveVicHealth
www.change.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future - Sign the Petition! www.change.org/p/keep-viche... #SaveVicHealth
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Let's be very clear: this is not cost-saving - it's cost-adding. It's a false economy that only makes people sicker.
#SaveVicHealth
🎯 Actions
• Read Open letter to Premier docs.google.com/document/d/1...
• Sign Open letter docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
• Sign Petition
c.org/w9M7r8Y86K
#auspol
#SaveVicHealth
🎯 Actions
• Read Open letter to Premier docs.google.com/document/d/1...
• Sign Open letter docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
• Sign Petition
c.org/w9M7r8Y86K
#auspol
December 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Let's be very clear: this is not cost-saving - it's cost-adding. It's a false economy that only makes people sicker.
#SaveVicHealth
🎯 Actions
• Read Open letter to Premier docs.google.com/document/d/1...
• Sign Open letter docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
• Sign Petition
c.org/w9M7r8Y86K
#auspol
#SaveVicHealth
🎯 Actions
• Read Open letter to Premier docs.google.com/document/d/1...
• Sign Open letter docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
• Sign Petition
c.org/w9M7r8Y86K
#auspol
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
#VicHealth needs to maintain a certain level of independence.
🎧 Listen to what an unexpected State budget move means for preventive health more broadly.
Guests Rob Moodie, Nicola Roxon & others.
Listen to #ABCradio
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#SaveVicHealth #springst #auspol #health #Victoria
🎧 Listen to what an unexpected State budget move means for preventive health more broadly.
Guests Rob Moodie, Nicola Roxon & others.
Listen to #ABCradio
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#SaveVicHealth #springst #auspol #health #Victoria
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#VicHealth needs to maintain a certain level of independence.
🎧 Listen to what an unexpected State budget move means for preventive health more broadly.
Guests Rob Moodie, Nicola Roxon & others.
Listen to #ABCradio
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#SaveVicHealth #springst #auspol #health #Victoria
🎧 Listen to what an unexpected State budget move means for preventive health more broadly.
Guests Rob Moodie, Nicola Roxon & others.
Listen to #ABCradio
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#SaveVicHealth #springst #auspol #health #Victoria
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Open letter to fellow Victorians, from a current #VicHealth Early Career Research fellow (me).
Dear Victorians, please help #savevichealth ...
Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/keep-viche...
SHARE the petition.
Follow Friends of VicHealth on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/frie...
Dear Victorians, please help #savevichealth ...
Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/keep-viche...
SHARE the petition.
Follow Friends of VicHealth on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/frie...
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Open letter to fellow Victorians, from a current #VicHealth Early Career Research fellow (me).
Dear Victorians, please help #savevichealth ...
Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/keep-viche...
SHARE the petition.
Follow Friends of VicHealth on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/frie...
Dear Victorians, please help #savevichealth ...
Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/keep-viche...
SHARE the petition.
Follow Friends of VicHealth on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/frie...
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
If you think that getting rid of Vic Health is a short-sighted and ultimately costly decision, one thing you can do is sign the petition. #SaveVicHealth #VicPol #SpringSt
Sign the Petition
Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future #SaveVicHealth
www.change.org
December 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If you think that getting rid of Vic Health is a short-sighted and ultimately costly decision, one thing you can do is sign the petition. #SaveVicHealth #VicPol #SpringSt
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
This week our Co-Founders Dr Alexandra Jones and @jo-joia-le.bsky.social signed an open letter calling on the Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan to keep VicHealth independent, strong & fully funded.
🧵 1/6
🧵 1/6
December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This week our Co-Founders Dr Alexandra Jones and @jo-joia-le.bsky.social signed an open letter calling on the Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan to keep VicHealth independent, strong & fully funded.
🧵 1/6
🧵 1/6
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Bookmark this link to track our ongoing coverage of efforts to #SaveVicHealth.
www.croakey.org/category/pub...
And see some of the comments below:
www.croakey.org/category/pub...
And see some of the comments below:
December 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Bookmark this link to track our ongoing coverage of efforts to #SaveVicHealth.
www.croakey.org/category/pub...
And see some of the comments below:
www.croakey.org/category/pub...
And see some of the comments below:
3750 people from Australia & 32 other countries have signed a @change.org petition urging the Victorian government to keep global health promotion leader #VicHealth independent, & not ‘absorb’ it into the Dept. of Health.
Search #SaveVicHealth to learn why, then sign the petition:
c.org/9VZkNDXLDf
Search #SaveVicHealth to learn why, then sign the petition:
c.org/9VZkNDXLDf
Sign the Petition
Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future #SaveVicHealth
c.org
December 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
3750 people from Australia & 32 other countries have signed a @change.org petition urging the Victorian government to keep global health promotion leader #VicHealth independent, & not ‘absorb’ it into the Dept. of Health.
Search #SaveVicHealth to learn why, then sign the petition:
c.org/9VZkNDXLDf
Search #SaveVicHealth to learn why, then sign the petition:
c.org/9VZkNDXLDf
#VicHealth is more than government agency - it’s part of who we are as Victorians, & world leading incubator & innovator for #HealthPromotion & #PublicHealth.
But @vicgovau.bsky.social wants to shut it down.
Join other friends of VicHealth to raise our voices and #SaveVicHealth c.org/YkpGWMTPfH
But @vicgovau.bsky.social wants to shut it down.
Join other friends of VicHealth to raise our voices and #SaveVicHealth c.org/YkpGWMTPfH
Sign the Petition
Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future #SaveVicHealth
c.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
#VicHealth is more than government agency - it’s part of who we are as Victorians, & world leading incubator & innovator for #HealthPromotion & #PublicHealth.
But @vicgovau.bsky.social wants to shut it down.
Join other friends of VicHealth to raise our voices and #SaveVicHealth c.org/YkpGWMTPfH
But @vicgovau.bsky.social wants to shut it down.
Join other friends of VicHealth to raise our voices and #SaveVicHealth c.org/YkpGWMTPfH
Australia showed up for #HLM4 on #NCDs & #MentalHealth.
Hayley Jones (McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer) & I shared a recap with @croakeynews.bsky.social
Want to hear more?
Join our webinar cohosted w The George Institute on 15 October: georgehub.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #UNGA80
Hayley Jones (McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer) & I shared a recap with @croakeynews.bsky.social
Want to hear more?
Join our webinar cohosted w The George Institute on 15 October: georgehub.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #UNGA80
October 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Australia showed up for #HLM4 on #NCDs & #MentalHealth.
Hayley Jones (McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer) & I shared a recap with @croakeynews.bsky.social
Want to hear more?
Join our webinar cohosted w The George Institute on 15 October: georgehub.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #UNGA80
Hayley Jones (McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer) & I shared a recap with @croakeynews.bsky.social
Want to hear more?
Join our webinar cohosted w The George Institute on 15 October: georgehub.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #UNGA80
#UNGA80 is underway, the #NCDs & #MentalHealth High Level Mtg is tomorrow & it’s #NCDAlliance’s Global Week for Action.
Hayley Jones, Diane Shelton (McCabe) & Veronica LeNevez (TGI) & recapped our recent event on what it looks like to #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs in Australia
actonncds.org/stories/blog...
Hayley Jones, Diane Shelton (McCabe) & Veronica LeNevez (TGI) & recapped our recent event on what it looks like to #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs in Australia
actonncds.org/stories/blog...
Australia’s Role in Global NCD Action highlighted at Parliamentary Event
Get a closer look at how Australia is stepping up to support global action on NCDs, with highlights from a major event at Parliament House. This blog shares inspiring stories, practical strategies, an...
actonncds.org
September 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
#UNGA80 is underway, the #NCDs & #MentalHealth High Level Mtg is tomorrow & it’s #NCDAlliance’s Global Week for Action.
Hayley Jones, Diane Shelton (McCabe) & Veronica LeNevez (TGI) & recapped our recent event on what it looks like to #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs in Australia
actonncds.org/stories/blog...
Hayley Jones, Diane Shelton (McCabe) & Veronica LeNevez (TGI) & recapped our recent event on what it looks like to #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs in Australia
actonncds.org/stories/blog...
Australia may be far from the UN, but chronic disease & mental health are shared global challenges.
40+ orgs have backed a call to the Australian Government to act with ambition, ahead of (& beyond) the UN #HLM4 on #NCDs in 3 weeks.
🔗 www.georgeinstitute.org/our-impact/p... #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
40+ orgs have backed a call to the Australian Government to act with ambition, ahead of (& beyond) the UN #HLM4 on #NCDs in 3 weeks.
🔗 www.georgeinstitute.org/our-impact/p... #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
September 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Australia may be far from the UN, but chronic disease & mental health are shared global challenges.
40+ orgs have backed a call to the Australian Government to act with ambition, ahead of (& beyond) the UN #HLM4 on #NCDs in 3 weeks.
🔗 www.georgeinstitute.org/our-impact/p... #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
40+ orgs have backed a call to the Australian Government to act with ambition, ahead of (& beyond) the UN #HLM4 on #NCDs in 3 weeks.
🔗 www.georgeinstitute.org/our-impact/p... #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
With < 2 months to the 4th #UNHLM on #NCDs & #MentalHealth, I’m pleased to be in Canberra as part of the TGI & McCabe team hosting tomorrow’s parliamentary breakfast on Australian leadership to elevate ambition & accelerate action to #ActOnNCDs & #LeadOnNCDs www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-med...
Parliamentary Breakfast: Australia's Role in Tackling Global Health Threats
A parliamentary breakfast, hosted by The George Institute for Global Health and the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, will be held on Tuesday, 29th July 2025...
www.georgeinstitute.org
July 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
With < 2 months to the 4th #UNHLM on #NCDs & #MentalHealth, I’m pleased to be in Canberra as part of the TGI & McCabe team hosting tomorrow’s parliamentary breakfast on Australian leadership to elevate ambition & accelerate action to #ActOnNCDs & #LeadOnNCDs www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-med...
To improve health, we need to stop using the word #lifestyle when discussing disease and risk factors. It oversimplifies complex #health isues, and distracts from broader causes that must be addressed for meaningful change.
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #NCDs #UNHLM www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-re...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #NCDs #UNHLM www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-re...
Why Retiring the Word "Lifestyle" Would Improve How We Talk About Health
Words matter. And when it comes to discussing health, illness, and risk, one word is particularly problematic: "lifestyle".
www.linkedin.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
To improve health, we need to stop using the word #lifestyle when discussing disease and risk factors. It oversimplifies complex #health isues, and distracts from broader causes that must be addressed for meaningful change.
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #NCDs #UNHLM www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-re...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #NCDs #UNHLM www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-re...
A crucial #4Corners examination of #cancer diagnoses in young people.
What is behind it?
Understanding can help reduce the impact of #NCDs like cancer for current and future generations, but requires looking beyond 'health' to our environments.
Best wishes to those sharing their stories. #ActOnNCDs
What is behind it?
Understanding can help reduce the impact of #NCDs like cancer for current and future generations, but requires looking beyond 'health' to our environments.
Best wishes to those sharing their stories. #ActOnNCDs
Australians under 50 are getting cancer at alarming rates and we don't know why: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-07/cancer-diagnosis-rates-under-50s-rising-causes-four-corners/105495620
Australians under 50 are getting cancer at alarming rates and we don't know why
Australians aged in their 30s and 40s are experiencing unprecedented and in some cases world-leading rates of 10 different types of cancer — and scientists are desperate to understand why.
www.abc.net.au
July 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
A crucial #4Corners examination of #cancer diagnoses in young people.
What is behind it?
Understanding can help reduce the impact of #NCDs like cancer for current and future generations, but requires looking beyond 'health' to our environments.
Best wishes to those sharing their stories. #ActOnNCDs
What is behind it?
Understanding can help reduce the impact of #NCDs like cancer for current and future generations, but requires looking beyond 'health' to our environments.
Best wishes to those sharing their stories. #ActOnNCDs
During #WHA78 discussions countries incl Australia expressed high ambitions for the 2025 UN #HLM4 on #NCDs & #MentalHealth. With political declaration negotiations underway, Veronica Le Nevez, Hayley Jones & I share some improvements we hope to see: @croakeynews.bsky.social #LeadOnNCDs #ActOnNCDs
At a critical time for global progress on chronic diseases, how to maximise impact? www.croakey.org/at-a-critica... #publichealth
At a critical time for global progress on chronic diseases, how to maximise impact?
www.croakey.org
June 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
During #WHA78 discussions countries incl Australia expressed high ambitions for the 2025 UN #HLM4 on #NCDs & #MentalHealth. With political declaration negotiations underway, Veronica Le Nevez, Hayley Jones & I share some improvements we hope to see: @croakeynews.bsky.social #LeadOnNCDs #ActOnNCDs
One of the highlights & most human moments of @australianlabor.bsky.social swearing in ceremony - watching the Governor General Sam Mostyn usher in Anika Well’s three children to see their mum take up comms & sport portfolios. (🤞 for unhealthy marketing & social media reforms!) @albomp.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
One of the highlights & most human moments of @australianlabor.bsky.social swearing in ceremony - watching the Governor General Sam Mostyn usher in Anika Well’s three children to see their mum take up comms & sport portfolios. (🤞 for unhealthy marketing & social media reforms!) @albomp.bsky.social
Reposted by Lucy Westerman
Excellent @who.int webinar launching their impressive new toolkit for promoting walking and cycling.
www.who.int/publications...
Great to hear mention of the WHO HEAT tool during the discussion.
www.who.int/tools/heat-f...
www.who.int/publications...
Great to hear mention of the WHO HEAT tool during the discussion.
www.who.int/tools/heat-f...
May 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Excellent @who.int webinar launching their impressive new toolkit for promoting walking and cycling.
www.who.int/publications...
Great to hear mention of the WHO HEAT tool during the discussion.
www.who.int/tools/heat-f...
www.who.int/publications...
Great to hear mention of the WHO HEAT tool during the discussion.
www.who.int/tools/heat-f...