Former WAHPSA Treasurer, Robin Bromley is now an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient, announced on Australia Day. Robin was Executive Officer at WASCA, and a worthy recipient for her work with schools, notably for raising nutrition standards and supporting canteens. Robin is feeling over-awed,…
Cancer Council encourages WA kids to get healthy!
Council Council Western Australia has just launched two promotions to help WA kids eat more vegies, get outside and be SunSmart (don’t worry, you don’t have to do them all at once!). SunSmart/Nature Play WA Mission Competition Kids 8 years and under are invited to…
Special Addiction supplement on alcohol marketing released
Scientific journal Addiction has released a special supplement on alcohol marketing, The regulation of alcohol marketing: From research to public health policy. The open access supplement has 4 systematic reviews, 3 research reports, 1 case study, 1 editorial and 5 “For Debate” pieces. It provides…
Health promotion in schools – reality or pipe dream?
Australian schools have had pressure to solve a raft of societal and health issues. While this is unrealistic, schools can and do play a role in improving and/or protecting the health of all school users. A health promoting school attempts to balance the health curriculum…