We advocate for the health and wellbeing of everyone in Australia.
Our purpose is to ensure fewer people get sick. We do this by leading the conversation in public health policy across Australia. Our campaigns cover many public health issues including Indigenous health, alcohol pregnancy warning labels, and sick leave for all workers. Our campaigns are based on evidence-based policy statements which are developed collaboratively with our members, branches, and Special Interest Groups.
Membership of PHAA is open to any person who is supportive of the objectives of the Association.
Attend world class conferences and events with significant discounts on registration fees Networking with senior public health professionals at branch and special interest group meetings and conferences Mentoring program for students and young professionals
Early online access to the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Australia’s premier public health journal Discounted author publication rates in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, if the lead author is an active individual PHAA member Receive The Pump, our members-only weekly digital newsletter
Participate in developing public health advocacy programs and policies Contribute to PHAA policy position statements on a range of public health issues Join one of 18 Special Interest Groups which help develop policy (fees apply)