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PHAA President Prof Tarun Weeramanthri @tarunw gets our #AustPH2021 underway. We'll soon be joined by @WHOWPRO's @takeshi_kasai,
ACT Minister for Health @RachelSS_MLA @ACTHealth, Prof @AlisonRitter1
and Prof Simon Lenton of @NDRIau. Program is here: austph2021.com/program

@tarunw @WHOWPRO @takeshi_kasai @RachelSS_MLA @ACTHealth @AlisonRitter1 @NDRIau @PHAA_SYPPH @_PHAA_WA @PHAAQldbranch @PHAA_Women @PHAA_IntHlth @PhaaDei @PHAA_FANSIG @PHAA_NSW @PHAA_Eco @terryslevin Read the @anzjph op-ed, Does Australia need a Centre for Disease Control? A perennial question now needing an answer, here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…
#AustPH2021

We're delighted @RachelSS_MLA Minister for @ACTHealth is here to give our opening address at #AustPH2021. She thanks #PublicHealth members of PHAA for their vital work confronting the COVID19 pandemic, and advising @actgovernment.

ACT Health Minister @RachelSS_MLA says clear communications during the pandemic has been crucial, especially for reaching vulnerable people. She thanks community partners who've worked with @ACTHealth. #AustPH2021

Minister @RachelSS_MLA notes health challenges which have not disappeared during the pandemic including #climatechange, chronic diseases, and Indigenous health. Says illicit drug use will be discussed at #AustPH2021, stressing prohibition does not work. It's a health issue.

Minister @RachelSS_MLA outlines @actgovernment outlines stance on personal use cannabis, avoiding damages of second-hand smoke. One key lesson is that not much has changed, except people aren't subject to a fine. Stigma of cannabis use remains. #AustPH2021

The ACT Govt stresses harm reduction, @RachelSS_MLA says. It operates a diversion system of treatment. #AustPH2021

Minister outlines $14mannouncement this week for mental health support, including money for harm minimisation, expansion of needle and syringe services, a new rehabilitation site in Canberra's north. Stresses evidence-based policies. #AustPH2021