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🧵 Hello from day 1 of the Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference 2023. The Opening Plenary, starting now, is titled 'Whole of society: future approach to infectious diseases prevention and control'. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA Sandra Harben is now giving the Welcome to Country. We're on Whadjuk Noongar land today. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA Prof @HelenSMarshall AM chairs the Opening Plenary today. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide PHAA CEO Adj Prof @terryslevin thanks #CDIC2023 sponsors & exhibitors. He acknowledges the efforts of the Conference Advisory Committee, incl co-chairs Prof @HelenSMarshall AM & Prof Jodie McVernon. cdic2023.com

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide Adj Prof @terryslevin now discusses the forthcoming Australian Centre for Disease Control (ACDC). "The establishment of the ACDC in Australia is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity". #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide Hon @Mark_Butler_MP now speaks in a pre-recorded video welcome message for #CDIC2023. He discusses the Australian CDC & says preventive health will have an important role in the Centre. #PublicHealth

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP Minister Butler wishes all delegates the best for #CDIC2023.

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP Simon Millman MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for Health in WA now gives an opening address. He discusses COVID-19 & lessons learned. #CDIC2023 #SDoH @WAGovernment

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth Simon Millman MLA discusses the influence of the social determinants of health & also touches on the Australian Centre for Disease Control. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth Prof @PKelly_CBR, @healthgovau Chief Medical Officer is now speaking. He reflects on last year's Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR Prof Kelly now discusses the formal & informal consultation processes involved in preparing for the Australian CDC. Regarding the establishment of the ACDC, "a phased approach will be taken in a sustainable manner," he says. #CDIC2023 #AusCDC

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR "An independent standalone CDC... is expected late next year," says Prof Kelly. He says the #AusCDC "will not be established as a research organisation." #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR Prof Kelly now discusses other activities of @healthgovau, incl. the HIV response, influenza vaccination, etc. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR Prof Kelly highlights the effects of #ClimateChange; encourages all to participate in the consultation process for the National Health and Climate Strategy. @healthy_climate #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate Prof Kelly encourages all to share their ideas for the #AusCDC at the @healthgovau exhibition stall at #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate Dr Stephanie Williams (@AusAmbRHS) of @dfat now presents on: 'After the pandemic: how should Australia work with its neighbours in health?' #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat Dr Williams, the @dfat Ambassador for Regional Health Security, discusses different DFAT initiatives & highlights regional challenges for health. @CentreHealthSec #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec Dr Williams highlights "the need to continually listen to the needs and priorities of our partners". #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks is now presenting on 'Embedding First Nations voices, perspectives and governance into infectious disease prevention and control: Time for Australia to listen and act'. #CDIC2023 @NSWHealth

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks @NSWHealth @NACCHOAustralia @CDUni Kristy Crooks discusses the Public Health Aboriginal Team & the Hunter New England Local Health District Incident Command System. #CDIC2023 @APPRISE_CRE

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks @NSWHealth @NACCHOAustralia @CDUni @APPRISE_CRE Kristy Crooks: "First Nations people must have a seat at the table making decisions at the executive level". #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks @NSWHealth @NACCHOAustralia @CDUni @APPRISE_CRE Kristy Crooks asks delegates what they are doing in meetings, beyond the Acknowledgement of Country? #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks @NSWHealth @NACCHOAustralia @CDUni @APPRISE_CRE We're into the Q&A session now. Prof Kristine Macartney of @NCIRS asks a question of CMO Prof Kelly about the Australian CDC. #AusCDC #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks @NSWHealth @NACCHOAustralia @CDUni @APPRISE_CRE @NCIRS @KristyCrooks answers a question from the audience about how to better collect data on Indigenous status. #CDIC2023

@BizEventsPerth @terryslevin @tarunw @HelenSMarshall @abcperth @healthgovau @_PHAA_WA @UniofAdelaide @Mark_Butler_MP @WAGovernment @WAHealth @CHO_WAHealth @PKelly_CBR @healthy_climate @AusAmbRHS @dfat @CentreHealthSec @KristyCrooks @NSWHealth @NACCHOAustralia @CDUni @APPRISE_CRE @NCIRS Adj Prof @terryslevin answers a question from Prof @JulieLeask on #PublicHealth funding in Victoria. Read comments from our CEO in @theage: theage.com.au/national/victo… #CDIC2023 @Melbchief