Adelaide School of Public Health

2025 Adelaide School of Public Health

in Action: Advancing and -Based

This event brings together leading academics from The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia to showcase their groundbreaking research and collaborative efforts in prevention and evidence-based public health. Explore innovative strategies that drive equity in health and wellbeing across communities.

When:
9 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 10 December
Where:
The Gallery, National Wine Centre of Australia
Registration:
https://events.humanitix.com/2025-sph-research-symposium
Enquiries:
[email protected]

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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - The University of Adelaide
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𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬!
Discover how studying public health with us can give you the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience you need for career success—and equip you to make a real difference in the world.

More information:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder/pubhealth/

Introduction video:
https://youtu.be/_w2xBA-ybxA?si=8WJWxeU0cEhHilI8

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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - The University of Adelaide

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
by our colleagues Clare Hume, Adriana Milazzo and Carmel Williams.

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞
Children's Health and Environmental Sustainability: A Call for Collaboration

𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥
Health Promotion Journal of Australia

𝐃𝐎𝐈
https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70110

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CONTRIBUTE IN OUR RESEARCH 🗒️
Help Finalise Australia's Top 10 Research Priorities for Health of and Young Adults!

Researchers, clinicians, public health experts, and healthcare professionals — your expertise is shaping the future of preconception health in adolescents and young adults (10–24 years) across Australia.

After Round 1, our researchers shortlisted the Top 25 research questions. They now need your input to rank them and finalise the Top 10. Your voice can help guide national research efforts to improve maternal, perinatal, and child health outcomes.

📅 Open until mid/end-December 2025
📝 Take the Round 2 survey: 🔗 https://adelaideuniwide.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ALRjPbqL8A0LfE

Please share with colleagues working in adolescent, youth, or preconception health.

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End of Placement Celebration 🎉

The and team celebrated 50 new counsellors who have completed their training and are entering the -health workforce. Their contribution will help strengthen support for communities across Australia.

It was a pleasure to have Johanna de Wever, CEO of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - PACFA, joining the event.

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The University of Adelaide
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - The University of Adelaide

MODERN MOURNING
The recently published an article on in the , and our colleague, Dr Georgia Rowley, weighs in on cultural factors influencing .

More information:
https://ow.ly/Cyes50XmTWz

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The University of Adelaide
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - The University of Adelaide

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
by our PhD candidate Farina Gul —a featured blog for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day 2025.

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞
Integrating Voices, Integrating Care: The -SCOPE Journey in -Planning

In this piece, Farina reflects on her research developing the G-SCOPE Framework, which aims to strengthen the integration of family planning services within health systems. The framework provides a practical approach to help countries with limited resources achieve the desired family planning outcomes through inclusive, evidence-informed decision-making.

Link
https://worldebhcday.org/blog/2025/integrating-voices-integrating-care-g-scope-journey-family-planning

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WELCOME
Chelsea Dyer, who recently started her with us. Her supervisors are Dr Adriana Milazzo and Associate Professor Lynne Giles.

Chelsea completed her honours at the School last year under the supervision of Adriana and Lynne and has worked as a data analyst for the past 4 years. Her PhD will focus on the impacts of climate change on maternal and newborn health outcomes. Chelsea will be using retrospective data from the South Australian Perinatal Statistics Collection. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending time at the beach with her dog Annie, trying new recipes and reading.

CONGRATULATIONS
Erin Barrera and Yuan Gao for successfully completing their Major Reviews.

Erin's dissertation title:
Application of health-based targets for cyanobacteria toxins in recycled water

Erin's supervisors: A/Prof Sharyn Gaskin (primary), Dr Leonid Turczynowicz, Prof Howard Fallowfield (Flinders), Dr David Cunliffe (SA Health) and Dr Chris Lease (SA Health)

Yuan's dissertation title:
The Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Technology Assessment: Exploring the Risks and Benefits.

Yuan's supervisors:
Prof Tracy Merlin, Mahlaka HASSAN, and Prof Ali Babar