The Chronicle: Bi-monthly news from The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre

Edition 85: October 2025

POLICY | Evidence snapshot offers practical funding models for preventive health

The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre has created an Accelerated Evidence Snapshot for the Tasmanian Government, outlining options for effective funding mechanisms for long-term preventive health strategies. The snapshot shows that sustainable investment is most achievable when funding is collaborative, flexible and sustained over time. Discover more about the key funding mechanisms and how they are each best used to facilitate systemic change across complex domains. Read more

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POLICY | Prevention at the heart of productivity

The Australian Government's Productivity Commission proposed a National Prevention Investment Framework, marking a landmark step towards long-term, coordinated investment in prevention. Our submission to the report urges a focus on equity, upstream action and strong governance to embed prevention across all sectors. Read more

Becky Freeman, Michael Kidd and Anna Peeters seated on a panel

PRACTICE | Collaboration that counts

At the 2025 Australian Public Health Conference, leaders Michael Kidd, Anna Peeters and Becky Freeman called for collaboration that is intentional, resourced and authentic. Their message: genuine cross-sector leadership in prevention depends on trust, clear frameworks and the courage to work through differences. Read more

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RESEARCH | Advancing women’s reproductive and cardiovascular health

The third instalment in our Pathways to Impact series showcases how researchers from Centres of Research Excellence WaND and SPHERE are translating women’s health evidence into action, from informing international stroke guidelines to expanding access to contraception and abortion care in Australia. Read more

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POLICY | How South Australia is reshaping public spaces for health

South Australia is the first state to ban junk food advertising on public transport, aimed at protecting children from harmful marketing. The manager of food environments at Preventive Health SA, Jacki Anderson, explains how evidence, public support and good timing have turned a long-term vision into a lasting policy change. Read more

PROFILE | Prevention Insider: Trish Clancy

From growing up in Ireland to becoming a leader in Australia’s prevention system, Trish Clancy has built a career helping people overcome disadvantage. As the first assistant secretary for population health, she leads national initiatives focused on tobacco control, women’s health and equity in prevention. Her approach is guided by a belief in the power of small, sustained actions to achieve lasting health improvements. Read more

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EVENT WRAP UP | Creating pathways for public health careers

Earlier this month, The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre co-hosted an Emerging Leaders Network event in Sydney for public health professionals and students. The event sparked fresh confidence and demonstrated the power of shared experience to bridge career stages and inspire growth. Read more

New study using 45 and Up data highlights high health system costs of multiple myeloma in Australia

SAX | 45 and Up study highlights high health system costs of multiple myeloma

A new study published in Leukemia Research, using data from the Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study, reveals the costs incurred by the system and patients with multiple myeloma. The study helps us understand when costs peak to improve service planning, set budgets and ensure access to effective treatment. Read more

PUBLICATIONS | Prevention Centre funded research

Gascoyne C, Nuss T, Haynes A, Wakefield M, Durkin S, Brennan E. Predicted behavioural responses to tobacco product regulations: findings from an online survey of Australian adults who smoke. Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Smith JA, Williams C, Baldwin L, Potvin L, Ramos G, Tu'itahi S, Eruera L, Mastersson N, Peeters A, de Leeuw E, Smith L, Lloyd D, Baum F, Crawford G. WHO Cares?!?: Prioritising Health Promotion for Global Health Equity Advancement. Health Promotion Journal of Australia
Haynes A, Nuss T, Gascoyne C, Wakefield MA, Durkin SJ, Brennan E. Testing public communications about tobacco product bans: an online experiment with Australian adults who smoke. Tobacco Control

SUBMISSIONS | Preventive health consultation

Economic Reform Roundtable, The Australian Government Treasury. We contributed to a submission in collaboration with the lead author, The George Institute for Global Health, alongside members of the Prevention Advocacy Forum. Read more
The National Health and Medical Research Strategy, the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. We made a submission on the strategy which aims to leverage Australia’s strengths in the health and medical research sector, address existing gaps and continue to attract researchers and investors to Australia. Read more
Interim report: 'Delivering Quality Care More Efficiently', The Australian Government Productivity Commission. We submitted feedback on the report, including support for the development of a National Prevention Investment Framework. Read more
The Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025 and the Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions, Parliament of Australia Community Affairs Legislation Committee. were invited to contribute a response. Read more

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