MEDIA RELEASE: CAPHIA calls for reversal of decision to dismantle VicHealth’s independence

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MEDIA RELEASE
CAPHIA calls for reversal of decision to dismantle VicHealth’s independence

December 05 2025

The Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA) is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently reverse its decision to absorb VicHealth into the Victorian State Department of Health, warning that the move will significantly weaken Victoria’s prevention system at a time of escalating health challenges. This decision will undermine nearly four decades of world-leading work in health promotion,

CAPHIA Board and executive announced for 2026

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CAPHIA Board Directors and Executive Announced for 2026

Left to right: Dr Nathan Daws, Professor Chrissy Severinsen (Deputy Chair), Professor Lisa Hall, Adamm Ferrier, Associate Professor Courtney Ryder, Associate Professor Julie Saunders (Chair), Associate Professor Ben Harris-Roxas, Associate Professor Gemma Crawford, Associate Professor Bevan Erueti and Holly Donaldson (Executive Director). Not Pictured: Professor Brenton Prosser (Public Officer).

We are pleased to introduce the CAPHIA Board for 2026 – a dedicated group of leaders committed to strengthening public health education,

Job: USC Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Indigenous Health and Wellbeing (Identified position)

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Job: University of Sunshine Coast
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Indigenous Health and Wellbeing (Identified position)
Where Passion Meets Impact – Join the School of Health! at the University of Sunshine Coast!

  • UniSC Caboolture, QLD, Australia, 4510
  • 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • LC $140,415 – $161,809 +17% super
  • School of Health
  • Full-Time


Position Description


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  • School of Health | UniSC Sunshine Coast,

CAPHIA Competencies Renewal Project Update September 2025

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CAPHIA Competencies Renewal Project Update September 2025

The CAPHIA Competencies Renewal Project is progressing through a collaborative, inclusive, and evidence-informed process to ensure Australia’s public health education framework remains contemporary and fit-for-purpose.

Current Status
What have we done so far?

  • Set up: establishing robust governance and obtaining approval from 14 institutions across four countries took the majority of 2024. As this is the first Public Health Australasian competency framework,

CAPHIA Board of Directors – Nominations open for 2 x vacancies

CAPHIA Governance

CAPHIA Board Vacancies – Elected Directors
The Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA) is seeking nominations for two (2) Board Directors to be elected by Members. We are inviting Full Members to nominate candidates for these roles.

Nominations for Elected Director candidates must:

  • Include all required information requested into this EOI form; and
  • Be lodged by midnight Tuesday 30th September 2025.

Please note that a Full Member Institution may only nominate one candidate for election.

UC Public Health Advocacy short course

Events, Teaching

UC Public Health Advocacy short course
Learn to influence health policy with confidence


Course Postponement – New Timetable below
Due to a range of circumstances, the University of Canberra wishes to advise a change of dates to the 2025 Public Health Advocacy Short Course. The Course is scheduled for 4-6, 11- 13 and 18-19 November, 2025. Registration is still open. Please see below for details.

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Introducing A/Prof Bevan Erueti to the Board of Directors

CAPHIA Governance

Welcome to the CAPHIA Board: Associate Professor Bevan Erueti as Māori Health Director

We are delighted to announce that Associate Professor Bevan Erueti has joined the CAPHIA Board of Directors as Māori Health Director, bringing distinguished Indigenous academic leadership to our governance and strategic direction.

A Leader Grounded in Mātauranga Māori

Dr. Erueti is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean Māori in Te Kura Hauora Tāngata/College of Health at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa/Massey University,

EOI: Guest Contributor – Early Career Academics Blog & “Catch up cafe”

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Expression of Interest: Guest Contributor – Early Career Academics Blog & “Catch Up Cafe” 28th April

The 2025 CAPHIA (Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia) Early Career Academics Committee is excited to announce the continuation of our monthly virtual “Catch Up Cafe.” Building on the success of our informal gatherings in 2024, we are evolving this initiative to provide more structured learning and networking opportunities for early career public health academics and professionals.
This year,

CAPHIA Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027

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CAPHIA Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027

CAPHIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. In Aotearoa New Zealand, we acknowledge Māori as tāngata whenua and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Across the Pacific, we honour all Indigenous and First Nations peoples and recognise deep ancestral connections to land, waters, and community.

Building on our Success: CAPHIA Strategy 2025-2027

The CAPHIA Board of Directors are pleased to announce the launch of the CAPHIA Strategy 2025-2027,

Job Alert! Join the CAPHIA team as our new Coordinator

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Join the CAPHIA team: casual CAPHIA Coordinator role available

Position: CAPHIA Coordinator

Hours and Term: Casual, up to 25 hours per week fixed term until June 30th 2026

Location: Virtual / remote / work from home – anywhere in Australia

Remuneration: $38 – 40 per hour, inclusive of casual loading + super + remote working stipend

About the role

The CAPHIA Coordinator is responsible for providing high level support to the Executive Director of the Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA),