Why Academic Public Health Matters More Than Ever – 2025 in Review

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2025 Executive Director Reflections – Holly Donaldson

CAPHIA’s progress this year reflects the strength of our community and our shared commitment to collaboration, innovation and equity. Together, we have strengthened academic public health through rigorous research, high-quality education and principled advocacy. As CAPHIA has matured into an independent, strategically focused organisation, it is your leadership, creativity and generosity that continue to keep communities safe and well—by holding the line today and developing the public health leaders of tomorrow.

Position Statement: The role of public health in meeting local and global challenges

Advocacy

CAPHIA Position Statement released: The role of public health in meeting local and global challenges

CAPHIA has released a new Position Statement outlining the critical role of public health in responding to the increasingly complex local and global challenges facing communities across Australasia and beyond.

From climate change, pandemics and chronic disease to mental health, food insecurity, conflict, misinformation and widening inequities, the pressures on health systems and communities are intensifying.

Position Statement: Investing in the Public Health Workforce

Advocacy

CAPHIA Position Statement released: Investing in the Public Health Workforce

CAPHIA has released a new Position Statement calling for sustained investment in public health education, training and research — a critical foundation for health, equity and resilience across Australasia.

At a time of escalating global and regional health challenges, this statement makes a clear and timely case: sustained investment in public health education, research and workforce development is not optional,

Media Release: Revised UTS Plan Reflects Sector Advocacy, Yet Key Public Health Programs Remain at Risk

Advocacy

MEDIA RELEASE
Revised UTS Plan Reflects Sector Advocacy, Yet Key Public Health Programs Remain at Risk

December 11 2025

The Council of Academic Public Health Institutions Australasia (CAPHIA) welcomes the announcement that the University of Technology Sydney will retain its Postgraduate Public Health, Diabetes Education and Management, and Palliative Care programs. This decision brings significant relief to staff, students, partners, and the communities who rely on these programs to strengthen Australia’s public health capability.

Media release: CAPHIA calls for reversal of decision to dismantle VicHealth’s independence

Advocacy

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 Dawes, 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)

Jobs

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

Resources

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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