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=== Report of PHM SA Meeting in Adelaide ===
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=== Adelaide Meeting of SA people November 30, 2005-12-05  ===
  
The South Australian branch of the People's Health Movement (PHM-SA) had its first meeting for 2005 on Wednesday 28th of April at Women's Health Statewide in North Adelaide. The meeting was attended by 45 people from a broad range of academic, occupational and student backgrounds.
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The meeting was held to hear reports from local PHM people who have returned form the 2nd People’s Health Assembly (PHA2) held in Cuenca, Ecuador in June. Fran Baume chaired the meeting and introduced the speakers. Frank Tesoriero, Paul Laris, Liz Sanders and Monica Chiappe spoke.  
  
The key note address was given by Fran Baum, PHM Global Steering Committee member and recently appointed Commissioner of the World Health Organisation’s Commission on the Social Determinants of Health (WHOCSDH). Fran began by reviewing the historical understanding and placement of social determinants in the health policies of the WHO and other institutions. She then explained the reasons for the establishment of the Commission and the objectives and preliminary strategies discussed during the launch in Chile in March 2005.  
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Frank described the journey of development from PHA1 held several years ago in Bangladesh to Ecuador 2005. He highlighted the importance of a growing consciousness of common issues including the barriers of poverty, war and isolation. Paul described the process of conscientisation happening across the South American continent and the central role of popular social movements in political reform and social justice.  Liz described  the important role of indigenous Australians at the conference and reported on the stereotypical way in which Aboriginal Australians are seen by much of the world. of Monica told of her experiences in meeting and talking with local indigenous activists and the inspiring commitment they have made to the struggle for health. The focus on local people’s stories and the successes of organising for health were highlighted with some brilliant photos (courtesy of Frank) of the conference and the host city. The speakers PowerPoint presentations are being placed on this site.
  
Tori Saint, coordinator of the PHM-SA, followed with a brief update on the activities and initiatives of the interstate PHM branches. Paul Laris described the first People’s Health Assembly held in 2000 before discussing South Australia’s contribution to the upcoming Second People’s Health Assembly (PHA2).  
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Fran reported back on the development of the Cuenca Declaration and the launch of the alternative world health report: Global health Watch. This important report provides a clearer and more disturbing perspective than that of the WHO World health Report and  is available free for download at <www.ghwatch.org>. The meeting then discussed options for PHM-Oz in SA. These included:
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• Building links to projects in developing countries that would enable skill sharing and work on overseas projects
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• Telling the stories of the struggle for health – through web sites and greater use of community radio (as suggested by Nikki Page from Radio Adelaide)
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• Support for the development of a national primary health care policy
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• Developing a campus presence to encourage recruitment of uni students.  
  
The format of a publication – to be distributed at the PHA2 – detailing key health issues in SA through ‘Vox Pop’ stories was outlined and potential contributors suggested. Richard Hicks, Chairperson of Healthy Cities Noarlunga, offered to provide funding for a PHM Oz banner to be taken to the PHA2. Watch this space for more information regarding these matters.
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Paul Laris
  
A special thanks to Gwyn Jolley for chairing the meeting, Kate Saint for preparing the refreshment platters, and Women's Health Statewide for the use of their facilities.
 
  
  

Revision as of 04:24, 5 December 2005

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People's Health Movement SA Meeting

Wednesday 30th November 2005
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Bice Seminar Room, Level 6 Bice Building Royal Adelaide Hopsital


Second People's Health Assembly: South Australian Delegates tell their Stories
1500 delegates from 80 countries met in Cuenca, Ecuador in July 2005 to share testimonies & analysis of global health issues.

The meeting will report back on PHA2 and will include dicussion of the future of PHM in South Australia.


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Adelaide Meeting of SA people November 30, 2005-12-05

The meeting was held to hear reports from local PHM people who have returned form the 2nd People’s Health Assembly (PHA2) held in Cuenca, Ecuador in June. Fran Baume chaired the meeting and introduced the speakers. Frank Tesoriero, Paul Laris, Liz Sanders and Monica Chiappe spoke.

Frank described the journey of development from PHA1 held several years ago in Bangladesh to Ecuador 2005. He highlighted the importance of a growing consciousness of common issues including the barriers of poverty, war and isolation. Paul described the process of conscientisation happening across the South American continent and the central role of popular social movements in political reform and social justice. Liz described the important role of indigenous Australians at the conference and reported on the stereotypical way in which Aboriginal Australians are seen by much of the world. of Monica told of her experiences in meeting and talking with local indigenous activists and the inspiring commitment they have made to the struggle for health. The focus on local people’s stories and the successes of organising for health were highlighted with some brilliant photos (courtesy of Frank) of the conference and the host city. The speakers PowerPoint presentations are being placed on this site.

Fran reported back on the development of the Cuenca Declaration and the launch of the alternative world health report: Global health Watch. This important report provides a clearer and more disturbing perspective than that of the WHO World health Report and is available free for download at <www.ghwatch.org>. The meeting then discussed options for PHM-Oz in SA. These included: • Building links to projects in developing countries that would enable skill sharing and work on overseas projects • Telling the stories of the struggle for health – through web sites and greater use of community radio (as suggested by Nikki Page from Radio Adelaide) • Support for the development of a national primary health care policy • Developing a campus presence to encourage recruitment of uni students.

Paul Laris


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