Earlier PHM Oz Projects and Events
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Launch of the People's Health Movement Western Australia
In conjunction with the Public Health Association of Australia and the WA Social Justice Network the inaugural meeting of the WA People's Health Movement (26 Sept) and a morning tea discussion (2 Oct) will be held next week.
PUBLIC LECTURE OPEN TO ALL
Monday 26th September, 6.30 pm on the Functions Floor
Sheraton Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.
"Neo liberalism is bad for your health – but what can be done about it?"
Speakers:
- Fran Baum, Professor of Public Health, Flinders University and Commissioner, WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
- Gavin Mooney, Professor of Health Economics, Curtin University and Co-convenor WA Social Justice Network
- Chair: Del Weston, Convenor of the WA People's Health Movement
ALSO
Interested people are welcome to also attend a morning tea meeting on Sunday 2nd October 10.30 to 12.00 (sharp!!) to start discussions about a PHM chapter in WA.
All welcome! More information email Del Watson or call 08 9339 0803.
Asia Health Forum
Health Action International Asia Pacific (HAIAP) was one of organisations that established the People's Health Movement and co-sponsored the first People's Health Assembly. Read about the exciting Asia Health Forum held 25-27 April in Malaysia. Read more
PHM launches UNICEF WATCH
Berkeley, Bangalore and Manila; 28 April 05: The newly appointed chief of UNICEF has come under heavy criticism from health activists worldwide. PHM is launching a "UNICEF WATCH" to monitor the new director's 'anti-children' activities and thus defend UNICEF and the rights of children. Read more
Community Health Links Project
PHM Australia is developing a Community Health Links Project to partner Community Health Centres in Australia to brother/sister organisations in the majority world. Read more
People's Health Assembly 2
July 18-23, 2005 Cuenca - Ecuador
The Second Peoples Health Assembly was held in July 2005 in Cuenca, Ecuador. It was an amazing experience for all involved, see the PHA 2005 Website for all the news and stay tuned for Australian news and perspectives.
Past News and Events
To read previous PHM Oz 'News and Events' click here.
