Our next article comes from VicHealth CEO, Jerril Rechter. With a passion for health promotion, leadership and innovations that improve the health and welfare of the community, it's no surprise she contributed to the recent Inquiry into Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation and the...
Our next article comes from Melbourne-based mother of two, Sarah Dwyer. With an extensive background in public health and health promotion, including stints at Jean Hailes for Women's Health; Cancer Council Victoria; beyondblue; Diabetes Australia Victoria; and the Inner South Community Health Service, Sarah is...
The following article was originally published on The Conversation. Most parents will tell you their kids love juice. It tastes good, often comes in convenient and child-friendly packaging, and seems much healthier than soft drinks, sports drinks or other sweet beverages. It comes from fruit, after...
7-Eleven’s BYO Cup Day competition is arguably the most reckless promotion in Australia. Hosted on February 28 this year, the campaign encouraged customers to fill any Slurpee “cup” measuring 23cm in width and 26cm in height, consequently threatening the health of Australian children. As part of...
“Mum, can I tell you something?” “Sure” “Did you want to know how to spawn an Ender Dragon in Minecraft?” I didn’t need this particular piece of information, but when walking my seven-year-old to and from school, Minecraft tends to come up a lot. For more than a...
The idea of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has long been proposed. Why then, after years of lobbying from both health and dental bodies, have both sides of politics shied away from the proposal? To better understand the debate and the level of resistance thwarting...
Growing up with food allergies, Parents' Voice Steering Committee member Rachel has long been interested in food and nutrition. As a mother of three young children she feels it's more complex than ever navigating the labels, claims and marketing for food, and believes Parents' Voice...
The following post was written by public health consultant and mother of three, Rebecca Zosel. Having worked in health promotion for more than 20 years, she is passionate about the health and welfare of the community. Her article provides advice for those hoping to reduce...
Have you ever watched TV with your children and observed their reactions when ads for junk food are displayed? Chances are they passively sit there enjoying the images, humour and music on offer. It's now well established that children cannot assess the persuasive intent of...
Our next post was written by school teacher and mother of two, Jenna Smith. One of our newest Steering Committee parent members, Smith lives on the Gold Coast and enjoys running and touch football. Her piece provides tips on how to reduce one's daily sugar intake. Life with...