by Katina D'Onise | Mar 7, 2025 | Post
Racism is pervasive in Australia. There are numerous and repeated surveys of the Australian population that identify that around 40-50% of Aboriginal people have experienced racism and for the broader community, that is around 30%. Our societies have long used a...
by Katina D'Onise | Mar 7, 2025 | Post
There is a well-known gap in time between when there is sufficient evidence to take public health action, and when public health action is implemented. In the biomedical world this gap in time is 17 years. In public health the time can be in multiple decades. Given...
by Katina D'Onise | Mar 7, 2025 | Post
It is readily apparent that our societies are truly diverse and that we see clashes of world views daily. Why is this important to consider and how do we manage it in public health? Best practice in qualitative research includes reflexivity, which is documented in...
by Katina D'Onise | Mar 7, 2025 | Post
It is well accepted that data should form a basis for decision making in public health. Data can identify the root cause of risk or protective factors, can identify when and where new issues emerge and can test interventions for effectiveness. A critical skill for...
by Katina D'Onise | Mar 7, 2025 | Post
There are many and varied complex problems in society. Government health and social service systems are often overwhelmed and there are a growing number of people who are unable to afford the basics of food and housing and are excluded from the workforce. Given this...
