Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health is the official publication of the Public Health Association of Australia

Image of a young boy holding a lunch box with a backpack on. Text reads" What's in your kid's lunchbox? New analysis of nutrition content and health star rating uptake amongst lunch box snacks"
image of laptop on table with pen and notepad. Text" Public health research should report harms, not just benefits"
Image of person getting vaccination - text reads "Abstracts from Communicable Diseases and Immunisation Conference 2026, Vol 50, Supplement 1. Logos ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia
Image of woman sitting alone on a park bench. Text "social connection: The new frontier for better health in 2026" ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia logo.
Image of thermometer silhouette against sun, text reads : New study of over 1,100 WA adults reveals climate change health impact knowledge gaps Most don't think about how climate change is going to harm their health ANZJPH PHAA logo
Image of older man lying in bed in hospital gown. Text reads" Reducing wait times after bowel cancer screening A NSW Evaluation of nurse-led virtual triage for colonoscopy referrals"
Image of smoking on black background. Text reads: World No Tobacco Day 2026 with the ANZJPH and PHAA logo
Image of shopping bag full of fresh fruit and vegetables. Headline "Food security is a basic human right Study highlights dental caries and food security in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children" includes the ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia logo
Image of young toddler wearing an oxygen mask. Text reads "RSV patterns vary across WA, Study shows why year-round RSV immunisation is needed in the Kimberly and Pilbara". Logos including ANZJPH and The Public Health Association of Australia.
Background image of elderly hands crossed over the top of a walking stick. text "Funding gaps and workplace pressures hold back healthy ageing" Barriers and enablers to implementing early invention initiatives for healthy ageing in Australian primary care: A quantitative study." ANZJPH "Public Health Association Australia"
Photo of woman with her sleeve rolled up showing a bandaid on her forearm. The image also includes the ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia logos. Text: Increased trust in the flu vaccine and healthcare professionals. Tracking the behavioural and social drivers of adult influenza vaccination: Insights from Australia's first serial survey."
Image of the front cover of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, including journal title, image of a family kicking the ball in the backyard, key journal subjects and the Public Health Association of Australia logo. Text alongside reads : New Issue, Vol 50, Issue 2, April 2026
Image of regional bay with walking path to the side - text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Photo: Georgia McGrath
Image of school children sitting alongside one another - they are depicted from the chest down, showcasing their traditional tunic and shorts/button shirt uniforms and leather shoes. Text reads: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Photo of Dr Luke Williams (supplied by the University of Queensland) and Dr Alana Gall (supplied by Southern Cross University / Anna Warr). Both sit in native bushland. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Image of crates of fresh fruit and vegetables at a storefront. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Image of human head shape made of puzzle pieces, with a few pieces missing/to the side. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Image of teenage hands holding using a mobile phone in the dark. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Image of woman in grocery shop with paper bag shopping, she is looking slightly concerned at a receipt. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
cover image of ANZJPH with text "New Issue Vol 50, Issue 1, February 2026"
Background image of DNA helix. Text: "A qualitative study of genomics in cancer control for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians"
Cover of Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, featuring image of family playing soccer in the backyard, text: New Issue, Vol 50, Issue 1, February 2026
IMAGE: "Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country, 2025, Artist: Talia Scriven, Ngarrindjeri People his artwork celebrates resilience rooted in identity, family, and connection to Country. At its centre, two emus stand tall, symbolizing continuity, protection, and intergenerational care. This highlights the importance of early, culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples after road traffic injuries. The circular shapes throughout represent strong identity, family support, and connection to appropriate care services. The largest circle symbolizes connection to Country – a vital cultural determinant of health and wellbeing. Together, these elements remind us that recovery depends on the strength of relationships and place, not just the individual. Beneath the emus, the silver daisy bush blooms – a totem of resilience known for thriving in tough conditions. It symbolizes endurance, hope, and growth despite challenges. The land, environment, and shared cultural knowledge passed across generations are crucial to healing, as Aboriginal participants have emphasized. Connection to Country plays a key role in supporting recovery, especially after trauma. Effective healing is community-led, involving Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Aboriginal Health Workers who provide early, culturally appropriate psychological and physical care. This artwork calls for stronger community-focused education and support for Aboriginal patients following road traffic injuries. Healing is not just about treatment – it is about connection, culture, and care that honours the strength of community.
Image of stethoscope and ECG print out, with a heart shaped object. Text reads "Provider perspectives on heart healthcare inequities among Māori and Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand: A qualitative study"
Image of man's legs walking in floods after in thongs, with text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Images supplied by #endingtrachoma team - including clean faces strong eyes kit (towels, soaps, sanitiser, toilet paper, tissues, face wash, toothpaste etc). On the right an Aboriginal man fixes taps at a bathroom sink.
Image of gloved hands administering vaccine into arm of person wearing a blue shirt. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Image looking up at a big, old Eucalyptus tree against the sky.
Hospital bed and equipment. Text says Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
Close up image of mosquito biting human skin
Image of an elderly person's hands resting on a walking stick. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
computer generated image of lungs showing small mass indicative of TB. text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
image of a young baby crawling through a tunnel with another child following
Image of plate with knife and fork - half contains a salad, the other half is chips, burger and tomato sauce. Text reads "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Image of a blurred photo of the definition of epidemiology "branch of medical science... occurrence and control of disea...." "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Microscopic view of Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium, with text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Image of three young girls lying on their stomachs in a bed reading on their phones. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Image of a pregnant women in a pink shirt sitting down receiving a vaccination from a female doctor/clinician.
Photo of the torso of a person with spreadsheets in front of them, putting money into a piggy bank
Image of body of a doctor with white jacket, stethoscope and note pad, talking to a patient. Script "Australia and New Zealand Journal of Public Health".
Image of clock showing the time as 1:55 in the dark, with a blurry man lying down with head in hands behind
"Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country 2025 Talia Scriven (née Rigney) Ngarrindjeri People Acrylic paint This artwork celebrates resilience rooted in identity, family, and connection to Country. At its centre, two emus stand tall, symbolizing continuity, protection, and intergenerational care. This highlights the importance of early, culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples after road traffic injuries. The circular shapes throughout represent strong identity, family support, and connection to appropriate care services. The largest circle symbolizes connection to Country – a vital cultural determinant of health and wellbeing. Together, these elements remind us that recovery depends on the strength of relationships and place, not just the individual. Beneath the emus, the silver daisy bush blooms – a totem of resilience known for thriving in tough conditions. It symbolizes endurance, hope, and growth despite challenges. The land, environment, and shared cultural knowledge passed across generations are crucial to healing, as Aboriginal participants have emphasized. Connection to Country plays a key role in supporting recovery, especially after trauma. Effective healing is community-led, involving Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Aboriginal Health Workers who provide early, culturally appropriate psychological and physical care. This artwork calls for stronger community-focused education and support for Aboriginal patients following road traffic injuries. Healing is not just about treatment – it is about connection, culture, and care that honours the strength of community.
Front cover image of The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health" alongside text that says "Public health research priorities of ANZJPH: Findings of our priority setting process"
Image of man breaking cigarette with words "Policy incoherence: Leadership needed to combat illicit tobacco and end tobacco oversupply" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Cover image of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health alongside text "New Guidelines for Authors"
Photo of Prof Lowe and PHAA CEO Terry Slevin talking via zoom on the big screen at the conference.
Photo of Dr Sam McCrabb and Dr Alix Hall standing in front of PHAA banner with ANZJPH promotional material
Image of MRR vaccine vial and syringe. Text reads "Attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about MMR vaccination among university students: Findings from a cross-sectional survey" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Image of "closed" shop sign. Text reads "Changes in the retail availability of vapes through brick-and-mortar vape stores and convenience stores in Western Australia following legislative reforms" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
In the background is a photo of a sunrise in the outback. Text reads "Ways of working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations: describing a conceptual model of comprehensive primary healthcare characteristics" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Image of guntree branches against a blue sky. Text reads "Qualitative exploration of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent community-controlled social and emotional wellbeing program" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
Front cover image of the Journal - featuring three generations of women eating rockmelon. Alongside text reads "New Issue Vol 49. Issue 4, August 2025"
Image of brightly coloured vapes at bottom of box. Text reads "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health" "E-cigarette use in adolescents: prevention and cessation strategies from an Australian community of practice."