http://www.phaa.net.au/

In Australia, the Public Health Association of Australia Inc (PHAA) provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on public health. The Association is also involved in advocacy for public health policy, development, research and training.Objectives:Membership is open to any person who is supportive of the objects of the Association. These are:- to advocate for the reduction in health inequality across Australian and International Communities to encourage research and promote knowledge relating to the problems, needs and development of public health;-to promote and provide a forum for the regular exchange of views and information;-to promote the development and education of public health workers;-to promote, maintain and extend the interests of PHAA's Branches, Special Interest Groups and any affiliated organisations;-to promote excellence in public health practice; and-to advocate the objects and policies of the Association.As PHAA has a national and multidisciplinary perspective on public health issues it is able to make a major contribution to the public health debate in Australia through representation on government boards, committees and other decision-making bodies such as the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. PHAA members also sit on many state and territory committees contributing to a broad spectrum of public health issues.PHAA members also contribute to the development and execution of public health policy in Australia, and in particular bring their experience and expertise to the development of policies for the Association. These policies are considered by the annual general meeting of the membership, and if endorsed, become the basis for public health action for the association.