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of greenhouse gases is one of the
main reasons for global warming and
climate change. The alliance of civil
society groups has conveyed to the
government that it is in the country’s
national interest to be amongst the
leading nations to ensure that the
world limits warming to the maximum
extent possible.
In fact, it has been pointed out that
the steps to be taken to achieve
zero carbon emission will open up
opportunities to modernise the
Australian economy and build a
sustainable and prosperous future.
In an effort to promote health
initiatives, the PHAA has instituted
a number of awards to highlight the
contribution made in specific areas.
One of the important awards is the
“HealthPromotion Individual Award for
Service” made annually by the Health
Promotion SIG to a PHAA member for
contribution to the advancement of
health promotion over a sustained
period of 10 years or more.
Another award is the PHAA Public
Health Mentor of the Year Award
which is made to a senior member
of the association who has made
a significant contribution towards
mentoring students or health
practitioners who are in the early part
of their careers.
The PHAA collaborates with a wide
range of organisations to meet its goal
of providing support and direction to
thepublichealthsystem in thecountry.
It acknowledges the importance of
individual organisations and special
interest groups in improving various
aspects of the health system within
the country and giving direction and
focus to the PHAA’s efforts.
Realising the positive impact that
can be made on public health issues
if various organisations work together,
the PHAA coordinates its efforts with
government agencies at the national
and state territory levels to work
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