Members sought for Preventive Health Advisory Council
Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon has encouraged those with preventive health expertise to register their interest in joining the Advisory Council of the Australian National Preventive Health Agency.
“Keeping people healthy and out of hospital is a key focus for the Gillard Government and we want to bring together the best expertise in the country to tackle chronic disease,” Roxon said.
“We know that preventive health measures work, that’s why we established the agency and are investing more than $870 million in prevention, the largest single investment ever of its kind.
“Already, government action such as increasing the tobacco excise and our support of campaigns like Measure Up and community prevention initiatives such as healthy cooking classes, community vegetable gardens, walking and bike tracks are making a difference around the country.”
The agency, which began on 1 January of this year, is an independent statutory authority created to lead the fight against preventable diseases through preventive health initiatives targeting obesity, along with alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse.
The Advisory Council will consist of one member from the Australian Government, one or two members from state and territory governments, and between five and eight non-government experts. Members will be appointed by the Minister, in consultation with the Australian Health Ministers Conference.
The council will provide advice and make recommendations to the agency’s Chief Executive Officer. The interim CEO is Dr Rhonda Galbally.
“The expression of Interest process aims to identify a broad mix of individuals with skills, experience and energy to contribute to preventive health policy debate in Australia,” Roxon said.
For more information contact the Canberra office of Talent Partners Hansen and Searson.
