Statement: AANA Food & Beverages Advertising Code Review
A collective of public health and consumer advocates make the following statement in response to this review.
In Australia, almost one quarter of children aged 5-17 years are overweight or obese. We do not agree with the use of an industry self-regulated code on such an important public health issue. Consequently, we do not believe any current or previous AANA Review of Food and Beverage Advertising, or any resultant changes to the Code, will provide an adequate response to reducing children’s exposure to unhealthy food and drink advertising. We affirm our position that any action to address the persistently high levels of marketing of unhealthy products to children in Australia must come in the form of legislation supported by the Government.
Discussion Paper for Consultation: Rural Allied Health Quality,Access and Distribution
It all begins with an idea.
Response from Council of Deans of Nutrition and Dietetics, Australia and New Zealand (CDND ANZ) to:
Discussion Paper for Consultation: Rural Allied Health Quality, Access and Distribution. Options for Commonwealth Government Policy Reform and Investment. From the Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner
Accreditation requirements in allied health education: Strengths, weaknesses and missed opportunities
This paper reviews the accreditation requirements for six Allied Health (AH) degree programs in Australia to understand the range of accreditation requirements and approaches, with a particular focus on requirements around clinical education in AH education. Strengths of current approaches and further requirements are identified. Of particular interest are those areas where accreditation could better support educational goals and processes, including the preparation of work ready graduates and the encouragement of the use of currently under- utilized opportunities for preparing the AH workforce for future healthcare needs.