ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program recorded our recent event with global health expert, Nina Schwalbe. The ABC writes: The global health order is shifting — and the ripple effects are impossible to ignore. Once the world’s largest funder of health programs, the United States has pulled back dramatically: cutting HIV/AIDS support, freezing critical research funding, restricting gender-affirming care, […]
ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program recorded our recent event with global health expert, Nina Schwalbe. The ABC writes: The global health order is shifting — and the ripple effects are impossible to ignore. Once the world’s largest funder of health programs, the United States has pulled back dramatically: cutting HIV/AIDS support, freezing critical research funding, restricting gender-affirming care, […]
Early April the Alliance hosted its annual Congress at the Peter Doherty Institute, centred around the theme Reimagining Global Health: Challenges and Opportunities within our communities. Bringing together leading experts and leaders, the Congress offered a powerful space for reimagining global health—especially in these complex and uncertain times. Each session addressed pressing challenges, while discussing bold […]
On Tuesday 25 February the Australian Global Health Alliance welcomed Nina Schwalbe, one of the world’s foremost global health policy thought leaders, for an incredibly insightful and concerning discussion on the evolving role of the United States in global health, global pandemic agreements, and the future of health equity. This timely conversation reinforced the critical […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is deeply concerned about the abrupt 90-day pause on United States (U.S) foreign aid imposed by the Trump Administration on 27 January 2025. Stirring widespread concern and confusion within global health communities, the stop work orders have already exerted considerable strain on global efforts to combat health-related challenges. The implications […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is delighted to announce Melbourne Children’s Global Health as the newest Bronze Sponsor of the Alliance. Melbourne Children’s Global Health (MCGH) is an initiative of Melbourne Children’s Campus- a partnership of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute; The University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics; and The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. MCGH aims […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is deeply concerned for the people of Vanuatu following the devastating earthquake and aftershocks that have left thousands, including nearly 40,000 children [1] in urgent need of support. On Tuesday, December 17, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck west of Port Vila, the capital, triggering 14 aftershocks, the strongest reaching […]
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons. Ḻuku Ngärra: The Law of the Land is a powerful documentary that tells the extraordinary story of Rev Dr.Gondarra OAM, a revered clan leader of the Yolŋu Nation. As a civil rights activist, spiritual leader, […]
La Fabrique des Pandémies (The Pandemic Factory) is a gripping and urgent documentary that explores the devastating link between environmental destruction and the rise of pandemics. Narrated by actress Juliette Binoche, the film travels the globe to uncover how deforestation, wildlife trafficking, and industrial agriculture are driving the emergence of deadly diseases. Featuring leading scientists and […]
Preconceived is a powerful documentary that delves into the controversial world of crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) in America. Through the stories of two women, Maleeha in Texas and Maria in Colorado, the film reveals how these centers, often posing as abortion clinics, use deception and faith-driven agendas to influence vulnerable people facing unplanned pregnancies. With testimonies […]
For Sama is a powerful and intimate documentary that takes you inside the heart of the Syrian Civil War through the eyes of Waad Al-Kateab, a journalist and mother. As she documents her life in war-torn Aleppo, Waad balances her roles as a rebel, a wife to one of the last doctors in the city, and […]
Summer Qamp is a heartwarming documentary that offers a glimpse into the lives of queer and trans kids at Camp fYrefly in rural Alberta. Directed by Jen Markowitz, the film showcases the joy and freedom these kids experience as they spend a few days just being themselves—without explanations or fear. Through laughter, friendship, and self-discovery, Summer Qamp beautifully […]
We’re excited to be hosting our third Australian Global Health Film Festival this October, in partnership with Global Health Film! On the back of our successful inaugural festival last year, in 2024 we’re thrilled to be screening films in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Get ready for the International Premiere of Preconceived (2024), alongside a selection […]
The Australian Global Health Alliance is delighted to welcome UNSW’s School of Population Health as the newest financial member of the Alliance. The University of New South Wales’s School of Population Health is the oldest and largest health management program in Australia, ranked top 50 globally for public health research. The school’s work ranges from […]
