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 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause global social and economic devastation. To date, according to official reports the pandemic has claimed more than 7 million lives, has seen a new global cohort of people emerge who are living with the limitations of long covid, has set back years of hard-fought progress towards the Sustainable Development […]
Media release | Monday, 8 April 2024 A coalition of humanitarian, global health and faith groups are demanding the Australian Government hold Israel accountable for blocking lifesaving aid into Gaza and using starvation as a weapon of war. The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Australian Global Health Alliance (AGHA), National Council of Churches in […]
In February, the Alliance hosted Professor Suerie Moon in Melbourne. Professor Moon is the Co-Director of the Global Health Centre and Professor of Practice in Interdisciplinary Programmes and International Relations/Political Science at the Geneva Graduate Institute. As a leading thinker in global health governance and equitable research and development, Prof. Moon was our esteemed guest […]
The Alliance condemns attacks on civilians on both sides and stresses the need for an urgent sustained ceasefire and immediate release of all hostages. We emphasise the importance of protecting human lives, ensuring medical supply delivery, and supporting healthcare providers. As at date, since 7 October 2023, this conflict has resulted in over 18,000 deaths, […]
In 2023, the Australian Global Health Film Festival reached new heights with a triumphant finale featuring the screening of The Last Daughter at the Melbourne Museum Theatre. This year’s festival, presented in partnership with Global Health Film, broadened its impact by showcasing films across four major cities: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and Perth. The expanded tour […]
MEDIA RELEASE Voice to parliament will advance global health equity A group of leading Indigenous and global health researchers have been published today in the world’s leading global health journal, The Lancet Global Health, saying the Voice to parliament is a crucial step to securing genuine progress on Indigenous health and wellbeing. The group says a constitutionally enshrined Voice […]
In October 2022, Day Four Projects hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Australian Global Health Alliance (AGHA) as part of their “Collaboration for Systems Change” series. This insightful session featured our Executive Directer, Dr. Selina Namchee Lo who shared their expertise and experiences in driving systemic change in global health. Highlights of the Webinar: […]
MEDIA RELEASE: World must act now to prevent the next pandemic As new COVID variants continue to emerge, global leaders are being urged to commit to a new pandemic prevention accord and funding system when they meet in New York for three high level United Nations meetings this week. Professor Brendan Crabb, Chair of the […]
Australian Global Health Film Festival returns in October We’re excited to be hosting our second Australian Global Health Film Festival this October, in partnership with Global Health Film! On the back of our successful inaugural festival last year, in 2023 we’re thrilled to be screening films in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Advisory Board member, Australian Global Health Alliance The Australian Global Health Alliance (“the Alliance”) is the national peak body for global health organisations. Founded in 2016 on the principles of promoting partnership for health equity, sustainable development and that advancing First Nations health and Planetary Health are integral to global […]
MEDIA RELEASE : 23 February 2023 The Australian Global Health Alliance and Pacific Friends of Global Health have strongly endorsed Australia’s renewed effort to help build resilient and equitable health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Under a five year, $620 million package known as Partnerships for a Healthy Region, Australia will seek to help restore […]
In light of recent events, The Australian Global Health Alliance holds grave concerns for the health and wellbeing of all Iranian people, particularly for the health, safety and rights of women and girls. The Alliance strongly condemns the ongoing violence and suppression of free speech in Iran and the limited access to health resources for […]
In December 2022, The Australian Global Health Alliance, hosted jointly by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, addressed the ongoing women’s revolution in Iran, ignited by the death of Jina (Mahsa) Amini in police custody in September 2022. Our webinar featured a crucial discussion with three prominent female Iranian academics, who shared insights […]
