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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Come study with us! If you are a domestic Australian student interested in policy responses to harmful industries we would love to hear from you ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“The government has effectively said that they recognise that #gambling sponsorship is harmful to children and then decided that it can continue for the next five years.” @docsamantha.bsky.social For Albo, harm to children comes a distant second to any threat to wagering industry profits. #auspol

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The government's shoddy gambling legislation looks worse every day.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The government says it wants to break the nexus between gambling and sport… but it’s also going to allow gambling logos to remain on sporting jerseys for another five years. #Auspol Excellent story from @henrybelot.bsky.social and @joshbutler.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock

Government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier, but calls it a commercial decision

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

“Minister I think many people take offence when the government just makes … stuff up.” #auspol

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How well are the commercial determinants of health being translated into Australian policy? This study examines public health and health promotion policies across Australia, finding growing recognition, but limited regulatory action. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

How can local parks support older adults to be more active? This study explores the scale-up of Seniors Exercise Parks across Victoria and highlights what supports successful implementation in local communities. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This isn’t about being against gambling. It’s about asking why children aren’t the priority for the Labor government. #auspol

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of COVID-19 survivors in South Africa, revealing important gaps in psychosocial support and health system preparedness. Read the paper in Health Promotion International. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

COVID-19 vaccine uptake was high in Indigenous communities in Northwest Territories, Canada, although concerns about safety, effectiveness, and trust in government remained. This study highlights the importance of culturally safe communication and equitable access. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’ve been watching the debate on gambling legislation in the parliament and it’s pretty upsetting from the major parties. My thoughts here. #Auspol You can also follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/profsamantha...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Who holds power in food policy, and how do we study it? This scoping review examines the methods researchers use to investigate power and highlights opportunities to strengthen future research. Read the full paper here: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Forty years after the Ottawa Charter, how are Australian health systems putting health equity into practice? This scoping review examines health equity frameworks and proposes a new model to help translate equity commitments into action. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This case study demonstrates how community-led action and cross-sector partnerships can reduce health inequalities and strengthen local wellbeing. Read the latest paper in Health Promotion International. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

“It’s so abundantly clear that all these other things got cooked up out of the prime minister’s office and definitely not out of Wells’ department, who were just so scant in detail that they couldn’t answer questions,” said one industry insider... #Auspol www.afr.com/companies/ga...

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‘Policy capture’: The week that exposed Labor’s gambling ties

An explosive week of public hearings exposed the harms of the gambling industry. So why isn’t the government following its own advice on advertising bans?

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

80% of Australians support a complete ban on gambling advertising. It’s time the government got on board. Join the campaign today to call on the federal government to protect young Australians from the predatory gambling industry and free our feeds from gambling ads.

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Young people with intellectual disability have diverse health literacy strengths and support needs. This study centres their perspectives and highlights the importance of tailored health promotion strategies. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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DTH Lab @dthlab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In a new article published in @healthpromint.bsky.social Kanika Agarwal and @louiseholly.bsky.social explore how digital technologies are influencing our food choices, food systems and access to nutrition information. Read: tr.ee/exjdgi

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Men are often underrepresented in community physical activity programmes. This study explores what helps, and what hinders, their engagement in walking groups. academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Starting to understand why meaningful gambling reform keeps getting delayed… Funny how money always seems to have a seat at the table.

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Labor Party has received more than $4 million in donations from the gambling industry over five years, including $1.5 million during the last election campaign.

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Labor’s millions in gambling donations revealed amid last-ditch push for reform

The Labor Party collected more than $4 million in gambling donations over the last five years, including $1.5 million around the last election.

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Aboriginal women shared how caregiving responsibilities, systemic barriers, and everyday life shape their heart health. This paper highlights the need for culturally grounded, Aboriginal-led approaches to improve cardiovascular health. Read the latest paper academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Health promotion works best when it reflects local food cultures and communities Check out this new paper in Health Promotion International: academic.oup.com/heapro/article/41/4/daag085/8723212?searchresult=1

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Lived experience leadership is vital in health promotion research and service provision! Check out this new paper in Health Promotion International here: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Building healthy habits through health literacy in early childhood! Check out this important new paper on supporting health literacy in early childhood education settings academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Mental health is often overlooked in hypertension care. This paper explores what healthcare providers say is needed to successfully integrate mental illness screening into routine care. Read the full paper here: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Federal Government is facing criticism from all sides over the weak half-measures in its proposed gambling reforms. Crossbench MPs are calling on Labor to adopt the landmark Murphy Report in full, including a blanket ban on gambling advertising.

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Labor rank-and-file unites to force tougher line on gambling ads

Anthony Albanese faces an internal party revolt as members push for a harsher crackdown on gambling inducements than current plans.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The consultation on the governments gambling legislation has been a ‘charade’. Well done @mon4kooyong.bsky.social @mikedaube.bsky.social

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Absolutely thrilled to share that @healthpromint.bsky.social Impact Factor has increased from 2.4 to 3.6. A huge thank you to our authors, reviewers, editorial team, and the wider health promotion community. It’s wonderful recognition of the outstanding scholarship being published in the journal 🎉

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I’ve finally set up a public Instagram account! I’ll be sharing: 🔍 Research on how industries influence health 🎰 Gambling reform and public health advocacy 📢 Health policy and health promotion 🎥 Updates from Health Promotion International #academicsky 📱 www.instagram.com/profsamantha...

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I literally could watch this on repeat 😃

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Last week I chatted with @davidpocock.bsky.social & team about gambling reform. We talked evidence, regulatory capture, and the gap between what Australians want and what the Albanese govt is delivering. #auspol Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6th3... YouTube open.spotify.com/episode/6th3...

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How gambling companies groom our kids and why the Albanese Government is letting it happen.

With David Pocock · Episode

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

"This is a decision in the interest of very powerful industries that are making money from a product that harms and sometimes kills people" @docsamantha.bsky.social On the capture of the Albanese govt by wealthy lobbies, nothing shouts louder than their pissweak gambling ad 'reforms'. #auaspol

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Excellent. Well deserved recognition.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Wonderful to see Dr Tedros talk about the 40th Anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and acknowledge the work of Professor Ilona Kickbusch

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Excellent editorial i@thesaturdaypaper.com.au “Albanese says these are the most significant reforms ever implemented. This is the lie of comparison. It is true and also meaningless. They are the first such reforms and they are manifestly inadequate.” www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit...

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Albanese’s gamble

This is how Anthony Albanese works: he takes too long to make a decision and when he finally does the decision he makes is too weak.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Thanks to PK for having me on Afternoon Briefing to talk about the lack of comprehensive action from the Albanese govt on gambling reform. You can watch the interview here at about 22.30mins Watching Afternoon Briefing in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/afterno...

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Good summary and comments on half-hearted measures. Partial restrictions get partial and very limited results – and decades of experience in other areas tell us that they simply challenge harmful industries to find new ways of targeting young people and vulnerable groups.

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🔔 NEW Creating health-promoting spaces for change within the economy: the role of food co-operatives in England ✍️ Amy Barnes, Maddy Power, Kelli Kennedy OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag038

Realizing the public health potential of co-ops will require more than localized resilience. It necessitates a global commitment to structural political and financial support to develop diverse cooperative ecosystems, to allow these ‘pockets of possibility’ to scale out principles of democracy, control, and solidarity across the globe and food system.

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🔔 NEW Youth washing as a corporate social responsibility tactic of health-harming industries ✍️ Sally Witchalls, Hannah Pitt, Simone McCarthy, Becky Freeman, Samantha Thomas OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag018

Understanding how a range of stakeholder types use youth washing and for what purpose will help build a more comprehensive framework. This will also help youth, as well as educators, youth workers, and policymakers to identify and critically examine youth-focused corporate social responsibility tactics and to distinguish these from any genuine forms of youth engagement and support.

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Important issue that merits further attention.

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🔔 NEW How participation in health promotion affects peer-experts and experts-by-experience from vulnerable neighborhoods: a case study from The Netherlands ✍️ Samantha Elkhuizen, Bente van Aken, Emma Stulen, Dagmar Niewold, Annemarie Wagemakers, Kristina Thompson doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag035

By fostering connection, recognition, personal growth, and skill development, the roles of peer-experts and experts-by-experience can contribute to empowerment, social inclusion, and improved socioeconomic prospects, which can be regarded as key social determinants of health. At the same time, the identified challenges underscore that the effectiveness and sustainability of peer-based health promotion depends on adequate organizational support.

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