Hi TIS Teams! I recently spread my wings to attend two inspiring conferences: the World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand), and the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Preventive Health Conference in Nipaluna Country (Hobart, Tasmania). Although each conference had a different focus, both offered valuable insights for the TIS program. Take Home Message for TIS Teams Across […]
Hi TIS Teams! I recently spread my wings to attend two inspiring conferences: the World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2026 in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand), and the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Preventive Health Conference in Nipaluna Country (Hobart, Tasmania). Although each conference had a different focus, both offered valuable insights for the TIS program. Here are […]
Hi TIS Teams! This month we’re looking at the latest First Nation Burden of Disease 2022 study from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Published in March 2026, the study highlights the health burden caused by diseases linked to tobacco smoking, including conditions such as heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and lung conditions. These diseases are among the leading causes of poor health […]
Hi TIS Teams! This month I’m sharing a quick update on the Ottawa Charter, which turns 40 this year. Recent research looking at the Ottawa Charter through an Indigenous perspective shows tobacco companies are still harming communities. This includes influencing digital health information and flooding the market with nicotine products. In this evidence update, you’ll find a quick recap of what the Ottawa Charter stands for, the challenges it faces today, and what this means for TIS work to reduce nicotine-related […]
