Prof Samantha Thomas
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Prof Samantha Thomas
@Doc_Samantha
Prof Public Health @Deakin Editor-in-Chief @HealthPromInt No longer on this site. See you at docsamantha.bsky.social
- This picture is a classic illustration of what I and many other public health experts have been saying for many weeks now. Public education isn’t effective in changing behaviour unless it is backed up by strong government policies, interventions and regulations.
- Why are all the Chief and Deputy Medical Officers at the Federal level all men? Are there any women in these roles?
- You can’t underestimate how difficult it is to come out day after day and give clear and consistent communication about the pandemic - especially given the constantly changing dynamic of this. @DanielAndrewsMP and @VictorianCHO excellent communicators.
- Hey @DylanAlcott Would really urge you to reconsider giving gambling companies a shout out on your socials in future. Gambling is a massive public health issue for Australia. Celebrity marketing plays a huge role in normalising gambling for kids. Would love to chat further!
- Me: So @ScottMorrisonMP recommends that tomorrow at school you stay 1.5m away from everyone else throughout the day. 15 yo: (hysterical laughter) Mum that is literally impossible. Has he ever been in a classroom? 12yo: Has he ever used school lockers? Both shaking heads.
- It’s not normal that children can: ⚠️Name gambling brands. ⚠️Recite the slogans and plot lines of gambling ads ⚠️Know the deals that companies offer Governments need to protect the health and well-being of children. It’s time to kick gambling marketing out of sport.
- What on earth is the Courier Mail thinking!!!?? “UNLESS you have to self-isolate there’s no need to stay at home in Brisbane this weekend, with restaurants, cafes, gardens, galleries and beaches to enjoy.” Still open for business: What’s on this weekend couriermail.com.au/news/queenslan…
- Minns Government introduces bill to ban clubs with pokies from donating to NSW political parties | NSW Government This is a excellent!
- Great that so many people were wearing a mask at the supermarket today. New social norms take time but looks like good early uptake of mask wearing. So many people doing their best to follow health advice. 👏 #MaskUpMelbourne
- Political support growing for a complete ban on gambling ads. Excellent to see Labor MPs starting to call for a complete ban. Labor’s Andrew Leigh backs ban on gambling ads
- In @theage today I call for a blanket ban on gambling advertising. We have to take an uncompromising approach when trying to protect the health and wellbeing of children from the tactics of the gambling industry. A thread 🧵 👇
