Public Health Committee

Chair: Ms Anita Dessaix

The Public Health Committee provides expert advice on policy for improving cancer prevention and early detection in Australia. It leads a number of key activities, such as a biennial behavioural science research conference and is the overarching body for a group of specialised public health subcommittees.

Subcommittees

Reporting through the Public Health Committee, five subcommittees develop national programs, policies and activities and advise on emerging issues in the areas of bowel cancer, general practice, nutrition and physical activity, skin cancer and tobacco control.

Membership comprises staff from state and territory Cancer Councils with additional skills-based appointments.

• Cancer Screening and Immunisation Committee
  Chair: Adjunct Professor Karen Canfell

• Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee
  Chair: Ms Clare Hughes

• Skin Cancer Committee
  Chair: Ms Heather Walker

• Tobacco Issues Committee
  Chair: Ms Libby Jardine

• Occupational and Environmental Cancer Committee
  Chair: Professor Tim Driscoll