Mission
The mission of the Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research is to advance research on the aetiology and prevention of health and behavioural problems in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Society seeks to promote and encourage collaboration among prevention researchers, students, practitioners, and policymakers in the region, and to develop new opportunities to share knowledge and raise the profile of prevention activities throughout the region.
Values
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The context of health and behavioural problems vary to a great degree amongst countries in the Asia-Pacific, and members from these countries are best positioned to lead prevention efforts.
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Prevention science should strive for equitable health and behavioural outcomes for all members of society.
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Scientific, evidence-based programs, strategies, and practices should be adapted, implemented, and disseminated to support efforts for preventing health and behaviour problems in the Asia-Pacific, and to promote global health and positive human development.
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Prevention researchers, students, practitioners and policy-makers are members of multiple networks that are broader than any single country or society. Their skills and knowledge can contribute to better health and behavioural outcomes globally.
Objectives
Support and encourage communication and collaboration between prevention researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students living and working in the countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Promote initiatives and activities that aim to prevent health and behaviour problems in the Asia-Pacific region.
Encourage activities that recognise the diversity of prevention needs and activities in the Asia-Pacific region, and raise the profile of these activities locally and throughout the region.
Create opportunities for interaction and collaboration through conferences, workshops, visits, and symposiums.
Our Partners
Executive Committee
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Jacqueline Allen
Chair
Griffith University
Australia -
Bosco Rowland
Secretary-Treasurer
Monash University
Australia -
Elizabeth Clancy
Committee Member
Deakin University
Australia -
Bianca Kletke
Committee Member
Deakin University
Australia -
Adrian Kelly
Committee Member
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
