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Together we advocate for the long-term health and wellbeing of Australians by providing a powerful voice for those ​living with, or at risk of, chronic disease. 

The Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA) brings together Cancer Council Australia, Diabetes Australia, Heart Foundation, Kidney Health Australia, Stroke Foundation, and Lung Foundation Australia.

Our advocacy is informed by the lived experiences of the chronic disease community and we draw on powerful evidence to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of chronic disease. 

Advocacy priorities:

  1. Increase investment in prevention to reduce chronic disease risk factors.​

  2. Promote health checks and screening to support management of risk and early detection.​

  3. Champion equity in access to treatment, support and secondary prevention to improve health outcomes.


Chronic diseases are the leading cause of disability and death in Australia. However, nearly 40% of disease burden could be prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors, as well as providing support to manage disease risk.

 

ACDPA focuses primarily on risk factors where there has been limited progress, such as overweight & obesity, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. We have a supporting role for other major risk factors, such as tobacco, alcohol, high blood pressure, and mental ill health.

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Looking for tips to improve your health and reduce risk factors?

More than one-third of chronic disease burden could be prevented by changing habits and creating healthier environments.

We have compiled some tips and tools to boost health and save money.

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We are looking for NCD leadership!

ACDPA is on the look out for inspiring health leadership ahead of the 2024 Global Week for Action on NCDs, 15-22 October. Learn Why & how to get involved

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New CVD Risk Guidelines and Calculator Launched

Health professionals can now more accurately assess and predict the risk of adults developing cardiovascular disease with new guideline and tools tailored to the Australian population. 

Learn More

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Acting to reduce diabetes impact will help millions

ACDPA welcomes the Committee Report from the Inquiry into Diabetes, urging a decisive government response, with no time to waste. Learn More

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A fresh new look for ACDPA

The Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance has a fresh look with a new logo and colour scheme reflecting ACDPA's mission to improve health and wellbeing for all Australians - together. Learn More

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National Health & Climate Strategy Welcomed

ACDPA has welcomed a 'game changing' new National Health and Climate Strategy launched at COP28 by Assistant Minister for Health Ged Kearney. Learn More

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WHO updates relevant to chronic disease in Australia

The latest WHO World Health Statistics report and the 76th World Health Assembly had important developments for health and chronic disease prevention in Australia. See our article in Croakey.

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