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Dave Sellars

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Senior Lecturer

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David is a Senior Lecturer (Environmental Health) employed by James Cook University and is based in Cairns. He brings a unique, practical perspective to his role at the university having entered academia after a long successful career in Public Health based in North Queensland. His specialty areas are Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Food Safety, Environmental Health Law, Public Health Risk Assessment and the Environmental Determinants of Health.

David is deeply committed to fulfilling JCU's value of authenticity. David has been proud to call the communities of North Queensland home for the past 30 years and remains actively engaged in their well-being. This commitment drives his current research on tobacco product design regulation, which aims to empower communities by reducing tobacco-related harm and advancing the Tobacco Endgame.

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UTC 3.0 Report: James Cook University - Urban Liveability in Tropical Australia Through Urban Diaries and Community Engagement
2018
Tavares, Silvia; Sellars, David (2018) UTC 3.0 Report: James Cook University - Urban Liveability in . Townsville, QLD, Australia: [DOI] ...
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Summary report of systematic reviews for public health emergency operations centres. Plans and procedures; communication technology and infrastructure; minimum datasets and standards; training and exercises.
2015
Spencer, Rosalie; Allen, Tammy; Sellars, David; Ryan, Ben; Banner, Gregory; Aimers, Brett; Leggat, P...
Other Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Implementation of the New Urban Agenda on a local level: an effective community engagement methodology for human-centred urban design
2024
Tavares, Silvia G.; Sellars, David; Dupre, Karine; Mews, Gregor H. (2024) 'Implementation of the New. Journal of Urbanism, 17 (1):24-46. [DOI] ...
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Closing the gaps in tobacco endgame evidence: a scoping review
2022
Puljevic, Cheneal; Morphett, Kylie; Hefler, Marita; Edwards, Richard; Walker, Natalie; Thomas, David...
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Cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use among university students in Queensland, Australia and New Zealand: results of two cross-sectional surveys
2021
Wamamili, Ben; Lawler, Sheleigh; Wallace-Bell, Mark; Gartner, Coral; Sellars, David; Grace, Randolph...
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Is open defaecation in outdoor recreation and camping areas a public health issue in Australia? A literature review
2020
Stevenson, Leah C.; Allen, Tammy; Mendez, Diana; Sellars, David; Gould, Gillian S. (2020) 'Is open d. Health , 31 (3...
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A study of temperatures achieved during underground cooking of pork
2005
Sellars, David; Heggie, Stuart (2005) 'A study of temperatures achieved during underground cooking o. 5 (2):48-54. ...
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The environmental impact of tobacco products: Time to increase awareness and action
2022
Morphett, Kylie; Hyland, Andrew; Sellars, David; Gartner, Coral (2022) 'The environmental impact of Addiction, 118 (3) :396-398. [DOI] ...
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Public health and well-being in public open spaces through climate responsive urban planning and design
2020
Tavares, Silvia G.; Sellars, David; Mews, Greg; Dupré, Karine; Cândido, Christhina; Towle, Simon (20...
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Making a global agenda work locally for healthy, sustainable living in tropical Australia
2018
Tavares, Silvia; Sellars, David (2018) 'Making a global agenda work locally for healthy, sustainable The Conversation, 6 June 2018 . ...
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Thinkers in the tropical shade: empowering lessons for livable places
2018
Wolfe, Charles R.; Tavares, Silvia; Sellars, David (2018) 'Thinkers in the tropical shade: empowerin Planetizen, 28 June 2018 . ...
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU
Empowering lessons for livable places
2018
Wolfe, Charles; Tavares, Silvia; Sellars, David (2018) 'Empowering lessons for livable places' Public Square, 13 July 2018 . ...
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU
Thinkers in the Tropical Shade: empowering lessons for livable places
2018
Wolfe, Charles R.; Tavares, Silvia; Sellars, David (2018) 'Thinkers in the Tropical Shade: empowerin Minds and Hearts, 1 (5) :50-53. ...
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Public health order helps protect the public from Australian Bat Lyssavirus
2015
Spencer, Rosalie; Milligan, Brad; Esmonde, Juliet; Sellars, David (2015) 'Public health order helps Australian and New Zealan, 39 (3) :203-205. [DOI] ...
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