Dr. Norman Swan is trained in paediatrics and was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. He currently hosts Radio National’s, “The Health Report’, and co-hosts Coronacast podcast. He also reports on 7.30 and is a guest reporter on 4 Corners, appears on The Drum and is an occasional host of Radio National Breakfast. In addition to being an active journalist and health broadcaster, Dr. Swan has a deep strategic knowledge of the Australian healthcare system, and is committed to evidence-based approaches to help young people, which is why he sits on the board of the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. He was also the co-founder of Tonic Media Network, a health channel that plays in GPs waiting rooms, and most recently an author. He’s the author of the book, So You Think You Know What’s Good for You? Hanya enjoyed speaking with Norman about his diverse career and his amazing book.
To find out more, please visit Norman’s LinkedIn profile.
To purchase Norman’s book ‘So you think you know What’s Good For You?’, please go to Booktopia.
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