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Expert Panel Discussion on Climate Change and Mental Health
This informative and engaging expert panel discussion explores the links between climate change and mental health, and examines new insights into available solutions, resources and supports.
Missed it? You can watch the expert panel discussion here.
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WHO clean air guidelines a clarion call for action to protect health
Health advocates have called for the immediate adoption of new World Health Organization (WHO) clean air guidelines by every federal, state and territory, and local government in Australia, pointing to thousands of lives and billions of dollars in health costs that could be gained through cleaner air.
Read more ShareAustralia's largest Climate and Health Survey: Expert Panel Webinar
We are delighted to present the results of Australia's largest Climate and Health survey, Real, Urgent and Now: Insights from health professionals on climate and health in Australia, in today's expert panel webinar.
Read more ShareAustralia’s health services impacted by climate change: Largest ever national survey on climate and health
Seven in 10 health professionals say climate change is impacting public health in Australia, and 86% said they want to see immediate action on climate change, according to a new report out today by the Climate and Health Alliance, Real, Urgent and Now: Insights from health professionals on climate and health in Australia.
Read more Share3 tips for Tweeting about climate and health, from our social media volunteer
Jess Gordon is a Masters of Journalism student with a passion for communicating to diverse audiences about the things she cares about -- geriatric health and wellbeing, workers' rights, and of course, climate change. She is also CAHA's social media volunteer. Jess shares 3 tips for health professionals for being on Twitter.
Read more ShareHealth leaders unite to call for immediate and ambitious national action on climate
Leaders representing over 500,000 Australian healthcare professionals and 298 organisations have today released powerful video messages urging the Federal Government to adopt a zero emissions target by 2050 ahead of the critical UN Climate Summit, known as COP26, in November.
Read more ShareNow Open: CANA Small Grants Program Application
Does your organisation need funding for your next community organising project? The Climate Action Network Australia's Small Grants Program is now open for applications.
Read more ShareBetter Futures Forum
We invite you to join us for the Better Futures Forum happening on 17-19 August, 2021. The event is an initiative of Better Futures Australia, which aims to drive nationwide climate action. You can interact with and be inspired by climate champions across all corners of society and the economy, hear about actions they are taking, and learn how we can work together to create better futures for us all.
Read more ShareHealth experts: Governments must do more to tackle rising health risk from bushfire smoke
Australia will face recurring episodes of widespread bushfire smoke and its associated negative health impacts unless governments tackle climate change and support communities and health systems to respond, according to an international report released today by the Global Climate and Health Alliance.
Read more ShareNew guide for health professionals: How to talk about climate change and health
We are delighted to launch our new guide, Real, Urgent and Now: Communicating the Health Impacts of Climate Change, a communication guide to empower health professionals to talk publicly about climate change and health.
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